Hey, Sister! is the motivational Southern sister hosted podcast promoting self-awareness and self-improvement in a conversational way. With values rooted in their Texan upbringing, Courtney and Carley aren’t afraid to offer straight talkin’ sisterly advice with a heap of love. Tune in for stories, research, guest experts, quirky southern adages and a call to action every week.
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In this short concluding episode of Season 2, Courtney and Carley share information for a giveaway and explain their decision to temporarily step back from podcasting (without a planned date for returning). Thank you for listening this season! We love you sisters. Visit www.heysisterpodcast.org/giveaway for giveaway information or check out our sto…
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4 Basic Skills for Parents and Children Part 2 // Janice Mireles and Rachael Moss
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Teaching children to accept “no” answers and follow instructions are critical skills. When family members learn these skills and incorporate them into their daily lives, behaviors can be corrected and the parent-child relationship is more connected. Janice Mireles and Rachael Moss, parenting experts and Teaching Self-Government mentors, join Courtn…
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4 Basic Skills for Parents and Children Part 1 // Rachael Moss and Janice Mireles
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Best friend parenting experts Janice Mireles and Rachael Moss join Courtney and Carley to discuss 2 of the 4 basic skills within Teaching Self-Government: Accepting consequences and disagreeing appropriately. Janice and Rachael give an overview of all 4 basic skills, then share specific examples and benefits of accepting consequences and what it me…
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The importance and benefits of pre-teaching ourselves and our children is discussed with parenting expert Paije Baumert, a mentor from Teaching Self-Government. Paije gives a brief overview of 4 basic skills every child and adult need to understand and shares the skill she utilizes most in her daily life as a mother of an 18-month old (giving no-an…
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Ready, Aim, Mother! Moving the Family Forward // Nicholeen Peck
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Family vision, family mission, proactive parenting, the roles of mother and father—it’s all covered in this compelling conversation with Nicholeen Peck, parenting expert and founder of the proven parenting system Teaching Self-Government. Nicholeen is one of the world’s leading voices in protecting and supporting the family, and her love for mother…
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Connect 3: God, Others, Me! // Rebecca George
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Author, speaker and podcaster Rebecca George joins Courtney and Carley to discuss using talents to fulfill personal callings through connection to God, others and self. Call to Action: Practice obedience in our callings. “The outcome is His, the obedience is yours!” (Not sure what your calling is? Try creating a venn diagram to figure it out—discus…
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Launching into Connection with Confidence // Tamara Lichfield
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Certified trauma support specialist, resiliency professional and life coach Tamara Lichfield joins Courtney and Carley to talk about establishing connections from a place of confidence. Tamara discusses post-traumatic growth, stepping outside of comfort zones, exercising integrity, and avoiding making assumptions. This episode is the third episode …
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Sympathy, Empathy and Boundaries // Tamara Lichfield
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Life Coach Tamara Lichfield joins Courtney and Carley to teach the difference between sympathy and empathy, the symptoms of codependency and the format for setting boundaries. This episode is Part 2 of 3 within thse Connection Prep mini-series, airing April 2023. Referenced Quotes: “I think so often, what people misunderstand about boundaries is th…
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Life coach Tamara Lichfield shares with sisters Courtney and Carley the basics of healthy connection—communication styles to avoid and listening strategies to incorporate. This episode is part 1 in a 3-part series with Tamara about preparing oneself to make healthy connections. Resources Connect with Tamara http://www.becomingshatterproof.us https:…
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New season, new focus, same sisterly spirit and banter! Join sisters Carley and Courtney for the first episode of Season 2 as they describe the over-arching theme for this season (connection), their recent life happenings and a recap of their most impactful lessons during Season 1. Resources heysisterpodcast.org https://www.instagram.com/theheysist…
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Join Courtney and Carley for the one year anniversary episode of Hey, Sister! A personal feel good life-sitcom moment from this year is shared and the new “salt of the earth” mini series is introduced. This episode is part of the feel good fall series, packed with interviews and sisterly advice to increase feelings of peace and confidence going int…
