In this deeply personal and faith-affirming episode, Shiree shares tender stories of young people—and her own experience—wrestling with God’s silence. From a returned missionary praying on a mountainside for a butterfly that never came, to a young woman pleading in the celestial room for assurance, to Shiree’s teenage prayers that seemed to go unheard for months, we explore the painful question so many ask:
Why doesn’t God answer when we are trying so hard to reach Him?
Through scripture, personal witnesses, and sacred examples - this episode invites us to see unanswered prayers not as abandonment, but as part of God’s refining, strengthening, deeply intentional plan.
This episode is a reminder that God has a plan, even when we don’t understand it. He sees what we cannot. And while His timing may feel painfully slow, He is always near, always aware, always working for our highest good.
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Join Shiree and special guest Michelle D. Craig, former First Counselor in the General Young Women Presidency, for a heartfelt conversation about the pain, growth, and unexpected beauty that can come from life’s hardest seasons.
Together they explore what it means to feel the feelings without losing hope, how to recognize Christ’s hand in the smallest details of our lives, and the powerful difference between our job and His job.
Michelle shares insights about trusting the Savior through uncertainty and reminds us that He always stands ready to rescue, heal, and save—no matter where we are on the path.
If you’ve ever wondered how to find faith and meaning in the middle of struggle, this episode will speak peace to your heart.
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CORRECTION: The book "Feelings Buried Alive Never Die" mentioned on this episode is by Karole K. Truman.
We’ve all had those moments when a small thing unexpectedly stirs up a big emotional reaction. One minute you’re fine, and the next you’re blindsided—hurt, frustrated, or in tears—without fully understanding why.
In today’s episode, Shiree shares a personal experience that exposed a long-standing trigger she didn’t even know she had. Through this story, she shows how recognizing the root of a trigger can bring surprising clarity, emotional healing, and greater peace in relationships.
You’ll learn a simple but powerful technique she uses to identify and release triggers—one that has brought real change in her own life. If you’re ready to stop carrying emotional “rocks” in your backpack and start lightening the load, this episode is for you.
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You can't choose your trials, but you can choose your attitude. That is the main message of today's guest, Vanessa Kyrobie, who faced sudden and extreme medical challenges that threatened her life after years of perfect health. While her trials may be very different from the ones you are facing, her profound message may inspire you to see your own life and trials in a different light.
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Last week, I got triggered.
One unexpected moment sent my emotions spiraling — hurt, confusion, and frustration all at once. If you’ve ever been blindsided by a wave of feelings you didn’t see coming, you know exactly what that feels like.
In this episode, I share a personal experience of being emotionally triggered and the process I used to work through those painful feelings and find genuine peace again. It didn’t happen by ignoring or suppressing what I felt — it happened by doing the work, and turning it over to God.
If you’ve ever stewed over something for days, wishing you could feel better but not knowing how, this episode will give you hope and show you that the miracle of real emotional healing is possible.
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In this heartfelt conversation, Shiree sits down with her close friend Melonie Mullen to explore what it means to "give them what they want", and how doing so can heal us as well as the people we care about.
Melonie shares how she learned to read and respect her loved ones’ non-verbal cues, and how choosing to honor what they were actually communicating—even if it wasn’t said outright—transformed her relationships.
Together, we talk about:
👀 How to recognize what loved ones are really saying through their actions and body language
💗 How giving them what they want can actually be a meaningful way to show love
🌿 How honoring unspoken wishes can bring strained relationships back to a place of warmth and trust
This episode offers real hope—showing that you can find peace in your relationships without the other person having to change.
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Guilt is something we all wrestle with—but did you know not all guilt is the same? Sometimes it can guide us toward healing and growth, and other times it traps us in shame and emotional bondage.
In this episode, Shiree shares a personal story she carried for years, and how she learned to recognize the difference between what she calls “Satan’s guilt”—the kind that humiliates, isolates, and keeps us stuck—and “God’s guilt”—the kind that humbles us, leads to repentance, and ultimately brings peace.
If you’ve ever wondered why guilt feels so heavy, or how to move from endless shame into real healing, this episode will help you see guilt in a new light and find a path forward.
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This episode is a little different—instead of Shiree interviewing a guest, she shares an interview where she was the one answering the questions. With permission, Shiree airs her recent conversation with Chad Shober, host of The Pneuma Meditation podcast.
Chad’s podcast is non-denominational, created to bring people of different faiths together through Christ-like love, respect, and understanding. In this open and heartfelt interview, Shiree shares:
Personal stories from her life and the struggles that shaped her
How those challenges have transformed her perspective
What her biggest challenge is right now
Insights on finding peace and connection across differences
It’s a refreshing, raw, and uplifting conversation about faith, growth, and unity—you won’t want to miss this one.
🎥 Watch the video version and listen to Chad’s original episode HERE.
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Have you ever felt pressured to say “yes” when everything inside you wanted to say “no”? Maybe you worried about disappointing someone, being judged, or letting someone down. Those moments can feel like walking through a thick fog—confusing, disorienting, and hard to see clearly.
In this episode, Shiree shares real-life stories that illustrate how easy it is to get stuck in the trap of FOG: Fear, Obligation, and Guilt. She walks you through three simple but powerful questions that can cut through the haze and bring clarity when you’re torn about what to do.
You’ll discover how these three questions can guide you out of FOG and help you navigate even the trickiest relationships—especially with loved ones who may see life differently than you do.
No healthy relationship can be built on fear, obligation, and guilt. Tune in and learn how to step out of the fog and into clarity.
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In this episode, I’m joined by Jeanna and David Hepburn, who share their remarkable story of healing, redemption, and love.
For years, David wrestled with the pull of pornography, the burden of guilt, and 20 years spent away from God. Ultimately, God gave Him a miracle as great as "parting the waters of the Red Sea".
In another state, Jeana walked her own path of heartache, learning to trust God in the consequence of others’ choices. Though they were not together during those difficult years, each discovered the peace and restoration found in the atonement of Jesus Christ.
In God’s perfect timing, their separate journeys of healing ultimately brought them to each other. Today, their marriage is built on understanding, grace, and faith.
Their story is a beautiful reminder that it’s never too late for God’s healing to change us, bring us back to Him, and even create new beginnings. This conversation is filled with honesty, hope, and the assurance that no matter where we’ve been, Christ can make us whole again.
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Did you know you have your own personal stained glass window? In this episode, I talk about the beautiful symbolism of light — how we’re each a unique vessel for reflecting Christ’s light in our own way. When we choose to let His light shine through us, we can bring hope, warmth, and clarity to the lives of those we love, even when they make choices that are different from our own. Being a living stained glass window can illuminate the world around us.
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Today’s guest is Stephanie Francom—an accomplished author, personal and writing coach, publisher, co-host of the Anchored Podcast, and mother of seven.
Some of Stephanie’s children have chosen a different path than the one she raised them in, and she knows firsthand the heartache that can bring.
In this conversation, Stephanie shares her story with honesty and hope. She opens up about the struggles, the lessons she’s learned, and how she has found peace by leaning into God’s promises and trusting her children to His care.
If you’ve ever faced the pain of watching loved ones walk a different path, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone and that hope is possible.
To Pre-order Stephanie's new book, "Pearls From the Prodigal - Become the Kind of Person They'll Want to Come Home To", email your request to francomstephanie@gmail.com
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Listen to Shiree's personal story, episode one of this podcast, HERE.
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When conflict shows up, most of us fall into one of two patterns: we’re either a pursuer, wanting to talk it through until it’s resolved, or a withdrawer, wanting to pull away, process alone, and move on. Both styles are natural, and both have strengths—but what happens when emotions get stuck inside, unresolved?
In this episode, I introduce you to a powerful tool I call the Gentle Release Method—a guided visualization that allows you to let go of heavy emotions without needing to relive the pain or talk it out with anyone else. This practice is especially helpful for withdrawers who prefer to resolve conflict internally, but it can be healing for anyone who feels weighed down by lingering emotional pain.
You’ll learn:
The difference between pursuers and withdrawers in conflict resolution
Why emotions don’t just “go away” when we push them aside
How unprocessed feelings can resurface and impact your health and relationships
A step-by-step Gentle Release guided meditation to help you release stored pain and invite in peace
This isn’t an episode to multitask through—you’ll want to pause, find a quiet spot, and follow along with the guided visualization. By the end, expect to feel lighter, calmer, and more free.
