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How to be remarkable, stop feeling stuck, and start enjoying life. Listen to this when you need a reminder that fun is an option.

Mandy Arioto


    • Apr 2, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 33 EPISODES


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    Have More Fun- Mandy reading Chapter 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 28:16


    Description: Don't miss this one... Mandy reads the first chapter of her new book "Have More Fun". This episode is filled with stories that will move and inspire you to be remarkable, stop feeling stuck and start enjoying life!   Selected Links: Pick up your copy of Have More Fun Download the first chapter of the book on: Mandy's Website   Show Notes: 0:25 Introduction 0:57 Joe talking with Mandy 1:30 Backstory behind the scenes for the Theme reveal for MOPS 2:35 Why was Joe crying (aside from ninjas chopping onions) 3:52 What prompted Mandy to write this book 4:30 Challenging Mandy to "Have More Fun" 5:15 What kind of impact has the book had on Mandy in everyday life 4:59 PRACTICAL TIP about your wifi 6:40 Glow in the dark tennis 9:10 Chapter 1    

    Candace Cameron Bure- Being A Working Mom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2019 17:38


    Description: In this episode, Mandy talks with Candace Cameron Bure about being a working mom, how the 7th book she wrote was the first book she dreamed of writing, the state of her dishwasher and her favorite moment ever on set. Selected Links: Candace’s Instagram Candace Center Stage MOMcon Registration MOPS Music by: Phillip E Morris "Sunshine & Blue Skies" soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com   Show Notes: 0:54 Introduction- Announcing MOMcon Sept 2019 2:51 Candace and Mandy 3:19 Recognizing that you are in the perfect spot in life 4:53 Reframing your mindset 5:13 A different transition (determining priorities) 5:30 How to decide what to say ‘yes’ to and what to say ‘no’ to 6:45 New Book “Candace Center Stage” a lifelong dream 7:47 Just be yourself 8:10 Don’t be afraid to fail 8:33 How has asking for what you wanted played a role in your career 9:09 Dishwasher talk 9:55 Don’t have to accept ‘no’ the first time 10:07 How do you cultivate friendships 11:18 The Instagram version of me 11:58 Favorite song you sing in the car 12:13 Strangest thing a fan has done 12:20 Best thing that’s happened this week 12:32 Favorite show to binge watch on T.V. 12:38 Favorite go-to snack 12:48 Who has better hair DJ Fuller or Uncle Jesse 12:58 Most embarrassing moment 13:50 Most memorable moment filming 14:25 How do you cultivate hospitality in your everyday life 15:26 Do you have any morning or evening rituals to cultivate your Spiritual Life 16:47 A special offer from Mandy

    Love and Money- An Interview With Rafa Robert

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2019 44:57


    Description: In this episode Mandy talks with Rafa Robert about love, money and dragons.   Selected Links: brightpeak financial Love and Money Podcast Text "moneybetter" to 31996 for free resources Book: Happy Money www.RaiseGenerousKids.com The Paper Bag Princess Book MOPS Music by: Phillip E Morris "Sunshine & Blue Skies" soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com   Show Notes: 1:00 Introduction- The Paper Bag Princess 4:50 Recognizing what matters in life 5:41 Introducing Rafa Robert 6:25 Amazon Prime and the 2 Day Cooling off period 6:52 What's the best tip for managing the small financial decisions 7:26 Fast brain vs. Slow brain 8:12 Living within your means matters most 8:25 How much should I spend on a house and car 9:30 Have a plan 10:50 What advice do you have for couple who have different spending styles 11:28 We are designed differently to help us out 12:06 We have different values and priorities 12:36 What to do to approach to topic of money in a relationship 13:25 The FUN fund 14:20 Joint account vs. separate accounts (what does the research say?) 15:44 50+ years of research says this... 16:17 Be one team (God's money and our money... not your money, my money) 17:20 What are you seeing with people with debt 18:35 What's one conversation about money that couples are not having 19:10 Understanding our spouse's "why" behind financial decisions 20:12 When the "How" feels different 21:07 How our beliefs about money as parents influence our kids 21:33 More is caught than taught 22:14 The relationship with money is much more practical 23:11 More may not make us happy 23:50 Training our kids on money 25:12 How to live off 20% of your income 25:30 Challenging the perspective of "The More I Give, The Less I Have" 25:47 How does generosity impact the financial health of families 26:30 Well Being 26:44 Can you say you feel like you have enough for your family and life 28:15 The correlation between generosity and health 28:45 Where do you start when a couple has different beliefs about money and giving 30:36 Take the small wins and focus on the positives 31:15 Same Page Small Steps vs. Doing it right With One Person On Board 32:01 What does living a remarkable life look like for you 34:35 What we remember from our childhood 35:10 What is the best advice you never got 37:13 What are you doing currently to have more fun 38:10 Being the embarrassing dad (a.k.a. being cringy) 38:55 When dads playing soccer pull hamstrings 39:50 The new scoreboard for dad soccer 40:20 Giving different advice on the sideline 41:02 What is next for you and "Love and Money" 43:15 Be and unbeatable team, and make space to live within our means so we can give and save and live.

    What Girls Need From Their Moms- An Interview With Beth Bruno

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2018 28:15


    Description: In this episode Mandy talks with Beth Bruno about creating rites of passage, what girls need from their moms and how to raise strong confident kids.   Selected Links: Beth’s Instagram Beth’s new book Beth’s Site MOPS   Music by: Phillip E Morris "Sunshine & Blue Skies" soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com   Show Notes: 1:00 Introduction- Going Bald at 32 2:00 Widowed and then divorces with a young daughter 2:18 Dreams and tinctures 3:16 Creating 40,000 jobs 4:10 How can I muster inner fortitude and passion 5:00 Beth Bruno introduced 5:25 How to get a free copy of Beth’s book from Mandy 5:48 Mandy and Beth 6:02 Where did the idea of rite of passage come from for you 7:00 Feeling like we were floundering 7:59 A Voice Becoming 8:15 What did you do over the course of the year for your daughter 8:41 What do Rites of Passages look like 9:15 Bodies, boys and besties 9:25 Go big! 10:15 God’s questions to Hagar 10:59 Where are you going 11:22 Legacy Events 12:02 A test… were you listening 12:28 A blessing 12:38 An epic journey 14:00 Hunting for strong women (biking the Netherlands) 14:30 How did your daughter feel about the journey 15:40 Why Beth’s daughter is going to run for President 16:00 Eyes cast to a bigger vision 16:30 We are raising women, not American women 16:45 The global sisterhood 17:02 Introducing our girls to story (fiction and non) 17:53 Introducing our girls to real women 19:30 Big story living vs. small story lives 20:03 That is a 7th grader’s day 21:12 Perspective matters 22:25 What does it look like to live a remarkable life 22:47 Big transitions 23:30 I know there’s a purpose, even though it may be fuzzy 25:02 What is the best advice you never got 26:09 What are you doing right now to cultivate more fun  