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Overcoming perfectionism, tapping into creativity, and recognizing the beauties of failure are discussed in today’s episode about finding comfort in a chaotic world. Susan Chapman joins co-hosts Courtney and Carley to share her “joy in becoming” mindset and the various benefits of this mental shift as a recent widow and mother of six children. This…
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Wardrobe stylist Delee Cox joins Courtney and Carley to discuss slow fashion and finding the perfect balance between intentional and functional clothing items. This episode is part of the feel good fall series, packed with interviews and sisterly advice to increase feelings of peace and confidence going into the holiday season and beyond. Call to A…
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The joys of connection and the responsibilities of hostessing are discussed in today’s episode with guest expert Sarah Clark from The Dainty Pear. Sarah and co-hosts Carley and Courtney swap hostessing stories jam-packed with learning experiences as Sarah shares her advice for creating connection-rich dining experiences. This episode is part of the…
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Safety guru and full-time mom boss Robyn Warner joins Courtney and Carley for an empowering discussion about personal safety. As a survivor of a brutal sexual assault herself and an active advocate for women, Robyn thoroughly understands the mental battle between intuition and logic and offers guidance and helpful tips for trusting and preparing on…
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My Funny Friend and Me // Mallory Everton and Whitney Call
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The importance of prioritizing time with friends is discussed with comedy professionals Whitney Call and Mallory Everton. As members of the comedy sketch group JK! Studios and best friends, these two ladies are experts on the topic of embracing humor within friendships. This episode is part of the feel good fall series, packed with interviews and s…
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House love coach Carly Thornock joins cohost sisters Courtney and Carley for an episode about intentionally bringing joy and fun into your life and home this fall. This episode is part of the feel good fall series, packed with interviews and sisterly advice to increase feelings of peace and confidence going into the holiday season and beyond. Call …
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Mental health advocate and founder of the women’s movement ANYA (A New You Again) joins cohost sisters Courtney and Carley for a motivational episode all about the importance of mental wellness. Aubrey shares a memorable acronym (MOMMY) to aid in remembering simple steps women can take to incorporate mental health exercises in practical ways. This …
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Fall is here and for many moms that means it’s time to schedule the annual family photo shoot. (Oh, shoot!) Chelsea Barton, photographer, shares her go-to tips and tricks for making a family photo session as successful as possible. Join sisters Courtney and Carley and guest expert Chelsea for this relatable conversation about the highs and lows of …
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The science, art, and heart of sewing are discussed in today’s episode as quilting expert Melanie Collette joins “Hey, Sister!” hosts Courtney and Carley. Melanie shares simple beginner sewing project ideas and the essential tools every home should have. Don’t miss this encouraging Home Economics class; the conclusion of the “Hey, Sister!” Back to …
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Rachel Nielson, host of 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms, shares writing strategies with sisters Courtney and Carley in this episode all about the importance using writing as a tool to process emotions, remember fleeting, happy moments and convey messages in an impactful way. Leading with a hook, including sensory details, the “show me don’t tell me” phi…
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Alli Roper, host of Wiser World Podcast, joins sisters Courtney and Carley for an uplifting conversation about the importance of learning world history. The freeing nature of curiosity and the benefits of thinking critically are discussed as Alli shares 3 engaging stories about “hidden” historical figures in past and modern times. Tune in for this …
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DIY sensation Adriana López joins sisters Courtney and Carley to discuss woodworking, the value of using power tools and the joy in discovering the potential of a scrap piece of wood. Tune in for this motivational “atta-girl” Shop Class; part of the Hey, Sister! Back to School series, airing August-September 2022. Call to Action: “I challenge all o…
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Ready, Set, Go! Personal and Group Fitness Trainer Mary Eagan of Akin Fitness in Western Oklahoma joins Courtney and Carley for this inspirational episode about the importance of movement in our daily lives. Mary reminds the sisterhood to try new exercises and be aware of food intake. Tune in for this fast and fun PE class; part of the Hey, Sister!…
