In this week's episode Kelly shares her story of strength. Her story is one of hope and love. The tattoo we created combines love for her friend who lost a battle with CF, her mom who was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, and her own struggles with MCAS and POTS. She shares how "Faith Over Fear" and a belief there's a plan for our lives keep her going. Hear her story and see the tattoo athttps://www.instagram.com/inkedbybethlargofl/?hl=en

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What’s it like to share your spouse with a tattoo machine, hundreds of clients, and a calling that never really clocks out?

In this episode, Charles opens up about what it’s really been like to date—and then marry—a tattoo artist. From the outside, it looks creative, exciting, and a little edgy. But inside the marriage, there’s so much more: long days, emotional energy poured into clients, blurred boundaries, and learning how to love someone whose work is deeply personal and public.

Charles shares both the easy parts—the passion, creativity, and shared vision—and the hard parts that don’t always get talked about, including sacrifice, patience, and navigating seasons where the craft demands a lot. Together, Beth and Charles talk honestly about how they’ve learned to respect each other, communicate intentionally, and protect their marriage while still honoring the work.

This conversation dives into how they navigate marriage as a team, set healthy boundaries, and stay aligned as they build a legacy together—one rooted in faith, mutual respect, and purpose beyond the ink.

If you’ve ever loved an artist, entrepreneur, or someone with a calling that doesn’t clock out—or you’re curious what life really looks like behind the tattoo machine—this episode is raw, real, and deeply relatable.

🎙️ Tune in for honest conversation, perspective from both sides of the marriage, and a behind-the-scenes look at love, commitment, and legacy.

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Intentional. It’s more than our word of the year—it’s the filter for how we live our lives.

On this season of Neotrad Life, we’re slowing down and choosing on purpose. Every decision. Every habit. Every “yes” and every “no.” We’re talking honestly about what it looks like to live intentionally in a world that constantly pulls us in every direction.

From faith and marriage to parenting, health, work, and creativity, we’re committed to doing only what honors God, protects our marriage, and serves our family. That means setting boundaries, breaking old cycles, and choosing growth—even when it’s uncomfortable.

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about alignment. It’s about building a life that reflects our values, not just our schedules.

If you’re craving deeper conversations, real-life struggles, and encouragement to live with purpose instead of pressure, this podcast is for you. Follow along as we navigate what it truly means to be intentional—together.

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Heathers story of strength has it all, resilience, rebuilding, motherhood, and emotion. Her fight for sobriety, honesty, and willingness to lay it all out in her book.

In Drinking to Forget, Healing to Remember, and My Fight to Become Whole, Heather L. Sympson shares her powerful story of loss, addiction, and redemption through faith. What began as a battle to escape pain became a journey toward God’s grace and self-forgiveness. Through tears, prayer, and perseverance, Heather discovered that healing isn’t about erasing the past—it’s about learning to rise from it. Her words shine a light for anyone walking through darkness, reminding us that even in our most broken moments, God’s love can make us whole again.

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In this NeoTrad Life episode, we highlight Charles’s powerful transformation — a journey shaped by major lifestyle changes, personal growth, and bariatric sleeve surgery. Charles opens up about the years he spent putting himself last, relying on food for comfort, and carrying the weight of stress and unhealthy habits.

He shares honestly about choosing bariatric sleeve surgery as a tool to help him get his life back — and how it’s only that: a tool, not a magic fix. The real work came afterward. From rebuilding discipline to changing his mindset, habits, and daily choices, Charles had to put in the effort that surgery alone could never provide.

This episode explores how the combination of surgical help and personal commitment led him to a healthier body, a clearer mind, and a renewed sense of purpose.

And woven through his journey is his relationship with Beth — a supportive NeoTrad partnership built on accountability, mutual growth, and rediscovering joy together.

A story of courage, honesty, and the determination to create a life you’re proud to live.

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In this NeoTrad Life episode, Beth opens up about her incredible 150-pound weight loss over three years — and the deeper story behind it. From growing up with food used as both a punishment and a reward, to battling food addiction during a difficult marriage, Beth’s relationship with food has been anything but simple.

This episode explores how she broke generational patterns, rebuilt her habits, and rediscovered herself. And with the support of a new, healthy NeoTrad relationship with Charles, Beth found joy, balance, and companionship along the way.

A raw, honest look at struggle, resilience, and what it means to finally choose yourself.

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In this deeply moving episode of Stories of Strength, Michelle shares her raw, unfiltered journey of survival, addiction, loss, and redemption. Kidnapped at just 11 years old, enduring repeated abuse, and carrying unspoken trauma into adulthood, Michelle turned to alcohol at 14 in an attempt to numb the pain. She became a mother of eight by 30, battled addiction again through prescribed pain medication, and eventually lost everything—her home, her stability, and nearly her life.

After seven long years of struggling to find her way out, Michelle chose recovery. Today, she stands 14 years sober, a volunteer, a healer, and living proof that trauma does not get the final word. She now dedicates her life to helping others find hope, self-worth, and a path forward.

Michelle’s tattoo—a Medusa symbol representing feminine rage, protection, and reclaimed power—marks the transformation from the little girl who was stolen to the woman who survived.

This is a story of brutal honesty, unbreakable resilience, and the truth that healing is possible—even after everything.

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