Best Leisha Drews Podcasts (2024)

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266. Balancing Hormones For The Homeschool Mom Who Wants Lots Of Energy And To Feel Great With Leisha Drews of Happily Hormonal 35:27

20d ago35:27

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It's absolutely no fun to be feeling sluggish, crampy, aggrevated, or even just consistenly off our A game. And as a homeschool mom, you simply don't have time for any of that. But, maybe you are finding that each day finds you dragging and nothing seems to be helping. You dream of great days at home with your children and just want to feel really …

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25. Nourishing Your Hormones as a Busy Homestead Mom with Leisha Drews 34:04

23d ago34:04

34:04

Have you ever dealt with low energy, monthly mood swings, acne, or other hormonal issues? While those things might be common, they are not normal! Today, we have special guest, Leisha Drews, with us to share how we can nourish not only our bodies, but our hormones to heal our symptoms from the inside out. It’s time to take care of ourselves so we c…

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272. How To Build the Best Bond With Your Graduated Homeschool Child: Motherhood And The Young Adult Years 21:52

5h ago21:52

21:52

You might be many years away from graduating your child from homeschool, but can I tell you from personal experience that the time will begin to fly by? And before you know: you'll have a young adult stepping out into the world. One of the reasons you have decided to homeschool is to build relationships in your family. And once they are done with t…

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EP130 Three skills to manage your mind so it works for you (instead of against you) 44:56

1d ago44:56

44:56

EP130 Three skills to manage your mind so it works for you (instead of against you) Are you tired of worrying about alcohol because no matter how hard you try to change, you always end up back in the same place? The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. But most people who are serious about cu…

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E150: Calm Mom, Happy Home: Managing Anger and Emotions in Motherhood with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy 38:39

2d ago38:39

38:39

Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. Today I am joined by emotional and anger management coach Elizabeth Andreyevskiy. Elizabeth is a mom of 4 kids living in North Florida. She struggled with reactive parenting styles until she discovered emotional wellness tools through counseling. This led her to focus on supporti…

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28. Homesteading, Health, and God's Design for Food 23:14

2d ago23:14

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I think there are so many of us that feel drawn to the homesteading lifestyle, and we might question, is this what God is really calling me to? Is homesteading actually biblical? What is God’s design for food, for our health, and how do all those things mesh together? Today we are going to be taking a look at how the many aspects of homesteading ca…

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271. Use This Summer To Get Yourself Ready For Next Year: 5 Ways To Be Mentally And Emotionally Healthy 18:51

2d ago18:51

18:51

Right about now, you're probably footloose and fancy free when it comes to homeschool. You're on summer break and that time in between school years gives you a chance to breathe. But when you think about next homeschool year, does your chest tighten a little? Do you give out a sigh? All of the juggling done during the homeschool year can make a mom…

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E149: Q&A Thursday - Hormones & IUD, BBT Variables, When to Start Tracking Fertility Before Getting Married 22:09

7d ago22:09

22:09

Send us a Text Message. It's time for another Q&A Thursday and I have some good ones! Today I'm answering these questions: How does a hormonal IUD like Mirena affect your hormones and cycles and how can you support hormones while on it? Is BBT tracking helpful in perimenopause? What castor oil pack/castor oil do I recommend? How do you track BBTs w…

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270. Unschooling, Day to Day Homeschooling, Uniquely Educating Each Child, And Stepping Out Of The School Matrix With Cheryl Daley Of The Homeschool How To 28:23

6d ago28:23

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Most of us step into the homeschooling world overwhelmed by the terms, curriculum, and methodology. We have so many questions and it feels intimidating to ask them. Today's guest, Cheryl Daley, of The Homeschool How To podcast is asking some amazing questions as she sifts through it all in order to homeschool her children. We talk about unschooling…

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EP129 It's not about the money! Overcoming overspending with Paige Prichard 1:04:01

8d ago1:04:01

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Do you have credit card debt or feel like you have to hide purchases from your partner? Feeling bad about spending money triggers cycles of shame, overwhelm and uncertainty. Which often lead to excessive spending because heck, what’s another thousand bucks on the card? Most people assume that solving money problems requires money. So they work long…

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E148: 5 FREE Ways to Have Happier Hormones This Summer 31:03

9d ago31:03

31:03

Send us a Text Message. Today I have an episode for you that's all about what you can do for FREE to support happier hormones, and it's really amazing how far these tips will go for you if you implement them! We get into all of the "fancy" things we can do - red light therapy, a million hormone supplements, cold plunges, etc but what if we just got…

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269. Why I Don't Stress About Homeschooling High School: Recordkeeping And Counting Credits For Traditional And Unschooling Subjects 24:55

9d ago24:55

24:55

The thought of homeschooling the high school years causes parents so much stress and anxiety...years before kids are even at that age. How do I know? Because that used to be me. But what if you could be looking forward to the high school years with your children instead of dreading it? It's completely possible to homeschool the teen years and do it…

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27. Secrets to Starting Sourdough as a Busy Mom 21:09

9d ago21:09

21:09

Have you been watching the sourdough trend explode and you really want to jump on the bandwagon, but you don’t know how the heck you’re supposed to find time to do that and still have a life? I get it. I’ve been baking my own bread for a long time, but I was totally intimidated to try starting sourdough with two little kids taking up all my time an…

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268. 4 Spots In Your Home To Stop Neglecting And Get Under Control During The Summer 20:31

13d ago20:31

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We've chatted quite a bit lately about making memories with our homeschooled children during the summer. But, it's also a great time for you to catch up on things around the house. With most curriculum lessons put on hold, you may have a little bit more margin in your days. And I know that you can fill that time up very quickly with fun things. But…

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Ep128 The 5 things I wish I’d known about life after divorce with Sadie Marie 50:47

15d ago50:47

50:47

Do you feel stuck in your marriage and assume that life after divorce will only get worse? The only reason most of us stay in relationships that have run their course is because we think that staying married is somehow easier than getting a divorce. We want to avoid the shame, blame and fear of being alone. But your well-being does not depend on yo…

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267. Favorite Things I Did With My Homeschooled Children On Our Summer Break: Throwback To An 80's & 90's Childhood With A 21st Century Twist 20:00

16d ago20:00

20:00

There is such pressure in our society to create an over the top experience for every part of our children's lives. And that can feel overwhelming. The FOMO is real. But what if your children could have an amazing summer that filled them...and you...up? One that was reminiscent of an 80's and 90's childhood, but with a 21st century twist. Does that …

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E147: This Product Stops Period Pain for 80% of Women with Valentina Milanova 23:36

16d ago23:36

23:36

Send us a Text Message. If you have had period pain - this episode is for YOU! I was so excited to hear Valentina share her story and research about women's health on another podcast that I knew I had to have her on as a guest here. Today we're talking about painful periods, and although I believe that when there is period pain there's always an un…

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26. 5 Habits to Help Your Family Grow in Self-Sufficiency 34:51

16d ago34:51

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I know you want to become more self-sufficient. You want to rely less on stores and have security in providing for your family. And self-sufficiency is really one of the core pieces of homesteading. Today we are going to tackle this topic of self-sufficiency from a biblical perspective, and I am going to share five habits that you can develop that …

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E146: Hormone Highlight - What Hormone Balance Really Means & Common Misconceptions 10:00

20d ago10:00

10:00

Send us a Text Message. Today is our first hormone highlight episode - a bite sized episode to encourage + inspire you in just a few minutes so you can keep moving forward on your hormone journey! In this episode, I’m talking about what I have seen hold women back from balancing their hormones many times, including me: PERFECTIONISM. In this episod…

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Ep127 Leaving the Church to find your truth with ex-good girl Sara Bybee Fisk 57:15

24d ago57:15

57:15

Were you raised to believe that thoughts and feelings that don’t align with your religious values are wrong and even “sinful?” Many of us who grew up in church are in the habit of ignoring emotions that contradict what we’ve been taught to believe is “right.” But rejecting our emotions requires us to reject ourselves, leaving us fractured instead o…

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265. Busting Common Homeschool Myths: How To React And Respond To People's Comments 23:17

23d ago23:17

23:17

If you heard it once, you'll hear it a hundred more times. The same homeschool myths come up over and over again. It might be the stranger at the grocery store, the neighbor down the street, or even your own aunt. People mostly comment out of ignorance or obliviousness. But, it still can get under our skin as homeschool moms. And it feels degrading…

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E145: Basal Body Temp Tracking 201 - How to Understand The Nuances of What Your Temps Are Telling You 22:50

23d ago22:50

22:50

Send us a Text Message. Basal body temperatures are one of my favorite tools to understand your hormones and cycles better, so I'm going even deeper today into some of the things your chart is telling you that you are probably missing. If you haven't started BBT tracking yet or want the 101 - go back to Episodes 59 and 61 to learn how to start and …

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E144: TBT - Overwhelm, Anxiety, and Your Hormones | How to Stress Less & Keep Your Moods Stable All Month Long 32:56

28d ago32:56

32:56

Send us a Text Message. Send us a Text Message. Let’s talk about anxiety! There are so many factors and triggers, and YES, your hormones do play a part in your mood but there’s so much more to the story outside of your monthly hormone changes. I dive into the many causes of anxiety, from underlying perfectionism, poor sleep, lack of nourishment, an…

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264. The Truth About Why It Isn't Easier To Put Your Home Educated Children In School 22:58

27d ago22:58

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If we got a dollar every time someone suggested putting our kids in school, we'd have a good chunk of change by now, right? But I also have a sneaking suspicion that the thought of it being easier to just put your kids in school has crossed your mind a time or two. Or maybe quite a few times. No shame though. This was a thought in the back of my mi…

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EP126 How to reduce cravings, improve mood and feel naturally energetic with holistic hormone coach Leisha Drews 41:56

29d ago41:56

41:56

Do you struggle to show up as your best self because you feel fat, tired and grumpy? Most high achieving women diagnose themselves as lazy or bitchy when our bodies feel like “one more problem” we have to deal with. We push through our feelings and try harder to do better, but deep down wonder what is wrong with us. But even if we’re diagnosed with…

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263. 3 Tips to Being Fully Present With Your Homeschool Kids This Summer 23:15

1M ago23:15

23:15

As a homeschool mom, you made that intentional decision to educate your children at home, which means, everyone is home with you...all the time. And when summer comes, it can be very easy to disengage a little bit. This usually happens because the curriculum is completed and you are mentally and emotionally drained. But, you've got that mom guilt h…

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24. Starting Homesteading When Your Spouse Isn’t on Board 24:35

30d ago24:35

24:35

Homesteading comes with a lot of big decisions. Should we expand our garden, should we get chickens, should we invest in a grain mill and start grinding our own grains, should we buy a property with more land and move? But, if you are married, these are decisions that you need to make together, and sometimes as a husband and wife, you may not alway…

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E143: Homesteading Healed My Hormones with Jocelyn Jennings of The Farm Fed Family 31:14

1M ago31:14

31:14

Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal podcast! Today I'm excited to share an inspiring story of healing through homesteading. My guest, Jocelyn Jennings, is a stay-at-home mom of two who teaches others about homesteading through her podcast, The Farm Family Table. After struggling for years with PCOS, she decided to take her …

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E142: Personal Update - How We've Overcome Mold, Seizures, and SO MUCH Stress This Year 35:17

