Growing Pains and Gains
Welcome to *Growing Pains and Gains*, the podcast where five lifelong friends, navigating life across three states—Nebraska, Kansas and Texas—share their real, raw, and often hilarious takes on everything under the sun. From the challenges of motherhood and millennials raising kids in a Gen-Z world to tackling perimenopause, finances, and career shifts, we’re diving into it all. We’ll talk about balancing body image, exercise, and fashion. Whether it’s embarrassing moments, personal successes, losses, marriage, dating in your 30’s or the wild ride of raising preteens, toddlers and every age in between, we’re here for the messy and the meaningful. Join us as we embrace the growing pains and celebrate the gains that come with life’s journey.st weblog
Episodes

Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
🎙️ Welcome to the fourteenth episode of Growing Pains & Gains Podcast! This week we have an important update to share, and we'll be having girl talk - raising children, relationships, and so much more.
Make sure to follow us on Instagram @gpag_thepodcast for behind-the-scenes updates and check out our YouTube channel @GrowingPainsandGainsPodcast for more content. 🌱✨
Music from #uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/nick-petrov/we-can-dream
License Code: 90JALN4YGYLXGAXO
We’re excited to have you along on this journey – tune in and let’s grow together! 🙌

Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
🎙️ Welcome to the thirteenth episode of Growing Pains & Gains Podcast! In honor of Autism Awareness month, Kathryn and our special guest host, Kallie, will share their journeys of raising autistic children.
Make sure to follow us on Instagram @gpag_thepodcast for behind-the-scenes updates and check out our YouTube channel @GrowingPainsandGainsPodcast for more content. 🌱✨
Music from #uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/nick-petrov/we-can-dream
License Code: 90JALN4YGYLXGAXO
We’re excited to have you along on this journey – tune in and let’s grow together! 🙌

Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
🎙️ Welcome to the twelfth episode of Growing Pains & Gains Podcast! In this episode, Alex will lead the discussion of balancing motherhood and careers.
Make sure to follow us on Instagram @gpag_thepodcast for behind-the-scenes updates and check out our YouTube channel @GrowingPainsandGainsPodcast for more content. 🌱✨
Music from #uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/nick-petrov/we-can-dream
License Code: 90JALN4YGYLXGAXO
We’re excited to have you along on this journey – tune in and let’s grow together! 🙌

Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
🎙️ Welcome to the eleventh episode of Growing Pains & Gains Podcast! In this episode, Kathryn and Chelsea will lead the discussion on being Alcohol-free.
Here is the link for the 30 Day Alcohol-Free Challenge by Annie Grace
https://a.co/d/0wGOulv
Make sure to follow us on Instagram @gpag_thepodcast for behind-the-scenes updates and check out our YouTube channel @GrowingPainsandGainsPodcast for more content. 🌱✨
Music from #uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/nick-petrov/we-can-dream
License Code: 90JALN4YGYLXGAXO
We’re excited to have you along on this journey – tune in and let’s grow together! 🙌

Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
🎙️ Welcome to the tenth episode of Growing Pains & Gains Podcast! In this episode, we'll be doing another Pop Culture conversation.
Make sure to follow us on Instagram @gpag_thepodcast for behind-the-scenes updates and check out our YouTube channel @GrowingPainsandGainsPodcast for more content. 🌱✨
Music from #uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/nick-petrov/we-can-dream
License Code: 90JALN4YGYLXGAXO
We’re excited to have you along on this journey – tune in and let’s grow together! 🙌

Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
🎙️ Welcome to the ninth episode of Growing Pains & Gains Podcast! In this episode, we have our first guest host, Michelle Tholen discussing Gut Health.Michelle is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care across the lifespan. With over a decade of experience as a Registered Nurse, Michelle has worked in various healthcare settings, gaining a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health. Now, as a PMHNP, she specializes in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and holistic treatment approaches to help individuals achieve stability and well-being.
Make sure to follow us on Instagram @gpag_thepodcast for behind-the-scenes updates and check out our YouTube channel @GrowingPainsandGainsPodcast for more content. 🌱✨
Music from #uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/nick-petrov/we-can-dream
License Code: 90JALN4YGYLXGAXO
We’re excited to have you along on this journey – tune in and let’s grow together! 🙌

Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
🎙️ Welcome to the eighth episode of Growing Pains & Gains Podcast! In this episode, we’re discussing Enneagrams.
The book we reference during our episode is The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzzane Stable. It can be purchased on Amazon using the following link https://a.co/d/foxIZnS
Make sure to follow us on Instagram @gpag_thepodcast for behind-the-scenes updates and check out our YouTube channel @GrowingPainsandGainsPodcast for more content. 🌱✨
Music from #uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/nick-petrov/we-can-dream
License Code: 90JALN4YGYLXGAXO
We’re excited to have you along on this journey – tune in and let’s grow together! 🙌

Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
🎙️ Welcome to the seventh episode of Growing Pains & Gains Podcast! In this episode, we’re discussing Mindset and Self-Care.
Make sure to follow us on Instagram @gpag_thepodcast for behind-the-scenes updates and check out our YouTube channel @GrowingPainsandGainsPodcast for more content. 🌱✨
Music from #uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/nick-petrov/we-can-dream
License Code: 90JALN4YGYLXGAXO
We’re excited to have you along on this journey – tune in and let’s grow together! 🙌

Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
🎙️ Welcome to the sixth episode of Growing Pains & Gains Podcast! In this episode, we’re discussing the Alumni Weekend in Coffeyville and some of our Favorite Things.
Make sure to follow us on Instagram @gpag_thepodcast for behind-the-scenes updates, and check out our YouTube channel @GrowingPainsandGainsPodcast for more content. 🌱✨
Links to Our Favorite Things
Kathryn - Ryze Mushroom Matcha
https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/products/ryze-mushroom-matcha-30-servings
Kathryn - Vibration Plate
https://a.co/d/cePzQgn
Maria - Tinted Sunscreen
Kosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 | Nordstrom
Maria – Oliveda
https://us.olivetreepeople.com/products/f59-hydroxytyrosol-corrective-serum-face
Chelsea - Crystal Deodorant
https://a.co/d/d4rBLft
Audra - Ninja Creami
https://a.co/d/0FGgOGa
Audra - Garmin Watch
https://a.co/d/cDJ82c8
Alex - Face Towels
https://a.co/d/efBRg0u
Alex - Under Eye Masks
https://a.co/d/0LBqD3J
Alex - Almonds
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kirkland-Signature-Herb-Garlic-Almonds-2-2-Pounds/896432371?adid=22222222221220085369&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&veh=sem&c=mWebSmartBanner&vtcWeb=Rj0PIxT1npcb8sy1RgDPQU&expiryTime=1740431094613&sid=284f34e2-50c2-4a39-bd3a-e4514c952237
Music from #uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/nick-petrov/we-can-dream
License Code: 90JALN4YGYLXGAXO
We’re excited to have you along on this journey – tune in and let’s grow together! 🙌

Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
🎙️ Welcome to the fifth episode of Growing Pains & Gains Podcast! In this episode, we’re discussing Pop Culture and playing the game We Listen & We Don't Judge. We're discussing everything from the Super Bowl to the Blake Lively drama.
Make sure to follow us on Instagram @gpag_thepodcast for behind-the-scenes updates, and check out our YouTube channel @GrowingPainsandGainsPodcast for more content. 🌱✨
Music from #uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/nick-petrov/we-can-dream
License Code: 90JALN4YGYLXGAXO
We’re excited to have you along on this journey – tune in and let’s grow together! 🙌