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The Superlatively Yes Podcast
Hosted by Tanya Smith and Jennifer McCroddan · EN
Superlatively Yes is a lifestyle podcast about living on purpose in a distracted world, focusing on faith, family, home, creativity, and personal growth, hosted by Tanya Smith and Jennifer McCroddan.
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Straight to Jail: Taxes, Pants & Spring Problems
Mar 2300:44:39Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Superlatively Yes podcast, Tanya and Jen bring their signature mix of humor, honesty, and real-life conversation as they cover everything from skincare and spring trends to stress, taxes, and finding joy in everyday life. The Wrap Around Pant from Banana Republic The Pitt Night Agent Becoming Bulletproof by Evy Poumpouras Fresh from a laser skincare appointment, the conversation starts light with reflections on beauty treatments, changing environments, and life in Northwest Arkansas before quickly turning into a hilarious and relatable discussion about the frustrations of the IRS and the stress of tax season. From there, Tanya and Jen dive into spring fashion, including current trends, the return of statement pants, and why high-waisted comfort might be here to stay. They share personal style insights, relatable struggles with finding the right fit, and their thoughts on evolving fashion in midlife. The episode also explores seasonal transitions, including Easter traditions, hosting during busy life seasons, and the balance between productivity and presence. At the heart of the conversation is a meaningful reminder to embrace "whimsy" in daily life—adding small, joyful moments that bring lightness and personality into routines that can otherwise feel overwhelming. This episode is perfect for listeners who enjoy real conversations about life, style, stress, humor, and personal growth, all delivered with warmth and authenticity. If you love lifestyle podcasts, conversations about everyday life, or finding joy in the middle of busy seasons, this episode is for you. Be sure to follow, share with a friend, and come back every week for more real-life encouragement and laughter.
Transcribe →The In-Between Season of Life (And Why It Feels So Hard)
Mar 2300:07:01Tap to summarizeIn this encouraging Mini Monday episode of the Superlatively Yes podcast, Tanya shares a heartfelt reflection on navigating life in the "in-between" season—where wisdom has grown, but life still feels uncertain, overwhelming, and full of responsibility. From worrying about children and finances to managing anxiety, change, and the fast pace of life, this episode reminds listeners that growing older does not mean life gets easier—but it does mean we gain perspective, resilience, and deeper understanding. Tanya opens up about the tension between missing simpler times and embracing the present, while offering practical encouragement for coping with stress, regulating your nervous system, and returning to faith when life feels heavy. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, anxious about the future, or carrying a sense of emotional weight you can't quite explain, this episode will remind you that you are not alone—and that peace is still available to you. This episode also explores themes of self-care, emotional wellness, faith, joy, and letting go of control, encouraging listeners to release what they were never meant to carry and to embrace each day as a fresh start. Take a deep breath, reset your week, and come back to what matters most. If this episode encouraged you, please share it with a friend and follow the podcast for more uplifting conversations each week.
Transcribe →The Truth About Unexpected Change
Mar 1600:08:02Tap to summarizeUnexpected change has a way of getting our attention. We can hear about changes happening in the world all day long, but until something shifts in our own routines, our families, or our plans, we don't truly feel the weight of it. In this Mini Monday episode of the Superlatively Yes Podcast, Tanya talks about navigating seasons of uncertainty, stress, family dynamics, and the unexpected turns that life brings. She reflects on the reality that behind every front door is a family experiencing both good days and hard days, and that the human condition connects us all more than we realize. Tanya shares how faith, prayer, patience, and simple daily actions can help us move forward even when life feels overwhelming. She introduces her word for 2026—Triple—and what it means to pray for triple provision, opportunity, creativity, strength, and influence. This episode is an encouraging reminder that most problems are temporary, most