Two Kids and A Career

What happens when you put a career focused woman, with two kids, in a
room with a microphone? Lots of laughter, tears and advice!

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S1E20: Losing A Pet Is Never Easy Sep 03, 2019

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“Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day. It is amazing how much love and laughter they bring into our lives and even how much closer we become with each other because of them.” John Grogan, American Author

Full disclosure, if you aren’t an animal lover or don’t understand how a pet can be considered part of your family, this episode isn’t for you.

The final episode of Season 1 is dedicated to Brian and Jill’s first baby, Apple, an English Bulldog. A couple of months ago, Apple passed away unexpectedly.

A dedication is the least Jill could do. After all, she’s pretty much the reason why Jill started this podcast.

S1E19: No Filter Needed Aug 27, 2019

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Four women sharing the same story. Each a working mom with emotional toddlers. Each trying to handle and cope with their own emotions. Each trying to do their best every single day.

Joining Jill Devine this week, the ladies behind Socially Jen & Co.: Jen Singleton, Alicia Underwood, and Becky Lairson.

As experts of creating a filtered version within this constantly changing digital age, we decided to dive into the unedited version of these hilarious ladies and their relationships with one another.

S1E18: She Had At Least Five Miscarriages While Trying To Conceive Aug 20, 2019

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This week’s guest on Two Kids and A Career had at least five miscarriages that she knows of. Kate Rodenfels shared her infertility struggles, as well as the lessons she learned with the hope of helping someone who may be going through a similar situation.

S1E17: He’s A Recovering Alcoholic And Battling Cancer, But Motivating Others With His Positive Attitude Aug 14, 2019

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Paul Cook is a recovering alcoholic who is using his past behavior to help others. He’s helping educate youth and their parents about risky behavior and what can come from it. He discussed this very important educational piece with Jill Devine on this week’s episode of Two Kids and A Career.

S1E16: If You Want To Have A Healthier Lifestyle And Attitude, YOU Have To Make The Change And Surround Yourself With People That Want The Same Thing Aug 06, 2019

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On this week’s episode of Two Kids and A Career, a topic that still has a negative stigma attached to it is discussed. That topic is mental health. Toni Peanick is the owner of The Color Room, a local spa and salon located in Wentzville, MO. She opened up about her battle with depression and anxiety and the way she coped with it in the past vs. the way she copes with it now.

S1E15: Raising Your Child When You Don’t Have Money Vs. Raising Your Child When You Have Money Jul 30, 2019

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Imagine this … Christmas is right around the corner and you can’t afford to buy your child one gift. You don’t want to disappoint them, so you find something in your house and try to take it back to a store that doesn’t even carry the item you are trying to take back because you want your child to have a gift under the Christmas tree on Christmas day. That was a hard reality for Dave Glover, host of the Dave Glover Show on FM NewsTalk 97.1. Dave talked to Jill Devine about his financial hardships and the lessons it has taught him as a father.

S1E14: (Part 1): She's A Fitness Guru, A Photographer, An Essential Oil Advocate, and Most Importantly, A Friend Jul 23, 2019

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Joy Holdmeier is the creator of Go Fit Mom. She's "motivating & coaching you to become a fit mom, raise a healthy family, and create your happy life".

In this week's episode, Joy talked to Jill Devine about Go Fit Mom and the REAL truth behind it. It's not about a diet or trying to be skinny because those things don't work. It's about being healthy - body and mind.

Her motto is one to write down and keep close to your heart ... "If you love your children, take care of their mother."

S1E14: (Part 2): Tips On How To Keep Your Children and Yourself From Engaging In Negative Self-Image Talk Jul 23, 2019

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In Part 2, Joy Holdmeier talked in detail about her three daughters and how she's raising them to not engage in negative self-image talk. One word she constantly uses with her girls is the word STRONG. She also tells her daughters not to focus on what someone's body looks like, but what it's for.

Also, Joy and Jill Devine talked even more about Joy's business, Go Fit Mom, in Part 2. Joy touched on how Got Fit Mom helps with self-development for women and how your health, your energy, your attitude, and your strength will help you get better at all areas of your life.

S1E13: The Moms From #IMOMSOHARD Jul 16, 2019

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The Moms behind #IMOMSOHARD, Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley, were Jill Devine’s guests this week. These ladies are hilarious and they aren’t afraid to talk about their parenting fails and wins! From their bio, “They laugh about all of the craziness that comes with being a mom and they want you to laugh about it too! From snot to stretchmarks to sleepless nights, Kristin and Jen know firsthand that parenting is a hard job ... They try, they fail, they support each other, and they mom as hard as they can.”

On this week's episode, the ladies talked about their current comedy tour (“Mom’s Night Out: Round 2”), married sex, their guilty pleasure food, being a “mom dancer”, advice for new moms, and SO much more!

S1E12: A Father Stays Sober For His Son Jul 09, 2019

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Our kids can be a driving force in the decisions we make. For example, one father stopped drinking alcohol the day his son was born. He knew he had a problem and didn’t want his son to be affected by it. Jill Devine spoke to the son, Haze, about his father’s decision.

Now a father himself, Haze has realized he has a problem with alcohol and his son is his driving force to stay sober. In this week’s episode, it all comes full circle. Haze opens up about his past and current struggle to stay sober.

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