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  • The Shift: Overcoming Self-Sabotage, Imposter Syndrome, and Critical Inner Monologues :: Mary Marantz [Ep 520]

    The Shift: Overcoming Self-Sabotage, Imposter Syndrome, and Critical Inner Monologues :: Mary Marantz [Ep 520]
    Apr 28 2025
    Do you often feel like something is holding you back? You can’t quite get to where you want to go professionally, relationally, or in personal habits and goals?

    Today Mary Marantz is here to tell us about the mental shifts that change everything. Mary’s story is riveting from growing up in a single-wide trailer in the mountains full of dirt and memories to Yale law school, she has stories to tell! Through her many experiences, she has learned how our self-limiting thoughts can hold us back and how to overcome them. Not through the typical “get it boss girl” mentality but practical steps that lead us to a life we want to live and enjoy, and how to lead our kids well in the area of achievement. Here are some of our topics:

    • Why fear is a boring liar — and how to manage it
    • The "fear of success" and why it keeps us playing small
    • How childhood environments shape adult confidence: the power of speaking life over yourself and your kids
    • Feeling like everyone has a manual on how to do life and we have missed it
    • How to handle imposter syndrome and look for the “evidence to the contrary” of the lies in our head

    Connect with Mary Marantz:

    • Website: Mary Marantz - Home
    • Facebook: The Official Mary Marantz Insiders Community!
    • Instagram: Mary Bess Marantz (@marymarantz)

    Links Mentioned:

    • Underestimated: By Mary Mrantz
    • Slow Growth Equals Strong Roots: By Mary Marantz
    • Dirt: Growing: By Mary Marantz
    • The Agile Mind: By Wilma Koutstaal
    • Quiz
    • Underestimated
    Related Episodes:

    • Discovering the Gift of You When You Feel Lost in Motherhood :: Chrystal Evans Hurst [Ep 507]
    • When You Need a Personal Revival :: Cleere Cherry Reaves [Ep 504]
    • Choosing Connection Over Critique :: Rachel Macy Stafford [Ep 280]
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  • When Friendships Get Messy: Healing, Humor & Finding Your Chicken-Fried Women :: Melissa Radke [Ep 519]

    When Friendships Get Messy: Healing, Humor & Finding Your Chicken-Fried Women :: Melissa Radke [Ep 519]
    Apr 21 2025
    Get ready to laugh! Today Melissa Radke joins me for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation. Her new book Chicken-Fried Women will make you giggle, cry, and think about the women and friendships in your life. We cover many hilarious topics including spray tans, garage sale bras, swim gym, southern church in the 80’s, and laundry on the couch. At the heart of the book is how to navigate adult friendships and here is more of what we talked about:
    • What it means to find your people—your chicken-fried women- battered and bruised but still tender on the inside
    • Healing a mother-daughter relationship with kindness and boundaries
    • How to divorce a girlfriend (and maybe get her back)
    • Stick around to the end where Melissa shares the best advice on what it feels like to build your own table (even when it’s hard or uncomfortable)
    Connect with Melissa Radke:

    • Website: HOME | MELISSA RADKE
    • Facebook: Melissa Radke | Facebook
    • Instagram: Melissa Radke - Lifestyle, Parenting, Relationships (@msmelissaradke)
    Links Mentioned:

    • The Radkes (TV Series 2019) - IMDb
    • Chicken-Fried Women: By Melissa Radke
    • CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow)
    Related Episodes:

    • Your Funny Mom Stories [Ep 302]
    • Don’t Dad Alone :: Dustin Nickerson [Ep 472]
    • Sidetracked by Naming Body Parts, Steaks for Lunch, and Summer Dilemmas (when you’re not in Italy) :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 476]
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  • Mean Girls, Mom Roles & Modern Friendship: Coaching Kids Through Conflict :: Dr. Kelly Jameson [Ep 518]

