Happy New Year! 🎉 On January 1st, 2026, we’re starting the year the only way we know how—keeping it real. We’re celebrating a little milestone too: it’s been just over a year of podcasting together, and this episode is our honest 2025 wrap-up with all the laughter, lessons, and “we’re still figuring it out” moments.

We talk about how we actually approach New Year’s goals (with a whole lot of grace), why mental health support and counseling mattered so much this year, and what it looks like to recognize the warning signs before you spiral. We also get into navigating fear and control, intrusive thoughts, and the exhausting “what if” loop—plus how boundaries, wisdom, and faith have shaped the way we handle conflict and hard relationships. And of course, it wouldn’t be Real as Possible without the cozy stuff too: blankets, movies, charcuterie dinners, family routines, and the small joys that keep life grounded.

More than anything, we want this podcast to be something meaningful we leave behind for our kids—and a reminder to you that you’re not alone in your highs or your lows. Thanks for being here with us.

It’s been a minute… and yeah, we’re sorry 😅 Life got busy, schedules got crazy, and the seasons have been doing what seasons do. In this episode, we’re catching up on what’s been going on—homeschool rhythms, work life, winter “blues,” and the strangely real struggle of dry hands and scented lotion that burns.

Then we take an unexpected (and honestly emotional) turn into history: Joan of Arc—what we thought we knew, what we didn’t know, and why her story hit us so hard as adults.

We also talk about:

• The mental shift of winter and learning to find peace in the quiet
• Loving routines, cozy hobbies, and staying home without guilt
• Friendship as we grow older (seasonal friends vs. holding on tight)
• The quiet grief and healing that comes after leaving church ministry
• Why we want to share our story thoughtfully—truthfully, respectfully, and in a way that honors the Lord

In this heartfelt episode of Real as Possible, sisters Nicole and Ashley open up about chasing God-given dreams, dealing with heartbreak in the church, and finding grace in every season of life. From worship and motherhood to work and vulnerability, this honest conversation dives deep into what it means to glorify God through both success and struggle.

💬 Expect laughter, raw truth, and stories about staying faithful when life doesn’t go as planned.
☕ Grab your coffee, get cozy, and join two sisters keeping it as real as possible.