Get Real -w- Caroline Hobby

This year I’m saying NO to making resolutions. In my mind, resolutions set you up for failure bc you havvvvvvveeeeee to keep it or reach it, or else you’ve “failed.” I’m not putting that kind of pressure on myself this year. Instead I’m choosing to have digestible goals that help move me towards my dream body, home, career, purpose, home life, lifestyle, spiritual well-being, outreach, etc. What I don’t want to do is put so much pressure on myself to “achieve,” that I miss the joy, blessings and wins that are already happening in my life. I don’t want to have anxiety. That’s a bold claim, but I’m claiming it and I’m going to do the work to live a life of PEACE and TRUST this year and throw in some JOY and FUN while you’re at it. Ohhh, and I’m claiming God’s blessing over my life this year in all that I do. I’m also claiming that for Michael and Sunny and my family and friends and I claim it for all of you too. No more agenda forcing. Handing the wheel to God this year. I can’t wait to see where He goes with o

Tayla is my sister. We were in a band together, Stealing Angels, for about 7 years. We lived together, toured together, loved together, fought together, grew up together. Tayla has been such a great teacher in my life. She is the one who really showed me how to unapologetically be and love myself, because that’s what she does. She has recovered from drug addiction, abuse, trauma, divorce and so much more. We talk about it all openly here. We could feel the Holy Spirit in the room. Tayla also is the most ALIVE human I know. She feels and expresses life in every aspect of her being, she doesn’t hold back from singing, performing, speaking God’s word and being a ball of firecracker energy at all times. She’s one of a kind and I’m blessed to call her family. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to feeding your baby, there is no one way to skin a cat. It’s crazy how stressful and emotional it can be... “can I breast feed, do I make enough milk, my baby isn’t latching, breast feeding just isn’t working for me, how do I supplement formula, am I a failure if i can’t/don’t want to breast feed,” man.... the inner struggle we go through as moms can be rough! So in this episode I address what’s working for me, how it changes allllllll the time and why we have to give ourselves grace as mamas. I also answer some questions y’all have asked me. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allison Moorer has a depth to her that feels like the ocean, and you feel it immediately when you’re in her presence. She’s feels classic like Nicole Kidman meets Kate Winslet and throw in a touch of Joni Mitchell. There’s a confident quietness to her until she is engaged in conversation... then she speaks and all you want to do is listen. I met her at an eclectic dinner party hosted by a fabulous interior Photographer, Alyssa Rosenheck. I was moved by everything Allison spoke about; from how she just published a book and album called “Blood” on the murder-suicide of her parents, and how she and her sister, Grammy winner Shelby Lynne, became each other’s rock and “nightlights,” as one of the tracks on her new album sings about. She also talked about the trials and triumphs of raising a non-verbal ten year old with autism. Allison says God gives us the child we need. She is so tuned into her spiritual being. We talk about what it felt like to be nominated for an Oscar and a Grammy and playing the Oscars. This

FYI is a gathering place for women to have lively, authentic, interactive conversations with experts about your health and medical concerns. Basically they hold several meetings each week that last 1 hour and they bring in a TOP EXPERT to discuss openly topics that we all want to know about as women. Topics include food and nutrition, women’s health, emotional well-being, aging parents, skin care, disease prevention, fertility and pregnancy, exercise and fitness, relationships, sex, anxiety in ourselves and children, parenting and family health.... you name it, they cover it. FYI is a true service and asset to women, giving us easy access to experts that we would otherwise never know how to get in touch with, and then allowing us to ask our hard question. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikki is a badass. She has spent her whole adult life pursuing her dream of being a news anchor. Not only did she make that happen, but she landed the coveted seat at Nashville’s top news outlet WKRN. We talk about the sacrifices and victories she has had along the way to that chair. Then we get to real heart-strings talk. Nikki and I were pregnant together, and she was due only 2 weeks before me. Then fate had another plan. Her precious, fighter of a daughter Andi, decided to make her debut into this world 12 weeks early, making her born at 28 weeks. Andi was 1.4 pounds and a micro-premie. After spending 71 scary, hard, emotional and blessed days in the NICU Andi got to come home! This episode is so inspiring as Nikki recalls all the God moments that happened while in the NICU and how she processed and handled her fear. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I dive into why I feel like it is so important to take the time to get clear and set your intentions, dreams and goals for the new year. Whether you write them down or make a picture board, I think it is essential to know what your heart is wanting, so then you can build a road map on how to get there. I tell you how I do it, what my goals are for the new year, and how to start visualizing your dream future when you feel lost and don’t know where to turn.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about why “skinny” is not the goal, her new app PRETTY MUSCLES that spells out everything you need to know fitness/diet, plus she talks about what it was like serving our country for 9 years as the first female platoon leader. She also tells me why and how she’s fearless, how she absolutely DOES NOT CARE what anyone thinks about her which allows her to live authentically, annnnnd how dancing with her hubby every Saturday is essential to her well being. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s easy to get lost in alllllll the daily tasks we have to do: pumping, feeding, burping, changing dirty diapers, bathing, bed times, not sleeping enough.... getting work done in between all of this whole trying to keep a house running and being a good wife, friend daughter etc.... sometimes it’s easy to complain and focus on what’s “hard” in our lives instead of focusing on all our blessings. This podcast is about reframing the way we view our daily lives. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Maile laughs, the joy that she exudes shakes any room she’s in. That’s the thing about Maile, she’s all soul. Everything she does in this life she means and feels. She has chased her dreams from being a waitress in LA serving superstars to landing a deal in pop group/reality show Eden’s Crush that sold 1 million units, to following love across the world, signing a record deal w a country label while simultaneously getting pregnant with her first child Kona Blue... Maile has done it all. And she shares her life and wisdom that she has collected with so much laughter, heart and depth. We cry, we laugh, and she shares what true happiness and fulfillment means to her. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristen, Ariel and Danielle have heard more personal details about most women in Nashville than they would probably care to know. They own The Showroom, which is THE place to rent any kind of evening gown. When women are trying on a dress, all of their deepest insecurities and negative self talk come out. The Showroom ladies share with me how hard we are on ourselves as women, and how we pick ourselves apart in the attempt to be “perfect.” The Showroom is an amazing place bc Ariel, Kristen and Danielle’s only goal is to make every woman that comes in the store feel like a million bucks and comfortable in their skin. They talk about the importance of community and supporting each other and how the store has become an amazing so space for fun, encouragement and spreading love and confidence between women. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I cover everything I packed that had me fully prepared while traveling w Sunny on her first flight and trip away from home. I talk about how I adjusted her sleep schedule and made it work on the fly (literally in the air lol), tips for equalizing her ears during take off and landing, what I carried on and how I travelled w her stroller, how to carry on breast milk, plus answered a lot of questions from y’all about traveling with a baby. I also address a lot of my fears and anxieties I had about exposing her to germs and sick people and kids. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My mom is wise. She is beautiful. She is never quick to anger or assumptions. She gives people the benefit of the doubt and she ALWAYS assumes the best in people. She CHOOSES to see the good in the world. She CHOOSES to be open minded and non-judgmental. She loves to learn and expand her mind through art, travel, people, books, philosophy, nature, and the life experience in general. I look up to her so much. As a child she never yelled at us, she always would sit us down and have a conversation about right and wrong and she would let us use our own minds to figure out why we should or shouldn’t do something. The older I get the more I adore the woman my mom has chosen to be. I say “chosen” bc I realize that we get to choose how we respond to life’s circumstances that are put on our path. My mom has always chosen to embrace her journey, learn from the heartaches, and never play a victim. This conversation is full of wisdom and grace from my mother. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcas

