Best Kristen Leigh Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 156: Wild Goose 2024, Live!

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Great to be back at The Wild Goose Festival recording live from the GooseCast Stage. Unfortunately, neither The Gentile nor The Ampersand of Reason could make it this year, but fortunately, two wonderful friends stepped up. Filling in for The Ampersand of Reason is Shannon Weston, Leadership Coach, Co-host of the Pub Theology podcast, and exponenti…

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Kaitlyn Schiess, author and speaker on how prioritizing Biblical theology and spiritual formation helps us engage politically 45:17

3M ago45:17

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In this episode, author and Holy Post co-host Kaitlyn Schiess breaks down what it means to be a politically responsible Christian. As a theologian, Kaitlyn understands both the Biblical importance and limitations of legislation to solve the problems we are faced with, as well as the fine line we must walk between the two. In this conversation, she …

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Andrea Leigh Capuyan, ED of Laurel Pregnancy Center, on how grace and her experience shape her work with people during and after unintended pregnancy 41:55

4M ago41:55

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Andrea Leigh Capuyan, Executive Director of the LPC in the Baltimore/Washington DC metro area and ProGrace Equip learning community member, discusses how her life experience and grace changed how she and her organization operate. Rejecting industry norms and standards, Andrea has allowed her own experience and faith, as well as the ProGrace communi…

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Kristen Lonberger, COO of Living Alternatives, on Valuing Women Within a Christian Pregnancy Center 37:04

5M ago37:04

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In this episode, Angela talks to Christian Pregnancy Center COO Kristen Lonberger of Living Alternatives about their center’s desire to treat their clients in a way that is congruent with their faith. They discuss how the practices of traditional pregnancy centers can make women feel shame and guilt, and how the staff at Living Alternatives has wor…

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Why I Have Hope for 2024 40:15

7M ago40:15

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In this episode, Angela discusses her recent experience participating in the National Day of Dialogue (NDOD) 2024. The event taught practical tools for having more constructive conversations. She explains the ABCs of Constructive Dialogue and how she learned to use them to increase understanding. She also recounts a time she used these skills in co…

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Dr. Amy Peeler: Celebrating God’s Affirmation of Women in the Advent Story 52:21

8M ago52:21

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Guest: Dr. Amy Peeler To have new conversations about abortion, we need to step inside people’s stories. Women specifically can sometimes wonder where they can find their place in the story of God's family. We’re celebrating this season of Advent by exploring how the coming of Jesus to reconcile God and humanity begins with a pregnancy story. Join …

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19: Drowning with Your Armor 19:24

9M ago19:24

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If you're a mom feeling the weight of expectations, struggling to stay afloat in a sea of responsibilities, this episode is for you. Learn how to lay down the armor, release control, and trust in a strength greater than your own. In this week’s episode, we tackle the reality of feeling overwhelmed and drowning in life's storms. From parenting chall…

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18: Proactive (not reactive) Parenting 18:09

9M ago18:09

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This week, let's dive into the concept of proactive, and not reactive, parenting. We talk about how, through prayer and quiet time with the Lord, we, as parents, influence our children. By utilizing prayer and God’s word as the foundation of our parenting, we will raise our children to walk in the purpose for their lives and in the Lord’s overall p…

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Lisa Fields: How Theology Can Lead to Grace-filled Conversations Across Divides 47:12

9M ago47:12

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Guest: Lisa Fields, Founder and CEO Jude 3 Project Experiences, hurt, and trauma always filter how we receive information. So, if we ignore people's lived experiences, we miss the opportunity for connection that leads to transformation. In this episode, Angela sits with Lisa Fields, Founder and CEO of The Jude 3 Project, about the importance of hav…

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Rev. Dr. Alvin Sanders: The Urban Church as a Place of Healing and Impact 41:26

10M ago41:26

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“We’re in a time where people need healing, and the Church is the answer for that. Jesus is the answer, but [knowing] Jesus through the Church is critical. [If pastors only] knew how much people needed the Church—not the politics of the Church, not all of the theology of the Church, but just the Church in action.” Thoughts on Mission & Ministry FRO…

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17: Why Do Bad Things Happen? 17:25

11M ago17:25

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If God loves us, then why do bad things happen to us? -- In this week's episode, we navigate one of life's most profound and challenging questions: "If God truly loves us, why do bad things happen to us?" Join us on a heartfelt exploration into the intricate tapestry of life's sufferings and trials, as we delve deep into personal experiences, scrip…

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Skye Jethani: Can We Be Honest? Creating an Environment of Safety in Our Churches 49:05

11M ago49:05

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Research shows that many people in our culture have positive personal experiences with individual Christians in their lives but a negative perception of Christian institutions and how they interact in the public square. How do we bridge that gap and show up differently on contentious issues like abortion, especially after the overturn of Roe v. Wad…

