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#115 So Close to Amazing with KariAnne Wood Nov 20, 2017

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KariAnne writes the decorating and lifestyle blog, Thistlewood Farms from the back porch of her vintage farmhouse in the rolling hills of Kentucky. She followed God's call for her heart and jumped with her family from the busy Dallas metroplex to the middle of the country where she lives with her husband and four children. If you turn down the winding country road to KariAnne's farmhouse you might find her painting mismatched chairs, listening to the music of the crickets singing in the pasture, singing scripture or walking hand-in-hand with her knight-in-shining-armor husband as the sun sets over the river. She loves sweet tea with lime, thunderstorms, good books, milk glass, yard sales and she is an imperfect DIYer saved by grace. What we chat about: Technology and teens The relationship with teens and their siblings The challenge of setting rules for kids at different ages Giving consequences that fit the crime Learning to speak "teenager" Modeling the behavior you want to see in your kids The story behind KariAnne's new book Links mentioned: So Close to Amazing: Stories of a DIY Life Gone Wrong . . . and Learning to Find the Beauty in Every Imperfection Parenting with Love and Logic Where to find KariAnne: website // facebook // instagram // twitter // pinterest Episode Sponsors: Queen Bee Market Lovepop: Enter 2018 Lovepop Birthday Sweepstakes and win 50 Lovepops by visiting LovepopCards.com/MSW! CanvasPeople: Get an 11x14 canvas FREE + shipping by using the promo code GONE at checkout (for a limited time)! Support the show: Shop Amazon Affiliate Link Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram or Facebook because I want to hear YOUR thoughts on this episode! If you've been encouraged by the show, please share it with another mom. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Some links above take you to Amazon. When you click through, anything you purchase there will help offset the costs associated with producing the show. It doesn't cost you any extra, and it helps me out. Everybody wins! Thank you for your support!

#114 Anchored and Devoted with Deana Uhrig Nov 13, 2017

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Deana is a wife and mama with a heart for helping women stay anchored in God's Word. She is the founder of Anchored Press and the creator of the Anchored Press Devotional Planner. Her heart's mission is to help you make time for God daily so you reap all He has planned for you. When she's not pouring into her family, friends or Anchored Press, you will likely find her at the beach soaking in God's creation. Anchored Press gave me a special code to share with you that gives you a free Quiet Time Journal when you order your 2018 Devotional Planner before December 1st. Enter code STRUGGLINGWELL at checkout and be sure to put a Quiet Time Journal AND a 2018 Planner in your cart to redeem the offer. What we chat about: Deep things Deana has learned in seasons of waiting The story behind Anchored Press A time Deana prayed a huge prayer and watched God do the impossible How Deana quiets herself enough to hear from God The importance of finding a group that can support and encourage you Links mentioned: Inspired Retreat Invitation to Solitude and Silence: Experiencing God's Transforming Presence Revlon Salon One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer Revelation Wellness Podcast Where to find Deana: website // facebook // instagram // twitter // pinterest Episode Sponsors: Queen Bee Market CanvasPeopleGet an 11x14 canvas FREE + shipping by using the promo code GONE at checkout (for a limited time) Free Day Popcorn Get 20% off your purchase when you use the coupon code STRUGGLEWELL thru December 15, 2017 Support the show: Shop Amazon Affiliate Link Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram or Facebook because I want to hear YOUR thoughts on this episode! If you've been encouraged by the show, please share it with another mom. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together!

#113 Believing Forward with Sally Clarkson Nov 06, 2017

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Sally Clarkson is the beloved author of multiple bestselling books including Own Your Life,The Lifegiving Home and Desperate with her daughter Sarah, and most recently, Different with her son Nathan. As a mother of four, she has inspired thousands of women through conferences, resources, and books with Whole Heart Ministries. She has also advocated relentlessly for the power of motherhood and the influence of home through her Mom Heart conferences, speaking to audiences on several continents. What we chat about: How to build a Biblical family culture Simple ways to encourage others Understanding the different seasons of motherhood How to best love your difficult child The ways your children benefit when you find grace for yourself Starting conversations around the table Making your home the "it" place to be for your kid's friends Thrifty ways to make your house feel like a home Links mentioned: The Lifegiving Table: Nurturing Faith through Feasting, One Meal at a Time The Lifegiving Home: Creating a Place of Belonging and Becoming Different: The Story of an Outside-the-Box Kid and the Mom Who Loved Him Where to find Sally: website // podcast // facebook // instagram // twitter // youtube // pinterest Episode Sponsors: Preluvi -Free shipping on all orders of $15 or more with coupon code MSW Hello Fresh - $30 off your first meal by using the promo code MSW30 at checkout Free Day Popcorn - Get 20% off your purchase when you use the coupon code STRUGGLEWELL thru December 15, 2017 Support the show: Shop Amazon Affiliate Link Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram or Facebook because I want to hear YOUR thoughts on this episode! If you've been encouraged by the show, please share it with another mom. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together!

#112 Catch and Release with September McCarthy Oct 30, 2017

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September McCarthy is the Founder and Hostess of the non-profit, Raising Generations Today; an author; wife to her "builder" and the mother of ten children. Although as a parent she considers her primary responsibility to raise kingdom builders and world changers, as an individual God has called her "to encourage all women to be brave and to embrace the gifts that God has placed upon them to hand the torch of the Gospel to their family and those around them." What we chat about: What sparked her to start Raising Generations Today The crux of motherhood - catch and release Championing other mothers The importance of filling your cup before it's empty Recognizing your focus and determining if it matches your vision for motherhood Understanding your children's love languages Exposing your kids to your weaknesses The differences in being purposeful and being consumed Rules for communication during family meetings How to struggle well with your kids when they refuse to listen Links mentioned: Why Motherhood Matters: An Invitation to Purposeful Parenting {Why} Motherhood Matters Journal: Taking The Steps Where to find September: website // facebook // twitter // instagram // pinterest Episode Sponsors: Free Day Popcorn Get 20% off your purchase when you use the coupon code STRUGGLEWELL thru December 15, 2017 Daily HarvestGet 3 items FREE when you use the promo code MSW Support the show: Shop Amazon Affiliate Link Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram or Facebook because I want to hear YOUR thoughts on this episode! If you've been encouraged by the show, please share it with another mom. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together!

Problem Solved: Halloween Plus Some Other Things Oct 27, 2017

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In this episode I discovered something I liked on Instagram and Rebecca let me know it's been around for ages. We talked about whether or not we feel like devil raves are good events for our children to attend. I insulted dresses she likes on accident and she took a firm stand against people trying to bully her into taking an oily journey.

#111 Setting Goals with Lara Casey Oct 23, 2017

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Lara Casey is a believer in the “impossible,” helping women to live on purpose through the many hats she wears in her parent company, Lara Casey Media. She founded Southern Weddings magazine a decade ago and is the CEO of Cultivate What Matters. Lara is also the founder of the Making Things Happen movement, a nationally-acclaimed workshop that has been sold out for the last eight years and has toured over 40 cities. Lara frequently speaks on goal-setting, faith, mission-centered business, and is the creator of the PowerSheets Goal Planner. As if all that wasn't enough, Lara is also an author, wife, and mother of three. What we chat about: Finding worth, not in accomplishments, but in your identity in Christ Practical ways to slow down and take a step back Setting goals that truly matter How tending an orchid became a symbol of revival in Lara's life Cultivated dreaming and what you can do today to start accomplishing your goals Setting goals seasonally and celebrating progress Getting unstuck by acknowledging where you are Using your love languages to stay connected with your spouse Links mentioned: Make it Happen: Surrender Your Fear. Take the Leap. Live On Purpose. Cultivate: A Grace-Filled Guide to Growing an Intentional Life What's Best Next: How the Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things Done Where to find Lara: website // facebook // instagram // pinterest // twitter Episode Sponsors: Free Day Popcorn 20% off your purchase with the code STRUGGLEWELL thru December 15, 2017 RXBAR25% off your first order using the promo code MSW Support the show: Shop Amazon Affiliate Link Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram or Facebook because I want to hear YOUR thoughts on this episode! If you've been encouraged by the show, please share it with another mom. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together!

#110 Thinking Outside the Box with Elizabeth Quintal Oct 16, 2017

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Elizabeth Quintal spent over a decade working with homeless children before making the decision to stay at home full time with her "cheeky" son, to keep writing and styling on her blog Cheeky Days, and to start a subscription box business called Outside The Box. Outside The Box is a subscription box by a family for families inspiring connection, creativity and community. Elizabeth's goal is to provide families a simple and meaningful way to give back to the community by delivering a curated box every month with a new theme always focused on sharing the value of dreaming big and giving back. Get 20% off any Outside the Box purchase using the coupon code: Mom Struggling Well What we chat about: Elizabeth's (then) upcoming move to Madrid and the motivation behind her life-altering decision How working with homeless families taught her to love, show compassion, and stop judging others The life-changing power of treating all people with love and understanding,regardless of status Balancing truth and grace Avoiding being overwhelmed through hope and faith How Elizabeth's passion for teaching kids kindness, empathy, diversity and building community inspired her business The importance of having hard, honest conversations with our children Putting an emphasis on teaching empathy and community rather than allowing society to fill in the blanks Links mentioned: Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead Where to find Elizabeth: website // facebook // instagram // pinterest // twitter Episode Sponsor: Rebecca Renfrow & Anchored Press You can thrive as a business owner and as a mom, merging the two God given roles with grace and ease. Struggling with self doubt and fear? And guilt? Rebecca's job is to help you get out of the rut you are in and move forward in your business, while thriving as a mom. You can do this. I can't wait to help you reach your goals, grow a business you are proud of, make more money, and LIVE YOUR LIFE ON PURPOSE as a mom and an entrepreneur! Because you CAN do both...well! Head to rebeccarenfrow.com to sign up for your coaching package! Anchored Press is a Christian planner that keeps you focused on God as you organize your day. It's got everything you need for your time with God, keeping track of which meals your kids actually will eat and what's happening in your schedule this week. Try them out if you haven't already. You'll love your planner! Support the show: Shop Amazon Affiliate Link Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram or Facebook because I want to hear YOUR thoughts on this episode! If you've been encouraged by the show, please share it with another mom. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together!

#109 Slowing Down with Nichole Nordeman Oct 09, 2017

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Nichole Nordeman is a recording artist and songwriter with numerous #1 and top 10 singles to her credit and cumulative album sales of over one million. A two-time Gospel Music Association winner for Female Vocalist Of The Year, she has won a total of nine Dove Awards. Nichole is also a single mother who recently publish the book Slow Down that encourages moms to celebrate the every day moments of motherhood. What we chat about: How Nichole tackles being an extreme introvert who lives in the spotlight The story behind her song "Slow Down" and its very personal music video Coping with life when you find yourself somewhere you never planned on being The perception of working moms vs. stay at home moms The shame of divorce, especially within the church The importance of connecting with women in different phases of their journey Struggling to let go of people pleasing How restoration often doesn't look the way we think it should Becoming comfortable with not having all the answers Tips on how to make awkward conversations with your teens less intimidating Equating exhaustion with being a good parent and self care Links mentioned: Slow Down (book) Slow Down (song) What the Health? Where to find Nichole: website // facebook // twitter // instagram Episode Sponsor: Anchored Press & Daily Harvest Anchored Press is a Christian planner that keeps you focused on God as you organize your day. It's got everything you need for your time with God, keeping track of which meals your kids actually will eat and what's happening in your schedule this week. Try them out if you haven't already. You'll love your planner! Daily Harvest is on a mission to make fresh, organic ingredients in innovative forms accessible and convenient to everyone in America. By tapping into a new kind of frozen technology, they're able to offer customers what they like to think is an invaluable ‘life hack’ ready in 30 seconds, saving you time, stress and money - and it’s all without having to feel like you are trading anything out. Get 3 items FREE when you use the promo code MSW! Support the show: Shop Amazon Affiliate Link Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram or Facebook because I want to hear YOUR thoughts on this episode! If you've been encouraged by the show, please share it with another mom. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together!

#108: Small Things with Melanie Shankle Oct 02, 2017

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Melanie Shankle is a public speaker and the author of three New York Times bestselling books - Sparkly Green Earrings, The Antelope in the Living Room, and Nobody’s Cuter Than You. Her new book, Church of the Small Things, released on October 3, 2017. Formerly a pharmaceutical sales rep, Melanie started The Big Mama Blog in July 2006 and is the co-host of The Big Boo Cast with fellow author/speaker Sophie Hudson. What we chat about: Dealing with the perception of having one child Finding contentment in small moments Being consistent with who we are in front of our kids and with our outside lives How spreading ourselves too thin affects our family Navigating the emotions of a teenage daughter Trusting your teen Thoughts on when to give your child a cell phone The basics of football - clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose Where to find Melanie: website // facebook // twitter // instagram // podcast Episode Sponsor: Preluvi // Code: MSW Support the show: Shop Amazon Affiliate Link Share the Struggle! Find me on Instagram or Facebook because I want to hear YOUR thoughts on this episode! If you've been encouraged by the show, please share it with another mom. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together!

Problem Solved: Friendship Sep 26, 2017

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We may have accidentally solved real friendship problems this month! We also cover the history of friendship, Rebecca talked about a public naked experience she had yesterday and we even talked about conflict we have had. AND we sang several times.

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