Neurodivergent Parenting: Faith, Grace, and Practical Strategies with Ginny Kochis (E230)
In Quirky Catholic Kids, author Ginny Kochis offers practical strategies for neurodivergent parenting while discussing emotional regulation, raising children in the faith, and how parents can celebrate the unique gifts of every child.
Books and Wine: The Novel Pairing with Erin Kirschenmann (E228)
Can books and wine make the perfect pairing? This week, wine educator and Novel Pairings founder Erin Kirschenmann joins Bookish Flights to share how thoughtfully pairing books with wine can enrich both experiences. We talk about slowing down, reading more intentionally, and making wine approachable—plus Erin shares three wine-inspired book recommendations you'll want to add to your TBR.
How to Build Community When You're Constantly Starting Over with Kirst of Wives of the Armed Forces (E220)
Military life often means starting over—new duty stations, new friendships, new careers, & new routines. Kara sits down with Kirst, co-founder of Wives of the Armed Forces, to discuss building community, navigating the unique challenges military spouses face, & creating meaningful connections. Whether you're a military spouse or simply in a season of rebuilding, this conversation offers encouragement, practical wisdom, & a reminder that you're not alone.
The Power of the Pause: Creating a Life Beyond Work with Lindsay Barnett (E218)
This week on Bookish Flights, I’m joined by Lindsay Barnett, workplace experience strategist, coach, and author of Working Hell to Working Well. Together, we talk about career reinvention, burnout, work-life harmony, and the power of small intentional changes.
Writing The Revenge Party, Unlikeable Characters & Polished Online Lives with Emily Lynn Paulson (E216)
Emily Lynn Paulson joins us to discuss her psychological thriller The Revenge Party, unlikeable characters, polished online lives, and the freedom of writing fiction after nonfiction. We also talk about thrillers with depth, influencer culture, motherhood, & the messy truths hiding beneath curated identities.
Building Tiny Troops: Amy Schweizer on Raising Healthy Kids & Families in Military Life (E207)
Amy Schweizer joins me to talk about military spouse life, raising kids through transition, and building a flexible career with purpose. We also dive into the story behind Tiny Troops Soccer and her heart for supporting military families.
Loving Someone Through Mental Illness: Grief, Resilience, & the Stories We Tell Ourselves with Sheila Hamilton (E205)
In this episode of Bookish Flights, Kara Infante talks with journalist and author Sheila Hamilton about her memoir All the Things We Never Knew. Written after her late husband’s struggle with mental illness, the book explores grief, resilience, and the challenges families face while navigating the mental health system.
An Invitation to Slow Down: The Sacred Work of Showing Up in Everyday Conversations with Matt Mattson (E200)
In this episode, I sit down with Matt Mattson to talk about his new book Cathedrals of Connection and the sacred work of showing up for one another. We explore what it means to slow down, write vulnerably, and make intentional choices that deepen our relationships. This conversation is an invitation to turn down the noise, embrace presence over performance, and rediscover the sacred in everyday connection.
Building Something That Is Ours: Creativity, Community, and Military Life with Ashlee Sullivan (E197)
Ashlee Sullivan, founder of woman + warrior®️, joins the show to talk about creativity, community, & navigating military life. She shares her journey transitioning to an active duty military family, building a mission-driven brand, & using humor, art, & reading as tools for resilience in challenging seasons.