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16: Sorrow to Strength 22:07

11M ago22:07

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Tips That Helped Me Heal from Miscarriages --- In today’s episode, Kristen dives in with tips and tools that helped her heal mentally and emotionally after her miscarriages. Overcoming a very serious bout of depression and grief, she shares crucial resources and actions she took to go from sorrow to strength. How is professional help crucial in the…

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15: Unseen Footprints 42:27

11M ago42:27

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In this heartfelt episode, Kristen delves into the profound experience of miscarriage, an often silent pain carried by countless mothers. Though we may never hold them in our arms on this Earth, we believe that each life, no matter how brief, is purposefully created by God. They serve as tender reminders that every soul has a purpose. Take comfort …

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14: She Grew 14:26

12M ago14:26

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We're diving back into the world of the Live Your Purpose show after a 4-year hiatus! Kristen returns with a heartfelt reintroduction, sharing a preview of her personal growth, challenges, and triumphs in the pursuit of living with purpose, especially as a mom. Through this personal journey, she found strength and healing in the arms of Jesus, emer…

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Rev. Dr. Darice Wright: Visiting Barbieland, part 2 - Grace: The Common Theme for Reconciliation 1:00:40

12M ago1:00:40

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Angela interviews Rev. Dr. Darice Wright, Associate Pastor of Life Church in suburban Chicago, for an eye-opening conversation on her work to help pastors disciple people in racial reconciliation - and how she discovered that extending grace is essential to healing. They discuss how we can apply grace to discussions on gender, the political divide,…

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Simone Halpin: Visiting Barbieland – Is the Barbie Movie Political or a Story About Bridge Building? 57:31

1y ago57:31

57:31

A nonpolitical discussion about the Barbie movie is important because it touches many people. It's sparking a cultural conversation about how women and men relate to each other, which must be healthy if we're going to have conversations that lead to empathy and understanding of divisive social issues like abortion that the Church is called to addre…

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Christy Vines: How to Move from Debate to Dialogue Through the Power of Stories 41:34

1y ago41:34

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What’s in a story? We all have one. Hearing a person’s story requires listening to understand and identify the connecting points. What if we stopped the back and forth in the abortion debate to emphatically listen to the other side? In this episode, Angela sits down with Christy Vines, President and CEO of Ideos Institute, who introduces us to how …

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Episode 154: Reframing Body Image and Sexuality to Subvert White Supremacy 50:20

1y ago50:20

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Live from The Wild Goose Festival 2023, it’s Episode 154! That’s right. We recorded this episode in front of a live audience at The Wild Goose Festival 2023. Joining us on the GooseCast stage was The Transvengelical to discuss how body image and sexuality have been used for centuries as the primary weapons of Western colonization and White Supremac…

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Episode 153, MAID in Canada: The Ethics and Theological Ramifications of Medical Assistance in Dying. 1:06:29

1y ago1:06:29

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Proving we are not afraid of any topic, in episode 153 we discuss Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying law passed this last spring. The Canadian MAID law outlines, “a process that allows someone who is found eligible to be able to receive assistance from a medical practitioner in ending their life.” To be eligible for medical assistance in dying, y…

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Meeting at A Place of Empathy in Abortion Conversations 32:11

1y ago32:11

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Are you a person who wrestles with how conversations about abortion are happening (or not happening) in our churches? If so, listen as Angela unpacks how Christians can find common ground aside from political binary views and meet from a place of empathy based on her journey. If we believe that God loves the woman and the child equally, how can we …

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Abortion Conversations Without Politics: Now is the time to reimagine how Christians respond to abortion. 32:25

1y ago32:25

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If you don't feel at home in either Pro-Life or Pro-Choice, welcome to the ProGrace podcast. Angela Weszely, CEO and co-founder of ProGrace invites you into a conversation on how to rise above the political divide and develop a compassionate approach. She founded ProGrace to equip Christians with a new way to think, talk, and engage around abortion…

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Episode 152: Sin & Sinsebility 1:09:20

1+ y ago1:09:20

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What if we told you that “sin,” as most people conceive, is theological and not Biblical? What if we told you that you don’t have to take our word? Like, have you ever taken our word for anything! So, we invited The Transvagelical, MDiv., SWer., erotic philanthropist, and the stumbling block purity culture warned about. She helps us put the “sin” b…

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Episode 151: The Power of Music, with Kristen Leigh Mitchell 1:32:42

1+ y ago1:32:42

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For this episode, we are joined by a spiritual director, artist-theologian, musician, part of the rebel alliance, and a traitor, Kristen Leigh Mitchell. A gifted artist and brilliant theologian (and graduate of 1 of the only 2 seminaries the Gentile acknowledges), Kristen guides us on a journey exploring the healing & spiritual power of music. To s…

