Podcasts by Extraordinary Moms Podcast
An interview podcast where different moms share their motherhood journeys and the lessons they
Further podcasts by Jessica Dahlquist
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Episode 391: 10 Kids and the Systems That Help Them Thrive with Laura Hernandez from 2022-11-22T13:18:11
My guest is Laura Hernandez and she has some great ideas for you about setting up efficient and effective systems in your home to help you and your kids THRIVE! She and her husband Tony are raising...
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Episode 390: Plan for Success with Retha Nichole from 2022-11-16T02:06:43
My guest today is Retha Nichole. If you feel overwhelmed and keep running up against stumbling blocks, this episode is for you. She is a business and life coach based in Birmingham and a fantastic ...
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Episode 389: Life Can be Good Again After Losing Your Spouse with Lisa Appelo from 2022-09-29T11:34:05
My guest today is Lisa Appelo. What do you do when you are suddenly navigating a life you didn’t sign up for? Lisa Appelo understands deeply. She’s experienced the raw emotions and uncertainty that...
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Episode 388: Raising 11 Kids and International Adoption with Congresswoman Marjorie Margolies from 2022-09-23T08:57:47
Today's guest is Congresswoman Marjorie Margolies. She's a mom of 11, including the being the first single American woman to adopt internationally. She is the mother in-law of Chelsea Clinton, gran...
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Episode 387: Cook with Confidence with Laney Schwartz of Life is But a Dish from 2022-09-14T11:52:36
My guest today is one of my most favorite food Instagrammers... Laney Schwartz of Life is But a Dish. Laney has two major passions in her life - teaching and cooking. After teaching elementary stud...
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Episode 386: You’re Already Awesome with Alison Faulkner from 2022-09-07T11:19:36
My best friend wrote a book and it's amazing! Alison Faulkner is the author of"You're Already Awesome,"and if you are in need of some mental shifts... this book is for you. Today we're chatting abo...
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Special Episode: Losing Catherine in the Sandy Hook Shooting with Jennifer Hubbard from 2022-07-19T17:33:31
My guest today is the amazing Jennifer Hubbard, who is mom of two and the executive director of the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary and Foundation. Jenny founded the organization in memor...
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Episode 385: The Power of ASL with Lauren Barrett from 2022-07-05T12:09:05
My guest today is Lauren Barrett. She is a multi-passionate mom, teaching students who are deaf and hard-of-hearing, coaching cross country, blogging about mindful/positive parenting, and as of rec...
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Episode 384: A Mother’s Guide Through Autism with Brigette Shipman from 2022-05-27T22:48:09
Brigitte Shipman is my guest today and she is going to share How to Get to Joy and Resilience When You're Hit with Life Tsunamis. She shares her journey of raising her son Joseph (who is now 29) wi...
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Episode 383: Baking Pies and Childhood Cancer with Lindsay Foley from 2022-05-18T21:26:17
My guest today is Lindsay Foley. She's a mom of four, who got the unexpected news last year that her daughter had a rare form of cancer. This conversation reminds us of how life can flip on a dime,...
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Episode 382: Help Your Marriage with Kimberly Beam-Holmes from 2022-05-04T16:40:33
Today my guest is Kimberly Beam-Holmes. She's an adoptive mom and she’s also the CEO of Marriage Helper, where they celebrate more than 70% success rate of saving marriages. She believes that ANY m...
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Episode 381: Meaningful Goal Setting with Whitney English from 2022-04-29T19:37:11
My guest today is Whitney English. Whitney English, author of A More Beautiful Life, discusses how the HEART framework can help parents avoid burnout and make life a little more meaningful and mana...
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Episode 380: Insights on Behavior in Schools with Principal Dr. Karin Jakubowski from 2022-04-20T11:50:25
My guest is Karin Jakubowski. Dr. Jakubowski is a well-respected international influencer on helping kids livehappier, healthier lives. She has touched the lives of thousands of families in multipl...
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Episode 379: I Guess I Haven’t Learned that Yet with Shauna Niequist from 2022-04-13T11:27:32
My guest today is one of my favorite authors, Shauna Niequist. Not only was it incredible to talk about her new book"I Guess I Haven't Learned that Yet", but talking motherhood with her was an abso...
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Episode 378: Life Updates and Recipe Club with Kelsey Nixon from 2022-04-07T16:17:30
My guest today is back for her third time... Kelsey Nixon. Today we're talking about welcoming her daughter Penny via gestational carrier during the pandemic. You will love hearing that update! We ...
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Episode 377: Fleeing Ukraine, Infertility, and Gestational Surrogacy with Jessie Boeckmann from 2022-03-22T11:51:02
You won't believe my guest's story today. Jessie Boeckmann flew to Ukraine to bring home her second daughter via gestational surrogate. On Feb 22, her daughter was born in Kyiv and on Feb 24, she s...
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World Down Syndrome Day! Re-air with Mollie Glasgow from 2022-03-22T01:40:11
Re-air with Down Syndrome mom x2 Mollie Glasgow!
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World Down Syndrome Day! Re-air with Heather Avis of the Lucky Few from 2022-03-22T01:39:25
World Down Syndrome Day! Re-air with Heather Avis of the Lucky Few
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World Down Syndrome Day! Re-air with Terah Jones from 2022-03-22T01:35:57
Re-air of my amazing episode with Terah Jones, mom to Indy Llew!
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World Down Syndrome Day! Re-air with Jill Hodges from 2022-03-22T01:33:03
Re-Air with Down Syndrome mom, Jill Hodges.
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World Down Syndrome Day! Re-air with Oakley of Nothing Down About it from 2022-03-22T01:30:57
Re-air of interview with Oakley Peterson from Nothing Down About it, who has a son with Down Syndrome.
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Episode 376: Infertility, NICU Babies, and More with Heather Evans from 2022-03-16T11:45:58
My guest is Heather Evans. She battled infertility for 4 years and then became pregnant with boy/girl twins (Hannah and Gavin) via their fourth round of IVF and an egg donor. She went into prematur...
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Episode 375: Talking to Kids About Hard Things with Tara Miko Ballentine from 2022-03-10T12:30:34
My guest today is Tara Miko Ballentine. Tara has an interesting story, with 25 years of marketing skills, and past professional experiences – from working with Maria Shriver to the Kardashians – to...
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Episode 374: Back to the Basics- Meal Planning from 2022-03-03T17:11:14
My goal this year is to get back to the basics. So many times, the lofty goals I set remain unattained, or maybe they do get accomplished, but other simple things get overlooked. I want this year t...
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Episode 373: Habits that Set Our Kids Up for Success with Ericka Souter from 2022-02-16T12:11:08
Today my guest is Ericka Souter. Ericka Sóuter is a nationally recognized voice in parenting news and parenting advice. She has over 20 years of journalism experience and is a frequent contributor ...
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Episode 372: Down Syndrome and a Life Saving Heart Surgery with Josie Hau from 2022-02-11T17:05:27
My guest today is the extraordinary Josie Hau. Mom of four, including a miracle daughter named Maya who was born with Down Syndrome and a serious heart defect that required a treacherous, life-savi...
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Episode 371: Adventuring from Home with Miranda Anderson from 2022-02-03T12:11:43
A favorite guest is back... Miranda Anderson! As a speaker, teacher, podcast host and author, Miranda Anderson provides tools and inspiration for women to live a creative, adventurous, and intentio...
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Episode 370: Finding the Power in You with Melisa Osmond from 2022-01-26T12:28:27
My guest today is the extraordinary Melisa Osmond. Boy is she amazing! Mom of three, Power of You Conference founder, and overall champion of other moms and women. She is a powerhouse and she just ...
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Episode 369: Cystic Fibrosis and Surrogacy with Natalie Moss from 2022-01-19T12:49:31
My guest today is Natalie Moss. She's a Cystic Fibrosis warrior, middle school PE teacher, and mom of Tate, who came to their family through surrogacy. You are going to be blown away by her story, ...
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Episode 368: Best of Extraordinary Moms in 2021 from 2021-12-15T12:13:34
There have been so many amazing guests in 2021 and I want to take today to highlight some of my favorite guests and takeaways from this epic year. I'm grateful to all the extraordinary moms willing...
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Episode 367: Helping Your Child with Anxiety with Julie Reynolds from 2021-12-08T12:16:47
My guest is Julie Reynolds. For 15 years Julie has worked as both an elementary school teacher, school counselor and therapist. She has a very deep understanding of the struggles kids face today a...
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Episode 366: How to Light Up Your Christmas Season with Jessica from 2021-12-01T12:16:25
Merry Christmas! It's been a while since I've just chatted with you, so today I'm sharing some ways my family loves to light up the holiday season. I give examples of things we do and some ideas of...
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Episode 365: Losing Your Husband and Learning to Live with Julie Gressley-Enger from 2021-11-27T12:15:58
Julie Gressley-Enger is an extraordinary mom of two young children, who lost her husband rather suddenly from brain cancer last year. She tells the story of how they went from an active, healthy fa...
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Episode 364: What Forgiveness Does For You with Karen Doniere from 2021-11-17T12:15:32
Karen Doniere is a forgiveness coach who helps busy women learn to release their anger, resentment, and grudges so they can have healthier relationships andexperience more joy and peace in their li...
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Episode 363: Mindful Mothering with Josephine Atluri from 2021-11-10T12:15:02
Josephine Atluri, meditation and mindfulness expert (and newly mom of SEVEN!), is back to chat on the podcast today. She is currently in the process of launching a NEW book: Mindfulness Journal for...
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Episode 362: Writing to Change Your Life with Kim Christenson from 2021-11-03T11:14:18
Kim Christensen is co-founder of Loom and Promptly Journals, a company that creates journals for EVERYONE! Famous for her two-person journals to strengthen family relationships through Connective J...
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Episode 361: Dressing your Post-Partum Body with Jammie Baker from 2021-10-27T11:40:58
My guest today is fashion stylist Jammie Baker. Jammie's mission is to teach moms to live mom life, in style, in the body they have RIGHT NOW. She loves watching them learn how to walk in confidenc...
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Episode 360: Are you Drowning? with Sally Clarkson from 2021-10-21T11:38:16
Sally Clarkson loves to find beauty in life, and to celebrate the joy of simple moments with her friends and family. She has authored 24 books, and crafted thousands of messages on her blog SallyCl...
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Episode 359: Relying on Grace to Free You From Striving with Ruth Chou Simons from 2021-10-14T11:54:13
I have a returning guest today and that is Ruth Chou Simons. Ruth Chou Simons is a Wall Street Journal bestselling and award-winning author of several books, including GraceLaced, Beholding and Bec...
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Episode 358: Teen Pregnancy with Nicole Lynn Lewis from 2021-10-07T11:06:29
My guest today is Nicole Lynn Lewis. In her book,"PREGNANT GIRL", Lewis tells her story of being a Black teen mother who entered William&Mary College and graduated with honors four years later. Now...
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Episode 357: Cancer and Friendship with Shelley Buck and Kathy Curtis from 2021-09-29T11:34:38
My guests today are best friends. Shelley Buck, wife of the director of Frozen, lived through something no mother should have to endure - her son's death. After guiding her son Ryder through chemo ...
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Episode 356: Why Keep a Reading Journal with Anne Bogel from 2021-09-22T11:26:03
My guest today is Anne Bogel, who is the creator of the Modern Mrs Darcy blog and host of the popular podcast What Should I Read Next?. This September, Anne is releasing her latest book My Reading ...
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Episode 355: Take Back Your Time with Christy Wright from 2021-09-15T11:17:52
My guest today is the amazing Christy Wright. Christy Wright is a #1 national best-selling author, personal development expert, and host of The Christy Wright Show. She’s been featured on Today Sho...
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Episode 354: Decluttering and Rhythms that WORK with Allie Casazza from 2021-09-08T11:06:44
Allie Casazza is on a mission to eradicate the"hot mess mom"stereotype by empowering other women. She has built a massive audience and a multimillion-dollar online business based on her proven, fam...