    What To Do When Your Your Business Is Booming But Your Marriage Is Falling Apart- An Interview With Lisa Leonard

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 30:55


    Description: In this episode Mandy talks with Lisa Leonard about building a successful company, what to do when your marriage is falling apart, and how to bravely change up the rules you have for yourself.   Selected Links: Lisa’s Instagram Lisa’s new book Lisa’s company Lisa’s favorite piece right now MOPS Music by: Phillip E Morris "Sunshine & Blue Skies" soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com   Show Notes: 1:15 Introduction- Emotional Labor 2:47 Does this sound familiar 3:30 Freed up to Have More Fun 4:15 Introducing Lisa Leonard 4:59 Lisa Leonard 5:10 The Red Cereal Bowl 6:10 When growing up means you stop wanting things 6:30 About Lisa’s company 6:50 How it all started 8:21 Blowing up the business 8:55 When business takes a toll on your soul 9:15 We have a problem 9:35 When you don’t want to wear your own jewelry 10:00 I couldn’t continue 10:58 What did you learn from leaving 11:57 If I could have anything I wanted and needed what would that be 12:50 How do you simplify dinner 13:48 What would you tell the person who is trying to do it all and is about to lose it at any moment 14:18 Make space for quiet (even if just 10 minutes) 15:15 The scary stuff that emerges 15:45 What did you do to recalibrate in your marriage 16:15 Working through the hard stuff 17:10 Avoiding conflict for so long… I was terrified 18:28 Raising kids with special needs 19:30 Adoring our kids exactly as they are 20:40 What message would you give to other moms raising kids with special needs 21:21 I feel like I’m asking for the moon and people are rising to help 22:28 Don’t underestimate the power your kids have 22:41 The Brave Love Manifesto 23:38 Taking the bigger half of cake (I also deserve good things) 24:08 Say what I really think even if my knees shake and my voice cracks 25:00 What does living a remarkable life look like to you 25:45 What is the best advice you never got 27:44 What are you doing right now to cultivate more fun 28:17 Taking a nap is fun 29:25 What’s your favorite piece in the Lisa Leonard Designs store right now

    When To Advocate For Your Kids When You Disagree With The Doctors- An Interview With Amanda Cant

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 46:41


    Description: In this episode Mandy talks with Amanda Cant about what to say to someone who is grieving, how to become an advocate for your children and why telling your story helps others to own theirs.   Selected Links: Amanda’s Facebook Page MOPS Music by: Phillip E Morris "Sunshine & Blue Skies" soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com   Show Notes: 1:00 Introduction- Raking leaves and the “not yet” season 2:53 A blessing for you… the in-between time 4:17 Introduction of Amanda Cant 5:00 Two heartbeats on the ultrasound 7:30 Fighting even in the womb 8:25 I need to get the doctor 9:20 When a heartbeat stops 10:02 Should I terminate this pregnancy 11:23 We need to fight for our daughter 12:15 The swing of emotions 13:02 Tears of exhaustion, sadness and defeat 14:28 It was like my body didn’t know what to do 14:54 I feel like I forgot something 16:23 Why is there so much shame in loss 17:58 I feel like I’m the only one 19:35 Creating a child is a complete miracle 19:56 How can we come alongside anyone going through a season of hurting 21:48 Be present 22:15 When friends disconnect during tough times 23:37 I applaud the people who say weird things 24:30 How to use your voice and trust your gut to fight for your child 26:30 I’m not going to stop yelling until someone gets in here 28:50 One of the scariest moments of my life 29:20 Igniting positive change through tough circumstances 30:59 When your child’s hospital room looks like a Grey’s Anatomy episode 32:01 What to do when you disagree with the doctors 33:24 When your doctor tells you that you are a bad mom 37:56 Challenging doctors to question things 38:20 Can we find the source of SIDS 38:50 What would you say to other parents who feel like shrinking back from the medical community 40:05 You have all the tools you need 41:28 What’s the best advice you never got 43:40 What are you doing right now to cultivate more fun 46:20 Thank you for tuning in

    Hannah Brencher- Making Big Life Decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2018 33:19


    Description: In this episode Mandy talks with Hannah Brencher about writing letters to strangers building things out of love instead of fear and how to make friends in a new city.   Selected Links:   Hanna’s Website Hannah’s Instagram More Love Letters Hannah’s latest book “Come Matter Here: Your Invitation to Be Here in a Getting There World”   MOPS   Music by: Phillip E Morris "Sunshine & Blue Skies" soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com   Show Notes: 1:00 Introduction- Making big decisions by coin flips 2:15 The “happiness” result of 20,000 coin flips 3:02 The coin toss gives us clarity 3:40 How to make a decision based on a coin flip 3:55 Just say “Yes!” 4:05 Introduction of Hannah Brencher 5:00 Moving to New York City and overcoming depression 5:25 Writing letters to strangers 6:19 If you need a love letter, just ask. How it all got started 7:22 You are not the only one facing this 7:55 Did you write all the letters? 8:04 How long did it take you to write all the letters 8:45 What story stands out to you of all the letters you’ve written 10:02 The Big move 10:28 How to make friends in a new city 12:05 Happy hour instead of a speaker fee 12:45 Ikea bringing people together 13:10 The chase for the next best thing 14:01 Don’t miss what’s happening in this moment 14:41 How to be present during a busy day 15:02 Building things out of fear instead of love 16:21 I didn’t have to let fear drive the car to Atlanta 16:56 Dismantling flakiness 17:50 Showing up when you’d rather not 19:05 The Fight Song Journal 20:47 Being Where Your Feet Are and Experiencing Belonging 21:50 Belonging comes with honesty 22:48 Initiating versus waiting for others to initiate 23:40 Sometimes we have to be the invitation 24:00 Come Matter Here 25:10 Waiting on a text saying, “Come matter here” 26:03 Letting people know that they matter 26:15 A simple prayer… “God show up” 27:08 God doesn’t leave me 27:20 What does “show up” mean 27:57 What are you doing to have more fun in your life right now 29:49 What is the best advice you never got 30:49 Just because you can multi-task, doesn’t mean you should 31:15 Get the 1st Chapter of Mandy’s new book for FREE   Quotes: “The moment the penny is up in the air, you suddenly know what you’re hoping” Piet Hein If you need a love letter… just ask Be where your feet are It doesn’t matter what you fill it with… it usually doesn’t fill When we spread ourselves too thin we are doing a disservice to people Belonging is like the manual at IKEA You have to be willing to put yourself out there The things that are hard transform us the most Sometimes you have to BE the invitation Most of the prayers that we need to say are simple and they don’t need to be muddied up with a ton of beautiful, eloquent words. I’m slowly learning as I get older that multi tasking, while it’s possible, isn’t actually something that’s most effective.

