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Spreading encouragement and motivation to moms looking for realistic motherhood, not perfection. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

Patty Turk


    • Mar 7, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    New Episodes Coming Soon!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 5:31


    New Epsiodes coming your way in March 2023. Make sure you follow or subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss a beat! Find me on Insta and Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/turksandchaos/support

    42. Finding Peace In Between The Holidays And Sick Days.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 10:40


    So often the pendulum swings one way and then the other way and if it ever settles in the middle it's always very brief and sometimes you miss it. So, how do we find more peace between the busy and the bored? How do we find more time in the middle where the peace is? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    41. How Therapy Has Improved My Parenting

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 24:26


    In episode 41 I share how my journey with therapy has improved my parenting skills and grown the bonds with my children. Please subscribe to let me know you'd like to hear more. It helps! Thank you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    Motherhood Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 24:07


    Sometimes, in motherhood, you feel lost. You lack motivation or maybe you struggle with anxiety and depression. Being a mom is a tough gig, in this episode I share my emotional rollercoaster and steps I'm taking to get through this tough time of motherhood blues. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    39. How to support our kids through puberty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 15:15


    Puberty may be bubbling about in our children, they may be turning into monsters...or.....oh, just a tween! I offer my take on how to support our children through these changing times in this episode. Find me: Turks and Chaos - YouTube facebook and instagram: @turksandchaospodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    38. 2022 Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2022 16:25


    Happy New Year! Let's rock 2022 by creating the year we want instead of just letting the year happen to us! @turksandchaospodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    37. So you can't get anything done?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 17:21


    Feeling like you can't get anything done now that you have a baby in the house? You're not alone! I don't have the answers for how to be more productive, But I am here to give you permission to accept the slower pace of life right now while you care for your baby. New episode weekly Instagram: @theturksandchaos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    36. Feeling Lost In Motherhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 34:10


    After a year long hiatus, I'm back with season 2 and sharing an update on life with you and what the future of Turks and Chaos looks like. Thank you for listening! Follow me: @turksandchaospodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    35. An Interview With My 9 Year Old On Distance Learning & Covid 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 16:08


    I sit down with my 9 year old son and get his take on distance learning and covid shutdown. What he's liked, what he's disliked, etc. Buy my book, Happy Mom At Home here! https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08BS69QM6&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_xvN-Eb1NT03M2&tag=turksandcha04-20 Turks-chaos.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    34. Time To Say Goodbye To News?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 10:26


    Everyone's stress is at an all time high in 2020 right now. Many thanks to the constant negative news that fills our tv and social media feeds. Maybe it's time to part ways and say our goodbyes to News and "social" media. Join my book giveaway at instagram.com/turksandchaospodcast Turks-chaos.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    33. School's Out For Summer, And I'm Glad That's Over!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 9:27


    We were baptized by fire with the distance learning we all struggled to finish the end of the school year with. Now that we have some time to breath and think about the future, it's time to decide if we will continue on with distance learning or try our hand at homeschooling for real. What does the fall 2020 school year look like for the Turks? find out in this episode! turks-chaos.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    32. Time To Get Tough!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 22:34


    Enough of the quarantine blues, ladies! Now, it's time to find our groove again and start thriving under these new set of circumstances and plan our social distancing summer! Woo Hoo! Buy my eBook, Happy Mom At Home here: https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/patricia-turk/happy-mom-at-home/ebook/product-1gq97nww.html Turks-chaos.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    31. Navigating The Struggles Of Distance Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 31:01


    I think we can all agree distance learning has been a major curve ball in our lives. As parents, teachers, and even more so for our kids. In this episode, I discuss my own struggles and offer advice for how to make distance learning a little more manageable for you and your kids. turks-chaos.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    30. Looking Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 18:03


    We all want to get back to normal from this pandemic. But what will normal look like for us? How will socializing, school, and summer look like? Will we get to have birthday parties and vacation? All we can do is wait and see and prepare for the worst while hoping for the best. Earth Day is Wednesday the 22nd. It is the 50th anniversary since the first Earth Day. How will you celebrate Earth Day? You can head over to earthday.org for an online event full of speakers and training. Get my eBook here: http://www.lulu.com/shop/patricia-turk/happy-mom-at-home/ebook/product-24502781.html Website: Turks-chaos.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    29. Easter Ideas 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 11:31


    We're stuck inside and churches are closed off to gathering, but that doesn't mean Easter is cancelled! In this episode, I share Easter basket ideas, crafts, and other easter fun. Crafts mentioned on the show: Bible Verse Egg Easter Egg Paper Toy Toilet Paper Roll Bunny Easter Craft Peep Fruit Kabobs Visit my website here: Turks-chaos.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    28. Beating The Quarantine Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 26:29


