Podcasts about weary parents

Courtney Ellis knows the struggle of finding time to connect with God in the midst of motherhood duties like nappies, dishes, laundry and countless to-do lists. In this interview, Courtney will encourage mums in their faith journey by sharing her tips for creating spiritual growth, intimacy, and renewal (Part 2 of 2). Book by guest: Almost Holy Mama: Life-Giving Spiritual Practices for Weary Parents.

Courtney Ellis knows the struggle of finding time to connect with God in the midst of motherhood duties like nappies, dishes, laundry and countless to-do lists. In this interview, Courtney will encourage mums in their faith journey by sharing her tips for creating spiritual growth, intimacy, and renewal (Part 1 of 2). Book by guest: Almost Holy Mama: Life-Giving Spiritual Practices for Weary Parents.

6/11/17 Erin Leyba, author of Joy Fixes for Weary Parents. Topic: Quick, research-based ideas for overcoming stress and building a life you love. Issues: Grieving your former life; rebel against the “should”; stop kicking your own ass; parent-kid date nights; parent-parent date nights; how to get your kids to cooperate; many, many more great ideas. […] The post Rebelling Against the “Should” + Embracing Uncertainty appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Dr. Lindsey Jaber, Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education, University of Windsor

Are you weary in the parenting department? Needing some encouragement? This is the podcast for you! Angie Soulier is the founder of Tetherpoint, which provides parent coaching and training to parents raising complex kids. She herself is married and has two kids that she flew halfway around the world to bring home.  They have navigated various brands of struggle & joy, connection & disconnection. This certified parenting coach hops on the Collide podcast to share her passion, advice and wisdom in the hopes to encourage those of us who feel challenged on the parenting journey. We hope this conversation with this coach reminds you that you are not alone and not only are you not alone, but you are just who God placed in your kid's life. 

We know parenting is not for the weak. It takes our whole physical, mental, spiritual and emotional selves to parent well, not to mention having eyes in the back of our heads. But what are we to do when we are worn out from parenting? On today's show, we talk with Kelli Wild, a family therapist who is passionate about helping weary moms and dads find rest for their souls. As Kelli puts it, “Parental burnout is a real thing. And when it sets in, it can affect the whole family.” As parents, we can't afford to ignore our needs forever. That's why today's show is so important. For more information about Kelli, visit http://www.kelliwild.com Show notes and more available at http://www.pageofourlivespodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pageofourlivespodcast/support

We know parenting is not for the weak. It takes our whole physical, mental, spiritual and emotional selves to parent well, not to mention having eyes in the back of our heads. But what are we to do when we are worn out from parenting? On today's show, we talk with Kelli Wild, a family therapist who is passionate about helping weary moms and dads find rest for their souls. As Kelli puts it, “Parental burnout is a real thing. And when it sets in, it can affect the whole family.” As parents, we can't afford to ignore our needs forever. That's why today's show is so important. For more information about Kelli, visit http://www.kelliwild.com Show notes and more available at http://www.pageofourlivespodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pageofourlivespodcast/support

Host: Brenda Zane, www.brendazane.comGuest: Mark PepperShow notes: www.brendazane.com/hopestream/76Free e-book: www.brendazane.com/hindsightThe Stream, a community for moms: www.thestreamcommunity.comRestoration Mom Retreat: www.brendazane.com/retreatI had the immense honor of speaking with Mark Pepper, a beautiful human who has lived the nightmare of long-term addiction and now enjoys a healthy, happy,  substance-free life. Not only does Mark lead an incredible, full life, but he also helps others re-build theirs as they recover from substance use and addiction.Parents of adult children who are living in active addiction are true warriors and have an extra special place in my heart. This episode will provide you warrior moms and dads with hope and knowledge that people can and do recover - even if they're 39 years old, living in a park and eating from garbage cans.For parents of younger teens and adults, you will definitely want to hear what Mark has to say about things his parents and family did that moved him toward recovery because they're things you can do no matter the age of your son or daughter or how long they've been using substances. This is a moving and real episode that will get you thinking and reinforce that people are incredibly resilient and can win over drugs and alcohol, even if it takes a while.

