Podcasts about moms

You used to be creative. Then motherhood happened, and somewhere between the meal prep, the laundry, and the endless to-do list, that part of you quietly disappeared. Artist and mom of five Tonia Choi knows exactly what that feels like: the resentment you can't explain, the nagging sense that you've lost yourself, and the guilt that says pursuing something just for you is selfish. In this session, Tonia shares why creativity isn't a luxury reserved for people with free time—it's essential to being you. She offers refreshingly doable strategies for busy moms, plus, her hard-won realization that motherhood isn't what kept her from creating, it's what gave her something worth creating. This can be true for you, too. FREEBIE for all: The 15-MInute Creativity Reset for Moms 20 ideas for creative activities that take less than 15 minutes. Feeling like there's never enough time for your own creative pursuits? This free guide is designed to help busy moms reconnect with creativity in simple, realistic ways. Inside, you'll discover practical strategies for finding pockets of time in your day, along with 20 creative activities that can be completed in 15 minutes or less. Whether you're an artist, writer, gardener, crafter, or simply someone longing to create again, this guide will help you take small, meaningful steps back toward the things that bring you joy. BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: The Creativity Reset Bundle! A curated bundle of items to restart your creativity, mailed personally to you by Tonia.• A hardback mixed-media sketchbook• High quality paint markers or watercolor pencils• A copy of Find Your Unicorn Space by Eve Rodsky• Your printed Creativity Reset Guide• A $25 coffee shop gift card• Creative Prompt Card Deck• Small hourglass or visual timer• Handwritten note from Tonia   Tonia Choi is an artist, wife, and mother who is passionate about helping women embrace creativity as an essential part of a meaningful life. Through her paintings, writing, and creative pursuits, Tonia hopes to encourage other busy moms to make space for the dreams and gifts that often get pushed aside in the busyness of everyday life. Tonia believes creativity is not a luxury but a vital expression of who we are. Tonia lives in Birmingham, Alabama with her husband and daughter. They have a large blended family with 4 adult sons, 3 granddaughters, and another on the way. FOLLOW ON IG WEBSITE   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hobbies aren't a luxury; they're how you stay alive in your own life. In this session, photographer, seamstress, and mom of four, Beka Price, talks about why hobbies matter in motherhood—and how to actually make them happen when your calendar is already full. From growing up watching her mom in Brazil stay curious and involved, to enrolling in photography classes when her oldest daughter was a baby, Beka shares how following her curiosity didn't pull her away from motherhood, it made her a better, happier mom. Beka digs into the guilt, the time crunch, and the fear of starting, plus practical tricks like scheduling opportunities on the calendar, finding accountability, and using the five-minute pockets you already have. If you've forgotten what you're even interested in, this is the session for you.     Rebeca (Beka) Price is an award-winning portrait photographer and entrepreneur based in Salt Lake City, specializing in high-end maternity, newborn, family photography and modern headshots. With over a decade of experience, she has built a luxury, full-service studio known for creating modern, sophisticated, and deeply personal imagery for women and families. Originally from Brazil, Rebeca moved to the United States at 21 with the goal of continuing her major in English and expanding her opportunities. Shortly after, she met her husband, and together they have four daughters. FOLLOW ON IG FOLLOW STYLE ACCOUNT ON IG WEBSITE   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  It's post Yacht Rock night on DTWS, and we're joined by the amazing Daniella Monet to give her thoughts on all the best dances, as well as everything you'd want to know about the new Victorious spinoff Hollywood Arts. Later, Nina and AJ Scoffone from Team Moms: Baseball stop by to discuss parenting a young athlete, misconceptions about the show, the drama, and more! Meanwhile, we get into the most recent episode of RHONY and The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives: Orange County sneak peak. You won't want to miss it! "Tyler, more than a mimbo!" HEY! YOU! DO YOU NEED DATING AND RELATIONSHIP ADVICE? Email asknick@theviallfiles.com and be a part of future Ask Nick episodes! Want ad free episodes and incredible bonus content? Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/  Subscribe to The ENVY Media Newsletter Today: https://www.viallfiles.com/newsletter  To Order Nick's Book and/or learn more about the show, go to: https://viallfiles.com THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Helix - Go to https://www.helixsleep.com/viall for 20% off sitewide Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://www.mintmobile.com/viall.  Quince - Find the fall pieces you'll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://www.Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. And when Quince asks where you heard about them, let them know it was The Viall Files. It's the best way to support the show. ASPCA - To explore coverage, visit https://www.aspcaPetInsurance.com/viall   To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/theviallfiles   Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:59 - Jimmy + Susie DWTS Preview 06:27 - Household Headlines 18:56 - Daniella Joins 50:26 - DWTS BTS Interviews 01:07:23 - Nina + AJ Join 01:37:14 – RHONY 01:45:15 - Outro Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall @nataliejoyviall @daniellamonet @ninascoffone @aj.scoffone @jsotos1 @justinkaphillips @the_mare_bare @baybaeee

Remember when email was supposed to save us time? Instead, it just raised everyone's expectations and somehow, we got even busier. In this session, single mom-turned-entrepreneur Michelle Gauthier unpacks the sneaky ways working moms blur the lines between work and home, and how that "accidental overwhelm" becomes a pattern we can't seem to break. Michelle digs into the red flags most moms ignore, why "lowering your expectations" is actually about getting honest with them, and why overwhelm is a choice—one you might be making every time you answer that 7 PM email. Plus: a two-minute quiz to pinpoint your personal overwhelm driver, the power of a "to-don't" list, and the reminder every mom needs to hear: It's never too late, and you're probably already doing a better job than you think. FREEBIE for all: The Overwhelm Quiz A quick that pinpoints the main source of your overwhelm, so that you can take your first steps to feel less stressed.  BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: The Overwhelm Audit The Overwhelm Audit diagnoses what's really driving your stress, so you're not spinning your wheels on the wrong solutions. You'll walk away with clarity and a concrete plan to feel better   Michelle Gauthier is a professional life coach who helps busy, overwhelmed women create a more calm and intentional life. She is also the host of the top podcast Overwhelmed Working Woman. Michelle is a single mom of two adopted kids and used to be an overwhelmed, busy working mom herself. She quit her successful 20 year corporate career to become a life coach in 2017. Since then, Michelle has helped hundreds of women learn to navigate their careers and home lives with ease. FOLLOW ON IG LINKEDIN WEBSITE   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey Besties! Welcome to the first episode of our segment "Moms off the clock" On this episode we decided to try something a bit different. Once a month we're going to do a juicy episode. Today we're reading off card from "Asking for a friend" while drinking lychee martinis. Recipe is on our food channel @nomsoftampa on IG and FB. So grab a drink (of any kind) and let's laugh and keke a bit!

