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Get ready to laugh! Today Melissa Radke joins me for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation. Her new book Chicken-Fried Women will make you giggle, cry, and think about the women and friendships in your life. We cover many hilarious topics including spray tans, garage sale bras, swim gym, southern church in the 80âs, and laundry on the couch. At the heart of the book is how to navigate adult friendships and here is more of what we talked about:What it means to find your peopleâyour chicken-fried women- battered and bruised but still tender on the insideHealing a mother-daughter relationship with kindness and boundariesHow to divorce a girlfriend (and maybe get her back)Stick around to the end where Melissa shares the best advice on what it feels like to build your own table (even when itâs hard or uncomfortable) Connect with Melissa Radke:
Website: HOME | MELISSA RADKEFacebook: Melissa Radke | FacebookInstagram: Melissa Radke - Lifestyle, Parenting, Relationships (@msmelissaradke)Links Mentioned:
The Radkes (TV Series 2019) - IMDbChicken-Fried Women: By Melissa RadkeCynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) Related Episodes:
Your Funny Mom Stories [Ep 302]Donât Dad Alone :: Dustin Nickerson [Ep 472]Sidetracked by Naming Body Parts, Steaks for Lunch, and Summer Dilemmas (when youâre not in Italy) :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 476]Featured Sponsors:
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Today Dr. Kelly Jameson joins me to help us understand the many dynamics of teen friendships. Although this episode mainly applies to girl moms there is advice for the boy mom in this episode as well! Kelly is a trained systems therapist who practices narrative therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Through her many years of listening to families and teens, she has learned how to navigate the difficult years of teen and tween friendships and how to help parents coach their kids. Here is some of what we cover:
The rise of âfriend hoardingâ and large group dynamics in 2025What qualifies as âmean girlâ behaviorâand why itâs all about power dynamicsCoaching sons to stay out of the dramaâand why that mattersHow moms are becoming more enmeshed in their kidâs friendships and the damage that causesThe 3 types of friendships every kid should understand
Connect with Dr. Kelly Jameson:
Website: Kelly Jameson - Therapy. Speaking. Consulting.Facebook: Kelly Jameson, PhD | FacebookInstagram: Kelly Jameson, PhD (@drkellyjameson)Links Mentioned:
Queen Bees and Wannabes: by Rosalind Wiseman Related Episodes:
Back-to-School and Tech Toolkit :: Dr. Kelly Jameson [Ep 422]Helping Our Kids Foster Friendships :: David Thomas and Sissy Goff [Ep 338]Important Topics to Cover with Tweens and Teens about Manners, Technology and Friendship :: Lee Cordon [Ep 408]Featured Sponsors:
Thrive Market: Ready to make the switch? Go to ThriveMarket.com/dma for thirty percent off your first order, plus a FREE sixty dollar gift! The Chosen: Last SupperâThe people welcome Jesus as king and expect a revolution. Threatened, the leaders will go to any length to ensure this Passover meal is Jesusâ last. You can get your tickets now at TheChosenLastSupper.comThrive Causemetics: Try your new trusty favorites with an exclusive set for our listeners. New customers can get the Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and a mini-sized Brilliant Eye Brightener at a special set price with free shipping. Or save more with 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/DMA. Honeylove: Treat yourself to the most comfortable shapewear on earth and save 20% Off sitewide at honeylove.com/DMA Find links to this weekâs sponsors and unique promo codes at dontmomalone.com/sponsors. -
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Grief is a journey that no one wants to walk, yet so many of us will experience deep loss in our lifetime. In this episode, Colleen and Erin have an open and honest conversation about Erinâs journey through unimaginable lossâlosing her husband in a plane crash, navigating her childrenâs grief, the heartbreak of her motherâs suicide, and later, the devastating loss of her son in a car accident.
Through her story, Erin shares what it looks like to carry grief in our bodies, the crisis of faith that can come with loss, and how she found her way through the darkness. From those tragedies was born Jessicaâs house, a place for families to walk through grief and be supported. And now a book When Grief Comes Home that shares the tools she has learned through so many trials.