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    27. Stay At Home Orders Week 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 20:30


    We are in our second week of stay in place orders in California. I am homeschooling my kids during this time and my husband is home from work. Giving my update on life under lockdown Turks-chaos.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    26. Makeshift Homeschoolers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 13:37


    With the recent events in the world currently, we are all faced with the reality of suddenly being homeschoolers. In this episode, I'm sharing what's working for me and spreading some positive vibes to hopefully wash out all the doomsday negative content out there. Enjoy! Turks-chaos.com Facebook.com/myturksandchaos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    25. You need a hobby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 13:55


    Find your passion, have a creative outlet, make time to rediscover your interests. in this episode I'm talking about the importance of having hobbies as a mom. Start exploring your personal interests after motherhood and begin to find rediscover your new identity after kids. What will your passion be? turks-chaos.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    24. Too Many Toys??

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 13:30


    In episode 23 I went over how many clothes kids really need. in this episode I am talking about toys and if there is such a thing as too many toys. Read my blog here: Turks-chaos.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    23. How many clothes do kids need?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 15:57


    Do you ever feel overwhelmed with the many many piles of laundry and overflowing dressers? Have you ever stopped to wonder.......does my kid actually need this much? How many shirts should my kid have? Well, in this episode, I'm talking about decluttering your kids clothes and sizing down to a more manageable amount. Like what you hear? Let me know-leave a review! :) Turks-chaos.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    22. Cutting The Grocery Bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 20:38


    Grocery Outlet Haul: https://youtu.be/CeohMhc5bDg Turks-chaos.com instagram.com/turksandchaospodcast facebook.com/myturksandchaos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    21. Raising Worry Monsters

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 21:44


    Are we babying anxiety in our children instead of helping overcome anxiety? Tune in as I rant about my recent run ins with adults who are trying to help but may be doing more harm than good. Today, I'm talking about anxiety and the negative effects of Overly Positive/Sensitive Parenting. The sponsor for this episode is meal planning websits, PlateJoy.com Get $10 with code: TURKSNCHAOS Try it today! Visit Turks-chaos.com to read more about anxiety on my blog. Facebook.com/myturksandchaos Instagram.com/turksandchaospodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    20. Tips For First Time Home Buyers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 14:29


    We recently started our journey as bright eyed first time home buyers. Soon those bright eyes turned into dark baggy eyes. Here are my tips for anyone going into their own journey of buying their first home. instagram.com/turksandchaospodcast https://youtu.be/wHLZbh9wEVs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    19. My switch to HMO and childhood dental anxiety tips.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 31:15


    HMO or PPO? Kaiser or Anthem? In this episode I talk about why I made the switch . Plus, tips on easing your child's dental anxiety. For $10 off platejoy.com menu planning, Use code TURKSNCHAOS turks-chaos Come hang out on Instagram! @turksandchaosblog --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    18. Having the tough conversations with kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 19:35


    Talking to your kids about safety, society, and anything else that comes up is easier if you make it a priority to open dialogue for your kids in a comfortable environment. The sooner we make talking about the nitty gritty stuff a normal piece of family conversation, the more likely or kids are going to come to us in the future. Turks-chaos.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    17. Meal Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 11:08


    Get $10 Off at PlateJoy.com! Use code: TURKSNCHAOS at checkout. How do you plan your meals for dinner?  How do you keep variety in the mix while ensuring your kids eat the food? To leave a voice message, click this link: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Thanks for listening to Turks and Chaos. If you liked it, leave a review and share! Turks-chaos.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    16. Building our KB Home Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 19:30


    We are first time home buyers and having our home built with KB. In this episode I talk about our application process and the KB Design Studio. You can follow our KB adventure on Youtube: https://youtu.be/4HWnk5nigJw and at Turks-chaos.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    15. Earthquake Preparedness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 27:55


    This episode will be dedicated to talking about how to prepare your kids and yourself for an earthquake, what to do during one, and supplies you should have on hand beforehand in the event the big one does come. turks-chaos.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    14. Mom: The Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 15:05


    In this episode, I talk about mommy duties and switching the mindset to feel more empowered in motherhood. Turks-chaos.com New Episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Make sure to subscribe and leave a review! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    13. Why I became a stay at home mom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 17:19


