The Eyre sisters, mothers of 18 children ages 1-25 and daughters of best-selling parenting authors, share stories and discuss how growing up in an eccentric family has impacted their lives and their own parenting journeys.
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A podcast yarning on about the strange and mysterious happenings within the Australian continent. From cryptids, unexplainable phenomena, hauntings, to urban legends—you name it, we’ve got it!
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Join us as we explore how great works of literature can be the ultimate life coach for today. We will be dusting off the shelves if the old and familiar and discover how these works can help us find greater fulfillment in our lives. Disclaimer: We are not licensed life coaches. Our podcast is based on our own study, life experiences and opinions. Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/ifLqTT
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53. Building Enduring Relationships by Helping Our Kids Feel Seen, Safe and Free
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Do you have adult kids? If so, today's episode is for you! We are focusing on how to foster enduring relationships with our adult kids. We focus specifically on how to help our adult kids feel seen, safe, and free. How do you foster enduring relationships with your adult kids? We'd love to have you share with us on Instagram! Join us @eyresisters. …
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In today's encore episode, we talk about how to get our kids (and ourselves!) excited about giving during this holiday season. We share our ideas and we'd love to hear yours! Come share what you've done in your family with us on Instagram @eyresisters. Show Notes: Christmas ad The Three Trees by Angela Elwell Hunt Christmas Day in the Morning by Pe…
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We've had a lot of questions about LDS missions, so we decided to devote an episode entirely to sharing about missions. We talk about what a mission is, what it's like to serve, why we go, why some in our family have chosen not to go, pressure around missions, etc. Come join in and listen! Did you serve a mission? Come hop onto Instagram and share …
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Enjoy a fan-favorite we pulled from the archives! This week, we dive into a discussion about family intimacy. By family intimacy, we don't mean the physical intimacy you share with your partner. Instead, we mean intimacy in the sense of closeness, connections, and a sense of being seen. We discuss things that get in the way of intimate relationship…
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We're back! It's Season 5 and we are so excited to be on the air again! This week we discuss back-to-school ideas - everything from morning routines and after-school routines to ideas for every-day connectione with our kids. We would love to hear from you as well! Come and share your back-to-school tips with us on Instagram @eyresisters. Mentioned …
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In the heart of Australia, Uluru stands tall and proud. Many have to boast that they've seen the landmark in its full glory, and they cherish those memories. However, one mistake can cost them their happiness. While some of us innocently take memorabilia back with us after a holiday, it's probably a terrible idea to when you go to Uluru. Intro and …
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While driving in the Dandenong Ranges one quiet night, a woman sees something out of the ordinary... and her life is subsequently changed forever. What happened on this otherwise uneventful night in August 1993? Come along and listen to Kelly Cahill's extraordinary story. (Since I had to cut a lot out of this episode due to time constraints, I'll b…
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In this episode, Elle yarns about two mysteries involving the Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre National Park. The first involves a massive geoglyph that seemingly appeared out of nowhere, and is reminiscent of the Nazca Lines in Peru. The second mystery involves a strange occurrence in the water that is too bizarre to be explained with logic. Intro and closin…
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This week, Charity leads us in a really fantastic and needed discussion on practical ways to find joy in motherhood. There are a lot of reasons it can be hard to find joy as a mom. But there are also a lot of ways to help us change up that narrative and soak in the good things. What tactics do you use to help you find joy in your mothering journey?…
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For this yarn, Elle takes us to Humpty Doo, a small, humble town in the Northern Territory. Back in 1998, a chilling encounter with an unknown force scared the living daylights out of five housemates and a baby. Although they documented what they experienced and the news spread all throughout Australia, the nation all saw them as mere liars, thanks…
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This week's topic is very dear to our hearts. We discuss what it means to mother with faith, and specific ways we try to do this. We also expand what we mean by faith - not just a strict religious definition. We know faith within families is so personal, and we know it looks different for everyone. What we hope is that you can glean some ideas on h…
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We are so excited that we got to interview our brother, Tal, about his upcoming book Dad Mode: 25 Ways to Connect with Your Child. Join us as we talk with Tal about specific, tangible ways dads can connect with their children. We'd love to hear what you think about what Tal shared - come let us know on Instagram! Notes: Dad Mode by Tal Eyre Episode…
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*My apologies, I’m sort of sick, so I sound different in this episode… but I didn’t want to delay the episode even further! And I’ll 100% re-record this in the future because my editing was sloppy and I don’t really like how I sound here* When we think of ghost ships, we think of famous cases such as the Mary Celeste, sailing the seas with nobody o…
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Join us this week as we discuss how to have difficult conversations with our kids. We acknowledge the messiness, discuss ways to prepare ahead of time, and give ideas to each other on how to approach these tricky conversations. We would love to hear your thoughts! How do you approach difficult topics with your kids? Hop on Instagram and let us know…
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We are so excited to have our mom, Linda Eyre, join us in this week's episode as we chat about parenting through the generations. We discuss the differences and similarities between parenting when our mom had young kids, through Saren and Shawni, to Saydi, who's in the middle, and then Charity, who still has young kids. We hope you can relate as we…
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This time, Elle yarns about enigmatic creature that apparently lurks beneath the surface of the Hawkesbury River, watching the tourists and locals alike... Intro and closing music: There is Something you should know by CO.Ag Music, Long Note 1 by Kevin Macleod @ incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecomm…
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Join Missy, Lu and Joanna as we discuss the delight novel, Pollyanna!By Joanna & Missy
