In the Arena with the Eyre Sisters

Latest Episodes:

43. Worry in Mothering Mar 19, 2024

Show notes

It's natural for moms to worry about their kids! And, if you're like most moms, you tend to worry a lot! In today's conversation, we discuss the nuances and complexities of worry, some detrimental things that happen when we worry, as well as some actionable steps to take to help move through worry and find more peace. Come join us on Instagram and share with us your thoughts about worry! @eyresisters

Show Notes:

Arthur Somers Roche quote
Sister Runia's talk
Randy Armstrong quote
Courtney Carver quote
Alison Curfman 10 Reasons Not To Worry About Your Child

42. Really Seeing Mar 05, 2024

Show notes

In this week's episode, we discuss the basic human need to be seen. We share ways we have felt seen or not seen. Saydi brings in her therapist wisdom to help us understand why being seen matters so much, and what some signs are that maybe our children aren't feeling seen by us. We brainstorm ways to help our kids and others around us feel seen.

We would love to hear your thoughts and experiences on this very important topic! Please join us on Instagram @eyresisters.

Show Notes:

Glennon Doyle quote from the book Love Warrior
Dan Seigel's quote from the book The Power of Showing Up
Tamara W. Runia's quote from her talk Seeing God's Family through the Overview Lens
Steve Young's quote from the book The Law of Love

41. Personal Wildernesses Feb 27, 2024

Show notes

This week we come together to discuss the wildernesses that we go through in life. We all face them! We talk about ways we can acknowledge the difficulties, feel all the feelings, and also find support and move through them. We would be so grateful to hear from any of you on Instagram @eyresisters. We'd be honored to hear how you manage your own personal wildernesses. We're grateful to have you as a part of our community!

Show Notes:

Bittersweet (book)

Brene Brown cartoon on empathy

Everything Sad is Untrue (book)

40. Self-Care Feb 13, 2024

Show notes

We are so excited to be back for Season 4 of In the Arena! Thanks for joining us. This week's episode focuses on self-care. We talk about how we define self-care, and how to care for ourselves physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. We would love to hear your thoughts! Come share with us on Instagram @eyresisters.

Show Notes:

- Podcast mentioned by Saydi

39. Meaning in Christmas Dec 11, 2023

Show notes

Merry Christmas everyone! This is our final episode in season 3, and we wanted to end by sharing how we find meaning during the busy, hectic Christmas season. We bring our parents on to discuss ways to slow down and find Jesus. We would love to hear how you do this in your home! Join us on Instagram @eyresisters.

Notes:

Times Square Light the World
Christmas Day in the Morning by Pearl S. Buck
Other Christmas Book Ideas
Image of Jesus holding a child's face
Advent podcast
A Boring Evening at Home by Gerda Klein
Saydi's Christmas Mantra

38. Family Intimacy Nov 21, 2023

Show notes

This week, we dive into a discussion about family intimacy. By family intimacy, we don't mean the physical intimacy you share with your partner. Instead, we mean intimacy in the sense of closeness, connections, and a sense of being seen. We discuss things that get in the way of intimate relationships, and we also give some ideas for building intimacy. We would love to hear from you! What's worked well in your family? Come share with us on Instagram @eyresisters.

Notes:

- How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber

36. It Takes a Village Nov 07, 2023

Show notes

Join us this week as we discuss using a village to help raise our kids in our modern age. We discuss how much of the parenting in our modern society falls to the mom and dad (and mostly the mom!), and how sad this is! There are so many great people who can contribute to our kids' lives, let's use them! We'd love to hear your thoughts about this on Instagram @eyresisters.

Notes:

Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans by Michaeleen Doucleff

35. Cultivating Gratitude Oct 31, 2023

Show notes

We know it's Halloween today, but we wanted to kick off November a day early with a short and sweet episode focusing on the power and importance of gratitude. We're grateful for you!

Notes:

Gratitude Meditation

34. The Magic of Reading Oct 24, 2023

Show notes

We love reading! But not all of us have always loved reading, and not all of our kids love reading. Join us this week as we discuss ways to help our children discover the magic of reading. We talk about connecting with our kids through books, modeling a love of reading, and being patient with kids who are slower to find that love. What are some ways you help instill a love for reading in your home? We'd love to hear on Instagram, @eyresisters!

Notes:

Books Lists -

https://71toes.com/favorite-books-for-young-readers/ https://71toes.com/best-book-club-books/ https://71toes.com/favorite-books/ Books Mentioned in this episode, plus a few extras we threw in: Some favorite picture books: The Happy Lion Leonardo the Terrible Monster The Little Brute Family The monster at the end of this book Where the wild things are Favorite read alouds for pre-k up: Education of Little Tree The one and only Ivan Little house books Boxcar Children Ms. Piggle Wiggle Roald Dahl Narnia series Pippi Long Stocking King Matt Heidi The Little Princess Little Women Little Men Harry Potter The Mixed Up Files Wonder Jonny Tremain (older kids) The Giver (older kids) The Bronze Bow Under the Egg The Terrible Two The Hobbit The Hundred Dresses Ida B Charlotte Web All of a Kind Family Some Kind of Courage Books we love as women: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Jane Eyre A Tale of Two Cities The Good Earth A Place For Us Tattoos on the Heart And there was Light

33. When Parenting Gets Tricky: A Conversation with Eli Oct 17, 2023

Show notes

Come listen in this week as we talk with our brother, Eli, about the difficulty of parenting not-so-easy kids. We all have a kid who is trickier to parent - or a kid who's in a tricky stage, and it can be draining and frustrating! We talk with Eli about how we keep our cool, how we remember the kind of parent we want to be, and how we keep on loving them. What do you do when parenting gets tricky? Let us know on Instagram @eyresisters!

Notes:

Good Inside by Dr. Becky

Seeing God's Family Through the Overview Lens by Sister Tamara W. Runia

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

In the Arena with the Eyre Sisters

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected