Best Laurel And Jenny Podcasts (2024)

1
S1E3: Equine Bodywork & Biomechanics w/ Jenny Zonghetti (Revitalizing Equine) 1:10:03

1M ago1:10:03

1:10:03

Join us as we sit down with Jenny Zonghetti of Revitalizing Equine to discuss the importance of bodywork in every equine's life! Meet Jenny: Instagram/Facebook - @RevitalizingEquine Website - RevitalizingEquine.com Meet AHLERI: Instagram - @AhleriEquineProducts Facebook - @AhleriEquine Website - ahleriequineproducts.com…

1
Ryane Moates Empowers Widows with Home Care & Repair Videos 55:06

2M ago55:06

55:06

I had such a great discussion with Ryane Moates for this episode. I love what Ryane is doing with her YouTube channel, Ryane to the Rescue, where she educates on all things home repair, yard care, and more that widowed people find themselves responsible for after the death of their partners. Ryane herself felt so empowered after she started learnin…

1
S1E2: Ethical Horse Racing pt. 2 w/ Shelby Dennis (Milestone Equestrian) 41:50

2M ago41:50

41:50

The Kentucky Derby just ended, ended, and I don't think I'm alone in saying that, after last year's disaster, I was holding my breath for the safety of the horses and jockeys in the race. Luckily, everyone made it out of the race seemingly unscathed, but why are catastrophic breakdowns so common on the track? Today, we continue last week's discussi…

1
S1E1: Ethical Horse Racing pt. 1 w/ Shelby Dennis (Milestone Equestrian) 51:51

2M ago51:51

51:51

Horse Racing. It's a controversial subject amongst horse lovers and everywhere. As the most public horse sport, it's naturally under a lot of scrutiny--as all horse sports should be. But in recent years, there has been a lot of call for the entire racing industry to close its doors for good, which begs the question: Does horse racing need to be shu…

1
Jordan Arogeti Has a New Tool for Supporting Grievers 39:09

4M ago39:09

39:09

I had such a great discussion with Jordan Arogeti for this episode. Jordan and her company have a new tool called Support Now. It’s a bit like a mashup of some tools you may be familiar with, such as CaringBridge, Go Fund Me, and online meal trains. But it’s SO much more than that. In preparing to speak with Jordan, I had an “Ah-Ha!” moment: Suppor…

1
Dr. Linda Shanti McCabe on the Art of Grief 51:16

5M ago51:16

51:16

I had such a great discussion with Dr. Linda Shanti McCabe for this episode. We haven’t tackled the topic of art and how it can help with grief on the show before, so I was excited to talk with Linda about that as well as her program called the Art of Grief which is starting soon. Linda is a widowed parent herself, and she’s also a licensed clinica…

1
Child Life Specialist Jessica Correnti on Supporting Our Grieving Children 51:30

5M ago51:30

51:30

I had such a great discussion with child life specialist Jessica Correnti this week on the Widowed Parent Podcast. Jessica is the founder of a practice called Kids Grief Support. She is also the author of two picture books for young grievers, including her newest, The ABCs of Grief, which will be available in February 2024. In this discussion we di…

1
Dr. Katie Davis on Digital Media’s Role in Growing Up Today 1:00:16

7M ago1:00:16

1:00:16

I had such a great discussion with Dr. Katie Davis for this episode. This week we tackle a thorny parenting topic: screens. The pandemic period of online school, work, play dates, happy hours, fitness classes, therapy sessions, music lessons, and so much more has taught us that asking whether screens and screen time are “good” or “bad” are not nece…

1
Joanne Harpel’s New Film: Real Teens Talk About Their Suicide Losses 55:18

8M ago55:18

55:18

Today’s discussion is such an important one. For families who have been touched by suicide losses, for sure – and also for any parents of grieving teens from any death losses. Joanne tells us today about her new film, “Talking Out Loud - Teens & Suicide Loss: A Conversation.” I’ve seen it, and I have to say it’s such a privilege to hear directly fr…

1
Laurel Braitman: What Looks Like Bravery 58:52

8M ago58:52

58:52

I can’t think of a better way to kick off Children’s Grief Awareness Month than to share my recent discussion with Laurel Braitman, author of the new memoir What Looks Like Bravery. Longtime listeners will recall that I’ve often mentioned what a privilege it is to speak with grown-up grieving kids, and to hear firsthand their experiences and reflec…