    Jessica Honegger- Keeping The Long View In Spite Of Short-term Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 29:32


    Description: In this episode Mandy talks with Jessica Honegger about how a pawn shop and adoption led her to start the most successful fair-trade jewelry company in the world. Also, why it’s important to value long-term efforts over short-term results.   Selected Links: Jessica’s Website Jessica’s Instagram Noonday Collection Jessica’s latest book MOPS   Music by: Phillip E Morris "Sunshine & Blue Skies" soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com   Show Notes: 1:12 Introduction- Rest, Work and Play 2:01 Women prioritizing work over rest and play 2:30 Why are men and boys the way they are 3:53 Introducing Jessica Honegger 4:33 Starting the largest fair trade jewelry company in the world 4:57 How to keep moving forward in spite of your fears 5:08 The misconception of courage 5:38 Is courage accessible to all of us? 6:30 The only way around our fears is through them 7:35 The “What if“ fears that come up 8:25 Vulnerability is being able to take a risk without being tied to the outcome 8:55 I’d rather die trying than not try at all 9:20 Why is it so tempting to “bubble wrap” our lives 10:15 I can do the best job I can as a mom and my kids can still end up in jail someday 10:45 The freedom of realizing I’m not in control 11:30 My very first trunk show… how it all started 12:20 Sometimes our desperation leads to our most courageous acts 13:00 When we are convinced that no one will show up 13:40 We really do want to show up for each other 14:26 Walking compassionately 14:45 Ambassador community of Noonday Collection 15:04 Courage is contagious 15:30 Confirming the bias we want 16:37 It’s a journey 16:57 The LIE of insta-success 17:40 You can’t google your life’s purpose 18:30 How all the “random crazy things” connect 19:30 Intrinsic and extrinsic motivational forces 20:24 What you are doing matters and has purpose 20:36 What tips do you have for women entrepreneurs 21:00 Believe in what you are doing and it’s got to be connected to your purpose 21:39 You have to take the long view over the short term pain 22:44 There’s a waiting that is expectant… you’ve just to keep at it 23:48 Thoughts for someone who’s got big dreams but feels stuck 24:38 There’s just nothing that’s going to give you proof that there will be success… you just have to move 24:50 Test the market and have the conversations 25:25 What to do if you are interested in becoming a Noonday Ambassador 26:49 What’s the best advice you never got 27:12 What are you doing in your life right now to cultivate more fun   Quotes: Fear can be in the car, but it can’t be in the driver’s seat Sometimes our desperation leads to our most courageous acts Courage is contagious Insta-success is a LIE There’s a waiting that is expectant Popsicles are a viable meal for lunch

    How To Be A Cozy Minimalist- An Interview with Myquillyn Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2018 25:10


    Description: In this episode Mandy talk with Myquillyn Smith about creating a cozy home that works and partners with you and everyone in it, they also discuss naked feet and why Myquillyn hates seeing toes, and how to decorate a place you rent.   Selected Links: Myquillyn’s Instagram The Nester Website Pre-order the Cozy Minimalist Home Make sure to click “Watch Video” to see the amazing home and be sure to order the book soon to get some awesome pre-order bundles (only on Oct 23rd). MOPS Music by: Phillip E Morris "Sunshine & Blue Skies" soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com   Show Notes: 1:08 Introduction- How Green Eggs and Ham came about 2:22 We spend HOW??? much time looking for missing items 2:35 Myquellyn Smith intro 3:07 The new book 4:04 What does it look like to practice Cozy Minimalism 6:18 The shift of making a home look better to serving better 7:09 Why we don’t use our home the way we really want to 8:20 Buying more stuff isn’t the only solution 8:38 How to find the perfect sofa 10:36 Should I get a recliner sofa or a sofa with a name (like a Camelback, Birch Arm or Chesterfield) 12:30 If your rug is Oprah your drapes are Gail 14:23 Best tips on decorating a home you rent 15:29 What is the percentage of 2 out of 12 months? 16:27 Should I change the light fixtures on a rental home 17:53 We need to talk… why don’t you like feet? 18:40 No naked toes… they need to be censored 19:38 What is the best advice you never got 21:20 Myquillyn flips the script and asks Mandy what is her best advice she never got 22:01 What are you doing to cultivate more fun in life right now 24:18 A special guest closes the podcast today

    Ben Higgins- How To Leave A Mark On This World While Pursuing What You Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 39:19


    Description: In this episode Mandy talks with Ben Higgins from Season 20 of the Bachelor about his favorite moment from behind the scenes, they also discuss airplane etiquette, why he wears a retainer every night, along with Ben’s favorite practice for decompressing after a crazy day and his new adventure leading Generous Coffee.   Selected Links: Ben’s Instagram Ben’s Podcast Almost Famous Ben’s other podcast Lady Bosses (and Ben) Generous Coffee MOPS http://www.mops.org/   Music by: Phillip E Morris "Sunshine & Blue Skies" soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com   Show Notes: 1:04 Introduction- An irresistible application to NYU 3:40 What makes this essay so unexpected is that it disrupted the system 4:08 Sometimes life requires disrupting the system 4:22 Ben Higgins introduction 5:00 Don’t miss Mandy and Ben’s Carpool Karaoke at www.mandyarioto.com 5:31 What was the most memorable moment on the Bachelor 6:45 What does pig poop have to do with getting sick 7:30 Seeing the human side of your future spouse 7:57 Wearing retainers every night 9:01 Tips for dealing with negative feedback 11:14 I don’t know if I’m doing all of this correctly 12:30 Generous Coffee- How’d it get started and how did you get involved 14:59 Humanity Hope United 17:00 If you drink coffee, why not make it life changing 17:57 Following Jesus is holy and deep, but also fun and takes us places we would never expect 18:15 What is Jesus showing you now 19:18 When God won’t allow us to leave Him 20:00 What to do when people take their shoes off in an airplane 22:30 How to enter and exit a plane properly 24:30 What to do when you don’t want to talk on a plane 25:44 Rapid Fire 25:45 Favorite thing that happened to you this past week 27:16 Last time you cried 28:50 Favorite Room in your house 32:45 Jesus, my pipe and bourbon 34:08 Did you get an offer to be on the Bachelor this next season? 35:22 What is the last thing you cooked 35:49 What’s one thing career wise that you haven’t had a chance to do yet 36:55 What is the best advice you never got

    How to be a hero, even when you feel like a fraud- an interview with Justin Zoradi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2018 38:46


    Description: In this episode Mandy talks with Justin Zoradi about doing work that matters, how to be a hero and what to do when you feel like a fraud.   Selected Links: Justin’s website Justin’s Instagram Justin’s latest book Giving Fuel These Numbers Have Faces   MOPS   Music by: Phillip E Morris "Sunshine & Blue Skies" soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com   Show Notes: 1:00 Introduction 4:34 Mandy and Justin interview 5:04 What made being ordinary so powerful (the story of Le Chambon) 7:30 What do all the heroes have in common 8:40 You don’t need to “be someone” to be important 9:24 Lord, I’ll go wherever you need me 10:30 How to accomplish amazing things 11:20 The moment of obligation to do something remarkable 13:23 When our life looks different from others 14:04 A park bench conversation with God 14:50 These numbers have faces- favorite story 18:09 Tips for people experiencing their moment of obligation 20:55 When the comparison game kicks in 21:10 They have their story and I have mine 22:10 When well meaning people make it worse for us 23:12 What to do when I feel like a fraud 24:30 The story of Andrew Garfield 26:45 If you don’t do it… you will die 27:50 It’s okay to leave work unfinished 30:15 You don’t have to do everything… some things are meant to be incomplete 31:24 Parenting by letting go 32:40 What is the best advice you never got 34:45 No-one is really paying attention, so fail hard and big 35:06 What are you doing right now to cultivate more fun        

    Body image and your kids- an interview with Hillary McBride

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2018 28:52


    In this episode Mandy talks with Hillary McBride about what it means to be a powerful woman, the complexities of shame, and how our body image can impact our kids.   Selected Links: Hillary’s website  Hillary’s Instagram Hillary’s latest book MOPS  Music by: Phillip E Morris "Sunshine & Blue Skies" soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com   Show Notes: 0:55 Introduction 3:59 Hillary and Mandy 4:45 How do we learn to love our body in this present moment 7:00 How does body image impact our kids 9:43 Two strongest influences on kids for body image (besides parents) 10:24 Difference between mothers and daughters vs. mothers and sons 12:08 Dad’s influence on body image 12:55 What does it mean to be a powerful woman 14:15 What creates power 16:00 Different kinds of power 17:12 The dance between my identity as a woman and as a mom 20:00 Make room for all of your identities 21:15 Working with people who’ve had spiritual trauma 22:30 How to deal with trauma stemming from a faith system 24:58 How to help people who are going through abuse or trauma 25:30 Complex trauma 26:23 What is the best advice you never got

    How to live your passion- An interview with Danielle Strickland

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2018 33:51


    Description: In this episode Mandy talks with Danielle Strickland about being curious, going faster when you have a dream and why surrender is essential to freedom.   Selected Links: Danielle’s website Danielle’s newest book “The Zombie Gospel: The Walking Dead and What It Means to be Human” Danielle’s Instagram Danielle’s other books Infinitum Brave Global Amplify Peace Women Speakers Collective   MOPS   Music by: Phillip E Morris "Sunshine & Blue Skies" soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com   Show Notes: 0:58 Introduction 1:35 Lipstick is Warpaint 4:28 The 1967 Boston Marathon 7:03 Something to prove to the world 8:10 Introduction of Danielle Strickland 8:40 Our brains aren’t full 9:56 I feel like a snake- I keep growing out of my skin 10:44 The invitation to Nicodemus is the same to us 12:23 How curiosity enlarged my journey 13:30 From fear to engagement 14:50 Fear based ignorance 15:45 The Forrest Gump anointing 17:15 The problem with planning too far ahead 18:18 Go Faster… less thinking, more doing 19:00 Knowing about God and Knowing God aren’t the same 21:27 Freedom and Surrender are Soul Sisters 22:04 Freedom begins here… 23:08 The desire of our heart 24:40 Going to the desert is a good thing 25:37 Being forced to surrender 26:30 I couldn’t have done it from a place of strength 27:27 The Brave Initiative (fighting human trafficking) 28:40 Where were you when I was 11? 30:14 We have another idea for your life 31:08 Where do people go to plug in to Brave? 31:17 What is the best advice you never got

    Connect With Your Kids- An Interview With Kirk Cameron

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 37:44


    Description: In this episode Mandy talks with Kirk Cameron about kids and cell phones, how his family sets healthy boundaries with technology and Kirk tells a ridiculously cute story about how he met his wife.   Selected Links: Kirk’s website  Connect Movie Kirk’s Instagram Mandy's New Book- Have More Fun! MOPS  Music by: Phillip E Morris "Sunshine & Blue Skies" soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com   Show Notes: 0:58 Introduction 3:05 3 Quick Ways To Start Boosting Your Self Control 4:21 Why you should freeze your credit card in your freezer 5:36 Mandy introduces Kirk Cameron 6:45 Why Kirk’s wife buys their kids gift on mother’s day 8:03 That time we bought all our kids cell phones for mother’s day 9:05 When things started to turn with technology 9:40 How we struggle to manage our kids tech usage 10:38 What are the biggest concerns around tech and kids 12:01 The 5 Lies That Tech Culture is Teaching Our Kids 13:45 What do kids really need 14:44 Tips for parents who see kids becoming discontent 15:15 The Real World vs. The Virtual World 16:42 Our kids are getting bombarded 16:58 Creating a healthy world for our kids to live in 17:36 Put your own phone down and be with your kids 18:20 Model by regulating ourselves 18:42 How breaking my phone worked out for me 19:42 No Phone Zones 20:20 How to get rid of the “impulse use” of tech 21:21 Maximize and emphasis the relationship with your child 21:41 The Danger of Not having a relationship with your child 22:15 Why “Connect” is so good 23:08 When I as a mom am a little extreme in my response to tech 23:50 Practical tips to help us with tech 25:25 Helpful tools are not a replacement for good parenting, but it can help 25:47 Start with zero privileges and increase as it’s earned 28:48 When a freedom becomes bad for a kid it’s time to step in 29:09 Where can I go to watch Connect 30:08 Should I watch the movie with my kids 31:25 Let’s talk about Growing Pains 31:52 Favorite moments from Growing Pains 32:30 The first time I kissed my wife on the show 34:03 The beauty of Anbesol 35:35 As parents we need to stick together because we are pioneer parents 36:58 Mandy’s new book… an announcement

