Live in Love with Lauren Akins - Podcast Rankings and reviews

This podcast makes me feel like I’m just hanging with the girls and catching up on so much truth that needed to be poured into my life. Listening to some of the perspectives/advice that people share on this podcast really helped me not feel like I was alone.. especially while struggling through the thick of PPD/PPA. This is the best podcast for all ages I feel like and definitely a great listen for new moms. Lauren, thank you for being vulnerable with us and speaking truth into our lives as well. I can’t wait until the next season!

I mean, could Lauren (and her guests) be more relatable?! I listen to this podcast every morning with my coffee before both of my boys wake up (2 month old and 4 year old) and the chaos begins! I love this podcast, and love listening to her faith with the Lord… it helps me on my worst days!

This podcast is EVERYTHING and more. I go back and listen to the old episodes all of the time. Lauren provides awesome insight into Gods word and heart. Listening to this podcast really started my faith journey!

I have been a big big fan of Lauren for awhile, just ask my husband haha. I’ve listened to this podcast since it’s original release and get so excited every time there is a new season. Lauren and her guests provide such wise insights and practical tips on parenting and especially parenting while walking with Jesus. I’m inspired after every episode and just think the world of Lauren and her community. Keeping making more!! The world needs more of Lauren. She is the mom I strive to be!

As a therapist, I am so heartened to hear Lauren frequently sharing the merits of mental health care! Far too often, I see high profile Christians denounce therapy and mental health care in favor of prayer and clergy counseling, and I so appreciate that Lauren is open with her listeners on the benefits of therapy from a licensed professional!

A significant frustration with the podcast is how the majority of the suggestions and advice Lauren offers only applies to middle/high income people with stable families. Lauren has a *tremendous* amount of privilege, including financial privilege, racial privilege, and a strong support system of both personal and hired help. I wish she would acknowledge it/provide advice that is more accessible to lower/middle income people.

The majority of Americans struggle to afford childcare (let alone full-time childcare) and many don’t have close families or “villages”. Lauren is constantly urging listeners to lean on their families and friends, get childcare, make time to workout, etc. That isn’t possible for so many, and I wish she would acknowledge that and provide tangible tips and advice that are applicable to a wider audience.