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Budgeting expert and Centsei Financial co-founder Mikayla Ockey joins Courtney and Carley to discuss the emotional tie between behaviors and budgeting. Budgeting trends and pitfalls are discussed and personal experiences swapped in this episode all about putting data over drama. Tune in for this emotion-based Math class; part of the Hey, Sister! Ba…
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The lovely and talented world-touring musician Maren Paris Cline joins Courtney and Carley to discuss the value of music in our daily lives. Maren recounts the benefits of having a music-infused childhood and shares her intentional efforts as an adult to utilize music as an inspirational power in her life. Tune in for this epic Music Class; part of…
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Behind the scenes outtakes from Episode 42 Rub Some Dirt in it! with Kathleen Mooney We just can't get enough of our science teacher for the Hey, Sister! Back to School series. If you enjoyed the life sciences/gardening lesson from Ep 42, join us for a few more stories from the life of our new favorite science teacher.…
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YouTube farm and garden sensation Kathleen Mooney joins the Hey, Sisterhood to share gardening tips and tricks you’ve never heard before. Kathleen’s contagious can-do spirit combined with her southern charm will motivate you to learn more about the world around you and the food you consume. Tune in for this epic Science Class; part of the Hey, Sist…
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Embarrassing stories from school days are swapped among sisters Courtney, Carley and Cassidy as the new Back to School series kicks off! Unintentional dirty jokes, failed fence-scaling attempts, snot rocket sneezes and more are shared in this conversational podcast. This is the first episode in the back to school series, airing Aug-Sep 2022. Call t…
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All things hair are discussed in this open and slightly awkward sisterly chat about hair on the female body. This episode starts with a motivational story about donating hair to a worthy organization, then takes a surprising turn as the sisters swap opinions about the choice to groom or embrace hair growth on the eyebrows, legs, armpits and bikini …
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Who’da thunk she’d love that?! Sisters and hosts Courtney and Carley each share 3 things they enjoy, but never imagined they would like. Lipstick, mini-vans and Chic-fil-a are just a few of the surprising discoveries shared in this episode. As part of the summer hot topics series, this episode will have you asking yourself what “who’d thunk?!” prod…
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Texting + Etiquette = Textiquette. Sisters Courtney and Carley swap opinions and share survey responses regarding text messaging dos and don’ts across multiple generations. Read reports and the use of emojis, GIFs and ellipses are discussed as well as timely responses and using phones during social gatherings. This episode is part of the summer hot…
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Courtney and Carley discuss the freedom of speech and the art of commenting in love and disagreement on Facebook. Four tendencies of common social media reactions are explained as well as the human need for expressing opinions. Call to Action: Comment on a post you disagree with on social media this week; show respect and love while articulating yo…
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Courtney and Carley swap opinions on the 5 Ws of babysitting: who makes a great sitter, what’s the going rate, where do you find the ideal babysitter, when to connect with a babysitter, and why utilizing a babysitter is essential. Recommendations for how to make a babysitter more comfortable as well as features of babysitters that “wow” parents are…
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Sisters Courtney and Carley explore the hot topic of expanding our social circles in this week’s episode all about fostering new friendships. Carley shares her strategies for striking up a conversation with a new acquaintance and Courtney advises on the art of introducing others. Both sisters share examples—good, bad and ugly—from their own persona…
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In honor of Father’s Day and as part of the summer hot topics series, sisters Courtney and Carley share their beliefs about the divine nature of men and women. Faith-based values are discussed as well as personal experiences navigating the roles of husband and wife within the family. This is the second episode in the summer hot topics series airing…
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Courtney and Carley kick-off the summer hot topics series with an episode all about choosing to be a fun mom in the face of play place closures throughout the United States. Speculation about why play places continue to stay closed and simple summer activity ideas are swapped. This is the first episode in the eight-part summer hot topic series, whi…
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Does it still take a village to raise a child in today’s world? Beth Ann Sands, Texas mom and DJ, joins the Hey, Sisterhood for an episode filled with mic drop moments about positively influencing and relating to teenagers in our communities. This is the fifth and final episode in the 5-part series on motherhood, airing May 2022. Call to Action: Su…
