Don't Mom Alone Podcast
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Don't Mom Alone Podcast
Heather MacFadyen, mother of four boys, connects you the listener with people and resources to help you feel less alone. Consider it an invitation to "withness".
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How to Help Anxious Kids: Max Lucado on Parenting, Faith, and Finding Peace [Ep 556]
Are we living in the most anxious generation ever? In this powerful and hope-filled conversation, Max Lucado joins us to talk about anxiety, mental he...
How’d I Miss That? Parenting Perspective, Praying for Your Kids & Trusting God’s Process :: Cynthia Yanof [Ep 555]
My friend and Sidetracked podcast co-host, Cynthia Yanof, joins me to discuss her new book, How’d I Miss That?
Cynthia shares hilarious and poig...
People Skills That Strengthen Friendships, Marriage, and Family :: Debra Fileta [Ep 554]
Moms, life throws us into so many conversations every day…
Talking with our kids, navigating our husband’s work party, conn...
Overwhelmed at Christmas? The Women of the Bible Who Understand :: Mary DeMuth [Ep 553]
In this episode, author, podcaster, and speaker Mary DeMuth returns to share the inspiration behind her latest work, which spotlights overwhelmed wome...
How to Feel More Secure in Your Marriage and Family :: Marc Cameron [Ep 552]
In today’s episode, I sit down with Marc Cameron, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, to explore one of the most influential (and often overlook...
The Case for Miracles, Christmas, and Faith :: Lee Strobel [Ep 551]
In this episode, I sit down with bestselling author and investigative journalist Lee Strobel to explore some of the most profound questions of faith:...
What Comes Next When Life Falls Apart: An Honest Conversation with Jess Connolly [Ep 550]
In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Jess Connolly—author, podcaster, and speaker—invites us into a season of her life marked by heartbrea...
The Type C Mom: Finding Peace Between Perfection and Chaos :: Ashleigh Surratt [Ep 549]
As a young mom, I felt the tension of wanting to have it all together: the boys in matching outfits, the house spotless, and dinner on the table. But...
How Churches Can Reflect Every Family: Disability Inclusion with Sandra Peoples [Ep 548]
When life doesn’t go as planned, it can be hard to see where God is working. In this powerful conversation, Sandra Peoples, author, special needs mom,...
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt on Bravery and Motherhood [Ep 547]
In this episode, New York Times bestselling author Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt joins us to talk about parenting, faith, and finding courage, especi...
Love, Limits, and Delight: What Grace-Based Parenting Really Looks Like :: Cody Kimmel [Ep 546]
What does it really mean to parent with grace? Does choosing grace-based or gentle parenting mean we throw out discipline or become permissive? In tod...
How to Stay Informed of the News without Anxiety or Cynicism :: Kathleen Wadkins [Ep 545]
In today’s episode, we’re joined by Kathleen from The Pour Over, a news outlet known for delivering the world’s biggest headlines with clarity and Chr...
From Overwhelmed to Anchored: Replacing the Lies of Motherhood with God’s Truth :: Erica Gwynn [Ep 544] :: Erica G
In this episode I chat with the lovely Erica Gwynn, author, podcaster, and mom about her new book That’s Just Not True. She shares how easily we start...
Strengthening the Relationship with Your Adult Child :: Kathy Cunningham [Ep 543]
Is it too late to rebuild your relationship with your adult child? What if there’s grief, resentment, or even silence between you?
...
Loving Women Impacted by Unexpected Pregnancy :: Amy Ford [Ep 542]
What happens when love meets fear head-on in the midst of an unplanned pregnancy? Today, Amy Ford, from the ministry "Embrace Grace" is here to share...
Is This Normal Teen Behavior—or a Red Flag? :: Mark Gregston [Ep 541]
Have you ever felt like your teenager is pulling away, and no matter how much you talk, nothing seems to get through?
In th...
The Role of Parents in Youth Sports :: Ed Uszynski and Brian Smith [Ep 540]
Is your child really doomed if they don’t start soccer by age 2? Do you feel the constant pressure to sign your kids up for the “right” teams and keep...
Reclaiming Sex Ed: Teaching God’s Truth About Bodies, Boundaries & Identity :: Kristen Miele [Ep 539]
Do you feel embarrassment or shame around talking to your kids about sex? Do you wish someone else could come talk to them for you?
If You're Tired of Feeling Like You Don't Measure Up.. :: Hosanna Wong [Ep 538]
Who does God say you are? And how do you step into your true identity when the world (and even yourself) have told you otherwise? If you (or your kids...
