Ten years later, I’m finally ready to share a part of my story that I’ve carried quietly for a long time: my past marriage and annulment. In this episode, I’m opening up about being 21, feeling isolated and unsure of myself, and finding myself in a toxic relationship that ultimately led me to make decisions I never thought I would make. I share about the pressure, shame, fear, loss of purity, and secrecy I carried—and how those things kept me stuck far longer than I should have been. But I more importantly want to highlight how God met me in one of the darkest seasons of my life, how my family, friends, counseling, and community helped me find the courage to leave, and how Jesus slowly freed me from the shame I thought would define me forever. If you’ve ever felt like your past disqualifies you, like you’ve messed up too badly, or like you’re trapped in a relationship you know isn’t healthy, I hope my story reminds you that you are never too far gone. There is freedom. There is healing. There are second chances. And your worst decision does not have to become your identity. God really can make beauty from ashes, and I’m so grateful I get to look back 10 years later and see just how much He has redeemed. In This Episode 05:35 How the Relationship Started 12:30 The Red Flags I Ignored 17:15 Our Breakup & the Decision I Regret 23:00 Shame, Purity & Feeling Trapped 29:35 How I Was Pressured Into Marriage 33:00 I Immediately Knew I Made a Mistake 38:45 Telling My Family & Getting Out 42:15 The Annulment & Leaving the Relationship 55:30 How God Healed & Redeemed My Story Thanks to Our Sponsors Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Visit betterhelp.com/happyhealthy to learn more and see if BetterHelp is the right fit for you. Osea: visit oseamalibu.com and use code HEALTHY for 10% off your order Grand Canyon University: Visit GCU.edu to learn more. Wayfair: Every style. Every Place. Wayfair.com SEEDS: Download the free SEEDS app and take one small step today: plant your first seed and see what God can grow. If you’d like to partner with Jeanine as a sponsor for the Happy & Healthy podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! Follow us on Instagram! Happy and Healthy Jeanine Jeanine and Kaleb Follow us on TikTok! Happy and Healthy Jeanine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Kaleb is back on the pod, and you guys… we covered A LOT 😂 We’re officially back home, law school year two is underway, and life honestly feels so much more peaceful and settled than it did this time last year. Kaleb opens up for the first time about having diagnosed ADHD, his experience taking medication, why he decided to step away from it for now, and the habits that have been helping him manage his days differently. We also talk about why there should be ZERO shame around getting the help you need, how sleep and scrolling affect us, and why we have officially decided that late-night marriage conversations are just… not it. 😂 Then, naturally, we get into some internet insanity: the girl who allegedly faked going to PA school for TWO YEARS, a fake NFL player scam, and the AI content taking over social media. We also talk about protecting your mind from constantly consuming darkness online, my desire to keep learning as a mom, and why sometimes you really do need to put the phone down, get outside, read your Bible, and guard what you're allowing into your spirit. So grab your drink and hang out with us! 🤎 In This Episode 00:56 - Life Updates & We’re Finally Back Home! 05:02 - Kaleb’s Second Year of Law School + Revealing His Grades 09:53 - The Nighttime Routine That Changed Everything 12:06 - Kaleb Opens Up About Having ADHD 17:29 - ADHD Medication, Side Effects & Feeling Shame 27:19 - Intelligence, Hard Work & How God Wired Us Differently 31:21 - Crazy Law School Cases + Protecting Yourself From Dark Content 38:59 - Learning as a Mom, Reading & Jeanine’s Seminary Dreams 43:59 - The Girl Who Faked Going to PA School for TWO YEARS?! Thanks to Our Sponsors Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Visit betterhelp.com/happyhealthy to learn more and see if BetterHelp is the right fit for you. Absorption Company: Go to absorbmore.com and enter code HEALTHY at checkout for up to 35% off your first order. Ritual: Visit ritual.com/healthy to get up to 25% off your order. Grand Canyon University: Visit GCU.edu to learn more. Wayfair: Every style. Every Place. Wayfair.com SEEDS: Download the free SEEDS app and take one small step today: plant your first seed and see what God can grow. If you’d like to partner with Jeanine as a sponsor for the Happy & Healthy podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! Follow us on Instagram! Happy and Healthy Jeanine Jeanine and Kaleb Follow us on TikTok! Happy and Healthy Jeanine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Okay you guys, I have THOUGHTS on this one. 