What if the very week you’re supposed to feel closest to Christ… you feel the farthest away? In this honest Holy Week episode, Michaela shares what it looks like to come to Christ feeling spiritually empty. Through the widow’s mite, Palm Sunday, and a personal reflection on the Resurrection, she offers a simple, freeing truth: even your smallest offering is seen, accepted, and made enough through Him.

God is not who your anxious thoughts say He is.In this episode of Measure of Her Creation, Michaela sits down with therapist Caitlin Bailey to explore how our thoughts can distort our relationship with God. Together, they unpack cognitive distortions like shame, mind-reading, and perfectionism—and how these patterns can quietly pull us away from feeling His love. With personal stories and gospel-centered insight, this conversation is a reminder that God is not waiting to condemn you, but is in constant, loving pursuit of you—even when your thoughts say otherwise.

In this deeply honest conversation, betrayal coach Katie Davis shares her personal journey through pornography betrayal in her marriage—from the shock of discovery to the exhausting attempt to “fix” everything. What happens when you realize you can’t heal it for him? Katie opens up about the moment everything shifted, and how surrendering control and turning to Jesus Christ became the beginning of real healing. Betrayal is more common than we think, and Katie offers a new perspective—one that moves away from fear and shame and toward personal healing, clarity, and hope. If you’re navigating betrayal, this episode is a powerful reminder that you are not alone—and that through Christ, even what feels completely broken can be made whole._____Katie's podcast: Becoming Whole After BetrayalKatie's Instagram: @thechristianbetrayalcoachFind and follow Measure of Her Creation on Instagram and YouTube.

What does it really mean to be a homemaker in today’s world? In this episode, Michaela sits down with Brittney Hanks—creator of Home and Kind and author of Costco One Stop Meals, Trader Joe’s One Stop Meals, and A Guide to Hosting. Brittney shares her journey from sewing swimsuits in a basement apartment to building a thriving business centered on simplifying meals, traditions, and gatherings for families. Together they explore the divine capacity women have to create—whether through motherhood, homemaking, business, or community. Brittney reflects on the simple rituals that make a house feel like home, how faith shapes the way she approaches both family life and entrepreneurship, and why inviting God into the everyday work of our lives can transform ordinary moments into something deeply meaningful._____Find Brittney Hanks on Instagram and through her blog/shop, Home & Kind.Find and follow Measure of Her Creation on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠YouTube⁠.

What happens when the place you’ve always loved suddenly feels foreign? In this deeply vulnerable episode, Amber Astle shares her first temple experience—and how it left her feeling confused, betrayed, and ashamed instead of uplifted. Together, we explore the tension between expectations and reality, grappling with difficult questions, and what it means to stay when your faith feels shaken. Amber opens up about wrestling with identity, womanhood, shame, and belonging—and how, piece by piece, God rebuilt her testimony through patience, light, and the quiet assurance that His shoulders are big enough to carry our doubts. If you’ve ever struggled in sacred spaces, this conversation is for you.

In this inspiring episode, Michaela welcomes longtime friend Catherine Arveseth to talk about rediscovering the sacred depth of Easter and creating meaningful faith traditions at home. From a moving journey through infertility and long-awaited motherhood to a growing passion for honoring Lent, Holy Week, and the celebration of the Resurrection, Catherine shares how intentional worship can shape both our hearts and our families. Together, they reflect on learning from the wider Christian world, embracing a slower spiritual rhythm, and finding simple, practical ways — even in busy seasons of motherhood — to help our children experience the story of Christ in a living, personal way.Catherine Arveseth's Holy Week Guide: https://www.wildnprecious.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/HOLY-WEEK-25.pdf?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

In this episode, Kayleigh Ingersoll Omdahl shares the story behind her journey from BYU to earning a PhD in immunology at Harvard while building a marriage, raising children, and navigating life in Boston. This conversation explores what it means to pursue a calling that doesn’t follow a predictable timeline — wrestling with faith, cultural expectations, motherhood, ambition, sacrifice, and the emotional reality of doing hard things for a very long time. Through stories of quiet miracles, painful uncertainty, and courageous decisions, this conversation invites listeners to consider how revelation often unfolds gradually, how growth is forged through struggle, and how purpose can emerge when we trust the path even before we can see where it leads.

Why does it feel like no matter how hard we work, everything keeps falling apart? The laundry reappears, the mess returns, the order never lasts—and sometimes the chaos isn’t just around us, but inside us. In this episode, we explore the law of entropy and what it teaches us about motherhood, mortality, and discipleship. Through scripture, ancient symbolism, and deeply personal stories, we look at water as a symbol of chaos, destruction, and rebirth—and at Jesus Christ as the One who divides the waters, carries us through the flood, and transforms disorder into peace. This is a conversation for anyone who feels overwhelmed, undone, or worn down—and is searching for a Savior who knows how to make a way through the deepest waters of life.

What is the pelvic floor—and why does it matter for every woman? In this episode of Measure of Her Creation, I talk with pelvic floor physical therapist Lyndi Payne about pelvic floor health, trauma stored in the body, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and why “just doing Kegels” often isn’t the answer. Lyndi shares her journey into pelvic floor therapy, how faith and medicine intersect in healing, and why the female body is resilient and intentionally made. A compassionate, educational conversation for women seeking understanding, healing, and a deeper respect for their bodies.

In this episode, I sit down with Jocelyn Osmond, a missionary currently in the MTC, to talk about what it really means to say Hineni—“Here am I.” We talk about answering God’s call without feeling ready, surrendering ego and control, learning to strive instead of be perfect, and trusting that Christ knows us by name. This conversation is about missions with and without name tags, and how God uses our brokenness to do His work in us.

Marriage isn’t just about big moments—it’s shaped in the small, sometimes uncomfortable ones. On this episode, my husband Gregory Hutchins and I talk about hitting the so-called "seven year itch", listening better, letting go of comparison, learning how to disagree well, and doing things we don’t always love because we know it helps our spouse feel loved. We explore how the refinement in marriage teaches us about Jesus Christ and His love for us.

In this episode, I sit down with Katelyn Fagan, a mother of eight (including two sets of twins!) and an MBA graduate, to talk about what it really means to “do it all” as women striving to follow Jesus Christ. We share personal experiences with motherhood, education, work, and revelation, and how seeking God’s guidance helps us move forward with confidence and peace. This conversation is about trusting personal revelation and learning to partner with God as He leads us in different seasons of life—one faithful step at a time.

In part two of the doctrine of the body, we explore the sacred lessons that can only be learned through a mortal body—one that aches, changes, gives life, and wears out. Through Latter-day Saint doctrine and personal reflection, we examine how physical weakness, pain, and limitation can become holy ground for faith, surrender, and deeper trust in Jesus Christ. If your body has ever felt like a burden or a betrayal, this episode invites you to see it instead as a powerful teacher in God’s plan.

In this episode, we go beyond body positivity to explore a gospel-centered view of body image. Through doctrine, personal reflection, and lived experience, we examine why receiving a body is central to God’s plan, how cultural messages shape the way we see ourselves, and what it means to be a faithful steward, rather than a critic, of our body. If you’ve struggled with comparison, aging, postpartum changes, or negative thoughts about your appearance, this conversation invites you to realign your relationship with your body through the lens of Jesus Christ and restored truth.Down the Well Podcast - Episode 2: Motherhood Will Break You — And That’s a Good Thing

Motherhood doesn’t always come naturally, and the constant busyness of life can make it hard to feel present, peaceful, or spiritually connected. In this episode of Measure of Her Creation, I sit down with meditation coach and mother of five Jesika Harmon to talk about stillness, mindfulness, and learning to hear God in the midst of everyday family life. We explore how meditation fits within Latter-day Saint doctrine, why stillness matters for revelation, and how shifting our perspective can change the emotional culture of our homes.Connect to Jesika Harmon through:Insight TimerHer new meditation albumOr on social media @jesikaharmon

When Jesus called us to be peacemakers, He wasn’t describing the quiet, conflict-avoiding version most of us grew up practicing. In this episode, I talk with peacemaking consultant Maybree Spilsbury about the real work of peacemaking—how it begins inside of us and how it can transform conflict instead of avoiding it. We explore the difference between conflict and contention, how Christ modeled active peace, and what practical steps help us build peace in our families, wards, and communities.Practical Peacemaking from Mormon Women for Ethical Government: https://www.mormonwomenforethicalgovernment.org/practical-peacemaking

So many of us are running through life trying to prove we’re “enough” as mothers, disciples of Jesus Christ, and women. But what if chasing enoughness is keeping us stuck in shame and exhaustion rather than helping us be all we want to be? In this episode, we talk about where the belief “I am not enough” comes from, why the mantra “you are enough” can’t fully heal it, and the freeing spiritual truth that Christ, not our perfection, makes us whole.

Friendsgiving Part 2: When someone you love leaves the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it can stir up grief, confusion, and love that’s hard to untangle. In this episode of Measure of Her Creation, I sit down with a friend who has left the Church to explore how to hold onto friendship and stay grounded when faith paths diverge. It’s a conversation about empathy, curiosity, and learning to stay connected through shared humanity and grace, even when beliefs differ.

Friendsgiving Part 1: Making friends as adults can feel impossible, especially when you’re packing up every few years, juggling little ones, and trying to build a sense of home from scratch. In this episode, I talk with a military wife and mom about the lonely parts of motherhood, the courage it takes to reach out (again), and how God meets us where we are through the people He places right in front of us.

Birth changes everything about your body, heart, and spirit. In this episode, I talk with a midwife who’s seen how God shows up in the laboring room and in the hearts of the women she serves. Together we explore how birth can become a place of revelation, courage, and deep transformation—a space where you have to dig deep and where we can come to know Christ in an even more personal way.

In the middle of the mess, the waiting, and the many drafts on the drawing board for what your life should look like lies the greatest gift—it is where you find God and who He wants you to become. On Measure of Her Creation, we talk about how female disciples follow Him, not only on the covenant path but on the personal, revelatory journey only God could see for you.

Welcome to Measure of Her Creation where we celebrate and explore the many facets of being female disciples of Jesus Christ. We will dig into the beautiful nuances of being Latter-day Saints and hear stories of how women are hearing Him and walking faithful yet diverse paths that only revelation from God could lead them to.