In this episode of Moms of the Lou, Rebekah & Lauren chat with Chelsea Theodoropoulos. Chelsea discusses her journey of owning five Burn Boot Camp locations in St. Louis and how fitness transformed her life from burnout to leadership. Chelsea reflects on ten years of entrepreneurship, growing her business from three original locations to a full market presence in St. Louis. She shares how she navigated the challenges of leadership by learning through direct responsibility and drawing inspiration from her family's entrepreneurial background. She manages five specific Burn Boot Camp locations in Manchester, O'Fallon, South County, Kirkwood, and St. Charles. Sign up for a fitness class at Burn Boot Camp and book Chelsea Theodoropoulos for speaking engagements, workshops, and coaching! You can also connect with Chelsea on Instagram. This episode is sponsored by St. Luke's Hospital. St. Luke's is a trusted partner in every phase of your family's health journey. Connect with St. Luke's Hospital on Facebook and Instagram and schedule your appointment today!Chelsea Theodoropoulos is a multi-unit franchise owner and operator, personal trainer, and transformation coach who believes women are capable of far more than they often allow themselves to imagine. Her own journey began as a member of Burn Boot Camp, where she experienced firsthand how strength, confidence, and community can change the way a woman sees herself, especially through motherhood. What started as a personal transformation became a calling. Today, Chelsea owns and operates five Burn Boot Camp locations across St. Louis, and serves thousands of women throughout the community. Through her gyms, coaching, workshops, and keynote speaking, Chelsea helps women recognize the patterns keeping them stuck and build the courage to step toward what is possible. Her work explores identity, confidence, environment, self-leadership, and the imperfect process of becoming. Chelsea is also a wife and mom of two who understands the complexity of pursuing meaningful goals while navigating motherhood, leadership, and everyday life.We hope you enjoyed this podcast episode! To learn more about Moms of the Lou you can go to stlouismom.com or follow us on Instagram and Facebook. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify. And don't forget to rate and review so more people can tune in! This episode was produced by St. Louis Mom. It was recorded and edited by STL Bucketlist Studios in St. Louis, Missouri.

Title: Description:Greg Davis talks with Emily Jones, Republican nominee for Alabama State Board of Education District 8, about her journey from concerned mom and Moms for Liberty leader to candidate for public office.Jones explains what the State Board of Education actually does—including setting education standards, approving textbooks, and overseeing the state superintendent—and why she believes those responsibilities matter to Alabama families. She also discusses her involvement in Title IX town halls, concerns about textbook selection and content, and her desire to see Alabama's education policies align with state law.The conversation also explores the importance of parents staying engaged in their children's education and participating in local and statewide elections. Jones represents a district that includes Limestone, Madison, Jackson, and DeKalb counties.Listen to this edition of Priority Talk Radio for a conversation about education, parental involvement, and the role of the Alabama State Board of Education.

Chris DeRosa joins Kate to review Team Moms: Baseball on Paramount+. The series follows seven families at a Scottsdale baseball academy where the boys train for a shot at college and professional baseball, while their parents clash in the stands. Kate and Chris discuss the academy's reported $30,900 annual cost, the parents who keep the drama going, and the question at the heart of the show: when does supporting your child's dream become chasing one of your own? Reality Life with Kate Casey Summer Reading List: https://katecasey.substack.com/p/books-i-cant-stop-talking-about-this Vanity Fair Article: https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/story/martha-moxleys-diary What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everyone is asleep . . . but you. Again. Sleep specialist Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell has an important perspective on the "revenge bedtime procrastination" phenomenon: there's nothing wrong with wanting time that's just yours; the problem is where you're taking it from. In this session from the More For Moms Conference, Dr. Holliday-Bell (a physician and mom herself) unpacks why moms have been forgotten in the sleep conversation, why exhaustion has become your "normal" without you even realizing it, and how your nightly scroll is quietly rewiring your brain to treat sleep as optional. Dr. Holliday-Bell wants you to help you make shifts to your nightly routine, starting with if you do something that actually makes you look forward to it all day? Press play for the mindset shift, the science, and the small, doable tweaks that can help you stop stealing from tomorrow's energy, and start feeling like you again. FREEBIE for all: Postpartum Sleep Sabateur Quiz Uncover the five main categories that moms struggle to sleep even after their baby does, identify what your blocks are, and what you can do about them. BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: The Postpartum Sleep Reset Program A self-paced program designed for moms who still feel wired, anxious, or unable to sleep even when their baby is resting. It helps you retrain your hyperalert nervous system, rebuild healthy sleep patterns, and start sleeping more deeply again using practical, science based strategies created specifically for the postpartum season.   Dr. Angela Holliday Bell is a Board Certified Physician, Certified Clinical Sleep Specialist, author, speaker, and mom. She helps busy women and mothers improve their sleep using practical, science backed strategies that fit real life. After overcoming her own struggle with insomnia during medical training, she built her career around helping others feel more rested, focused, and energized. She is also the founder of The Solution is Sleep and the author of Sleeping on the Job. FOLLOW ON IG TIKTOK WEBSITE   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the secret to loving motherhood isn't enjoying every minute, but recognizing the small, golden moments that make motherhood feel magical? Rachel Nielson, host of 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms Podcast, founder of Flecks of Gold Journal, and special sponsor of this Conference, wants moms to start looking for the tiny flecks of gold tucked into their days with their kids instead of waiting for the huge nuggets of joy.   This is a practice that saved Rachel's young motherhood when her expectations of cotton candy and angel babies met the cold hard reality of colicky newborns and fiery toddlers. Learning to locate the small, golden moments shifted the story Rachel was telling herself about her children and her parenting, and it's continued to support Rachel (and so many other moms) as her kids have grown, alongside their struggles.  With practical tips and simple mindset shifts, Rachel encourages every mom to stop trying to "enjoy every minute," and to instead focus on a single moment that documents daily why you love motherhood as much as you love your kids. FREEBIE for all: Find Your Magic in Motherhood Mini Course A 5-Day mini-course to help you find your magic in motherhood. BONUS raffled off to one participant: One Free Flecks of Gold Journal! Get 15% your Flecks of Gold Journal with the code MORE.   Rachel Nielson is a motherhood educator, podcaster, and mom of two. As a former high school English teacher, she has a gift for making complex ideas clear and actionable—a skill that shows up in everything she creates. Rachel's own path into motherhood came through adoption and IVF, and she expected to love every minute of it. Instead, she found herself lost in postpartum depression, wondering why loving her kids and loving her motherhood felt like two entirely different things. So she started the 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms podcast, where she's since interviewed more than 350 parenting and self-development experts, searching for the core principles behind a motherhood that actually feels good to live. What she learned along the way became the Self-Assured Motherhood Framework, the foundation for her live program, and the Flecks of Gold Journal for Moms. Everything Rachel creates is designed to help women find joy in their own unique motherhood, not the one they think they're supposed to have. FOLLOW ON IG WEBSITE    OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We challenge one of our resident 25 year olds to read Angelina Jolies handwriting, Charlie Sheen returns to TV, Tom Cruise is getting some bad reviews for Digger, and we ask if a woman is the worst mom ever.