Here are some topics we cover:
The impact of trauma and grief on the body and nervous systemThe importance of modeling healthy grief and emotional expression for childrenHow to come alongside grieving families in tangible, practical waysThe unique challenges couples face when grieving a child and how to let someone grieve in their own wayBrightsiding- what it is and how to speak to someone in a dark season
Connect with Erin and Colleen:
Website: Jessica's HouseFacebook: Jessica's HouseInstagram: Jessica's House (@jessicas_house)
Links Mentioned:
NACGWhen Grief Comes Home: By Erin Leigh Nelson and Colleen Montague
Related Episodes:
When Moms Walk through Grief :: Stacey Thacker {Ep 76}The Ministry of Presence in a Broken World :: Tess Clarke [Ep. 252]Processing Grief, Infertility, and Loss in Community :: Julie Fowler [Ep 502]
Featured Sponsors:
The Chosen Last Supper: You can preorder your tickets for the 3-part theatrical release at TheChosenLastSupper.com.Hiya Health: We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/DMA. This deal is not available on their regular website. Get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults.Purity Woods: Honestly, I have never seen a skincare product of this quality at this reasonable of a price point. And thankfully, the good people at Purity Woods have a special coupon code specifically for my listeners, so you can try it for yourself for 27% off today. Just go to puritywoods.com/DMA or enter DMA at checkout.Pair Eyewear: See the world with fresh eyes. Go to paireyewear.com and use code DONTMOM for 15% off your first pair. Mention the show in your post-checkout survey.Find links to this weekâs sponsors and unique promo codes at dontmomalone.com/sponsors. -
Do you often desire to disciple your neighbors, friends, or acquaintances but donât know how?
Today Courtney Garrett joins me to talk about her amazing tools to help Christians invite people into going deeper with Jesus. She is an accidental homeschool mom with years of ministry experience who saw a need for discipleship tools. Often people have grown up in church and pieced Bible stories together but they may have gaps in their view of God and His character. Courtney has written 101 Christianity -a study to help direct conversation and lead people to follow Jesus. Here are some topics we coverâŠ
The difference between being a believer and a committed follower of JesusStories of high school and college students using 101 Christianity to lead wellHow to ask people into a discipleship study in a gracious way How knowing the character of God can help in hard times Ideas for discipleship with your family
Connect with Courtney Garrett:
Website: 101 ChristianityInstagram: Courtney Garrett (@courtney_garrett_)
Links Mentioned:
101 Christianity Podcast - Apple PodcastsA Parent's Guide to 101: By Courtney Garrett101: Discovering the Character of God: By Courtney Garrett
Related Episodes:
Modeling Faith: Family Spiritual Habits that Stick :: Chris Pappalardo and Clayton Greene [Ep 512]Discipleship 101 with Cathy Price {Ep. 9}You Deserve a Mentor :: Susie Davis [Ep 262]
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Do you have a child with autism or neurodivergent tendencies? Do you have a friend with a child that needs support but you're not sure how to show up?
Today Carrie, Kate, and Adrian are here to share their deeply personal stories about their kids and how autism has shaped their families. The amazing thing is each of their experiences is so different- and each of them has approached this diagnosis uniquely. They co-wrote a book called Autism Out Loud that covers a huge variety of challenges. We barely scratched the surface but here are some things we coveredâŠ
The hidden, unexpected grief of special needs parentingHow raising a child with autism magnifies stress in marriagesSiblings and how autism affects their lives- the joys and sadness that come with a neurodivergent sibling and how to keep that communication openWhat parents of autistic children really need from friends and familyIt takes risk, invitation, and vulnerability to find your people and a community that can rally around and support you
Connect with Carrie, Kate, and Adrian:
Website: Tales of an Educated Debutante - Adrian Harrold Wood, PhDWebsite: Finding Cooper's Voice | Welcome to the Secret World of AutismWebsite: Carrie CarielloInstagram: Adrian Harrold Wood, PhD (@talesofaneducateddebutante)Instagram: Kate (@findingcoopersvoice)Facebook: Carrie Cariello
Links Mentioned:
Autism Out Loud: By Carrie Carieel, Kate Swenson, and Adrian Wood
Related Episodes:
Parenting Neurodivergent ChildrenâSummer Edition :: Carrie Cassell [Ep 413]Parenting as a Highly Sensitive Person :: Mary Van Geffen [Ep 438]When Your Child is on the Autism Spectrum (Part One) :: Terri Conlin [Ep 182]When Your Child is on the Autism Spectrum (Part Two) :: Terri Conlin [Ep 182]
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Is it possible to have a well-rested baby without sacrificing attachment? Are you an exhausted mom who struggles with the nighttime routine?
