Today I wanted to share some observations I have been noticing as a new mom. Is too much information a bad thing? Are objective truths controversial? Can an infant and mother be "too" attached? Is society normalizing things that should have never been normal. We chat about all that and more in today’s episode!

Reagan Conrad

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Can I Do One Mom Thing Without a Debate?

Millennials spent the last decade dominating the design of households across America with an aesthetic coined "millennial gray." But now, as Gen Z enters the phase of homeownership, we’re rejecting boring trends in favor of a much more lived-in, colorful look.

As with so much of art, I think these choices speak to something even deeper within our culture. Let’s dive in!

Gen Z is Bringing Color Back to America’s Decor

After deep diving into the craziness of the fast fashion industry, many people are looking for solutions. My best advice? Thrifting. I thought it would be fun to give you my best thrift tips if you want to try to score some cool finds on a budget!

The Thrift Store Is Our New Mall

Clothes didn’t always fall apart after a few washes. Over the years, trends have gotten faster, fabrics have gotten thinner, and finding clothes that last has become a challenge. I wanted to explore the rise of fast fashion and why finding a decent T-shirt feels like asking too much. Let’s dive in.

You’re Not Crazy... Clothes Are Getting Worse

Women are being oppressed and losing all of their rights. They are asking us to be their voice. We in the West have a responsibility to talk about it, even when it’s uncomfortable to confront the realities of Islam. Let’s dive in.

The Oppression Western Women Refuse to Name

The story behind kratom is far from over. After our first deep dive, several states have moved to ban or heavily restrict it. It turns out the rabbit hole goes much deeper.

A huge shout-out to Dean and Cameron from End Kratom Addiction for sharing their stories with us.

To learn more about the dangers of kratom and find additional resources, visit: https://www.endkratomaddiction.org

What Happened After We Exposed Kratom

Our country will never be the same after the death of Charlie Kirk. A year later, I have been reflecting on what I learned, and what we need to never forget.

Charlie Kirk's Death Changed How I see Everything

Trends on social media reward mothers who post disparagingly about their families under the guise of being "real" and "relatable." Or worse, they post videos of themselves making their kids cry just to be funny and get views. It’s a bizarre trend that needs to stop.

When Did Hating Your Kids Become Content?

It’s easy to be nice. It’s not always easy to be kind. Today, I wanted to deep dive into some thoughts I’ve been wrestling with regarding how we are supposed to navigate this culture as Christians who are called to be both kind and truth-tellers.

The Reality Some Christians Don’t Want to Face

My generation is obsessed with lattes. It’s a cultural phenomenon I find myself apart of so I thought it would be fun and try to understand why the "fun drink" business is booming.

The Real Reason You're Hooked on Fun Drinks

Lindsay Clancy murdered her three precious children before jumping out of a bedroom window. Her husband found the horrific scene. She claims she was suffering from Postpartum psychosis, but does not dispute the fact that her children died at her own hands. While Lindsay doesn’t dispute that, the internet does. A TikTok mob is swirling around this heinous crime and the support for the murderer is astounding. Let’s unpack this phenomenon, and why it’s so dangerous when justice lies in the balance.

TikTok Is Not the Lindsey Clancy Jury

McKenna West was hired as a surrogate to carry a couple’s baby into the world. Halfway through the pregnancy, the couple decided they wanted McKenna to abort their baby boy. She refused. A fight ensued. The story felt too dystopian to be true, but it is. I decided to deep dive to learn the full story in today’s episode.

Parents Wanted Their Baby Aborted. Their Surrogate Said No.

The Savannah Bananas have exploded onto the scene with their eclectic and non stop entertainment style of baseball known as Banana Ball. You’ve probably seen them all over social media. After wanting to get to a Bananaball game for YEARS, I finally made it inside the most exciting, chaotic and captivating ball parks in the country by going behind the scenes. Come with me as we dive into the Banana Ball phenomenon.

Why Is Everyone Obsessed with the Savannah Bananas?

I love a good true crime documentary as much as anyone, but lately I've been asking myself if our obsession has gone too far. From binge-watching murder documentaries to treating real cases like entertainment, I wanted to take a deeper look at how true crime may be shaping the way we think, feel, and respond to real-world violence.

True Crime is Actually Changing You

A video I recently made about motherhood triggered some feminists on the internet while other women resonated with it. To the women who didn’t believe what I said, I decided to take a dive back into early feminist literature to highlight my point and also emphasize why the early feminist's framework on motherhood is still affecting our culture today. -RC

The Feminists Did Actually Say That

Our food wasn't always full of chemicals, preservatives, seed oils- you name it. The ingredient lists are full of words we can't even pronounce let alone know what they really are. Yet, we eat these foods daily. I talked with MASA chips founder Steven Rofrano to learn more about the history of our food and the steps that are being taken to reverse course and improve the health of our nation!

The Food Experiment You Never Agreed To

Postpartum has been one of the most beautiful and unexpected seasons of my life. In this video, I want to share what this journey has really been like and some of the lessons I've learned along the way. If you've experienced postpartum yourself or you're preparing for it, I'd love to hear your perspective. Let's dive in. -RC

The Best and Worst of Postpartum

After seeing two completely different examples from the animal kingdom, I couldn't help but think about the value of human life and why we often view it so differently. From chick embryos to baby kangaroos, these incredible examples of early life raise some important questions about consistency and the humanity of the unborn, so lets dive in. -RC

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The Strongest Pro-Life Argument That No One Talks About

What happens when someone who's constantly connected to their phone spends 24 hours without it? I wanted to find out for myself. I left my phone behind and headed into nature to see what it felt like to disconnect from technology and reconnect with the real world.

To better understand what screens are doing to our brains and why unplugging can be so difficult. I also sat down with Dr. John Hutton, Attending Physician at Children health, Dallas as well as a an Associate Professor at Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Together, we explore how our relationship with technology is shaping the way we think, focus, and experience the world around us.

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This is the home for deep dives, interviews, and mini-documentaries about the issues I care about most. Every question I want to ask and every story I want to explore will live here. One big journey. One channel for all of it. I’m so excited for you guys to see what we’ve been working on. Welcome!

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I'm Addicted to My Phone. So I Spent 24 Hours Without It

The question of whether or not to show my son's face online is one I've been wrestling with lately. As someone who shares parts of my life on the internet, I've felt the tension between documenting meaningful moments and protecting my child's privacy. In this video, I'm sharing some of the thoughts and questions I've been considering as I navigate this aspect of parenting in the digital age. I'd love to hear your perspective, so be sure to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments as we continue this conversation together. Let's dive in. -RC

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This is the home for deep dives, interviews, and mini-documentaries about the issues I care about most. Every question I want to ask and every story I want to explore will live here. One big journey. One channel for all of it. I’m so excited for you guys to see what we’ve been working on. Welcome!

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