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Tyla Bearss of Cake-N-Tyla joins co-hosts Courtney and Carley and shares her experiences, tips and tricks for pursuing personal passions as a mom. Tyla, Courtney and Carley swap stories and personal philosophies about trying to manage motherhood responsibilities while carving out time to practice new skills. This is the fourth episode in the 5-part…
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Rachel Homolak, founder and administrator of the popular Bluey Memes Facebook group, joins the Hey, Sisterhood for a witty conversation about the importance of embracing laughter during the “dramedy” of motherhood. The art of the meme, messy cars, and worldwide friendships based on a shared love for a kids’ TV show are all discussed in this third e…
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Adoption advocate and expert Steve Sunday joins Courtney and Carley and sheds light on the heroic yet heartbreaking decision a birth mother makes to lovingly place her child for adoption. Steve explains basic adoption terminology and statistics, the role between birth parents and adoptive parents and the tender yet painful process of relinquishing …
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Courtney and Carley swap birth stories in an episode devoted to honoring motherhood and various delivery preferences. The term “scrunchy” is explained as it relates to motherhood (silky + crunchy = scrunchy). Perspectives on medicated vs. unmedicated births are shared. Carley offers a pep talk on letting curiosity fuel you and Courtney proposes one…
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Bippity, Boppity, Book it! // Alexandria Palmer
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Guest expert Alexandria Palmer discusses all things Disneyland with the Hey, Sisterhood in this magical episode filled with tips and trips for navigating the happiest place on earth. As two Disneyland novices, Courtney and Carley ask Alexandria questions about everything from the general atmosphere and the Genie+ Service to baby swap, sweet treats …
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Vacation, All We Ever Wanted // Brit Snarr
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Travel enthusiast Brit Snarr discusses tips and tricks for family vacations in this adventure-happy episode. Brit shares ideas for fun and memorable vacation practices and her favorite family-friendly destinations. Carley, Courtney and Brit discuss real-life aspects of vacationing as a mom: souvenirs for kids, being the “fun mom”, taking photos, an…
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Hostess with the Mostess // Courtney Sandberg
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Superhost Courtney Sandberg joins the “Hey, Sisterhood” for a fun conversation all about Airbnbs, covering the topics of: differences between hotels and Airbnbs, lessons learned when first becoming an Airbnb host, the importance of communication between host and guest, tips and tricks for booking a stay, and leaving and receiving reviews. Courtney …
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Unlock your creativity through travel! Madeline Becker Hamilton, Ivy City Co. Chief Marketing Officer, joins Courtney and Carley and inspires the Hey, Sisterhood community to take a trip, learn something new, strengthen relationships, be spontaneous, pack essentials and enjoy all the benefits of adventuring. Madeline is passionate about discovering…
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Sisters Courtney, Carley and Cassidy revisit the topic of a previous episode (6, Happy Pants), and the idea that sometimes no matter how hard we try to put on happy pants and choose joy, life tries to metaphorically pants us! Each sister shares a recent story in which they made conscious efforts to choose joy repeatedly when challenges seemed to do…
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Freshen Up Your Space // Tiffany Fatheree
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Interior decorator and owner of Waco’s The Findery, Tiffany Fatheree, sheds light on freshening up spaces. Tiffany invites the Hey, Sisterhood to throw out the design rule book and shares her top pieces advice for keeping homes personalized yet transitional. Realistic budgets, timing, paint colors, peel and stick wallpaper, personal confidence and …
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Nearly a dozen women within the Hey, Sisterhood community share their favorite cleaning products and practices in this episode all about making cleaning house more fun and functional. “Group Chat” style episodes of Hey, Sister! include information provided by listeners and supporters of the Hey, Sister! Podcast. This is part 3 in a 4-part series on…
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Professional organizer Jen Whetten shares the SPACE method with Courtney and Carley (Sort, Purge, Assign, Contain, Educate). Benefits of organizing as well as realistic expectations are discussed along with practical advice for where to begin on your organizing journey. This is part 2 in a 4-part series on spring cleaning. Weekly call to action, re…
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