The One with Farah Stout

Layers of Life — Exploring Farah’s Journey from Childhood to Blended Family (Part 1): Episode 10(2023)

“Navigating a blended family is sacred, holy, and messy. There were times that it felt easy and times that it was challenging. We worked hard to create a space where we were a family, but we never found a full stride with that rhythm. We had to honor and respect the other parent’s feelings while embracing our bonus child. It was a delicate balance that required many navigating tensions and arguments” — Farah (2023)

Having Farah as a guest on my podcast this week was an absolute delight. I had always wanted to chat with her because I sensed so much depth to her personality, and I was eager to explore those aspects and get to know her better. I met Farah five years ago at church when she recommended a restaurant, which was an excellent suggestion. Since then, we have stayed in touch, and I’ve come to trust her restaurant recommendations more than anyone else’s. Farah is not only a mother, wife, and talented singer, but she is also incredibly lovable, based on my experience with her. I mention this because it has shaped my perception of her. It’s worth noting that Farah is the only female among her two…