Today Eve Squires, a sleep consultant with over fifteen years of experience, shares her journey and approach to improving infant sleep without resorting to harsh methods. Sleep is one of the most debated parenting topics, and in the past, I have avoided this topic because it is often confusing with conflicting advice. Eve was exactly the right person to do a deep dive on how to help children sleep through the night, without losing that special bond.
In this episode we cover:
How to improve sleep without the "cry it out" methodThe hunger vs. habit debateâhow to know if your baby truly needs to eat at nightNap windows and how to structure baby and toddler awake time for better napsReplacing sleep incentives with healthier soothing techniquesWhy some babies sleep well while others donât (and potential neurological factors)
Connect with Eve Squires:
Website: Calm and Bright Sleep SupportInstagram: CALM and BRIGHT SLEEP SUPPORT (@calmandbrightsleepsupport)
Links Mentioned:
Infant Sleep Plans | Free Self-Assessment | Calm and BrightThe Rested Baby Plan - Calm and Bright Sleep Support
Related Episodes:
Shepherding Healthy Sleep Habits :: Jenn and Robin of Sleepy Cues [Ep 230]Thatâs Me. . . sleep deprived and needing Jesus :: Jennie and Sally {Ep 106}Ages and Stages SeriesâInfants/Toddlers :: Rachel Norman [Ep 377]
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Do you feel like youâre reacting instead of responding, constantly putting out fires, and struggling to manage your emotionsâespecially anger?
Today Elizabeth Andreyevskiy joins me to share her journey from explosive to calm in motherhood. Maybe youâve tried counseling, read the books, and learned the tools, but implementing them in real life still feels impossible. This podcast is packed with practical tools to help us manage the chaos of our homes. God wants us to be whole and to care for our minds, bodies, and spirits so that we can care for our families daily.
In this episode we cover:How unmet expectations, physical clutter, and negative mindsets fuel frustrationThe power of meeting your own basic needs (eating, water, and sleeping matter!)Practical ways to create space for self-care, reflection, and increased emotional capacityCreative ways to get some alone time and resetWhat to do when you do have an explosion of anger and how to bring reconciliation
Connect with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy:
Website: Anger Coach for Christian momsInstagram: Elizabeth (@emotionally_healthy_legacy)
Links Mentioned:
Anger Management Coach for Christian momsEmotionally Healthy Legacy PodcastEND MOM SHAME TRAINING
Related Episodes:
How Do I Regulate My Own Emotions? :: Charissa Fry [Ep 482] Summer of MentorshipChanging the Atmosphere of Your Home with Positive Parenting :: Ralphie Jacobs [Ep 456]Focus on Growth vs. Guilt :: Lisa Bevere [Ep 291]What Triggers Your Angry Reaction? :: Amber Lia {Ep 108}
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Do you want to lead your home well spiritually but are not sure how? Do you need more creative and fun ideas on how to point your kids to Jesus?
Today, Chris Pappalardo and Clayton Greene join me to talk about spiritual rhythms with our kids. They share plenty of ideas on creating a space for spiritual growth that doesn't need to be a checklist-driven, box-checking exercise. Their new book discusses establishing morning and evening rhythms that align with how God wired us to connect spiritually and practically with Him.
