Best Kirby S Kids Podcasts (2024)

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Sidetracked with Beth McCord :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 473]

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Today’s podcast kicks off with a real-life example of how the enneagram can improve relationships and facilitate healthy conflict resolution. Heather sent our guest, Beth McCord, a less than friendly email recently and Beth responded with grace and understanding because she knows how to navigate our personalities, what a gift. Our guest Beth is a w…

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Don’t Dad Alone :: Dustin Nickerson [Ep 472]

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Father’s Day is quickly approaching and Dustin Nickerson- Comedian, author, and podcaster- is here to share all things funny and serious about parenting. On his podcast with his wife Melissa, they laugh at and also talk about the tough parts of parenting. I ask him about what it is like to try and balance family, travel for work, and attempt to hav…

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Sidetracked by American Idol, Father’s Day, and Eyebrows :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 471]

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Today’s sidetracked starts off with Cynthia airing her grievances. We talk about eyebrows and all of the products we use to get them to grow. Then move on to an update about our Patreons which we find out are the Wal-Mart and Target of that platform. I guess once you start posting content people remember they are paying for it. We also talk about o…

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Listen Now: Happily Never After: Dan & Nancy 5:15

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Nancy Brophy fills her novels with romantic betrayals and murder. It’s a far cry from her quiet life in the suburbs, where she and her chef husband, Dan, are living out their golden years. But when Dan is shot dead, Nancy finds herself at the center of a murder case that could be ripped from the pages of her novels. From Wondery, this is a story ab…

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Creating a Family Tech Plan :: Andrea Davis [Ep 470]

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Do you feel like since 2020 your family tech rules have gone out the window? How do you handle tech guidelines if both parents are not on the same page? Do you find it difficult to manage different ages and stages when it comes to screens? Andrea Davis, a mom of five with a degree in secondary education, is here to share a ton of wisdom and guidanc…

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Finding Freedom from Habitual Sin :: Kirby Kelly [Ep 469]

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Have you ever struggled with a repetitive sin that you can’t seem to break on your own? Do you swing from feelings of shame to justifying sin as no big deal? Do you understand the enemy’s tactics and how he preys on our weaknesses? Today Kirby Kelly- speaker, author, scholar, and Christian content creator- joins me to share her powerful and very vu…

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Sidetracked with Toni Collier :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 468]

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Today kicks off our new sidetracked series with a surprise guest! Toni Collier- author, speaker, podcaster, and single mom- joins us to cover all the topics. Toni is the author of Broken Crayons Still Color and encourages people that even in the hard and dark parts of life God is waiting to use us. In our brokenness, we can see God in the land of t…

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Hope and Help for Taboo Topics in Postpartum Care :: Krystle Howald [Ep 467]

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Did you know that once you are postpartum you are always postpartum? Do you have issues from pregnancy, birth, or c-sections that have followed you and don’t know where to turn? Do you know that only 4% of parents are getting the movement that they need? Today Krystle Howald, a women’s health physical therapist and co-founder of Expecting and Empow…

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Honoring Moms, the Unsung Heroes :: Rebecca St. James [Ep 466]

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Rebecca St. James, a popular Australian American contemporary Christian singer, songwriter and actress, is here to talk about the amazing new movie Unsung Hero, which chronicles her family's journey to rebuild their lives from the ground up. She shares personal stories from her childhood and how their mom’s faith stands up against all odds and insp…

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Sidetracked by 1980’s Mother’s Day, LTK, and Bad Book Reviews :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 465]

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As usual, this sidetracked has so much packed into it, especially as we head into Mother’s Day and the end-of-school-year chaos. We recap my son Quade’s final high school musical performance as Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast. Once again the tears are flowing as I process having a senior and all of the final milestones that come along with it. Cynt…

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Stewarding Sacred and Spiritual Disciplines at Home :: Jennifer Pepito [Ep 464] 50:01

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Do you feel like you are just existing with your family instead of being intentional? Are you finding it hard to consistently spend time with the Lord as a busy mom? Do you wonder how to train your kids in Godly principles and practices that last a lifetime? Today Jennifer Pepito- author, podcaster, and homeschool curriculum writer- joins me to tal…

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When You’re Busy and Stressed by Mom Life Expectations :: Joanna Weaver [Ep 463] 49:55

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Do you often feel like you are dropping all the spinning plates? That you can’t keep up or believe the lie that you are the worst mom and wife? Do you wonder why you are not further along, why does everyone else seem to have it together? Today Joanna Weaver- author, speaker, and podcaster- joins me to discuss her new book Embracing Trust. We also s…

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House Rules and Learning to Love your Home :: Myquillyn Smith [Ep 462] 51:47

