With everything going on in the world today, many of us can be scared to hope or even think about the future. In wrestling with these feelings in our own lives throughout COVID we’ve come to understand how important it is to continue dreaming and holding onto hope, even in the midst of uncertainty. Today we want to encourage you to push past your f…

There are so many times that we fail to reach out and connect because of fear. On today’s episode, Lindsey Nobles helps us understand the value of stepping outside of our comfort zone, especially when it’s toward people in a different season of life in order to develop more meaningful connections. We talk about singleness, professional burnout, emo…

Dave and I are picking back up with a discussion on marriage as part of our COVID Reflections mini-season. It's been 16 years of REAL LIFE together. If I'm honest, I thought those years would have better prepared us to handle 2020 with more grace. Instead, the pandemic has highlighted the beautifully messy parts of our relationship and paved the wa…

As many of us hit the polls today, I wanted to do a special episode that highlights the need for unity in such a time as this. Although this is not a political or a religious podcast, it is one dedicated to learning from one another as we navigate tensions in our lives. With that in mind, I felt a heart tug to speak with Rondell Treviño, about the …

We have talked a lot about the tension many have felt in the wake of COVID-19 and today we take that conversation a step further, talking with Anita Lacksman as she shares her family's firsthand experience of contracting COVID-19 at the very beginning of the pandemic. Married to a Doctor, having access to information and resources to support their …

Our children’s education has been one of the biggest discussion points for Dave and me amidst COVID. Both of us come from a homeschool background, but we never thought we'd actually homeschool our own kids... And we definitely didn't see ourselves purchasing a school bus! In this conversation, Dave and I talk about our fears, our hopes, and the ult…

Having had the opportunity to witness Morgan Menichini teach, especially in this unique time of virtual learning, I can speak first hand the many ways she loves and encourages everyone around her. Her voice radiates hope and life, as she brings thought and care to everything that she engages. In the midst of a pandemic, political turmoil, and racia…

Humbling, scary, and downright hard, yet still combined with a mix of tender moments - 2020 has definitely been one for the books. Being that Speak Life is a podcast committed to keeping it “‘real and raw’ it only felt right to “‘go there” with our family's personal COVID experience before asking others to do the same. So, that's exactly how we are…

Intentional, Beautiful, Forgiving and FULL of LOVE, that is my friend Tova Sido. Ever time I hear her story I am humbled by the ways she chooses forgiveness over bitterness and resentment. We talk about the heart behind her book 'Borrowed Courage' as she takes us through her journey of forgiveness following childhood abuse, the loss of four childre…

My friend Jessica Honegger hits close to home as she talks about how we moms can sometimes feel like we're on the side lines of life. As author of Imperfect Courage and Founder of the socially conscious fashion brand Noonday Collection, Jessica and I talk about motherhood, marriage, and finding purpose as we navigate everyday life. Get All The Link…

Today's guest is all about relationships and shared connection - a topic that I could talk about all day. Alan Graham is the founder of MobileLoaves & Fishes and has been committed to loving the homeless well through this ministry. He has become a nationally renowned voice in helping bring awareness and tangible solutions to meeting the needs of th…

Cheryl Luke is the kind of friend that you can talk to for hours. I always find safety in our conversations as she holds space to navigate hard conversations. In this episode she shares how her foundation in faith, family, and close friendships have kept her grounded, especially when navigating the more complicated part of this journey we call life…

Have you ever had that friend that’s the hostess with the mostest...? That’s my friend Brooke Warnock, a soul that embodies what it means to make others feel welcomed and loved. When Brooke and I recorded this episode, I had no idea we would find ourselves stuck in our homes. It’s amazing how this conversation is speaking life into the season we’ve…

I am filled with so much hope after my talk with Jonny May. I invited him on the show to share his expertise as a licensed counselor in the midst of COVID 19. He provides a different perspective that highlights the choices we have outside of the demands to 'work' or 'rest'. Tune in as we tackle the reality of fear, isolation, relational tension and…

Have you disqualified yourself from the race? It's questions like these that my friend Lindsey Wheeler says force us to grow beyond our circumstances. In fact, it led her to start her business Bottle of Tears: A Thoughtful Gift of Hope for the Brokenhearted. Lindsey will be the first to tell you that her story still has it's ups and down, battling …

If you are a regular listener of the show, you've heard the name Jenn Jett Barrett. I believe during this time of social distancing and uncertainty we can learn from Jenn's Camp Well philosophy - 'just take the next right step.' She shares how simplicity, stillness, and self discover helped her get through the most challenging times in her life. Ge…

Prepare your hearts as we dive deep with Cassie Carrigan into her story of love, loss and acceptance. Cassie, her husband, and two children are currently picking up the pieces after the devastating loss of her daughter Radiance and her son Caleb. I'm astounded by Cassie’s continual faith. She shares how she navigates her grief process, what she’s c…

This episode of Speak Life is a follow up discussion to Elizabeth Petter’s interview. No one could have prepared me for this powerful conversation with Elizabeth’s dad, Pete Enns. If you’ve read any of his work or have listened to his podcast “The Bible for Normal People”, then you know this is a conversation filled with powerful wisdom. Pete and I…

I absolutely love the vulnerability and openness that Elizabeth Petters brings to this episode. She opens up about navigating a childhood filled with anxiety, her journey with mental illness and struggle to find forgiveness. I loved hearing how she’s learned to balance the tension of it all as she is now striving to parent with a new perspective. G…

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My dear friend, Nick Runyon, joins me on the show today! He is married to Whitney and they are the founders of The Archibald Project and have adopted three beautiful children from the Congo! Today, you'll hear about his retirement as an airline pilot to becoming a humanitarian videographer traveling around the world sharing inspiring stories of ado…

Happy Thanksgiving, y'all, wherever you are, whatever you're doing, whoever you're with. I hope you will take a moment and just celebrate what 2019 has given you, honor what it has taken, and look for ways to anticipate what 2020 will bring. Be sure you tune in next week for the last episode of the season with my friend Nick Runyon. It's a powerful…

This weeks guest is my new friend Tori Petersen. She currently resides in a small town in Minnesota, with her husband and their new baby boy. Tori grew up in the foster care system starting at the age of 4, and today she shares her story and gives insight into how that experience affected her childhood and her new life as a Mama and wife. Tori reco…

Today on the show, we have Laura Kelley! She is Mama to seven, artist, lover of color and meaningful words. Laura is a deep and creative soul who says she is “doing her best and hanging on tight” everyday. We talk about journaling, adoption, trusting your spouse, autism, and what she thinks every parent can do to help change the narrative when it c…

This weeks conversation is with, Ryan "Birdman" Parrott. Ryan served 8 years as a U.S. Navy SEAL attached to Team SEVEN. He shares his experience while serving in Iraq and the IED accident he and his team were involved in. This led him to establish Sons of the Flag in 2012 to help burn victims and their families receive the care they deserve. He sh…

Today’s conversation is with my dear friend Vivian Mabuni. She is a national speaker and author of "Warrior In Pink" and "Open Hands, Willing Heart." She recently launched a new podcast called "Someday Is Here, dedicated to sharing stories of leadership, culture and heritage within the lives of Asian American women today. Vivian and I connected ove…

In today’s episode of Speak Life, I’m talking with my friend Nicole Zasowski who I met through the internet! Nicole is a licensed marriage and family therapist, writer, and speaker based in the state of Connecticut where she lives with her husband and son (with another baby boy on the way!). As an old soul who wears her heart proudly on her sleeve,…

Today’s episode is with, Kelly Stuckey. She and I met through Camp Well and I have had the privilege of watching and learning from her as she advocates for her son, Everett, who was born with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism. Our conversation is packed with wisdom about what it means to love others and walk alongside people with dif…

In this conversation, @cristidozier and I talk about a season of her life when the bottom of her marriage fell out and the choices she and Ben made to restore their relationship. Cristi also shares about what lead them to Pagosa Springs, CO and how a one-year work project in a town that literally translates as “healing waters” would be the beginnin…

Have you been hearing a lot about the Enneagram lately? I know we mentioned it a lot in season one of Speak Life and I have found myself really digging into it over the last year in an effort to understand myself better. Today’s conversation is with Enneagram Expert, Beth McCord. Beth is the founder of Your Enneagram Coach and she has been an Ennea…