Did you know that God comes to meet you where you are? He wants a personal relationship with YOU! Listen as author, speaker, and pastor, Courtney Ellis discusses her book, Almost Holy Mama: Life-Giving Spiritual Practices for Weary Parents.    https://courtneybellis.com/ https://linktr.ee/everydayroyalty 

The aim of parenting is disciple-making, and we can only pursue that goal with joy and patience as we rest in God's abiding presence and power.

6/11/17 Erin Leyba, author of Joy Fixes for Weary Parents. Topic: Quick, research-based ideas for overcoming stress and building a life you love. Issues: Grieving your former life; rebel against the “should”; stop kicking your own ass; parent-kid date nights; parent-parent date nights; how to get your kids to cooperate; many, many more great ideas. […] The post Rebelling Against the “Should” + Embracing Uncertainty appeared first on Mr. Dad.

When it comes to the vast challenges of parenting—regardless of the context—author Pam Parish shares the power of prayer and how God often uses unexpected ways of providing guidance and answers to those prayers. In this episode, she draws from her personal experience of parenting eight children along with the insight found in her book, Battle-Weary Parents, to provide a spark of hope to parents who find themselves in a hard place. Resources: Battle-Weary Parents, by Pam Parish Find out how to give to the Ministry Adoption Fund by visiting sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption/.

Parenting isn't easy. And there is no shame in admitting that the grind of parenting can take its toll on even the most spiritually mature parent. In this two-part episode, author Pam Parish joins Lynette Ezell to share insight from her book, Battle-Weary Parents, that gives parents Bible-based encouragement and strength, especially for those in difficult seasons of parenting. Resources: www.pamparish.com; Encouragement for Battle-Weary Parents, by Pam Parish Find out how to give to the Ministry Adoption Fund by visiting sendrelief.org/foster-care-adoption/.

In this issue: Sleep deprivation, the endless laundry mountain, crazy to-do lists and diapers and dishes made young mother Courtney Ellis wonder what it would look like to be closer to Jesus and enjoy spiritual practices of prayer, studying Scripture, and more. In our interview, she talks with Michelle about how she met Jesus in the everyday stuff of life.   Podcast @import url(https://michellerayburn.com/wp-content/plugins/siteorigin-panels/css/front-flex.min.css); #pgc-w5e13fa94d3375-0-0 { width:59.9813%;width:calc(59.9813% - ( 0.40018656716418 * 40px ) ) } #pgc-w5e13fa94d3375-0-1 { width:40.0187%;width:calc(40.0187% - ( 0.59981343283582 * 40px ) ) } #pg-w5e13fa94d3375-0 , #pl-w5e13fa94d3375 .so-panel , #pl-w5e13fa94d3375 .so-panel:last-child { margin-bottom:0px } #pg-w5e13fa94d3375-0.panel-no-style, #pg-w5e13fa94d3375-0.panel-has-style > .panel-row-style { -webkit-align-items:flex-start;align-items:flex-start } #pgc-w5e13fa94d3375-0-1 { align-self:auto } @media (max-width:780px){ #pg-w5e13fa94d3375-0.panel-no-style, #pg-w5e13fa94d3375-0.panel-has-style > .panel-row-style { -webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column } #pg-w5e13fa94d3375-0 > .panel-grid-cell , #pg-w5e13fa94d3375-0 > .panel-row-style > .panel-grid-cell { width:100%;margin-right:0 } #pgc-w5e13fa94d3375-0-0 , #pl-w5e13fa94d3375 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-mobile-last { margin-bottom:0px } #pl-w5e13fa94d3375 .panel-grid-cell { padding:0 } #pl-w5e13fa94d3375 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-empty { display:none } } Inspired Life: Holy Mama - Almost In this episode, I interviewed author Courtney Ellis, this time to talk about how she pursued holiness and found it in the middle of the flaws of real life. If you haven't listened to my other interview with Courtney Ellis, be sure to check out episode 19 - Uncluttered: Free from Overwhelm I just have to put this out there. A conversation with Courtney is fun. So fun! She is witty and right there with the perfect comment. She writes that way too, for the record. In our chat, Courtney talked about what it was like to run on empty and long for more. She talked about the books out there on spiritual disciplines (something she calls spiritual practices because the word "discipline" can be misunderstood sometimes.) She came to realize those books were written by monks, childless people, and men who haven't had full responsibility for raising toddlers. There were no hours of silence and solitude available for her as a weary mom. So Courtney decided to bring the moments into her everyday life. She did little 30-day experiments where she looked for Jesus in the midst of the chaos. Sometimes it was writing Scripture on her shower walls. Sometimes it was praying in the car. She and her husband (both pastors) brought an ancient practice of "the Examen" to their evening meal and have taught their children to share their ups and downs, successes and failures of the day. Courtney learned how to make it work even though her son is what she calls "a toaster child" who pops up alert and ready to take on the day before most other humans are ready. Getting up to spend time with Jesus before this boy would have meant getting up at 4 am. Uh, no. Thus how she ended up showering with Scripture. But let me back up. I have to share this from her book, Almost Holy Mama. Prior to her holiness experiment Courtney's husband, Daryl, had started asking if she was ok in the mornings. "Is everything okay? Did I say something that's bothering you?" I'd answer it in the same way each day: "You're not bothering me; being awake is bothering me." Apparently my normal morning face tells passersby that I might commit homicide. Realizing that she was not going to find some miraculous extra time in her day, Courtney found a way to make it work by writing Scripture on the walls in the shower and meditating on it. It filled her soul with something she had thirsted for. @import url(https://michellerayburn.

Episode 022 - Sleep deprivation, the endless laundry mountain, crazy to-do lists and diapers and dishes made young mother Courtney Ellis wonder what it would look like to be closer to Jesus and enjoy spiritual practices of prayer, studying Scripture, and more. In our interview, she talks with Michelle about how she met Jesus in the everyday stuff of life. Check out the show notes in Issue 22 on the blog to get the article, links, and photos that accompany this episode. http://michellerayburn.com/22 This is Life, Repurposed with Michelle Rayburn, where you’ll find uplifting and practical advice for everyday living, creative inspiration for do-it-yourself projects, and recommendations for books and resources that will encourage you to embrace your life, repurposed. Check out tips, resources and inspiration at michellerayburn.com. Michelle is the author of "The Repurposed and Upcycled Life: When God Turns Trash to Treasure" and several other books. She's a speaker and social media guru as well. Musical tracks in this episode used legally with rights. Intro music purchased from safemusiclist.com.

Courtney Ellis Author of “Almost Holy Mama“, Courtney unpacks her latest book and provide encouragement to parents as they strive for holiness in the busy lives.

Welcome to episode 33 of Catching Your Breath: The Podcast. I’m so excited for you to hear this conversation between my wife Lindsey, our new friend Courtney Ellis, and me. Almost Holy Mama is so friggin honest, funny, and beautiful. It is real, raw, and relatable. It’s not full of platitudes or unreasonable expectations from someone who just doesn’t get it. Courtney is a mama of 3 little ones and she gives us permission to tell the truth, while gently nudging us toward a better way to have a relationship with God WHILE parenting. The one makes us better at the other. For parents of young children, it often feels like we will have to wait until the kids graduate to engage in regular spiritual practices. That, or just shame ourselves into trying harder. But what if there was another way? A better way. How do we create spiritual practices in one of life’s more exhausting seasons? This is a talk about that. Welcome to the podcast. Check out Courtney's website. Order Almost Holy Mama.

Author Courtney Ellis joins us this week to talk about loneliness in parenting. It feels like parenting can be a lonely proposition in the US, particularly when you're raising young kids. We talk about this phenomenon and some ways we can foster connections with people raising young children. Courtney Ellis writes and blogs at CourtneyBEllis.com. Pastor, speaker, and author of Almost Holy Mama: Life-Giving Spiritual Practices for Weary Parents, she lives with her husband and three littles in southern California. You can follow her on Facebook and Twitter.

