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 • 41 episodes

The Refreshingly Normal Podcast with Kēfla and Cree

Latest Episodes

A Thank You Prayer Can Change Your Day

Somebody gets fired from a bank over an $800 error, says a quiet gratitude prayer on the train, and 15 seconds later gets a call that changes everything. That story sets the tone for a conversation about faith, mindset, and why “thank you” can ...

May 03, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 41 • 1:19:39

What Happens To Kids When We Remove Every Hard Thing

Episode 40 starts with our usual check-in, but it quickly turns into one of those conversations that sticks with you. We’re talking about heavy weeks, supporting people through grief, and how easy it is to carry everyone else’s emotions home wi...

April 26, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 40 • 1:18:24

Let Your Kids Go So They Grow

A 13-year-old wants to go to the movies with friends and her mom says yes only if she can sit there and watch them. The friend backs out immediately, and that one text thread opens a bigger question: are we protecting kids, or preventing them f...

April 20, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 39 • 1:18:13

We Play Say It Or Sip It And Get Honest About Marriage

A spring break week sounds simple until you stack it with real life: a last-minute Easter dinner, new food spots, a wine tasting on the beltline, a random celebrity sighting, and then the gut punch of HVAC quotes that cost like a car. We’re tal...

April 12, 2026 • 1:38:53

Petty Irritations

A smoke detector chirp can ruin your whole night, a loud chewer can make you see red, and one negative person can drain the air out of a room. We get into why those “small” irritations don’t come out of nowhere and what they might be telling yo...

April 05, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 37 • 1:11:28