    Mean Girls, Mom Roles & Modern Friendship: Coaching Kids Through Conflict :: Dr. Kelly Jameson [Ep 518]
    Apr 14 2025
    Today Dr. Kelly Jameson joins me to help us understand the many dynamics of teen friendships. Although this episode mainly applies to girl moms there is advice for the boy mom in this episode as well! Kelly is a trained systems therapist who practices narrative therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Through her many years of listening to families and teens, she has learned how to navigate the difficult years of teen and tween friendships and how to help parents coach their kids. Here is some of what we cover:

    • The rise of “friend hoarding” and large group dynamics in 2025
    • What qualifies as “mean girl” behavior—and why it’s all about power dynamics
    • Coaching sons to stay out of the drama—and why that matters
    • How moms are becoming more enmeshed in their kid’s friendships and the damage that causes
    • The 3 types of friendships every kid should understand

    Connect with Dr. Kelly Jameson:

    • Website: Kelly Jameson - Therapy. Speaking. Consulting.
    • Facebook: Kelly Jameson, PhD | Facebook
    • Instagram: Kelly Jameson, PhD (@drkellyjameson)
    Links Mentioned:

    • Queen Bees and Wannabes: by Rosalind Wiseman
    Related Episodes:

    • Back-to-School and Tech Toolkit :: Dr. Kelly Jameson [Ep 422]
    • Helping Our Kids Foster Friendships :: David Thomas and Sissy Goff [Ep 338]
    • Important Topics to Cover with Tweens and Teens about Manners, Technology and Friendship :: Lee Cordon [Ep 408]
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  • Walking Through Grief: Coping, Comforting Kids, and Embodied Emotions :: Erin Nelson and Colleen Montague [Ep 517]

    Walking Through Grief: Coping, Comforting Kids, and Embodied Emotions :: Erin Nelson and Colleen Montague [Ep 517]
    Apr 7 2025
    Grief is a journey that no one wants to walk, yet so many of us will experience deep loss in our lifetime. In this episode, Colleen and Erin have an open and honest conversation about Erin’s journey through unimaginable loss—losing her husband in a plane crash, navigating her children’s grief, the heartbreak of her mother’s suicide, and later, the devastating loss of her son in a car accident.

    Through her story, Erin shares what it looks like to carry grief in our bodies, the crisis of faith that can come with loss, and how she found her way through the darkness. From those tragedies was born Jessica’s house, a place for families to walk through grief and be supported. And now a book When Grief Comes Home that shares the tools she has learned through so many trials.

    Here are some topics we cover:

    • The impact of trauma and grief on the body and nervous system
    • The importance of modeling healthy grief and emotional expression for children
    • How to come alongside grieving families in tangible, practical ways
    • The unique challenges couples face when grieving a child and how to let someone grieve in their own way
    • Brightsiding- what it is and how to speak to someone in a dark season

    Connect with Erin and Colleen:

    • Website: Jessica's House
    • Facebook: Jessica's House
    • Instagram: Jessica's House (@jessicas_house)

    Links Mentioned:

    • NACG
    • When Grief Comes Home: By Erin Leigh Nelson and Colleen Montague


    Related Episodes:

    • When Moms Walk through Grief :: Stacey Thacker {Ep 76}
    • The Ministry of Presence in a Broken World :: Tess Clarke [Ep. 252]
    • Processing Grief, Infertility, and Loss in Community :: Julie Fowler [Ep 502]

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  • From Believer to Disciple: Following Jesus in Everyday Life :: Courtney Garrett [Ep 516]

    From Believer to Disciple: Following Jesus in Everyday Life :: Courtney Garrett [Ep 516]
    Mar 31 2025
    Do you often desire to disciple your neighbors, friends, or acquaintances but don’t know how?

