“Long story long.” - (Notoriously) Anastasiya
We’ll chat about love + marriage, friendship + faith — and all the magic (& mess) in-between.
Sharing honest stories from my life- the inspiring highs, the hard seasons that shape us, and the beauty found along the in-between. From dog-mom life to my latest chapter as a Mama, this is a space for heartfelt conversations about growth, grace, and the richness of everyday moments.
Because sometimes it’s in the hardest seasons- that we find the biggest blessings.
Cheers to the seasons that shape us!
With baby number two’s arrival right around the corner, it’s time to press pause on The Anastasiya Podcast so I can soak in these last few weeks of our little family of three (technically four 🐾), finish up some last-minute projects, and make room for our newest family member’s arrival.
There’s so much sadness in stepping away from something I love so much, but I know it’s necessary to shift the tiny amount of capacity I have available each day entirely toward my growing family.
As I step into this next chapter, I’m looking forward to trusting God with what’s ahead and taking some time to reflect on the past two seasons of The Anastasiya Podcast: what has worked, what I’ve loved, what I’ve learned, and what I’d like to shift and improve moving forward.
See you all in 4 months, as a mom of 2!
7 Aug 2026
Ep 2.20 - Camping Redemption: Why We're NOT Selling the Camper
There are certain memories that become part of your family story, and sometimes they don't start out the way you expected.
Last year, we took our first camping trip with an 8-month-old and came home convinced that our desire for adventure and traveling was on hold... temporarily. (But truthfully, it felt like permanently.) It was draining and overwhelming, and as a result we decided to sell our truck-bed camper. If camping wasn't ever going to look the same again, what was the point?
Fast forward one year, and we just got home from camping with a toddler, our dog, and another baby on the way. Was it perfect? No. Redemption-filled? Absolutely.
In this episode, we share the special moments (and the chaos in between) that turned this trip into our camping redemption story. We talk about how we shifted our expectations before we even left home, what parenting has taught us about creating family traditions, and why some of life's best memories are made right smack dab in the middle of the messy seasons.
If you've ever wondered whether the hard season you're in right now is forever, or questioned whether something is still worth doing because it's difficult, I hope this conversation reminds you that sometimes all you need is another chance. It's okay to change your mind. It's okay to adjust as you brave the storm. The sun will shine again, mamas!
28 Jul 2026
Ep 2.19 - Moms: It Takes A Village... And Sometimes That Village Costs Money
One of the biggest lies modern motherhood silently tells us (by constantly showing us) is that we're supposed to do it all ourselves. In this episode, I'm sharing my most recent deep dive: personal capacity and the help you don't see.
It's always the perfect storm: my husband's schedule gets crazy, solo parenting becomes the norm, and my lifeline (GMA) goes away on vacation - the trifecta that reminds me I've reached my personal capacity, and this mama needs a village.
Every family's village looks different because everyone's circumstances are different. Some spouses work Monday through Friday, 9 to 5, and have consistency in their availability at home, while other families navigate rotating schedules, second and third shifts, or months-long deployments.
Sometimes it's spouses, grandparents, or siblings. Other times it's babysitters, daycare, nannies, or au pairs. The problem is, we usually only see the finished picture - not the helping hands behind it. And when we forget that, it's easy to become our own toughest critics.
To my fellow moms out there in need of a village, raising their little ones while trying not to lose themselves in the shuffle: you owe it to yourself to build your village if one doesn't live close by. Even if it's just a few precious hours a week.
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