1M ago35:17

35:17

Send us a Text Message. Hey friend, Today's episode is really personal, I'm sharing what my family has been going through for the past 2 years - it's taken me a while to be ready to share this story! We've gone through a journey I never expected with my youngest son, 2 houses, and God has been so good through all of it! As I've been reflecting over…

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262. You CAN Homeschool Through High School: Carrie De Francisco From Coffee With Carrie Shares The Most Important Things You Need To Know 26:43

1M ago26:43

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Like most homeschool moms, you probably doubt your ability to homeschool your children all the way through high school. Not only that, but friends, family, and even strangers attempt to influence your decision. Today's episode, with former teacher, Carrie DeFrancisco from Coffee With Carrie, is going to be just what will empower you to homeschool l…

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EP125 The 5 biggest lies that keep you stuck in cycles of self-sabotage 39:31

1M ago39:31

39:31

Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN Are you looking for a mindful drinking coach instead of a sobriety program? I can help you reduce your drinking by 80 percent so you don't have to quit. You'll walk away from our call with a clear understanding of why you're struggling and what tools you need to achieve your goals. How often do you h…

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261. My Summer Hack To Keep My Homeschool Kids Productive and Helpful 22:55

1M ago22:55

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Do you want to look back on this summer and feel good about how you and your homeschool children spent their time? Now, I'm not saying there isn't room for rest, refreshment, and even a lot of fun. But, what about all the time in between? Maybe it's the days you are just home. Or maybe it's the free time your kids will have in between activities. N…

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23. Thrift Finds to Stockpile for a New Homestead 33:36

1M ago33:36

33:36

Have you ever wondered, is homesteading even worth it? Can you really save money with homesteading? Yes! But, if you are trying to copy what you see on social media, you are going to end up spending way more money than what you had planned and probably not come out ahead. The truth is, you can get so much of what you need used. Today, I’m going to …

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E141: How Your Hormones Affect Mood & Depression with Dr Heather Rhodes 29:10

1M ago29:10

29:10

Send us a Text Message. Hey, gals! I'm back with a new episode with my co-host Dr. Heather Rhodes. We're starting this week off talking about one of the most requested topics: Mood Swings & Depression. In this episode we dive into what factors affect our neurotransmitters, affect our hormones and also about medications for depression and how those …

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223. Feeling stressed out and reactive? 3 steps to eliminate controllable stressors (last episode for the season) 15:11

1M ago15:11

15:11

It is very possible that you have stressors in your life that you can easily eliminate. Often moms commit to too much and create their own stress that leads to feeling easily triggered and frustrated. In this episode you will learn: How to recognize when you have unnecessary stressors in your life How stress affects your emotional state as a mom 3 …

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260. Is Any Of What You Are Doing in Homeschooling and Motherhood Worth It? Take A Glimpse Into Your Future 17:49

1M ago17:49

17:49

Motherhood is one of the greatest journeys we get to go on. There are so many ups and downs tied to all of our dreams for our children. And every day, there is a lot that needs to happen to keep everyone moving forwad. Not to mention, the discipleship and relationships that need attention. Do you ever wonder if it's worth? And how will you know whe…

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E140: TBT - The WHY Behind Irregular, Short, or Long Menstrual Cycles and How to Know if Yours is Normal 22:32

1M ago22:32

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this throwback Thursday episode, Dr. Heather Rhodes is my co-host, and we’re talking about irregular cycles. We’ll start on how you can track your menstrual cycle, then discuss what a regular cycle should look like, and finally go deeper into irregular cycles - why they happen…

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232 | 4 Mindsets for Summer Balance (the last episode of the season!) 28:47

1M ago28:47

28:47

Please take a 2-minute survey! If you have kids on a traditional school schedule in the U.S., two things are true: 1) it’s summer break, and 2) the children will be home for the next 10-ish weeks. Summer balance is different than schoolyear balance. But as we will learn today, balance isn’t so much about what we do, but what we think about what we …

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222: Dealing with mood swings and PMS? How unbalanced hormones contribute to irritability and tolerance levels + what to do // Leisha Drews 30:21