😂 The Christian social media landscape has been feeling a little exhausting lately, and I think we need to talk about it. In this episode, I’m unpacking why Christianity can sometimes feel so complicated online when, in real life, following Jesus is meant to bring freedom, joy, peace, and transformation. Somewhere along the way, I think we’ve started confusing personal convictions with biblical commands, turning faith into a performance, and putting pressure on people to look like the “perfect Christian” before God has even had time to work in their hearts. We’re talking about everything from Christian comment sections and publicly correcting people to comparison, aesthetic quiet times, personal convictions, drinking, spiritual gifts, serving your community, and what Romans 14 actually says about disputable matters. God cares so much more about your heart than your perfectly curated Christian routine. His ways are not burdensome, and following Him was never supposed to be another exhausting performance. Let’s be people who care about truth AND grace, who lovingly point people back to Christ, and who trust the Holy Spirit to do the convicting only He can do. 🤍 Scriptures mentioned Philippians 2:12 Romans 2:4 Matthew 6:33 John 14 1 John 5:1–5 Romans 14 Thanks to Our Sponsors Grand Canyon University: Visit GCU.edu to learn more. Wayfair: Every style. Every Place. Wayfair.com SEEDS: Download the free SEEDS app and take one small step today: plant your first seed and see what God can grow. If you’d like to partner with Jeanine as a sponsor for the Happy & Healthy podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! Follow us on Instagram! Happy and Healthy Jeanine Jeanine and Kaleb Follow us on TikTok! Happy and Healthy Jeanine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Okay you guys, I’m 32, I’m a mom, and there are officially some things I simply do not care about anymore 😂 In this episode, I’m sharing the things I’ve slowly let go of as I’ve gotten older—from keeping up with every fashion trend and holding onto friendships I’ve outgrown, to having the “perfect” quiet time, knowing every piece of internet drama, and putting crazy pressure on myself with fitness and food. More than anything, I’ve realized how sweet life becomes when you stop living for everyone else’s approval and start slowing down enough to actually enjoy what God has given you. We talk about protecting your peace, choosing friendships that are faithful and life-giving, letting your relationship with Jesus be genuine instead of aesthetic, and embracing a healthier, more sustainable way of living. ‼️Check out my collab with Ponyflo‼️ Visit https: ponyflohats.com and use code JEANINE for 15% off!! Mentioned Resources Faith Friday Episode Thanks to Our Sponsors Grand Canyon University: Visit GCU.edu to learn more. Casper: Visit casper.com and save 30% off a new mattress and 35% off everything else. Osea: Visit oseamalibu.com and use code HEALTHY for 10% off your first order. Wayfair: Every style. Every Place. Wayfair.com If you’d like to partner with Jeanine as a sponsor for the Happy & Healthy podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! Follow us on Instagram! Happy and Healthy Jeanine Jeanine and Kaleb Follow us on TikTok! Happy and Healthy Jeanine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE FINAL EPISODE IN OUR FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT SERIES! We made it!! In this episode, we explore self-control as a fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22–23. Self-control isn’t simply about trying harder or suppressing our desires—it’s about allowing the Holy Spirit to shape our thoughts, choices, words, emotions, and actions. We’ll talk about what biblical self-control looks like in everyday life, why it can be difficult, and how walking with the Spirit helps us respond with wisdom instead of being ruled by our impulses. In this episode, we discuss: What Galatians 5:22–23 teaches about self-control The difference between willpower and Spirit-led self-control How self-control impacts our words, emotions, relationships, and decisions