NeoTrad Life

Healing Isn’t Linear: Breaking the Cycle of Self-Doubt after a trigger

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0300

In this episode of the NeoTrad Life Podcast, we open up an honest conversation about self-doubt—the kind that sneaks back in when you least expect it. Even after doing the hard work of setting boundaries and removing toxic or abusive people from your life, it can take just one text, one memory, or one moment to trigger that familiar spiral.

Why does that happen? Why can something so small feel so powerful?

We explore how self-doubt is deeply conditioned, especially in relationships where your sense of worth has been challenged over time. Healing isn’t linear, and progress doesn’t mean immunity. It means awareness. It means recognizing the reaction without letting it define you.

This episode dives into the emotional aftermath of breaking away, the reality of being triggered, and the importance of giving yourself grace when old patterns resurface. We talk about grounding yourself in truth, rebuilding trust within your own voice, and finding healthier ways to respond instead of react.

Because the truth is—we all face moments of self-doubt. And we all find ourselves navigating the consequences of those spirals in different ways. The goal isn’t perfection. It’s learning how to come back to yourself, again and again.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated with your own healing process or questioned your strength after a setback, this conversation is for you.

NeoTrad Life: Welcome Home — Create, Connect, Celebrate

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0300

We’re thrilled to open the doors to our new creative space and invite you on an adventure where tradition meets the new: a place to make art, share stories, and build community in love, joy, and curiosity. Expect hands-on workshops, pop-up shows, collaboration opportunities, live recordings, and events designed to help makers, families, and friends thrive.

Join us as we grow NeoTrad Life into a home for creative risk-taking, healing, and celebration. Subscribe, come by, and bring your ideas — there’s room here for everyone to create.

Come check out all the new opportunities at www.neotradelife.com

From Misdiagnosis to Freedom — Beth’s Mayo Clinic Journey and Escape from a Cult

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0300

In this powerful episode of Neotrad, Beth shares her extraordinary story of survival and rebirth. After years of being guided by the wrong doctors — a path that ultimately pushed her into a manipulative cult and left her feeling brainwashed — Beth confronted a harrowing misdiagnosis that labeled her terminal. Her turning point came through care at the Mayo Clinic, where the truth about her condition finally emerged. Hear how she reclaimed her life, rebuilt trust in medicine, and transformed pain into purpose.

Beth’s journey is raw and inspiring: the challenges of healing from psychological manipulation, the strength she found as a woman and mother, and the love that helped her heal when the man she was meant to love came into her life. This episode is for anyone facing medical uncertainty, recovering from coercive relationships, or searching for hope after a crisis.

Tune in for an honest conversation about resilience, faith in proper care, and the power of starting over.

Technoplogy and how it can affect your family and Relationship

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Neotrad Life Podcast, we talk about the complicated role technology plays in modern relationships and family life. From constant notifications to endless scrolling, Beth and I share how digital distractions can quietly chip away at connection, intimacy, and presence — and what we’re doing to protect our relationship from becoming another casualty of screen time.

We also open up about the real challenges of raising teens in a world designed to keep them hooked on phones and video games. We discuss the signs of unhealthy attachment, the boundaries we’re learning to set, and the ongoing balance between staying connected as a family and not turning into the “tech police.” Most importantly, we share how we’re approaching these struggles as a united team — with patience, consistency, and a commitment to keeping our home grounded in real-life connection.

If you’re trying to build a strong relationship while navigating the digital age — especially with teenagers in the mix — this episode offers honest insight, practical ideas, and reassurance that you’re not alone in the fight for your family’s attention.

Keeping Score in Relationships

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Neotrad Life Podcast, we dive into the subtle but destructive habit of “keeping score” in relationships — who did more, who gave more, who messed up last — and how quickly it can erode connection. Beth and I share honestly about the moments we’ve caught ourselves slipping into this mindset and the intentional shifts we’re making to choose respect, love, and long-term commitment instead of quiet resentment.

We talk about what it looks like to honor each other even when things feel uneven, how communication changes when you stop tallying wins and losses, and why marriage works best when both people are playing on the same team. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the comparison trap or wondered how to reset the tone in your relationship, this conversation offers practical perspective, personal stories, and encouragement for building something stronger than scorekeeping.

