In this compelling conclusion to our two-part series, Shannon Avery Briggs of Luminous Connections shares how facing hard truths—like childhood trauma, emotional wounds linked to illness, and patterns of survival—became the path to healing. This episode explores the courage it takes to uncover painful memories, the role of self-worth and faith in resilience, and how honesty leads us from surviving to thriving.

Highlights include:
Why truth is foundational to lasting resilience
How emotional pain can manifest physically
The connection between self-worth and healing
Steps to move from survival into wholeness

Resources & Connections:
Visit Shannon’s work at luminous-connections.com
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If you’ve ever felt weighed down by unspoken truths, this episode will inspire you to take the courageous step toward healing. Ask yourself: What truth do I need to face today to grow?

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🎙️ Episode 49: Resilient Presence – Living Fully Through Community and Faith
This week, we begin a special two-part series with my friend Shannon Avery Briggs, founder of Luminous Connections.
In part one, we dive into the idea of Resilient Presence—what it really means to show up fully in life, even when circumstances are hard. Shannon shares her journey through domestic violence, addiction in her family, and her cancer battle, but most of all, she shares how presence, faith, and community became her anchors through it all.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why resilience isn’t about pushing harder, but choosing presence.
How authentic community lifts us without competition or judgment.
Ways to strengthen relationships and show up more fully for the people we love.
The role of faith and inner trust in navigating seasons of uncertainty.
This conversation will encourage you to slow down, lean into your support system, and choose to live with resilient presence in your own story.
👉 Listen in, be inspired, and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss part two: Resilient Truth.
🌟 Connect with Shannon: luminous-connections.com
🌟 Connect with me + listen to more episodes: linktr.ee/theresilientmotherpodcast

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She joined the police force at 17. She returned to work six weeks postpartum. She raised two thriving adult children while navigating a male-dominated career, shift work, and later a leap into entrepreneurship.

✨ Meet Charmaine—a mother, grandmother, and entrepreneur whose story is packed with courage, grit, and wisdom. In this episode of The Resilient Mother Podcast, she shares the habits, faith, and mindset that carried her through:

🔑 What you’ll learn in this episode:
How to “stay in the hall” when doors are closed
Daily resilience habits (3:30 a.m. start, prayer, affirmations, exercise)

Lessons on raising resilient children with both rules and love
Returning to work six weeks postpartum—and why advocacy still matters
Shifting from control to influence with adult kids
Building a new chapter as an entrepreneur in travel & immigration services

💡 Charmaine’s story is a reminder that resilience isn’t about perfection—it’s about showing up, standing your ground, and holding on to hope.

⏱ Chapter Markers (adjust to final edit)
00:00 Welcome & Theme
03:00 Charmaine’s start in law enforcement at 17
12:00 Motherhood on shift work & 6-week postpartum return
22:00 Boundaries and parenting adult children
33:00 Morning routine & mindset stack
44:00 Transition to entrepreneurship
54:00 “Stay in the hall” mantra & closing encouragement

🌟 Connect with Charmaine:
Facebook: ChambyTravel
Instagram: @chambytravel
YouTube: @chambytravel
WhatsApp: +1 (345) 926-2772

📚 Resources Mentioned:
Relentless & Winning by Tim Grover
“Death Crawl” motivational clip
“Arise, Champion” motivational video

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Season 3, Episode 47 – The Resilient Presence to Save a Marriage After the Loss of a Child
In this deeply moving continuation of my conversation with Dr. Lexi Harrigan, we step into the most vulnerable chapter of her life—the loss of her son—and the faith-filled journey that followed.

Lexi opens her heart about how grief reshaped her marriage, the moments where walking away felt easier, and the daily choice to stay present for the person you love most, even when your world feels shattered. She shares the raw truth about navigating loss together, why it’s so easy for couples to drift apart in pain, and how intentional faith and resilience brought her and her husband closer than ever before.

In this episode, we discuss:

The day everything changed—and how Lexi and her husband processed loss differently
Why grief often strains marriages and how to avoid emotional isolation
The role of faith in rebuilding trust, love, and connection after tragedy
How to be “resilently present” when your instinct is to shut down or withdraw
The moment Lexi felt God calling her to write her memoir, Sunny with a Chance of Showers: A Story of Love, Loss, and Hope
Turning pain into purpose—how her book became a light for others walking through darkness
Encouragement for anyone facing loss, strained relationships, or a crisis of faith
Lexi’s story is a testament that resilience isn’t about pushing through—it’s about leaning in, holding on, and trusting that God can restore what feels broken beyond repair.
📖 Get Lexi’s book here: Sunny with a Chance of Showers on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Sunny-Chance-Showers-Story-Love
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🎧 Listen now to be reminded that hope is never lost, love can endure the storm, and your presence matters more than you think.

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🎧 Episode Title:
Resilient Presence Starts Here: Why Your Pelvic Floor Matters More Than You Think
Season 3, Episode 46
📝 Show Notes — Part 1 of 2
Guest: Dr. Lexie Harrigan, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Women’s Health Advocate
Co-Host: Catherine Tyson Sewell
Host: Tiffany Lorraine Galloway
💡 Episode Summary:
In this powerful first episode of our 2-part series, we welcome Dr. Lexie Harrigan, a dedicated women’s health expert and physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor therapy.
We’re talking about the untold side of motherhood — from birth trauma and postpartum pain to the emotional toll of pelvic floor dysfunction and the societal silence surrounding it. This is about more than muscles. It’s about identity, healing, and reclaiming your voice.

