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In Africa, Part 2, we’re diving deeper into Lee Ann’s journey with Compassion International, sharing stories of incredible joy that transcends material circumstances. From the food to the faces she’ll never forget, Lee Ann reflects on the profound gratitude she feels being home and how her worldview has permanently shifted. We talk about the lasting lifestyle changes she’s determined to make based on the resilience and heart she witnessed. Join us for a heartfelt conversation about how seeing the world can change the way you live right where you are. THE SHOW NOTES! Granny Square Tutorial Natasha's Kitchen Tomato Soup Sugar Spun Run Baked Potato Soup Thanks for being a part of our podcast community! You can follow Lee Ann and Matt on Instagram to keep up with happenings in between episodes. Click the link in their name to follow! If you’ve been around the podcast for any length of time, and you’re in our podcast community, we would love for you to join us on our Patreon. Patreon is where you go to support us, get more TAGD content, download exclusive episodes and recipes, and get behind the scenes looks at what’s going on with Lee Ann and Matt. Thanks for joining us! If you know anything about us at all, you know a good cup of coffee is important to us - especially “frothy coffee.” Click here to grab some of our These Are Good Days blend coffee - we created this blend and couldn’t love it more! Also, we have merch! Grab a tshirt, hoodie, baseball cap, or other swag to show your love for the podcast, or just remind yourself that These Are Good Days! No doubt, we all need a reminder to embrace the joy in the moment, no matter what’s going on around us. Check out our storefront here! Thank you to our sponsor Walnut Creek Foods and Walnut Creek Cheese and Market. Walnut Creek Foods creates products that are carried in stores all over the United States. Click here to see where you can locate a store near you that carry their incredible products. If getting packages on your doorstep is more your speed, click here to see all the Walnut Creek Cheese and Market products that can be shipped right to your door!

Lee Ann is back from Nairobi, Kenya, and she’s sitting down to share the heart-stretching details of her trip with Compassion International. We dive into the organization’s history and pull back the curtain on how their child sponsorship program truly functions on the ground. Lee Ann addresses the big questions about financial transparency while describing the life-changing work she witnessed firsthand at local centers in the heart of Africa. You’ll hear of the moment she met her sponsored child face-to-face for the very first time. This journey wasn't just about travel; it was about seeing hope around the world. THE SHOW NOTES! We would love for you to join us in changing the lives' of children and families around the world. The work of Compassion is full of integrity, holistic, and full of hope! If you would like to sponsor a child, please use this link! Thanks for being a part of our podcast community! You can follow Lee Ann and Matt on Instagram to keep up with happenings in between episodes. Click the link in their name to follow! If you’ve been around the podcast for any length of time, and you’re in our podcast community, we would love for you to join us on our Patreon. Patreon is where you go to support us, get more TAGD content, download exclusive episodes and recipes, and get behind the scenes looks at what’s going on with Lee Ann and Matt. Thanks for joining us! If you know anything about us at all, you know a good cup of coffee is important to us - especially “frothy coffee.” Click here to grab some of our These Are Good Days blend coffee - we created this blend and couldn’t love it more! Also, we have merch! Grab a tshirt, hoodie, baseball cap, or other swag to show your love for the podcast, or just remind yourself that These Are Good Days! No doubt, we all need a reminder to embrace the joy in the moment, no matter what’s going on around us. Check out our storefront here! Thank you to our sponsor Walnut Creek Foods and Walnut Creek Cheese and Market. Walnut Creek Foods creates products that are carried in stores all over the United States. Click here to see where you can locate a store near you that carry their incredible products. If getting packages on your doorstep is more your speed, click here to see all the Walnut Creek Cheese and Market products that can be shipped right to your door!

Winter 2026 is here, and we’re sharing all the "Stuff We Love" that’s making our lives even better right now. Whether it's a cozy new robe a must-watch show, or our favorite activities, we’re diving into the finds sparking genuine joy for us this season. We couldn't keep these favorites to ourselves, so we’ve put everything in a list for you to explore. Join us for a casual chat about the little things making these winter days even better. Check the show notes for the full breakdown! THE SHOW NOTES! Natasha's Kitchen Cookbook L.L. Bean Robe The Big C Cuticle Oil Mexican Vanilla Master Class Cozy Earth - Ribbed Knit Loungewear. L'Ange Lip Mask Games - Piles, Skyjo, Flip 7 Fireplace blanket Shop Goodwill Toyrifix If you’ve been around the podcast for any length of time, and you’re in our podcast community, we would love for you to join us on our Patreon. Patreon is where you go to support us, get more TAGD content, download exclusive episodes and recipes, and get behind the scenes looks at what’s going on with Lee Ann and Matt. Thanks for joining us! Thank you to our sponsor Walnut Creek Foods and Walnut Creek Cheese and Market. Walnut Creek Foods creates products that are carried in stores all over the United States. Click here to see where you can locate a store near you that carry their incredible products. If getting packages on your doorstep is more your speed, click here to see all the Walnut Creek Cheese and Market products that can be shipped right to your door!