National Ice Tea Day + Hot Sauce is having its day! This Week in the Nation’s Capitol (trump responds to NYC helicopter crash + questions over deal w Mexico to avert tariffs + New Trump threats of tariffs against China + new Russian hearings on Capitol Hill ... GUEST Greg Clugston SRN News White House Correspondent Upgrade your memory with a surgical-implanted chip! How Road Trips Teach Me to Trust Jesus: As I approach this season of pilgrimage, Scripture offers me a theology of travel ... GUEST Courtney Ellis ... pastor and speaker and the author, most recently, of “Almost Holy Mama: Life-Giving Spiritual Practices for Weary Parents” ... She lives in Southern CA with her husband & 3 kids The more kids a woman has, the slower she ages! Finding a friend on Craigslist: John & Kath hit the jackpot! Dignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America ... GUEST Chris Arnade ... is a freelance writer and photographer whose work has appeared in the NY Times, Atlantic, Guardian, Washington Post, Financial Times, & the WS Journal among others ... he has a PhD in physics from Johns Hopkins Univ & worked for 20 yrs as a trader at an elite Wall Street bank before leaving in 2012 to document addiction in the Bronx Anniversary of the death of Ray Charles (2004)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Ice Tea Day + Hot Sauce is having its day! This Week in the Nation’s Capitol (trump responds to NYC helicopter crash + questions over deal w Mexico to avert tariffs + New Trump threats of tariffs against China + new Russian hearings on Capitol Hill ... GUEST Greg Clugston SRN News White House Correspondent Upgrade your memory with a surgical-implanted chip! How Road Trips Teach Me to Trust Jesus: As I approach this season of pilgrimage, Scripture offers me a theology of travel ... GUEST Courtney Ellis ... pastor and speaker and the author, most recently, of “Almost Holy Mama: Life-Giving Spiritual Practices for Weary Parents” ... She lives in Southern CA with her husband & 3 kids The more kids a woman has, the slower she ages! Finding a friend on Craigslist: John & Kath hit the jackpot! Dignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America ... GUEST Chris Arnade ... is a freelance writer and photographer whose work has appeared in the NY Times, Atlantic, Guardian, Washington Post, Financial Times, & the WS Journal among others ... he has a PhD in physics from Johns Hopkins Univ & worked for 20 yrs as a trader at an elite Wall Street bank before leaving in 2012 to document addiction in the Bronx Anniversary of the death of Ray Charles (2004)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Summer! Our first series of the season focuses on ways to develop spiritual practices such as contemplation, prayer of examen, lectio divina, meditation, etc. We all live busy lives and while we often desire to develop and sustain healthy spiritual practices and rhythms, we struggle to find the time. Courtney Ellis joins us this week to discuss this very subject which also happens to be the theme of her new book, Almost Holy Mama (Life Giving Spiritual Practices for Weary Parents). Courtney is a great friend of the podcast and once again, with humor and honesty, she discusses the struggles of sustaining a healthy and intimate relationship with Jesus in the midst of one of the busiest times in life. She's a fount of wisdom and we are grateful she joined us again to kick off this series.  Almost Holy Mama just released on Monday, June 3. You can find it wherever books are sold including Amazon. Want to read the first chapter for free? Hop over to Courtney's website. Love Courtney like we do? She was also on Woven back in February (Episode 44) discussing her first book Uncluttered. Have a listen! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Want to join the Woven community? Visit www.patreon.com/woveninhim to learn more.

