Worst Foot Forward is where Rafe and Stephanie talk about the beautiful mess of real life — relationships, raising kids, sex, mistakes, faith, and the funny, painful, and meaningful parts in between. No gurus. No filters. Just two people trying to grow, love, and laugh without pretending to have it all figured out. It’s honest, unpolished, sometimes raw — and always real.

Worst Foot Forward
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Podcast Overview
Worst Foot Forward is where Rafe and Stephanie talk about the beautiful mess of real life — relationships, raising kids, sex, mistakes, faith, and the funny, painful, and meaningful parts in between. No gurus. No filters. Just two people trying to grow, love, and laugh without pretending to have it all figured out. It’s honest, unpolished, sometimes raw — and always real.
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Publishing Since
10/30/2025
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Recent Episodes

February 5, 2026
Episode 8- Navigating Mental Health: A Personal Journey
<p>In this conversation, Rafe and Stephanie explore the complexities of mental health, focusing on personal experiences with depression, ADHD, and the impact of family trauma. They discuss the importance of therapy, medication, and self-awareness in navigating mental health challenges. Through their candid dialogue, they emphasize the need for open discussions about difficult topics and the role of art as a form of emotional expression. The conversation highlights the significance of developing coping mechanisms and understanding the nuances of mental health diagnoses. In this conversation, Stephanie and Rafe explore the complexities of living with ADHD and depression, discussing their personal experiences and the impact on their relationship. They delve into the importance of self-awareness, coping strategies, and the role of medication in managing mental health. The couple emphasizes the significance of support, understanding, and communication in navigating challenges together. They also share insights on personal growth through therapy, the power of positive affirmations, and the necessity of creating a positive daily routine. Ultimately, they highlight the journey of transforming shame into action and the importance of consistency in self-care for a healthier relationship.</p>

January 14, 2026
Episode 7- Grief, Grit, and Becoming with Kathryne (Grigar) Porter
<p>In this episode of Worst Foot Forward, Rafe and Steph sit down with Rafe’s sister, <strong>Kathryne</strong>, for an honest, funny, and deeply human conversation about grief, healing, and what happens after loss changes everything.</p><p>Kathryne shares her perspective on losing their mom, how the last 14 months reshaped her life, and what healing has actually looked like in real time—not the Instagram version. They talk about family dynamics, love that doesn’t know where to go, and how grief has a way of stripping things down to what really matters.</p><p>The conversation also explores Kathryne’s massive personal transformation, including a 140-pound weight loss, learning to care for herself differently, parenting while healing, and her experience with Steph’s hypnosis work. Along the way, there’s plenty of laughter, sibling honesty, and a lighthearted look at what it’s really like being Rafe Grigar’s sister.</p><p>This isn’t a tragedy episode. It’s a conversation about growth, embodiment, humor, and finding your footing again after life knocks you sideways.</p>

January 3, 2026
Episode 6- Therapy Isn’t One Thing
<p>Most people have an opinion about therapy — even if they’ve never tried it.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, we talk about the different counseling and healing modalities we’ve actually experienced, including CBT, EMDR, large group awareness training, and ketamine-assisted therapy. Where they came from, what they’re designed to do, and where they helped… or didn’t.</p><p><br /></p><p>We also explore the archetypes of people who feel like they don’t need therapy — the stoic, the fixer, the intellectualizer, the spiritual bypasser, and the burned-once — and how much of that resistance is shaped by culture, family, gender, and identity rather than truth.</p><p><br /></p><p>This isn’t an episode about convincing anyone to go to therapy.</p><p>It’s about curiosity, choice, and understanding that healing isn’t one-size-fits-all.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you’ve ever thought:</p><p> • “I should be able to handle this on my own”</p><p> • “Therapy didn’t work for me”</p><p> • “I already understand myself”</p><p> • or “There has to be another way”</p><p><br /></p><p>This conversation is for you.</p>
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