    How to tear up the rule book and create a life you love- an interview with Erin Loechner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2018 37:28


    Description: In this episode Mandy talks with Erin Loechner about why getting up early is awesome, tips for having a healthy relationship with social media and how to change the rules when they aren’t working for you.   Selected Links: Erin’s Website Erin’s Book - Chasing Slow Erin’s Instagram  MOPS    Music by: Phillip E Morris "Sunshine & Blue Skies" soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com   Show Notes: 0:57 Introduction 4:58 Interview with Erin Loechner 6:14 How to rip up the rule book and do something different 7:30 Life is short, short, short… 8:15 Even the smallest change is going to do something 9:15 Thinking about living is not the same as actually living 11:05 Being one click away 12:05 The real Erin… come on over, you never know what you’ll get 13:08 We live very different lives, but the same life 14:04 The Good List on Instagram 15:29 Am I giving off a false sense of reality 17:30 Valuing the unimportant 18:24 I am passionate about tearing up the rules 19:20 Why I go to bed at 6:00pm and wake up at 2:00am 20:15 How to get out of making dinner and doing the dishes 20:44 How I can do it all by tearing up the rulebook 21:04 Self imposed rules that can be broken 21:19 Tricks to waking up early 22:13 Creative Geniuses 23:15 Surrendering in motherhood and working 25:04 How does being a mom look so easy from the outside 25:40 The time I left the room and my baby stopped crying immediately 27:16 Trying to control it made it worse 27:40 Honoring life’s weight but holding it loosely 28:21 I’m working to take myself out of the center of the story 29:01 Is this bringing vitality to my life? 31:13 What is the best advice you never got 33:46 How are you cultivating more fun in your life right now

    How to be a working mom- a new look with Shannon Miles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2018 29:03


    Description: In this episode Mandy talks with Shannon Miles about multi-tasking, the time she met Richard Branson, and how to be a working mom in a new way. Listen in if you want to get back into the workforce, want to work for yourself or long for more flexibility in your job.   Selected Links: Shannon’s Instagram Shannon’s website Shannon’s book   Music by: Phillip E Morris "Sunshine & Blue Skies" soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com   Show Notes: 0:53 Introduction 3:08 That time you met Richard Branson 5:33 If your dreams don’t scare you they aren’t big enough 7:28 I feel exhausted and also feel like I’m not doing enough 8:19 Why is it so hard to ask for help as women 10:06 What is a Third Option 13:43 Tell us how you started your company and won the “The Best Company Culture” award from Entrepreneur Magazine 15:55 Pursuing full-time work from home 16:48 The challenges of being a working mom 17:36 Staying Present 18:44 Not overbooking (plan to be present) 19:22 Tell us about your book and how it looks different for different women 20:52 Just decide 21:10 Do something about it 22:07 What is success to you- You can have it all 23:46 Where can people get more info about Belay and 3rd Option 24:38 What is the best advice you never got 26:20 How do you cultivate more fun in your life    

    Rachel Hollis on how to have great sex and an intentional life (but mostly sex)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2018 39:56


    Description: In this episode Mandy talks with Rachel Hollis about her tips for having great sex, why we need to stop breaking promises to ourselves and how to live a life we actually enjoy. Listen to this if you need some motivation or just a little advice on being the best version of you.   Selected Links: Rachel’s Instagram Rachel’s website Rachel’s book: Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be MOPS   Music by: Phillip E Morris "Sunshine & Blue Skies" soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com   Show Notes: 0:53 Introduction 3:30 Mandy and Rachel’s interview 3:49 When have you had to change things that weren’t working for you 4:35 Why do we forget that we can change things 5:58 What is your best advice for defeating the lies we tell ourselves 6:42 You are doing fine- there is no expiration date on who you are supposed to be 7:07 Why are we obsessed with TIME 7:50 I would have given up 8:15 Shaving your toes and the lie that I’m better than you 9:55 What happens when we judge others who do things differently 10:23 The lie that I’m bad at sex and how do we change that narrative 11:14 How does a preacher’s daughter learn about sex 12:25 Taking a hard look at what was going on in my sex life- why was I making it uncomfortable for both of us 13:15 What can I do to have fun in my sex life 13:40 The other side of discomfort 14:24 If sex was incredible, I’d want it as much as he does 15:12 If someone’s sex life sucks right now, what do they do 15:53 How to have an honest conversation about sex 16:51 Sex is mental for women 17:56 Keep adding to the arsenal of tools to have better sex 18:18 Sexy September- the more intimate we were, the more we wanted it 19:13 If you had an orgasm every time during sex, you’d want it all the time 20:15 Nothing would make your husband happier than this 21:10 Never breaking a promise to yourself 22:22 Why can I keep commitments to others but not to myself 23:30 We have to be careful about what we commit to do 24:41 Only say yes when you feel “Hell YES!” 25:18 There just aren’t enough resources to say yes to everything 25:50 Why I don’t volunteer at my kids school 27:27 Be clear on the things that matter to YOUR family 27:45 How to have dreams as a parent 28:50 You were a woman before you became a mom 29:43 Let go of the guilt. It’s not serving you or your babies 30:11 We teach our kids by our example 30:33 Figure out what makes you happy and do those things 31:44 How to avoid getting burned to the bottom of your barrel 32:10 Self care is what YOU believe to be of value 32:47 There is nothing in your calendar that you didn’t put there 33:08 What is the best advice you never go 34:08 Never judge your worth on someone else’s opinion 34:42 How to teach your kids that other’s opinion doesn’t matter 36:32 What are you doing right now in your life to cultivate more fun    

    JJ and Dave Heller- Life as an artist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2018 47:29