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Episode 353: Rockstar Women’s Basketball Coach Brooke Wyckoff from 2021-07-31T03:54:52
Today my guest is Brooke Wyckoff. This past year, Brooke had the opportunity to serve as our Interim Head Coach while our regular head coach Sue Semrau took a single-season leave of absence to c...
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Episode 352: Creating a Fab Life with 8 SONS with Lori Thompson from 2021-07-21T19:31:55
Today my guest is Lori Thompson of @lorisfablife! She is a mom of 8 sons and has the best ideas for adventuring, crossing things off your bucket list, and creating an intention family culture. If y...
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351:“Girl From Nowhere”author Tiffany Rosenhan from 2021-07-14T11:21:14
Today my guest is author Tiffany Rosenhan. Tiffany is truly extraordinary because of her extraordinary life and I think she would make a great fit. She had a unique childhood, married young and had...
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Episode 350: Seeking Help for Mental Health and Eating Disorders with Laura Cragun from 2021-07-07T11:03:51
Today my guest is Laura Cragun. She is a mother of 3 young kids, 7, 4 and 2 years old. She has been through a residential treatment center in the last year for her severe depression and suicidal id...
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Episode 349: Processing Grief From Pre-Term Loss with Nicole Fraser from 2021-06-30T11:54:55
My guest today is Nicole Fraser. She is a bereaved mother with 5 babies in Heaven and 1 here with her earth side. She started a small passion project called From Heaven and Hope to connect with oth...
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Episode 348: All Things Fatherhood with the Modern Dad Jason Dunnigan from 2021-06-21T11:10:33
My guest today is the Modern Dad, Jason Dunnigan. If you don't already know father of 4 Jason, from his epic Instagram the Modern Dad, you're in for a treat. While he is wildly entertaining online,...
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Episode 347: The Key to Never Giving Up with Caitlin Crosby from 2021-06-16T11:34:14
Today we are having on a favorite guest again, Caitlin Crosby. After turning in her manuscript for her new book, Caitlin found that she needed the words she wrote. After her husband wanted to separ...
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Episode 346: Infertility with Megan Smalley from 2021-06-11T22:44:32
Today my guest is Megan Smalley. She is an infertility advocate and mom of three miracle boys. She released her debut book Give Grace in March, and in it Megan shares her journey of infertility and...
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Episode 345: Awakening as a Mom and Woman with Dr. Shefali from 2021-06-02T11:38:47
My guest today is the esteemed Dr. Shefali. I originally heard Dr.Shefali talk with Oprah about her work on Conscious Parenting. I loved her focus on self-awareness in parenting and it really shape...
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Episode 344: Must-Haves for the Newborn Season from 2021-05-27T11:52:27
My last baby was 5 years ago, so this time around, there were a lot of new products and options on the market that have made this newborn phase much different. Today I'm sharing my favorite baby mu...
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Episode 343: Cooper’s Birth Story from 2021-05-20T11:45:45
Today I'm sharing Cooper's birth story. So if that kind of narrative is your jam, grab some popcorn and you can live vicariously through my retelling:)
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Episode 342: A Message for My Baby Cooper from Mom from 2021-05-05T11:44:44
Before having baby Cooper, I recorded a message for him. I wanted him to know all about why we decided to have a fourth baby, how the pregnancy went, what I wished for him, etc... I wanted him to k...
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Episode 341: What You Should Know about Tourettes with Ginger McGee from 2021-04-29T11:55:47
Today we are covering a new topic on the podcast with my guest Ginger McGee. Ginger's son has Tourettes Syndrome and she is going to share how her motherhood journey has looking parenting a child w...
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Episode 340: Babies, Boys, and Being the Mom You Want to Be with Leanne Barlow from 2021-04-21T11:20:34
My guest today is Leanne Barlow, mom of four boys, blogger, clothing designer, and overall incredible woman! Today we are talking about her motherhood journey, how her parenting has evolved now tha...
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Episode 339: Connecting through Authenticity (and Style!) with Courtney Brown from 2021-03-17T11:52:12
My guest today is the amazing Courtney Brown. She is the founder of Cents of Style and also runs Be Fulfilled with her husband. She is a mom of three kids, who came to her biologically and through ...
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Episode 338: The Life Saving Power of Love Centered Parenting with Crystal Paine from 2021-03-10T12:51:14
I have a former guest visiting the show today, and it's Crystal Paine.Crystal Paine is the founder of MoneySavingMom.com, host of “The Crystal Paine Show” podcast, New York Times bestselling author...
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Episode 337: All Things Childbirth with OB/GYN Dr. Manijeh Kamyar from 2021-03-03T12:50
My guest today is the superwoman and OB/GYN Dr. Manijeh Kamyar. Manijeh Kamyar, MD, is a board-certified maternal–fetal medicine specialist and obstetrician–gynecologist at the High Risk Pregnancy ...
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Episode 336: How to Live Life More Freely with Emily Lex from 2021-02-24T12:52:06
Today, I have a returning guest who hasn't been on in a few years. Emily Lex is releasing her debut book this March, Freely and Lightly, which shows readers how grace moved her into a place of wort...
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Episode 335: Beyond the Cake with Courtney Rich from 2021-02-17T12:12:57
Today my guest is the amazing Courtney Rich, better know to you as Cake by Courtney. She is the gorgeous girl in your Instagram feed sharing all her best cake baking and decorating tips, and she's ...
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Episode 334: The Pandemic through the Lens of a 10 year old with Parker Dahlquist from 2021-02-10T18:22:51
Today my guest is my 10 year old son, Parker. He is going to share his experience with going through the past year of the pandemic. He is an outgoing, active young man and the limitations caused by...
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Episode 333: Organizing your Life, Mind, and Time with Laurie Palau from 2021-02-04T12:11:39
My guest today is Laurie Palau. She is an expert at all kinds of organization and a mom of two teenagers. Laurie is the host of This Organized Life Podcast and the founder of Simply B Organized (SB...
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Episode 332: Pediatrician’s Wife and 3x Post Partum Depression Survivor with Brooke Porter from 2021-01-27T12:48
Today my guest is my friend Brooke Porter. She's a mom of three (including a recent new baby weighing in at 11 lbs 3 oz at birth), wife to a pediatrician, and a mental health advocate. She since he...
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Episode 331: Writing as a Processing Tool with Ally Fallon from 2021-01-20T12:14:11
Today my guest is Ally Fallon. Ally is a new mom of one, and lifelong writer. When she went through her first divorce, she began using writing as a form of therapy and processing and she loves help...
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Episode 330: Don’t Be Scared of Money with Expert Rachel Cruze from 2021-01-13T12:22:32
Today's guest is money expert Rachel Cruze. She's daughter of the legendary Dave Ramsey ("I'm debt FREEEEEEE!!!!!!"), three time author, speaker, money educator, and mom of three under the age of 5...
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Episode 329: Top Three Lessons of 2020 and some Christmas songs:) from 2020-12-16T12:32:55
As hard as 2020 has been, I have seen significant growth in myself and my family as we have strived to adapt to this very different year. I'm proud to say that where negative thoughts began, some r...
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Episode 328: Losing her Husband, Getting Remarried, and Finding Light again with Charity Lighten from 2020-12-09T12:32:38
My guest today is a repeat. It's Charity Lighten, and the last time we spoke she was caring for her husband who was suffering from cancer. Dan passed away in the summer of 2019, and since then, Cha...
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Episode 327: How My Kids Gave on Giving Tuesday from 2020-12-02T12:32:18
We started a new tradition in our home for Giving Tuesday. I gave each of my kids $20 and then presented them with 7 options for donating to different organizations. It was so cool to discuss these...
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Episode 326: How to Find Gratitude in Circumstances that are Super Lame! from 2020-11-25T12:18:39
At this time of year when everyone is sharing how grateful they are, we can respond one of two ways: We love and are grateful for the blessings of others. We learn more about our fellow man thro...
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Episode 325: Surviving Domestic Violence with Tiffany Huff-Strothers from 2020-11-18T12:55:50
My guest today is Tiffany Huff-Strothers. Tiffany Huff-Strothers is a Wife, Mother and woman of faith. She was called to minister and mentor women and passionate about helping women reinvent themse...
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Bonus Podcast by Parker Dahlquist from 2020-11-18T11:33:20
My son Parker had to do a multimedia project for his 5th grade class. He wrote a story and then had to present it in a multimedia medium. He is my son after all, so he chose to create a podcast. So...
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Episode 324- Life after Trafficking with Holly Christine Hayes from 2020-11-11T12:46:04
My guest today is the extraordinary Holly Christine Hayes. Holly has a really unique starting with getting into an abusive relationship in her teens and then eventually that evolved into being traf...
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Episode 323: A Breast Cancer Story with Tina Zaremba from 2020-11-04T12:45:41
Today my guest is Tina Zaremba. She's a mother to Jack, voiceover actor, and a breast cancer survivor! Today we're covering the full gambit talking about her career, her son's experience with dysle...
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Episode 322: Looking Back at Past Episodes and Legacy from 2020-10-28T11:17:20
A lot has happened in the 4.5 years I've been podcasting. We've had some in remission from cancer who had cancer return, we had some survive even harder challenges than they spoke of on the show, a...
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Episode 321: Having Cystic Fibrosis During the Coronavirus with Mandie Sherman from 2020-10-21T22:37:34
Today my guest is the extraordinary mom and Cystic Fibrosis warrior Mandie Sherman. We talk about her health journey with Cystic Fibrosis, how her parents helped her to shape her narrative of havin...
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Episode 320: Helpful Planning Tips with Toni-Ann Mayembe from 2020-10-14T11:26:30
If you're feeling like your life is in disarray and you are constantly overbooked or stressed about fitting in all your to-dos, this episode is for you. Toni-Ann Mayembe is a wife, mother, dentist,...
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Episode 319: Talking about Miscarriage with Daisha Johnson from 2020-10-07T11:47:23
1 in 4 women experience a miscarriage, and yet there's no playbook for how to get through a pregnancy loss, how to grieve, how to talk about it, etc... It's an incredibly isolating experience, and ...
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Episode 318: Catching up with Jessica from 2020-09-30T11:49:50
Today I'm bringing you up to speed on my life since we haven't chatted in a while. I'm sharing about my pregnancy, how I felt about the gender, how school is going, and my favorite recent reads. Th...
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Episode 317: Talking to Your Kids About Pornography with Marielle Melling from 2020-09-23T11:10:02
My guest today is Marielle Melling. We are going to be discussing how to talk to your kids about health education and pornography. It's a vital topic that needs to be covered in every home, and yet...
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Episode 316: Connecting with Kids with Trauma with mom of 12 Lisa Qualls from 2020-09-16T11:14:24
Lisa Qualls is the mom of 12 through birth and adoption, and the co-host of The Adoption Connection Podcast. Lisa has co-written a new book The Connected Parent with the late renowned child psychol...
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Episode 315: Losing a Sister&Becoming a Bonus Mom with Lila Francese from 2020-09-09T11:30:06
Today my guest is Lila Francese. After losing her sister to cancer, Lila took over a significant mothering role to her nephew, in addition to being a mom to her own daughter. We're talking all abou...
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Episode 314: Boy Moms Unite with Monica Swanson from 2020-09-02T11:01:53
Today is for all the boy moms out there (or if you are curious about how boy moms feel or might differ from you:)). Monica Swanson takes pride in being a boy mom and as a fellow boy mom, we had a g...
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Bonus Episode: Becoming a Homeschool Expert with Anne Crossman from 2020-08-31T17:23:09
How are you feeling about the school year so far? While we are all experiencing our own specific challenges when it comes to schooling our kids this year due to Covid-19, I wanted to give you one m...
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Episode 313: The 6 Needs of Kids with Amy Olrick from 2020-07-28T11:11:27
In The 6 Needs of Every Child: Empowering Parents and Kids through the Science of Connection, Amy Olrick and her husband invite parents to stop treating parenting as a job, and to instead embrace i...
