Mixed Blessings with MommyPowers, The Podcast! Biracial Inspiration - Multicultural Living

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Hi, I’m Lynda, aka MommyPowers: biracial Latina, blogging at MixedBlessingsBlog.com. Why “Mixed?” I’m biracial, hubby is Black, and our sons are all of the above! I’m a Texas native, raising my family in California. I cover food, family, travel, and life, from a multicultural perspective. This podca…

Lynda “MommyPowers” Thorn


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    S6 E1 - Trying To Find My Groove/Niche

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 19:20


    I know what I want to do, just not sure how to get there. #podcast #streamer #asmr #youtube

    S5 E4 - I Often Wonder (teen abortion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 7:22


    This is the first in a series entitled, “I Often Wonder”

    S5 E3- No Diddy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 7:40


    My take on the recent arrest of Diddy.

    Women & Hair Loss, the Journey Continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 9:39


    Update to my hair loss journey!

    S5 E1- Let's talk Arthritis, Cortisone Injections, and My Meniscus!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 35:09


    I've been hobbling around for months now, finally received the answers I needed about my bum knee!

    S4 Ep1: Guilt, Grief, and Loss- The Struggle Continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 11:26


    The struggle continues after the loss of my parents. Coming to terms with guilt, grief, and loss.

    S3 Ep4 - I'm Sick & Tired Of Hypocrites!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 25:48


    Are you a hypocrite? I'm sick and tired of hypocrites, and I need to get this off my chest.

    S3 Ep3 - If You Have Elderly Parents, You Must Do This Now!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 24:43


    Don't go another day without taking my advice, and talking to your parents about this topic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S3 Ep2 - Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim CA vs Great Wolf Lodge Manteca CA

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 43:32


    Sharing a few thoughts on Great Wolf Lodge resorts in California. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S3 Ep1 - Why Do Bloggers, Who Only Want Freebies, Get Invited Back To Events?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 20:02


    I'm tired of seeing bloggers at events who are only there for the freebies. Worst yet, they keep getting invited back. WHY? I believe event organizers need to vet bloggers better, and I'm willing to do the job, if they can't! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S2 Ep9 - Foods That May Trigger Depression Symptoms

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 25:45


    I wanted to share this info with you, in hopes it may help you or someone you know. It deals with different foods that can affect your mental health. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S2 Ep8 - Transgender, Non-binary & Intersex … Why Y'all Mad?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 28:58


    I'm fed up, I cannot take it anymore. WHY?! All this transgender, non-binary and intersex . . . It's just too much! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S2 Ep7 - Complicated Grief: My Dad Was A Child Molester

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 39:16


    I've been silent in this space for a bit. Today I tell you why. My first time sharing my truth: My dad was a child molester, and he recently passed away. And yes, it still hurts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S2 Ep6 - Grief and Coping With The Loss Of A Parent

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 12:03


    What is grief? Is what I’m feeling normal? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S2 Ep5: The Most Important Reason To PrePlan Your Funeral

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 7:22


    Do you know the most important reason to preplan YOUR funeral?! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    funeral preplan
    S2 Ep4: Could Your Child Have Meningitis? Signs & Symptoms To Look For

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 9:51


    Do you know what Meningitis looks like? Here are the signs & symptoms you need to know. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S2 Ep3: Stop Using Boring Opening Sentences In Cover Letters!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 7:05


    Wanna get your job application read? Listen to these tips! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S2 Ep2: Am I going to lose money if I buy a preplanned funeral arrangement & move to another state?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 17:28


    What happens if you have prepaid for your funeral in California, but 15 years later you move to Texas? Will you lose that money? #funeral --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2, Episode 1: ASPCA Food Label Definitions & Food Certifications

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 20:03


    In this episode, the ASPCA breaks down food labels & certifications for us. I’m sharing the ASPCA’s Meat, Eggs, and Dairy Label Guide. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 30: Learning About Funeral Pre-planning with Skylawn Memorial Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 15:25


    I’m talking about funeral prearrangements, and trust me, you need this info! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 29: 12 Foods To Limit or Avoid For Type 2 Diabetics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 20:16


    You’ve been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, now what? Here’s 12 foods to limit and/or avoid.,

    Episode 28: Women’s Hair Loss, An Update!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 12:19


    I’m chiming in to update you on my hair loss journey. I’ve been trying a product for a while now... is it working?! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 27: The Super Bowl Halftime Show Controversy, Jennifer Lopez & Shakira

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 20:46


    Why are SO many women bashing Jennifer Lopez & Shakira’s halftime performance? Stripper poles, butt cheeks, and nudity, really?! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 26: Kobe’s Passing : Just Be Quiet

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 10:08


    Now is not the time to dredge up old mess. How dare you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 25: I Matter, Learning To Put Myself First