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I'll pull back the curtain a little: I walked into this interview with my questions prepped, sent, and tidy. Then Kristina Heinzen and Gina Martin answered the very first one and the whole conversation went somewhere else entirely. (The good kind of somewhere else.) Kristina and Gina met in foster parent licensing classes in 2019. They went in believing they'd be the ones rescuing kids from hard situations. What they found instead were moms who loved their kids fiercely and had nobody. No support system. No steady people. So they did something that really shouldn't be revolutionary...they sat down with moms who had lived it and asked what would have made a difference. The answer was relationships. That conversation (and some tacos) became Moms Connect Dubuque, now a 501(c)(3) walking alongside moms as they navigate systems, access resources, and build the skills to care for themselves and their families. Fair warning: we go deep quick in this one. There are tears. There's talk of trauma, addiction, and the foster care system. Listen all the way through, because as Gina and Kristina will tell you, hearing someone's story is where empathy starts. What You'll Hear How fostering unraveled everything Kristina and Gina thought they knew about parents in the system The "I'm too late" moment that became Gina's catalyst for change Why Kristina came to see the mom of the boys in her care as those very same children, ten years earlier The May 2023 conversation with two moms that shaped everything Moms Connect does Why proving you deserve help, one transaction at a time, keeps moms stuck (and what a warm handoff looks like instead) Inside a Moms Connect gathering: childcare, a shared meal, a donated party bus, and a new curriculum on survival responses The employment program launching this fall: a cleaning business paired with an education track through NICC and Iowa Works How "let's meet with some moms, let's have tacos" turned into a nonprofit with a board, partners, and two co-executive directors What Kristina and Gina have found about themselves: how much they don't know, and the power of receiving Resources and Links Mentioned Dignified Christmas Market Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Iowa Works Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque (and catch Ep. 258 with Josie Manternach of CFGD) Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Connect with Kristina and Gina Website: momsconnectdbq.org Facebook: Moms Connect Dubuque Listen and Subscribe Follow the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YACTbRulN4NooX32NgzgV Follow the show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-found-podcast-with-molly-knuth/id1530616432 If this conversation cracked something open for you, send it to one person who would get it. And if you're anywhere near Dubuque, the Dignified Christmas Market could use your hands (and your gift drive) this December.

Send a Text to the Moms - please include your contact info if you want a response. thanks!This episode focuses on the Fairweather Lodge model as implemented by Tasks Unlimited in Minnesota, highlighting its success in providing long-term housing, community, and employment for people with serious mental illness. Trevor Johnson, the executive director, and Jim, a resident, explain how the model fosters independence, peer support, and stability, with residents managing their own households and medications. They discuss the program's history, funding, eligibility, and the strong sense of family and community among lodge members. The episode also covers the affordability and cost-effectiveness of the program compared to other options, with impressive statistics on retention and reduced hospitalizations. Resources for learning more about the model and starting similar programs are  provided.Guests:Trevor Johnson, MSW, LICSW, is the Executive Director of Tasks Unlimited and a social service leader with more than 25 years of experience advancing innovative approaches to mental health, substance use, housing, employment, and community-based services. Jim, a long-time resident of a Lodge.Links:https://tasksunlimited.org/https://theccl.org/Lodge Magic Book:https://www.amazon.com/dp/0615114350?lv=shuf&language=he&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallbackThanks for liking, supporting and sharing the podcast! Mindy and her book: https://mindygreiling.com/Randye and her book: https://randyekaye.com/Miriam and her book: https://www.miriam-feldman.com/Support the showPlease share and support the podcast so we can reach more people who need the info and support.Want to know more?Join our facebook page  Our websites:Randye KayeMindy Greiling Miriam (Mimi) Feldman

Christy Carlson Romano is here! We talk about her new book, Once Upon a Train Wreck, and what it was really like growing up as a Disney child star. Christy opens up about her relationship with her mom and how her career tore the family apart. We get into her Even Stevens years with Shia LaBeouf, filming Cadet Kelly with Hilary Duff, going back to college, getting sober, and why she doesn't want her daughters to follow her into the industry. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode Visit egglifefoods.com to find a retailer near you Go to absorbmore.com and enter NOTSKINNY at checkout for up to 35% off your first order Right now, Merit Beauty is offering our listeners their Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at meritbeauty.com Try for yourself today, and if you are unsatisfied they will refund your entire order, no questions asked. Head to ZBiotics.com/NOTSKINNY, code NOTSKINNY for 15% off your first order. Produced by Dear Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the secret to surviving the daily mom grind isn't more time off—it's making the ordinary feel special? Jess Massey is back at the More for Moms conference, and this time she's talking about something that sounds indulgent but is actually a survival tool: romanticizing your life. Not spa days or shopping sprees; think a candle you only light during your planning session, jazz in the car for school drop-off, or turning a sick day into a blanket-fort movie night (held up by a Swiffer and twine, because perfection is not the point). Jess shares how adding vibes with intention, "movie star energy," and small, sensory touches (ones that cost nothing) can be the very thing that helps you actually be present for the life you're already living. This session is tailor-designed for you If your days are blurring together and you want life to feel different without adding one more thing to your plate. FREEBIE for all: Chaos to Calm Workshop Learn 5 routines that will make your life less stressful and how to create a weekly schedule with them so you can get stuff done while prioritizing your mental health and relationships BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: 2027 Peacefully Productive Planner and Peacefully Productive Journal Winner's choice of a weekly Peacefully Productive Planner from our 2027 collection that launches at the end of September plus a Peacefully Productive Journal.   Jess Massey is the host of The Hustle Sanely Podcast, creator of the Peacefully Productive Planner®, and founder of the community-centered productivity brand Hustle Sanely®. She uses her framework, The Hustle Sanely Planning System, to help women create sustainable rhythms that support their goals, well-being, and the people they love so they can get the important stuff done without losing their minds. FOLLOW ON IG HUSTLE SANELY ON IG WEBSITE   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hi Mamas,  Have you ever had something you REALLY wanted to do…but you thought about it so much that you eventually talked yourself right out of doing it?  You researched. You planned. You worried about what could go wrong and what other people might think. You told yourself you'd start when you had more time, knew more, felt more confident, or finally had everything figured out.  And then…you didn't start.  Mama, this episode is for you. And if I'm being real, it's for me too.  Right now, I'm in a season of dreaming BIG for Mom Wife Career Life. I'm building courses and resources, coaching, growing the podcast, learning more about marketing, and pushing myself WAY outside of my comfort zone by showing up more on video and social media.  As an introvert and recovering perfectionist, that doesn't exactly come naturally to me. 

Candace almost didn't make it to this recording because she got completely sucked into a 9/11 documentary. So naturally, we start by talking about why so many of us millennials are still fascinated by 9/11 and can lose hours watching documentaries about it.Then we get into something that might feel a little too familiar if you're married with kids: keeping score. The “I did bedtime last night, so you should do it tonight” conversations. The mental tally of who got a break, who's been up with the kids, and who's done more around the house.We talk about how easy it is to fall into that tit-for-tat mentality when you're both exhausted. And let's be real, tit does not always equal tat, if you know what we mean.

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Hey friend,  In this quick bonus episode, I'm turning the mic around and asking you what would actually help you feel better right now, so future episodes on fatigue, brain fog, better sleep, and stress relief keep fitting your real life as a chronic illness mom. You can answer four quick questions by email, or fill out a short form if you'd like to share more.  How to Share: Option 1: Email me at hello@ashleybraden.com with your answers to these three questions: What does a hard day look like for you right now? Walk me through what's going on with your life and your symptoms.  If I could help you with one thing with your health and symptoms, what would it be? Are you raising a neurodivergent child? Option 2: Fill out the short form to share a little more

Episode 346: 7 Things I Know After 7 Years of Coaching Moms In this episode you'll learn: Why the overwhelm you feel is not evidence that you are failing at any of it The one shift that changes how you feel in the grocery-store meltdown, without changing the meltdown How to adore your kids and still not enjoy every part of the day, without an ounce of guilt Why small and repeatable beats big and dramatic every single time, and the one small thing to start this week Which of the seven is the one your heart most needs to hear Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here Related Episodes If this resonated with you, these may also help: Episode #184: Feeling Like A Failure — listen Episode #287: Taking Radical Responsibility for Your Peace (And Why It's Worth It) — listen Episode #233: Self-Compassion: The Key to a Peaceful Mind — listen

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Were you scared away from taking hormone replacement therapy?I was. 100%!But this conversation with Dr. Stephanie Gray may have changed my mind. I'm 46, firmly in the “what is happening to my body and what is ABOUT to happen?” stage of life, and I had definitely absorbed the message that hormone replacement therapy was a Big Scary Decision.I couldn't have explained the research. I couldn't have named the famous study that scared so many women away from hormones. I just had this sense of, “Ooh, probably not for me. I'll just eat my way to good health and keep my mobility, thankyouverymuch.”You know what I mean?That's exactly why this conversation fascinated me.Dr. Stephanie Gray has been working with hormones for well over a decade, and she walked me through what actually happened with the research that shaped our cultural fear of hormone therapy, what she believes we got wrong, and some REALLY important distinctions that tend to get flattened into one little word: hormones.This one gets dense in the best possible way. We're talking perimenopause, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, delivery methods, heart health, brain health, metabolic health, and why the details matter enormously.Listen in to hear:Why the 2002 Women's Health Initiative study scared a generation of women away from hormone therapy, and the three major problems Dr. Gray sees with how that research was conductedThe surprisingly simple way to tell whether the hormone you've been prescribed is actually the same hormone your body makesWhy Dr. Gray says “progesterone” and “progestin” are NOT interchangeable words, even though they're often treated that wayWhat oral estrogen has to do with the liver and clotting risk, and why the delivery method of a hormone mattersPatches, creams, pellets, lozenges, injections…oh my! How the options differ and why this definitely isn't a one-size-fits-all conversationWhy timing matters when women consider hormone therapy, especially around perimenopause and menopauseDr. Gray's “healthy house” analogy for understanding estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid hormones without needing a medical degreeThe connection she draws between declining hormones and four major health concerns as we age: cardiovascular disease, cancer, neurodegenerative disease, and metabolic dysfunctionIf your entire understanding of hormone replacement therapy is basically, “Wasn't there a study saying that was dangerous?” you are absolutely not alone.I was right there with you.This conversation gave me a LOT more questions to ask, which is exactly where I want to be when I'm making decisions about my health.Resources We Mention for HRT and Perimenopause HormonesGrab one of Dr. Stephanie's books: Your Longevity Blueprint (Amazon/Bookshop.org); Your Fertility Blueprint (Amazon/Bookshop.org); Your Hormone Blueprint (Amazon/Bookshop.org).Get 10% off supplements at Dr. Stephanie's site with the code KIDS.Perimenopause could be the best years of your life! with Jenn PikeMore about menopause and hormones with Cynthia Thurlow here and hereWomen build muscle differently – especially over age 30Check out my new book at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/pickybook!Kitchen StewardshipRaising Healthy Families follow Katie on Instagram or FacebookSubscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updatesYouTube shorts channel for HPHFind the Healthy Parenting Handbook at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/podcastAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Hey, it's Katie and I want to welcome you to this special bonus episode. It'll be here for you completely ad-free for the next week so you can get a feel of what it's like to be a PREMIUM member. If you'd like an easy ad-free experience for all of our podcasts - that's over 200 episodes each month, then JOIN PREMIUM today at https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium When you've been giving from an empty cup, rest becomes essential. This restorative meditation helps moms slow down, release tension, and replenish their emotional and physical energy through relaxation and mindful awareness. Perfect for stress relief, burnout recovery, self-care, relaxation, and emotional balance. Love,