1
Azurae Johnson Redmond of Young, Black & Widowed Reflects on Widowed Parenting 44:52

9M ago44:52

44:52

I had such a great discussion with Azurae Johnson Redmond for this episode. Azurae is the founder of Young, Black & Widowed Inc and she is also the foreword writer for my new book, out this week: "Widowed Parents Unite: 52 Tips to Get Through the First Year, from One Widowed Parent to Another." I’m thrilled that Azurae and so many other contributin…

1
58. The Courage to Pause with Host of Courage Becomes Her - Laurel Emory 10:27

9M ago10:27

10:27

In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, host Laurel Emory shares a decision she has made concerning the podcast and invites you to take a listener survey about the future of the Courage Becomes Her podcast. Resources: · Take the survey about the future of Courage Becomes Her · Corey and I share what we have been going through in our marriage · Mich…

1
57. Sexual Intimacy in Mid-Life with Professor, University Administrator, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Wife, and Mom – Dr. Bev Wiens 50:09

9M ago50:09

50:09

In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Dr. Bev Wiens talks about sexual intimacy in mid-life. She shares that a satisfying sexual relationship is the result of a satisfying relationship outside of the bedroom. She educates us about the different types of sex drives and how our drives impact our sexual intimacy. She talks about the impact that peri…

1
56. Transitions in Mid-Life with Author, Podcaster, Wife, Mom, Grandma, and Dog Mom – Joanna Teigen 47:18

9M ago47:18

47:18

In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Joanna Teigen shares about major mid-life transitions, including going back to school, adopting a foster child, moving back to her home state, welcoming adult children back home, and facing unknowns in her physical health. She talks about how she has navigated these changes and how she has learned to view the…

1
Mae Yoshikawa on Choosing to Let Go of the Question “WHY?” 1:04:06

10M ago1:04:06

1:04:06

I had such a great discussion with Mae Yoshikawa for this episode. Mae’s boys were young when her husband died. One was 8 years old, and the other was just 5 months old. Listen in our discussion for the important question Mae asked her older son after her husband died: What if the question right now is not “Why?” This hearkens back to her own exper…

1
55. Friendship in Mid-Life with Writer, Podcaster, Wife, and Mom – Laura Tremaine 57:34

10M ago57:34

57:34

In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Laura Tremaine talks about her experience with loneliness and going through a season without friends. She shares about how friendship does change with the seasons of life and that it is good to be forward-thinking about what we expect out of friendships both now and in the future. She encourages us to flex th…

1
54. Loving Yourself and Your Life in Mid-Life with Author, Motivational Speaker, Philanthropist, Wife and Dog Mom – Rhonda Nelson 48:24

10M ago48:24

48:24

Southern lady, Rhonda Nelson, is an author, motivational speaker, and philanthropist. Her love of music led her to meet her husband while watching his band, the Little River Band, in a concert in Nashville in 1999. Rhonda loves sharing her gifts and talents with people and organizations and is grateful for the ability to support good work being don…

1
53. Parenting and Caregiving in Mid-Life with Author, Speaker, Motivator, Cancer Crusher, Wife, Mom, and Gigi – Dawn Barton 44:23

10M ago44:23

44:23

In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Dawn Barton talks about being in the “sandwich generation” of parenting a teenager while also caregiving for parents. She talks about making the decision to be a multi-generational family with three generations living on one property. She shares about how her priorities have shifted in the last several years …

1
52. Finding New Purpose in Mid-Life with Chair Artist, Wife, Mom, and Grandma – Jenny Ellis 48:02

10M ago48:02

48:02

Jenny Ellis is an Enneagram 9 who loves time with her family and making and sharing beautiful pieces of art. She and her husband have a blended family of five grown children and five grandchildren. She spent her career as a high-end dressmaker and moved into the upholstery world 10 years ago and now has her artistic chairs featured in stores, resta…

1
BONUS - SUMMER READS: Free and Fully Alive: Reclaiming the Story of Who You Were Created to Be with Karrie Garcia 36:15

10M ago36:15

36:15

In this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we conclude our summer reads series with Karrie Garcia to talk about her new book, Free and Fully Alive: Reclaiming the Story of Who You Were Created to Be. Karrie talks about the value of facing the hard parts of our lives and not just leaving the past in the past but surrendering our stories to the ki…

1
51. Friendship when Your Tank is Empty and Making Peace with Mid-Life with Wife, Mom, Cancer Survivor, Executive Coach, Presentation Coach, Author, and Speaker – Michele Cushatt 48:45

