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Blended, Blessed & Always A Mess

Aric and Angie"s podcast shares all the blessings and messiness with a blended family of 6 kids. Hear about the challenges, chaos and lessons as this family grows together.

kids & family parenting

All Episodes

39:48

3 M's to Quieting the Noise of Life

Blended, Blessed & Always A Mess ·

2025/01/19

We would love to hear from you!!! In this real and raw episode, Aric and Angie reflect on the difficult week surrounding Hallie's 23rd birthday, sharing their struggles with grief and the importance of honoring her memory. Life can be so full of noise and chaos. Add grief to that and it can be disastrous! Angie specifically shares her 3 M approach to try to calm the distractions to work through anxiety and darkness. This convo delves into the power of music, the importance of movement f...

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44:28

Broken and Beautiful

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2025/01/12

We would love to hear from you!!! In this episode, Aric and Angie explore many topics like parenting their kids when they aren't getting along the best, fostering independence in teens and the new year goal setting process. The conversation also includes practical parenting hacks to strengthen sibling relationships and foster independence among teens. Aric and Angie share the continued journey of finding purpose in the pain by establishing the Broken and Beautiful grief group for moms.&...

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55:53

The Unspoken Truths of Loss and Suicide with Jill Wood

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2025/01/04

We would love to hear from you!!! It's a new season for Blended, Blessed & Always A Mess! We are giving volume to voices on hard topics in Season 4. During this episode, we chat with guest, Jill Wood. Together we dive into the profound impact of grief and loss, particularly focusing on the experience of losing a loved one to suicide. Jill lost her husband, Chris, 18 months ago. Our conversation explores her personal journey, the challenges of navigating grief, the stigma surrounding suici...

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47:27

Season 3 Finale - The Good, Bad, & Everything In Between

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2024/12/29

We would love to hear from you!!! It's hard to believe we are closing out another season, another year, another chapter. Ever sit down and reflect on all the good, the bad, and everything in between? In this episode, we reflect on our Christmas traditions, share highlights from the past year, and discuss the importance of family. It's been a hard year but when we pause and reflect we remember the joy, too! We also dive into our hopes for 2025. As we look ahead to the new year, ...

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53:43

Hallie's Prayer & The Journey To Twins

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2024/12/22

We would love to hear from you!!! In this episode of Blended, Blessed, and Always a Mess, Angie sharers her personal journey through pregnancy and IVF. She delves into the emotional challenges of pregnancy, including miscarriages, IVF, and the dynamics of family beliefs surrounding fertility treatments. The conversation highlights the importance of personal conviction, the joys and struggles of motherhood, and the unexpected surprises that life brings. In this heartfelt conversation, An...

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37:20

The Journey of Hope: Brooklyn's Story

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2024/12/15

We would love to hear from you!!! Grief isn't experienced only through a loss of a loved one. It can also be navigating a child diagnosed with cancer. In this episode, Aric interviews his longtime friend Josh Ryan about their experiences with family, grief, and resilience. Josh shares the story of his daughter Brooklyn's cancer diagnosis and the challenges their family faced during this difficult time. The conversation explores themes of hope, faith, and the importance of community support in...

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52:18

“And That’s Grief” with Rio Richards

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2024/12/08

We would love to hear from you!!! When we go through something that is life changing whether it’s an illness, divorce, loss of a loved one, we search for community. Because knowing we are not alone, that somebody else knows what our circumstances are like, provides a sense of safety and real connection. In this episode, Angie shares the community she found and connection with Rio Richards, a trauma and grief therapist. Rio has a large social media presence called “And That’s Grief”. You don’t...

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35:13

Is There Someone Else?

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2024/12/01

We would love to hear from you!!! Is there someone else he asked? Yes, she answered. Grief is so complex! Add in Thanksgiving and the two year anniversary of Hallie's death and we are down hill spiraling. But there's hope! In this episode, Aric and Angie reflect on the importance of contentment especially when you ache for more or something different. It's an endless journey they are on, full of set backs, glimmers of joy and lots of lessons. As always, thanks for listening! Angie & Aric&...

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27:22

Hallie Shows Up Big Gearing Up for Her Two Year...

Blended, Blessed & Always A Mess ·

2024/11/24

We would love to hear from you!!! In this heartfelt episode, Aric and Angie share a personal story about their late daughter, Hallie, showing up in a big way as they gear up for the two year angelversary. Thanksgiving is close and the holidays are so hard when navigating the complexities of family life, grief, and healing. Through their discussions, they emphasize the importance of facing fears, the healing power of writing, and the joy found in special moments with family.Angie's second book...

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43:06

How Smart is Your Body?

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2024/11/17

We would love to hear from you!!! Do you know how smart your body is? In this episode, hosts Angie and Aric dive into the importance of understanding emotions as information rather than instructions. They jump into the complexities of grief, exploring how it manifests emotionally and physically. Angie and Aric discuss the protective mechanisms of the body during times of loss, including feelings of anger, numbness, and the need for solitude. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-...

