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MANSFIELD — What happens when two longtime friends — living very different lives — sit down to have the conversations people crave, but don’t always get?
You get Better Together.
Hosted by Brittany Schock, an award-winning journalist and audience engagement editor at Richland Source, and Maddie Penwell, a local creative and author of At The Hearth on Substack, Better Together is a new podcast rooted in honest conversations about identity, friendship, community and personal growth.
Why this podcast? Why now?
Brittany and Maddie have walked through more than a decade of life transitions together — career changes, relationships, motherhood, self-discovery — and have always believed that we don’t have to walk the same path to walk alongside each other.
That belief became the foundation for Better Together — a podcast created not just to tell stories, but to hold space for real growth, real connection, and the messy, beautiful work of being human.
Each week, Brittany and Maddie will bring a blend of personal reflection, storytelling, and guest conversations that invite listeners into deeper empathy, stronger community, and greater understanding of themselves and the people around them.
🎧 Episode 1: Welcome to Better Together
In the first episode, Brittany and Maddie introduce themselves, share the story of their 10-year friendship, and explain the heart behind the podcast.
They talk about what it means to walk through different life stages side-by-side, why vulnerability matters, and how this space is designed to support all people — whether you’re navigating parenthood, career shifts, identity changes or simply trying to build a stronger sense of community around you.
This episode sets the tone for everything that’s to come: real stories, honest growth, and the reminder that we are always better together.
What listeners can expect from Better Together:
- Candid conversations about life transitions, relationships, career shifts, parenting (and non-parenting), mental health, and more
- Vulnerable, empowering storytelling
- Practical reflections and takeaways for building stronger community ties
- An open invitation to be part of a village rooted in empathy, growth, and care
Better Together is not about having all the answers — it’s about holding space for the questions.
It’s about building a life and a community where every story matters.
It’s about growing stronger, softer, and better — together.
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