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Parenting Through Deconstruction: Keeping Christ at the Center with Dr. Camden Morgante Jun 11, 2025

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In this heart-centered and thought-provoking episode, Wendy welcomes Dr. Camden Morgante, a licensed psychologist and progressive Christian writer, to explore how we can thoughtfully deconstruct aspects of our faith—without losing our integrity or connection to Jesus.

Together, they navigate the intersection of spiritual growth and parenting, sharing personal stories about shifting belief systems, healing from harmful theology, and raising children in a home rooted in values of curiosity, compassion, and respect.

Dr. Camden shares her journey from purity culture and evangelical fundamentalism to a more expansive, inclusive, and emotionally healthy faith—and how this evolution shapes the way she parents and supports others doing the same.

This episode is an invitation to all families who feel the tension of shifting spiritual beliefs while trying to raise kind, confident, and faith-filled kids. Whether you’re unraveling toxic teachings or reimagining what faith can look like in your home, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, supported, and inspired.

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Shielding Kids from Screen Addiction: 5 Game-Changing Strategies to Empower and Unplug with Dr. Susie Davies Jun 04, 2025

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In this empowering episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy is joined by Dr. Susie Davies, a former clinical psychologist and trauma-informed parenting coach, for a timely and practical conversation about screen addiction and how it affects our kids’ mental health, behavior, and development.

If you’ve felt the tug-of-war over tablets, struggled to set consistent screen limits, or worried about your child’s emotional regulation after too much tech time, this episode is for you.

Dr. Susie shares five powerful strategies to help parents empower their kids to unplug—without shame, punishment, or power struggles. This isn’t about guilt or fear—it’s about healing the deeper nervous system needs that often fuel screen dependence, and building long-term habits that nurture connection, resilience, and self-regulation.

Whether you’re raising a toddler or a teen, this episode will leave you feeling more confident and equipped to create a tech-healthy home—starting today!

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What Travel Teaches Our Kids (and Us!) About Connection, Culture & Change with Crystal Haitsma May 28, 2025

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Have you ever dreamed about packing up your bags, hitting the road (or the sky!), and showing your kids the world? In this inspiring episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy is joined by parenting coach and worldschooling mama Crystal Haitsma. We explore how travel can become one of the greatest teachers of connection, flexibility, compassion, and shame-free parenting—not just for our kids, but for us too.

Crystal shares how her family of six spent eight months circumnavigating the globe (yes, seriously!) while navigating flight delays, language barriers, missing luggage, and a lot of unexpected emotional growth. You’ll hear how embracing travel as a life-learning opportunity helped her family grow closer, expand their worldview, and tap deeper into intuition and trust.

This conversation is a beautiful blend of wanderlust and wisdom, full of laughs, real talk, and powerful takeaways on how travel transforms not just our itineraries—but our family legacies.

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The Burnout Trifecta: 3 Things That Run Parents into the Ground with Michelle Grosser May 21, 2025

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Feeling edgy, exhausted, or like you’re constantly running behind? You’re not alone—and it doesn’t have to stay this way. In this empowering episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy is joined by Michelle Grosser, nervous system coach and former attorney turned burnout recovery advocate, to explore what she calls “The Burnout Trifecta.” Together, they dive into the three sneaky habits that silently run parents into the ground: people-pleasing, perfectionism, and high-functioning anxiety.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the things but still feel depleted, Michelle offers encouragement, healing insights, and actionable tips to help you slow down, feel safe in your body again, and actually enjoy your family life.

Whether you’re deep in the parenting trenches or just starting to realize your nervous system needs a reset—this episode will meet you with compassion, validation, and fresh tools to start your healing journey.

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Breaking Free from Overparenting: Giving Your Kids More Independence with Lenore Skenazy May 14, 2025

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Is it possible that giving our kids more freedom might actually help them thrive? In this powerful episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy welcomes Lenore Skenazy—author, speaker, and founder of Let Grow—to explore the surprising connection between independence and mental wellness in kids. Together, they unpack how our culture’s obsession with safety and control is fueling anxiety, and how simple acts of trust—like letting kids walk to the store or ride a bike alone—can be the very antidote our families need.

Lenore shares the story that launched her into the national spotlight as “America’s Worst Mom” (spoiler: she’s anything but), along with decades of insight from research partners like Dr. Peter Gray and Jonathan Haidt. With warmth and humor, she offers actionable ideas and free Let Grow resources to help parents reclaim their confidence and raise capable, resilient kids. This is an inspiring, perspective-shifting episode for every parent ready to let go… and let grow.

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Faith in Flux: Navigating Spiritual Shifts & Guiding Kids at the Same Time with Erin Hicks Moon May 07, 2025

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What happens when your faith starts to shift—but you're also raising kids who are looking to you for spiritual guidance? In this heartfelt and hope-filled episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy sits down with author Erin Hicks Moon to talk about what it means to live with questions, explore evolving beliefs, and still model a deeply meaningful spiritual life for your family.