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Episode 150: Is Rosh Hashanah Cultural Appropriation? 44:18

2y ago44:18

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They said it was impossible, but we have been talking to the interwebs for 150 episodes! To celebrate, we take on the most pressing issue of our times: should Christians celebrate the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah? You read that right. Apparently not satisfied with culturally appropriating Passover, some Christian churches are claiming that Rosh …

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Episode 149: The Wild Goose Festival 2022 1:02:44

2y ago1:02:44

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Episode 149, a.k.a. our “Wild Goose Festival 2022 Episode,” finds Charles, Chris, and Helena discussing faith and mental health with our guest, the Rev. Thirza Sayers of Light for the Darkness. Light for the Darkness provides a safe place for those with mental health variances to explore where God is in the midst. The ministry seeks to build hope a…

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Episode 148: Mason Mennenga – A People’s Theology 1:10:37

2y ago1:10:37

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In episode 148, the intrepid trio, now podcasting from two countries, welcomes Mason Mennenga (he/him/his) an aspiring theologian, accomplished podcaster, YouTuber, and the Internet’s youth pastor. He received his Master of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary in 2020 and a Master of Arts in Theology at United Theological Seminary of the Tw…

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Episode 147: Mental Health Awareness Month 49:26

2y ago49:26

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the intrepid trio brings you episode 147 discusses three articles associated with mental health. First, the national mental health crisis plaguing colleges is stretching disability support offices, where more students are registering psychological disorders to receive classroom accommodations. Second, Stari…

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Episode 146: Shannon Gonyou 1:01:07

2+ y ago1:01:07

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Episode 146 finds the intrepid trio welcoming Shannon Gonyou, a practicing attorney, author, and convert to Judaism. She shares about her faith journey featured in her upcoming book, Since Siani: A Convert’s Path to Judaism. (Be a mensch and click the link and preorder the book.) A bit more on Shannon… Raised in a heavily Catholic suburb of Detroit…

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Episode 6 - Doc Brown, Adura Onashile, Max Casella, Matthew and Jeffrey Postlewaite, Percelle Ascott, Leanne Elms, Joe Morton and Alexander Bodin Sapphir 59:53

4y ago59:53

59:53

In this episode of Back Row and Chill Stay Home Special, Noel and Jahannah spoke to Doc Brown, Adura Onashile, Max Casella, Matthew and Jeffrey Postlewaite, Percelle Ascott, Leanne Elms, Joe Morton and Alexander Bodin Sapphir.

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Episode 5 - Nina Dobrev, Jim Bradshaw, Chris Addison, Tova Leigh, Koko Brown, Jacob Hawley, and Quinton Aaron 59:55

4y ago59:55

59:55

In this episode of Back Row and Chill Stay Home Special, Noel and Jahannah spoke to Nina Dobrev, Jim Bradshaw, Chris Addison, Tova Leigh, Koko Brown, Jacob Hawley, and Quinton Aaron.

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Episode 4 - Jayde Adams, Axel Blake, Lucie Shorthouse, Matt Tedford, Icy Jones, and Archie Maddocks 58:51

4y ago58:51

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In this episode of Back Row and Chill Stay Home Special, Noel and Jahannah spoke to Jayde Adams, Axel Blake, Lucie Shorthouse, Matt Tedford, Icy Jones, and Archie Maddocks.

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Episode 3 - Anto Sharp, Alex Mytton, Louisa Harland, Phil Dunster, Nathan Bryon, Anthony De Prezzo, and Duane Henry 57:33

4+ y ago57:33

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In this episode of Back Row and Chill Stay Home Special, Noel and Jahannah spoke to Anto Sharp, Alex Mytton, Louisa Harland, Phil Dunster, Nathan Bryon, Anthony De Prezzo, and Duane Henry.

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Episode 2 - Big Show, Viola Davis, Joe Bannister Kristen Hanby, Kevin Macdonald, Clifford Samuel, Oliver Assayas, Alex Hobern, Leo Suter and Jordan Waller 1:00:42

4+ y ago1:00:42

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In this episode of Back Row and Chill Stay Home Special, Noel and Jahannah spoke to Big Show, Viola Davis, Joe Bannister Kristen Hanby, Kevin Macdonald, Clifford Samuel, Oliver Assayas, Alex Hobern, Leo Suter and Jordan Waller.

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Episode 1 - Bryan Tyree Henry, Michael Landes, Pussy Riot, Jason Maza, Maude Hirst, Nick Nevern, David Ajao, Tom Meeten, Wall of Comedy and Arnold Oceng 59:49

4+ y ago59:49

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In this episode of Back Row and Chill Stay Home Special, Noel and Jahannah spoke to Bryan Tyree Henry, Michael Landes, Pussy Riot, Jason Maza, Maude Hirst, Nick Nevern, David Ajao, Tom Meeten, Wall of Comedy and Arnold Oceng.