11M ago48:45

48:45

Michele Cushatt is an Enneagram 2 whose tank gets filled by hiking the Colorado Rockies. She is a wife and a mom to six, a three-time cancer survivor, and an executive coach, presentation coach, author, and speaker. Through her lived experiences, she is an expert on trauma, pain, and the deep human need for authentic connection and enduring faith. …

1
BONUS - SUMMER READS: I Used to Be ______: How to Navigate Large and Small Losses in Life and Find Your Path Forward with Ashley Elliott 42:39

11M ago42:39

42:39

In this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Ashley Elliott to talk about her new book, I Used to Be ______: How to Navigate Large and Small Losses in Life and Find Your Path Forward. Ashley helps us courageously process our losses when we enter the realm of what “used to be.” She talks about what it looks …

1
Gina Moffa on Why "Moving On" Doesn't Mean "Letting Go" 1:02:45

11M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

I had such a great discussion with Gina Moffa for this episode. Gina is a therapist specializing in grief and loss, and she has a brand-new book out this week: Moving On Doesn’t Mean Letting Go: A Modern Guide to Navigating Loss. I was honored to read an advance copy and provide an endorsement for her terrific book. Perhaps the best way I can intro…

1
50. Belonging, Being Seen, and Doing Life with Friends with Brand & Lifestyle Photographer, Business Owner, and Passionate Believer in Community – Kate Milford 43:41

11M ago43:41

43:41

Kate Milford is an Enneagram 4 who values community above all else. Kate is a travel and lifestyle photographer who travels the world capturing epic imagery for her clients and their businesses and brands. A native Floridian, Kate currently calls Denver, Colorado home but can most often be found camping and hiking in the mountains with friends or t…

1
BONUS - SUMMER READS: Translating Jesus: How to Share Your Faith in Language Today’s Culture Can Understand with Shauna Pilgreen 45:43

11M ago45:43

45:43

In this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Shauna Pilgreen to talk about her new book, Translating Jesus: How to Share Your Faith in Language Today’s Culture Can Understand. Shauna shares how to share the love and goodness of Jesus with others by noticing people, being curious, paying attention, being hum…

1
49. Rejection, Compassion, Self-Preoccupation, and Loneliness in Friendship with Pastor, Speaker, Author, Wife, and Mom – Sharon Hodde Miller, Ph.D. 51:30

11M ago51:30

51:30

Sharon Hodde Miller is an Enneagram 7, wife of 14 years, mom of three kids, and the author of three books. She has a Master of Divinity and a Ph.D. in Educational Studies. She and her husband founded Bright City Church in the Raleigh/Durham area of North Carolina in 2018 and co-pastor the church together. Sharon is a passionate teacher about faith,…

1
BONUS - SUMMER READS: Holy Unhappiness: God, Goodness, and the Myth of the Blessed Life with Amanda Held Opelt 46:19

11M ago46:19

46:19

In this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Amanda Held Opelt to talk about her new book, Holy Unhappiness: God, Goodness, and the Myth of the Blessed Life. Amanda talks about how disappointment, restlessness, and the feeling that life had let her down led her to realize that she thought she was entitled t…

1
Phyllis Fagell on Parenting Middle Schoolers 49:46

11M ago49:46

49:46

I had such a great discussion with Phyllis Fagell for this episode. Phyllis just released a brand new book, Middle School Superpowers: Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times. We haven’t specifically talked about middle schoolers on the show before, and I knew Phyllis would be just the right person to tackle this with. She’s a parenting author …

1
48. Transparency and Vulnerability with Friends, and Finding Friendship with God with Adventurer, Wife, and Mom – Sherry Hougard 49:42

11M ago49:42

49:42

Sherry Hougard is a lifelong California beach gal. She has been married for 30 years and has three adult children. She has spent the last 20 years helping women learn to tell their stories and find beauty in whatever season they are in, including the mundane moments. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Sherry talks about transparency and vulner…

1
BONUS - SUMMER READS: The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms with Dr. Michelle Bengtson 42:48

11M ago42:48

42:48

In this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Dr. Michelle Bengtson to talk about her new book, The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms. Dr. Michelle talks about her realization that she needed to share her story about physical pain that left her bedridden and depressed. She shares a…

1
47. Long-Distance Friendships and Making Friends After Relocating with Hosts of Mighty as a Mother Podcast – Jenn Cohen and Laura Demuth 44:17