This episode is coming to you from my bath tub after I had a breakdown and cried bc I only got 3-4 hours of sleep last night (do to Sunny escaping her swaddle

Mary is stunning. You see her and she takes your breath away, literally. Then you talk to her and you realize her heart is so pure and kind. I loved this conversation bc Mary Reames is so transparent about every different chapter of her life and evolution w Bear. They met and married in their early 20’s at college when they had no careers yet, and were living on young love and dreams. Now after being together over 15 years, with 2 precious young sons, she and Bear have grown up together, navigated fame, weathered storms, and grown stronger than ever. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I talk about every birth control I have tried (which is quite a few), how I feel they work and their side effects in my opinion. I also get real about understanding when you ovulate and what birth control method I like the best and am currently using. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is pure therapy. I went into this interview wanting to talk to Ashley all about how she is one of the most respected entertainment hosts in Nashville. She has worked with Rolling Stone, Country Weekly, GAC, CMT, covered every major county award show and host her own successful Nashville entertainment based podcast “All Our Favorite People.” But instead we had soul talk. Went went real deep. Like all the way back to the moment in Ashley’s childhood where she remembered being completely free before the world made her believe that she wasn’t enough. Then we have a BREAKTHROUGH moment where we realize she has found that girl again, after committing the last year to intensive therapy, and she is truly living free and worthy like how she remembered herself as a child. This episode is truly healing and inspiring to walk through the emotional journey of Ashley’s life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since becoming a new mom I have struggled with a lot of anxiety. Mom guilt is for real. I always thought moms just said it kinda like a cliche and joke, but now I realize how crippling it can be. In this episode I talk about my struggles and how I’m finding ways to cope with mom guilt. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being around GiGi truly feels as sweet, magical and light hearted as walking into her world famous cupcake store, GiGi’s. She is fearless. She does what it takes to move herself forward and she is not afraid of risking it all for a dream. Failure is not even something she worries about, because she always knows God is guiding her and something else will be around the corner if a door closes in her face. GiGi’s first business was a cleaning company that she took Nashville when she moved to pursue her dream of singing country music. She tells an amazing story of how she found herself in the house of young Taylor Swift, cleaning her toilet while she was singing “teardrops on my guitar,” before Taylor had become a star. At that moment GiGi decided her dream of being a country music star was over. I love that GiGi preaches a message we don’t hear too often “that there are times in life where you have to let your dreams die in order to realize what you’re really meant to create.” GiGi is an author, she has been on

Paula is a registered nurse who basically coaches new parents and newborns on when to sleep, eat and play. Her business is called NASHVILLE BABY BOSS. She is a WEALTH of knowledge and has taught me everything about taking care of Sunny and informing me on what she needs from how much to feed her, guiding me through breast feeding, SIDS and how to set yourself up for the safest environment with your child, plus gently guiding Sunny into a consistent sleep schedule. Because of Paula I am greatly able to reduce my anxiety of being a new mother and know what Sunny needs. By 2 months old Sunny started sleeping through the night 7:30-7 and waking up happy and smiley because of Paula’s coaching. Sunny rarely cries and it’s only right when she’s ready for nap time or sleep bc her needs are always met and prepared for due to her schedule. Tune in now to hear Paula share her incredible knowledge of newborns! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for priv