Roots and Rise

The girls had so much fun with Miss Oklahoma, Tess Dorrell, that we kept her around as long as possible for a rapid fire, interview session. All you Miss O hopefuls, take notes. (maybe of what not to do...)

Kels and Madi have the honor of sitting down with the current Miss Oklahoma, Tessa Dorrell, to talk about her title, experiences, struggles, and future plans. In perfect roots and rise fashion, nothing is off the table and we really get to see the person behind the sash.

What if discipline didn't feel hard, but instead felt like something you actually wanted to come back to?We've been taught that discipline has to feel rigid, intense, and restrictive. We think that's why so many people can't stick with it. In this episode we are talking about the difference between motivation and discipline, how to create routines you ACTUALLY crave, and how showing up for your life can feel less like pressure and more like purpose and presence.

We're focusing on Faith, but not the kind you grew up hearing about.In this episode we open up about our real doubts, the beliefs we’ve quietly wrestled with, and the parts of Christianity that have shaped and challenged us. This includes the role of women in the church, how we approach people labeled “immoral,” and the pressure for women to be partnered to be whole. We’re asking the questions many think, but few say out loud.This episode isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about being honest enough to ask the hard questions that lead deeper faith and connection.

In this episode Kels and Madi open up about the hardest thing they have never told anyone. They  address the shame and fear that keep us disconnected, and the parts of us that we are hiding because they feel wrong.The girls take some listener comments and confessions about the hardest thing they've never told anyone, and explore how similar we all really are.

In this shorter, light-hearted episode, Kels and Madi ask each other "rapid fire" questions. This one is nothing short of comical and unhinged.

In this episode, Kels and Madi have the privilege of learning all about Circle of Care and the foster care experience with Vice President of Development, Shannon Davis. She gives us low down on what it takes to be an effective foster parent, why it's not for just anyone, and ways we CAN all help. Shannon also shares her personal experiences with fostering and adoption in this thoughtful and heart opening episode. If you have ever wanted to learn more about fostering, wondering what is really happening in the system, or been a part of the system, this is for you.

Kels and Madi sit down with their friend and producer Charlie Ludden to discuss his personal experience living as a Black man in Oklahoma. They break down the microagressions that are still very prevalent and listen for ways they can be better allies and friends. 

Kels and Madi do a random AMA to eachother. From body issues and sex, to trauma and inspirations, this is one of THE most vulnerable and relatable episodes released yet. Listen now.

Kels is diving back into the world of performing, and Madi is releasing the performative mask her social media cleanse has revealed. The girls dive into their fears, realizations, and intimate stories to deeply connect with listeners.

Kels and Madi are back for season 3 with an intention to bring more honesty, inclusivity, and vulnerability. This season opener explores what to do when your New Year intentions start off on the wrong foot. From falling off a treadmill to accidentally being mean girls, Kels and Madi explore what it takes to apologize, pivot, and the deep lessons that come from self exploration and ditching firm expectations.

Live from Queens, its Kels and Madi. You're getting a true experience with the girls filming a podcast the morning after their epic broadway experience, smack dab in the middle of their New York trip. 

Welcome to a crowd favorite kind of episode: Madi and Kels are unhinged, hilarious, but also deeply spiritual and emotional. Enjoy this episode that hits to the core and hopefully doesn't get us cancelled...

In this episode we are interviewing not only one of our best friends and garage gals, but an up and coming music star, Kellye Rae. Kellye encourages us to chase our dreams and to feel more confident in WHO we are as women. You will leave this episode feeling a fire lit inside of you.

Kels and Madi interview each other on their rapid fire hot takes. Per usual, this leads to a side conversation about Kelsey's new alter ego, among other hilarious off topic, topics. Tune in for a good giggle!

In this episode, Madi and Kels get candid with real life struggles in the current and past seasons on their lives. From eating disorders, to people pleasing tendencies, confronting these parts of life together makes for a relatable episode.

Kels and Madi are discussing the imperative presence of whimsy in a women's life. How do we lose it, then find it and implement the outrageous quirkiness that makes us whimsical? Listen to find out more. 

Kels and Madi breaking the stigma of "ladies don't talk about..." and talking about it. They're exploring the fear of shame and the freedom of finding healthy physical connection in their marriages.

Kels and Madi explore areas of their lives that could be categorized as enemies, and what they're actively doing to pursue God through them.

Kels and Madi discuss ways they have been rooted in their faith this week, and areas  where they feel they could rise up and be better christians. This segues into talk about how it's hard to receive love with our guards down. 

Could dismantling the emotional barriers of the patriarchy and allowing society to get comfortable with uncomfortable feelings be the cure? It's never that simple, but this episode is sure to enlighten and connect with most listeners.