Practical ways to grow in self-control Why surrender to God is at the heart of true self-control Key Scripture:“...the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” — Galatians 5:22–23 Takeaway:Self-control isn’t about becoming strong enough to handle everything on our own. It’s about becoming surrendered enough to let the Holy Spirit lead us. Hope this helped y'all!! Buy my book Becoming Happy and Healthy <3 If you’d like to partner with Jeanine as a sponsor for the Happy & Healthy podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! Follow us on Instagram! Happy and Healthy Jeanine Jeanine and Kaleb Follow us on TikTok! Happy and Healthy Jeanine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You guys, this episode is SO special because Kaleb and I are coming to you from Alaska with my sister Vania and brother-in-law Anthony! We finally get the full story of how these two met (including some hilarious old-school Facebook DMs 😂), but more importantly, we dive into the huge leap of faith that brought them all the way to Alaska. We talk about what happens when God asks you to do something that feels uncomfortable, inconvenient, or honestly just CRAZY. Vania shares so vulnerably about not wanting to move, learning to trust Anthony as her husband, praying for God to change her own heart, and eventually finding peace in a decision that initially terrified her. Anthony also shares such a powerful reminder: God doesn't always promise us clarity—but He does ask us to be faithful with what He's put in front of us. This conversation is such an encouragement if you're facing a big decision, navigating marriage when you and your spouse aren't immediately on the same page, wondering where God is leading you, or learning how to trust Him without having the entire plan laid out. Sometimes faithfulness really does look like taking the next step before you can see step ten. 🤍 ‼️Check out my collab with Ponyflo‼️ Visit https: ponyflohats.com and use code JEANINE for 15% off!! Thanks to Our Sponsors Grand Canyon University: Visit GCU.edu to learn more. Osea: Visit oseamalibu.com and use code HEALTHY for 10% off your first order. Wayfair: Every style. Every Place. Wayfair.com If you’d like to partner with Jeanine as a sponsor for the Happy & Healthy podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! Follow us on Instagram! Happy and Healthy Jeanine Jeanine and Kaleb Follow us on TikTok! Happy and Healthy Jeanine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to Faith Friday!! We are almost done with this fruit of the Spirit series!!! hope y'all are loving it! In this episode, we explore the fruit of the Spirit: gentleness from Galatians 5:22–23. We’ll talk about what biblical gentleness really means, how Jesus modeled it, and what it looks like in our everyday relationships, conversations, and responses. Gentleness invites us to respond rather than react, to speak truth with love, and to treat others with grace even when emotions run high. It’s a quiet strength that reflects the character of Christ. In this episode, we’ll explore: What biblical gentleness actually means Why gentleness is a fruit of the Holy Spirit How Jesus demonstrated gentleness without compromising truth The difference between gentleness and weakness Practical ways to cultivate gentleness in our words, reactions, and relationships What it looks like to surrender our responses to the Holy Spirit Scripture: Galatians 5:22–23; Matthew 11:28–30 Reflection: Where might God be inviting you to replace a harsh reaction with a gentle response this week? SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! #FruitOfTheSpirit #Gentleness #HolySpirit #ChristianPodcast #Faith #BiblicalLiving Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have you ever heard a phrase so many times that you just assumed it was in the Bible? 🙋♀️ SAME. In today’s episode, Kaleb and I are breaking down some of the most common sayings Christians repeat that either aren’t actually in Scripture or are often taken wayyy out of context. We’re talking about everything from “God won’t give you more than you can handle” and “everything happens for a reason” to soulmates, money, Halloween, taking God’s name in vain, and more. We are definitely NOT claiming to be biblical scholars, and we’re totally open to being corrected, but our heart behind this conversation is to encourage all of us to actually know what the Word of God says instead of building our theology around something we heard on Instagram, from a friend, or even growing up in church. And as always, if we missed something or you disagree with one of our takes, let us know! We’re learning right alongside you guys. ‼️Check out my collab with Ponyflo‼️ Visit https: ponyflohats.com and use code JEANINE for 15% off!! In This Episode 01:01 Things Christians Say That Aren’t in the Bible 02:00 “God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle” 05:03 “Everything Happens for a Reason” 10:38 “God Helps Those Who Help Themselves” 11:24 “Happy Wife, Happy Life” 12:52 “Heaven Gained Another Angel” 14:41 Is Halloween Satanic? 