We’re deconstructing the myth that rest is a reward we have to earn. We often get caught in the trap of "productivity guilt," but we’re here to remind ourselves (and you!) that rest is actually a fundamental requirement for a healthy life. We’re diving into the seven different types of rest and exploring how to move away from mindless "numbing" like doom-scrolling toward actual restorative practices. Whether it’s through active movement or passive stillness, we discuss how to pause without the guilt and truly recharge our batteries. Join us as we learn how to prioritize the deep, essential rest we all deserve. *For detailed notes on The 7 Types of Rest, check out our Patreon! The Show Notes! Thanks for being a part of our podcast community! You can follow Lee Ann and Matt on Instagram to keep up with happenings in between episodes. Click the link in their name to follow! If you’ve been around the podcast for any length of time, and you’re in our podcast community, we would love for you to join us on our Patreon. Patreon is where you go to support us, get more TAGD content, download exclusive episodes and recipes, and get behind the scenes looks at what’s going on with Lee Ann and Matt. Thanks for joining us! If you know anything about us at all, you know a good cup of coffee is important to us - especially “frothy coffee.” Click here to grab some of our These Are Good Days blend coffee - we created this blend and couldn’t love it more! Also, we have merch! Grab a tshirt, hoodie, baseball cap, or other swag to show your love for the podcast, or just remind yourself that These Are Good Days! No doubt, we all need a reminder to embrace the joy in the moment, no matter what’s going on around us. Check out our storefront here! Thank you to our sponsor Walnut Creek Foods and Walnut Creek Cheese and Market. Walnut Creek Foods creates products that are carried in stores all over the United States. Click here to see where you can locate a store near you that carry their incredible products. If getting packages on your doorstep is more your speed, click here to see all the Walnut Creek Cheese and Market products that can be shipped right to your door!

In this episode of These Are Good Days, we’re skipping the 2026 resolutions and leaning into our favorite role as "hopes and dreams setters" instead. We’ve never been big on resolutions because the "failure" of breaking them is a total downer, so we’re focusing on self-improvement and the steps that lead to a brighter year. This time around, we’re dreaming about saying "yes" to more opportunities, traveling to new places, and making space for new friendships. We’re also talking about the importance of slowing down to soak up quality time with our families. Join us as we trade rigid goals for a year of growth and intentionality—it's going to be a good one. THE SHOW NOTES Thanks for being a part of our podcast community! You can follow Lee Ann and Matt on Instagram to keep up with happenings in between episodes. Click the link in their name to follow! If you’ve been around the podcast for any length of time, and you’re in our podcast community, we would love for you to join us on our Patreon. Patreon is where you go to support us, get more TAGD content, download exclusive episodes and recipes, and get behind the scenes looks at what’s going on with Lee Ann and Matt. Thanks for joining us! If you know anything about us at all, you know a good cup of coffee is important to us - especially “frothy coffee.” Click here to grab some of our These Are Good Days blend coffee - we created this blend and couldn’t love it more! Also, we have merch! Grab a tshirt, hoodie, baseball cap, or other swag to show your love for the podcast, or just remind yourself that These Are Good Days! No doubt, we all need a reminder to embrace the joy in the moment, no matter what’s going on around us. Check out our storefront here! Thank you to our sponsor Walnut Creek Foods and Walnut Creek Cheese and Market. Walnut Creek Foods creates products that are carried in stores all over the United States. Click here to see where you can locate a store near you that carry their incredible products. If getting packages on your doorstep is more your speed, click here to see all the Walnut Creek Cheese and Market products that can be shipped right to your door!