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Do you feel like you just need more money to create a home you love? Do you want an inviting home that feels peaceful and open to your friends and family? Are you confused about your decorating style and end up buying random decor that does not work? Myquillyn Smith, author and founder of the Nesting Place, joins me to help with all of the House Ru…

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When You’re Disappointed in Mom Life Limitations :: Sara Hagerty [Ep 461]

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Do you feel as if you are always measuring yourself as a mom? Do you feel like the pressure to keep up with moms around you is overwhelming? Do you feel snappy or resentful at your kids and husband?Today, author Sara Hagerty joins me to talk about her new book, The Gift Of Limitations. She is a wife and mom of seven with four adopted kids. Sara sha…

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Sidetracked by Instagram Arguments, Chicos, and End-of-School Year Emotions :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 460]

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Right off the bat Cynthia and I get sidetracked by my grumpy mood. A mood I blamed on an instagram battle but probably more about my grief of having a senior who is actually going to college! There’s some rehashing of the Bachelor, Heather’s advice for renting with Turo and discussion whether audiobooks count as reading. We also get sidetracked tal…

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From Ruin to Redemption :: Nadia Louise [Ep 459]

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Earbud and Trigger warningWe live on the other side of the Resurrection! If you find yourself in the middle of brokenness and ruin, we pray this episode reminds you, how you have a heavenly Father God who is in the redemption business. Today Nadia Louise joins me to share her powerful testimony. Her story is woven with so many layers of trauma and …

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Emotional Maturity, Teamwork, and 25 years of Marriage :: Bruce and Heather [Ep 458]

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Bruce joins me today to discuss 25 years of marriage and answer listener questions like- What did you learn in year 25 that you wish you knew in year 1? How do you make time for intimacy? How to handle times when your significant other is having a struggle with faith? And, What are you looking forward to when your kids are grown and flown? I discus…

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Three Faith Pillars for Parenting Teens :: Melissa Kruger [Ep 457]

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Do you feel like you are on the hamster wheel of expectations this culture throws at your teen? Do you feel the pressure and pull of having them in every sport, activity, and tutor to excel? Is church becoming a point of struggle every Sunday? Melissa Kruger joins me to talk about all things teen and how to raise them in this culture that is pointi…

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Changing the Atmosphere of Your Home with Positive Parenting :: Ralphie Jacobs [Ep 456] 39:14

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Is your home a place of peace or one of anger and frustration? Do you feel exhausted from the arguing and bickering between kids? Does the bedtime struggle make most evenings end in overwhelm? Ralphie Jacobs is here to help us understand the science and tactics behind Positive Parenting. She started her career in early childhood education and soon …

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Secure Borders and the Compassionate Christian :: Bri Stensrud [Ep 455]

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Do you feel the pull between protecting your family and kids while having compassion on the orphan and the widow who are crossing our borders? Do you feel confused about immigration laws and sustainable immigration practices? Today Bri Stensrud, author, human dignity advocate, and the Director at Women of Welcome shares her heart on immigration. Sh…

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Sidetracked by Throat Gurgles, Unlikely Friendships and Trash Can Valentines :: special guest Rachel Green [Ep 454]

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Today’s show starts with a small hiccup and then really gets going with our guest and listener Rachel Green (but not that one ;)). We discussed what we had for breakfast and it was everything from a frittata, to coconut milk yogurt with all the toppings, to a Diet Dr. Pepper with saltines. Can you guess who ate what? Rachel admits to being sidetrac…

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Hope for the Hopeless Marriage :: Kathy Bush [Ep 453] 55:25

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If you need a reminder that God can redeem and restore a broken marriage, this week’s guest, Kathy Bush shares her powerful restoration testimony. Kathy and Tim have been married for 42 years, many of those years filled with hurt, pain and infidelity. Their story centers around a primary marriage challenge —bringing two stories, backgrounds, and ex…

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Bad Magic | The Lawsuit | 6 27:41

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Enochian reinvents itself amid the revelations about its disgraced founder. But Serhat’s family strikes back. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The What, Why and Work-through of Panic Attacks :: Kasey Van Norman [Ep 452]

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Did you know panic attacks can happen even when everything around you looks “perfect”? They can sneak up seemingly out of nowhere and be frightening. But a panic attack is a warning light to slow down and see what is happening in our bodies and emotions. Panic is a behavioral and physical response to anxiety locked in our bodies. So many of us can …

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Bad Magic | The Data are the Data | 5 34:00

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The team at Hindenburg race to publish their discoveries about Serhat. But how will he answer the charges? Support us by supporting our sponsors. Zip Recruiter: Go to ziprecruiter.com/doctor to try Zip Recruiter for free. BetterHelp: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DOCTOR and get on your way…

