Episode 16: Chicken Fried Women with Melissa Radke

🎙 Episode 16 – Chicken Fried Women with Melissa Radke In this special episode of The FOCUS Podcast, I'm joined by the one and only Melissa Radke — bestselling author, speaker, podcast host, and queen of telling it like it is with heart and humor. We talk about her brand-new book, Chicken Fried Women, and the unforgettable, real-life women who shaped her into who she is today. Trust me… you're going to laugh out loud (hello, pet parade story!). We cover it all — motherhood, marriage, messy family moments, and even Melissa's obsession with dirty sodas (a kindred spirit!). This is more than a conversation; it's a celebration of resilience, relationships, and finding joy in the chaos. If you've ever loved hard, laughed through pain, or wanted to duct tape your boobs down before singing on stage (yep, that's in there too), this episode is for you. 🔗 Listen now and don't forget to subscribe! 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacefulHeartJourney 🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts 💬 In this episode, we talk about: Melissa's new book Chicken Fried Women What it means to be shaped by the women in your life Raising teenagers and "soiling the nest" The real story behind her duct tape wardrobe malfunction Marriage with David and why they work so well together Dirty soda setups and entrepreneurial dreams Legacy, laughter, and following God above all else 📚 Grab Melissa's New Book: 👉 Chicken Fried Women on Amazon or wherever books are sold! 📲 Follow Melissa Radke: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msmelissaradke/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelissaRadkeStretchMarks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissaradke?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MelissaRadke Listen to The Radke Show podcast: https://www.melissaradke.com/ 💛 Connect with Me (Taralee Eddington): Website: https://www.peacefulheartjourney.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaceful_heart_journey/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peaceful.heart.journey/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacefulHeartJourney 💡 If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with someone who needs a little laughter and love today! #TheFocusPodcast #MelissaRadke #ChickenFriedWomen #ParentingTeens #ChristianMoms #WomenWhoInspire #DirtySodaConfessions #RadkeShow #TheFOCUSPodcast #PeacefulHeartJourney