Roots and Rise
Rooted in real life… rising anyway.
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Episodes
40 episodes
Rapid Fire with our Queen, Tessa Dorrell
The girls had so much fun with Miss Oklahoma, Tess Dorrell, that we kept her around as long as possible for a rapid fire, interview session. All you Miss O hopefuls, take notes. (maybe of what not to do...)
It's MISS OKLAHOMA!
Kels and Madi have the honor of sitting down with the current Miss Oklahoma, Tessa Dorrell, to talk about her title, experiences, struggles, and future plans. In perfect roots and rise fashion, nothing is off the table and we really get to see ...
Romanticizing Discipline
What if discipline didn't feel hard, but instead felt like something you actually wanted to come back to?We've been taught that discipline has to feel rigid, intense, and restrictive. We think that's why so many people can't sti...
Faith?
We're focusing on Faith, but not the kind you grew up hearing about.In this episode we open up about our real doubts, the beliefs we’ve quietly wrestled with, and the parts of Christianity that have shaped and challenged us. This include...
The hardest thing...
In this episode Kels and Madi open up about the hardest thing they have never told anyone. They address the shame and fear that keep us disconnected, and the parts of us that we are hiding because they feel wrong.The girls take som...
Questions for fun
In this shorter, light-hearted episode, Kels and Madi ask each other "rapid fire" questions. This one is nothing short of comical and unhinged.
Circle of Care with Shannon Davis
In this episode, Kels and Madi have the privilege of learning all about Circle of Care and the foster care experience with Vice President of Development, Shannon Davis. She gives us low down on what it takes to be an effective foster parent, wh...
Microaggressions with Charlie
Kels and Madi sit down with their friend and producer Charlie Ludden to discuss his personal experience living as a Black man in Oklahoma. They break down the microagressions that are still very prevalent and listen for ways they can be better ...
Ask me anything...
Kels and Madi do a random AMA to eachother. From body issues and sex, to trauma and inspirations, this is one of THE most vulnerable and relatable episodes released yet. Listen now.
Who are we if we aren't performing?
Kels is diving back into the world of performing, and Madi is releasing the performative mask her social media cleanse has revealed. The girls dive into their fears, realizations, and intimate stories to deeply connect with listeners.
Starting off on the wrong foot...
Kels and Madi are back for season 3 with an intention to bring more honesty, inclusivity, and vulnerability. This season opener explores what to do when your New Year intentions start off on the wrong foot. From falling off a treadmill to accid...
NEW YORRRRKKK!!
Live from Queens, its Kels and Madi. You're getting a true experience with the girls filming a podcast the morning after their epic broadway experience, smack dab in the middle of their New York trip.
Mezzo-WHAT? We may get cancelled..
Welcome to a crowd favorite kind of episode: Madi and Kels are unhinged, hilarious, but also deeply spiritual and emotional. Enjoy this episode that hits to the core and hopefully doesn't get us cancelled...
Presenting our star: Kellye Rae!
In this episode we are interviewing not only one of our best friends and garage gals, but an up and coming music star, Kellye Rae. Kellye encourages us to chase our dreams and to feel more confident in WHO we are as women. You will leave this e...
HOT TAKES aka Mathilda Wormtuck
Kels and Madi interview each other on their rapid fire hot takes. Per usual, this leads to a side conversation about Kelsey's new alter ego, among other hilarious off topic, topics. Tune in for a good giggle!
Digging Deeper
In this episode, Madi and Kels get candid with real life struggles in the current and past seasons on their lives. From eating disorders, to people pleasing tendencies, confronting these parts of life together makes for a relatable episode.
The Whimsy of Life
Kels and Madi are discussing the imperative presence of whimsy in a women's life. How do we lose it, then find it and implement the outrageous quirkiness that makes us whimsical? Listen to find out more.
Let's talk about sex.
Kels and Madi breaking the stigma of "ladies don't talk about..." and talking about it. They're exploring the fear of shame and the freedom of finding healthy physical connection in their marriages.
Love Your Enemy
Kels and Madi explore areas of their lives that could be categorized as enemies, and what they're actively doing to pursue God through them.
Receiving Love
Kels and Madi discuss ways they have been rooted in their faith this week, and areas where they feel they could rise up and be better christians. This segues into talk about how it's hard to receive love with our guards down.
Patriarchy, Meet Jesus
Could dismantling the emotional barriers of the patriarchy and allowing society to get comfortable with uncomfortable feelings be the cure? It's never that simple, but this episode is sure to enlighten and connect with most listeners.
Codependent Christian
In this episode, Kels and Madi explore the relationship between codependency and the Christian faith. By exploring what codependency actually means and how it effects many of us, the girls are able to explore how it causes a deterrence from the...
The Messy Middle: Not Where We Planned
Kels and Madi are back for season 2. This season is focusing on The Messy Middle of life, specifically, in this episode, what happens when you aren't quite where you planned to be in life.
FUNNY- A BONUS EPISODE
Kels and Madi made a bonus episode to hold listeners over until the fall. The intention behind this episode is simply to make each other laugh.
What I Said I'd Never Do...
The title says it all. In this season 1 finale episode, Kels and Madi confess the things they once proclaimed they would never do...and now absolutely partake in. This episode is full of humor and connection, helping to bridge the gap between j...
