WELCOME TO THE GRACE & GROWTH PODCAST
*NEW EPISODE every thursday*
Let’s hang out every week! Join our positive community where we read books, talk corn and farming, kids, life and personal growth.
Enjoy reflections from Addie and interviews with very special guests. Addie will give you positive and practical insights on becoming more confident, finding clarity, becoming more mindful with your time and decisions - all with a side of friendship. Every episode is a friendly conversation that leaves you feeling motivated and uplifted.
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EPISODES & SHOW NOTES
#173: The Other Side of Disappearing with Kate Clayborn
Kate Clayborn is a long time must read author for me. Her new book, The Other Side of Disappearing, is a romance that hooks from the first page. But it’s also a romance that has depth. Kate has a very specific way of writing and of bringing characters to life that is just so special to her. I am honored to have her as a guest and to learn about her and her writing and bring her books to you.
So tell me, What are you reading right now?
Shownotes:
Bet Me by Jennifer Cruisie
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Listening:
Taylor Swift
Kasey Musgraves
Watching
Reading:
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#172: 8 Things to Celebrate
It’s my birthday week. So in the vein of birthdays and fun, I have curated a list of 8 things that I am celebrating right now. They aren’t all physical things, but things that are bringing me excitement and joy in this minute.
So tell me, what are you celebrating on right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Dark Wild Night by Christina Lauren
Watching: The Gilded Age on Max
Listening: The Evolution of Annabel Craig
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#171: Procrastinating and Accountability with Jamie Freeman
My friend Jamie and I have been unofficially holding each other accountable on our to do lists for a few weeks. As we have become more productive and gotten the easy, but hard jobs done, we decided that this conversation was one that we needed to open up to you as well. We share our thoughts and feelings about why we put off those small jobs and how we feel when we get them checked off.
So tell me, who is holding you accountable today?
Shownotes:
Jamie’s Reading, Watching, Listening:
Watching
Law and Order SVU
Chicago Fire
Chicago Med
Chicago PD
Reading:
Instagram:
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#170: Happy to meet cute with Falon Ballard and Courtney Kae
I met Courtney Kae and Falon Ballard last summer at Steamy Lit Con. I got to meet them through a mutual friend and found them to be the kindest people. They both write and love romance, but also have a podcast that highlights who authors are in real life. They are fun and genuine and lovely and I hope you enjoy hearing from them as much as I loved talking to them.
So tell me, What are you reading right now?
Shownotes:
Right on Cue by Falon
Lease on Love by Falon
Just My Type by Falon
In the Event of Love by Courtney
In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney
Falon’s Reading, Watching, Listening:
Watching
Reading:
Courtney’s Reading, Watching, Listening:
Watching
Reading:
Instagram:
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#169: Winter on the Farm with Joshlin Yoder
When you regularly talk about corn on the internet and there isn’t any corn in the field right now, it’s not easy to share about the farm. What happens in winter is a lot of behind the scenes and less glamorous parts of being a farmer. In this episode, I bring to you our favorite farmer, Joshlin, to share just what is happening now on the farm in winter.
So tell me, What do you do differently in the winter at your job?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading:
Fantasy on Kindle Unlimited
Watching:
Listening:
Connect with Joshlin
Instagram @farmeryoder
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#168: Being More Me with Kayla Wieczorek
Over the past few months, Kayla and I have had so many conversations about fitting in, finding our way and just doing life our own way. In this episode, Kayla shares her thoughts on finding her feet and success when diving into being herself.
So tell me, What are you doing to be more YOU?
Shownotes:
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Connect with Kayla:
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#167: 4 things I am working on
I often share the things that I have walked through already or the lessons that I have learned. But in this current stage of growth, I thought it might be just as helpful to talk about the things I am working on. In this episode, you get the 4 things I am slowly but surely working on improving right now.
So tell me, what are you working on right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: What is Love by Jen Comfort
Watching: Dog and Disney Reels
Listening: Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#166: 3 Fail Save Travel Tricks
I am in a big, fun run of travel and it’s had me thinking about how my travel mindset and packing has changed over the past few years. In this episode, I am sharing 3 things that I do to help make travel easier for me. I am continually learning in regards to travel but these fail safe tricks help me every single time.
So tell me, what is your favorite travel tip?
Shownotes:
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Watching: Chiefs Footballs
Listening: The Guy at the Wedding by Katherine Center
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#165: A Marriage Vision Retreat with Angela Egeler
When plotting and planning new episodes, I often reach out to trusted friends. When my friend Angela mentioned that she was planning a marriage vision retreat for herself and her husband, I knew that we needed to know more. She is so thoughtful and has such great ideas for managing expectations and goals in marriage. I learned so much from her and also had a great time.
So tell me, What are you working on in your family now?
Shownotes:
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading:
Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata
Desire in His Blood by Zoey Draven
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#164: How Do You Want to Show Up?
In the past few years, how I show up for things has become a focus for me. I do a lot of different things and have served in several different roles and as I grow through those, I need to show up in the way that best serves me and others. In this episode, I share some questions for thought when choosing how you want to show up and who you want to be.