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Episode 312: Letting Go of Shame and Perfection with Former MOPS President Elisa Morgan from 2020-07-21T11:26:50
Today my guest is Elisa Morgan. Elisa is the former President of MOPS, and an incredible mom. Growing up in a family of divorce and then living through her mom's alcoholism, she dreamed of havin...
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Episode 311:“I Could Never do That”Tales of Our Military Family from 2020-07-07T16:46:46
Today, my husband Pete and I are sharing more about our family's military experience. It's one I never thought I'd have, but I'm grateful that chapter in our lives. So if you want a behind the scen...
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Episode 310: Parenting Children in the Face of So Much Uncertainty with Janine Reid from 2020-06-30T11:13:37
Today my guest is Janine Reid, mom of three, including a son with an inoperable brain tumor. Janine has been through a lot in her life and she reflects on the lessons she's learned throughout her l...
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Episode 309: How to Address Behavior Issues with Your Kids with Heather Maguire from 2020-06-23T10:37:46
Today my guest is Dr. Heather Maguire, educational psychology professor and mom of two. She also founded Prism Behavior, which helps parents deal with behavior issues with their kids. I love her ap...
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Episode 308: 5 Time Cancer Survivor and Homeschooling Pro Erin Weidemann from 2020-06-16T11:48:16
Erin Weidemann is the founder of Truth Becomes Her, a brand that equips moms and women with resources to help them step into their unique leadership roles. A sought-after homeschool consultant, cer...
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Episode 307: Developing Routines that Work with Ashley Brown from 2020-06-10T17:56:45
My guest today is founder of Routine and Things, Ashley Brown. I LOVE ASHLEY! We think so similarly about our pursuit to live a productive, thriving life, and she has created a whole business aroun...
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Episode 306: Single Parenting and Owning Your Worth with Alex Evjen from 2020-05-26T11:56:49
My guest today is Alex Evjen. She's an incredible single mom with two kids. After an unexpected divorce, her identity and worth felt shaken. She never dreamed this would be her reality, but Alex br...
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Episode 305: What My Therapist Told Me Last Week from 2020-05-19T11:13:31
I really enjoy going to therapy. I don't always go consistently, but I have found that in addition to my anxiety medication, going into see my therapist every 2-3 months really helps me stay on top...
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Episode 304: Turning Imperfections into Purpose with Giving Keys Founder Caitlin Crosby from 2020-05-12T11:30:42
Caitlin Crosby and I are chatting all about her incredible company, the Giving Keys, her new book, and her motherhood journey. She's raw, positive, self-aware, and we have the best chat! Show Notes...
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Episode 303: Infertility with Halle Tecco, Founder of Natalist from 2020-05-05T17:53:06
Today my guest is Halle Tecco. Halle's company Natalist is committed to helping women in their fertility journey. She also personally struggled with infertility and we talk about that and all she h...
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Episode 302: Being Your Own Hero with Sex Trafficking Survivor Elizabeth Frazier, founder of Hero Bands from 2020-04-28T11:33:17
My guest today is Elizabeth Frazier, mom of 5 and founder of Hero Bands. Elizabeth shares her story about being sex trafficked by her family since the age of 4, how she was able to emerge out of th...
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Episode 301: YOU are Essential from 2020-04-21T11:55:53
Today is a solo episode, and I'm reminding YOU that YOU are ESSENTIAL! Your role in your home is essential, and while no one is expecting you to navigate a pandemic flawlessly, your willingness to ...
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Episode 300: Creating a Home of Purpose with Rachel Van Kluyve from 2020-04-15T11:40:12
Today my guest is Rachel Van Kluyve. Whether you’re decorating your first house, looking for an affordable refresh for one room, or planning an entirely new concept as part of a renovation, one que...
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Episode 299: What’s it like to be a Teenage Girl Right Now? from 2020-04-07T11:16:18
Today, I'm sharing a conversation I had with a group of teenagers girls all about what's going on in their lives, what they wish their parents knew, how they feel about technology, and more. It's i...
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Episode 298: Behind the Scenes of our Quarantines with Ceri Payne from 2020-03-31T11:19:23
My guest today is Ceri Payne. Ceri created a successful life coaching practice while parenting three teenagers, teaching special education full-time, and supporting her husband in his demanding car...
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Episode 297: Covid-19 from a Pediatrician’s Perspective with Dr. Mary Wilde from 2020-03-24T11:51:48
My guest today is Dr. Mary Wilde. Dr. Mary Wilde is a board-certified pediatrician and owner of Imagine Pediatrics Behavioral Health and Wellness in St. George, UT. She has special training in mind...
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Episode 296: How I’m Handling the Coronavirus from Corona! from 2020-03-17T11:45:17
Hey everyone. I wanted to take some time to chat with you about the pandemic that's affecting everyone worldwide... the Coronavirus. It's a tough time for many, including people with fragile health...
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Episode 295: How to Develop a Courage Habit with Kate Swoboda from 2020-03-10T11:31:44
Kate Swoboda is creator of YourCourageousLife.com, Director of the Courageous Living Coach Certification at TeamCLCC.com and author of The Courage Habit: How to Accept Your Fears, Release the Past,...
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Episode 294: Stop Overthinking Things with Anne Bogel from 2020-03-05T12:24:38
My guest today is someone I've been a long time fan of. Anne Bogel is a blogger, author, podcaster, and best of books ready list maker! If you want a book recommendation, Anne is your girl! Her pod...
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Episode 293: Celebrating Autism with Melanie Lieber from 2020-02-25T12:23:56
Today my guest is my amazing sister-in-law, Melanie Lieber. She is a Teacher of the Year Award winner, for her excellence in Special Education. She specifically works with children with autism, and...
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Episode 292: Raising Successful Teens in an Age of Anxiety and Distraction with Christine Carter from 2020-02-18T12:30:48
My guest today is Christine Carter, author of the new book"The New Adolescence."She is a researcher and mom of teenagers who is digging deep on the affects of distraction in our kids'lives and how ...
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Episode 291: What it Means to Suffer Strong with Katherine Wolf from 2020-02-11T16:00:16
Have you had a moment in your life that truly changed everything? Where one day you are holding your 6-month old baby basking in new mother bliss, and the next minute you are unable to hold your ba...
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Episode 290: How to Become a Mindful Family with Dr. Kristen Race from 2020-02-04T12:09:01
Are you familiar with the term mindfulness? It's kind of a buzz word right now, but did you know that there is plenty of science to back why this practice can be truly transformative in your life? ...
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Episode 289: What is Dyslexia with Phoebe Beacham from 2020-01-28T12:10:36
What do you know about Dyslexia? To be honest, prior to this conversation I didn't know much. I thought it was a problem with switching letters around. What I didn't know is that it is far more com...
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Episode 288: Planning for your Life with Emily Ley from 2020-01-21T12:09:46
My guest today is the incredible Emily Ley, founder of the Simplified Planner, mom of three, and organizing inspiration! We're chatting about early motherhood for her, and how she knew she needed t...
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Episode 287: Treating Motherhood as a Profession with Whitney Archibald from 2020-01-14T12:08:47
My guest today is Whitney Archibald, from How She Moms. Whitney shares her experience with infertility while attempting to start her family and now she is a mom of five. In addition, we talk about ...
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Episode 286: Cultivating a Cozy Home and Thoughts on Loss with Liz Marie Galvin from 2020-01-07T12:00:16
Happy 2020! My guest today is amazing Liz Marie Galvan. Liz is a designer and shop owner (The Found Cottage) in Grand Rapids, Mich. She and her veteran husband live on a “farm fixer upper” from the...
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Episode 46: What Can We Learn from Mary and Some Christmas Music from 2019-12-17T12:06:23
Today, we are talking about Mary. Like Mary, Jesus'mother. She's not on the podcast, but I wanted to share some of my feelings about her example as a mother. We had a beautiful lesson with our teen...
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Episode 45: Mind Body Bridging for more Inner Calm with Niki Olsen from 2019-12-10T12:01:16
Today my guest is Life Coach Niki Olsen. Not only is she an extraordinary mom of 2, but she also coaches others about Mind Body Bridging, a tool to help cultivate more inner calm. We talk about her...
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Episode 44: Healing through Writing with Jamie Kugelberg from 2019-12-03T12:59:30
My guest today used writing to heal. Jamie Kugelberg is a mom of two, but had a miscarriage between her two children that really left her grieving in a way she didn't expect. As a way to work throu...
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Episode 43: How to have a Grumble-Free Year with Tricia from 2019-11-27T12:08:32
Today's episode is about a family who grumbled too much:) Then, their extraordinary Mom, Tricia Goyer, had an idea to help them stop grumbling. Not only did it have a positive impact on their famil...
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Episode 42: Choosing the Right Education for your Child with Teru Clavel from 2019-11-19T12:58:11
Teru Clavel has lived around the world, and as an English Language Learner herself growing up in the school system, she understands the challenges we face in our current school system. She enrolled...
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Episode 41: Cultivating the Heart of the Home with Jen Stagg from 2019-11-12T12:49:27
My guest Jen Stagg is a hard hitting journalist, designer extraordinaire, and loving mom to three little girls. Today we are chatting about her involvement with the epic Susan Powell disappearance ...
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Episode 40: Looking at Differences Differently with Angela Ray Rodgers and Grace Anna from 2019-11-05T12:46:26
Today we get an extraordinary mom AND an extraordinary little girl. Angela Ray Rodgers is mom to sweet Grace Anna, who was born with a rare form of dwarfism. Today we are discussing her motherhood ...
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Episode 39: How to Live When Fighting for Your Life with WhittLee Hamblin from 2019-10-29T11:08:42
Today my guest is a cancer warrior, WhittLee Hamblin. After a trying time helping her husband through a major medical trial, she found out that she herself had Stage 4 Colon cancer. She's a mom of ...
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Episode 38: Are you an Angry Mom? with Natalie Hixson from 2019-10-22T11:09:10
Today my guest is Natalie Hixson. As a mom that struggled with destructive anger herself, Natalie now coaches moms on how to solve their own issues surrounding anger. We're chatting about that jour...
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Episode 37: What Makes Life Beautiful with Kayti Oldham from the BeYoutyBureau from 2019-10-15T11:09:59
Today my guest is Kayti Oldham of the BeYOUty Bureau. Kayti is not only an absolute my go-to for beauty advice, makeup tips, product recs, etc... she is a mom of three, wife, and business owner. We...
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Episode 36: Wellness from the Inside Out with Lahana from 2019-10-08T11:08:01
Today my guest is Lahana Vigliano. Lahana started Thrival Nutrition where she helps women to feel their best through health and wellness education and plans. We have a very candid conversation abou...
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Episode 35: Learning to Dance Again with Ashleigh Di Lello from 2019-10-01T11:06:35
My guest today is Ashleigh Di Lello. She's a professional dancer, mom, wife to her ballroom dancing husband Ryan, finalist on So You Think You Can Dance, and most currently, battling chronic injuri...
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Episode 34: Believing You are the Girl for the Job with Jess Connolly from 2019-09-16T11:04:51
Jess Connolly has been here before, but today we're talking about her new book,"You are the Girl for the Job."Jess beautifully testifies of her belief that we are all equipped for exactly what God ...
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Episode 33: Evolving from Reactive to Responsive Parenting with Andrea Liebross from 2019-09-10T11:03:54
Andrea Liebross is such an awesome mom and champion of women. She talks about how she helps women to go from reactive to responsive through deep introspection and thought work. There's so many gems...
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Episode 32: The Healing Power of an Unlikely Friendship with a Homeless Man with Ginger Sprouse from 2019-09-03T11:46:38
My guest today is Ginger Sprouse. Ginger's motherhood started out just as she had always imagined, but eventually she began to look elsewhere for her fulfillment, and an affair led her to divorce a...
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Episode 31: Trying to Grow Your Family After Cancer with Ali Walker from 2019-07-30T11:48:51
Today my guest is someone who has a truly remarkable story. She has survived cancer, is raising three boys, and now is looking to grow her family through a gestational carrier. Do you know anyone w...
