In this heartfelt episode of Getting Through the Tough Stuff, Mel Hiett is joined by special guests Kenya Ulmer and her daughter, Sydney, for a powerful conversation about navigating life’s hardest seasons. Kenya shares what the wilderness looks and feels like, how to recognize when you’re in it, and what it means to trust God when nothing makes sense. Together, they explore how God speaks in the quiet and the chaos, and how we can help our children listen for His voice too. Whether you’re deep in your own wilderness or just stepping out of it, this episode offers encouragement, wisdom, and hope for every single mom walking through uncertain times.

How to Handle High-Conflict People // Kelly Evans

Kelly Evans and Mel Hiett explore strategies for managing relationships with individuals who thrive on conflict. Whether it's a difficult coworker, a challenging family member, or a contentious ex-partner, we provide practical advice on navigating these turbulent interactions. Tune in to learn how to protect your well-being as a single mom and find peace amidst the chaos of high-conflict relationships.

In this episode, Pam Kanaly and Mel Hiett sit down with Doug and Stacee Goetzinger for a heartfelt conversation about what happens when mental illness impacts a family. Doug shares his personal journey of learning how to support his wife through her mental health struggles, including what he got wrong, what he got right, and how he’s grown along the way. If you’re a single mom walking alongside a child or loved one battling mental illness, this episode offers hope, honesty, and practical wisdom for the road ahead.