Because real partnership isn’t about being even — it’s about being faithful to each other.

Catching Up, Leaning In: Church, Community, and the Questions Shaping Our Marriage

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Beth and I sit down for a real, unfiltered catch-up on what life has been teaching us lately. We share about our recent experiences exploring a new church and getting involved in a marriage group that’s been stretching, refining, and encouraging us in unexpected ways. From navigating new community dynamics to the personal growth that comes from doing intentional relationship work, we open up about what’s been both challenging and life-giving.

We also dive into thoughtful questions submitted by listeners — along with a few we’ve been asking ourselves behind the scenes — covering marriage, faith, communication, seasons of change, and what it actually looks like to grow together instead of apart. Expect honest stories, a little humor, and practical reflections from two people committed to building something meaningful together.

If you’re curious about strengthening your relationship, finding community, or just want to feel less alone in the messy, beautiful work of marriage, this conversation is for you.

Visit www.neotradlife.com to keep up with our adventures!

Travel Without Tension: Leadership, Peace, and Presence

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Canceled flights, delays, and long days can expose stress - or discipline. In this solo episode, Charles shares how calm leadership, faith, and intentional planning turned a disrupted trip into a peaceful experience. A conversation about presence, pressure, and what steady leadership really looks like.

SOS Kelly's Story

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this week's episode Kelly shares her story of strength. Her story is one of hope and love. The tattoo we created combines love for her friend who lost a battle with CF, her mom who was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, and her own struggles with MCAS and POTS. She shares how "Faith Over Fear" and a belief there's a plan for our lives keep her going. Hear her story and see the tattoo athttps://www.instagram.com/inkedbybethlargofl/?hl=en

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Love Behind the Ink

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0400

What’s it like to share your spouse with a tattoo machine, hundreds of clients, and a calling that never really clocks out?

In this episode, Charles opens up about what it’s really been like to date—and then marry—a tattoo artist. From the outside, it looks creative, exciting, and a little edgy. But inside the marriage, there’s so much more: long days, emotional energy poured into clients, blurred boundaries, and learning how to love someone whose work is deeply personal and public.

Charles shares both the easy parts—the passion, creativity, and shared vision—and the hard parts that don’t always get talked about, including sacrifice, patience, and navigating seasons where the craft demands a lot. Together, Beth and Charles talk honestly about how they’ve learned to respect each other, communicate intentionally, and protect their marriage while still honoring the work.

This conversation dives into how they navigate marriage as a team, set healthy boundaries, and stay aligned as they build a legacy together—one rooted in faith, mutual respect, and purpose beyond the ink.

If you’ve ever loved an artist, entrepreneur, or someone with a calling that doesn’t clock out—or you’re curious what life really looks like behind the tattoo machine—this episode is raw, real, and deeply relatable.

🎙️ Tune in for honest conversation, perspective from both sides of the marriage, and a behind-the-scenes look at love, commitment, and legacy.

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The Never Ending Battle... Groceries!

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0400

We blended families... and have 4 teen boys at home with BIG appetites! Like every other big American family... we are in a never ending battle with rising prices, grocery bills, and have discovered a few things that help us feed our kiddos on a budget.

We would LOVE to hear your tips and tricks if you have any to share!

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Word of the Year

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Intentional.
It’s more than our word of the year—it’s the filter for how we live our lives.

On this season of Neotrad Life, we’re slowing down and choosing on purpose. Every decision. Every habit. Every “yes” and every “no.” We’re talking honestly about what it looks like to live intentionally in a world that constantly pulls us in every direction.

From faith and marriage to parenting, health, work, and creativity, we’re committed to doing only what honors God, protects our marriage, and serves our family. That means setting boundaries, breaking old cycles, and choosing growth—even when it’s uncomfortable.

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about alignment.
It’s about building a life that reflects our values, not just our schedules.

If you’re craving deeper conversations, real-life struggles, and encouragement to live with purpose instead of pressure, this podcast is for you. Follow along as we navigate what it truly means to be intentional—together.

✨ New episodes weekly. Come grow with us.

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SOS Strength Heather

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Heathers story of strength has it all, resilience, rebuilding, motherhood, and emotion. Her fight for sobriety, honesty, and willingness to lay it all out in her book.

In Drinking to Forget, Healing to Remember, and My Fight to Become Whole, Heather L. Sympson shares her powerful story of loss, addiction, and redemption through faith. What began as a battle to escape pain became a journey toward God’s grace and self-forgiveness. Through tears, prayer, and perseverance, Heather discovered that healing isn’t about erasing the past—it’s about learning to rise from it. Her words shine a light for anyone walking through darkness, reminding us that even in our most broken moments, God’s love can make us whole again.

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Charles’s Weight Loss & Reinvention Journey

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In this NeoTrad Life episode, we highlight Charles’s powerful transformation — a journey shaped by major lifestyle changes, personal growth, and bariatric sleeve surgery. Charles opens up about the years he spent putting himself last, relying on food for comfort, and carrying the weight of stress and unhealthy habits.

He shares honestly about choosing bariatric sleeve surgery as a tool to help him get his life back — and how it’s only that: a tool, not a magic fix. The real work came afterward. From rebuilding discipline to changing his mindset, habits, and daily choices, Charles had to put in the effort that surgery alone could never provide.

This episode explores how the combination of surgical help and personal commitment led him to a healthier body, a clearer mind, and a renewed sense of purpose.

And woven through his journey is his relationship with Beth — a supportive NeoTrad partnership built on accountability, mutual growth, and rediscovering joy together.

A story of courage, honesty, and the determination to create a life you’re proud to live.

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Beth’s 150-Pound Weight Loss Journey

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In this NeoTrad Life episode, Beth opens up about her incredible 150-pound weight loss over three years — and the deeper story behind it. From growing up with food used as both a punishment and a reward, to battling food addiction during a difficult marriage, Beth’s relationship with food has been anything but simple.

This episode explores how she broke generational patterns, rebuilt her habits, and rediscovered herself. And with the support of a new, healthy NeoTrad relationship with Charles, Beth found joy, balance, and companionship along the way.

A raw, honest look at struggle, resilience, and what it means to finally choose yourself.

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Story of Strength- Michelle- "The Girl They Tried to Steal”

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Michelle – “The Girl They Tried to Steal”

In this deeply moving episode of Stories of Strength, Michelle shares her raw, unfiltered journey of survival, addiction, loss, and redemption. Kidnapped at just 11 years old, enduring repeated abuse, and carrying unspoken trauma into adulthood, Michelle turned to alcohol at 14 in an attempt to numb the pain. She became a mother of eight by 30, battled addiction again through prescribed pain medication, and eventually lost everything—her home, her stability, and nearly her life.

After seven long years of struggling to find her way out, Michelle chose recovery. Today, she stands 14 years sober, a volunteer, a healer, and living proof that trauma does not get the final word. She now dedicates her life to helping others find hope, self-worth, and a path forward.

Michelle’s tattoo—a Medusa symbol representing feminine rage, protection, and reclaimed power—marks the transformation from the little girl who was stolen to the woman who survived.

This is a story of brutal honesty, unbreakable resilience, and the truth that healing is possible—even after everything.

See Michelle's tattoo here: Neotradlife.com

When Old Insecurities Invade a Healthy Relationship and how to Navigate Them

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode Charles and Beth unpack how old insecurities could pop up in new healthy relationships and how to navigate them with love, grace, and kindness. They also dive into gender roles and how a NeoTrad relationship plays into those.

"Secret Rules" and how they sabotage goals and relationships in our review of Chapter 7 of Finish by Jon Acuff

Life lessons from the story of Abraham and how you trust the journey with Faith even when the ending is not clear.

A fun game of Overrated and Underrated NeoTrad Edition!

Free Bookclub Study Guide

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NeoTrad Life Episode 5 "Handling Christmas Chaos in a Blended Family"

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Welcome back to NeoTrad Life! Today we’re talking about preparing for the holidays as co-parents — because this season isn’t always Hallmark perfection. Sometimes it’s twinkle lights and matching PJs… and sometimes it’s “Home Alone,” but with custody schedules, pickup texts, and a sprinkle of guilt. But it doesn’t have to feel chaotic. With a little planning, a little communication, and a whole lot of grace, the holidays can be peaceful — or at least peaceful-ish. So let’s walk through what’s worked for us, what definitely didn’t, and how to protect the joy of the season for you and your kids.

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NeoTrad Life Episode 4 "How to lead a strong woman as a strong man"

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0400

This episode dives into what you should and shouldn’t share early in dating, what real leadership looks like in a neo-trad relationship, and how creating safety helps a strong woman soften and thrive. Beth also shares the story of Esther from the Bible and how it connects to modern partnership. We wrap with how making things fun (thanks to Jon Acuff) keeps goals — and relationships — alive. Tune in for honesty, humor, and real-life growth.

Free Bookclub Study Guide

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NeoTrad Life - What Goes Into a Weekly Check In

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0400

On this weeks episode learn what goes into a weekly check in on a Sunday night for Beth and Charles. Also, When is it ok to fart in front of your new love interest? Find out our take on the "to pass gas or not" subject.

The story of Elizabeth, who gave birth to John the Baptist. Listen in as Beth tells us all about how divine intervention is not about our timing, but the timing of God.

Play along and download your own version of Swipe Right or Nah as we dive into what are immediate red flags when dating, and maybe its an immediate Heck ya, swipe right on this one or a oh boy, what did I get myself into, this is a Nah for me.

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NeoTrad Dating Life

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0400

It’s raw, real, and full of laughs — perfect for anyone building something new in a world that doesn’t come with an instruction manual.

Free 10 NeoTrad First Date Questions

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DNA, Truth & The Family You Choose — Ashley’s Story of Strength

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:34:14 -0400

What happens when one DNA test changes everything you thought you knew about who you are?

In this powerful Story of Strength minisode, Beth sits down with Ashley Perez, a woman whose world was turned upside down after discovering her biological father through an Ancestry DNA test. What started as heartbreak became a journey of healing, courage, and redefining what family really means.

Ashley opens up about facing painful truths, setting boundaries, finding love in unexpected places, and building her own version of family rooted in honesty and connection.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever had to rebuild their story from scratch, and found beauty on the other side.

“Family isn’t defined by blood — it’s defined by love, choice, and the courage to start again.”

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Episode 1

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:58:27 -0400

We’re Beth and Charles — a tattoo artist, a business guy, a couple figuring out love, marriage, and modern family life (with our bulldog Steve supervising, obviously .

In this first episode, we’re diving straight into the good stuff: baby names that may or may not make it past the group chat, the 10 must-ask first date questions for people who are dating for keeps, and yes, The Big A## Calendar that keeps our blended family (mostly) on track.

We’re also kicking off our Book Club with Chapter 1 of Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done by Jon Acuff — because perfection is overrated, and finishing what you start is the real win.

And finally, we’re bringing it home with a story of faith — the Book of Ruth — a reminder that loyalty, love, and redemption never go out of style.

So whether you’re a modern couple, newly single, or somewhere in between, grab your coffee (or diet Chik-fil-a Lemonade), get comfy, and laugh along as we navigate the beautiful chaos of building a NeoTrad Life.

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✨ Because love, faith, and family might look different these days… but they’re still worth doing — together.

NeoTrad Life Episode 1

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0400

We’re Beth and Charles — a tattoo artist, a business guy, a couple figuring out love, marriage, and modern family life (with our bulldog Steve supervising, obviously .

We’re also kicking off our Book Club with Chapter 1 of Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done by Jon Acuff — because perfection is overrated, and finishing what you start is the real win.

And finally, we’re bringing it home with a story of faith — the Book of Ruth — a reminder that loyalty, love, and redemption never go out of style.

Get your own Big A## Calendar

FREE printable list of 10 NeoTrad First Date Questions

FREE NeoTrad Book Club Reading and Study Guide

View and Purchase Art from Beth

Get a copy of FINISH by Jon Acuff (Our bookclub book)

Connect with us!

✨ Because love, faith, and family might look different these days… but they’re still worth doing — together.