If you’ve ever been dismissed, misunderstood, or overwhelmed by your body’s changes — this is your invitation to step into resilient presence.

🎙️ Part 2 dives into Lexie’s deeply personal story of loss, faith, and healing — don’t miss it next week.

🔍 Topics Covered:
What your pelvic floor really does — and why it matters
The impact of childbirth, trauma, and neglect on your body
How emotional pain gets stored physically
Reclaiming intimacy, confidence, and connection
Why we must stop normalizing pain and start seeking healing
Tools for proactive pelvic floor care
The connection between spiritual resilience and physical healing
🔗 Resources Mentioned:
Website: https://www.pelvispower.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorlexieharrigan
Lexie’s Book (featured in Part 2): Sunny With a Chance of Showers
Author Site: https://www.alexiaharrigan.com
💬 Favorite Quote:
“Your pelvic floor holds more than your muscles — it holds your story. Your trauma. Your resilience. And yes… your healing.” – Dr. Lexie Harrigan
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The Resilient Mother Podcast
Season 3, Episode 45
Title: “Lifting the Mother Load: Creating a Harmonious Home with Eva Rado”
Air Date: July 29, 2025

Are you tired of doing it all? Laundry, dishes, schedules, emotions—the mental load is real. In this episode, Tiffany sits down with entrepreneur and household harmony coach Eva Rado, who shares how she shifted her home from burnout to shared responsibility.

You’ll learn:

Why traditional delegation often backfires
How to transition from martyr-mode to team-mode
Why curiosity is a mom’s secret weapon
Simple ways to get your family to notice and own tasks
How to create a family culture of compassion, strength, and cooperation
This conversation is packed with real stories, practical tips, and powerful mindset shifts that will leave you feeling seen, supported, and stronger than you think.

💡 Resources & Links
🎁 Free Guide: “The Mother Load” by Eva Rado
www.evarado.com/the-mother-load

🔗 Connect with Eva:
Instagram & Facebook: @evaradocom
Website: www.evarado.com

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🧡 Let’s Stay Connected
Rate, review, and share this episode to support other moms like you.
Tag us @theresilientmotherpodcast with your favorite takeaway!
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Season 3, Episode 44
Title: Breathe, Believe, Become: How Resilient Mothers Elevate Their Families
Guest: Cori | Calm Within Adult Swim
Release Date: July 22, 2025
🌐 adultswimlesson.com

✨ Episode Overview:
In this empowering episode, Tiffany sits down with Cori, founder of Calm Within Adult Swim, to explore the deep connection between emotional safety, overcoming fear, and how we model resilience for our children. Drawing from her experience helping adults conquer their fear of water, Cori shares tools and insights that every mother can use to build stronger, calmer, and more connected relationships—starting with herself.

This episode is part of our July theme: "Elevate – Resilient Relationships", and is all about reclaiming your inner calm so you can rise, lead, and love well.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How fear is created in the mind—and how to reframe it
The power of inner safety and how to cultivate it
Why regulating yourself is the first step to helping your kids feel safe
The role of repetition in rewiring the brain and building resilience
How to embrace the messy middle of motherhood and growth
Real-life stories of transformation through consistent inner work
Why it’s OK to start from the beginning—again and again
How to identify what’s worth mastering vs. what’s for play
💬 Memorable Quote:
“You don’t need the fear to go away to move forward—you need to feel safe within yourself first.” – Cori
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Join our free Resilient Mother Newsletter for weekly encouragement, practical strategies, podcast updates, and special resources designed to help you thrive in every season of motherhood. 💌
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📲 Connect with Cori:
Website: adultswimlesson.com
Socials: @calmwithinadultswim (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube)

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🎧 Episode Summary – Season 3, Episode 43

Title: “Elevating Grief: Resilient Relationships That Help Children Heal”
Release Date: July 15th

How do we help our children grieve in a world that often tells them to “be strong” and “move on”? In this deeply healing episode of The Resilient Mother Podcast, host Tiffany Lorraine Galloway welcomes guest Brooke DeAnne—a trauma-informed coach, RTT hypnotherapist, and author of the powerful children’s book The Grief Monster.

Brooke shares her personal story of loss after her children’s father passed away tragically—and how she turned her pain into purpose by helping kids and families process grief with compassion and emotional intelligence. Her mission? To empower mothers to do the inner healing that naturally elevates the way we nurture our children.

💛 Key Takeaways:
What unresolved grief looks like in children—and how to respond with emotional safety
Why many mothers feel stuck in survival mode (and how to rewire that through RTT hypnotherapy)
The difference between emotions and feelings—and why it matters in parenting
Why grief is a natural expression of love, not weakness
How mothers can elevate their homes by healing themselves first
🌿 Meet Brooke DeAnne
Brooke is the founder of Life Coaching Goddess, where she helps women heal childhood wounds, break generational trauma, and reconnect with their authentic selves through root-cause coaching and RTT hypnotherapy.

She is also the author of the children’s grief book The Grief Monster, a heart-centered story born from her family’s own loss. This book has helped not only children but also adults navigate deep grief with grace.

📚 Explore her work: https://www.lifecoachinggoddess.com

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