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Mess and Meaning is a podcast for busy parents who want to ditch the spin cycle for a more intentional life of connection and purpose. Ready to build a life you love?

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Before you say "i Do"

"My fiancé and I did the 8 hour course with Kara and it was the MOST rewarding experience of our relationship! Made me feel so reassured that we are going into marriage with all of the tools to take on the challenges of married life."

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A Tribute to Friendship

"In a world that often focuses on the individual, this book is a beautiful reminder of how much we need each other." - Dr. Dave Schramm, Family Life Professor and TEDx Speaker

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Research. For real life.

Dr. Kara has a knack for taking cutting-edge research and making it practical, accessible, and relevant. Need a consultant in your back pocket with expertise in relationship education, interpersonal communication, and conflict dynamics?

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The Coaching

With a Ph.D. in Family Studies and more than a decade as a relationship coach and educator, I blend science-backed skills with humor and straight talk to encourage you in the relationships that matter most.

The Podcast

Encouragement and resources for busy parents trying to keep their eyes fixed on meaning in one of life's messiest seasons. Binge season 1 now!

The Blog

Practical relationship tips and amusing anecdotes to help keep us grounded in the good stuff. Check out my posts for Psychology Today on topics like finance, sacrifice, hidden needs, quirks, and more.

The Book

Through their adventures and laughter, courage and heartbreak, Riley and Emma show us what it looks like to walk the path of life together faithfully, no matter what lies ahead.

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