Moms are the family's frontline defense system, and we will do whatever it takes to protect our homes and children. On today's episode, Debbie Kraulidis talks with Penny Nance, President and CEO of Concerned Women for America, who shares wisdom, encouragement, and practical insight for moms standing strong for their families and our nation. Plus, Wendy Yurgo, Founder and CEO of Revere Payments, joins Kimberly Fletcher to expose the dangers of 764, a sinister online network targeting and exploiting children. Learn what every mom needs to know to help protect her children in an increasingly dangerous digital world.Get our newsletter: https://www.momsforamerica.us/newsletterJoin Moms Town Square (Free resources & community!): https://www.momsforamerica.us/townsquareVisit our website: https://momsforamerica.usRead our latest articles: https://www.momsforamerica.us/blog?utm_source=chatgpt.comFollow Moms for America: • X: https://x.com/momsforamerica •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsforamerica/ •Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MomsforAmerica1Never miss an episode! Like, follow, and subscribe to the Moms for America Podcast.

It has been two years since Christian Nationalists pushed through a change in the Ohio Released Time Religious Instruction law to benefit the religious group LifeWise Academy. Their main plan is to indoctrinate and recruit public school children by removing them from school in the middle of the day for bible classes.Our guest is Keith Comer from Respect Public Schools has been tracking the moves of Lifewise and other RTRI programs in the state and the country.We start by reviewing key Supreme Court cases and related law. We mentions Everson v. Board of Education, McCollum v. Board of Education, and Zorach v. Clauson, describing the last case as allowing off-campus religious instruction if parents agree and public funds are not used. We also explains that Ohio later passed a law in 2014 providing a framework for these programs.Keith Comer of Respect Public Schools describes how he became involved after seeing Ohio House Bill 445, which would have required schools to cooperate with LifeWise. He explains that he created an online map using public information from LifeWise's website. Comer says parents can always remove their children from school for religious instruction, but schools are not constitutionally required to coordinate these programs unless state law forces them to do so. He says LifeWise sought such laws in several states after encountering resistance.Part 1 also focuses on classroom disruption and recruitment. Comer says taking elementary students out during the school day disrupts instruction, especially when programs target specials, lunch, or recess. LifeWise's goal is not simply to offer a class, but to increase church attendance and recruit children at a young age.Then we address LifeWise's finances and political connections. Comer says the group collects substantial money, sends a significant portion to headquarters, and works with organizations such as the Family Research Council, Alliance Defending Freedom, and Moms for Liberty.Full Show Notes & Links UsedSend us Fan MailSupport the showSubscribe to our free newsletterCheck out our MerchFollow us on BlueskyFind us on Twitter(for now) Find us on InstagramFind us on Counter SocialFind us on Mastadon

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It's CONFERENCE WEEK! In this very special, short episode, Caroline shares a quick word as we prepare to gather for the 10th Moms in the Making Conference. Whether you're joining us in Dallas or cheering us on from afar, we are expectant for all God is going to do. Anything is possible with Him!

Hi Mamas,  Have you ever told yourself you're “just doing a little more research” when really… you're overthinking the heck out of something? 

How to design your home to make you CALMER! This week, licensed therapist turned interior designer Anita Yokota breaks down why a cluttered, chaotic home literally spikes your cortisol and keeps your nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight, and how to create a calmer, more cohesive space without becoming a minimalist or throwing away everything you own. If you've ever felt paralyzed by a room you don't know how to fix, guilty for wanting your home to feel good, or just plain touched-out by the noise and the STUFF, this one is going to feel like a deep breath.In this episode, we get into:Why does my messy house make me feel so anxious? How does clutter affect your nervous system and stress? How do I make my home feel calmer with young kids? How do I create a cohesive home without being a minimalist? How do you choose a color palette for a room? How many colors should be in a color palette? How do you add warmth and texture to a room? Where do I start when a room feels overwhelming? How do you decide what to keep on a budget? What's one small thing I can do today to feel calmer at home?---------------------------------------------------------------------------IMPORTANT LINKS•✨ Join our Mom Club on Patreon HERE ✨

We spend years raising our children to grow up, become independent, and eventually leave home. But nobody really prepares moms for what it feels like when they actually do.In this episode of the Pursue HER Podcast, we're talking about the grief that can come when your children begin leaving home, even when you still have other children to raise. How do you honor what you're feeling without allowing the grief to consume you? How do you stay present for the children who are still home? And if you're married, how do you protect your marriage as your family dynamics begin to change?We're also talking about the transition into an empty nest, rediscovering who you are outside of active motherhood, and learning how to embrace what God may be doing in this next season of your life.Your role as a mother may be changing, but your life, identity, and purpose are far from over.