✨ Bonus: Not sure if you’re a pursuer or a withdrawer? I’ve created a simple quiz to help you discover your conflict style. Just visit shireebest.com, fill out the contact form with the word quiz in the subject line, and I’ll send it right to your inbox!
🔗 Helpful Links:
Take the Pursuer vs. Withdrawer Quiz → shireebest.com
Listen to: When Things Get Heated (conflict styles)
Listen to: Just Breathe (Serenity breathing, a calming technique)
If you’ve been carrying heavy emotions and are ready to let them go in a gentle, healing way, this episode will be a gift for you. 💛
Credit for the beautiful meditation music goes to Narek Mirzaei, Founder of musicofwisdom.com
In this eye-opening episode, Shiree is joined by fellow life coach Emily Cheney to explore one of the most powerful tools for improving relationships: understanding the difference between facts and the stories we tell ourselves.
Emily breaks down how our brains interpret experiences, why it matters, and how becoming aware of our internal narratives can lead to deeper connection and less conflict.
You'll walk away with practical, insightful tips to shift your mindset and communicate in a way that builds trust, clarity, and love.
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https://open.spotify.com/show/3NskVrFtgrKQPgJt11ygkO?si=ghnOpkwlRweoU2pjvpMrPQ
In this follow-up to the episode “Boundaries - Why We Need Them and How to Hold Them” with Julie Hawkes, Shiree takes the conversation one step further by introducing the concept of two-way agreements—an essential next layer in boundary work.
You’ll learn how boundaries can be more effective and relationship-building when they are not just declared but mutually agreed upon.
Shiree shares the 3 C’s of Holding Agreements—a simple yet powerful framework to help you create and maintain healthy, respectful agreements that support connection rather than conflict.
Whether or not others choose to follow through, this episode will help you focus on what you can do to hold your side of the agreement with clarity and integrity—strengthening your boundaries while still nurturing connection in your personal relationships.
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This episode is all about boundaries—what a boundary is (and isn’t), why we need them, and how to hold a healthy one.
Shiree is joined by return guest and Energy Coach Julie Hawkes, who brings warmth and insight to the conversation. Julie shares helpful examples from the scriptures to illustrate how boundaries can be both loving and essential. Together, they talk through what it looks like to set and maintain boundaries in real life—and why doing so can bring greater peace and connection.
Free gift from Julie: 3 Ways to Set Boundaries Without Guilt
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In this episode, Shiree guides you through a powerful and calming practice she calls “Serenity Breathing.”
This simple yet beautiful technique helps you release built-up negative emotions and breathe in peace. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed in the moment or dealing with emotions that keep resurfacing, Serenity Breathing can bring calm and healing.
Best of all, Shiree walks you through the breathing exercise right on the show—so you can experience the shift as you listen.
(Spoiler alert - bonus technique included)
Take a few minutes for yourself today. You won’t want to miss this one.
Link to episode, "When Things Get Heated"
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On this episode, I’m joined by six wise women—dear friends who have each faced their own deeply personal challenges. Together, we open up about what it’s like to go through painful experiences, especially when someone you love makes choices that feel unfamiliar, heartbreaking, or just different from what you imagined.
We talk honestly about the loneliness that can come in those moments, and the powerful shift that happens when you find a safe space to be heard and supported.
In this conversation, we share:
How isolating it can feel when your story doesn’t match the “norm”
Why support is essential—and what it actually looks like
How to recognize (and build) a safe, nonjudgmental support system
The healing power of vulnerability, connection, and community
If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying your pain alone, this episode is a gentle reminder: you’re not the only one. And you don’t have to do this by yourself.
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When things get heated, how do you respond? In this episode, Shiree breaks down the two basic ways people tend to react when conflict shows up. You’ll learn how to recognize your own style — and better understand the other person’s, too.
Knowing why we react the way we do can make all the difference in how we work through disagreements. Shiree also shares healthy, practical ways to handle conflict that build more understanding and healing, no matter how you naturally respond.
Tune in and discover how to turn the heat down and connection up — one conversation at a time.
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On today’s episode, returning guest Ann Washburn shares the seven core experiences (plus a bonus) that every person on earth goes through—no matter their religion or beliefs.
With honesty and depth, Ann offers personal stories and fresh insights that may just change the way you see your own challenges and connections with others. This conversation goes beyond surface-level—it's thoughtful, eye-opening, and filled with takeaways that resonate deeply.
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