people are good, and most situations are figure-out-able with faith, patience, and one irreversible task at a time. If you are navigating change, feeling overwhelmed, or simply need a hopeful reset for the week ahead, this episode will remind you that you are not alone and that the best chapters of your life may still be ahead. Topics in this episode include: Unexpected life changes Faith during difficult seasons Prayer and trusting God's timing Managing anxiety and stress Family dynamics and life transitions The power of daily progress The "Irreversible Task" mindset Finding strength during uncertain times Be safe, be funny, and say yes to the good stuff. Patreon.com/SuperYes Superlatively Yes website Superlatively Yes on Patreon Superlatively Yes Instagram Page Superlatively Yes Facebook Page Tanya's Instagram Tanya's Facebook
Transcribe →It's Giving Swinter
Mar 1200:47:21Tap to summarizeA few themes from this episode: Healing is humbling, and sometimes accepting help is its own kind of growth. Not everything in modern life feels as user-friendly as it should. Your nervous system deserves compassion, too. Midlife may come with more sock decisions than anyone prepared us for. A good evening routine can be an act of self-respect. In this episode of Superlatively Yes, Tanya and Jen are back behind the microphones, talking through one of those very specific life seasons where everything feels just a little harder than it should. From the strange weather whiplash of "swinter" to the humbling realities of recovering from surgery with only one working arm, this conversation is full of the kind of honest, funny, and deeply relatable moments that make you feel less alone. Jen shares the surprisingly long list of everyday tasks that become nearly impossible with one arm, including driving through Chick-fil-A, putting on deodorant, typing, fixing hair, changing sheets, and simply opening a bag of almonds with dignity intact. Tanya, meanwhile, brings stories from real life that include cleaning an apartment alone for hours, nearly taking Shawn out with a Swiffer after being startled half to death, and trying to make sense of why husbands seem uniquely gifted at appearing out of nowhere and alarming the women they love. The conversation takes a delightful turn through Bridgerton parties, Life360 surveillance by beloved family members, and the deeply unserious but somehow very important question of what socks grown women are supposed to be wearing now. Compression socks, slouch socks, no-shows, crew socks — nothing is simple anymore, and Tanya and Jen are not afraid to say so. Underneath all the laughter, this episode also lands on something meaningful. The girls talk about why life can suddenly feel more complicated in certain seasons, how technology should be making life easier but often doesn't, and what it looks like to thoughtfully care for yourself when your energy feels stretched thin. Jen shares what she is saying "superlatively yes" to right now: a new evening routine, better rest, and creating time for herself before bed instead of falling into the trap of revenge bedtime procrastination. Tanya opens up about self-talk, inner criticism, and the slow work of learning to treat yourself with more kindness. This episode is funny, comforting, thoughtful, and full of the kind of side conversations that somehow end up telling the truth. If you've ever felt overstimulated, overcomplicated, under-rested, or personally attacked by seasonal wardrobe changes, this one is for you. Patreon.com/SuperYes Superlatively Yes website Superlatively Yes on Patreon Superlatively Yes Instagram Page Superlatively Yes Facebook Page Tanya's Instagram Tanya's Facebook Jen's Coaching Instagram: reframe your world
Transcribe →When You Don't Know What to Do, Do This (Mini Episode)
Mar 1100:07:12Tap to summarizeSome weekends stretch us. They stretch our patience, our hearts, our thoughts, and sometimes our faith. In this Mini Monday episode of the Superlatively Yes podcast, Tanya shares a gentle reminder for those moments when life feels confusing, overwhelming, or uncertain. What do we do when we don't know what to do? Tanya reflects on a weekend that left her heart spinning and reminds listeners of a simple but powerful approach to life's hardest moments. First, we pray. Then we take the next step. Drawing from her own practical approach to tackling overwhelming tasks, Tanya shares her "left to right, top to bottom" philosophy for moving forward when everything feels chaotic. Instead of waiting for clarity or motivation to magically appear, we begin with the next small step and trust that progress will follow. She also reads a meaningful passage from the book