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51:22

Winning the Mental Game with Former St. Louis...

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2024/11/10

We would love to hear from you!!! How does youth sports help build mental toughness? In this episode of Blended Blessed and Always a Mess, hosts Aric and Angie Phillips welcome guests Trevor Rosenthal (former St. Louis Cardinal) and Jason Holzer from The Game Plan Show. The conversation explores the significance of youth sports, the impact of grief and loss, and the importance of mental resilience in children. Trevor and Jason share their personal experiences with loss and how it shaped their...

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53:33

Learning to Let Go with Guest Ashley Minor

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2024/11/03

We would love to hear from you!!! In this episode, the hosts welcome Ashley Minor, their wedding planner and close friend, to discuss her journey through profound loss and grief. The conversation explores the impact of losing both parents at a young age, the importance of faith and resilience, and the challenges of navigating life as an only child. Ashley shares her experiences of building walls for self-protection, the significance of community support, and the lessons learned from her journ...

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46:25

Raising Boys And "Wandering" for Peace

Blended, Blessed & Always A Mess ·

2024/10/27

We would love to hear from you!!! In this episode of 'Blended, Blessed, and Always a Mess', hosts Aric and Angie Phillips discuss various themes surrounding family dynamics, parenting challenges, and the emotional journey of navigating different stages of life. The conversation delves into the complexities of parenting teenage boys, particularly during the 'wander stage', where they seek independence while still needing guidance. They reflect on their experiences with their children, the chal...

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32:42

The Result of My Lecture to Hallie

Blended, Blessed & Always A Mess ·

2024/10/20

We would love to hear from you!!! In this episode, Aric and Angie explore the complexities of relationships, politics, and personal growth. They share humorous anecdotes about their interactions, delve into the challenges of grief and anger, and reflect on the importance of family time. The conversation also touches on spiritual messages from nature and the concept of strength in vulnerability. They conclude with expressions of gratitude for the little joys in life, emphasizing the power of c...

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37:29

Glimmers, Grit, & Grief

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2024/10/13

We would love to hear from you!!! In this episode of 'Blended, Blessed and Always a Mess', Aric and Angie reflect on their recent experiences, discussing the balance of grief and joy, the importance of finding glimmers of hope amidst pain, and the healing power of nature. They share personal stories about their trip to Florida, signs from their late daughter Hallie, and the challenges of navigating hard emotions. The conversation also touches on family dynamics, communication, and exciting de...

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65:25

The Sentencing: Before, During & After

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2024/10/07

We would love to hear from you!!! In this episode of 'Blended Blessed and Always a Mess', Aric and Angie reflect on the emotional journey following the tragic loss of their daughter, Hallie. They discuss the recent sentencing of the individual responsible for her death and share the powerful victim impact statements delivered by family members. The episode captures the profound grief, the struggle for justice, and the resilience of a family navigating their loss while honoring Hallie's memory...

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22:46

The Essence of Self-Worth

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2024/09/29

We would love to hear from you!!! Angie takes on the topic of self-worth. She explores the concepts of self-worth and self-esteem, emphasizing the importance of recognizing one's inherent value. She shares personal anecdotes about motherhood, the challenges of maintaining self-worth in relationships, and the necessity of setting boundaries. Angie encourages listeners to embrace their purpose and engage in positive self-talk, ultimately fostering a deeper understanding of their worth and poten...

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34:43

When You Get Put in Time Out!

Blended, Blessed & Always A Mess ·

2024/09/22

We would love to hear from you!!! Ever feel like you were put in time out as an adult? In this episode, we continue the conversations about our communication improvement journey and the steps we are taking to reintroduce ourselves to each other. We share insights from our therapy sessions, a movie fail and more ways we continue to honor our beautiful daughter, Hallie, who's no longer with us. Thank you for following our journey! Love, Angie & Aric #communication #marriage #hardwork #lifec...

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57:18

The Dreaded F Word - And It's Not What You Think -...

Blended, Blessed & Always A Mess ·

2024/09/15

We would love to hear from you!!! In this episode, the we invite Lynn Roush, a licensed professional counselor, to discuss the topic of the dreaded F Word --- forgiveness. We explore the challenges and complexities of forgiveness, emphasizing that it is a divine act that goes against our natural human instincts. Forgiveness involves releasing someone from a debt they owe us, just as God forgives us. We also discuss the importance of acknowledging the pain caused and the role of repentance in ...

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49:47

Raw & Real - Our Communication Struggles

Blended, Blessed & Always A Mess ·

2024/09/08

We would love to hear from you!!! In this episode, we get real and raw talking about our communication challenges! We discuss the importance of communication in all types of relationships. We get into the weeds sharing our recent struggle with communication and what we are doing to improve it. IT IS HARD especially in the context of grief and complicated emotions. We have to be super intentional and really try to understand each other's love languages in order to effectively commu...

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