Join us for our 2025 recap on These Are Good Days as we celebrate an incredible year! We’re counting down our top 5 most-listened-to episodes and sharing the moments that defined our year. We also open up our camera rolls to relive our favorite unfiltered highlights and memories from the last twelve months. Come reminisce with us as we look back on the moments that made 2025 unforgettable! THE SHOW NOTES! Thanks for being a part of our podcast community! You can follow Lee Ann and Matt on Instagram to keep up with happenings in between episodes. Click the link in their name to follow! If you’ve been around the podcast for any length of time, and you’re in our podcast community, we would love for you to join us on our Patreon. Patreon is where you go to support us, get more TAGD content, download exclusive episodes and recipes, and get behind the scenes looks at what’s going on with Lee Ann and Matt. Thanks for joining us! If you know anything about us at all, you know a good cup of coffee is important to us - especially “frothy coffee.” Click here to grab some of our These Are Good Days blend coffee - we created this blend and couldn’t love it more! Also, we have merch! Grab a tshirt, hoodie, baseball cap, or other swag to show your love for the podcast, or just remind yourself that These Are Good Days! No doubt, we all need a reminder to embrace the joy in the moment, no matter what’s going on around us. Check out our storefront here! Thank you to our sponsor Walnut Creek Foods and Walnut Creek Cheese and Market. Walnut Creek Foods creates products that are carried in stores all over the United States. Click here to see where you can locate a store near you that carry their incredible products. If getting packages on your doorstep is more your speed, click here to see all the Walnut Creek Cheese and Market products that can be shipped right to your door!

On this Christmas Eve episode we share a personal part of our lives: our faith and our relationships with Jesus. We trace our individual "origin stories" with Jesus, discussing how our initial connections began and how they have evolved over the years. We also explore what it means to be comfortable sitting in the gray areas of faith and wrestling with big spiritual questions. Ultimately, we share reasons why our faith is so important to us and how it has profoundly shaped the direction of our lives. We invite you to listen as we celebrate the gift of Jesus. THE SHOW NOTES Thanks for being a part of our podcast community! You can follow Lee Ann and Matt on Instagram to keep up with happenings in between episodes. Click the link in their name to follow! If you’ve been around the podcast for any length of time, and you’re in our podcast community, we would love for you to join us on our Patreon. Patreon is where you go to support us, get more TAGD content, download exclusive episodes and recipes, and get behind the scenes looks at what’s going on with Lee Ann and Matt. Thanks for joining us! If you know anything about us at all, you know a good cup of coffee is important to us - especially “frothy coffee.” Click here to grab some of our These Are Good Days blend coffee - we created this blend and couldn’t love it more! Also, we have merch! Grab a tshirt, hoodie, baseball cap, or other swag to show your love for the podcast, or just remind yourself that These Are Good Days! No doubt, we all need a reminder to embrace the joy in the moment, no matter what’s going on around us. Check out our storefront here! Thank you to our sponsor Walnut Creek Foods and Walnut Creek Cheese and Market. Walnut Creek Foods creates products that are carried in stores all over the United States. Click here to see where you can locate a store near you that carry their incredible products. If getting packages on your doorstep is more your speed, click here to see all the Walnut Creek Cheese and Market products that can be shipped right to your door!

Let's talk about Foo-ooo-ood! Let's talk about food. Seriously though, food is a gift - the memories, the labor of love, the smells, the people we remember attached to certain dishes. Certainly the holidays bring out a different side of food that we don't access every day. In this episode we are talking through our Christmas menu - giving you suggestions, ideas, and even a complete menu so you don't have to plan it all out! Join us in this fun conversation all about food! THE SHOW NOTES If you'd like our holiday recipe guide you can find it on our Patreon! Patreon is where you go to support us, get more TAGD content, download exclusive episodes and recipes, and get behind the scenes looks at what’s going on with Lee Ann and Matt. Thanks for being a part of our podcast community! You can follow Lee Ann and Matt on Instagram to keep up with happenings in between episodes. Click the link in their name to follow! If you know anything about us at all, you know a good cup of coffee is important to us - especially “frothy coffee.” Click here to grab some of our These Are Good Days blend coffee - we created this blend and couldn’t love it more! Also, we have merch! Grab a tshirt, hoodie, baseball cap, or other swag to show your love for the podcast, or just remind yourself that These Are Good Days! No doubt, we all need a reminder to embrace the joy in the moment, no matter what’s going on around us. Check out our storefront here! Thank you to our sponsor Walnut Creek Foods and Walnut Creek Cheese and Market. Walnut Creek Foods creates products that are carried in stores all over the United States. Click here to see where you can locate a store near you that carry their incredible products. If getting packages on your doorstep is more your speed, click here to see all the Walnut Creek Cheese and Market products that can be shipped right to your door!

