Salt & Arrows

03/16/2026

Check out the newest episode of The Middle Space - our guest joins me to talk about the awkward conversations we should be having with our kids before they look up the answers online and find answers to questions they weren't looking for!

This episode is for you if you’ve ever wondered:
👀 What do I do if my child sees something inappropriate online?
😭 How do I stay calm when I’m panicking inside?
😣 How do I talk about po*******hy in a way that protects—not shames—their developing identity?
🫶 How do I build connection so my kids come to me first?

Find the episode on Spotify and YouTube. Links Here.

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03/15/2026

“Why are kids encountering explicit content at younger ages than ever before?”

Drop a 🚫 if you’ve wondered the same and what you can do about it. Have you also wondered how early exposure shapes their world and what we can do about it?

In my latest podcast episode, and I sit down to talk about how digital access, social media, and curiosity fuel this shift, often before kids are even ready. It’s not just about protecting—they need honest conversations rooted in dignity, not shame. When parents approach with curiosity and compassion instead of panic, trust blossoms.

And here’s the truth: breaking silence early and often can prevent shame from sinking in and making things worse. It’s about creating a safe space for questions—no matter how uncomfortable—to help kids understand their bodies, God’s design, and their worth.

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03/04/2026

Remember how I said I had a group of high school guys do push-ups during a presentation about Gaming and Gambling?

I wasn't kidding 🤣

Movement really does solidify learning, especially with boys. They won't soon forget the workshop where the speaker as them if they would *voluntarily* do push-ups to earn more pulls from the bucket! They weren't mad...the final prizes were food (although they didn't know that until the end).

Addiction to gambling is as easy as this. It starts small, so you don't realize it is happening. Then, one day, you're wondering what in the world happened and how you got there.

Let's just not get there. Be aware of how media and companies use psychology to manipulate you and your kids, then let's all make better decisions.

If you're interested in this presentation for your group of students, let me know!

02/23/2026

I had the opportunity to speak to a group of young high school boys about the psychology behind gaming and gambling addiction.

This was my first time, speaking on the topic and it was eye opening, not only for the young men in the room, but for the adults, to see how easily manipulated people can be by gaming companies to spend their money and become addicted simply by using well-known psychology theories.

I had fun exploring this idea through a game where they willingly did a lot of push ups! 💪🏽

These companies are starting to target children as young as five or six years old. (Think Pepsi v Coke ads) I’m not surprised they do this, and you shouldn’t be either. What you should know though, is that a lot of money is made through gambling, which means a lot of taxes are earned and jobs are created, which means the very vague gambling definition will likely never change.

So, it’s up to you as parents to educate your children on the dangers of gambling and how they (and you) are being manipulated through these online platforms.

If you’d like to bring this presentation to your school or organization, reach out and let me know!

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02/19/2026

There’s a special kind of heartbreak that comes from watching your kid be lonely.

Not chosen. Not invited. Not wanted.

Seriously, nothing wrecks you like seeing your kid isolated or heartbroken… and knowing you can’t fix it for them.

And as parents, we feel every bit of it, especially when there’s only so much we can do.

In this episode, Zion and I talk about rebuilding friendships, the awkward middle years, and staying close when they shut us out and won't talk to us about what's going on.

Have you been there with your kid? Are you there now? Where have you found hope? Comment below for other parents who are actively going through it.

02/18/2026

Building trust with your Teen! from Up To It Parenting talks about their methodolgy to building trust that lasts!

Check out the full episode on The Middle Space (Spotify or YouTube)

02/16/2026

In this episode of The Middle Space, I chat with Gen Z speaker and youth advocate to talk about what teens are really facing today — from anxiety and emotional regulation to identity, social pressure, and the constant noise of the digital world.

If you’re searching for support with:
• teen mental health
• Gen Z communication
• emotional regulation
• anxiety in teens
• parenting teens
• youth ministry
• school behavior challenges
• identity and belonging

…this conversation will give you practical tools and a fresh, honest perspective straight from a young adult who’s lived it.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify or YouTube
🌿 Learn more at Salt & Arrows Counseling

Comment PODCAST and I will send you the links to listen or search The Middle Space on Spotify or Youtube!

02/12/2026

When God gave me the name Salt & Arrows, it wasn’t just a brand — it was the story He had been writing in me long before I ever stepped into this work. Salt represents the refining seasons He’s walked me through. Arrows represent the purpose, direction, and obedience He keeps calling me into.

“You should have struck the ground five or six times…” — 2 Kings 13:19

This verse has stayed with me ever since I first read about it in Erwin McManus’ book The Last Arrow. It’s a story about obedience, courage, and the quiet ways we sometimes hold ourselves back without even realizing it.

I’ve lived this.

I have had personal dreams I really wanted to accomplish but I stopped short, not because God wasn’t willing, but because in my humanity I assumed I wasn’t good enough, qualified enough, or liked enough, or that what I hoped for just wasn’t going to happen. Dreams come true for other people, not me.

I pulled back. I hesitated. I protected myself from disappointment.

But this story reminds me of something important:
God wants our participation.
He honors our obedience.
He responds to our determination and trust in Him.

If we stop striking the ground, there’s no guarantee He’ll finish what we refused to continue. Not because He can’t, but because He wants us involved in the process. He wants our yes. Our effort. Our faith in motion.