    Description: In this episode Mandy talks with JJ and Dave Heller about how to balance work and being a mom, getting comfortable being different and how to work with a spouse. You will love JJ and Dave's lighthearted and fun nature as you listen in on a conversation about life on the road and what to do when things don't go as planned. Selected Links: Stories on JJ’s site JJ's Instagram JJ's YouTube Page So You Think You Can Dance Video What love really means Upcoming Shows MOPS Music by: Phillip E Morris "Sunshine & Blue Skies" soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com Special Note: JJ will be releasing I Dream of You - Vol II later this year. Here is her kickstarter program that you won't want to miss. Click Here Album will release in November. Show Notes: 0:53 Introduction 2:35 For Domestic Days (a liturgy for you) 4:13 JJ and Dave Heller introduction 4:53 Non-stick cookware 7:01 An unexpected response 7:53 How to give the best gift to your spouse 9:11 Making music together 9:40 How’d you guys meet 10:22 How do you pronounce djembe 11:20 So You Think You Can Dance 12:23 How a song literally saved a life 13:05 How does God want to use me 13:40 How Bob Goff redefined success for us 14:25 Who needs hope and peace 16:16 How have you found your place in music 16:48 Fitting in vs Belonging 17:55 Why our music isn’t on the radio 18:50 How to make sense of tragedy 19:50 I Dream of You- how it’s changed the world 21:48 What if we just take a break 22:40 When your music accidentally puts kids to sleep 24:08 When things don’t go as you planned 25:47 Boring music doesn’t play well in a concert 26:30 Why we donate music to foster families 26:55 When and how things shifted 27:40 I Dream of You- 2 (a new album) 29:45 How to deal with creative differences 31:00 JJ the Incredible Hulk song writer 32:00 How to deliver criticism 34:00 The funny thing about lullabies 35:57 Fact check for Mother Theresa 36:24 How sexy is it to be on the road 37:35 Dealing with loneliness on the road 39:15 3 Days of travel for less than 45 minutes on the stage 40:20 It’s a miracle that I get to do this 41:31 What’s the best advice you never got 42:50 A quote from Cool Runnings

    Jennifer Fulwiler- How do you do it all as a mom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 35:51


    In this episode Mandy talks with Jennifer Fulwiler about doing it all, defining success, and how to pursue your passion while raising a family. Listen in if you feel guilty about working, or needing help, or if you feel like you are overanalyzing all your decisions and want more freedom to really live. Selected Links: http://jenniferfulwiler.com/ Jennifer's new book www.mops.org Music by: Phillip E Morris "Sunshine & Blue Skies" soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com Show Notes: 1:05 Introduction (some notes on Theodore Roosevelt) 5:59 Mandy and Jennifer Fulwiler 6:15 How to navigate it all 8:22 When the life you need is not the one you’d choose 9:50 Overfed and Undernourished 10:53 How was life as parents different for our grandparents (decision fatigue) 13:02 The benefit of getting up before your kids 15:30 Asking for help when you need it (find what works for this season for YOU) 17:00 How do you ask for what you want 18:58 If it feels like life’s hard, the problem is not you 20:30 Where the title “One Beautiful Dream” comes from 22:04 What matters at the end of our lives 23:03 Being open to unexpected opportunities 27:50 What is the best advice you never got 32:15 How do you cultivate more fun in your life  

    Harris III- Being Weird and Telling Good Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2018 36:14


    In this episode Mandy talks with Harris iii about why being weird is great, how to regain wonder and why telling good stories to our kids is life-changing. Listen to this episode if you feel like you don’t fit in, are tired or worn down, or want to learn how to stop worrying and start living.   Selected Links: https://harrisiii.com/ www.story2018.com www.storygatherings.com www.mops.org Music by: Phillip E Morris "Sunshine & Blue Skies" soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com   Show Notes: :54 Introduction 3:29 Mandy and Harris 4:00 How to make peace with being weird 5:08 Have I gone mad? 6:13 In a sea of same, weird wins 7:12 How to deal with bullies 8:40 Why I call my kids names 10:21 Wonder is a light switch 12:22 How do we turn the wonder switch back on 14:03 How to keep wonder awake 15:20 Being Tricked 16:45 Who is writing the script for your life 17:30 How things are sold with deception 17:45 Which is it: deception, persuasion or leading 18:55 Finding congruency between the stage and real life 21:03 Being loved for who I am, not for what I do 22:30 At 15 I made more money in 1 year than both my parents made in 2 years. 23:15 Why do we care what bullies think 25:25 Meeting our creative work half way 26:43 A story without conflict is not an interesting story 27:30 The role story tellers play in the world- helping people re-imagine what could be 28:35 MLK was a master story teller 29:30 Story tellers have super powers 30:10 Everyone is a story teller 31:17 What is the best advice you never got 32:28 Being childish vs being child-like 33:12 We use our imagination as adults, often it shows up as worry 34:08 How do you cultivate more fun in your life 35:00 Food fight night

    How to deal with criticism and get what you want- an interview with Amanda Inchaustegui

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2018 47:00


    In this episode Mandy talks with Amanda Inchaustegui about dealing with criticism, how to be empowered in your everyday life, and the one thing healthy people do. Listen to this episode if you want tricks for living your best life, are desperate for more joy and are ready to get curious about what is holding you back. Selected Links: If you would like to experience the life improving affect of working with a coach Amanda is offering an introductory coaching vision session with one of the Novus Global coaches. Just send her an email at amanda@novus.global and she will connect you with one of their amazing coaches. Amanda's site MOPS Show Notes:   :43 Introduction 1:42 Be occasionally remarkable 3:00 Do a few things well 3:28 Introducing Amanda 4:14 Where do we start to get what we want 4:44 Why complaints are important 7:40 What are you tolerating 11:15 Holding space for people to give an account 13:30 How to step into empowered space 14:30 Dealing with loss of pregnancy 18:31 Recognizing Rackets 18:40 Look good, feel good, be right and in control 20:50 How to deal with people who irritate you 22:25 How to self evaluate when you are running a racket 22:30 What are the behaviors and beliefs that reinforce our complaints 27:10 Taking on responsibility I shouldn’t 29:45 Committing to calm (how powerful are our brains) 32:21 What is the superhero trick we all have 33:01 How to deal with feedback 34:48 Perception is everything 35:40 Getting feedback from our kids 38:09 Coaching tips from a pro 39:30 Get curious about vision before “going there” 41:15 Being detached from the noticing 41:40 Dealing with hard feedback 45:06 What is the best advice you never got

    An Interview with Candace Cameron Bure- Kind is the New Classy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2018 21:53


    On this episode Mandy talks with Candace Cameron Bure about her latest book, “Kind Is the New Classy”. Listen to this episode if you need some practical tips on handling your crazy life and dealing with close friends who differ from you. Selected Links: Candace's website Kind Is the New Classy- The Power of Living Graciously MOPS Music by: Phillip E Morris "Sunshine & Blue Skies" soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com   Show Notes: :56 Mandy’s Introduction 3:43 Mandy and Candace 3:55 How Whoopi Goldberg helped on a hard day 5:45 Mamma Bear hugs have power 6:45 Going back to work with purpose 7:50 How do you maintain your energy with a crazy schedule 8:42 Practical advice for doing it all 10:00 Learning to say “no” 11:11 How to deal with friends who are different from you 13:18 Getting closure and being at peace 14:50 You can still be kind even though you don’t agree with people 15:30 What parenting lesson from Full House or Fuller House do you use in real life 16:10 What’s it like to kiss other men who aren’t your husband 18:20 How do you create fun in your life 19:30 How do you stay present in the moment while doing so much 21:03 What is most critical to making it all work as a mother