Stop stressing and start celebrating! This week, we dive into the joy of gift giving. We break down how to take the pressure off (it should be fun, people!) and talk about the awesome neurological boost we get from generosity. Plus, we're sharing some of our absolute favorite, stress-free gifts we're giving this year. Tune in for the tips you need to keep the holidays happy! THE SHOW NOTES Video: Lee Ann's White Chocolate Party Mix! Fishwife Tinned Fish Licorice.com MasterClass Altar'd State If you’ve been around the podcast for any length of time, and you’re in our podcast community, we would love for you to join us on our Patreon. Patreon is where you go to support us, get more TAGD content, download exclusive episodes and recipes, and get behind the scenes looks. If you know anything about us at all, you know a good cup of coffee is important to us - especially “frothy coffee.” Click here to grab some of our These Are Good Days blend coffee - we created this blend and couldn’t love it more! Also, we have merch! Grab a tshirt, hoodie, baseball cap, or other swag to show your love for the podcast, or just remind yourself that These Are Good Days! Check out our storefront here! Thank you to our sponsor Walnut Creek Foods and Walnut Creek Cheese and Market. Walnut Creek Foods creates products that are carried in stores all over the United States. Click here to see where you can locate a store near you that carry their incredible products. If getting packages on your doorstep is more your speed, click here to see all the Walnut Creek Cheese and Market products that can be shipped right to your door!

Gratitude is the gift that keeps on giving - from reframing our thoughts to expanding our empathy, gratitude is critical. In this episode we talk about moving past the trite thinking about gratitude towards a more realistic approach, and why it can be so hard! THE SHOW NOTES Thanks for being a part of our podcast community! You can follow Lee Ann and Matt on Instagram to keep up with happenings in between episodes. Click the link in their name to follow! If you’ve been around the podcast for any length of time, and you’re in our podcast community, we would love for you to join us on our Patreon. Patreon is where you go to support us, get more TAGD content, download exclusive episodes and recipes, and get behind the scenes looks at what’s going on with Lee Ann and Matt. Thanks for joining us! If you know anything about us at all, you know a good cup of coffee is important to us - especially “frothy coffee.” Click here to grab some of our These Are Good Days blend coffee - we created this blend and couldn’t love it more! Also, we have merch! Grab a tshirt, hoodie, baseball cap, or other swag to show your love for the podcast, or just remind yourself that These Are Good Days! No doubt, we all need a reminder to embrace the joy in the moment, no matter what’s going on around us. Check out our storefront here! Thank you to our sponsor Walnut Creek Foods and Walnut Creek Cheese and Market. Walnut Creek Foods creates products that are carried in stores all over the United States. Click here to see where you can locate a store near you that carry their incredible products. If getting packages on your doorstep is more your speed, click here to see all the Walnut Creek Cheese and Market products that can be shipped right to your door!

At our most recent live event we talked about the serious sides of friendship - we did laugh, we cried, we talked about all the serious facets. But, in our bonus episode we wanted to tell some of the hilarious stories that have forged the friendship between Lee Ann and Matt. In this bonus episode, we are laughing together with our live audience sharing stories of friendship.

This episode was recorded at one of our live events! Our second most requested topic behind family relationships is adult friendships. In this episode we are talking about friendships that weather the seasons of life, the benefits of friendships, and how important adult friendships are - especially as we continue to age. THE SHOW NOTES Live Event Information: Our live events are incredibly fun! We typically have a podcast recording with charcuterie, door prizes, and frothy coffee! Also, we love taking our podcast family around to the special places in Amish Country that we love. Here's a sample of our itinerary - we'd love to see you at a future event! Here's the Pit Detox from MegaBabe Lee Ann mentioned! The friendship cadence we messaged was text 1x a week, call 1x a month, and get together in person 1x a quarter. Thanks for being a part of our podcast community! You can follow Lee Ann and Matt on Instagram to keep up with happenings in between episodes. Click the link in their name to follow! If you’ve been around the podcast for any length of time, and you’re in our podcast community, we would love for you to join us on our Patreon. Patreon is where you go to support us, get more TAGD content, download exclusive episodes and recipes, and get behind the scenes looks at what’s going on with Lee Ann and Matt. Thanks for joining us! If you know anything about us at all, you know a good cup of coffee is important to us - especially “frothy coffee.” Click here to grab some of our These Are Good Days blend coffee - we created this blend and couldn’t love it more! Also, we have merch! Grab a tshirt, hoodie, baseball cap, or other swag to show your love for the podcast, or just remind yourself that These Are Good Days! No doubt, we all need a reminder to embrace the joy in the moment, no matter what’s going on around us. Check out our storefront here! Thank you to our sponsor Walnut Creek Foods and Walnut Creek Cheese and Market. Walnut Creek Foods creates products that are carried in stores all over the United States. Click here to see where you can locate a store near you that carry their incredible products. If getting packages on your doorstep is more your speed, click here to see all the Walnut Creek Cheese and Market products that can be shipped right to your door!