That’s the heart behind the “arrows” in Salt & Arrows.
A reminder not to hold back.
A reminder to stay engaged.
A reminder that the future God is shaping in you requires your willingness to keep going, even when you’re tired or unsure.

If you’ve ever stopped short or felt yourself pulling back, you’re not alone.
Your story isn’t over.

And God can do more with your obedience than you think.

If want encouragement to keep striking arrows, comment ARROWS and let's move towards your God-given purpose.

02/12/2026

If you’ve been feeling weighed down (physically, emotionally, or spiritually) this is your invitation to breathe again. This is your invitation to see yourself the way our Creator sees you: loved, worthy, cared for, adored, beautifully and wonderfully made.

Lose What Weighs YOU Down: The Wellness Revelation Study is a 9‑week virtual journey toward freedom, wholeness, and inside‑out transformation.
And yes — you can join from anywhere! CO, AZ, NY, NC, anywhere — join us!

Over nine weeks, you’ll learn how to:
• Break free from what’s been holding you back
• Build sustainable rhythms of wellness
• Renew your mind with truth
• Cultivate peace with your body
• Strengthen your relationship with God
• Live with courage, confidence, and joy

What you'll get:
• Guided teaching from The Wellness Revelation
• Group coaching + meaningful discussion
• Bible study + spiritual practices
• e-Course to guide you through the program
• Movement invitations for all bodies
• Practical tools for renewing your mind
• Encouragement + accountability from a supportive community
• Weekly challenges that help you live what you’re learning

This study is not about a number on a scale or your body shape.
It’s about becoming who God created you to be — heart, soul, strength, and mind.

Details:
• 9‑week virtual study
• Starts Feb 25, 2026
• Wednesdays, 1:30–2:30 pm MST
• $30 donation (supports Salt & Arrows counseling scholarships)
• Open to anyone, anywhere

You’ll need:
• The Wellness Revelation book
• A journal
• Marco Polo app
• A willing heart

If you’re ready for a grace‑filled reset — not another “all or nothing” plan — this journey is for you.

Join us and begin your inside‑out transformation. Link in Bio to Sign Up!

02/11/2026

Alright… deep breath… it’s time.

I’ve been hinting at this new thing I’m creating, and before I overthink it for the 47th time today, here it is:

✨ The Middle Space ✨

Why that name?

Because that’s where most of us actually live — in the wonderfully awkward, slightly chaotic, “is this normal?” middle of raising and supporting kids.

Not the highlight‑reel moments.
Not the crisis moments.
The middle.

The part where you’re trying to help a kid regulate their emotions while also regulating your own…
The part where educators are navigating 27 different nervous systems before lunch…
The part where youth pastors and community leaders are doing their best to support kids in a world that feels louder and more chaotic every year.

The Middle Space is where the magic and the mess collide — where connection is built, where growth happens, and where we all admit (quietly or out loud) that none of us really know what we’re doing but we care enough to keep trying.

It's in the middle of “I’m trying my best, but also what is happening right now.”
It's in the “everything is falling apart” moments.
It's in the "I'm not built for this" melt-downs.
And in the awkward, confusing, “is this normal?” middle.

This podcast is for parents, educators, youth pastors, and organizations who want real conversations, practical tools, and a little humor to get through the day.

It’s honest.
It’s helpful.
It’s a little awkward.
It’s very me.

Episodes are coming soon. Buckle up — it’s going to be good.

🎙️ Want to be the next guest? Reach out! Let's talk about it.

02/10/2026

Salt & Arrows didn’t come from a brainstorming session — it came from a season where God was refining me in ways I didn’t even have language for yet.

Up on that mountain, our squad was called “The Burning Ones.” At the time, I didn’t fully understand how fitting that name was. But looking back, that season marked the beginning of God shaping me through fire — not to destroy me, but to purify, strengthen, and send me. (see: Malachi 3:2–3, Zechariah 13:9, 1 Peter 1:6–7, Isaiah 48:10, Proverbs 17:3)

Mothering has been a refining fire.
Becoming a godly wife has been a refining fire.
Finding my place in this world is still a refining fire.

And through every season, God has been steady.
He called me into this work, and He leads the way.
I can’t and won’t do this without Him.
I’m simply the vessel — He’s the One who heals, restores, and reveals purpose.

Salt reminds me of the refining, preserving work He does in us.
More on "arrows" later :)

This is the story behind the name.
This is the story behind the calling.
And if you’re walking through your own refining season, you’re not meant to walk through it alone. You are called into community with those strong enough to walk this path with you.

Let’s connect. Comment SALT to start healing.

02/09/2026

A little confession: I never planned to start a podcast. (Mostly cause editing takes forever...any interns out there want an unpaid internship? I'd happily let you use this in your portfolio!)

BUT... week after week, year after year, sitting with teens and families, I kept thinking…

We need a space where parents don’t feel alone.

A space where we can talk about emotional regulation, identity, anxiety, friendships, and faith without shame or pressure.

A space where we can say, “Parenting is hard,” and not feel like we’re failing.

So I’m creating something new — something I wish existed when I was in the thick of it with my own kids and students.

It’s almost ready.

And I can’t wait to invite you in.

🎤 If you are interested in being a guest on the show, send me a message and let's chat!