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It's natural for moms to worry about their kids! And, if you're like most moms, you tend to worry a lot! In today's conversation, we discuss the nuances and complexities of worry, some detrimental things that happen when we worry, as well as some actionable steps to take to help move through worry and find more peace. Come join us on Instagram and …
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Welcome back to the Bazaar of Bizarre! In this second bonus episode, allow Elle to explore the grey alien phenomenon that has been reported all over the world. Intro and closing music: Ibn Al-Noor by Kevin Macleod @ incompetech.com. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Background music: Spa…
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In this week's episode, we discuss the basic human need to be seen. We share ways we have felt seen or not seen. Saydi brings in her therapist wisdom to help us understand why being seen matters so much, and what some signs are that maybe our children aren't feeling seen by us. We brainstorm ways to help our kids and others around us feel seen. We …
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This week we come together to discuss the wildernesses that we go through in life. We all face them! We talk about ways we can acknowledge the difficulties, feel all the feelings, and also find support and move through them. We would be so grateful to hear from any of you on Instagram @eyresisters. We'd be honored to hear how you manage your own pe…
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In this yarn, Elle talks about a frightening experience she had when she was a child. Even to this day, she’s not too sure how to explain the encounter, and if her mind was even sound at the time, or if something paranormal really happened. Not to mention, multiple people have described experiencing a very similar, creepy thing… Intro and closing m…
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We are so excited to be back for Season 4 of In the Arena! Thanks for joining us. This week's episode focuses on self-care. We talk about how we define self-care, and how to care for ourselves physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. We would love to hear your thoughts! Come share with us on Instagram @eyresisters. Show Notes: - Podcast …
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Kangaroos are common sight here, and are world renowned for being a unique Australian animal. However, it appears that these marsupials are also apparently quite the globetrotters too... Intro and closing music: There is Something you should know by CO.Ag Music, Long Note 1 by Kevin Macleod @ incompetech.com. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Att…
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In this episode, Elle takes you to East Point Reserve in Darwin. While a seemingly pleasant green space, there is a dark legend that surrounds the place, involving a mysterious, otherworldly woman who only ever appears on a moonless night. Intro and closing music: There is Something you should know by CO.Ag Music, Long Note 1 by Kevin Macleod @ inc…
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Merry Christmas everyone! This is our final episode in season 3, and we wanted to end by sharing how we find meaning during the busy, hectic Christmas season. We bring our parents on to discuss ways to slow down and find Jesus. We would love to hear how you do this in your home! Join us on Instagram @eyresisters. Notes: Times Square Light the World…
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In Melbourne's Princess Theatre, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera had been on the stage in the 90s. As we know, the plot revolves around an opera theatre that is supposedly haunted by a phantom. However, the Princess Theatre itself is home to a literal phantom, and one that just so happened to sing opera prior to his death. Intro and …
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On a quiet, uneventful evening, a lone man drives on a country road only to have the most baffling encounter happen to him. This case involves light behaving strangely to the point of defying physics and a near miss that could have taken his life, but unfortunately took someone else’s. Who, or rather what, was responsible for it? Intro and closing …
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This week, we dive into a discussion about family intimacy. By family intimacy, we don't mean the physical intimacy you share with your partner. Instead, we mean intimacy in the sense of closeness, connections, and a sense of being seen. We discuss things that get in the way of intimate relationships, and we also give some ideas for building intima…
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Join us this week as we discuss using a village to help raise our kids in our modern age. We discuss how much of the parenting in our modern society falls to the mom and dad (and mostly the mom!), and how sad this is! There are so many great people who can contribute to our kids' lives, let's use them! We'd love to hear your thoughts about this on …
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A special episode in which Elle shares a few eerie pieces of Australian literature. It is headlined by a poem called The Ghost at the Second Bridge by Henry Lawson. Next up is an unsettling story set in the Australian desert by Ernest Favenc called A Haunt of Jinkarras. Lastly, a short but sentimental poem called The Curlew Cried by Oodgeroo Noonuc…
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We know it's Halloween today, but we wanted to kick off November a day early with a short and sweet episode focusing on the power and importance of gratitude. We're grateful for you! Notes: Gratitude MeditationBy The Eyre Sisters
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We love reading! But not all of us have always loved reading, and not all of our kids love reading. Join us this week as we discuss ways to help our children discover the magic of reading. We talk about connecting with our kids through books, modeling a love of reading, and being patient with kids who are slower to find that love. What are some way…
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33. When Parenting Gets Tricky: A Conversation with Eli
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Come listen in this week as we talk with our brother, Eli, about the difficulty of parenting not-so-easy kids. We all have a kid who is trickier to parent - or a kid who's in a tricky stage, and it can be draining and frustrating! We talk with Eli about how we keep our cool, how we remember the kind of parent we want to be, and how we keep on lovin…
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For this yarn, Elle takes you on a (virtual) road trip to several highways and streets that are reputed to be haunted. From wanderers wandering on past their deaths, to unwanted passengers, just how creepy can some of these roads be? Intro and closing music: There is Something you should know by CO.Ag Music, Long Note 1 by Kevin Macleod @ incompete…
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We could talk about how much we love nature for hours! Growing up, our parents were very intentional about pointing out the beauties in the world. All of us have taken that appreciation for nature and woven it into the fabric of our own families. Join us as we discuss why nature is so important and share some ideas for getting your kids outside. Ho…
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31. Are you a Sculptor, Gardener, or Shepherd?