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Creating vs. Consuming:  A Conversation with Courtney Ellis Food and Faith PodcastWith Anna Woofenden and Sam Chamelin www.foodandfaithpodcast.org Courtney Ellis is a pastor, speaker, and author of Uncluttered: Free Your Space, Free Your Schedule, Free Your Soul, and Almost Holy Mama: Life-Giving Spiritual Practices for Weary Parents. A graduate of Wheaton College and Princeton Theological Seminary, she lives in southern California with her husband, Daryl, and their three children. Her bylines include Christianity Today, MOPS International, Fathom Mag, The Mighty, and (in)courage. She is a regular contributor to The Glorious Table and has been featured on Two Peas in a Podcast and The Ride Home with John and Kathy. A regular speaker for MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), leadership retreats, college and teen events, Courtney is an engaging, hilarious, winsome, and thoughtful presence on the stage. Courtney grew up in northern Wisconsin where she and her two younger sisters figure skated in sequined leotards until they discovered ice hockey. She reads too much, can’t make herself enjoy yoga, and hits the trails near her home when life gets too life-y. The proud owner of a $.29 goldfish she’s kept alive for over a year (this is a big accomplishment for someone who once killed a cactus by under-watering), she’s never met a sour gummy treat she doesn’t like.

Adoptive parenting is a tough job. It's even harder when a child is struggling with challenging behaviors—defiance, rejection, running away, drug addiction, sexual misconduct, criminal activity, attachment issues, rage and beyond. Parenting a child in crisis leaves parents worn out from isolation, exhaustion, frustration, and fear. If you are battle-weary from the day-to-day struggles of parenting a child with difficult behaviors and feel like you want to quit, you will be encouraged by Pam's faith and perseverance with her daughters. She has stubbornly stuck by her girls through multiple crises and shares her wisdom and hope in this episode. There is a brighter tomorrow! Pam Parish is the founder of Connections Homes an Atlanta-based organization impacting the lives of young adults who are aging out of foster care, homeless or without family. She and her husband, Steve, are the parents of seven young adult daughters. One of their daughters came to them through the gift of birth and six through the gift of foster care and adoption. They are also Pops and Nana to four adorable grandchildren. Links Relevant to this episode: Pam's Website Pam's books (including the devotional for Battle-Weary Parents) #28: Hope for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care with Pam Parish Lisa and Melissa answer this reader question: How do we help our kids navigate hard questions at school? *If you're already on our email list, you automatically receive each week's download in our Quick Connection email.

Adoptive parenting is a tough job. It's even harder when a child is struggling with challenging behaviors—defiance, rejection, running away, drug addiction, sexual misconduct, criminal activity, attachment issues, rage and beyond. Parenting a child in crisis leaves parents worn out from isolation, exhaustion, frustration, and fear. If you are battle-weary from the day-to-day struggles of parenting a child with difficult behaviors and feel like you want to quit, you will be encouraged by Pam's faith and perseverance with her daughters. She has stubbornly stuck by her girls through multiple crises and shares her wisdom and hope in this episode. There is a brighter tomorrow! Pam Parish is the founder of Connections Homes an Atlanta-based organization impacting the lives of young adults who are aging out of foster care, homeless or without family. She and her husband, Steve, are the parents of seven young adult daughters. One of their daughters came to them through the gift of birth and six through the gift of foster care and adoption. They are also Pops and Nana to four adorable grandchildren. Links Relevant to this episode: Pam's Website Pam's books (including the devotional for Battle-Weary Parents) #28: Hope for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care with Pam Parish Lisa and Melissa answer this reader question: How do we help our kids navigate hard questions at school? *If you're already on our email list, you automatically receive each week's download in our Quick Connection email.

You hear it all the time: Marriage takes work. But what if there was something you could easily do everyday that would make it easier? Guess what? There is. It doesn’t cost any money and you don’t even need to leave your house. Dr. Erin Leyba, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the author of Joy Fixes for Weary Parents… Read more about this episode...

Identifying how a simple Thank You can psychologically empower your day! Looking at Dr. Erin Leyba’s work on Psychology Today and her latest book “Joy Fixes for Weary Parents” available now on Amazon, B&N, and Indie Bound!

Being a parent is one of the most amazing gifts and responsibilities. Too often, we look to the world for answers for advice on parenting. But if we go back to simple, foundational Biblical principles, we find understanding and direction. Read More →

JOY FIXES FOR WEARY PARENTS: 101 Quick, Research-Based Ideas for Overcoming Stress and Building a Life You Love Show Guest: Erin Leyba PhD Studies over the last 13 years by the Gottman Institute suggest that between 40 and 70 percent of couples experience "stress, profound conflict, and drops in marital satisfaction" after having a baby together. There is good news in Joy Fixes for Weary Parents: 101 Quick, Research-Based Ideas for Overcoming Stress and Building a Life You Love by family therapist and parenting blogger Erin Leyba, PhD. In 101 short, simple chapters Leyba integrates current research findings, illustrative stories, and actions steps to assist parents in becoming "fiercely deliberate" about their joy. Blending mindfulness tools, Internal Family Systems therapy, solution-focused therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy, along with plenty of successful examples, Leyba skillfully helps parents reorient themselves to a state of calm, humor, and peace.

JOY FIXES FOR WEARY PARENTS: 101 Quick, Research-Based Ideas for Overcoming Stress and Building a Life You Love Show Guest: Erin Leyba PhD Studies over the last 13 years by the Gottman Institute suggest that between 40 and 70 percent of couples experience "stress, profound conflict, and drops in marital satisfaction" after having a baby together. There is good news in Joy Fixes for Weary Parents: 101 Quick, Research-Based Ideas for Overcoming Stress and Building a Life You Love by family therapist and parenting blogger Erin Leyba, PhD. In 101 short, simple chapters Leyba integrates current research findings, illustrative stories, and actions steps to assist parents in becoming "fiercely deliberate" about their joy. Blending mindfulness tools, Internal Family Systems therapy, solution-focused therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy, along with plenty of successful examples, Leyba skillfully helps parents reorient themselves to a state of calm, humor, and peace.

This week on Relationships 2.0 my guest is Erin Leyba, PhD author of Joy Fixes for Weary Parents: 101 Quick, Research-Based Ideas for Overcoming Stress and Building a Life You Love About the book: Modern parenting presents fresh challenges, including unrelenting time pressures, lack of support systems, and work demands, that often leave parents drained and worn-out. Erin Leyba, the mother of three young children, has been counseling parents on these issues for almost twenty years. She has developed techniques that help parents not only cope but also feel joy — in their parenting and in their relationships with their partners. Leyba draws from the latest research about child development, attachment, successful marriages, and mindfulness to create effective, doable solutions for balancing, simplifying, and communicating. She presents powerful tools that parents can use right away to de-stress, stay energized, and create more warmth and passion with loved ones. Whether new, veteran, overwhelmed, exhausted, or just interested in doing better than they are, parents will find proven help here. About the author: Erin Leyba, PhD, an individual and marriage counselor, specializes in helping parents of young children. In addition to her popular blogs, she speaks often to parenting and childcare groups. Leyba lives in the Chicago area.

6/11/17 Erin Leyba, author of Joy Fixes for Weary Parents. Topic: Quick, research-based ideas for overcoming stress and building a life you love. Issues: Grieving your former life; rebel against the “should”; stop kicking your own ass; parent-kid date nights; parent-parent date nights; how to get your kids to cooperate; many, many more great ideas. […] The post Joy Fixes for Weary Parents + Why We Don’t See Reality appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Aired Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 2:00 PM ET Joy Fixes for Weary Parents No matter how much parents love their children, parenting is hard. While people have raised kids forever, modern life presents fresh challenges. Today’s guest, Erin Leyba, PhD and author of Joy Fixes for Weary Parents shares ‘that if you keep habits of joy at the forefront, then many challenges that parents face, like weariness, tend to resolve themselves.’ About the Guest: Erin Leyba, PhD Erin Leyba, PhD, an individual and marriage counselor, specializing in helping parents of young children. She is the author of Joy Fixes for Weary Parents: 101 Quick, Research-Based Ideas for Overcoming Stress and Building a Life You Love. In addition to writing her popular blogs, she speaks often to parenting and childcare groups. She writes regularly about parenting and partnering with presence and joy. Her articles have been featured on Psychology Today, Your Tango, Working Mother, Blog Her, Positive Parents and Kids, Hello Dearest, The Elephant Journal, Great Moments in Parenting, and other sites. WEBSITE: http://www.ErinLeyba.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/erinleybaphd/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thejoyfix