So tell me, how do you want to show up this year?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Watching: Bring It On
Listening: Sweet Filthy Boy by Christina Lauren
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#163: 5 Next Steps to Accomplishing Your Goals
So you set goals. Now what? In this episode, I share 5 next steps. These next steps are things that you can do now to move toward accomplishing your goals.
So tell me, are you setting goals this year?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Watching: Call the Midwife on PBS
Listening: Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#162: 10 tips for curating your goals
I have done all the things with goals. I have used a coach. I have written them daily. I have written them down and promptly lost them. Over the years, I have learned a lot about what works for me and what doesn’t. So instead of telling you that you have to do things a specific way, I am sharing 10 things that I have done to make goals work for me.
So tell me, are you setting goals this year?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Watching: Call the Midwife on PBS
Listening: Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#161: Our Favorite Books of 2023 with Ilana Austin and Kerri Gallen
This is my favorite episode of the year! I love this year end round up with friend about our favorite books of the year. It never goes where I expect but I end up with a bigger TBR and the best conversations.
So tell me, What are you reading right now?
Shownotes:
Ilana:
You with a View, The Ex Vow, Risk Worth Taking (novella)
Kerri:
Addie:
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Watching:
Connect with Kerri: @kerrimybooks
Connect with Ilana: @Ilana.austin
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#160: managing the Winter Blues with Kerri Gallen
Winter is not always an easy time. As the days get shorter and darker, I wanted to bring a professional to you to share some tips for managing our mental health and happiness during the winter. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a real thing and therapist Kerri Gallen shares some her tips for managing ourselves well through the winter and the holidays.
So tell me, how are you doing now?
Shownotes:
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading:
Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar
Shiny Happy People on Amazon Prime
XOXO, Cody by Cody Rigsby
The Only One Left by Riley Sager
The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis
Connect with Kerri
Instagram @kerrimybooks
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#159: Balancing Writing, Publishing, and Life with Scarlett St Clair
Scarlett St Clair is always a joy to have on the show. We could talk for hours, but in this episode we talk about her newest and favorite book so far. We talk about her upcoming projects and she shares how her upcoming release was one of the hardest to write to date. She is one of the most honest and authentic people I know and I love getting to share her with you.
So tell me, What are you reading right now?
Shownotes:
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading:
Never Met a Duke Like You by Amalie Howard
Connect with Scarlett
Instagram @authorscarlettstclair
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
158: My Favorite things right now
It’s time, with the holidays approaching, to share some of our favorite things. When others do this, I always find treasures that I need to do or buy or use. Hopefully you get some of that from this list of mine and enjoy the kids version at the end!
So tell me, What is your favorite thing right now?
Shownotes:
Bookmarks by Hannah - BookmarksandBites on Etsy
Kids:
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Canadian Boyfriend by Jenny Holiday
Watching: Hallmark Christmas Movies
Listening: Beginners Luck by Kate Clayborn
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#157: The Rom con, publishing and writing with devon daniels
Devon Daniels and I have been plotting this episode for a solid year. I read her book in 2021, met her in person over drinks and snacks in 2022 and we knew that we needed to put together something for her newest book, The Rom Con. Devon is a mom, a reader, and a writer of smart romantic comedies. She is so smart and fun and I hope you enjoy her as much as I do.
So tell me, What are you reading right now?
Shownotes:
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading:
The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth,
Love the One You’re With by Lauren Layne
Watching: Lessons in Chemistry on Apple TV+
Connect with Devon
Instagram @devondanielsauthor
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#156: Simple Tips for Slowing Down and Finding Joy During the Holidays
I don’t know that I am ready, but the holidays are sneaking up on us. If I don’t start the mindset work now, they are going to sneak up on my calendar and on my perspective. In this episode I am sharing some easy and uncomplicated ways to start shifting my brain so that I can embrace ALL of the joy this holiday season.
So tell me, What is can you do to find joy right now?
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Lore Olympus
Watching: Shiny Happy People on Prime
Listening: Daughter of the Pirate King series by Tricia Levenseller
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#155: Do you need me to help?
Several moments this fall have led me to ask the question of the day “Do you need me to help or just listen?” This question not only helps me to serve my friends and family better, but helps me to stop and listen more actively. It clears the clutter of conversation and venting in ways that help everyone so much.
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Starling House by Alix E Harrow
Watching: Hallmark Christmas Movies
Listening: Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar
Connect with Addie @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey
#154: 4 questions to make wise time exchanges
As we have been navigating life with harvest and 4 kids in activities and also thinking about our future, we have talked a lot about the exchanges we make in life, both intentionally and unintentionally. What does saying yes or no to something mean later? How does that commitment cause a trade off somewhere else in your life? I share 4 questions to ask before you commit.
So tell me, What is exchanges are you making in your life right now?
Shownotes:
Reading, Watching, Listening:
Reading: Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
Watching: Outlander on Starz
Listening: Inheritance by Nora Roberts
Connect with Addie
Instagram @addie.yoder
Facebook @coachaddiey