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Join us this week as we talk about the difference between seeing our children as growing seeds with inherent complex, internal personalities and traits, or as lumps of clay that we can mold into what we want. We discuss how hard it is to relenquish our desire to push our kids towards what we think would be great for them and share times when we've …
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This time, Elle yarns on about one of Australia's most well-known cryptids. Hiding out amongst the trees is a rather elusive, large and smelly ape known by different names, depending on who you talk to. Intro and closing music: There is Something you should know by CO.Ag Music, Long Note 1 by Kevin Macleod @ incompetech.com Licensed under Creative …
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30. Interview with Life Coach and Sister-in-Law Anita
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This week's episode features our amazing sister-in-law, Anita. Anita is a life coach and she offered us some simple but powerful principles that can help transform our parenting thoughts and actions. We learned about managing our expectations, being our word, paying attention to our train of thought, and more. Anita generously offered a free hour o…
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Welcome back for Season 3! We are so excited to be starting off another season with you. In this episode, recorded at the tail end of our annual Bear Lake reunion, we share how we do reunions and talk about the things we love and the challenges we face. How do you handle reunions in your family? What suggestions do you have for balancing scheduled …
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This time, Elle ponders about the bush stone curlew, its eerie cries in the night, and why they are associated with death. WARNING: this episode contains mentions of suicide. If this is an uncomfortable topic for you to listen to, please look after yourself and feel free to skip this episode. Below are some resources that are useful if you need fur…
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A lot of things happen out bush. A lot of things that are just so hard to explain. Here, Elle shares somewhat personal stories of her dad's experiences he had out in the sticks regarding a certain phenomenon. Intro and closing music: There is Something you should know by CO.Ag Music, Long Note 1 by Kevin Macleod @ incompetech.com. Licensed under Cr…
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It’s widely believed that we have a detailed catalogue of what animals currently live in Australia. However, there are also numerous sightings of animals that technically shouldn’t be here. Do big cats really live in the bush lands? Also, check out Missing Panther here: https://missingpanther.com.au/episodes Intro and closing music: There is Someth…
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This marks the first of many bonus episodes that’ll appear every ten episodes. Welcome to the Bazaar of Bizarre, a collection of strange and unsettling items that your shopkeeper, Elle, has acquired over the years. The first item she wants to showcase is Bloody Mary, a vengeful ghost trapped in the shadows of your reflection. Theme song: Ibn Al-Noo…
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During the gold rushes of the 19th century, another kind of rush was going on too. Ghosts appeared frequently out of seemingly nowhere. But just like in an old episode of Scooby-Doo, they were mere phonies. Why was there an influx of fake ghosts during this point in history? Intro and closing music: There is Something you should know by CO.Ag Music…
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Learning to fly is a dream to some, especially for one ambitious young pilot. On a familiar flight route, he unexpectedly goes missing after claiming to encounter an anomaly in the sky. Almost 45 years later to the date of his disappearance, one question remains unanswered. Where is Frederick Valentich? Intro and closing music: There is Something y…
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This week’s yarn talks about the tragic ghost train fire that happened in Luna Park. Several people had lost their lives on that fateful evening, but even to this day, the mystery of why the fire happened had never been truly solved. Additionally, what’s the big idea about a "demon"? Intro and closing music: There is Something you should know by CO…
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Weird and unexplained stories are what this podcast lives for! This week, Elle brings you a story that seems too bizarre to be true. What did a traffic officer encounter in the outback on his own? Intro and closing music: There is Something you should know by CO.Ag Music, Long Note 1 by Kevin Macleod @ incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Common…
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Another two-in-one, this time about two completely unrelated objects have one thing in common: unexplainable weirdness that borders on the impossible. The first segment covers an antique doll that may be haunted. The second one is all about a tombstone that glowed in the dark, but had no natural luminescent properties. Intro and closing music: Ther…
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Here, Elle recounts a classic Australian ghost story that involves lies, deceit, and eventual justice. It’s a ghost story with such a legendary status, that various places in the town and a whole festival was dedicated to it. This yarn is about Fisher’s Ghost. Intro and closing music: There is Something you should know by CO.Ag Music, Long Note 1 b…
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