    Today Courtney Garrett joins me to talk about her amazing tools to help Christians invite people into going deeper with Jesus. She is an accidental homeschool mom with years of ministry experience who saw a need for discipleship tools. Often people have grown up in church and pieced Bible stories together but they may have gaps in their view of God and His character. Courtney has written 101 Christianity -a study to help direct conversation and lead people to follow Jesus. Here are some topics we cover…

    • The difference between being a believer and a committed follower of Jesus
    • Stories of high school and college students using 101 Christianity to lead well
    • How to ask people into a discipleship study in a gracious way
    • How knowing the character of God can help in hard times
    • Ideas for discipleship with your family

    Connect with Courtney Garrett:

    • Website: 101 Christianity
    • Instagram: Courtney Garrett (@courtney_garrett_)

    Links Mentioned:

    • 101 Christianity Podcast - Apple Podcasts
    • A Parent's Guide to 101: By Courtney Garrett
    • 101: Discovering the Character of God: By Courtney Garrett

    Related Episodes:

    • Modeling Faith: Family Spiritual Habits that Stick :: Chris Pappalardo and Clayton Greene [Ep 512]
    • Discipleship 101 with Cathy Price {Ep. 9}
    • You Deserve a Mentor :: Susie Davis [Ep 262]

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  • Mothering Autism: Navigating Grief, Marriage, and Community :: Carrie Cariello, Kate Swenson, and Adrian Wood [Ep 515]

    Mothering Autism: Navigating Grief, Marriage, and Community :: Carrie Cariello, Kate Swenson, and Adrian Wood [Ep 515]
    Mar 24 2025
    Do you have a child with autism or neurodivergent tendencies? Do you have a friend with a child that needs support but you're not sure how to show up? Today Carrie, Kate, and Adrian are here to share their deeply personal stories about their kids and how autism has shaped their families. The amazing thing is each of their experiences is so different- and each of them has approached this diagnosis uniquely. They co-wrote a book called Autism Out Loud that covers a huge variety of challenges. We barely scratched the surface but here are some things we covered… The hidden, unexpected grief of special needs parentingHow raising a child with autism magnifies stress in marriagesSiblings and how autism affects their lives- the joys and sadness that come with a neurodivergent sibling and how to keep that communication openWhat parents of autistic children really need from friends and familyIt takes risk, invitation, and vulnerability to find your people and a community that can rally around and support you Connect with Carrie, Kate, and Adrian: Website: Tales of an Educated Debutante - Adrian Harrold Wood, PhD Website: Finding Cooper's Voice | Welcome to the Secret World of Autism Website: Carrie Cariello Instagram: Adrian Harrold Wood, PhD (@talesofaneducateddebutante) Instagram: Kate (@findingcoopersvoice) Facebook: Carrie Cariello Links Mentioned: Autism Out Loud: By Carrie Carieel, Kate Swenson, and Adrian Wood Related Episodes: Parenting Neurodivergent Children–Summer Edition :: Carrie Cassell [Ep 413]Parenting as a Highly Sensitive Person :: Mary Van Geffen [Ep 438]When Your Child is on the Autism Spectrum (Part One) :: Terri Conlin [Ep 182]When Your Child is on the Autism Spectrum (Part Two) :: Terri Conlin [Ep 182] Featured Sponsors: GoPure Beauty: With over 1 MIllion jars sold, this beauty secret is no longer a secret. For a limited time, our listeners get 25% off goPure with code [DMA] at checkout. Just head to gopurebeauty.com/DMA, use code [DMA], and you’re all set Purity Woods: Honestly, I have never seen a skincare product of this quality at this reasonable of a price point. And thankfully, the good people at Purity Woods have a special coupon code specifically for my listeners, so you can try it for yourself for 27% off today. Just go to puritywoods.com/DMA or enter DMA at checkout. The Chosen: Last Supper : So text your favorite person, grab your favorite box of movie theater candy, and go see The Chosen: Last Supper in theaters. You can get your tickets now at TheChosenLastSupper.com. Green Chef: Thrive all year with clean, easy meals from Green Chef. Go to GreenChef.com/alonefree and use code alonefree to get started with FREE Salads for two months plus 50% off your first box.” Find links to this week’s sponsors and unique promo codes at dontmomalone.com/sponsors.
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  • The Truth About Baby Sleep: Breaking Myths, Balancing Attachment and Restful Nights :: Eve Squires [Ep 514]