We talk about modeling the gospel in a way that is authentic and free from unnecessary baggage for our kids to carry into the future. I get personal by sharing how my dad modeled this in my lifeâand thatâs really what these habits create: our kids modeling the habits and behaviors we practice that point to Jesus.
We cover-
6 Key Shifts for Building Lasting Spiritual HabitsReal-Life Examples: like how to practically walk out a spiritual habit with our kidsNavigating Different Seasons: Dealing with a spouse or teens who are not on boardAnd we each reflect on how we learned spiritual formation from our parents
Connect with Chris and Clayton:
Website: GoodKind - From the Makers of Advent BlocksInstagram: GoodKind (@goodkind.co)
Links Mentioned:
Christmas | GoodKindBuilding Spiritual Habits in the Home: by Chris Pappalardo and Clayton GreeneHabits of the Household: by Justin Whitmeal EarleyThe Common Rule: by Justin Whitmel EarleyGratiKube from GoodKindAtomic Habits: by James ClearPracticing the Way: by John Mark Comer
Related Episodes:
Perspective from Pastorâs Kid and Single Parent :: Barnabas Piper [Ep 163]Stewarding Sacred and Spiritual Disciplines at Home :: Jennifer Pepito [Ep 464]Family Transformation Starts with Personal Revival :: KJ Perdomo [Ep 227]
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The ChosenâYou can get your tickets now at TheChosenLastSupper.com. preorder your tickets for the 3-part theatrical release. Text your favorite person, grab your favorite box of movie theater candy, and go see The Chosen: Last Supper in theaters. Hiya Healthâ We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/DMA. get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults.Purity Woodsâ Honestly, I have never seen a skincare product of this quality at this reasonable of a price point. And thankfully, the good people at Purity Woods have a special coupon code specifically for my listeners, so you can try it for yourself for 27% off today. Just go to puritywoods.com/DMA or enter DMA at checkout.Pair EyewearâSee the world with fresh eyes. Go to paireyewear.com and use code DONTMOM for 15% off your first pair. And support the show by mentioning Donât Mom Alone sent you in the post-checkout survey. Find links to this weekâs sponsors and unique promo codes at dontmomalone.com/sponsors. -
Have you ever been to your doctor or OBGYN and felt that your symptoms were dismissed? Do you know how to identify the main issues of perimenopause and menopause?
In this follow up episode with Dr. Kamilia Smith, we continue our deep dive into perimenopause, exploring how it impacts women's emotions, physical changes, and overall well-being. She clearly breaks down some of the hormonal fluctuations women go through and what some potential treatments are for each of those symptoms in a very nuanced field. Perimenopause can bring emotional upheaval and weight gain, exacerbated by hormonal changes that are often ignored. The stress of the "sandwich generation" â caring for our aging parents while raising children â adds to the emotional load.
We cover so many helpful topics-Eggs and AMH (Anti-MĂŒllerian Hormone)FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone): these levels help indicate how your ovaries are functioningHow the term bioidentical hormones is often used as a marketing toolHormonal changes, along with sleep disruptions, decreased mobility, and shifts in eating habits, all contribute to weight gain during perimenopauseMental health can take a hit during this stage, with symptoms like mood swings, insomnia, attention deficit, and night sweats. Learning how to manage these mental health changes is critical to our health
Connect with Dr. Kamilia Smith:
Website: Kamilia Smith Voted Best Dallas Gynecologist | Charleston HouseFacebook: Charleston House GynecologyInstagram: Charleston House - DALLAS WOMENS HEALTH (@charlestonhousegyn)
Links Mentioned:
Function Health âą 100 Healthy YearsThe SHIFT: Perimenopause Unscripted (A North Texas Women's Midlife Movement)BALANCE: Perimenopause Documentary / DocuseriesTHE (M) FACTOR â Shredding the Silence on MenopauseRelated Episodes:
Is This Normal? A Womenâs Health Conversation :: Dr. Kamilia Smith [Ep 447]Overcoming Barriers to Sexual Intimacy :: Nancy Houston [Ep 206]Your Body is GOOD :: Jess Connolly [Ep 329]Featured Sponsors:
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I donât often do a solo podcast but God has been working on my heart when it comes to parenting teens and expectations and I felt prompted to sit down and share what I am learning with you all.
So often as parents, we live in a worst-case scenario mindset, when it feels like the dreams and expectations for a child's future are not aligning with the present. We obsess over baby monitors, teen friendships, and grades/sports but this comes from a place of worry, or even fear-based control.
God wants freedom and hope in our parenting! I realized I have a choice: to believe in an imagined bad scenario or to flip a switch and choose hope and expect in God for unimaginable good things to come. Both choices involve belief, imagination and control. I'm choosing to double down turn my belief toward hope, knowing that even when things don't go as planned, God's story is far greater.
In this episode, I will share the steps God gave me to practically practice choosing hope over worry. How to walk with the Spirit and produce fruit instead of formula-based parenting rooted in power and control. Reminding my own heart that God is good and has a good story for our kids- letâs lean into the HUGE expectation that God is the God of HOPE and let our prayers align with that truth.
Connect with Me:
Website: Heather MacFadyen | Right Where You BelongFacebook: Don't Mom AloneInstagram: Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone)
Links Mentioned:
A Prayer for Challenging Times - Northwest Bible ChurchâNeil TombaRight Where You Belong: By Heather MacFadyenDon't Mom Alone: By Heather MacFadyenMan's Search for Meaning: By Viktor Frankl
Related Episodes:
Talking, Teens, and Twenty-four Years :: Bruce + Heather [Ep 399]Freeing Your Adolescents to Step Into Adulthood â Ages and Stages â Teens :: Dr. Ken Wilgus [Ep 382]How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation :: Ian Cron [Ep 506]
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Do you feel that it is hard to connect with your aging parents? Are your kids and grandparents not communicating well through the generational gap?
In this episode, Isabel Tom, author of The Value of Wrinkles shares insights into her background, her work with the elderly, and her experience growing up in a multigenerational household. She gives a unique perspective of how much joy and life we can bring to the generation before us but it takes a lot of intentionality. This conversation covers practical tips for deepening these family ties and the mutual blessings they can bring.
We cover a wide range of topics-
Simple ways to involve children in caring for their grandparents or older relativesHow to foster meaningful conversations across generationsHow small acts of kindness can make a big difference in an elderâs lifeAn Investigator Kit Isabela created to help families connect How to talk to your kids about elder issues- dementia or physical constraints
Connect with Isabel Tom:
Website: The Value of Wrinkles by Isabel TomFacebook: The Value of WrinklesInstagram: The Value of WrinklesÂźïž (@isabelctom)
Links Mentioned:
The Value of Wrinkles: Isabel TomGrandkid Investigator Family Kit - NOW AVAILABLE!Weird But True! Gross: by National Geographic Kids
Related Episodes:
Generational Healing: Becoming the Mom You Needed :: Melanie Shankle [Ep 508]Gathering a Mentor Circle :: Ben Bevis [Ep 446]Connecting with Your Kids in Any Circumstance :: Jim and Lynne Jackson {Ep 98}
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Have you struggled to break free from generational trauma or sin? Do you find it challenging to help your kids navigate tough situations at school and in sports?
Today, author Melanie Shankle joins us to share insights from her new book, Here Be Dragons. Her story is one of both deep trauma and undeniable evidence of Godâs provisionâplacing the right people in her life at just the right time. It wasnât until college that Melanie realized her mother-daughter relationship was far from what her friends experienced. That realization set her on a long journey of untangling her past and healing from the wounds of her upbringing.
In this conversation, we cover so many important topics, including:
The meaning behind Here Be DragonsMean girls, motherhood, and generational traumaHow to become spiritually and emotionally healthy to break toxic cyclesWhat it looks like to set boundaries or cut off a parent as an adultHow to recognize when a closed door in your childâs life is actually God's protection
Join us for an honest, insightful discussion on healing, parenting, and trusting God through lifeâs toughest moments.
