This podcast espiode is real marriage-no scripts, no perfect wording. Erica and Louis dive into the arguemnts, misunderstandings and hard conversations that couples actually have.

From miscommunication and unmet expectations to learning how to listen without defending, this is a space for honest dialouge, growth, and choosing connection even when uncomfortable. They express their communication style, argument style and how to meet in the middle while also coming to a resolution.

About Host

Louis Patin & Erica Honore are husband and wife, and the owners of Pondering Farms. Erica Honore is a Certified Grief Specialist & Author of ''Loving,Losing&Living'' which is available on amazon thru the link below

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In this depply personal and heartfelt episode, Erica, Louis and Jordan, sit down together to talk openely about what it means to grieve through the holidays. Christmas, once filled with laughter, traditions, and memories shared with their sons and brothers who are no longer here, now carries a different weight-one shaped by absence, remembrance, and love that never fades.

They reflect on Christmases past, the moments that still bring smiles, and the traditions that now hold both joy and pain. The family shares how the holidays changed after loss, what it felt like to walk into seasons that once centered around togetherness, and the ways they learned to navigate grief as a family-each person grieivng differently, yet leaning on one another.

This episode alos offers gentle insight for anyone facing the holidays while grieving: how to honor loves ones who are gone, how to set boundaries, how to give yourself permission to feel both sandess and joy, and how to show up for others who are hurting during this season. It's an honest conversation about love, loss, resilience, and finding meaning during the most emotionally charged time of the year.

About Host

Louis Patin & Erica Honore are husband and wife, and the owners of Pondering Farms. Erica Honore is a Certified Grief Specialist & Author of ''Loving,Losing&Living'' which is available on amazon thru the link below

Form of Contact:

EricaPHonore.com

Facebook/EricaPHonore

Erica@EricaPHonore.com

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''Mixed blended & Simmering'' brings you into the kitchen with Erica Honore and her neice, Alexis, who cook, laugh and dig into what it really looks like to navigate step-parenting and blended family life. From recipes that feed the whole crew on holidays to honest conversations about love, bounadaries, healing and growth, this podcast serves up real stories with a side of comfort food. Pull up a chair-there's room at our table!

About Host

Louis Patin & Erica Honore are husband and wife, and the owners of Pondering Farms. Erica Honore is a Certified Grief Specialist & Author of ''Loving,Losing&Living'' which is available on amazon thru the link below

Form of Contact:

EricaPHonore.com

Facebook/EricaPHonore

Erica@EricaPHonore.com

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Join Erica Honore and her daughter for this epsiode as Erica asks questions about becoming a mother and sharing light hearted conversation around the topic and perspective. This epside shows a difference from the Gen Z and Gen x persepctive on motherhood, how it was viewed as a child and how it is now.

About Host

Louis Patin & Erica Honore are husband and wife, and the owners of Pondering Farms. Erica Honore is a Certified Grief Specialist & Author of ''Loving,Losing&Living'' which is available on amazon thru the link below

Form of Contact:

EricaPHonore.com

Facebook/EricaPHonore

Erica@EricaPHonore.com

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After more than three decades of marriage, this couple invites listeners into candid conversations about love, growth, and partnership. With 31 years of experience, they explore the power of ''Love Languages'', the importance of communication, and the lessons learned from navigating life earned wisdom.

Love languages are different ways people express and recieve love. The five main love languages are: Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch. Understanding your partners love language helps strengthen communnication, deepen connection and make each person feel more valued in the relationship.

About Host

Louis Patin & Erica Honore are husband and wife, and the owners of Pondering Farms. Erica Honore is a Certified Grief Specialist & Author of ''Loving,Losing&Living'' which is available on amazon thru the link below

Form of Contact:

EricaPHonore.com

Facebook/EricaPHonore

Erica@EricaPHonore.com

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Louis and Erica both share the same heritage but grew up worlds apart- one surrounded by California coastlines, the other with deep Louisiana roots. Tune into this episode as they dive into the joys, quirks and challenges of blending their different upbringings, while surrounded by the same culture and views.

From food traditions to family dynamics, city life differences, they uncover how childhood experiences shape who they are. They share their school experiences, sibling relationships, neighborhood, and compare the differences of timelines. They talk about the challenges of the younger generation carrying on older traditions, and the differences now vs then. This podcast episode explores the beauty of honoring your roots, even in different states and shapes.

About Host

Louis Patin & Erica Honore are husband and wife, and the owners of Pondering Farms. Erica Honore is a Certified Grief Specialist & Author of ''Loving,Losing&Living'' which is available on amazon thru the link below

Form of Contact:

EricaPHonore.com

Facebook/EricaPHonore

Erica@EricaPHonore.com

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After 31 years we throw it back to the honeymoon phase and play the classic ''Newlywed Game''- but with two decades of life, love, and laundry under our belts. Join us for a new take on our podcast channel filled with laughter, unexpected answers as we test our memory to see if we are still on the same page after all these years.

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About Host

Louis Patin & Erica Honore are husband and wife, and the owners of Pondering Farms. Erica Honore is a Certified Grief Speicialist & Author of ''Loving,Losing&Living'' which is avilable on amazon thru the link below

Form of Contact:

EricaPHonore.com

Facebook/EricaPHonore

Erica@EricaPHonore.com

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In this deeply personal epsiode, Erica, Louis and their youngest son, Jordan, sit down to share an emotional conversation about a pivotal moment in their lives- Jordan's decision to join the military. With raw honesty, they reflect on the legacy of their oldest son, Donovan, a proud service member whose life was cut short, and the profound impact his memory has on their journey today.

Together, they explore the complex mix of emotions: the pride, the fear, the hope, and the grief. From a parent's perspective of sending another child off to serve, to a young man's choice to serve, this episode offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the heart of a family navigating sacrifice and healing.

About Host

Louis Patin & Erica Honore are husband and wife, and the owners of Pondering Farms. Erica Honore is a Certified Grief Speicialist & Author of ''Loving,Losing&Living'' which is avilable on amazon thru the link below

Form of Contact:

EricaPHonore.com

Facebook/EricaPHonore

Erica@EricaPHonore.com

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