ReFramed, which she co-wrote with Jennifer, reflecting on the pace of Jesus and the quiet reassurance that we are not meant to panic our way through life. Jesus didn't run through the storms of life—He walked, steadily and purposefully, toward the next place He was meant to be. This episode is a comforting reminder that we don't need the whole plan to move forward. We simply need the courage to pray, cast our worries onto God, and take the next step. If your thoughts feel like a tornado today, this Mini Monday is here to steady your heart. Forward progress is still progress. Patreon.com/SuperYes Superlatively Yes website Superlatively Yes on Patreon Superlatively Yes Instagram Page Superlatively Yes Facebook Page Tanya's Instagram Tanya's Facebook Jen's Coaching Instagram: reframe your world
Transcribe →Bent Wheels, Blonde Hair & Evidence the Week Existed (feat Shawn)
Mar 300:16:30Tap to summarize"Maybe adulthood isn't having it all together. Maybe it's just leaving evidence the week existed." This week on Superlatively Yes, Tanya is joined by Shawn while Jennifer recovers from torn bicep surgery (her hair is surviving… barely). What unfolds is a funny, honest, midlife conversation about bent Mercedes wheels, marriage dynamics, decision fatigue, blonde hair transformation, and what it really means to show up during a quiet week. From dealership warranty letters to sorting tax receipts as two self-proclaimed "alphas," Tanya and Shawn unpack the tension and humor of working together after 31 seasons of marriage. They talk about finishing The Lincoln Lawyer, streaming fatigue, DIY confidence with a new Dewalt miter saw, IKEA cabinets from San Antonio, and why sometimes the biggest growth comes from small, ordinary tasks. Plus, the SEC football metaphor that explains why Tanya walked into the salon as a redhead and walked out blonde. This episode is about alignment — in cars, in closets, in leadership, and in life. And sometimes? That's enough. Episode Timeline 00:00 – Jennifer's surgery update & Shawn joins 02:40 – The bent wheel story (Little Flock edition) 07:30 – Warranty letters & dealership "facts" 12:00 – Marriage + taxes + alpha energy 17:00 – Finishing The Lincoln Lawyer & streaming fatigue 21:00 – Buying a Dewalt miter saw (DIY era?) 24:30 – IKEA cabinets from San Antonio & closet organization 29:00 – Rooms changing with seasons of life 32:00 – SUV vs sports car debate 35:00 – Rental cars & controversial metaphors 39:00 – Redhead to blonde: decision fatigue explained 46:00 – Midlife leadership & outsourcing small decisions 52:00 – "Switch jobs for two weeks" marriage experiment 55:00 – Rotisserie chicken pot pie & Taco Bell philosophy 58:30 – Leaving evidence the week existed Patreon.com/SuperYes Superlatively Yes website Superlatively Yes on Patreon Superlatively Yes Instagram Page Superlatively Yes Facebook Page Tanya's Instagram Tanya's Facebook Jen's Coaching Instagram: reframe your world
Transcribe →Grace in a Changing World:Mini Episode with Tanya
Mar 300:08:59Tap to summarize"Every grain that falls through the hourglass is not a moment lost. It's a moment lived, and it is never outside of His hands." In this Mini Monday episode of Superlatively Yes, Tanya reflects on Lent, Generation X nostalgia, cultural change, aging, faith, and the grace that holds us steady through shifting times. From latchkey-kid memories and roller rinks to AI, technology overload, and spiritual surrender, this episode explores how the outside world changes whether we cooperate or not, but the heart remains sacred ground. If you've ever felt the ache of growing older, the speed of cultural change, or the weight of time passing, this conversation will gently remind you: you've come a long way, baby, and you are still becoming. This is an encouraging reflection on faith, resilience, nostalgia, Gen X childhood memories, and trusting God through life transitions. ⏱️ Episode Timeline 00:00 – A gentle beginning: Lent and slowing down 02:15 – Generation X memories: History Project, latchkey life, and roller rinks 06:30 – The busy signal, encyclopedias, and simpler times 09:40 – "The times they are a changin'" — technology, culture, and AI 13:15 – Dust, surrender, and the spiritual weight of Lent 17:10 – The hourglass metaphor: grains of sand as sacred moments 20:45 – What we can control: our posture, response, and grace 23:30 – "You've come a long way, baby" and you're still becoming 💛 What This Episode Is Really About Nostalgia without idolizing the past Faith during cultural and technological change The spiritual meaning of Lent Gen X childhood reflections Aging with grace Surrendering what we cannot control Living fully in each moment