1M ago30:21

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Do you often feel irritable and moody right before your cycle? Do you struggle with constant energy crashes and painful periods? In todays episode you will learn: Symptoms that your hormones are unbalanced How hormones actually affect irritability levels and mood swings 3 main things that throw off hormone balance Where to start if you want to bala…

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EP124 The science of self-compassion in treating alcohol use disorder 48:11

1M ago48:11

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Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN Are you looking for a mindful drinking coach instead of a sobriety program? I can help you reduce your drinking by 80 percent so you don't have to quit. You'll walk away with a clear understanding of why you're struggling and what tools you need to achieve your goals. Are you in the habit of beating …

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221: Responding positively when someone does something that triggers you massively 23:21

1M ago23:21

23:21

Do you have a person in your life that does something over and over again that triggers you massively? Maybe it's a friend, sibling, neighbor, spouse, or child. You've asked them to stop and they keep doing it.... In this episode you will learn: What to do when you cannot control others. 2 questions to ask yourself to help respond better in the fut…

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259. The Different Types of Homeschool Moms: Which One Are You? 21:31

1M ago21:31

21:31

Let's have a little fun today! It's always super interesting to observe the different types of homeschool moms, so I thought you may want to take a peek at this too. As women, we should be growing in many areas of our life and often our personality shifts as well too. And this directly affects how we homeschool, as well as what our motherhood looks…

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22. Finding Time to Learn New Skills on Your Homestead with Jami Balmet 28:22

1M ago28:22

28:22

Have you ever wanted learn new skills on your homestead but you’re not sure where to find the time? I think we’ve all been there! It can be really hard when we feel like we are just trying to keep up with the everyday. In today’s episode, I’m super excited for you to hear from special guest, Jami Balmet on how you can find time to learn new skills …

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E139: How Estrogen Impacts ADHD Symptoms - Do You Really Have ADHD or Is It Your Hormones? 32:15

1M ago32:15

32:15

Send us a Text Message. Today we're talking all things ADHD - What is ADHD, how is it different in boys and girls, and why more women in their 20s and 30s are being diagnosed with ADHD then EVER before. When we look at the menstrual cycle and estrogen and progesterone changes, it's easy to see the patterns that can impact ADHD symptoms, and when we…

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220: Keep considering anger management coaching? This message is for you. 11:37

2M ago11:37

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Cant stop thinking about joining Calm Christian Mom Coaching program…yet something is holding you back? This recording is for you! Let me help you break generational anger and become the mom you desire to be- BOOK A CALL. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Next Steps: 1. Watch FREE TRAINING: 5 Steps to Break free from Mom Rage Shame ⬇️ 2. Learn about Calm Chri…

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138: Q&A Thursday - What Do I Do About Bloating/Constipation? 10 Ideas to Improve Digestion & Detox 29:14

2M ago29:14

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Send us a Text Message. Hey friend this one is going to get really real. We're talking about the gut today and I can't tell you how many women come to me with gut issues and have no idea that they're affecting their hormones! We're connecting the dots between gut issues and hormone imbalances, WHY improving constipation and bloating is such a key s…

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258. You Need A Home Cleaning System And I'll Show You How To Get Chores Under Control 19:10

2M ago19:10

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As a mom with children, there is a running to-do list for all your responsibilities. Does it ever feel overwhelming? Or like you are missing major parts of what you need to keep up with? If so, you are among most homeschool moms with juggling too much at a time. The best way to tackle things like keeping up with your home cleaning and chores is to …

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231 | What I Learned From Raising 5 Teens: A Tribute to Sarah Turner (3/9/69-3/4/24) 46:30

2M ago46:30

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This is Part 2 of a replay of my 2022 conversation with Sarah Turner, mom to 6 kids (ages 11 to 29). Sarah passed away March 2024. I'm so grateful for her influence on my life. For show notes click here.

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