We often tie celebration to big achievements, but what if it's really about the simple, intentional act of acknowledgment? We get honest about that sneaky little voice of jealousy that sometimes makes us withhold a high-five, and discuss why practicing celebration anyway—even when it’s uncomfortable—is important. Celebration is contagious. It’s intentional time set aside for honing in on someone—who they are or what they’ve accomplished—and it promotes a kind of magnetic joy. THE SHOW NOTES! In our Good Days we mentioned going to Oakland Nurseries and Oakland Home - both incredible stores in Dublin, OH on the west side of Columbus. You can follow them on Instagram by clicking their names! Thanks for being a part of our podcast community! You can follow Lee Ann and Matt on Instagram to keep up with happenings in between episodes. Click the link in their name to follow! We would love to see you at our upcoming Live Event - all the details can be found here! If you’ve been around the podcast for any length of time, and you’re in our podcast community, we would love for you to join us on our Patreon. Patreon is where you go to support us, get more TAGD content, download exclusive episodes and recipes, and get behind the scenes looks at what’s going on with Lee Ann and Matt. Thanks for joining us! If you know anything about us at all, you know a good cup of coffee is important to us - especially “frothy coffee.” Click here to grab some of our These Are Good Days blend coffee - we created this blend and couldn’t love it more! Also, we have merch! Grab a tshirt, hoodie, baseball cap, or other swag to show your love for the podcast, or just remind yourself that These Are Good Days! No doubt, we all need a reminder to embrace the joy in the moment, no matter what’s going on around us. Check out our storefront here! Thank you to our sponsor Walnut Creek Foods and Walnut Creek Cheese and Market. Walnut Creek Foods creates products that are carried in stores all over the United States. Click here to see where you can locate a store near you that carry their incredible products. If getting packages on your doorstep is more your speed, click here to see all the Walnut Creek Cheese and Market products that can be shipped right to your door!

During the holiday season we are going to be exploring some of the gifts of life. Whether it's gifts we give, or gifts we receive, there are so many unexpected or uncommon gifts in life. In this episode we are diving into the gift of attention. Looking someone in the eye, having a conversation, and turning your full attention to them is such a gift - it communicates value, and imparts confidence. Join us in this conversation all about The Gift of Attention. THE SHOW NOTES! Thanks for being a part of our podcast community! You can follow Lee Ann and Matt on Instagram to keep up with happenings in between episodes. Click the link in their name to follow! We would love to see you at our upcoming Live Event - all the details can be found here! If you’ve been around the podcast for any length of time, and you’re in our podcast community, we would love for you to join us on our Patreon. Patreon is where you go to support us, get more TAGD content, download exclusive episodes and recipes, and get behind the scenes looks at what’s going on with Lee Ann and Matt. Thanks for joining us! If you know anything about us at all, you know a good cup of coffee is important to us - especially “frothy coffee.” Click here to grab some of our These Are Good Days blend coffee - we created this blend and couldn’t love it more! Also, we have merch! Grab a tshirt, hoodie, baseball cap, or other swag to show your love for the podcast, or just remind yourself that These Are Good Days! No doubt, we all need a reminder to embrace the joy in the moment, no matter what’s going on around us. Check out our storefront here! Thank you to our sponsor Walnut Creek Foods and Walnut Creek Cheese and Market. Walnut Creek Foods creates products that are carried in stores all over the United States. Click here to see where you can locate a store near you that carry their incredible products. If getting packages on your doorstep is more your speed, click here to see all the Walnut Creek Cheese and Market products that can be shipped right to your door!

Chat with us about our Live Event coming up on November 22! We are explaining what it's all about, how you can join us, some special insights, and what gifts you could win in our drawings! Every ticket has a chance to win something - and you won't be disappointed! Here's the link to the eventbrite!