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Helping Socially Anxious Boys :: David Thomas [Ep 451] 52:20

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Boys today are struggling more than ever with social anxiety. They feel hesitant, anxious, and struggle to take healthy risks. How do we know when to push them into uncomfortable places? Many boys are even struggling with life milestones like getting their driver's license, asking a girl to the school dance, or applying to college. OCD and ADHD are…

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Bad Magic | The Closing Bell | 4 28:58

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A cold day in Vermont, an unexpected visitor and a mysterious 911 call lead to a dramatic revelation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Feeding Your Kids Without Mom Guilt :: Kacie Barnes [Ep 450]

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Kids plus nutrition often equals a storm of thoughts and emotions. What should I serve my child? How do I get them to eat it? Is what I heard on the internet true? We don’t come to these questions with blank slates either. Words spoken to us or ideas we’ve internalized can make this area of life rife with trouble. But my guest this week is mom and …

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Life is Messy, God is Good :: Sidetracked with Cynthia and Heather [Ep 449]

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Where do you turn when life gets messy? Cynthia said it best, “98% of life is the messy part.” But that sentence doesn’t have to end there, with us shaking our fists at the sky. Instead, get Sidetracked with Cynthia and me as we dive right into life’s messy parts, clinging to the brilliant hope that God is still good to us, and for us. Pre-order Cy…

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Bad Magic | Language of Angels | 3 28:02

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As Serhat builds a new life for himself in Los Angeles, he sees an opportunity for his biggest magic trick yet. Support us by supporting our sponsors. BetterHelp: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DOCTOR and get on your way to being your best self. ADT: Go to ADT.com today or call 1-800-ADT-AS…

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Bad Magic | The Golden Kid | 2 29:27

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The search for answers leads to a prince, an apprentice and a stage show. Does an old video hold the key to Dr. Serhat’s past? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Bad Magic | The Man in the Linen Pants | 1 41:46

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When a filmmaker hears about a secret trial of a new HIV treatment, he begins to wonder about the mysterious doctor behind it. Meanwhile, two podcasters are invited to an unusual birthday party.. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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She’s Not Your Enemy :: Jenn Schultz [Ep 448] 45:37

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How do you measure yourself? How do you decide if you’re succeeding or failing in life?One ruler we often reach for is comparison. Sometimes comparisons are helpful tools we can use to evaluate our processes or methods. But we’ve all seen comparisons go wrong. Who hasn’t thought, “I’m not like her. I must be less than”? Comparison isolates. It caus…

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Is This Normal? A Women’s Health Conversation :: Dr. Kamilia Smith [Ep 447]

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Have you ever asked yourself, “Is what’s going on with my body normal?” So often as women, we are quiet about what’s going on with our bodies. Our concerns have been dismissed before. We’re worried about what will have to change in our lives to fix this nagging symptom. The doctor is busy. We have to leave this appointment soon to make it on time t…

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Gathering a Mentor Circle :: Ben Bevis [Ep 446]

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What would you do to make sure your child’s faith life is growing strong? Is this something you’re taking on yourself or getting help with?Join us this week as Ben Bevis, a passionate advocate for youth empowerment through faith, shares insights on gathering Mentor Circles around our young people. As the founder of Encircled, Ben is dedicated to he…

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Out with the Old Cherry Bomb Exhaust and In with the New :: Sidetracked by the New Year feat. Laurel Denise [Ep 445]

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Happy New Year! We’re starting the year off right with mile-long to-do lists and a complex highlighting system so we don’t forget to wash the dog in the midst of crocheting that giant bow. JK! But we are thinking about what went well in 2023 and what we’re focusing in on 2024. Whether you make resolutions or not, evaluating how things are going is …

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Organize Your Mental Load :: Laurel Denise [Ep 444]

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How are you handling your mental load? Are you a well-packed Sherpa able to take on any terrain or Sisyphus rolling the ball up the hill only to watch it roll back down? This is the time of year when it feels natural to look back and look forward. We can evaluate what worked and what didn’t, but more importantly we can listen to what space the Lord…

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Nobody’s Mother :: Dr. Sandra Glahn [Ep 443]

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Have you heard the Bible verse “Women will be saved through childbearing”? (It’s part of 1 Timothy 2:15) What do you think that verse means? What do you think it means for the woman facing infertility, or singleness? My guest this week, Dr. Sandra Glahn, wants to dispel some iffy interpretations of this verse many of us grew up hearing. Dr. Glahn i…

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Sidetracked with the Holidays :: Pie-arrhea, Dutch Cabbage Patch Dolls and Advent Fails :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 442]

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Ready or not, the holidays are upon us! What are your favorite holiday traditions? What are the ones you could leave behind? Get sidetracked with Cynthia and me as we discuss everything from trees (real, fake, and Jesse) to gift giving philosophies (more or less presents than Jesus?) to elves and shepherds and the awful name your pie might get if i…

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Season 4: Bad Magic | Introducing a New Season of Dr. Death | 1 2:45

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When a charismatic young doctor announces revolutionary treatments for cancer and HIV, patients from around the world turn to him for their last chance. But a team of researchers suspect the brilliant doctor is hiding a secret.. From Wondery, the new season of Dr. Death: Bad Magic is a story of miraculous cures, magic and murder. Hosted by Laura Be…

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How to Get Real and Savor More (Replay) :: Shauna Niequist [Ep 441] 41:04

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How are you doing? Honestly.What is the pace of your day? What do you long for and feel you are missing out on? What activities have you crammed in your life out of a “should” mentality? When do you focus on your spiritual life?Today we are getting honest about our lives. And discussing ways to deepen relationships, simplify schedules, and connect …

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Demystifying Financial Aid :: Kristi Steele [Ep 440]

7M ago

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What do you think of when you hear the phrase “college tuition”? Does your heart rate speed up? Sending a child to college is the culmination of a lot of effort. It’s emotional and there are a lot of logistics to manage. In this hands-on, information-packed conversation Kristi and I cover the basics of applying for financial aid for college. We tal…

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Bedtime Rituals to End Worry Spirals :: Emily Ley [Ep 439]

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What are two words to describe your mind when your head hits the pillow most nights? The quiet space before sleep can be our most vulnerable moments. Whether it’s to-do’s or dredging up memories from the past, our thoughts can feel overwhelming. If we let our mind spiral we’re sacrificing the rest God intends us to enjoy. But my guest this week, Em…

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Parenting as a Highly Sensitive Person :: Mary Van Geffen [Ep 438]

8M ago

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Do the sights and sounds and feels of parenting overwhelm you some days? Or most days? How can we parent kindly and intentionally when we desperately need a break from all the stimulation? My guest this week is Mary Van Geffen. She is a mom who has striven to cultivate good relationships with her children and husband while also navigating life as a…

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“Plump it Up”:: Sidetracked by 10 years of Podcasting [Ep 437] 44:09

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Pull out the petit fours and lip plumpers - it’s time to celebrate! Don’t Mom Alone has officially reached double digits!! Get Sidetracked with us as Cynthia leads us on a surprising, only mildly teary ride as we look back on 10 years of the podcast. There’s even a Cameo from Bob Ross! Jk, there isn’t. But we do have a great lineup of special guest…

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The Most Memorable Moments :: Celebrating 10 Years of Don’t Mom Alone [Ep 436] 47:10

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Some moments create a “before” and “after” in life. Whether it’s a circumstance we live through or a person we encounter, we see the world and our lives differently after these experiences. In choosing the most memorable moments to go back to, I thought about, “What were the conversations that changed my own life and parenting?” Don’t forget, we ar…

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The “Five-Timers” Club :: Celebrating 10 Years of Don’t Mom Alone [Ep 435] 45:28

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Though I didn’t have a five-timers jacket to send them, the guests on today’s show have all been on DMA at least 5 times (some have been on double that amount!). As we celebrate ten years of the podcast we wanted to acknowledge the voices I turn to again and again for support in parenting and life. Trustworthy and encouraging, their episodes are fu…

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The “Don’t Miss” List :: Celebrating 10 Years of Don’t Mom Alone [Ep 434] 46:31

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How do you quantify 10 years of mom-ing together? Let’s start with what I want to make sure you don’t miss. As we inch closer to 500 episodes, I selected clips from 5 episodes over the years for us to listen to together this week. Some have been transformational for me, all get to the heart of the message I want you to hear as a mom - you’re in the…

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Exchange False Beliefs with True Identity :: Jamie Winship [Ep 433]

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What hats do you wear? We’ve all heard the phrase “She wears many hats.” Maybe we’ve said it about ourselves or others. But do you know what is constant in this word picture about one person performing many roles? The head that the hats sit on. It’s such a simple concept - we remain the same in each job we do or season we’re in. But it isn’t simple…

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Sidetracked with Fall, Homecoming and Sibling Conflict :: Cynthia & Heather [Ep 432] 45:33

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It’s mum time in Texas, y’all! Both the colorful garden flowers and the personalized faux floral and ribbon creations seen at Texas homecoming football games. Get sidetracked with Cynthia and me this week as we decode what the kids are saying these days, design our own mums, and talk about the hard things life has thrown at us lately. We discuss th…

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