    How to be Inspired, Live Intentionally and Breakup with Your T.V.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2018 24:41


    Francie and her husband decided to try an experiment. How would their home life change if they got rid of their T.V.? Francie shares the details of what a life minus Game of Thrones looks like. Listen to this if your home feels chaotic, you are tired of yelling at your kids and want to have more fun with them, you feel distracted all the time, or you feel like you have no margin to do the things you love. Selected Links: Francie's website  MOPS   Show Notes: 1:03 Mandy’s Introduction 4:20 Are you breathing just a little 4:40 Introduction of Francie Winslow 5:20 Mandy and Francie start talking about getting rid of the TV 6:55 Earthquakes in D.C. 7:45 What to do about family members who "need" TV 8:58 What are the biggest differences you've seen from getting rid of the TV 10:35 Do your kids get along better without TV 11:30 Are movies bad for your kids 13:00 Was your husband on board for this? 13:55 What about phones and other tech in your house 15:45 What are the motives for my use of technology 16:45 Taking a week off from reading anything 17:20 How to respond to people who say kids need technology early to adapt to it 18:45 Why does Francie’s husband ask permission to use his phone 20:10 What’s the best advice you never got 21:25 Rhythms of rest 22:46 3 Practical tips for recalibrating tech in the house

    How to be a peacemaker in times of division

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2018 40:49


    Listen to this episode if you are in need of some creative ways to bring peace to the world around you. Mandy talks with Osheta Moore about having adventures, being a peace maker and raising world citizens. Osheta's infectious  laugh and practical tips will inspire you to be a peacemaker in your everyday life. Selected Links: "Shalom Sistas: Living Wholeheartedly in a Brokenhearted World" "The Very Good Gospel' by Lisa Sharon Harper The Meeting House Kids Curriculum "When God Made You" by Matthew Paul Turner  MOPS Show Notes: 1:01 Introduction 4:03 Introducing Osheta Moore 7:53 Hold my purse, hold my earrings 9:35 Shalom sistas 12:45 Flourishing where I am 13:40 How to handle being called the “n” word at school 15:50 How to teach your kids to be compassionate in a world that is scary and aggressive 18:15 Amazing trick to tell better stories 19:38 How to call out the beauty in other people 21:15 Why does this only work in the car 21:55 Osheta has an a’ha moment 22:45 People are more important that theological and political positions 24:01 How to create shared experiences one-on-one 26:50 Encouraging others 27:50 Using peoples' names for good 28:20 How to raise world citizens 31:55 What is the best advise you never got 34:40 Resources for moms, ministry leaders, and kiddos 36:30 all about Shalom Sistas 37:25 Do you have any peacemaking failures 39:45 Crockpot and netflix  

    How to find and be a best friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2018 52:38


    In this episode Mandy and her brother Charley talk with their mom Cindy, and Cindy’s best friend Jodi about how to find a best friend, be a good friend and develop framily. Listen to this if you are longing for deep friendship, want practical ideas on how to create meaningful moments, or want to hear personal and hilarious stories about life-long friendship. Just in case you were wondering, this is Mandy’s favorite episode ever. Selected Links: Charley's Instagram: A Dude's Life Charley's CrossFit Gym: Fallbrook CrossFit MOPS Music by: Philip E Morris - "Sunshine Blue Skies" soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com Show Notes: 1:20 Introduction 5:30 True Friends 8:24 It takes a lot of work to be/have a friend 10:15 The constant in long-time friends 13:11 Framily- how do you have friendships that feel more like family than friends? 15:12 Social media and friendship 15:39 We get interrupted 18:45 Just make it so 20:30 Be sincere 21:40 The importance of respect in relationships 23:55 Staying connected to your siblings (Charley gives Mandy a hard time) 24:54 Assigned seating and roles 26:55 Who says lavatory anymore 28:20 Stories from when Cindy and Jodi first met (How it all started) 29:05 What do you do when your close friend is dying 32:30 Both are giving 80% and taking 20% 34:25 Best advice I never got- from Cindy 36:14 3 practical tips to have better/closer friends in your life 39:13 Give yourself permission to be a friend 42:08 Who is your best friend? 43:50 Don’t take it too seriously 45:30 Legacy of Love 45:40 What have we learned 48:40 Take people on a tour of your messy house

    Krista Gilbert- How to have more fun at home

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2018 44:59


    Listen to this if you want an excuse to practice hygge, are interested in how to have a home people want to be at, or want practical tips for communicating with your kids. In this episode Krista Gilbert shares her ideas on reclaiming home, traditions and childhood along with offering ideas on the neuroscience of soul care and the importance of knowing the two things that help kids thrive. Selected Links: Krista’s New Book- Reclaiming Home: The Family's Guide for Life, Love and Legacy Krista’s website Meaning in a Minute Facebook Page World Happiness Report JH Ranch Camp Spalding MOPS   Show Notes: 1:20    Introduction 1:45    Annual World Happiness Report 3:46    The Practice of Hygge and Danish Culture 5:40    Introducing Krista Gilbert 6:45    Where did the book come from 9:25    Show me how to do this thing called family 11:39 Home is the safest place in the world 12:05 How to create the sense of home when you don’t know where to start 12:50  How to make people feel accepted 14:38  The art of being fully engaged 14:53  Communication- bridging the gap 16:06  It’s not the words, it’s how you say them 16:33  Why is knowing our family history so important? 18:55  The stability of belonging 19:30  The two most important things that help kids thrive 20:30  Homemade gifts 22:45  Letting go of perfection 23:20  Meaning in a minute- something is better than nothing 26:10  How do you create a sense of contentment? 28:00  Neuroscience and soul care 31:00  Finding my spaces to get out 33:24  What is the best advice you never got? 34:40  Is that your tattoo 35:00  3 practical tips for reclaiming home 42:15  The importance of self-evaluation 43:15 I forgot I’m the parent   *** Special note *** The newest World Happiness Report was published on March 14, 2018. Here is the link- By the way, Denmark is still in the top three, beat out by Finland and Norway. The US dropped 4 spots to number 18. World Happiness Day is March 20th.    

    How to Feel More Powerful, Heal Trauma So We Don’t Pass It Along to our Kids and Why it is Ok to Be Rude.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2018 61:31


    Listen to this if you want to feel more powerful, are dealing with trauma from your past, or want to raise confident girls. In this episode Lori Lara shares about the #metoo movement, sexual assault and how women can take back their power. Through her first hand experiences of healing from sexual assault and preventing trafficking in her hometown, along with her work teaching young girls to use their intuition to avoid dangerous situations, Lori provides practical ideas and helpful tools for every women and every person who is raising girls.   Selected Links: Lori's webpage: www.lorilara.com  Get in touch with Lori - lori@lorilara.com Music- “You’re the Best” by Johan Lilja (https://theartistunion.com/tracks/7742aa)  MOPS  Recommended Books:  Gift of Fear- by Gavin De Becker Protect the Gift- Gavin De Becker Abba’s Child- Brennan Manning The Road Less Traveled- Scott Peck   Show Notes: 1:00 Disclaimer 1:15 Introduction 3:00 Lori Lara introduction 4:05 State of our culture, Harvey Weinstein and the #MeToo movement 7:20 Getting triggered- Why is this bothering me 15 years later 11:15 Practical tips to not transfer past experience to our kids 13:15 Do you have an inner child 15:31 Firsthand experience with attempted sex trafficking abduction 21:25 Firsthand experience with sexual assault 25:40 You are worth protecting 33:15 What are predators looking for in young girls and how to teach your daughter what to say 35:05 When is it okay to be rude (grown men don’t need girls to watch their bikes) 37:05 Paying attention to the feeling inside you 38:33 Permission to be rude 39:05 Intuition, our God-given super power 42:15 The barking watchdog 42:40 Common denominator of families dealing well with this 44:28 What do you do when you make an unsafe choice 45:30 Sharing stories when we messed up 49:00 How do predators approach young girls 51:19 Where do girls get strength to be independent 52:00 What’s the best advice you never got 54:00 What are we teaching our daughters about listening to our intuition 54:55 It’s never too late to heal 55:46 Learning to ask for help 57:30 Make room for good- What could go right 59:40 From trauma to chicken nuggets, the messiness of having a breakdown with small kids    

    Let's hear it for the boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2018 51:44


    Listen to this if you want to understand the men in your life better, if you are a parent and need some tips on how to encourage your sons, or want to understand the cultural climate and how it is impacting manhood on a systemic level.  In this episode, Mandy and her husband Joe, talk with David Thomas about what men wish they could tell women and he shares his best ideas on how to parent boys, deal with pornography and technology, and harness the power of masculinity in all the best ways. Links and Show Notes: David’s books: Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys Are My Kids on Track?: The 12 Emotional, Social and Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach Intentional Parenting: Autopilot Is for Planes Disney’s Circle Software Raising Boys and Girls Blog Technology Tuesday and other tech related blog posts Sample Contracts for phone and devises: From Josh Shipp Device Contract from Common Sense Media Media Contract from Common Sense Media MOPS

    Begin Again- an interview with Leeana Tankersley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2018 43:52


    Listen to this if you want to quiet the toxic voice in your head, feel like you need a fresh start, are desperate for rest , or are intrigued by the idea of making love to yourself (you read that right). In this episode, Mandy talks with Leeana about ideas for treating yourself like a beloved friend, the holiness of repetition, how to be a beginner, and Leeana shares practical ideas for how she practices self-care.   Links and Show Notes: Leeana's Site Begin Again Book 5 minute journal Soul Care House- https://soulcarehouse.com  MOPS  

    How to Fix a Broken Record

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2018 31:43


    Listen to this if you recognize that you have negative messages on repeat in your mind that are taking the fun and energy out of life, if you want to laugh about marriage and love languages, or if you ever feel like you are not enough. In this episode Mandy talks with Amena about the myth of cool, and they both share thoughts about how to stop playing it safe and have more fun. Show Notes and Links: Amena's site (www.amenabrown.com) Amena's books:  How to Fix a Broken Record: Thoughts on Vinyl Records, Awkward Relationships, and Learning to Be Myself Breaking Old Rhythms: Answering the Call of a Creative God Music by Phillip E. Morris- Blue Skies and Sunshine (soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com) MOPS        

    How to Invite People Around A Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2018 33:11


    Listen to this if you want the easiest/ funniest dessert recipe that people will go crazy over, are lonely and longing for deep friendship, if you don’t invite people over because your house has Formica countertops, or want to get to know your neighbors but don’t want to be weird. In this episode Mandy talks to Sarah Harmeyer, founder of Neighbor’s Table about how she has hosted dinner parties in her backyard for over 3000 people and how she is sparking a movement of love simply by sharing meals around a table. Show Notes and Links: Music by: JJ Heller- At My Table Neighbor's Table Snack Pack Butterscotch Pudding Table Tokens MOPS

    Why are my kids always on their phones and what to do about it- an interview with Andy Crouch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2018 43:08


    Listen to this if you sometimes think it would be better not to check your phone so much, are worried about how much time your kids are on screens, or want to be inspired to do deep and meaningful work. In this episode, Mandy talks with Andy Crouch about his unique view on being a tech-wise family. Andy’s refreshing and revolutionary views on how we can navigate technology, will inspire you and leave you feeling more empowered to fully experience life, glowing screens and all. Show notes and links:   Music by: Jorm- Would You Forgive Andy’s books: The Tech-wise Family- Everyday Steps For Putting Technology in Its Proper Place, Culture Making- Recovering Our Creative Calling, Strong and Weak- Embracing a Life of Love, Risk and True Flourishing, Playing God- Redeeming the Gift of Power Remember these old cell phone ads? Apps: Moment App, Checky App, Book: Cal Newton- Deep Work- Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World LeCrae Song- Non-fiction Sunrise Alarm Clock- pick any of them MOPS

    An Interview with Bob and Maria Goff- How to Live a Life of Whimsy, Meaning and Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2018 33:13


    Listen to this if you want some ideas for how to live a life full of meaning, if you want to raise kids who look back on their childhood with wonder, or if you need some inspiration to make a change. In this episode, Bob and Maria Goff share stories about their family and marriage, along with ideas for living a life of whimsy. This is absolutely a conversation that will make you want to be a better human who has more fun, and invites the people around you to as well. Show notes and links: Music by Phillip E. Morris- Blue Skies and Sunshine (soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com) Maria’s book- Love Lives Here- Finding What You Need in a World Telling You What You Want Bob’s book- Love Does- Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in and Ordinary World  The Shared Experience of Absurdity- Ted Talk Geodes for Teachers (best price I've found) The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery  Onsite Workshops- counseling in Nashville MOPS

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