Erin shares the story behind her powerful book I’ve Got Questions, reflecting on how her upbringing in a Southern Baptist community shaped her early faith—and how curiosity, honesty, and community have shaped it since. Together, she and Wendy unpack what it means to deconstruct without despair and how to give your children the gift of spiritual openness, compassion, and integrity.

Whether you’re just starting to ask hard questions or you've been on a journey of faith evolution for years, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, supported, and inspired. Because faith doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful—and you don’t have to have it all figured out to lead your family well.

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What's Died and Come Alive in My Heart, Home and Business This Year Apr 20, 2025

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In this special Easter episode, Wendy Snyder opens her heart wide to share a deeply personal reflection on what has died and what has come alive in her heart, home, and business over the past year. With themes of rebirth, courage, faith, grief, advocacy, and radical love, Wendy invites listeners into her evolving journey as a Christ-centered parent and leader. This episode is both a sacred pause and a powerful encouragement to stop hiding, start rising, and live more fully in alignment with your convictions—even when it’s hard.

Wendy speaks candidly about what it means to let go of people-pleasing, find deeper nervous system peace, and embrace faith that feels safe, affirming, and inclusive. Whether you’ve walked a similar path or are simply curious about what it looks like to stand strong in your values while continuing to grow and heal, this episode will touch your heart and spark important reflection. It's an invitation to rise into new life with grace, grit, and bold compassion.

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Creating a Family Legacy of Financial Health, Wealth & Relaxation Around Money with Kate Northrup Apr 14, 2025

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What if your relationship with money could feel peaceful, powerful, and even joyful? In this powerful episode, Wendy welcomes to the show author and financial wellness expert Kate Northrup to talk about breaking unhealthy financial cycles and creating a family legacy rooted in wealth, relaxation, and love. Kate has been a mentor for Wendy’s own personal journey around financial healing for a few years now. They explore how our nervous system, childhood patterns, and emotional wiring deeply shape our relationship with money—often without us even knowing it.

Kate shares her personal story of transforming from a debt-ridden, avoidant spender to a conscious, confident money steward—and how you can do the same. Whether you're carrying financial shame, avoiding the numbers, or simply craving more abundance and ease in your family, this episode will encourage you to lovingly pay attention to your money. You'll walk away with fresh hope and practical insight on how to model financial health for your kids and feel empowered to shift from surviving to thriving.

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From Reactive to Confident: Breaking Parenting Cycles for Good with Full Mastery Graduates Cristina Johnson & Cayla Schultz Apr 07, 2025

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In this special joint episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy sits down with two incredible Fresh Start Family students, Cayla Schultz and Cristina Johnson, to share their inspiring transformations from overwhelmed, reactive moms to confident, connected parents. Cristina opens up about her journey through infertility, her introduction to positive parenting, and how shifting her mindset helped her break free from control-based tactics and embrace a relationship-first approach with her children. Cayla reflects on the early struggles of raising a strong-willed child while navigating postpartum challenges and her husband’s illness, and how discovering Fresh Start Family gave her the tools and hope she needed to parent with more peace.

Throughout the conversation, Wendy, Cristina, and Cayla discuss the power of self-awareness, faith, and mentorship in creating lasting change. They share real-life examples of their kids thriving—demonstrating peaceful conflict resolution, self-confidence, and cooperation—proving that the hard work of shifting generational patterns is worth it. Now, as leaders in their own families and communities, both women offer encouragement to parents looking to trust the process, embrace repair when things don’t go perfectly, and step into their full potential as loving, confident caregivers. This episode is full of hope, wisdom, and tangible tools to help you parent with clarity, connection, and courage!

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The Journey from Struggling Mama to Confident Coach with Full Mastery Graduate Bilyana Ivanova Apr 02, 2025

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In this heartfelt episode, Wendy sits down with Billy Ivanova, a devoted mother, parenting coach, and longtime Fresh Start Family student. Billy shares her journey from power struggles and overwhelm to deep, meaningful connections with her children. After joining Fresh Start Family in 2018, she transformed her parenting by shifting her mindset, embracing new tools, and committing to personal growth. Now a parenting coach certified in the Fresh Start Family approach, she helps others break generational cycles and build stronger family relationships.

Wendy and Billy discuss the power of mentorship, accountability, and continuous learning, highlighting how personal growth impacts both parenting and self-confidence. Billy shares key moments from the Full Mastery Program, the importance of modeling positive behavior, and how healing old patterns leads to more peace at home. Whether you're navigating young kids, tweens, or considering coaching, Billy’s story will inspire you to embrace growth and trust your journey.

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