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Episode 30: Three Types of Mothering with Angie Lucas from 2019-07-23T11:41:48
Today my guest is Angie Lucas. She is an amazing mom of three, who has come into motherhood in three different ways: step-mom, adoptive mom, and biological mom. She never could have predicted her j...
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Episode 29: International Mothering and Mental Health with Katie Rossler from 2019-07-16T11:41:22
My guest today is Katie Rossler. Chatting all the way from Germany, Katie is a licensed counselor and mom of 2. She is sharing today about her experience parenting and birthing children in Germany....
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Episode 28: Walking with Faith with Emily Norton from 2019-07-09T11:35:47
Today my guest is the truly extraordinary, Emily Norton. You might have seen the videos of her husband walking across the stage at his college graduation or walking down the aisle to his bride, fol...
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Episode 27: Military Appreciation with Erin Low from 2019-07-02T11:07:29
Today my guest is military spouse, Erin Low. If I've learned anything from our military experience, it's that when your spouse is in the military, the whole family is in the military. Erin is not o...
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Episode 26: Dealing with Childhood Anxiety with Austin from 2019-06-25T11:27:19
Today I have a very special guest, my son Austin. Austin is a first grader, who experienced a lot of anxiety and separation struggles last year after we moved to a new city mid-year. It was his ide...
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Episode 25: Finding Hope in Loss with Sadie Seibt from 2019-06-18T11:26:36
Today my guest is Sadie Seibt. We are discussing her journey with infertility, loss, military life, and so much more. She is a bright light talking about some hard stuff and I know you will learn s...
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Episode 24: Caretaking Vs. Caregiving with Elizabeth Adams from 2019-06-11T11:25:37
Today my guest is Elizabeth Adams. She is a mom to grow children and now she's in a season where she is caring for her parents and her in-laws. She has learned a lot from the experience and she has...
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Episode 23: How to Cultivate a Good Life with Becky Proudfit from 2019-06-04T11:24:25
Today my guest is Becky Proudfit. She is an awesome mom, businesswoman, and podcaster at Cultivate a Good Life. We're talking about what a good life looks like to her in the good times and in the c...
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Episode 22: Spending a Life Changing Year on a Sailboat with 5 Kids with Emily Orton from 2019-05-28T11:11:08
Today's guest is Emily Orton. She is a mom of 5, including a daughter with Down Syndrome, and today we are talking about how their family took off on a sailing adventure from the Caribbean to NY wi...
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Episode 21: An Unexpected Mindfulness Practice with Lisa Funk from 2019-05-21T11:06:48
Lisa Funk is my guest today and her wisdom and story inspired me beyond expectations. She is an extraordinary mom and business owner who started her Handlettered Design Business as a way to help he...
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Episode 20: What I Only Could have Learned from My Mom with Camille Ward from 2019-05-14T11:46:32
Today my guest is the amazing Camille Ward. Camille is one of the hosts of the awesome podcast Family Looking Up. It's a fun and informative podcast that never disappoints. But today we are gett...
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Episode 19: Emotion Coaching with Georgia Anderson from 2019-05-07T11:38:50
My guest today is the amazing Georgia Anderson of Know How Mom! She's incredible! Her wisdom, her life experience after raising 4 children and blending her family with 3 step-children, and just the...
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Episode 18: Life is What You Make of It with SollyBaby Founder Elle Rowley from 2019-04-30T11:37:23
My guest today is the amazing Elle Rowley, founder of the incredible baby wrap SollyBaby. She is a powerhouse in the most graceful and intentional way. I loved our conversation today about her moth...
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Episode 17: From Wanting to End her Life to Finding Meaning Again with Founder of Simple and Blush Erin Titensor from 2019-04-23T11:57:31
My guest today is the vibrant Erin Titensor, mom of two and founder of Simple and Blush. Anyone looking at Erin would think she has everything going for her... but today she's sharing how her journ...
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Episode 16: Living with MS as a Single Mom with Jessica Peterson from 2019-04-16T11:34:15
Today my guest is Jessica Peterson. She's amazing. She's a single mom of three, who also lives with MS. In the fall, she was also involved in a very serious car accident, so to say she understands ...
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Episode 15: Have More Fun with MOPS CEO Mandy Arioto from 2019-04-09T11:05:11
Mandy Arioto is International CEO of MOPS and is known to thousands worldwide as a lively storyteller, a force of hope, and an audacious risk-taker. In her new book, Have More Fun: How to Be Remark...
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Episode 14: Why Did I Change the Name of the Podcast Back? from 2019-04-02T11:11:59
You may have noticed, the podcast is back to being called Extraordinary Moms Podcast. Today I'm sharing more about the WHY behind that decision. It's not one I took lightly, but since making the sh...
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Episode 13: Nothing Down About Down Syndrome with Oakley Peterson from 2019-03-26T11:40:23
Today my guest is Oakley Peterson. She's an amazing mom of three, including her son Welles who has Down Syndrome. She's talking about her unique upbringing (think all-girl sister band!), finding ou...
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Episode 12: Approaching Life and Motherhood with Gentleness with Caitlin Connolly from 2019-03-19T11:39:27
My guest today is the talented Caitlin Connolly. Caitlin is an amazing artist, and mom of twins! She shares with me today about her journey with infertility, IVF, having her twins, and pursuing her...
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Episode 11: Incorporating More Rest in your Life with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith from 2019-03-12T11:38:37
My guest today is Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith. She is an internal medicine doctor and an author who speaks on the topic of rest. She has identified 7 areas of rest that many people are deficient in. B...
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Episode 10: Intentional Memory Making with Jessica Smartt from 2019-03-05T12:25:45
Today my guest is Jessica Smartt. Jess tells the story of how memory making became a larger focus in their family. She also wrote a book called"Memory Making Mom". Be sure to check out her book to ...
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Episode 9: How to Ask Better Questions and Improve Your Listening from 2019-02-26T12:57:50
I get asked a lot,"How do you ask such great questions and talk to anyone?"This is funny to me because this was always a compliment I would give to others, and wish I could do! I longed to make con...
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Episode 8: Creating a Colorful Life with Kelly Mindell of Studio DIY from 2019-02-19T12:52:29
So excited to share with you my conversation today with Kelly Mindell of Studio DIY. We talk about growing her colorful and ever-evolving business, as well as growing her family through adoption. I...
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Episode 7: How Joy and Grief can Co-Exist with Grace Grutter from 2019-02-12T12:37:29
My guest today is the amazing Grace Grutter. Grace is a mom of three, including a daughter who has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). While SMA does have a terminal diagnosis, Nella has already met and...
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Episode 6: Living and Thriving with Bipolar Disorder with Leisl Bailey from 2019-02-05T12:07:43
My guest today is the amazing Leisl Bailey. Leisl is bravely sharing about her husband's diagnosis with bipolar disorder, addiction, and overcoming her fears associated with an uncertain future. Sh...
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Episode 5: Time Management and More! with Amelia Lyon from 2019-01-29T12:07:01
Today my guest is the vibrant Amelia Lyon! She built an incredible wedding photography business for 12 years, and then switched gears to help build her family's business, LuLaRoe. She is the first ...
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Episode 4: What Makes You Extraordinary? from 2019-01-22T12:01:42
Do you know that you're extraordinary? You are! There's no one else like you and I bet there are things about you that someone else would deem remarkable that you don't celebrate to its fullest! Sh...
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Episode 3: What I Learned From Being a Single Foster Mom with Hallie Graves from 2019-01-15T12:50:55
My guest today is the extraordinary Hallie Graves. She's served in the foster care community for the past 17, including being a single foster mom for the last 13 months. Her efforts in the foster c...
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Episode 2: From Friends to Business Partners with Beddy’s Founders Betsy Mikesell&Angie White from 2019-01-08T12:14:49
I'm so excited to share with you my interview with Beddy's founders, Betsy Mikesell and Angie White. They started as friends and running partners, then Betsy got an idea after struggling with ...
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Episode 1: Living Life with Cystic Fibrosis with Lena McArthur from 2018-12-26T14:23
Welcome to Everyday Extraordinary, the new/old podcast where I'm continuing to bring you interviews with extraordinary people who share their life journeys and the lessons they've learned along the...
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Re-Launch- The Habit the Changed everything for Merrick White from 2018-12-20T19:56:10
I didn't want my episode with Merrick White, of Merrick's Art to fall through the cracks of the archives. She is so amazing and we talk about how she drastically changed a few critical habits that ...
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Re-Launch- Why I Don’t Chase My Child from 2018-12-18T03:49:35
If you're like me... you've chased your child. If you're like me, you've yelled,"Stop yelling!"If you're like me, you don't always act like an adult when trying to parent your toddlers! Ralphie Jac...
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Re-Launch- Kayla Collins talks about Overcoming Trauma and Self-Worth from 2018-12-18T03:45:23
This was such a powerful episode, as Kayla Collins shares about a time in her life she'd never previously shared about. She was attacked by her step-dad, and went on to courageously confront that t...
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Re-Launch- Michelle Kaley (this was recorded before her passing in September) from 2018-12-18T03:38:44
Knowing she only had weeks/months to live after her cancer returned, Michelle took some of her precious time to record with me. We talked about her life, what she wants her kids to know, and what m...
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Re-launch- Natalie Norton on Owning your Extraordinary from 2018-12-18T03:37:33
Natalie Norton was the only guest to accept the compliment when I told her she was extraordinary. Because she believes we are ALL extraordinary! If you're feeling like you need a pep talk and need...
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Episode 285: What’s Happening with the Podcast? from 2018-11-30T12:50:19
In 2019 you're going to notice some changes to the podcast. Including, a new name! Tune in today to learn about what's going on, and what else I'm releasing in December/January that will help you t...
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Episode 284: Living a Vibrant Life with Charity Lighten from 2018-11-27T12:39:08
Today is my final guest of the year, and it's a good one. My guest today is Charity Lighten. I've followed Charity for a while and man is she inspiring.Show Notes: Follow Charity on InstagramCheck...
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Episode 283: A Goodbye and Mom Talk with My Dear Friends from 2018-11-20T12:38:37
I'm moving in a few weeks from a place I've grown to love. I wanted to sit down one last time with my best friends to hear about their journeys and learn from their incredible wisdom. See below for...
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Episode 282: One Way We Strengthened Our Marriage with Jessica and Pete Dahlquist from 2018-11-16T12:38:06
Today my guest is my husband, Pete, and we're sharing about something we've done recently to strengthen our marriage. It only takes 5 minutes a day, but I guarantee it will increase your fondness f...
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Episode 281: Believing You’re a Great Mom with Kathleen Whiting from 2018-11-13T12:03:40
Today my guest is the extraordinary Kathleen Whiting. Kathleen first came onto my radar when I began following her daughter Terah and her daughter Indy's battle with cancer. You can listen to Terah...
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Episode 280: Rising from Poverty and Raising 7 Kids as a Single Mom with Rachel Martin from 2018-11-06T12:02:48
Today my guest is the incredible Rachel Martin. After living in poverty and facing dramatic financial stress, she proactively sought to change her family's trajectory. Not only that, she has 7 chil...
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Episode 279: Four Books I HIGHLY Recommend, and a Chat with Author Hayley Morgan from 2018-11-02T11:01:37
Today my guest is author, Hayley Morgan. She's sharing about her new book"Preach to Yourself", and we are chatting about how we can merge the disconnect between our head and our heart, and really l...
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Episode 278- Losing Her Son and Promoting Compassion with Brittni Schroeder from 2018-10-30T11:13:05
My guest today is the incredible Brittni Schroeder. You'll probably want to get your tissues, but rest assures we don't focus on the tragic aspect of Brittni's story for long. We focus mostly on th...
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Episode 277- Breast Cancer Awareness with Julie Hernandez and Dr. Michele Ley from 2018-10-26T11:37:10
Today my guest is breast cancer survivor Julie Hernandez and her doctor Dr. Michele Ley. They are both Breast Cancer Survivors!!!! We are talking about their journeys, prevention, and what they've ...