11M ago44:17

44:17

Jenn Cohen and Laura Demuth are the hosts of Mighty as a Mother podcast. Both Jenn and Laura are former New Yorkers who live in Southern California. They are both millennial moms of toddlers as well as busy corporate executives in healthcare technology companies. They started their podcast with the goal of helping moms, especially moms who work out…

1
BONUS - SUMMER READS: A Faith That Will Not Fail: 10 Practices to Build Up Your Faith When Your World is Falling Apart with Michele Cushatt 44:50

12M ago44:50

44:50

In this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Michele Cushatt to talk about her new book, A Faith That Will Not Fail: 10 Practices to Build Up Your Faith When Your World is Falling Apart. Michele shares openly about 30 years of unrelenting suffering and consistent losses, and how she has not grown bitter or …

1
46. Friendships with Siblings and Being a Praying Friend with Non-Profit Founder, Former Hospital Executive, Wife, Mom, Grandma, and Great-Grandma – Nancy Elmore 41:20

12M ago41:20

41:20

Nancy Elmore, a native Californian, lives part of the year in Southern Central Texas and part of the year on California’s Central Coast, with her husband of 50 years, Don. Since her retirement from her job as a hospital nurse executive in 2002, Nancy has worked enthusiastically to provide educational scholarships for women and veterans. Family and …

1
BONUS - SUMMER READS: Healing Rain: Immersing Yourself in Christ’s Love to Find Wholeness of Mind, Body, and Heart with Sue Detweiler 55:39

12M ago55:39

55:39

In this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Sue Detweiler to talk about her new book, Healing Rain: Immersing Yourself in Christ’s Love to Find Wholeness of Mind, Body, and Heart. Sue talks about her experiences of being healed from chronic pain and sickness. She talks about several strategies for healing …

1
45. Friendships that Last a Lifetime with Fashion Stylist, Public School Board Member, Community Volunteer, Cancer Survivor, Mom, and Grandma – Diane Ward 38:18

12M ago38:18

38:18

Diane Ward is a lifelong California beach gal. She is Mom to four and Grandma to 10 and loves every minute that she gets with her family. Diane has had a lifetime passion for clothes and has been helping women look and feel their best since the 1960s, including the last 18 years as a fashion stylist with cabi. She has served and advocated for the c…

1
BONUS - SUMMER READS: Better than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends with Brandi Wilson 39:59

12M ago39:59

39:59

In this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Brandi Wilson to talk about her new book, Better than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends. Brandi talks about how she navigated things one day at a time, including the days when she could barely get out of bed. She also talks about what self-c…

1
Chris Buchanan Shares Her New Graphic Novel for Young Grievers 44:13

12M ago44:13

44:13

I had such a great discussion with Chris Buchanan for this episode. Chris has written a graphic novel for grieving teens and kids – something that is unique among the grief literature. She was inspired to write this book because of a death in her community, and she brought her many years of expertise as a speech-language pathologist to the task of …

1
44. Best Books of 2023 (So Far) with Host of Courage Becomes Her - Laurel Emory 24:44

1y ago24:44

24:44

Instead of waiting for the end of the year to talk about my favorite books, I decided, for this episode of Courage Becomes Her, to share the best books I read in the first half of 2023. I talk about the memoirs, self-care, soul-care, and personal growth books that have been life-giving to me this year. I also share about some of the changes in my r…

1
BONUS - SUMMER READS: I Won’t Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You with Ally Henny 53:22

1y ago53:22

53:22

In this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Ally Henny to talk about her new book, I Won’t Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You. Ally talks about her journey of being silenced, as both a child and an adult, and trying to find her voice. She shares about her experiences with racis…

1
43. I’m Being Called to Have Courage and My Birthday Traditions with Host of Courage Becomes Her - Laurel Emory 25:35

1y ago25:35

25:35

In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Laurel Emory talks about her birthday traditions and the outcome of one of her traditions being the recognition that she is being called to have courage in seven specific ways and areas. Resources: Degrees of Skill non-profit organization Annette talks about creative play Christina talks about becoming a full…

1
BONUS - SUMMER READS: Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless with Melissa L. Johnson 34:56

1y ago34:56

34:56

In this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Melissa Johnson to talk about her new book, Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless. Melissa talks about her journey through an eating disorder and body shaming as a 30-something-year-old. She talks about how our culture is bre…

