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Ep. 180. Adjusting To Bringing Home Baby - Guest Catherine O'Brien Apr 06, 2021

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Anyone who has brought a baby home knows that there are so many adjustments that must be made -- despite the fact that most of them rarely get discussed.

Catherine O'Brien is a Psychologist and Therapist who is shining a light on the importance of discussing those adjustments and focusing on how to keep mom, dad, and marriage strong and healthy in the process. She helps moms find peace and calm.

Ep. 179. Your Body Can Be An Ally Not An Enemy - Guest Julie Newbry Mar 30, 2021

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Living in a society that values perfection, it can be easy to slip into a mindset of feeling constantly inadequate. This inadequacy ultimately leads to feeling hatred toward our bodies. Julie Newbry is a mom, a wife, and a coach that has dealt with feelings such as these and offers tools to help others with the same struggles. If you sometimes feel like your body or your thoughts are your worst enemy, this episode will give you fantastic tools to turn that mindset around to help you start to see things in a different light.

Ep. 178. Five Tips for Raising good Eaters - Guest Amy Palanjian Mar 23, 2021

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Are you going crazy trying to get your kids to eat? Maybe eating isn't the problem, but eating good things is. Wherever you are at in your parenting struggles with kids and food, this episode is incredibly insightful and helpful!

Amy Palanjian is an expert at helping families find an easier way to enjoy wholesome, delicious meals together. Previously, Amy has worked as the Lifestyle director of FamilyFun magazine, and as a food editor with Better Homes and Gardens. Today, Amy is the founder of Yummy Toddler Food.

Ep. 177. Just Us: Raising Independent Kids Mar 16, 2021

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In this episode with just the three hosts, we explore our best tips on raising independent (non hobo, basement living) kids. We laugh, talk about the things we've learned along the way, and ... well...laugh! We hope you enjoy!

Ep. 176. Discipline, Consequences, and Communication - Guest Kimball Lewis Mar 09, 2021

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This interview with the CEO of Empowering Parents, Kimball Lewis, is a must listen. Empowering Parents is a company focused on providing content information based on child defiant issues.

So many parents are dealing with major behavioral issues of kids ranging from ages 5-25.

Kimball focused on discipline tactics, consequences that are effective, and communication that makes an actual difference.

Ep. 175. Addiction Recovery From A Parents Perspective - Guest Tiffany Vincent Mar 02, 2021

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This weeks episode is a follow up to last weeks episode. Both episodes focus on addiction recovery from two different standpoints. The first was from the standpoint of a teenager who dealt with porn addiction and was able to recover and find healing. This week we are talking to Tiffany Vincent, a mother who helped her son through drug addiction. Tiffany has recently written a book about her journey in an effort to help other parents in the same situation.

Ep. 174. Addiction: An Episode All Parents Need To Hear- Guest Ashlee Ayre Feb 23, 2021

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No parent ever wants to deal with their child becoming addicted. Unfortunately, in the world that we live in, addiction is becoming more and more commonplace.

Ashlee Ayre is 18. She has dealt with and overcome addiction. She shares with us how "the good girl" can easily fall into addiction. She shares the warning signs and red flags that parents can look for. Most importantly, she shares what parents can do if they see their child becoming addicted. This was a powerful interview that EVERY parents should listen to.

Ep. 173. Making Plans For Aging Parents - Guest Aaron Blight Feb 16, 2021

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Being a caregiver to family members is a huge undertaking, and one that affects thousands upon thousands of people in our communities. Whether you are a caregiver yourself, are looking at the possibility of becoming one in the future, or just want to learn more to support caregivers around you, this episode is packed full of information and insight.

Our guest, Aaron Blight, is an international speaker and consultant on caregiving, aging, and healthcare. He is the Founder of Caregiving Kinetics and has been recognized as a “Top 100 Healthcare Leader” by the International Forum on Advancements in Healthcare.

Ep. 172. Just Us - #Marriage Goals Feb 09, 2021

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In a continuation of last weeks' fun episode of personal goals, this week the hosts talk about marriage goals for 2021. They mix the serious in with fun banter and hilarious moments. Enjoy!

Ep. 171. Just Us: #goals 2021 Feb 02, 2021

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In this episode the three hosts talk personal goals for 2021. It is full of humor, silliness, contemplative thoughts, stealing each others goals and SO much more!

If you're in the mood for a good laugh, tune in and enjoy!

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