This week Charli is joined by Ashlesa Mohapatra.Ashlesa is Quality Manager at ServerLIFT, a safety certified manufacturer of data center lift equipment based in Phoenix and a supplier to Fortune 100 companies. Shel built the quality function from the ground up, and led ISO 9001 recertification in six months on a quality management system she designed and implemented herself. Her technical foundation is in research. She holds an MS in Mechanical Engineering from UMass Lowell and an MBA, and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Her work on combustion and fuel systems has been published in Q1 ranked Elsevier journals and cited by researchers in roughly 25 countries, with commercial adoption in industry. She serves as a peer reviewer for five Elsevier journals. She has been nominated for the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2027 in the Robotics and Manufacturing category and is a nominee for the WomenTech Global Awards and the Empowering Women in Industry Awards.Outside of ServerLIFT, Ashlesa serves as Mid Career Chair for SWE Phoenix and is active in Women in Manufacturing Arizona, ASQ Phoenix, and Moms in Manufacturing.Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn,  Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com.Empowering Pumps & Equipment:Empowering Pumps and Equipment is the Information & Connection hub for the Industry. We specialize in digital media marketing, and we help companies just like yours reach their desired audience across a variety of platforms. We connect, inform, and educate the pump & related equipment industries by creating valuable partnerships between manufacturers and their customers. We connect you with our community using digital advertising, social media, and custom digital publications that amplify your message as a thought leader in industry. As a digital media company, we also create and/or host webinars and virtual lunch and learns, offer technical writing, and host a podcast called the Empowering Industry Podcast.Empowering Pumps & Equipment shares useful information for industries such as water/wastewater; oil/gas; utilities; and more. Our audience includes engineers, consultants, operations and maintenance staff, OEMs, and suppliers.Empowering Pumps & Industry Conference (EPIC):The Empowering Pumps & Industry Conference is where the industry can come to connect with manufacturers, distributors, end users, associations, and students in one place. The two-day event will feature presentations from subject matter experts, roundtable discussions, exhibits, and tours. About Empowering Brands:Empowering Brands located in Tuscaloosa, AL is a versatile, digital marketing services company that works with industrial companies and specializes in social media management and marketing; strategic planning; marketing consulting; content development, and digital advertising.Working as a strategic partner and extension of our clients' marketing team; we bring fresh thinking and experience with flexible and responsive service to empower our clients and maximize their brands.In addition to our marketing services work, Empowering Brands owns the leading online community for the global pump industry, EmpoweringPumps.com.  A digital-first publisher focused on thought leadership, community building, and social media advocacy for our industry partners.  We help clients reach and engage with a diverse industrial audience.In addition to our marketing services work, Empowering Brands owns the leading online community for the global pump industry, EmpoweringPumps.com.  A digital-first publisher focused on thought leadership, community building, and social media advocacy for our industry partners.  We help clients reach and engage with a diverse industrial audience.The Empowering Brands company is leading the way to connect, inform, and educate the next generation of industry leaders.CONNECT | INFORM | EDUCATEConnect with Us:Website https://empoweringpump...Facebook   / empoweringpumps  Twitter   / empoweringpumps  LinkedIn   / empo.  .Empowering Women in Industry https://empoweringwome...Empowering Women in Industry Youtube 

This episode is about movement for moms through changing developmental stages, body changes, and life demands. I share my own postpartum fitness story, including gaining 60 pounds during pregnancy and still being 50 pounds above my pre-pregnancy weight, and how intentional, scrappy movement changed my quality of life anyway. I get into quick, low-barrier options like qigong and CARS, when to consider something more intensive, and the mindset shifts that actually matter, movement changing by season, guilt, childcare, and access being bigger barriers than motivation. I also share real ideas from real moms in the community, from stroller workouts to baby-wearing routines to fitness groups for moms. Click here to join "Mommy Mastermind," my free Skool community.  Share this episode and tag us on social media! IG: @patricia.cosulich.smith & @creativeambitiousmoms Patricia's 1:1 and group coaching programs are about becoming the active designer of your life through any transitional phase. Learn more at https://www.patriciacosulich.com. Join my email list for workshop updates: https://the-great-imitator.mailchimpsites.com/

Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. Growth doesn't always happen in dramatic moments; often it unfolds quietly through everyday life. These uplifting affirmations help moms appreciate their spiritual journey, trust their path, and recognize the wisdom they've gained along the way. Love,

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, the prosecutor charged with misconduct in the failed Broadview Six case, accused Chicago US Attorney Andrew Boutros of making her the scapegoat for a felony prosecution she says he personally directed over her objection.Then, on the rest of the menu, a Moms for Liberty MAGA candidate running on “election integrity” for a California elections office, has been convicted on nine counts of election fraud; Utah state officials say school district book ban decisions are now considered just ‘routine' business, so no public discussion is necessary; and, Ka$h Patel was caught partying with a Russian mixed martial arts manager who the Obama DOJ deported for being a double agent.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where five men were arrested near a UK air base used by the US in the Iran war, on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act; and, a German town southeast of Dresden sparked outrage as neo-Nazis and Merz conservatives rallied against displaying Holocaust memorial plaques for being, “woke.”All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live PlayerKeep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help.” — Julia ChildBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Your son is avoiding something ridiculously important. If he avoids this, he will struggle with self-respect. The more he avoids this harder it is to find a direction to take his life.Moms you can check out our mom workshop here: https://www.bethatguyclub.com/workshopAnd checkout our Be That Guy program here:https://www.bethatguyclub.com/

Welcome to season 6 of the Runner's Round Table. This is the Beyond Pace season and features stories that capture each guest's favorite running memory. In this episode Stephanie speaks with Karissa Johnson (@momsontherunusa) about the idea that became Moms on the Run, the importance of compassion, and the 5K memory that elevated running to a place for celebrating friendship and community. Please support this podcast with a rating, review, or a share. Until next time, don't forget to run happy, run strong, and run true to you.To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/F0QHY9coJlIAbout Stephanie Diaz:Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner's Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers).https://instagram.com/thecookierunner/https://thecookierunner.netAbout Karissa Johnson:Fueled by her faith and a passion for fitness and helping others, Moms on the Run Founder and CEO Karissa Johnson began her career as a personal trainer. After having three children in four years, she expanded her business to offer classes for moms and babies. Moms on the Run became multiple locations in Minnesota before the company began franchising to expand their part-time opportunity to women all over the US. Karissa is an exercise science graduate from the University of Minnesota and is certified through the American Council on Exercise as a Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor and Health Coach. She holds additional certifications from Road Runners Club of America, the American Academy of Sports Dietitians and Nutritionists, GMP Golf Fitness and Les Mills BodyPump. Karissa's passion is to help women make fitness a sustainable part of their busy lives. Through Moms on the Run, she combines her expertise in fitness, running, nutrition, and health with her heart for helping women become stronger, healthier, and more confident—one mile at a time. Learn more about Moms on the Run at momsontherun.com or follow their social: @momsontherunusahttps://momsontherun.comhttps://instagram.com/momsontherunusahttps://www.facebook.com/momsontherun/

Parents worry that mental training just feels like "one more thing." Here's how these moms and daughters actually fit it in. Learn more here → https://trainhergame.com/mom