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Episode 276- Teaching Our Kids to Be Strong and Protect the Weak with Kristi Hayes from 2018-10-23T11:12:32
Today my guest is the amazing Kristi Hayes, who started the organization Be Strong Story. It all started with a simple lunchbox note her husband wrote for her son, and it forever changed the missio...
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Episode 275:“A Look in the Mirror at Motherhood”by Jessica Dahlquist from 2018-10-19T11:21:25
Today I'm reading an essay I wrote a while back on the amazing website Power of Moms, about an experience I had simply looking in the mirror. It really reframed how I viewed my life and motherhood ...
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Episode 274: Divorce, Loss, Adoption and Seeking Joy with Nikki Harmon from 2018-10-16T11:11:58
My guest today is the truly extraordinary Nikki Harmon. Nikki and I are childhood friends, and I'm so grateful we reconnected for this interview. Nikki is a marriage and family therapist and jokes ...
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Episode 273: What I Learned About Motherhood from Professional Athletes from 2018-10-12T11:35:31
This episode might seem a little strange, but stay with me. I've listened to a lot of interviews with professional athletes lately, and the more I hear them talk about pursuing excellence and impro...
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Episode 272: Choosing Happiness with Alli Worthington from 2018-10-09T11:11:08
Today my guest is Alli Worthington. Alli is releasing a new book centered around the topic of happiness, so today we are chatting about her motherhood journey, how happiness has evolved over the ye...
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Episode 271: Meal Planning and Making Dinner Happen with Tiffany King from 2018-10-05T11:10:28
Today my guest is Tiffany King. She's a cookbook author, blogger, and mom and today we are chatting about meal planning, prioritizing dinner with your family, and her favorite meals to serve her fa...
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Episode 270: Body Image and Owning the Life You’re Living with Ashley Reeves from 2018-10-02T11:09:27
Today my guest is Ashley Reeves, of Ashley's Fresh Fix. Ashley is an amazing mom of four, has an incredible online presence and business online, she's a cheerleader of women, and all around the fri...
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Episode 269: My Favorite Inspirational Follows on Social Media from 2018-09-28T11:25:47
Today I wanted to share some of my favorite people to follow online, who serve as great examples, inspirations, and who provide great practical ideas for me to implement in my home. So, maybe you'l...
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Episode 268: Infertility and Adoption with Amy Jackson from 2018-09-25T11:40:36
Today my guest is Amy Jackson. Amy is an extraordinary mom of four, who shares today about her journey through infertility and adoption. She is so wise and I love hearing what she learned from her ...
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Episode 267: Sleep Questions ANSWERED with Marietta Paxson from 2018-09-21T11:39:48
Today my guest is giving the ultimate gift to moms everywhere... SLEEP! Marietta shares about her own motherhood journey, her struggle with postpartum depression and sleep issues, and how she now c...
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Episode 266: Five Kids in Five Years While Working with Courtney Dana from 2018-09-18T11:39:19
Today my guest is Courtney Dana. She is the mom of five kids and five years, she works outside the home, and she'overall just a really intentional, loving mom. We chat about how life has changed si...
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Episode 265:“Stretched too Thin”Book Club with Jessica Turner from 2018-09-14T11:38:34
My guest today is a second time visitor to the podcast. Jessica Turner was on 2 years ago talking about her first book"The Fringe Hours". Definitely check out her episode on that here. And now she'...
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Episode 264: Social Media with Anna Macfarlane of Anna is the Worst from 2018-09-11T11:38
Today my guest is truly the best even though you know her mostly as @annaistheworst on Instagram. Anna Macfarlane is here today talking about her motherhood journey and she shares her expertise on ...
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Episode 263: NEW Parenting Q&A with Jessica Lamb of Skip to My Luca from 2018-09-07T11:37:06
Jessica Lamb from @skiptomyluca is back answering some of your parenting questions. She's amazing and I can't wait for you to learn from her wisdom! How to handle pushback from a child? They won...
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Episode 262: Being a Single Mom, Undergoing a Mastectomy, and Empowering Women with Kristen Carbone from 2018-09-04T11:19:40
Today my guest is the amazing Kristen Carbone. She's a single mom of two, underwent a preventative mastectomy, and now has her own business supporting women who have experienced cancer or breast re...
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Episode 261: Easing into School and Homework with Meg Flanagan of MilKids Ed from 2018-08-31T11:40:19
Today my guest is Meg Flanagan, the founder of MilKids Ed. She is so awesome in helping families to navigate their child's educational journey. If you're struggling with your child's teacher, homew...
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Episode 260: Down Syndrome and Prioritizing Your Own Mental and Physical Health with Jill Hodges from 2018-08-28T11:39:38
Today my guest is my good friend, Jill Hodges. Jill is a Wonderwoman! On the episode, I share my first impression of Jill and she shares how she stood me up on our first lunch date:) Jill is a mom ...
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Episode 259: Journeying Through Loss, Adoption, Betrayal, Growing a Business, and more with Janet Rinaldi from 2018-08-21T11:39:06
Today my guest is Janet Rinaldi. You guys aren't going to believe the twists and turns of her story! We cover it all. Infertility and miscarriage, foster and adoption, becoming a guardian of her ni...
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Episode 258: Being CEO of Your Home with Kristin Andrus from 2018-08-14T11:38:35
Today my guest is the incredible and energetic Kristin Andrus. I have long admired Kristin for not only her ability to juggle 6 kids, including twin two-year-old boys but also her ability to priori...
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Episode 257: Adventuring with a Child with Special Needs with Paige Flamm from 2018-08-07T11:37:57
Today my guest is amazing Paige Flamm. When she found out her daughter had special needs, she wondered what life would look like... could they still travel and be outdoors like they once enjoyed? C...
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Episode 256: Identifying Post-Partum Depression in Yourself When You are a Mental Health Professional with Stefani Reinold from 2018-07-31T11:37:17
Today my guest is the incredible, Stefani Reinold. She's a board Certified Psychiatrist, maternal mental health expert, anti-diet and body image specialist, author, speaker, podcast host, Army wife...
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Episode 255: How Do You View Yourself as a Mom? from 2018-07-27T11:40:04
How do you view yourself as a mom? And the followup question is, and how does that view impact the way you think and behave as a mom? We are in control of our thoughts and those thoughts lead to ce...
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Episode 254: Talking with Your Kids About Race with Dorena Willamson from 2018-07-24T11:27:25
Today my guest is the dynamic, Dorena Williamson. Dorena is a children's book author and we are covering the topic of talking to your kids about race on today's episode. I tried to ask all the ques...
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Episode 253: What’s Your Brand of Motherhood? with Alison Faulkner from 2018-07-20T11:00:05
Alison Faulkner is the branding queen, as she helps other businesses to find their WHY, own their personal brand message, and share it with the world! Today we are not only sharing about some of th...
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Episode 252: Eating Disorder Awareness with McCall Dempsey from 2018-07-17T09:44:26
Today my guest is McCall Dempsey. We cover a lot of ground in this interview, as we discuss her battle with an eating disorder, her daughter's diagnosis with cancer, and her founding of a nonprofit...
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Episode 251: Q&A with Jessica Lamb from 2018-07-13T09:40:12
Today Jessica Lamb is back for another Q&A episode, answering some of her most commonly asked questions. Her insights are always spot on. These are the questions we'll be covering: My child is c...
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Episode 250: Parenting a Differently Wired Child with Debbie Reber from 2018-07-10T09:44:40
Today my guest is Debbie Reber. Debbie is a mom of one son, who she describes as"differently wired."As she navigated both the social and education paths of helping him to succeed, she has learned a...
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Re-Launch- Episode 187: Why I Don’t Chase My Bolting Child from 2018-07-06T18:23:32
I wanted to re-launch this awesome episode because if you're like me, summer is wearing you thin and you might be dealing with some additional misbehavior simply because you are spending more hours...
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Episode 249: My Experience as a Military Wife from 2018-07-06T09:43:32
Today I'm sharing about my experience as a military spouse. I never dreamed this would be my life, but here we are and I'm so grateful for all the lessons I've learned in this wild journey. Tune in...
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Episode 248: Having QUADRUPLETS and Military Life Abroad with Rachel Buechele from 2018-07-03T09:42:39
Today my conversation is the with AMAZING Rachel Buechele, who is not only a military wife abroad, but she is also a mom to QUINTUPLETS! In honor of the Fourth of July, I wanted to hear from a mili...
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Episode 247: Postpartum Yoga and Rebuilding Your Core with Catherine Middlebrooks from 2018-06-29T09:41:29
Today I'm chatting with Catherine Middlebrooks, founder of the website brbyoga.com. This yoga system is designed for postpartum women hoping to strengthen their core and rebuild their pelvic floor....
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Episode 246: Down Syndrome, Cancer, and Finding Joy with Terah Jones from 2018-06-26T09:37:55
Today my guest is the amazing Terah Jones. I was first captivated by Terah's darling pictures of her cue Indy Llew on Instagram, and when I found out about her most recent battle with cancer, I ...
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Episode 245: Recovering from a TBI After Falling off a Cliff with Extraordinary Kid Abby Ward from 2018-06-22T09:40:03
It's our first Extraordinary Kid Episode! Today my guest is the incredible Abby Ward. Abby's mom Janie was on the show last year, speaking about her daughters 70 foot fall off a cliff while hiking,...
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Episode 244: Loving Others as They Are with Nina Brostrom from 2018-06-19T09:48:41
Today my guest is the amazing Nina Brostrom. Nina is a mom of four boys, some of whom have ADHD. In this conversation, we talk about the struggles of some of her kids, her own battle with control, ...
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Episode 243: Losing His Wife and Loving Again with Daniel Brooker from 2018-06-15T09:33:32
Happy Father's Day to all the incredible dads out there. Today, we are hearing from an Extraordinary Dad, Daniel Brooker. You might remember his now wife, Brittany Price, from episode 138, where sh...
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Episode 242: Divorce, Finding Your Strength, Organization, and More with Lori Schegel from 2018-06-12T09:19:18
Today my guest is the incredible Lori Schlegel. We cover a lot of ground in this episode as she very bravely shares about going through a difficult divorce, finding her inner strength, starting her...
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Episode 241: Foster Care with Stephanie Nelson from 2018-06-08T09:50:13
In keeping with the foster care theme, I'm speaking with Stephanie Nelson, an extraordinary mom who has provided a home for several foster care children over the years, and now she is in the proces...
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Episode 240: Supporting Foster Families with Susan Ramirez from 2018-06-05T09:43:54
Today, my conversation is with the incredible woman behind Austin Angels, Susan Ramirez. I can't believe she's on the show! Susan saw a need in the foster care community for additional support for ...
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Episode 239: Protecting Your Kids From Sexual Abuse from 2018-06-01T09:41:15
I know, not the most fun topic to cover. But since our kids are getting older and my husband is an attorney assigned to the victims of sexual assault/abuse, we have really gotten more serious about...
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Episode 238: Living Your Purpose and Finding Peace in Your Final Days with Michelle Kaley from 2018-05-29T09:54:32
Today my guest is the truly extraordinary, Michelle Kaley. Her friend reached out to me to tell me some of her story and I knew she would be a guest like no other. Michelle is a mom of four, a danc...
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Episode 237: Special Needs and Positive Parenting Q&A with Jessica Lamb from 2018-05-25T09:13:10
Jessica Lamb is back to answer some specific questions related to behavior for both children with special needs and typical children. Here's what we are covering today: We've all had that situat...
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Episode 236: A Crash Course in Special Needs Parenting with Jessica Lamb from 2018-05-22T09:28:22
Jessica Lamb is better known online as Skip to my Luca, where she shares all about her family, her son Luca's special needs, and tips for parents with children with Special needs. She is a Special ...
