17. Messi-Antics with Dena Smiley

Charli Brown sits down with the incredible Dina Smiley, sharing heartfelt stories, laughter, and insights. Dina, a devoted homeschooling mom with a passion for herbalism and a clinical social worker for over 20 years, takes us on her journey of faith and self-discovery. From her adventures in culinary endeavors (scratch cooking all the way!) to the transformative experience of embracing Torah, Dina shares the messy and beautiful moments that have shaped her life. Discover how a mission trip to China and a move to Tennessee have added layers to Dina's adventurous spirit. Laugh along as she recalls her not-so-favorite road trips and the revelation about chicken sausage casings! In this candid conversation, Dina opens up about the shifts in her mindset over the past year, reevaluating traditions, and embracing the uniqueness of each person's journey. Whether it's discussing M&Ms, favorite movies, or sharing stories of unconventional road trips, this video is a celebration of life, faith, and the vibrant diversity within our community. Dena is an over 50 mom who has 3 children whom she homeschools full-time. She is a recent transplant to TN. She has a hobby farm to help offset rising food prices and is a hobby herbalist. Dena is a clinical social worker of over 20 years and loves to teach, encourage, and help connect women to be the person Yah has created them to be. She has worked in many settings including inpatient psychiatric units, a large outpatient mental health clinic and now does EFT in her small private practice. She is on the board of directors for a local organization in TN that is a residential program (Blazing Hope Ranch) for women who have come out of human trafficking, as well as having a love for International mission work. Dena and her family love being outside in nature, scratch cooking and living a simpler life together. They strive to provide a solid foundation of walking in Torah to their children and their goal is to love and serve the community around them. You can find Dena at: https://foreverfreewitheft.wordpress.com Join the celebration, leave a comment and let's continue this incredible journey together! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay tuned for more inspiring conversations. Thank you for being a part of our community! 🌟✨