In this episode, Kels and Madi explore the relationship between codependency and the Christian faith. By exploring what codependency actually means and how it effects many of us, the girls are able to explore how it causes a deterrence from the church and creates a barrier between loving people as the are and being christians.

Kels and Madi are back for season 2. This season is focusing on The Messy Middle of life, specifically, in this episode, what happens when you aren't quite where you planned to be in life. 

Kels and Madi made a bonus episode to hold listeners over until the fall. The intention behind this episode is simply to make each other laugh. 

The title says it all. In this season 1 finale episode, Kels and Madi confess the things they once proclaimed they would never do...and now absolutely partake in. This episode is full of humor and connection, helping to bridge the gap between judgement and acceptance.

Kels and Madi take an episode to reflect on past experiences in life in order to give advice and connect with listeners. They touch on hard, personal chapters that they can look back on to find glimmers of goodness and a pull closer to God.

We continue our talk with the inspiring Jenni Zabel. Wife, mother, author, Christian leader, and more; Jenni oozes knowledge with her soft spoken, but deeply rooted approach to living. 

Madi and Kels are interviewing a prominent Christian woman in the community, Jenni Zabel. Jenni is an author, bible study leader, wife, mother to 7, and so much more. She gets candid with us on struggles and triumphs through her different roles in life, and left us feeling inspired. Jenni is like a warm hug that leaves every room feeling excited about their walk with God and what He is capable of doing within us.

Who better to give advice on early motherhood than two slightly unhinged and newly seasoned mothers? Kels and Madi are talking about the real needs during the postpartum era of motherhood; what you can do before, during, and after the arrival of you baby. The male counterparts aren't forgotten, either.  Listen to find out what they feel being truly prepared looks like, what the partner's role is, and for a terrifying surprise in the middle of the recording.

Buckle up risers, we are diving in to depression. How does it feel to be clinically depressed? Kelsey walks us through her personal, "in real time" experience with depression. Madi and Kelsey touch on barriers we have between our faith and mental illness. Even though there is not a quick fix, there are tools to help walk alongside the dark parts of us with grace and understanding.

Kelsey and Madi are talking about how bullying doesn't end with childhood. Adult bullying seems to become even more prevalent with the age of social media. It is not just happening with women, either. Listen to discover if this has unknowingly affected you, and what we think should be happening, instead.

Kelsey had the pleasure of meeting the prominent Arthur C. Brooks and needed to share it all! Both women got to listen to him talk on happiness and loving your enemies. In this episode, they explore what they learned and how they personally feel happiness. Are you a judge, mad scientist, poet, or cheerleader? Head to arthurbrooks.com to take the quiz and find out.

In one of the most vulnerable episodes, Kels and Madi explore the doubts and questions surrounding their Christian faith. They interviewed friends who are agnostic, atheist, faith-filled, and whose worlds have been rocked by circumstance and discuss what they learned. With a non-judgemental and brutally honest tone, Kelsey and Madi talked about the parts of christianity that cause them to wonder, to feel angry, and discuss how they challenge those doubts, daily.

Kels and Madi are talking about the how and WHY on earth you would wake up earlier than you "have to." Is having a morning routine truly life changing? Where does someone start if they want to change things up for the better? Most importantly, how does this draw us closer to living a life that's fueled by faith? All of this, along with a thread of humor to tie things together, wait inside this fun episode.

In this episode, Kelsey and Madi are filming at 5 am in the garage gym because...life. With the chaos of pets, kids, husbands, and jobs, they discuss the struggles of daily routine and how to balance it all with grace and humor, while staying rooted in their faith.

In a world where we've been expected to wear many hats, Kelsey and Madi discuss the struggles, expectations, and key parts of a woman's identity. 

In this week's MINI episode, Madi and Kelsey  explore actionable steps to get back to feeling your best. We all need a checklist to help pull us out of a slump and into our purpose. Sometimes, that check list entails cleaning out your underwear drawer.

Kelsey and Madi deep dive on the current buzz word: Boundaries. What makes a boundary? When and where do we need to implement boundaries? In a time where we hear a lot of self help terminology, Kels and Madi are taking it a step further and exploring what it takes to implement the common term.

In this episode, Kelsey and Madi explore the concept of feminine rage. What is it, where does it stem from, does every woman experience it, and how do we navigate and move through the rage to become our best selves? Listen to find answers coupled with humorous, personal experiences and topped with large helpings of vulnerability.

In this episode, Kelsey and Madi answer follower questions about how to make friends, maintain friendships, be a friend, and how to  know when a friendship has run its course. Sometimes it’s not them, it’s you. How does God play into our friendships? Listen to find out.