I'm So Glad You Asked

I welcomed a beautiful and familiar voice back to the podcast, my dear friend, Lisa Macaione! Is it so obvious that I absolutely love our conversations? Thank you, Lisa, for joining me! 

I’m so glad you asked is a podcast hosted by Mary Kruse (@mtheresafaith31). I'm so glad you asked: everyone has a story and I want to hear yours.  

Instagram: @imsogladyouaskedpodcast 

I was over the moon to have my friend of 28 years, Alexandra Anza, on the podcast. Ali talks about her incredible project, Simply Athenas, a platform for women dedicated to positivity. We had a wonderful conversation, and I am so grateful she has created this space. Please follow simply athenas for your daily dose of support, inspiration and positivity.

We continue Season 3 with Amanda ReCupido. Amanda is a writer, lover of libraries, consultant and so much more (as you will find out). We sat down for a chat that was a long time coming and I am so happy we did. Enjoy the conversation and discover how Amanda follows her curiosity. Check out the links below to contact Amanda! 

After taking a pause, the podcast is back! Season 3 opens with my friend, Lana Manikowski. Lana is a life coach, author and creator of the Other's Day Brunch. We sat down for a chat between new friends, two women who have traveled down a similar fertility road. Enjoy the conversation and listen to how Lana discovers her So Now What? 

What a gift to have my friend Samantha on the podcast and I truly hope you are sitting down as you listen! Samantha and I have only known each other a short time, and I knew shortly after meeting her that I would be honored if she felt comfortable sharing this part of her life. After recording, Samantha texted me that sharing her story was “so cathartic and cleansing”, which was humbling for me to hear; I am grateful that is what she experienced. What is her story? It is her experience in the Mormon church, and for those who have experienced religious trauma (as I have), it was very healing for me and I hope it is for you as well. 

If you have listened since the beginning, you might remember I was inspired to start this podcast as a way for women to share the stories that shape them. Some stories are heart wrenching, some are uplifting, but in the end I hope all of these stories have found kindred spirits. 

I was both heartbroken and inspired by and for Samantha as I listened to her story, and found myself a kindred spirit to her experience. If you are a kindred spirit, or just want to learn more about this wonderful human, I have provided links below!

Thank you for listening and joining me on this journey! ----- Mary 

Empathy: Let me hold the door for you. I may have never walked in your shoes, but I can see your soles are worn, your strength is torn under the weight of a story I have never lived before. Let me hold the door for you. After all, you have walked through. It is the least I can do.