Connect with Melanie Shankle:
Website: Big Mama â the big mama blogPodcast: The Big Boo CastInstagram: @MelanieShankleLinks Mentioned:
Here Be Dragons: by Melanie ShanklePodcast | Kari KampakisAll My Knotted-Up Life: by Beth MooreRelated Episodes:
In Light of Eternity :: Jen Clouse [Ep 100]Long Game Parenting :: Melanie Shankle and Sophie Hudson [Ep 337]Navigating Friendship :: Melanie Shankle [Ep 273]The Antelope in the Living Room :: Melanie Shankle [ Ep. 12]Featured Sponsors:
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Do you often feel like you give everything to your family but donât know what you enjoy? Have you lost your spark for life that you felt in your youth?
Today, Chrystal Evans Hurst is here to share her journey and story from a single mom to a life filled with the passions and purposes that God has placed inside of her. So often as women we feel the pull of family, career, and household duties and forget what makes us who we are. Here are some topics we cover.
The mom who has lost her purpose or lost herself in motherhoodHow to not feel stuck, confused, and unfulfilledHow to pay attention to your passions and giftingsRecognizing your unique talentsCreating the community you crave
Connect with Chrystal Evans Hurst:
Website: Chrystal Evans HurstFacebook: Chrystal Evans HurstInstagram: Chrystal Evans Hurst (@chrystalhurst)Podcast: The Sister Circle Podcast
Links Mentioned:
She's Still There: By Chrystal Evans Hurst100 Days to Discovering the Gift of You: By Chrystal Evans HurstFind Your People: By Jennie AllenJoin Chrystalâs Inner Circle
Related Episodes:
Summer of Mentorship 2018 [Week Two] :: Chrystal Evans HurstRescuing the Girl in You :: Chrystal Evans Hurst [Ep 172]The Goldmine of a Motherâs Hindsight :: Chrystal Evans Hurst {Ep 71}Victory in Ministry and Motherhood :: Priscilla Shirer [Ep 229]
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Did you know that 12-step programs are for anyone? Do you feel like your life has spiritual direction or are you just floating through surviving?
Today I am excited to have Ian Cron who is an author, speaker, trained psychotherapist, songwriter, and Episcopal priest here. Ian shares his own journey into addiction and sobriety and how that process prompted him to write his newest book The Fix to help people see our deep need for Jesus in our journey through life. Here are just a few of the topics we coverâŠUnderstanding the 12 steps of recovery from addictionAddiction comes in many formsâalcohol, phone, success, approval,etcWe are all looking for a fix to make life more tolerableEnneagram types and their common addictionsTransformation vs. ReformationLetting go of resentment and forgiving the people in your life Connect with Ian Cron:
Website: The Official Home of Ian Morgan CronFacebook: Ian Morgan CronInstagram: Ian Morgan Cron (@ianmorgancron)Links Mentioned:
The Fix by Ian CronThe Fix Workbook by Ian CronThe Road Back to You by Ian CronChasing Francis by Ian CronJesus, My Father, the CIA and Me by Ian CronAddiction and Grace by Gerald MayAl-Anon/Alateens Family Groups (find one near you) Inner Healing Prayer :: Jennifer Barnett [Ep 323]Related Episodes:
Enneagram and Stress :: Ian Cron Recap [Bonus Episode]Hope for the Hopeless Marriage :: Kathy Bush [Ep 453]Recovery for Life :: Lynn Hoffman [Ep 129]Featured Sponsors:
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Do you feel like it takes too much time and energy to host? Does having people in your home stress you out or seem out of reach?
Today Logan Wolfram joins me- she is an author and speaker that knows how to host well. We met long-long ago at a bloggerâs conference before the podcasting world was even a thing. I have been drawn to her knack for pulling people into her home and sat down to glean her wisdom in this area. Here are the topics we coveredâŠ
Stocking the pantry for hostingBatch cooking tips and tricksSignature dishes and family favoritesHow to handle having a âsmallerâ home and hostingFiguring out what your kids and their friends are into and leaning into those placesConnect with Logan Wolfram:
Website: Logan Wolfram - Live CuriousInstagram: Logan Lane Wolfram (@loganlwolfram)Links Mentioned:
Interview for Declare Conferenceâ How to Not Miss Out [Ep 17]Loganâs recipesRoux instructions and diagramJackbox.TVRelated Episodes:
Work of Worth :: Kristi Griem {Ep 39}The Turquoise Table :: Kristin Schell {Ep 37}Summer of Mentorship 2019 Week Four :: Helen SmallboneFeatured Sponsors:
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As we enter a new year do you feel stuck or like last year did not go like you intended it to? Are you dealing with disappointments and finding it difficult to see God in your situation?
Today Cleere Cherry Reaves, author and podcaster, joins me to talk about how Godâs word is the most powerful tool in shifting our focus and seeing the Lord in our everyday circumstances. In her new book Revive she writes about how Jesus is with us through the storms and trials of life, He does not simply pluck us out of every situation but we learn how to see Him in the hard times. Here are some topics we coverâŠ
Cleereâs son has a powerful testimony in the making as a non-verbal kid. She shares how she uses the word of God to reframe that situation. How in seasons of brokenness and fragility we see the strength of God. Trusting God's Plan and Recalibrating Expectations.How our habits create a âdietâ of what we are consuming and how to change those to be more focused on the word of God. How to take time to listen to the voice of God.
Connect with Cleere Cherry Reaves:
Website: Cleerely Stated - Personal and Purposeful ProductsFacebook: Cleerely StatedInstagram: Cleere Cherry Reaves | Speaker, Author + Podcaster
Links Mentioned:
Candle Warmer LampLiving Fearless: by Jamie WinshipRevive: by Cleere Cherry ReavesBe Still: 90 Devotions for the Hopeful Heart: by Cleere Cherry Reaves
Related Episodes:
Processing Grief, Infertility, and Loss in Community :: Julie Fowler [Ep 502]Identifying Your God-Given Space (part 1) :: Cleere Cherry Reaves [Ep 403]Exchange False Beliefs with True Identity :: Jamie Winship [Ep 433]
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Do you feel like your mind is full of tasks making it hard to focus and be present with your family? Do you struggle to articulate what you need, feel, or want from your spouse?
Today, Dr. Morgan Cutlip is here to help us navigate the topic of mental load specifically as moms. Morgan is a psychologist and highly sought after relationship expert. Her book Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself helps moms advocate for their needs in a loving way. We cover a large range of issues facing parents today including⊠The invisible running to-do list we keep in our minds.How to identify your needs and communicate them.How to get clear about what you feel and need so you do not confuse your spouse. Identifying the two different types of guilt and how to respond. The three domains of mental load- cognitive, physical, and emotional.Navigating the holiday season with the added tasks and pressure to make it magical.
Connect with Dr. Morgan Cutlip:
Website: Dr. Morgan CutlipFacebook: Dr. Morgan CutlipInstagram: Dr. Morgan Cutlip (@drmorgancutlip)
Links Mentioned:
Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself by Dr. Morgan CutlipA Better Share : How Couples Tackle the Mental Load (pre-order) How We Feel App
Related Episodes:
Organize Your Mental Load :: Laurel Denise [Ep 444]âHow do I connect better with my kids?â [Ep 475] :: Summer of Mentorship Week 1Body Awareness in Parenting :: Mary Van Geffen [Ep 333]
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Have you or a friend ever walked through a season of infertility and grief? Do you often wonder what to say when a friend is walking through loss of any kind?
Today my friend Julie Fowler is here to talk about her heartbreaking (but hopeful) story of motherhood and how God used her story to help people navigate loss. Julie has faced miscarriage, adoptions that fell through at the last minute, and baby twins she only held for four short hours. She truly has walked this long road and knows all of the feelings of grief and uncertainty around waiting for a baby. This valley produced a beautiful study of walking through infertility in community and connecting with God in the deepest, darkest places. We cover so much in our conversation includingâŠ
How to talk to a friend in a season of infertility and loss- what not to say. How husbands and wives can support each other instead of turning on one another. Sharing your feelings with the Lord and then speaking truth over yourself.Wrestling with deep spiritual questions when your prayers are not being answered. Making a support group uplifting instead of only heavy while still leaving room to process. Connect with Julie Fowler:
Website: Julie Fowler MinistriesFacebook: Juliefowlerministries | FacebookInstagram: Julie Fowler Ministries (@juliefowlerministries)Links Mentioned:
Infertility Bible Studies and Resources â Julie Fowler MinistriesTreasures in the Waiting: by Julie FowlerNavigating Infertility and Loss with Strength and Hope: by Julie FowlerWhen Empty Arms Become a Heavy Burden: by Sandra GlahnRelated Episodes:
Nobodyâs Mother :: Dr. Sandra Glahn [Ep 443]Hope During Infertility and Infant Loss :: Shawna Beucler [Ep 203]Every Bitter Thing is Sweet :: Sara Hagerty [Ep 143]Featured Sponsors:
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Today my conversation with Dallas and Amanda Jenkins is a powerful reminder that the Christmas story still needs to be told thousands of years later. Dallas is the acclaimed director, writer, and producer of The Chosen, and now the heartfelt movie The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.
The movie is based on a book read for years in the Jenkinsâ house (and many households worldwide). Twenty years ago Amanda brought the book home and asked Dallas to read it to the kids. By the end they were both in tears and could not finish the story without taking turns reading. That started a 20-year journey of Dallas praying to make this movie and the Lord answered through an amazing story in His own time.
Moms play a vital role in this film from a mom telling her son to let Dallas have the rights to the movie, to Amanda helping with the casting, to Grace (the mom in the film) who uses her God-given space to change the lives around her. As we enter the Christmas season let us remember Jesus came for the outsider and not cling so tightly to our traditions that we do not see those who need to hear the true Christmas story.
Connect with Dallas and Amanda: Website: Facebook: Dallas JenkinsInstagram: Dallas Jenkins (@dallas.jenkins)
Links Mentioned:
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever | Now Playing In TheatersMolly Wright: How Every Child Can Thrive by Five | TED
Related Episodes:
Seek Him First :: Lillian Richey [Ep 494]Advent Untangled :: Mindy Rives [Ep 385]Celebrating Advent :: Tsh Oxenreider [Ep 305]
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I canât believe it but today we are celebrating 500 episodes of Donât Mom Alone! I am bringing back my very first guest and mentor Leslie to ârecapâ the last eleven years. Leslie had been encouraging me from before I started this podcast and her fingerprints are all over my motherhood. We get an update on her life and she shares how to navigate the empty nest phase.
Leslie reminds us of Psalms 16:6-8 (which I also wrote about in my book), âThe boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance. I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.â God is faithful in ALL seasons from newborn to empty nest.
Also, some of my listeners call in to share what Donât Mom Alone has meant to them. Here are a few of the highlightsâŠ
How healing prayer ministry has been life-changing. Be in community and reach out for help. Become the inviter instead of waiting for others to invite you in. Receive and give grace to others through the challenges of motherhood. Connect with Leslie Johnson:
Website: Sursee GalInstagram: Leslie Johnson đaka Sursee Gal (@surseegal)Links Mentioned:
*A gift to you!! PDF of Psalm 16:6-8Right Where You Belong: by Heather MacFadyenRelated Episodes:
AnnouncingâŠthe God Centered Mom Podcast! Interview with Leslie Johnson (Sursee Gal)A Pep Talk with Leslie Johnson {SurseeGal} âYelling/Reading/Needing :: GCM Ep 20Thatâs Me. . .Craving Authentic Friendships :: Libby and Leslie {Ep 102}Featured Sponsors:
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