Transcribe →Small Things, Greater Things (Mini-Monday)
Feb 2300:11:55Tap to summarizeGood morning and welcome to another quiet little corner of Monday. This episode came from a gentle, reflective place in my heart — the kind of place that notices how often we underestimate small things. Small beginnings. Small progress. Small faith. We live in a world that celebrates big, loud, dramatic transformations. But God? He has always had a soft spot for the small. An acorn that becomes an oak tree. A tiny jar of oil that becomes an abundance. Loaves and fishes that become overflowing baskets. And maybe most tender of all… Little faith. Wobbly faith. Fear-wrapped faith. Faith that shows up trembling but shows up anyway. Because if this episode holds one truth I hope settles into your spirit, it's this: Small has never intimidated God. Little has never limited Him. Even wobbly faith is still faith. We talked about how easy it is to believe: "If it's small, it doesn't matter." "If I don't have much, not much can happen." "If my faith feels shaky, it must not count." And yet… God's entire history says otherwise. Some days, I come to Him with faith that feels brave. Other days? Faith wrapped tightly in fear, anxiety, questions, and "what ifs." And still… He receives it without disappointment. Without condemnation. With grace. Always grace. Tanya once said (and still believes): "Faith doesn't always feel like courage. Sometimes it feels like showing up while scared." Tanya once said: "My faith is strong. My nerves are not. God understands the difference." And maybe my favorite reminder of all: "You can bring God faith wrapped in fear. He's never turned that away." This episode is especially close to my heart during Lent — This season of returning. Recalibrating. Softening. Letting go of the illusion that we must arrive polished and perfect. Because Lent gently reminds us: We come as we are. Sometimes steady. Sometimes wobbly. Sometimes peaceful. But always welcome. And so I'll leave you with the same question we explored together: ✨ What do you want multiplied in your life? Peace? Energy? Joy? Confidence? Hope? Patience? And perhaps the braver question: ✨ How would you live if it overflowed? Thank you for spending a few minutes of your Monday with me. For listening. For reflecting. For walking this beautiful, imperfect, grace-filled life alongside us. Take care of your small things this week. They matter more than you think. With so much love, Tanya
Transcribe →Porch Pick Ups, Walking Pads, and Binge Worthy Shows
Feb 1700:53:09Tap to summarizeThis episode is what happens when we sit down with "notes" and immediately ignore them. We cover life updates, corporate trauma, Marketplace porch pickups, and the shocking reality that it is ONLY FEBRUARY and we are already exhausted. Episode Highlights 00:00 — "It's February, and we're already tired." We kick things off with life updates, mild disbelief at the calendar, and the universal truth that January lasted so much longer than necessary. 01:00 — Valentine's Day Energy (or lack thereof) Red shirts are discussed. Red lipstick is admired. Valentine's Day is gently exposed as a commercially fed holiday. White cake with white icing remains undefeated. 02:30 — The Lighting Situation We debut our fancy new lights and immediately wonder if Jen's eyeballs will ever be ok again. 03:00 — Beats Headphones & Survival Risks Noise cancellation: amazing for productivity, terrible for situational awareness. Shawn fears Tanya will be unknowingly kidnapped while vibing. 04:00 — Walking Pads & Accidental Strength Training Why are they so heavy? Where is the Olympic medal for dragging fitness equipment across a house? 05:00 — Olympics, But Make It Realistic Proposed new categories include: Sleeping, Late-Night Purchasing, Forgetting You Own Things, and Competitive Marco Polo-ing. 06:30 — CPR Confidence Levels Jen is certified. Tanya would "call professionals first." Honesty is our brand. 07:00 — Mark's Birthday Rules Just white cake, white icing, and lots of lack of fanfare. 10:20 — Romance? Hard Pass. Valentine's Day officially moved to the parking lot. 10:30 — Cultured Adventures with Adult Children Jen attends a play with Emalie, like the sophisticated theater mother she is. Nails, dinner, literature debates — we love character development. 13:10 — The Super Bowl That Time Forgot A riveting evening of… absolutely nothing happening. Snacks carried the event. 14:05 — Commercials vs. Reality AI Gronk. Confusing plots. "Help me understand what that was about?" becomes the night's recurring theme. 17:15 — San Antonio Flashbacks Hotel lockouts. Cardboard engineering. Shawn wandered shoeless through a luxury mall like a legend. 