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 11:30


    Enough is enough. My health (and sanity) have been put on the back burner for far too long. Times up! I gotta take control of MY life, and it starts today. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 24: Facing My Addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2020 33:35


    Facing my addiction and finally doing something about it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 23: Investing In The Stock Market, What You Need To Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 31:04


    This episode is for the ladies, but fellas you can listen in too! Stock Market Investing 101, Mommy Powers style. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 22: Krispy Kremes, Famous Dave’s BBQ and 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 24:26


    2020 New beginnings. It’s time to do what must be done ... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 21: Where’s Black Santa?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 18:13


    Finding Black Santa in California. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 20: Tips For Solo Travelers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 23:51


    I’m discussing solo travel, as it relates to women. Sharing travel tips from AARP. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 19: Justin Timberlake Did What?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 14:32


    Today, I’m quickly discussing the topic of Justin Timberlake being caught holding hands with his co-star, Alisha Wainwright. What do you think about this? Leave me a message! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 18: Diabetes And Hair Loss, What You Need To Know!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 24:41


    My hair loss struggle continues. I’m looking for answers. Could diabetes be to blame? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 17: Is My Diabetes Medication Causing Hair Loss?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 29:16


    What’s causing my accelerated hair loss? Could it be my diabetes medication? I’m determined to get to the root of this problem. (See what I did there?!) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 16: Sleep Apnea & CPAP Machines

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 43:34


    So, I recently discovered I have Sleep Apnea, after completing an overnight sleep study. Now I have to use a CPAP machine at night when I sleep. Do you know what Sleep Apnea is? Ever used a CPAP machine? I’m giving you all the details in today’s episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 15: Do You Know About ASMR?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 30:44


    I was recently introduced to the fascinating world of ASMR. I had no idea this was even a thing. Here’s a quick ASMR tutorial for you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 14: Women’s Hair Loss, yeah it happens.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 29:02


    Women’s hair loss, yeah, it happens. I’m touching on another taboo subject, hair loss in women. I’m sharing my own hair thinning journey, and what I’m doing about it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 13: Alcohol vs. CBD/Cannabis - why is one acceptable but not the other?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 24:41


    This episode has me questioning the stigma associated with CBD & medical cannabis. Why are folks so hypocritical? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 12: When Anxiety Attacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 18:35


    Recently battled anxiety, hear how I’m doing now. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 11: The Medical Diagnosis That’s Going To Change My Life Forever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 35:20


    I received some bad news at the doctor’s office, and I want to share it with you all. Please don’t make the same mistakes I made. Get checked out by your doctor every year! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 10: Self Care, Colonoscopies, & Getting Serious About Our Health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 24:03


    Did you know you’re supposed to have a Colonoscopy when you turn 50? Do you even know what a colonoscopy is? Why do I keep putting it off? I’m smarter than this, and so are you! It’s time to get serious about our health. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 9: 9 Legit Ways To Make Money From Home

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 18:57


    Moms are always asking me if I know of any legit ways for them to make money from home. As a matter of fact, I do! Take a listen and see if any of these will work for you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 8: 5 Things Every Mom Who’s Had A Miscarriage Needs To Hear

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2019 14:40


    Do you know what to say to a Mom who’s suffered a Miscarriage? I’m sharing 5 things every mom who’s lost a baby needs to hear. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 7: Miscarriage - Not A Dirty Little Secret

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 29:08


    Today I’m sharing my miscarriage story with you. Miscarriage is something we need to talk openly about, in order to remove the stigma associated with it. This was a difficult episode to get through, but I survived! My heart goes out to all moms who’ve lost a baby through miscarriage. ❤️ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 6: What you need to know about Uterine Fibroids

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2019 17:28


    Ladies, is “Aunt Flo” overstaying her welcome? You might have fibroids & not even know it. Know the signs & symptoms of Uterine Fibroids, and the dangers they can pose to your health. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 5: Top 5 Things Never To Say To A New Mom Over 40, Unless You Wanna Get Slapped!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 10:56


    I had my second child at the age of 40. You would not believe some of the things folks have said to me. Here are my top 5. Don’t say these, just don’t! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 4: I’m Secretly Saving Money . . . To Leave My Husband!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 6:47


    Ladies, this one’s for you. Take control of your finances. It’s your money too! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 3: Let’s Talk Financial Management, Shall We?!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 7:57


    Get your finances in order! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 2 : OMG, I think I’m hooked!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 1:07


    Podcasting ... who knew it was this easy? Thank you Anchor, you’re an introvert’s dream!

    Episode 1 : 1, 2 - 1, 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 1:01


    Is this thing on?! Am I doing this right? It’s me, MommyPowers, dippin’ my toes into these podcasting waters. Gotta start somewhere! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Mixed Blessings with MommyPowers, The Podcast! Biracial Inspiration - Multicultural Living (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 0:41


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