    The Truth About Baby Sleep: Breaking Myths, Balancing Attachment and Restful Nights :: Eve Squires [Ep 514]
    Mar 17 2025
    Is it possible to have a well-rested baby without sacrificing attachment? Are you an exhausted mom who struggles with the nighttime routine?

    Today Eve Squires, a sleep consultant with over fifteen years of experience, shares her journey and approach to improving infant sleep without resorting to harsh methods. Sleep is one of the most debated parenting topics, and in the past, I have avoided this topic because it is often confusing with conflicting advice. Eve was exactly the right person to do a deep dive on how to help children sleep through the night, without losing that special bond.

    In this episode we cover:

    • How to improve sleep without the "cry it out" method
    • The hunger vs. habit debate—how to know if your baby truly needs to eat at night
    • Nap windows and how to structure baby and toddler awake time for better naps
    • Replacing sleep incentives with healthier soothing techniques
    • Why some babies sleep well while others don’t (and potential neurological factors)

    Connect with Eve Squires:

    • Website: Calm and Bright Sleep Support
    • Instagram: CALM and BRIGHT SLEEP SUPPORT (@calmandbrightsleepsupport)

    Links Mentioned:

    • Infant Sleep Plans | Free Self-Assessment | Calm and Bright
    • The Rested Baby Plan - Calm and Bright Sleep Support

    Related Episodes:

    • Shepherding Healthy Sleep Habits :: Jenn and Robin of Sleepy Cues [Ep 230]
    • That’s Me. . . sleep deprived and needing Jesus :: Jennie and Sally {Ep 106}
    • Ages and Stages Series—Infants/Toddlers :: Rachel Norman [Ep 377]

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  • From Chaos to Calm: Practical Tools to Manage Anger and Overwhelm in Motherhood :: Elizabeth Andreyevskiy [Ep 513]

    From Chaos to Calm: Practical Tools to Manage Anger and Overwhelm in Motherhood :: Elizabeth Andreyevskiy [Ep 513]
    Mar 10 2025
    Do you feel like you’re reacting instead of responding, constantly putting out fires, and struggling to manage your emotions—especially anger?

    Today Elizabeth Andreyevskiy joins me to share her journey from explosive to calm in motherhood. Maybe you’ve tried counseling, read the books, and learned the tools, but implementing them in real life still feels impossible. This podcast is packed with practical tools to help us manage the chaos of our homes. God wants us to be whole and to care for our minds, bodies, and spirits so that we can care for our families daily.

    In this episode we cover:
    • How unmet expectations, physical clutter, and negative mindsets fuel frustration
    • The power of meeting your own basic needs (eating, water, and sleeping matter!)
    • Practical ways to create space for self-care, reflection, and increased emotional capacity
    • Creative ways to get some alone time and reset
    • What to do when you do have an explosion of anger and how to bring reconciliation

    Connect with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy:

    • Website: Anger Coach for Christian moms
    • Instagram: Elizabeth (@emotionally_healthy_legacy)

    Links Mentioned:

    • Anger Management Coach for Christian moms
    • Emotionally Healthy Legacy Podcast
    • END MOM SHAME TRAINING

    Related Episodes:

    • How Do I Regulate My Own Emotions? :: Charissa Fry [Ep 482] Summer of Mentorship
    • Changing the Atmosphere of Your Home with Positive Parenting :: Ralphie Jacobs [Ep 456]
    • Focus on Growth vs. Guilt :: Lisa Bevere [Ep 291]
    • What Triggers Your Angry Reaction? :: Amber Lia {Ep 108}

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