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Episode 235: What is a Birth Journal with Julie Tobi from 2018-05-18T09:32:13
Julie Tobi is the founder of the Birth Journal, a memory keeping book for you to record your personal birth experience. Today we are chatting about her own birth experience, why she decided to crea...
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Episode 234: Using Writing to Process Life’s Challenges with Rachel Nielson from 2018-05-15T09:43:16
Rachel Nielson is my totally amazing guest today. She is the host of 3 in 30 Podcast, she has two darling kiddos, and she's faced a lot of challenges in her life that have gotten her to where she i...
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Episode 233: Mindset Shifts that Have Elevated My Motherhood from 2018-05-11T09:24:23
Happy Mother's Day! Today I'm sharing 5 mindset shifts that I've made that have helped me really enjoy and thrive in motherhood so much more than I did in my early days. These might apply to you, o...
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Episode 232: Believing that There is Always Good Ahead with Crystal Sparks from 2018-05-08T09:42:38
Crystal Sparks is an extraordinary mom of two kids, a pastor, and a friend to everyone she meets. Today we are talking about keeping the faith, even in the face of trials. After a miscarriage, her ...
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Episode 231:“You’ve Got This Mama”with author Andrea Williams from 2018-05-04T09:36:51
Need a meaningful gift for someone you love this Mother's Day? Send them a copy of Andrea Williams'new book,"You've Got This Mama!"(and don't forget to pick up a copy for yourself. Thoughtfully wri...
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Episode 230: Taking time for Mother Care with Dayna Kurtz from 2018-05-01T09:40:42
Today I'm speaking with extraordinary mom and now author, Dayna Kurtz. Dayn and I are chatting specifically about Mothercare and making yourself a priority. It's a struggle for so many moms I know ...
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Episode 229: The Surprising Reason I Started the Podcast from 2018-04-27T09:35:03
I've talked before about how I do the podcast, why I started, etc... But there's one reason that I haven't really talked about publicly on the show. And anytime I share this reason with people in o...
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Re-launch of Ralphie Jacobs Positive Parenting from Simply on Purpose from 2018-04-25T16:42:56
If you need a dose of positive parenting, actionable parenting tips, and perspective, Ralphie is your gal. I'm going to her parenting workshop this Saturday, so she's been on my mind and I wante...
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Episode 228: Walking Through the Uncertain with Leah Lewis from 2018-04-24T09:00:23
Today my guest is the amazing Leah Lewis. Leah is a mom who is no stranger to uncertainty. When her son wasn't meeting developmental milestones, she started to realize something wasn't right. After...
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Episode 227: Book Club“Read Aloud Family”with author Sarah Mackenzie from 2018-04-20T09:54:24
You guys are in for such a treat. Today I'm chatting with blogger, podcast host, reader extraordinaire, and now AUTHOR... Sarah Mackenzie. Sarah is well known for her knowledge of all things readin...
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Episode 226: Autism Awareness with Kristen Cillo from 2018-04-17T09:45:36
Today I'm chatting with Kristen Cillo, of the Mama Bee Well podcast, about her unexpected start to motherhood, how she overcame a compulsion for exercise and obsession with healthy eating, and how ...
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Episode 225: How to Save for College NOW with College Backer co-founder Abby Chao from 2018-04-13T09:58:36
Have you started saving for your kids'college education? I haven't. Until now! Abby Chao co-founded College Backer, which helps people to plan ahead so the finances of college are not such a burden...
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Episode 224: Being a Mom as a Paraplegic with Brittany Frank from 2018-04-10T09:35:08
Get ready for an incredible episode today. My guest is Brittany Frank, an extraordinary mom and t12 paraplegic. Today we're chatting about the accident that changed the course of her life, but that...
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Episode 223: How YOU Can Contribute Financially as a Stay at Home Mom with Natali Morris from 2018-04-06T09:29:51
Natali Morris was formerly known as a popular News Anchor, and then she decided to become a stay at home mom. Today we're chatting about her professional life prior to kids and how she was able to ...
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Episode 222: Mom of the Month Award from 2018-04-03T09:55:14
Today is our Extraordinary Mom of the Month episode and it's a GOOD one! The winner is Kacie Case, mom of three little ones, and today we're chatting about having the scare of her life when her son...
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Episode 221: My Biggest Failure as a Mom from 2018-03-30T09:33:12
I'm not saying I'm a failure as a mom. What I am saying, is that we all feel like that from time to time. And I found that usually, my times of inadequacy have a theme. So today I'm opening up abou...
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Episode 220: Moving Away from Insecurity Towards Confidence with Kayla Aimee from 2018-03-27T09:30:37
Today my guest is the adorable Kayla Aimee, who recently wrote a new book,"In Bloom."Today we are talking all about her motherhood journey, her triggers of insecurity (which we found out are very s...
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Episode 219: How to Play with Your Toddler with Autumn McKay from 2018-03-23T09:31:34
Today my guest is Autumn McKay of Best Mom Ideas. She is a toddler activity expert and we're going to chat about some fun, easy, and inexpensive ways to liven up playtime with your toddler. She is ...
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Episode 218: Raising Boys, Prioritizing Values, and Creating New Habits with Merrick White from 2018-03-20T09:28:49
This was my first time speaking with Merrick White, of Merrick's Art, and her joy is simply contagious! We talked about all the things: Blogging, raising boys, finding the motivation to replace bad...
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Episode 217: How to Help Your Kids Eat Your Dinner with Liz Weiss from 2018-03-16T09:27:50
Liz Weiss is my guest today, and she is a nutritionist and overall fountain of knowledge when comes to helping families get healthy! Today we are chatting about her motherhood, dieting, allergies, ...
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Episode 216: Raising 7 Kids and Life as an Artist with Beth Allen from 2018-03-13T09:54:13
Today, my guest is the incredible artist Beth Allen. Beth currently lives in the midwest with her family of 7 children and is also an artist. Today we chat about raising a large family, her favorit...
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Episode 215: Book Club“If You Only Knew”with author Jamie Ivey from 2018-03-09T09:15:50
Today, Jamie Ivey is back on the podcast to talk about her debut book,"If You Only Knew."I finished it last week, and WOW! It's incredible. I already loved her from her hit podcast The Happy Hour w...
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Episode 214: Surviving Cancer While Pregnant with Julie Barron from 2018-03-06T09:57:17
Today my guest is the incredible Julie Barron. Julie supported her husband (then friend/BF) when he was diagnosed with cancer in his early 20's, then they went on to struggle with infertility, and ...
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Episode 213: Self-date night from 2018-03-02T09:14:58
Every week, I go on a date. With myself. Yes, it's important to date when you are married, but today I'm talking about how this time to myself has drastically improved my self-care, mental state on...
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Episode 212: Digging Deep and Finding Inner Confidence with Whippy from 2018-02-27T09:08:11
Today my guest is Becky Crosby, better known to those who love her as Whippy! Whippy is an extraordinary mom, business owner, motivational speaker, and overall a really fascinating human being. Whe...
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Episode 211: Mom of the Month Award from 2018-02-23T09:03:19
Today we are honoring an incredible mom who recently lost a son who battled mental health struggles. Over the last two decades, she's raised 5 kids and faced her share of trials. With a resilient f...
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Episode 210: Finding Meaning in the Hard Times with Natalie Norton from 2018-02-20T09:56:26
Today my guest is Natalie Norton, and if she's not already on your radar, you will be glad she is after this. Natalie is a wise soul who imparts so much wisdom with those she shares her story with...
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Episode 209: Why I Will Never Like to Exercise from 2018-02-16T09:01:30
I've never liked to work out and I figured it would probably always be that way. That is until recently. I realized the power my thoughts have over my actions. And once I shifted my narrative to so...
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Episode 208: Battling Post Partum Depression with Diana Collins from 2018-02-13T09:06:38
Today my guest is Diana Collins. Diana is an incredible mom and today we are talking about her experience with the loss of a dear friend of hers due to Post Partum Depression, and then her own expe...
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Episode 207: Finding Peace in Your Life with author Kristen Kill from 2018-02-09T09:07:22
Today is a book club episode and my guest is a new author, Kristen Kill. After frustration and exhaustion from her fast-paced life, Kristen intentionally decided she needed to incorporate more time...
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Episode 206: Designing Your Life with Emily Lex from 2018-02-06T09:03:18
Today my guest is the delightful Emily Lex, of Jones Design Company. We had a fabulous chat about motherhood and raising teenagers, intentional choices and parenting, and how her company has evolve...
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Episode 205: Developing Speech and Intentional Play with Infants and Toddlers with Ayelet Marinovich from 2018-02-02T09:18:57
Today I'm chatting with Ayelet Marinovich, a speech and language pathologist, who also founded the resource Strength in Words. She is passionate about helping parents to foster language and communi...
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Episode 204: Getting HIGH on Fitness with Emily Nelson from 2018-01-30T09:49:46
Today I'm super jazzed to be bringing you my interview with Emily Nelson, co-founder of High Fitness. I have personally taken one of her classes and let me just say, it's more than a workout class....
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Episode 203: Mom of the Month Award from 2018-01-26T09:25:54
You guys made it too hard for me this month and I ended up selecting two winners for the Extraordinary Mom of the Month Award. The first, Niki Cooley, is a mom of three boys, including kindergarten...
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Episode 202: Overcoming Trauma and Making Dinner with Kayla Collins of Parsley and Pepper from 2018-01-23T09:24:04
Today my guest is the extraordinary Kayla Collins, of Parsley and Pepper. Kayla does a super fun series on Instastories called"Make Dinner with Me", and she's the best when it comes to keeping it r...
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Episode 201: A New Photo/Memory Keeping Idea for the New Year from 2018-01-19T09:23:26
A friend recently gave me a tip for how to keep on top of my Photo Bookmaking for the year. So I'll share my plan for documenting memories and making these books, as well as some best places to do ...
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Episode 200: Rising Above Disordered Eating with Chanelle Neilson from 2018-01-16T09:30:42
Today my guest is the extraordinary Chanelle Neilson. She is a mom of five and we're talking motherhood, her battle with disordered eating, modeling healthy self-image for our kids and so much more...
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Episode 199: Re-visit with Jess Toolson from TURKEY! from 2018-01-12T09:54:26
One of your favorite podcast guests is back! Jess Toolson was living in Russia the last time we spoke, and now she and her family are living in Turkey! I love Jess's energy and positivity, but she ...
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Episode 198: Living Life to the Fullest with Cystic Fibrosis with Jen Sabin Sattley from 2018-01-09T09:28:43
This week's episode is a special one. My guest is Jen Sabin Sattley, an incredible woman who has lived her whole life with Cystic Fibrosis. Not only that, but she's lived through a lung transplant ...
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Episode 197: Online Safety and Having“the Talk”with Dina Alexander from 2018-01-05T09:28
Today I'm chatting with Dina Alexander, the mom who GOES THERE! She is helping moms everywhere to become more educated about how to tackle tough topics with their kids (like sex, body image, online...
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Episode 196: Life in the NICU and Other Challenges with Lena Schwen from 2018-01-02T09:26:52
Happy New Year! I'm so glad to be back with you bringing you some incredible new interviews. Today, I'd like you to meet Lena Schwen. Lena is an extraordinary mom of four and when you hear her stor...
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International Life with Jess Toolson (episode 91) from 2017-12-31T03:40:18
This episode with Jess Toolson was sooo great! We connected instantly and I loved learning about her family's international life and how she adapts to new cultures. She was in Russia at the time of...
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Losing His Wife to Post-Partum Depression with Eric Dyches (episode 46) from 2017-12-29T03:41:16
In honor of Father's Day, I had Eric Dyches on the show, an extraordinary father who had recently lost his wife Emily to Post-Partum Depression. She had only been gone a few months and he was so br...
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Motherhood and Business with Puj Founder Katie Richardson (episode 120) from 2017-12-29T03:37:41
I loved this conversation with Katie Richardson so much because her joy for motherhood is contagious! She loves her business and is immensely talented at designed baby products, but she also really...
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Surviving a TBI After Falling Off of a Cliff with Janie Ward (episode 107) from 2017-12-29T03:35:27
My friend Janie Ward's life was changed forever when her daughter fell off of a 50 foot cliff while hiking. She suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury among other injuries and today Janie shares what th...
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Post-Partum Anxiety with Anne Johnson (Episode 64) from 2017-12-29T03:32:11
This was such a great chat with Anne Johnson, who shared very openly about her struggle with post-partum anxiety. I know this is a topic so many of you can relate to, so I wanted to re-launch it!
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Slowing Down with Erin Loechner (episode 115) from 2017-12-27T21:37:14
This was such an incredible conversation that got buried in the archives. Erin published an amazing book about becoming more intentional about the pace and priorities of her life, and we chat about...
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Living a Balanced Life with Robin Long (episode 78) from 2017-12-27T21:34:53
Robin Long is a long time pilates enthusiast and she runs the Balanced Life. What I love about her approach to fitness is that she believes in BALANCE. It's more than working out to be a certain si...
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Living on a Farm with Mary Heffernan (episode 92) from 2017-12-27T21:30:32
Loved this episode so much with Mary Heffernan, about leaving behind her life in Silicon Valley for life on a cattle ranch. It's been a true 180 in lifestyle and she and her family are thriving. So...
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Why I Go To Therapy (episode 125) from 2017-12-27T21:28:29
This is a pretty vulnerable episode about why I decided to start going to therapy, what I've learned, and who I think therapy is helpful for.
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Making Mom Friends (episode 108) from 2017-12-27T21:26:46
I've moved a lot so I'm somewhat of an expert on starting over and trying to making friends in new places. This is what I've learned.
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Caring for Hospice Babies with Cori Salchert from 2017-12-26T22:44:02
Wanted to share this precious episode again featuring the amazing Cori Salchert, who adopts and cares for babies on hospice. She's an angel and this conversation will warm your heart!
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Loss with Lindsay Ostrom from Pinch of Yum from 2017-12-26T22:14:52
We wanted to relaunch this amazing episode with Lindsay Ostrom, from Pinch of Yum. After losing her baby Afton when he was born prematurely, she shares what that loss was like and how she found a n...
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Episode 195: Let me Recommend an Episode if You _____ from 2017-12-22T09:44:31
Where do you even start if you are new around here? Here are my recommendations for past episodes depending on your mood: If you want to cry: Sherrine Hayward (Ep 192), Cori Salchert (Ep 116), Lin...
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Episode 194: Living Free with Miranda Anderson from 2017-12-19T09:43:51
You guys are in for a treat today. For our season 2 closer, I am chatting with Miranda Anderson, of Live Free Miranda. She exudes positivity and her life revolves around joy and adventure. We chat ...
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Episode 193: A Quote that Changed My Life! from 2017-12-15T09:43:12
Today I'm talking about a quote that changed my life. It's a quote that came from Sherrine Haward, who was interviewed in Episode 192. She's incredible and soo, sooo wise! Hope this quote can also...
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Episode 192: Giving Dayton Legs with Sherrine Hayward from 2017-12-12T09:37:11
Today's interview is incredible, featuring my new friend Sherrine Hayward. Although she is most often known as"Dayton's Mom", she is a mom of six and today's she's sharing her motherhood journey, a...
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Episode 191: A Letter to Myself from 2017-12-08T09:41:05
Today's episode is a simple one. I am writing a letter to myself as a form of a year-end review, about what I've learned, where I've been, and where I hope to go. It's a really beneficial exercise ...
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Episode 190: Adoption, Health, and more with Rachel Gainer from 2017-12-05T09:37:07
Rachel is an extraordinary mom of four litle ones, all who came to her family through adoption. Today we'll chat about her adoption journey, her perspective on race and talking about differences, a...
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Episode 189: My Favorites and Gift Ideas from 2017-12-01T09:58:13
Hey guys! Instead of an official gift guide-type episode, I just wanted you to share things that I'm loving lately, and perhaps some of those can double as ideas for Christmas gifts for your loved ...
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Episode 188: Celebrating Down Syndrome with Liz Platchta of Ruby’s Rainbow from 2017-11-28T09:43:05
Today I'm speaking with the incredible Liz Plachta, who founded the amazing organization Ruby's Rainbow, which provides college scholarships for children with Down syndrome. As a mom of two, one of...
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Episode 187: Why I Don’t Chase My Bolting Child from 2017-11-24T09:46:55
I posted something on Instagram a few weeks ago about having trouble with my two year old bolting. He's loves the game of running away from me, he loves the attention, and the cycle is perpetuated ...
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Episode 186: Nichole Nordeman from 2017-11-21T09:41:31
Today I had the honor of speaking with one of my favorite Christian singers, Nichole Nordeman. Her music has been so impactful in my life and today we are chatting about her motherhood journey, mus...
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Episode 185: Cultivating Gratefulness from 2017-11-17T09:42:02
Today I'm talking about cultivating gratefulness in your life. What has helped me? How can you be grateful when your circumstances are not ideal? How can you help your kids to be more grateful? Jus...
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Episode 184: Life Coaching Lessons with Bold New Mom’s Jody Moore from 2017-11-14T09:40:08
Today I had the joy of speaking with Jody Moore, a life coach and host of the Bold New Mom podcast. We chat about her own motherhood journey, questions she often hears from her clients, and how to ...
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Episode 183: Focusing on Christmas with Natalie Ard of Star from Afar from 2017-11-10T09:44:01
After feeling like the meaning of Christmas and other religious holidays were being lost throughout the bustle of the seasons, Natalie Ard took matters into her own hands to bring the true meaning ...
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Episode 182: Seeking More than Fun in Life with Brooke Romney from 2017-11-07T09:43:11
If you're like me, a common question you ask your kids when you pick them up from somewhere is,"Did you have fun?"We hardly think twice about it. But what is that question actually teaching them? T...
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Episode 181: Six Ways to Make the Most of Your Days from 2017-11-03T09:39:27
Looking for ways to make the most of your limited time? I've got six tips to help you improve the way you view and use your time. These have really helped me to be able to not only have time for mo...
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Episode 180: Being Vulnerable and Talking about Hard Things with Chrissy Powers from 2017-10-31T09:42:07
If you don't yet know Chrissy Powers, allow me the great pleasure of introducing you. You're welcome. Chrissy and I have mutual friends, but I'm so glad to now call her MY friend. We get real about...
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Episode 179: Mom of the Month Award from 2017-10-27T09:41:20
Today we are honoring a fabulous Extraordinary Mom of the Month Award winner, Tiffany Ludkin. Tiffany is a mom of four and after an unexpected divorce 6 months ago, she has had to re-envision her f...
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Episode 178: Owning Who You Are with Author Jess Connolly from 2017-10-24T09:13:35
Today I'm speaking with author and overall cheerleader of all women, Jess Connolly. Jess recently wrote a new book on holiness called,"Dance, Stand, Run,"and it so motivating for us all to take a l...
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Episode 177: Teaching Kids Values with Maria Dismondy from 2017-10-20T09:39:58
Today I am speaking with Maria Dismondy, author of NINE children's books about teaching your kids values. As a former school teacher, she saw the need for instilling key character traits in our kid...
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Episode 176: Parenting on Purpose with Ralphie Jacobs from 2017-10-17T09:12:50
Ever since discovering Ralphie of Simply on Purpose on Instagram, my parenting bucket has been so filled! She is an extraordinary mom of 4 little girls and her parenting tools and advice are spot o...
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Episode 175: Re-visit with Jenna Rammell from 2017-10-13T09:38:40
One of your favorite past guests is back for a re-visit episode. Jenna Rammell was on last year and you loved hearing from her about her motherhood journey, identity and business. Check out her pas...
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Episode 174: Planners and Productivity with Tonya Dalton of Inkwell Press from 2017-10-10T09:50:38
Tonya Dalton is an entrepreneur at heart, and today she runs her company Inkwell Press, a planner and productivity business. She is also a mom, wife, and productivity expert! So we cover it all in ...
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Episode 173: Talking to Your Kids About Tragedies from 2017-10-06T09:49:19
Oh boy. Where do I start? I feel so sad and overwhelmed and so many times these feelings leave me paralyzed into doing nothing. But we can't do nothing. When bad things happen, we can't do nothing....
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Episode 172: RV Living with Ashley Petrone from 2017-10-03T09:48:54
I first found out about Ashley through my friend Brooke, when she showcased her RV that she and her family currently live in. Not only is their RV darling and even I want to live in it, Ashley is s...
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Episode 171: Mom of the Month Award from 2017-09-29T09:48:20
I'm so excited to bring you my conversation with Kristi Kimball today. Kristi was nominated by her friend Lena, and boy is she amazing. After losing her oldest child to a rare disease, she has made...
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Episode 170: Living in Africa with Angela Olsen from 2017-09-26T09:20:30
Guys. This is one of my favorite episodes to date. Angela Olsen is an incredible mom of two who currently lives in Africa because her husband works as a doctor at a mission hospital there. Not only...
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Episode 169: Writing a Children’s Book with Alyssa Johnston from 2017-09-22T09:21:24
Today I'm chatting with new children's book author, Alyssa Johnston. Alyssa wrote"Esther's Grand Adventure", about the story of Esther from the Bible and today we're chatting not only about her mot...
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Episode 168: From the City to the Country with KariAnne Wood of Thistlewood Farms from 2017-09-19T09:19:54
I had the best time chatting with KariAnne Wood on the show. Not only does she chat all about she ended up moving from suburban Dallas to RURAL Kentucky, but we also talk about her new book,"So Clo...
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Episode 167: Re-visit with Andrea Williams of Tubby Todd from 2017-09-15T09:46:56
So glad to have Andrea of Tubby Todd back on the show for a re-visit. She tells us what she's been up to, what surprises her most about her business, how she survived a month-long roadtrip in a mot...
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Episode 166: Overcoming Abuse with Katherine Hanson from 2017-09-12T09:19:09
Today my interview is with Katherine Hanson. She is a true overcome! As a victim of child abuse, she has now used that experience to create a much healthier life for herself and her family. As a mo...
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Episode 165: A Few of my Favorite Things from 2017-09-08T09:18:19
Today I'm sharing some things that I am loving lately, in all aspects of my life. Everything I talk about is linked below: Show Notes:Fav Food: Pasta Salad and Crockpot Ribs (stand the ribs up tall...
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Episode 164- Financial Freedom with Erin Odom of the Humbled Homemaker from 2017-09-05T09:38:13
Erin Odom, also known as the Humbled Homemaker, is my guest today and we had the best conversation about early motherhood, her family's financial struggles, and ultimately, the lessons that they've...
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Episode 163: Family Mission Statement from 2017-09-01T09:17:46
Today I'm sharing with you our family's Mission Statement. I'll explain to you why we do it, how we started, and what it looks like now. It's a wonderfully unifying activity to do with your family ...
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Episode 162: Talking Teenagers and Devotionals with Sophie Hudson from 2017-08-29T09:39:40
Friends, today's episode was a true delight for me. Sophie Hudson has been someone I have admired from a far for quite some time. Not only is she a very accomplished Christian writer, but she's als...
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Episode 161: Mom of the Month Award from 2017-08-25T09:16:35
This month's Extraordinary Mom of the Month is Heather Edwards. Heather is a mom of four, gestational carrier of twins, and overall an amazing person. Her positivity, passion, and service-mi...
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Episode 160: Connecting with Other Moms with Jenny Hopf of Momidarity from 2017-08-22T09:33:36
Today, I'm chatting with Jenny Hopf, who founded the website Momidarity, which connects mothers through an online platform. As a working mom herself, she found it difficult and disheartening to mee...
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Episode 159: Exploring Dyslexia with Elisheva Schwartz from 2017-08-18T09:09:06
Today I'm speaking with Elisheva Schwartz on the topic of Dyslexia. It's a topic near and dear to her heart, and she has made it her life's work to help families to have knowledge and resources to ...