    In this episode I share why I became a stay at home mom. Want to leave a voice message with questions or comments on this episode? Click the link below! https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message You can also leave a review and let me know what you love! Email: pattyturk@turks-chaos.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    12. New Year's Eve!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 16:25


    In this episode, we talk about New Year's Eve celebrations with kids and setting goals and resolutions for 2020! Instagram.com/turksandchaosblog facebook.com/myturksandchaos turks-chaos.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    11. Reason For The Season and Other Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 25:54


    I talk about Jesus and share some history on Christmas. Then I rant. Enjoy! New episodes every Thursday!! Share, leave a review, subscribe and LISTEN! Visit me on Instagram @turksandchaosblog Facebook.com/myturksandchaos Turks-chaos.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    10. Family Christmas!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 24:33


    Christmas traditions, Top Toys of 2019, Christmas movies and more! turks-chaos.com Leave a review if you like it! Your review helps other moms find me :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    09. Being Grateful and Focusing On The Positives In Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 26:15


    Thanksgiving is a week away. Join me as I talk about Thanksgiving Traditions and being grateful for all that life has to offer. Turks-chaos.com @turksandchaosblog If you like this episode, please leave a review and subscribe so you never miss a new release-which is every Thursday morning! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    08. Mom Friends and Mean Moms

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 16:25


    Why is it so hard to make mom friends? Why is #momlife so lonely?? This week I talk about finding mom friends and dealing with mean moms. Blog>>>>>> Turks-chaos.com Catch me every Thursday for a new episode. You can leave voice messages for me, so If you want to be included on an episode head over and leave a message. Facebook.com/myturksandchaos instagram.com/turksandchaosblog --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    07. Positive Mindset In Motherhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 16:51


    Thanks for listening! Check out Turks-chaos.com Subscribe if ya liked it and share with your mom friends! Follow me on Instagram @turksandchaosblog Like my Facebook page @myturksandchaos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    06. Halloween, Busy Schedules, Mommy Rant

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 17:16


    Happy Halloween! If you’re listening to this on the release day, it’s October 31st, which means its Halloween! So today we are talking about some scary stuff like parent teacher conferences, turning back the clocks, and the last 2 months of the year! OH MY! Thanks for listening to the Turks & Chaos podcast. If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe and leave a review or share with a friend! New episode drops every Thursday :) Come find more of me here: Turks-Chaos.com Facebook.com/myturksandchaos Instagram.com/turksandchaosblog --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    05. Smart and EASY! Grocery Shopping & Meal Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 15:03


    Grocery shopping and meal planning doesn't have to be scary! With a little preparation, you can make dinner time great again! ;) Check out Turks-chaos.com for my November meal plan and shopping list. https://www.turks-chaos.com/post/november-meal-plan Thanks for tuning in! Find a new Podcast every Thursday Come hang out with me here: Facebook.com/myturksandchaos instagram.com/turksandchaosblog --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    04. Mommy Burnout

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 18:35


    GOT MOMMY BURNOUT? Relax momma, and join me for episode 4 as I offer some tips to combat burnout and get you back on track with your goals ad finding your identity again in motherhood. Turks-chaos.com facebook.com/myturksndchaos instagram.com/turksandchaosblog ***Ultimate Homemaking Bundle ***Green kid Crafts Subscription Box Have a question? You can leave a voice recording HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

    03. Preparing Kids For Their Future By Teaching Life Skills

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 20:04


    Welcome to episode 3 of the Turks and Chaos podcast. In today’s episode I’ll be going over important life skills our kids need to learn and why these things are important to teach them early. Are we harming our children by not teaching them enough basic life skills before they are on their own?? One study found that while 58 percent of 3- to 5-year-olds in the U.S. can navigate a smartphone, fewer than one out of six (15 percent) could make their own breakfast.... New Episode every Thursday! Find me here- Website: Turks-chaos.com Facebook.com/myturksandchaos Instagram.com/turksandchaosblog --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

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    02. Millennial Moms: How we parent in today’s society

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 27:02


    The word millennial is enough to give anyone a bad taste in their mouth. With the constant negative reports out there of how we ruin everything, it’s enough to make even the most under the rock person...possibly throw a rock at a millennial. But we are so much more than all that malarkey. Tune in to hear why! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

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    01. Fun And Adventure, the missing link of motherhood.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 11:58


    Do you feel stuck in a rut? Is it difficult to get through your daily tasks because you’re too busy dreaming of a life beyond the home?? Well, I’m here to talk about the missing link, FUN! Visit Turks-chaos.com and subscribe for a free Fall Scavenger Hunt printable. Find me on Facebook and Instagram! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turksandchaos/support

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