The Refreshingly Normal Podcast with Kēfla and Cree

The Refreshingly Normal Podcast

Welcome to The Refreshingly Normal Podcast, where real life meets real laughs. We are Kēfla and Lucrecia (Cree), a married couple of 22 years, long-time educators, and now stepping into the world of mental health counseling. Think of us as your favorite Unc and Auntie of the podcast world, keeping it honest, heartfelt, and hilariously human.

We’re also proud parents of twin young men who just turned 21 and are officially stepping into adulthood, which means paying their own bills (finally!). From raising kids to letting go, we’re navigating this new chapter with the same mix of love, humor, and a little side-eye.

Each week, we dive into the ups and downs of parenting, love, marriage, dating, and everything in between, served with a side of humor and practical wisdom. Whether we’re sharing lessons from the classroom, stories from our travels, or awkward moments at the gym or dinner table, one thing’s for sure, we keep it refreshingly normal.

So grab a cup of coffee (or a protein shake) and join the conversation. It’s therapy meets kitchen table talk… and you’re invited.

Podcasting since 2025 • 49 episodes

The Refreshingly Normal Podcast with Kēfla and Cree

Latest Episodes

We Celebrate 23 Years By Protecting Peace At Home

Twenty-three years married sounds like a finish line, but for us it’s more like proof that you can keep learning each other if you stay curious. We start with the real stuff: back to school exhaustion, work trainings, getting knocked out by a q...

August 10, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 49 • 1:23:32

What If A Lab Result Changes Everything

A positive test result should never feel like a midnight ambush, and a busy job should not be the thing that slowly breaks your body or your marriage. We start with a real week-in-the-life check-in that turns into a deep talk on educator burnou...

August 02, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 48 • 1:26:39

Caring For Aging Parents Without Losing Yourself

We’re back, and the first thing we do is tell the truth about why we disappeared. Between a studio refresh, packed schedules, and trying to make everything “just right,” we learned the difference between being consistent and being realistic. Se...

July 26, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 47 • 1:20:13

Savannah Stories And Summer Reset

A conference trip turns into a whole reality check. We’re fresh back from Savannah talking school climate work, the kind of sessions that stick with you, and why hope theory and nervous system regulation aren’t just “education words” but real l...

June 07, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 46 • 1:14:44

When Life Changes Fast

A job offer can feel like a miracle when you’ve spent a year grinding, doubting, and still showing up anyway. We’re talking about the real-life chain reaction that starts with CPR certification, turns into a last-minute interview, and ends with...

May 31, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 45 • 1:10:33