In this week’s episode, the Lautners are joined by Nichole Schmidt—mother of Gabby Petito—for a brave and honest conversation about the murder of her daughter. Nichole begins by sharing Gabby's vibrant personality and the moment she knew something was wrong when Brian returned home without her. She discusses filing the missing persons report, the overwhelmin ... Show More
Feb 11
Maddie Mastro: The Mental Game
In this week’s episode, Tay sits down with American professional snowboarder Maddie Mastro! Maddie shares how she first fell in love with snowboarding, the moment she realized it could become a career, and what her training schedule looked like in those early years with the full ... Show More
53m 31s
Jan 28
Katie Austin: Moving For Your Mind
In this week’s episode, Tay is joined by fitness entrepreneur, model, and creator Katie Austin! Katie opens up about how anxiety played a major role in her decision to step away from competitive sports and what that chapter of her life really felt like. She shares how her relatio ... Show More
57m 16s
Sep 2025
How to Know When It’s Time to Leave—Your Job, Your Partner, or Your Old Self with Nicole Walters
<p>#312: If you’ve ever felt like you’re too loud, too soft, too opinionated, too emotional, too ambitious—or just <em>too much</em>—this episode is for you.</p><p>Nicole Walters is back on the podcast, and in true Nicole fashion, she’s not holding anything back. After walking aw ... Show More
57m 50s
Nov 12
Alisha’s Mom’s Story — Adoption, Addiction & Panic Attacks
<p>This episode includes discussions of domestic violence, addiction, and heavy mental health topics. Please listen with care or feel free to skip if these topics are triggering for you. </p><p>This week’s guest is a Pretty Basic legend in her own right — Alisha’s mom, Chris! </p ... Show More
1h 43m
Nov 13
Nikki Boyer Learns to Let Go
<p>Nikki Boyer is probably best known for the podcast and Hulu series <em>Dying for Sex</em>, which follows her best friend, Molly, as she faces losing her life to cancer. But while Molly’s life was coming to an end, Nikki was trying to create a life. Nikki shares her story of th ... Show More
37m 2s
Jun 2025
314. The Murder of Emma Compton: Crime, Control, and the Hidden Struggles of Strong Women | lovelustfridays x Big Mad True Crime x Critical Incidents
In this episode of lovelustfridays, hosts Jake Deptula and Michele Locke, alongside producer Haley Gray, are joined by Heather Ashley of Big Mad True Crime and Kyle Ashley from Critical Incidents to discuss the tragic story of Emma Compton. They explore the harsh realities of dom ... Show More
1h 37m
Oct 2025
From Overwhelmed to Anchored: Replacing the Lies of Motherhood with God’s Truth :: Erica Gwynn [Ep 544] :: Erica G
<div>In this episode I chat with the lovely Erica Gwynn, author, podcaster, and mom about her new book <em>That’s Just Not True</em>. She shares how easily we start believing lies about our worth, purpose, and identity. From the pressure to “have it all together” to the quiet voi ... Show More
49m 28s
Apr 2025
Stop Waiting. Start Living. Why You Feel Stuck - And How to Break Free and Reinvent Your Life | Natalie MacNeil (Fan Fav)
Lisa Bilyeu sits down with Emmy Award–winning entrepreneur, author, and creator of She Takes on the World, Natalie MacNeil. From launching her first company at just 21 to becoming a guiding force for women ready to embrace their full selves in business, Natalie shares her candid ... Show More
48m 9s
Oct 2025
Betrayal, Pivots, And Girls Body Found In Singer D4vd's Trunk - 1233
Midlife updates, business pivots, and a true crime twist you won't see coming. In this walk-and-talk episode, Chalene Johnson shares candid family updates, why she stepped away from certain businesses, and how betrayal trauma can shake your ability to trust. She opens up about st ... Show More
1h 7m
Sep 2025
#287 When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned with Laura Behnke
<p>In today’s episode, I’m talking to Laura Behnke, whose story is such a powerful example of resilience, hope, and what it means to build a meaningful life regardless of the “rules” we think we need to follow. Laura shares openly about not having her first real relationship unti ... Show More
57m 53s