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13: Chasing Happiness 48:30

5+ y ago48:30

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Foundations of thought processes and self-confidence are often projections from others’ insecurities that we absorbed, but aren’t truly our own. But we take these projections start trying to better ourselves, setting big goals that for some reason don’t fulfill us, so we keep searching for happiness but it sometimes feels like we come up empty.…

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12: Pavarotti and Pancakes, Part 2 30:14

5+ y ago30:14

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This is the second part in my series on the book Pavarotti and Pancakes, written by my friend Frank Granieri. This episode goes beyond the book as I asked him questions on how he overcame the dysfunction and turmoil outlined in our first conversation, and in his memoir. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT - How therapy and hypnotism were key aspe…

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11: Pavarotti and Pancakes, Part 1 46:59

5+ y ago46:59

46:59

An open conversation regarding mental health, sexual abuse, addiction and dysfunction as told in the memoir Pavarotti and Pancakes by Frank Granieri.By Kristen Leigh TV

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10: At What Cost? 37:08

5+ y ago37:08

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I’m a highly-emotional person who has always made emotionally-driven goals at the beginning of each year. Yet a lot of my goals didn't bring the validation or satisfaction I hoped they would. Then I learned to ask myself "at what cost?" I truly feel like life is beginning as I’m learning to be content with who I am, and who I’m created to be. I no …

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08: Grateful for the Rain - My 2018 Boston Marathon Story 19:11

6y ago19:11

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No matter what you’re facing that feels like you’re not good enough, you feel defeated by the surrounding elements through your journey, your unable to lift your head, your body is failing, God has set that journey before you and is walking with you through it, ready to carry you when your strength is no longer enough.…

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07: Social Media Christianity, Part 2 19:11

6y ago19:11

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The weaker you are, the more you depend on God. And the more you depend on God, the more you’re like Him. This episode teaches and encourages discernment when using social media. From filling time, to avoiding work, to mindlessly scrolling at any available opportunity, this episode helps you to take back the time spent on social media and use it fo…

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Facing Mortality and Your Own Truths 35:11

6y ago35:11

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Facing Our Mortality - Tova and Kristen love to talk about pop culture and motherhood, but in this episode they get real. Kristen reveals a major diagnosis in her family and how it's effecting her life and the realization of mortality, and Tova explains how much she enjoyed her break away from her kids. The two emphasize the importance of allowing …

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In-Laws, Moving Forward, and Asking for Help 47:29

6y ago47:29

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Still recovering from a procedure, Kristen has a moment right before "Date Night". While Tova balances writing her new book and deciding what it will actually be about. They talk about how big your "village" of support can be, and the costs that come with more "help". And Not-So-News has an uplifting story of a bad-day-turned-amazing. All in this w…

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Questions and Answers from the fans with Kristen and Tova! 47:31

6y ago47:31

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Tova's "Tova Talk" Facebook group unleashed the insightful and curious questions on the hosts this week. From throwing your husband a curve-ball just to see if he notices all the way to the latest techniques in getting your children to do chores (hint: make a list, make them follow it) and so much more! Follow the discussion on Facebook: https://ww…

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EP 6: Reflections on Depression 47:41

6y ago47:41

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Mental Health and coping is the subject this episode. From diagnosed Depression to emotional sadness to a seemingly world-wide malaise; Tova and Kristen share from their own experiences what they have found helpful over the years and what helps them reduce stress. Tova explains why she thinks being 'relatable' is a pain in the ass, and Kristen shar…

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06: In the Throes of Suicide 35:13

6y ago35:13

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IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND - My journey in suicidal thoughts - Encouragement to live your purpose despite the lies playing in your head - God created you for a purpose and that you can actually take back control from mental illness - How to help me break down the stigma of mental healthBy Kristen Leigh

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EP 5: "Balance" is Crap! 39:14

6y ago39:14

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Chaos is the reality this week as Tova and Kristen get really real about the usual daily challenges, mixed in with those unexpected surprises in their lives. They agree that balance is indeed elusive, and share steps they take to try find happiness in everyday. They also chat about sibling spats, and the animals making headlines in not so news! Bea…

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EP 4: Men Have Bodies Too! 45:12

6y ago45:12

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This week Kristen and Tova chat about Kristen's recent surgery, her recovery, and how women's bodies are always in the news whereas men's bodies never get the same attention. They discuss why a women's value and worth always seems to be linked with looks and discussed Kim Kardashian's recent visit at the White House and the sexist headlines the vis…

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EP 3: First Firsts 47:33

6y ago47:33

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This week Kristen and Tova chat about 'first times'. Everything from first love and first kiss to their first job and first moment they knew they were pregnant. The ladies got nostalgic and compared notes, it was a fun show with some unexpected moments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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