Have you seen the viral ESPN clip this week from The San Francisco Giants game that was titled ‘Mom of The Year Award'? Check it out here. Let's talk about it. This woman's experience is one that so many mothers face. We don't need an ‘award' for our overwhelm. What we need is help. Moms are overtaxed with everything we're carrying in this world, literally and figuratively… and it makes us such a vulnerable target for big alcohol. Yet, no matter what big alcohol tells you, drinking will not fix this. If you are examining your relationship with alcohol and looking for new ways to find the support you need, I'm applauding you! Keep going.Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 7 Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Sign up for our next ‘Fresh 30' and ‘Beyond 30' cohorts. Learn more here! Pre-order your copy of The Sober Shift in paperback!Paperback release tour dates: 10/6 at 6pm MT - Denver, CO at The Tattered Cover Bookstore- Colfax RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/suzanne-warye-live-at-tattered-cover-colfax-tickets-1981918854646?aff=oddtdtcreator10/9 at 6:30pm CT - Nashville, TN at Killjoy EAST Non-Alcoholic Bottle Shop w/ Still Social Nashville. RSVP here: https://luma.com/vzvka7xeWould you like a signed copy of The Sober Shift? Order yours here! Join me on my Substack, Sober for Good: https://suzannewarye.substack.com/Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why do so many moms open their closets and not recognize the woman who bought any of it? In this episode, Amy (founder of StyleMethod® and host of The StyleMethod® Podcast) opens up about losing her own "style soul" for two years after becoming a mom, and the two of them dig into why finding your style after kids is really about finding yourself again. You'll hear: How a celebrity stylist lost her style after moving, going virtual, and becoming a mom (and what finally brought her back) The shoulders-back test for knowing if an outfit is right for you Amy's rule for bad days: wear the opposite of how you feel Why there's no such thing as "dressing for your age" Style adjectives: the three-word filter for your closet, your shopping, and your mornings How to build your wardrobe like a house so every version of you has something to wear Amy's story of becoming a solo mom by choice, and why "there still needed to be an Amy" This is for every mom who has opened her closet and not recognized the woman who bought any of it. Mentioned in this episode: Amy's free Style Adjective Quiz: stylemethod.myflodesk.com/styleadjectivequiz Amy's virtual styling services: stylemethodco.com/virtual-styling-services StyleMethod on Instagram: @stylemethodco BossMom community (free): bossmom.com/community BossMom+: bossmom.com/join

In episode HM342, Dr. Liz interviewed the founder of YouMind, Yassine Daraoui. In this mini-episode, she gives an update on how the music from YouMind has affected her. She receives no compensation for this episode. To use the system yourself or to access free resources go to  https://www.youmind.org/bespoke or https://www.youmind.org/life   Or contact Yessine directly at CEO@Youmind.org -------------- Support the podcast through Buy Me a Coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/drlizbonet Support the Podcast & Help yourself with Hypnosis Downloads by Dr. Liz! http://bit.ly/HypnosisMP3Downloads Do you have Chronic Insomnia? Find out more about Dr. Liz's Better Sleep Program at https://bit.ly/sleepbetterfeelbetter Search episodes at the Podcast Page http://bit.ly/HM-podcast --------- About Dr. Liz Interested in hypnosis with Dr. Liz? Schedule your free consultation at https://www.drlizhypnosis.com Winner of numerous awards including Top 100 Moms in Business, Dr. Liz provides psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, and hypnosis to people wanting a fast, easy way to transform all around the world. She has a PhD in Clinical Psychology, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and has special certification in Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy. Specialty areas include Anxiety, Insomnia, and Deeper Emotional Healing. A problem shared is a problem halved. In person and online hypnosis and CBT for healing and transformation.  Listened to in over 140 countries, Hypnotize Me is the podcast about hypnosis, transformation, and healing. Certified hypnotherapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Dr. Liz Bonet, discusses hypnosis and interviews professionals doing transformational work. Thank you for tuning in!

TWS News 1: Moms and Sleeping – 00:24 Whole Lot of History – 3:50 Here’s How Wally Hear’s the Show – 8:06 TWS News 2: Seeking Faith – 11:17 Grab the Mic with Stryper – 15:20 Snap Judgement – 18:43 TWS News 3: Overrated – 27:28 Random Acts of Audio: Disney Eminem – 30:32 Money You Saved on DIY – 32:43 Money Saved on DIY – 35:04 Rock Report: 4th Time in 4 Years – 37:31 The Second Chance You Got or Gave – 40:56 You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies This podcast is crowd funded - that means that you help make it possible. If you like it and want to support it, give here.

On The New Mason Jar Podcast today, we bring you a conversation Cindy and Dawn had with Erin and Kimbell Kornu about their own self-education as part of our Morning Time for Moms series How the Kornus first came to know about Charlotte Mason's educational philosophy What were Kimbell and Erin's educational experiences like growing up? What are some of the future hopes and expectations Erin and Kimbell have for their children? How a life of family education works in the Kornu household How have Erin and Kimbell integrated hospitality into their home? Where can a mom (or dad) start building a habit of self-education? To view the full show notes for this episode, you can visit https://thenewmasonjar.com/151. 

ABOUT THE EPISODE:If you're parenting a young person struggling with substance and someone tells you that you need recovery too, it can land sideways since you're not the one using. You're just trying to hold everything together while your kid gets better. And you're already doing so much: the books, therapy, podcasts, late-night Googling.Janice asked that question anyway. A member of The Stream and mom of two adult kids now in recovery, she used to be the one everyone called to get things done not for a hug. When she Googled what drugs her son was using, she chose to get educated instead of feeling sorry for herself. That education pointed straight back at her.We talk about the two biggest shifts she had to make (one starts before you say a word), the small non-negotiable practices she keeps no matter what's happening with her kids, and a standoff over the air conditioning that taught her more than she expected plus the question she asks herself when her own recovery feels like walking away from her child.It felt like the right way to close out Recovery Month, with the parent who so often gets left out of the conversation. If you've poured everything into your child's recovery and nothing into your own, this one's for you.YOU'LL LEARN:What "doing the work" meant for Janice, after months of researchThe two biggest shifts she had to make and why one starts before a word is spokenThe small, unglamorous practices she keeps non-negotiable, no matter whatWhat a standoff over the air conditioning taught her about the rope she kept picking upThe question she asks when her own recovery feels like abandoning her childEPISODE RESOURCES:Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change, by Jeffrey Foote, Carrie Wilkens, and Nicole KosankeCo-Dependency Isn't What You Think, with Rawly Glass, LCSW: Hopestream podcast episode 324Hopestream Community free two-week trial of The Stream: https://hopestreamcommunity.org/tryFree e-book: Worried Sick by Brenda Zane: https://hopestreamcommunity.org/worriedThis podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream CommunityLearn about The Stream, our private online community for momsFind us on Instagram hereWatch the podcast on YouTube hereDownload a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and AlcoholHopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