On today’s episode of Speak Life, Kat talks openly about how her capacity has changed since her father’s passing and how she is learning to navigate a new normal in her life today. Kat bravely shares the ways she is seeking help in her own life as she battles her own journey with depression and navigating voices in her mind that seek to steal her j…

We are kicking off season two with a really incredible story, one that I actually learned about through an Instagram post! Today's guest is David Magee. He is the author of a dozen books, including How Toyota Became #1 and The John Deere Way. David is a columnist for Newsweek and former managing director for U.S. news at Newsweek. He is a sought af…

Today’s conversation is with my dear friend, Nick A. It is a conversation that I’ve been wanting to have since I first started dreaming about Speak Life. On this episode, Nick shares his story about when he first starting using alcohol & prescription medication as a coping mechanism to deal with the anxiety and feelings of inadequacy. In the conver…

Today is a really special day... it’s our fifteen year wedding anniversary and today’s guest is my husband David Nichols! I am so excited to introduce you to the man I call my husband, the one who sees me at my worst and loves me as though I’m at my best, who holds me together when I am falling apart and tenderly calls me back to the work of becomi…

Today on the show, I am talking with my friend Amy Gayhart. Amy is a Wife, a Mother, a Friend, an Advocate, and a Leader. While she may be best known as a Special Needs Mama to her 16-year old daughter, Mabry, behind the scenes she holds the hearts of her 2 rambunctious boys, 14-year-old Jack and 9-year-old Slater. In the midst of her helping all t…

On today’s episode, I’m chatting with my friend, Hallie Graves. Hallie has had a passion for foster care since she was young and I loved getting to chat with her about where that passion was first ignited. In our conversation, Hallie shares about what the catalyst was for her to consider fostering as a single woman, trusting that she can’t mess up …

Today’s conversation is with my friend, Natalie Green. Natalie is an incredible mom who entered into motherhood in a way that some might see as unique or out of the ordinary. In this episode, we talk about her experience with adoption & fertility treatments as a single woman, the support she received from her family, and how her faith has emboldene…

The first time I met Rocky Garza I knew I wanted to have him on to share his story and to dive a little bit deeper into the important work that he does. Rocky is a people expert and the founder of RockyGarza.com, Staff Retreat Co., and Wiser Sons. In this episode, we talk about Rocky’s story and what lead him to become an expert on people, marriage…

On today’s episode, Whitney Peschel shares with us how losing her father to brain cancer at a young age was the first time she remembers feeling like she needed to be the one to hold everything together and how she carried that feeling into her adult life. Whitney shares what it was like to walk through anxiety and depression after the birth of her…

Erin is an ex fashion couture-house manager, a current full time mama of three crazies and an aspiring interior designer and breast cancer survivor. Her days are spent wiping noses, rushing to yoga, studying mindfulness and designing beautiful spaces for people to call home. Her passions include meditation and the power to heal your body with your …

Do you ever struggle with social media? What about figuring out how to make new and deep friendships during busy seasons of life? Well, today I am sitting down with my friend Jamie Ivey, and we talk about it all! Jamie Ivey is the host for The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey podcast, speaker, and author of her bestselling book If You Only Knew: My Unlik…

Today, my introverted friend, Kelly Rucker, and I (the extrovert) talk all about the differences between, the strengths of, and the lies that each of the two personality types might be tempted to believe. We talk about the importance of finding value in who you were created to be while still being willing to step out of your comfort zone and choosi…

Today’s conversation is with my dear friend, Jackie Toscas. In this episode, Jackie starts out by sharing when she first became aware of human trafficking and the work she did with International Justice Mission. She shares about our time together at Camp Well and what it looked like when she recognized the differences between her “calling” and her …

It’s our first episode of Speak Life! This is a dream come true and I am so grateful to share it with all of you. On today’s show, I am talking with Bob Goff. A month or so ago, I said out loud, “I have a dream that I would actually get to LAUNCH Speak Life with our guest today.” And y’all it happened! Bob Goff, in professional terms is a “New York…

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Speak Life with Taylor Nichols is a podcast committed to keeping it REAL and RAW- real people, real stories, and real life. The most powerful conversations are the ones where people are vulnerable and raw about how f-ing hard life can be sometimes. So, buckle up for a barrel of laughs and bucket of tears as we go into the dark, not so pretty, and u…