The Realities of Life After Having a Baby That No One Tells You
In today’s episode, I’m getting real about my journey through postpartum and five months of being a mama. Motherhood is beautiful, but WOW, it’s also the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I open up about sleep deprivation, my hair falling out, pumping and breastfeeding struggles, how this season has changed my marriage, and why sometimes just getting through the day feels like a major win. 😅
If you're a mom, a mom-to-be, or even just want to understand what this stage of life has looked like for me, I hope you feel seen and encouraged by this chat. This one's from my heart to yours. All you Mommas are doing amazing!
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Reacting to Controversial TikToks as a Christian
Hey friends! I'm mixing it up this week and I'm reacting to TikToks and IG reels that have been all over my feed lately! From whether having a boyfriend is “embarrassing” to the whole “Hatch is demonic” controversy, and even church aesthetics and modesty debates—I’m diving into it ALL.
These are things we’re seeing all over social media, and I just wanted to talk about them through a biblical lens. So heads up: some hot takes ahead!
I also talk about how Christians are often misunderstood online (especially moms or people passionate about their faith), and why we should still stand firm in truth with kindness. Hope you enjoy it!
In This Episode
[3:28] Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing?
[7:00] Culture vs. Christian Dating
[12:55] The Hatch Sound Machine Controversy
[15:39] Tarot Cards & Spiritual Open Doors
[20:00] Christian Backlash & Internet Hate
[28:00] Meredith Foster & the “Cult” Accusation
[32:25] Are Megachurches Just Performance?
[37:30] Modesty, Pick-Me Girls & Halloween
[43:05] Mom Shaming & Big Family Backlash
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What To Do When You Don’t Like Your Life Ft. Rachel Awtrey
I got to sit down with my sweet friend Rachel Awtrey to talk about what it really means to love your life—even when you don’t like it all the time. We went deep into the hard stuff: grief, spiritual warfare, motherhood, friendship, and how to CHOOSE joy as a daily practice. Rachel opens up about the loss of her father, writing her book through a miscarriage, and building joy as a skill, not just a feeling.
We also chatted about the lies we believe about "balance," how to find friends in a new season, and why being present is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. This episode is for the girl who’s tired, overwhelmed, and maybe wondering if this is all life has to offer. Joy is available—and worth fighting for.
In This Episode
02:31 – Rachel’s Story & Online Encouragement
04:50 – Ambition, Balance & Community as a Mom
09:00 – Grief, Tragedy & Learning to Love Your Life
13:44 – The Skill of Joy & Practical Mindset Shifts
19:00 – Toxic Positivity vs. Choosing Joy
28:00 – Small Habits That Shift Your Life
30:00 – How to Make Friends in a New Season
35:00 – Writing the Book in the Midst of Brokenness
40:00 – Spiritual Warfare & the Fight for Joy
46:00 – Final Encouragement: Choose Your Hard
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Is Christian Social Media Getting Toxic? Forrest Frank Controversy & More…
In today’s episode, Kaleb and I may have a few hot takes. We spend a little time catching up on everything from quitting caffeine, mom life chaos, and our screen time confessions (yikes).But we also talk about something more and more of lately—Christian cancel culture. 😬 We dive into the recent drama around Forrest Frank, public call-outs in Christian spaces, and how we’re trying to navigate it all with grace, discernment, and optimism.
We also chat about Kaleb's intense law school grind, the reality of being an influencer in a super digital world, and how we're finding joy and purpose in a really wild season of life. Plus, your girl is heading on her first trip away from baby Duke 😭 and it’s a whole emotional rollercoaster.
Whether you're wrestling with what to believe online or questioning how to live boldly for your faith we have some practical tips for navigating this crazy world—we’re here for ya.
In This Episode
0:00 – Sparkling water, caffeine detox & life catch-up
4:00 – Kaleb's law school grind & digital burnout
8:00 – Screen time shock & social media struggles
14:00 – Christian cancel culture & the Forrest Frank convo
22:00 – Calling out Christians: helpful or harmful?
30:00 – Judging intent, online assumptions & mom guilt
38:00 – Should Christians stay optimistic about the future?
45:00 – Raising kids in a wild world & staying grounded
53:00 – Jeanine's first trip without Duke & final thoughts
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When Success Costs You Your Family and Mental Health with Dani Austin
Welcome back to Happy & Healthy! In this super honest episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and fellow content creator, Dani Austin Ramirez. We go way back — like 2014 YouTube quirky days 😂 — and wow, has her life transformed.
Dani opens up about what it really means to “have it all” as an influencer, mom of (almost) four, and founder of Divi. She shares her journey from burnout and people-pleasing to finding real joy in the mundane moments of motherhood. We talk about mental health, faith, the pressure to be a “girl boss,” and what it’s like to be “canceled” online.
She also gets super vulnerable about how blowing up her life (yes, for real!) helped her reconstruct it around what really matters — her faith, family, and values. This one’s for any woman wrestling with identity, purpose, and what it actually looks like to slow down in a hustle culture.
If you’ve ever felt like your worth is tied to productivity, or if you're a new mama (or mama-to-be!) trying to do it all, this is a must-listen. 🫶
In This Episode
03:00 – Early YouTube Days & Jeanine’s Sims Era 😂
06:00 – Dani’s Platform & the Pressure of 2.3M Followers
10:00 – Getting Real About Faith & Responsibility
15:00 – The Charlie Kirk Wake-Up Call
18:00 – Dealing with Public Criticism & Cancel Culture
22:00 – Hitting Rock Bottom & Blowing Up Her Life
26:00 – Reconstructing a Life of Purpose
30:00 – Balancing Business & Motherhood
35:00 – What Success Actually Looks Like
39:00 – The Joy of the Mundane & Small Moments
42:00 – Debunking Motherhood Fears
47:00 – Unmedicated Birth & Postpartum Healing
51:00 – Taking a Social Media Break & Finding Peace
55:00 – Final Thoughts + What Dani Wishes People Knew
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Hosted by Jeanine Amapola, a Texas-born YouTuber, speaker, author, and influencer whose authentic and positive content has captivated over 2.7 million followers across all her platforms. Whether you’re searching for advice, Christian content, a friend, or just a genuine conversation, this podcast will be sure to help you on your journey of becoming happier and healthier! Join Jeanine to hear a candid conversation on topics from her personal experiences, dating, faith, health, trending topics, and so much more! New episodes every single Tuesday!