18:00 — Jordan's Facebook Marketplace Horror Story What began as Pioneer Woman measuring cups turned into: Porch pickup House tour Upstairs Five china cabinets Only one decorated room We are STILL NOT OKAY. 21:50 — True Crime Spiral Because of course we did. 23:15 — Corporate America Evaluations Nothing says corporate America like assigning human beings numbers and wearing them like a pageant sash of disappointment. 27:00 — Evaluating Ourselves Like Executives Strengths: Enthusiasm, friendship, charmingly unhinged energy. Opportunities: 97 topics per episode (we regret nothing). 34:00 — Flat Tire & Christian Road Rage A reminder that bumper stickers do not guarantee behavior. 35:45 — Cute & Fun Segment 💅✨ Things we're loving: TikTok cleaning products (Mississippi Whiskey and Saltwater Sol) DIFF sunglasses Walking pads that are actually treadmills Greek yogurt as dessert Beats headphones (harder to lose, allegedly) 41:35 — What We're Watching Lincoln Lawyer — binge mode activated His & Hers — emotional damage sustained Bridgerton — gowns, drama, walking pad companion 46:45 — Bridgerton Party Panic Empire waist confusion. Wig considerations. Grand entrance anxiety. 50:40 — Book Recommendation That Became a Command A TikTok-influenced read so good, Jen is slowing down the Audible. 53:10 — "What are you saying Superlatively Yes to?" Tanya: Putting herself first (WE LOVE THIS ARC) Jen: Energy audits & intentional living 55:30 — Journaling & Record Keeping Scrapbook-adjacent joy. Tiny photo printers. Creating "evidence the month existed." 57:55 — Final Life Advice Avoid porch pickups that become house tours. Journal like you're writing an alibi. Stay delightful. Closing Thought Life is weird. February is tiring. Friendship makes everything better. White cake with white icing is a lifestyle choice. Thanks for spending your time with us 💕 With Love, Tanya and Jen Patreon.com/SuperYes Superlatively Yes website Superlatively Yes on Patreon Superlatively Yes Instagram Page Superlatively Yes Facebook Page Jen's Coaching Instagram: reframe your world Tanya's Instagram Tanya's Facebook
Transcribe →For Your Future Self; A Mini-Monday Reminder
Feb 1600:09:18Tap to summarizeMini Monday Takeaways You are building a life for yourself, not a stranger. Later, older you is still you. This season is not a waiting room. Your life is happening now. Small actions create momentum. Tiny wins truly count. Schedule what matters. If it isn't scheduled, it gets sacrificed. Choose one irreversible task. One decision that moves life forward. If you're reading this, I just want you to know how genuinely glad I am that you're here with me. Mini Monday is about real life. Your real life. The one you're living right now. This week, we talked about something that sounds small but is actually enormous: You are not working for a stranger. You are very well acquainted with the person you are working so hard for. You are building a life for you — the same you that is reading this, just a few years down the road. I kept thinking about that beautiful reminder from the woman in her eighties: "This is the most wonderful time of your life. Remember to enjoy it." Not someday. Not "you'll miss this." But now. Because this season? This busy, messy, sometimes-chaotic middle? It isn't a holding pattern. It isn't the lobby before your real life begins. It is your life. And yes — the world feels loud. Fast. Unsettled. But even here, even now, life is still packed with extraordinary possibilities. Whether you're stepping into your wild-and-free empty-nest era or deep in the trenches of raising kids (and somehow also raising yourself), the invitation is the same: Live intentionally. Because if we don't gently direct our days, life will do it for us. And life, bless it, is not always the most thoughtful planner. So this week's Mini Monday challenge is simple and totally doable: Choose one irreversible task. One forward-moving action. One decision. One tiny moment of proof that your life progressed. Not everything. Just one thing. Friend, if your brain resisted? That's not failure — that's biology. Human brains are wired for comfort and safety, not productivity and spreadsheets. We're not broken. We're human. Which is why intentional living matters so much. It's not about becoming a machine. It's about becoming awake inside your own life. So wherever you are right now — busy house, quiet house, workday, reset day — I hope you'll ask yourself: "What can I do today that my future self will thank me for?" Then do just that. Nothing dramatic is required. Just fingerprints on the day. I'm cheering for you always 🤍 Love forever, Tanya
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