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.

From heartfelt conversations about creativity, faith, and insecurity… to crying-laughing over Star Wars trivia, this episode perfectly sums up what it means to be real as possible. Nicole and Ashley talk about finding purpose in art again, the freedom in worship, and why sometimes you just have to laugh until you can’t breathe.

Real as Possible is back! After a two-month break, sisters Nicole Reeves and Ashley Andrus return with fresh energy, honest conversations, and zero filters. From real-life struggles to uplifting wins, they’re diving even deeper into the topics that matter most to their listeners. Expect heartfelt stories, unfiltered opinions, and plenty of laughs as Nicole and Ashley keep it—well—as real as possible.

In this episode of Real As Possible, it’s just the sisters — no guests, no script, just real talk. We’re catching up on life lately, sharing some laughs, little rants, and maybe a secret or two. From everyday chaos to deeper reflections, it’s the kind of convo you'd overhear at a family gathering (but better). Grab a drink, get cozy, and come hang with us — it’s time for some sister time, unfiltered.

In this deeply personal episode of Real as Possible, Nicole and Ashley sit down with special guests Carly Serna and Joe Reeves to talk about their time at the Honor Academy—a high-intensity Christian discipleship program run by Teen Mania Ministries. With Amazon Prime’s Shiny Happy People documentary shining a new light on the movement, Carly and Joe share raw, honest stories about what life was really like behind the scenes.

From intense spiritual pressure to lasting impacts on mental health and faith, they unpack the complexities of belonging to a culture obsessed with perfection and purpose. this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

In this deeply personal episode of Real as Possible, Nicole and Ashley sit down with special guests Carly Serna and Joe Reeves to talk about their time at the Honor Academy—a high-intensity Christian discipleship program run by Teen Mania Ministries. With Amazon Prime’s Shiny Happy People documentary shining a new light on the movement, Carly and Joe share raw, honest stories about what life was really like behind the scenes.

From intense spiritual pressure to lasting impacts on mental health and faith, they unpack the complexities of belonging to a culture obsessed with perfection and purpose. this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.