18:00 Is Being Wealthy a Sin? 19:49 What Does Taking God’s Name in Vain Mean? 23:00 Does God Pick Your Soulmate? 25:50 Jesus Hung Out With Sinners 27:07 “Your Body Is a Temple” 28:06 “Ask and You Shall Receive” & Manifestation 29:00 Final Thoughts + Life Updates Thanks to Our Sponsors BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit Betterhelp.com/HappyHealthy to get 10% off your first month. Grand Canyon University: Visit GCU.edu to learn more. Osea: Visit oseamalibu.com and use code HEALTHY for 10% off your first order. Wayfair: Every style. Every Place. Wayfair.com If you’d like to partner with Jeanine as a sponsor for the Happy & Healthy podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! Follow us on Instagram! Happy and Healthy Jeanine Jeanine and Kaleb Follow us on TikTok! Happy and Healthy Jeanine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You guys asked some tough questions and...we answered. We talk about criticism we've received online that actually helped us grow, our thoughts on nicotine pouches (Zyn), and why we believe anything that controls us deserves an honest look. We also share vulnerable moments from our marriage, including decisions we regret, lessons we've learned, and how God has faithfully met us through every season. We dive into navigating family boundaries after marriage, handling conflict with grace instead of pride, and why protecting your marriage while still honoring your family is so important. We also have an honest conversation about how having a baby changes marriage, intimacy, and priorities—and the practical ways we've tried to keep our relationship healthy while raising Duke. Our hope is that this episode encourages you to pursue humility, healthy communication, and to remember that God can bring healing, growth, and joy even through uncomfortable conversations. ‼️Check out my collab with Ponyflo‼️ Visit https: ponyflohats.com and use code JEANINE for 15% off!! In This Episode 04:03 Answering Your Toughest Questions 04:52 Online Criticism That Was Actually True 06:32 Is Zyn a Red Flag in Dating? 15:36 Living in Your Spouse's Shadow 19:18 Our Biggest Marriage Regrets 25:24 Setting Boundaries with In-Laws 36:44 Marriage After Having a Baby 40:00 How to Keep Your Marriage Strong After Kids Thanks to Our Sponsors BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit Betterhelp.com/HappyHealthy to get 10% off your first month. Grand Canyon University: Visit GCU.edu to learn more. Absorption Company: Visit absorbmore.com and use code HEALTHY for 30% off your first order. Osea: Visit oseamalibu.com and use code HEALTHY for 10% off your first order. Wayfair: Every style. Every Place. Wayfair.com If you’d like to partner with Jeanine as a sponsor for the Happy & Healthy podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! Follow us on Instagram! Happy and Healthy Jeanine Jeanine and Kaleb Follow us on TikTok! Happy and Healthy Jeanine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What does it actually mean to be faithful to God—especially when you’re waiting, discouraged, or life isn’t going according to plan? In this episode of our Fruit of the Spirit series, we’re talking about faithfulness and what the Bible teaches about trusting God in every season. We’ll unpack God’s faithfulness, how to stay consistent in your Christian faith when your feelings change, and why being faithful in the small things matters more than we realize. If you’ve been struggling to trust God, waiting for an answered prayer, or wanting to grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus, this episode will encourage you to keep showing up, keep obeying, and remember that God is faithful—even when you can’t see what He’s doing yet. Scriptures: Galatians 5:22–23, Lamentations 3:22–23, 2 Timothy 2:13, Romans 4:20–21, Daniel 6:10, Luke 16:10, Matthew 25:21, Galatians 6:9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices