Beyond Broke and Hungry
We all struggle to keep balance in our busy lives. Chasing your dreams can get lost while juggling the everyday.That’s why I launched this podcast-- to interview my friends and experts on how to care for yourself without breaking your back or the bank.
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Mat Carriers: What Makes a Friendship Truly Christ-Centered [E81] (opens the original)
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In this solo episode, Dara reflects on a recent conversation with a longtime friend that reminded her how much healthy friendships shape our faith, growth, and everyday resilience. She unpacks the difference between friendships built on proximity and frequency versus friendships built on true intimacy and trust, and shares honest reflections on toxic dynamics she's had to walk away from over the years. Dara talks through what it looks like to give friends grace as life gets busier and seasons sh
When the Routine Falls Apart (And Why That's Okay) [E80] (opens the original)
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Dara is back on camera (reluctantly) for this solo episode, closing out the summer series with an honest check-in on what happens when a good routine falls apart. Her husband's new job schedule upended the quiet-time ritual she'd built her mornings around, and instead of forcing it back, she talks through what she learned about meeting God wherever she actually is — not in some elaborate version of devotion, but in a fifteen-minute cup of coffee on the couch. She also gets into the six months it
Operation Take Back the Summer: What Worked, What Didn't & What I'm Taking Into Fall | Ep. 79 (Summer Series) (opens the original)
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Ever feel like summer slipped away before it was actually enjoyed? Dara closes out "Operation Take Back the Summer" and the summer series with an honest look at how the season actually went. This episode covers 5 things: What "taking back the summer" really meant (hint: it was never about taking the whole summer off) The wins — more beach time, flexible movement, mindful travel, and real progress paying down wedding debt What didn't work — an overloaded calendar, not enough empty space, and turn
From Summer Slump to Fall Strength: A Physical Therapist's Guide to Getting Back on Track | Ep. 78 (Summer Series) (opens the original)
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Feeling that summer-to-fall shift in your body and your routine? 🍂 On this episode of Beyond Broke & Hungry, Dara is joined by Dr. Greg Goldberger, physical therapist and owner of Movement Driven, for real talk on getting your body — and your habits — ready for the season ahead. They're covering: How to safely return to your workouts after a summer of travel, rest, or a totally different routine The real number of workouts you actually need each week (and why more isn't always better) Why recove
Present Over Perfect: Family, Friends & Marriage This Summer | Ep. 77 (Summer Series) (opens the original)
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What do you want to remember about this summer? In this episode of Beyond Broke & Hungry, Dara gets honest about a moment on her courtyard when her husband gently called her out for being on her phone instead of present with him — and unpacks what it actually means to choose presence over perfection before the season slips away. We're covering: Why "experience over perfection" has been the thread running under this whole summer series Showing up for family in the small, unplanned moments — not j
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