If you've been feeling exhausted, isolated, or like you're managing your health alone, this episode is for you. We're talking about a factor that rarely comes up in conversations about Christian wellness and holistic health: loneliness. Not just how it feels, but what it actually does to your body. Chances are, if you're here, you're dealing with exhaustion, autoimmune symptoms, or you're simply trying to get a handle on your health. What I want you to see today is that your relationships are part of that picture. Not a nice extra. Part of it. Why Loneliness Belongs in the Health Conversation I've noticed something in my own life. When I'm not connected to people, my thinking gets more twisted. I become more fearful, more paranoid. Shame creeps in. Envy creeps in. I laugh less. I smile less. And when we isolate ourselves, we stop growing, because we lose access to perspectives we'd never come up with on our own. I saw this firsthand recently at a mom's group through my kids' homeschool co-op. We were reading a book on motherhood, and it opened up a conversation about how culture views children versus how the Bible describes them, as a blessing. Some women referenced in the book admitted they'd felt scammed by motherhood, like the joy they were promised didn't show up. Others pointed out how even the church can slip into treating children as a nuisance instead of a gift. But then other moms spoke up with a perspective I hadn't considered. Moms raising kids with special needs, moms with no financial support, moms who've been doing this alone for decades. One woman shared a story about a mother in her seventies still caring for her adult child with special needs. Another talked about how difficult it is to find a church that actually welcomes families like hers. I was grateful for that conversation, because without it, I wouldn't have heart that perspective. That's what isolation costs us. Not just comfort, but understanding. What the Research Actually Shows There's a meta-analytic review called Social Relationships and Mortality Risk that looked at this directly. That review found something striking: your relationships shape your risk of death about as much as smoking or drinking does, and even more than lack of exercise or obesity. Let that sink in for a second. Possibly the real effect is even larger than reported, since many of the studies included in that review used simple, single-item measures of isolation rather than deeper measurement tools. This isn't something we talk about enough, in healthcare or in the church. When I'm taking a patient's history, loneliness rarely comes up unless there's abuse involved. But it should be part of the conversation, especially with our kids, who often treat screen time as an equal substitute for face-to-face connection. It's not the same thing. When Busy Life Hides Loneliness Here's something worth sitting with: you can be married, have kids, be surrounded by people all day, and still be lonely. The last couple of years have been heavy for a lot of us. Job losses. Deaths. I work in hospice, so I'm around death regularly right now. Life gets busy, tiring, emotionally draining, and survival mode becomes the norm. At that first mom's group meeting, we did a kind of speed-dating exercise, just answering questions and rotating to meet more women. Nothing emotional was being discussed, but I found myself on the verge of tears. I realized how lonely I'd actually been. Getting that connection back felt like healing. Sometimes we've been isolated for so long that it just feels normal, until we get a taste of what was missing. A Simple Next Step If you're working on your health right now, whether that's exhaustion, autoimmune symptoms, or something else, I'd encourage you to also work on your relationships. Set up a coffee date. Join a women's group at your church. If your church doesn't have one, find one somewhere else. Your social relationships carry real weight for your health, right alongside diet, sleep, and stress.   Key Takeaways Loneliness is not just an emotional issue. It has a measurable, physical impact on your health and mortality risk. Research shows social relationships influence mortality on a level comparable to smoking and alcohol use, and beyond inactivity and obesity. Isolation can quietly become "normal," especially during seasons of grief, job loss, or overwhelm. Exposure to different perspectives, especially from people outside your immediate circle, builds compassion and wisdom. Healing often starts with a small, concrete step: reaching out to one person, joining one group, setting up one conversation. As you pursue whole-body health, treat your relationships as part of that pursuit, not separate from it. Ready to Take the Next Step? 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Ruthless breaks down the Democrats' growing war on AI and data centers, Hasan Piker's disastrous Axios interview, and some wild stories involving a Todd Helton statue, a Romanian crime ring, and parents hiring “college moms” for their kids. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #AI 0:00:00 Intro 0:05:03 Why Sunday Night Football Has Become Unwatchable 0:09:42 Democrats Turn AI Into a Midterm Battleground 0:12:59 Bernie Sanders Compares AI to Nuclear Weapons 0:14:41 Why the AI Backlash Is Growing 0:22:25 The Data Center Dirty Water Controversy 0:27:36 From AI Panic to the Net Neutrality Flashback 0:39:36 Hasan Piker's Axios Interview Backfires 0:47:42 Hasan Piker Pressed on Israel and China 0:51:55 Todd Helton's Bizarre Rockies Statue 0:53:47 Romanian Crime Ring Targets U.S. Welfare Accounts 1:00:46 The Rise of Rent-a-Moms for College Students Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was today a good day? Did my kid seem happy? If the answer is no, even a little, it can feel like the whole day failed, like you failed.Dr. Becky sits down with Kate Bowler, a professor at Duke University, to make the case that happiness might be the wrong thing to optimize for in the first place. Happiness, Kate argues, is really just ease: a hundred small circumstances lining up so nothing feels hard. Which means chasing it for your kids can quietly turn you into what Kate calls a professional happiness manager, smoothing every rough edge before it reaches them.Joy is different. It doesn't need conditions to line up. It shows up in weird obsessions, a dumb dance in the kitchen, a dry pasta fight, a moment at the worst point in Kate's own life (she spent years navigating a serious cancer diagnosis) when something good found her anyway. Kate and Becky talk through what kids already understand about joy that adults forget, why so many moms don't believe joy is even available to them, and a practical exercise Kate uses to name the resentments that quietly block it.Read A Blessing for Parents Who Are Trying, adapted from Kate Bowler's latest book, Joyful, Anyway.*Thank you to our partners for making this episode possible:Skylight: Get $30 off a 15-inch Skylight Calendar at myskylight.com/beckyGirl Scouts: If you have a daughter in kindergarten through 12th grade, visit girlscouts.org to learn moreYoto: Get 15% off your order with the code DRBECKY15 at YotoPlay.com. New customers only, ends October 31, offer valid on select products only. Terms apply.Care.com: For a limited time, you can use the code BECKY35 to save 35% on a Care.com Premium Membership.*Offer applies to initial term of Care.com membership subscriptions. Not applicable to add-on features or non-renewing access fees or services. Expires 10/31/26. Care.com does not employ or place any caregiver. Background checks are an important start, but they have limits. Visit www.care.com/safety. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.