1
42. Restoring Broken Down and Forgotten Historic Buildings with Real Estate Investor, Social Media Content Creator & Influencer, and Former Public-School Teacher & Sales Rep – Sara McDaniel (Ep. 21 Replay ... 44:21

1y ago44:21

44:21

Sara McDaniel is a Louisiana gal who loves kayaking on the bayou and traveling both near and far. She is a former public-school teacher who left teaching to sell education curriculum. In 2016 she turned her sights to her dream from 4th grade and began restoring a broken down and forgotten 1926 Louisiana cottage. Little did she know that her yellow …

1
BONUS - SUMMER READS: Relentless Joy: Finding Freedom, Passion, and Happiness (Even When You Have to Fight for It) with Rachel Joy Baribeau 44:17

1y ago44:17

44:17

In this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Rachel Joy Baribeau to talk about her new book, Relentless Joy: Finding Freedom, Passion, and Happiness (Even When You Have to Fight for It). Rachel talks about her journey out of drug addiction, domestic violence, abuse, and depression, and how God has turned he…

1
41. Sending Your Child Off to College with Healthcare Corporate Executive, Wife, and Mom – Stephanie Chen, Esq. (Ep. 5 Replay) 42:50

1y ago42:50

42:50

Mom to 4 children (ages 18, 15, 13, and 11) and Chief Legal Officer and Chief Culture Officer for ChenMed, Stephanie Chen, Esq., shares her wisdom and insights for navigating the tender transition of sending your child off to college, especially with still having 3 children at home. Stephanie and I talk about some fabulous resources and tools: · Th…

1
BONUS - SUMMER READS: Stuff I’d Only Tell God: A Guided Journal of Courageous Honesty, Obsessive Truth-Telling, and Beautifully Ruthless Self-Discovery with Jennifer Dukes Lee 39:10

1y ago39:10

39:10

In this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we kick-off our summer reads series with Jennifer Dukes Lee to talk about her new book, Stuff I’d Only Tell God: A Guided Journal of Courageous Honesty, Obsessive Truth-Telling, and Beautifully Ruthless Self-Discovery. Jennifer talks about curiosity, the value of reflection, introspection, and journalin…

1
40. When You’re Single with Healthcare Human Resources Leader, Doctoral Student, and Devoted Daughter & Sister – Francesca Vittoria 43:53

1y ago43:53

43:53

In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Francesca Vittoria talks about being single. She shares about how she was so focused on making her parents proud by taking advantage of the access she had to an education and developing her career that she hadn’t been concerned with being in a relationship or getting married. But then friends started asking h…

1
Lynn Haraldson Reflects on Becoming a 19-Year-Old Widowed Parent 56:56

1y ago56:56

56:56

I had such a great discussion with Lynn Haraldson for this episode. She was widowed 40 years ago, at the age of 19—with an 11-day-old baby at home. I especially appreciated the longer lens she brings to the experience of being a widowed parent. Her journey has included many twists and turns, and she reflects on it all in her new memoir, An Obesity …

1
39. Insecurity in Husbands with Author, Trauma Survivor, Husband, and Cat Dad – Corey Emory 1:02:08

1y ago1:02:08

1:02:08

In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Corey Emory talks about insecurity in husbands – what it looks like, how to identify it, what’s at the root of it, and what triggers it. He shares encouragement to wives whose husbands are not openly sharing about their insecurities and helps women to identify how they can be supportive of their husbands whil…

1
38. Grieving Together through Stillbirth with North Carolina Country Gal, Foodie, Chick-fil-A Operator, Wife, and Mom – Laura Tassan 1:06:33

1y ago1:06:33

1:06:33

In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Laura Tassan talks about the stillbirth of her son, laboring through his delivery even though his heart was no longer beating, and the experience of living through devastating loss and how their faith carried them through it. She shares about her and her husband’s resolve to not allow their loss to tear them …

1
37. When Early Onset Dementia Meant Becoming Her Husband’s Caregiver with Texas A&M Aggie, Horticulturist, Plant Consultant, Lifelong Gardener, Mom, and Grandma – Charla Anthony 57:10

1y ago57:10

57:10

In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Charla Anthony talks about her husband’s early onset dementia at 59 years old and her journey as his caregiver for over 11 years. She talks about how they became aware of his illness and the sudden shift it created in their lives. She talks about the financial impact as they were both still working and needed…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Laurel And Jenny Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide