Episodes

  • Questions That Need Answers
    Jan 19 2026

    In this episode, Vykky launches a new series titled "Questions That Need Answers," where she addresses listener inquiries and shares her thoughts on various topics. From Druski to reinvention, Vykky hits on a variety of relevant topics!

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    30 mins
  • Done Playing Small
    Jan 12 2026

    We’re a few weeks into January—so let’s check in. How are you really doing?

    If you’ve been feeling behind, unmotivated, or unsure how to take the next step, this episode is for you. Today’s conversation is about obedience, responsibility, and what it means to stop playing small when God has already entrusted you with the vision.

    In this episode Vykky discusses the tension between waiting and moving, confidence and responsibility, and the unseen impact of choosing obedience anyway.

    This isn’t about being seen—it’s about being faithful. If God gave you the vision, your role is execution.

    You already have everything you need!

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    16 mins
  • Mindset Shift
    Jan 5 2026

    In this episode, Vykky discusses the complexities of New Year's resolutions, emphasizing the importance of mindset, the company we keep, and the way we speak to ourselves. She encourages listeners to set goals at any time of the year and to focus on personal growth through positive self-talk and surrounding themselves with supportive individuals. Practical strategies for effective goal setting and maintaining a positive mindset are also shared, making this a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to improve their life and achieve their goals.

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    33 mins
  • Burnout
    Dec 29 2025

    Burnout isn’t a personal failure, it’s a systems issue.

    In this episode, Vykky unpacks the truth about burnout, why it disproportionately impacts women, and how naming it can be the first step toward healing. Drawing on research, lived experience, and faith-forward perspective, she reframes burnout as something to be understood, not internalized.

    If you’ve been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck in survival mode, this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone — and that prevention, restoration, and sustainable rhythms are possible.

    Tune in to learn:

    • Why burnout is real (and not “just stress”)
    • How it uniquely affects women
    • What awareness unlocks in the healing process
    • How to begin moving forward, even when you’re in the thick of it

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    26 mins
  • Navigating Adult Friendships
    Dec 22 2025

    Adult friendships require more intention, honesty, and discernment than most of us were ever taught.

    In this episode of In the Middle, Vykky explores how to navigate adult friendships, from making new connections, to maintaining healthy, reciprocal relationships, to recognizing when a friendship has run its course. Inspired by a recent milestone birthday, this conversation addresses loneliness, community, and the real work it takes to build meaningful friendships in adulthood.

    Vykky shares practical insight and three guiding truths about adult friendship, offering clarity, encouragement, and wisdom for anyone craving deeper connection. If you’re navigating changing friendships, longing for community, or wondering if friendship is supposed to feel this hard, this episode is for you!

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    33 mins
  • Becoming a Wife - Part 2
    Dec 15 2025

    In Part 2 of Becoming a Wife, Vykky goes deeper into the practical, spiritual, and emotional work that shapes you long before marriage ever arrives. From seeking out Titus II women and learning from healthy wives up close, to doing the internal “pre-work” of healing, therapy, and prayer, this episode unpacks what it really looks like to prepare for the life you’re praying for.

    For every woman in a season of preparation or waiting, this conversation gives language, wisdom, and perspective for the journey.

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    31 mins
  • Becoming a Wife - Part 1
    Dec 8 2025

    In this heartfelt episode, Vykky opens up about her journey toward becoming a wife—spiritually, emotionally, and practically. She shares the intentional decisions that shaped her, the healing required after heartbreak, and the mindset shifts that helped her prepare for a marriage rooted in faith and partnership.

    She also reflects on how her desire for marriage evolved, what upbringing taught her about commitment, and the inner work required to become the kind of woman ready for a God-centered relationship. Whether marriage feels far off or right around the corner, this episode offers grounded wisdom for your own preparation.

    Part 2 continues the conversation—don’t miss it.

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    32 mins
  • Waiting Season
    Dec 1 2025

    In this episode of In the Middle, Vykky opens up about what it really means to wait well—without losing hope or yourself in the process. Through honest reflection and personal stories, she shares how gratitude grounds us, action aligns us, and openness frees us. Whether you’re waiting on a new job, healing, or a prayer to be answered, this episode will remind you that waiting isn’t punishment—it’s preparation.

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    27 mins