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Episode 158: Appreciating Motherhood with Shannon Tripp from 2017-08-15T09:32:51
Today, I'm sharing my delightful conversation with Shannon Tripp. Shannon is a mom of three darling girls, a pediatric ER nurse, and overall just an inspiring person. We talk about her motherhood j...
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Episode 157: Re-visit with Savanna Tate from 2017-08-11T09:11:47
It is my honor to have Savanna Tate back on the show (she was episode 74). Back in the Fall, she was on the show to talk about her son Hayes overcoming cancer. But sadly, a few months later he pass...
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Episode 156: Transitioning Out of the Workplace with Lauren Golden of Free Mama from 2017-08-08T09:42:33
Today my guest is Lauren Golden. Before having her children, Lauren worked in Corporate America and never really envisioned it being any different for her. But after deciding to become a stay at ho...
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Episode 155: Behind the Scenes of Making the Podcast from 2017-08-04T09:10:14
Today's a really fun episode. Many of you wanted to know more about what goes into making the podcast, what my setup looks like, how I make time for it, etc... So today I'm taking you behind the sc...
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Episode 154: Gestational Surrogacy with Betsy Keller from 2017-07-31T15:32:03
You guys asked, and I have delivered! You were incredibly moved by my interviews with Kelsey Nixon (listen here and here), and after hearing about her story of growing their family through gestatio...
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Episode 153: Mom of the Month Award Winner from 2017-07-28T09:31:47
This month's winner of our Extraordinary Mom of the Month Award is Courtnie Aitken. Courtnie was nominated by the woman who adopted her daughter, which I think is completely amazing! Courtnie has g...
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Episode 152: Grappling with Motherhood with Julie Lundgreen of So Canary from 2017-07-25T09:30:44
You are going to love my conversation today with Julie Lundgreen, of So Canary. Julie is someone who is honest and vulnerable online about her motherhood experience and I love her realness. Especia...
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Episode 151: Changing the Way You See Yourself from 2017-07-21T09:30:03
Today it's a solo episode, which details the way I've handled improving the way I see myself. I think it's a common issue women deal with so thought that my journey might be helpful to some of you....
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Episode 150: Evolving as a Mom with Money Saving Mom Crystal Paine from 2017-07-18T09:28:40
I am so excited to bring you my conversation with Crystal Paine, of Money Saving Mom. I've long been a fan of Crystal's money saving tips and outlook on motherhood, but I've seen a huge shift in he...
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Episode 149: Re-visit with Mel Gunnell from 2017-07-14T09:27:03
Loved getting to catch up with Mel today from Mel's Kitchen Cafe. We get an update on her life and she answers my rapid fire questions. Enjoy! Show Notes: Mel's Blog and Instagram Skin cancer postB...
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Episode 148: Peaceful Parenting Coaching with Lisa Howe from 2017-07-11T09:26:22
Everyone knows I love Dr. Laura Markham, who's philosophy of peaceful parenting has greatly shifted the way I approach parenting. Well, last year, Dr. Markham trained 15 people around the world to ...
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Bonus Episode: Tips for Packing with Jennica Woodbury from 2017-07-10T09:58:49
Happy Monday! I'm happy to bring you a bonus episode today about packing for trips. Jennica Woodbury writes over at Mommy Convos and she wrote an article about her best tips for packing for trips. ...
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Episode 147: Baby Nutrition with Mama Bear Chelsea Thiede from 2017-07-07T09:25:22
Today I'm getting a lesson in baby nutrition with Mama Bear Naturals founder, Chelsea Thiede. Not only is she an extraordinary mom, but she also started her own baby food company after struggling w...
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Episode 146: Celebrating Military Life with Lauren Mulloy from 2017-07-04T09:23:21
Today I'm talking with the military wife and extraordinary mom, Lauren Mulloy. She currently lives where we were formerly stationed in Virginia, and with her husband currently deployed, she knows w...
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Episode 145: Mom of the Month Award Winner from 2017-06-30T09:22:43
Our Extraordinary Mom of the Month Award winner this month is Katie Mace. Katie is not only an extraordinary mom of one little boy, but she goes above and beyond to serve others in both her job as ...
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Episode 144: Developing a Tribe with Kristin Helms from 2017-06-27T09:21:37
Today I'm speaking with Kristin Helms, who is an extraordinary mom and founder of the online publication Tribe Magazine. Today we are talking about the evolution of her magazine, the messages about...
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Episode 143: Summer Book Recommendations with Janssen Bradshaw from 2017-06-23T09:20:56
Today I'm chatting with Janssen Bradshaw of Everyday Reading, and she and I are going to chat about our favorite summer reading picks. Summer is a great time to chip away at your book list, so whet...
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Episode 142: Losing Sweet Afton with Lindsay Ostrom of Pinch of Yum from 2017-06-20T09:19:47
Today I'm bringing you a moving episode with Lindsay Ostrom, of Pinc...
Episode 141: Father’s Day with Jessica and her husband Pete from 2017-06-16T09:44:24
In honor of Father's Day, I'm chatting with my...
Episode 140: About Progress with Monica Packer from 2017-06-13T09:14:55
I'm so excited to bring you my interview with Monica Packer, of the About Progress podcast.
Episode 139: Re-visit with Robin Long from 2017-06-09T09:28:22
I LOVED chatting with Robin Long of the Balanced Life on episode 78. Not onl...
Episode 138: Motherhood as a Widow with Brittany Price from 2017-06-06T09:27:26
After becoming a widow in her mid-20's, Brittany Price was left as a single parent t...
Episode 137: Sleep Training with Expert Janey Reilly from 2017-06-02T09:26:23
Episode 136: New Life with Kelsey Nixon from 2017-05-30T09:25:29
It was just about a year ago that Kelsey Nixon was on the podcast for the first time, ...
Episode 135: Mom of the Month Award Winner from 2017-05-26T09:47:17
Hi, friends. I am so excited to share with you our E...
Episode 134: Building a Clothing Brand with Amy Miraflor of Evy’s Tree from 2017-05-23T09:40:38
Today I'm sharing my interview with the founder of
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Episode 133: Re-visit with Emily Dixon from 2017-05-19T09:44:46
It's been a LOOONNNNGGG time since we last heard from Emily Dixon. She was actually my guest on...
Episode 132: Adoption and Podcasting with Jamie Ivey from 2017-05-16T09:39:46
I'm so honored to have Jamie Ivey as my guest today. Jamie is the host of on...
Episode 131: Mother’s Day Tribute from 2017-05-12T09:41:51
Today we are hearing from the husbands of some of our past guests, to hear what they have to say about their extraordinary wives. First up, Ashlyn Carter who we heard on Episode 58. Then it's Mel G...
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Episode 130: Autism with Jessica Olsen from 2017-05-09T09:42:17
We are so glad to have Jessica Olsen returning to the show today. The last time ...
Episode 129: My Current Favorite Podcasts from 2017-05-05T09:16:16
You know I love podcasts... that goes without saying. But I've gone through waves of what I listen to. So here are a few of my very favorites in my queue lately. You can find all of these by search...
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Episode 128: Motherhood with Joy Cho of Oh Joy! from 2017-05-02T09:11:24
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Episode 127: Extraordinary Mom of the Month Award Winners from 2017-04-28T09:14:39
You guys made it too hard for me to choose just one winner, so today I'm sharing with you two winners for our Extraordinary Mom of the Month Award.
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Episode 126: FIT Kids with Ashley Hunter-Riley from 2017-04-25T09:47:57
Today my guest is Ashley Hunter-Riley. She is a mom of four and founder of a fit...
Episode 125: Why I Go To Therapy? from 2017-04-21T09:38:23
It's not that I haven't wanted to share this, but it's one of those things that I'm not sure what to say about it or if you even care to hear about it. Because it's so personal. I never want to be ...
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Episode 124: Raising a Large Family with Rachel Tollestrup from 2017-04-18T09:27:13
Today I'm speaking with a true mom hero, Rachel Tollestrup. Rachel is the mom of 8 c...
Episode 123: Quick Chat with The Alison Show from 2017-04-14T09:39:08
She's BAAAAACCCCKKKKKK! You know I love Alison Faulkner of The Alison Show, and it's been sooo ...
Episode 122: Adoption and Down Syndrome with Mollie Glasgow from 2017-04-11T09:46:58
Today I'm speaking with the AMAZING Mollie Glasgow. In addition to her darling accen...
Episode 121: Book Club “The Lucky Few” with Heather Avis from 2017-04-07T09:46:16
You've heard from her before, but she's back! Heather Avis, now world famous author, is the amazin...
Episode 120: Building a Business with Katie Richardson of Puj from 2017-04-04T09:42:35
Katie Richardson is an extraordinary mom of four, as well as the founder of...
Episode 119: Mom of the Month from 2017-03-31T09:45:12
I love our Extraordinary Mom of the Month Award episodes so much. Thanks to all who nominated, but this mo...
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Episode 118: Music and Motherhood with Ellie Holcomb from 2017-03-28T09:12:17
Ooooohhh.... you guys! I have an awesome episode for you today. My guest is Ellie Ho...
Episode 117: Getting Clean with Clean Mama Becky Rapinchuk from 2017-03-21T09:43:28
Hi friends! I have a fun episode for you today. I'm speaking with Becky Rapinchuk...
Episode 116: Caring for Hospice Babies with Cori Salchert from 2017-03-14T09:07:29
You guys... prepare to be amazed! My guest is ...
Episode 115- Chasing Slow with Erin Loechner from 2017-03-07T10:05:26
Today I'm speaking with the extraordinary Erin Loechner. In addition to be a popular...
Episode 114: Internet Safety from 2017-03-03T09:52:58
Internet safety is a big concern in this day and age. And it is affecting kids younger a...
Episode 113: Honoring Your Birth Experience with Julia Aziz from 2017-02-28T09:52:28
Today I'm speaking with Julia Aziz who wrote the amazing book "Lessons of Labor." Julia a...
Episode 112: Mom of the Month from 2017-02-24T10:03:50
This month's Extraordinary Mom of the Month Award winner is Jaycee Chambers. She's a mom of two...
Episode 111: Navigating Addiction with Annie Highwater from 2017-02-21T10:02:51
Today I'm speaking with Annie Highwater, and we are covering a new topic today, and that ...
Episode 110: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness with Kierra Irvine from 2017-02-14T10:45:16
Today I'm speaking with Kierra Irvine, about her beautiful daughter Evanna. While sh...
Episode 109: Living Healthy with Sadie Sabin from 2017-02-07T11:01:08
I first came across Sadie on soc...
Episode 108: Making Mom Friends from 2017-02-03T11:41:38
We teach our kids how to make friends, but we often neglect our own social life. Motherhood can be so isolating and if you are in a new location or transitioning in or out of a season of life or pa...
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Episode 107: Surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury with Janie Ward from 2017-01-31T10:43:21
Today I'm speaking with my friend Janie Ward, who's daughter Abby fell off a cliff w...
Episode 106: Extraordinary Mom of the Month from 2017-01-27T10:44:18
Hi friends. I received so many awesome nominations this month for our award, but I finally decided on Karlee Hoekstra. I picked Karlee, because I love when you can see a mother's heart before you c...
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Episode 105: Helping Moms Get Fit with Lisa Druxman from 2017-01-24T10:50:04
I'm really excited to bring you my conversation with Lisa Druxman today. Lisa is an...
Episode 104: Raising Teenagers with Shawni Pothier of 71 Toes from 2017-01-17T11:00:30
Today I'm chatting with one of my favorite mom heroes, Shawni Eyre Pothier, from the...
Episode 103: Adoption and becoming the Mixandmatchmama with Shay Shull from 2017-01-10T10:40:03
Today I'm excited to be chatting with Shay Shull, or Mix and Match Mama, or Sean t...
Episode 102: Intention Setting for 2017 from 2017-01-06T11:46:37
Goal setting can be tough for me in this season of life, because I am not in a phase where I am constantly achieving measurable goals. If traditional goal setting works for you, great! Keep going! ...
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