In today’s powerful episode, ESPN reporter and author Lauren Sisler opens up about the heartbreaking loss of both her parents—just five hours apart—from opioid addiction. For years, Lauren carried the shame and silence of their story, afraid the truth would tarnish their legacy. But through grief, therapy, faith, and deep personal reflection, she found freedom and purpose in the very story she once tried to hide.
Racquel began drinking at just 13 years old, believing the lie that she had to be perfect to be accepted—not just by others, but by God. What started out as “fun” quickly spiraled into addiction, shame, and years of hiding behind a carefully constructed double life. But her story doesn’t end there.
Today is a special episode of The Mom Show—for the very first time, I have a man on the podcast… and it’s my husband, Scott! We’re celebrating 30 years of marriage and I thought it would be fun to sit down together, off the cuff, and answer YOUR questions about marriage. From expectations versus reality, to finances, parenting, faith, traditions, and even farm animals (yes, Scott has thoughts on those too), we’re sharing a real and raw look at what three decades of marriage has taught us. You’ll hear stories from our early years, the funny mishaps, the hard lessons, and the non-negotiables that have helped us build a strong foundation.
Through surrender, faith, and intentional healing, Brandice discovered a new way to see herself, her body, and her role as a mother. She shares her journey from striving for perfection to embracing God’s grace, how her fertility journey shaped her perspective, and the unexpected blessings that came from learning to trust God with her story.