How to Declutter Clothes, Pantries, and Memories :: Tara Bremmer [Ep 537]
Do you ever feel like clutter is taking over your home? In this episode, Tara Bremmer, professional organizer is here to dive into the heart of declut...
How to Stop Shame Spirals :: Dr. Curt Thompson [Summer of Mentorship Wk 6]
Our kids begin to feel and respond to shame as early as 15 to 18 months of age. Those early moments can begin a lifelong struggle with feeling unworth...
A Pep Talk for Reading the Whole Bible :: Tara-Leigh Cobble [Summer of Mentorship wk 5]
Have you read the whole Bible? That was the question my guest Tara-Leigh Cobble struggled to answer while talking to a pastor friend. As she thought b...
Healing Past Wounds for More Freedom :: Jennifer Barnett [Summer of Mentorship wk 4]
There is often a disconnect from what we read in scripture and how we experience life. God says, “I have not given you a spirit of fear,” but we keenl...
Learning to Listen to God's Voice :: Kelsey Phillips [Summer of Mentorship wk 3]
A few years ago, my friend Kelsey Philips hit a crisis in her life. She felt physically unwell, depressed and desperate for healing. She connected wit...
When You Don't Know What to Pray :: Jodie Berndt [Summer of Mentorship -wk 2]
We know that God’s word is living and active. Today’s guest Jodie Berndt takes us through using Bible verses as prayers that can powerfully influence...
How Holiness Helps Mothers :: Jackie Hill Perry [Summer of Mentorship--wk 1]
If God is holy, then He can’t sin. If God can’t sin, then He can’t sin against you. If He can’t sin against you, shouldn’t that make Him the most trus...
The Bible Simplified : Going Deeper in Faith, Teaching Kids the Bible, and Seeing Jesus in Every Story :: Zach Windahl [Ep 530]
Do you long to go deeper in your faith and help your children fall in love with Scripture — not just the stories, but the whole story?
<...
Helping Your Teen Choose College with Purpose, Not Pressure : Insights from a College Strategist :: Shellee Howard [Ep 529]
Many of you have been on this journey with me since the potty-training days, and now you’re facing the incredible milestone of sending your kids off t...
Witnessing Hope: How Compassion Transforms Families :: Nicki Koziarz [Ep 528]
Knox and I recently had the incredible opportunity to go on a Compassion International vision trip to El Salvador. Today, I’m joined by my friend Nick...
TALK to Raise a Reader: How to Build Strong Reading Skills at Home :: Maya Smart [Ep 527]
Kids all read at different ages, stages, and times, but how can we, as parents, ensure they are getting all the tools and skills they need to become g...
Can We Keep Teens Safe on Social Media? What Every Parent Needs to Know from Meta :: Tara Hopkins [Ep 526]
In this episode, I sit down with Meta’s Global Director of Public Policy, who also happens to be a mom of two teenagers, to discuss the realities of r...
Help! My Kids Don’t Know How to Do Anything : Building Life Skills This Summer :: Katie Kimball [Ep 525]
Today Katie Kimball is here to show us how to help our kids gain life skills that last and contribute to the family. Katie founded a program called Li...
Craving Peace? How Sabbath and Nature Can Restore Your Soul :: Eryn Lynum [Ep 524]
Today Eryn Lynum joins me to share about the beautiful connection between nature and rest. Sabbath has become such a hot topic right now but Eryn had...
Navigating Senior Year: College Prep, Family Talks, and Faithful Waiting :: Lee Cordon and Barrett Ball [Ep 523]
Today we are live and in person in my office with Lee Cordon and Barrett Ball! My real-life friends have created a comprehensive guide for senior year...
Helping Kids Do Hard Things, Strong-Willed Kids, and Growing Through Failure :: David Thomas & Sissy Goff [Ep 522]
Today our favorite counselors, David Thomas and Sissy Goff, are back to talk about their new project- children’s books! So much has happened over the...
From Blockbusters to Blanket Forts: Patricia Heaton on Parenting, Faith, and Comedy [Ep 521]
Today Emmy-winning actor Patricia Heaton joins us for a candid conversation on motherhood, career, and raising four boys. We talk about the pressure p...
The Shift: Overcoming Self-Sabotage, Imposter Syndrome, and Critical Inner Monologues :: Mary Marantz [Ep 520]
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...
When Friendships Get Messy: Healing, Humor & Finding Your Chicken-Fried Women :: Melissa Radke [Ep 519]
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, cr...
Mean Girls, Mom Roles & Modern Friendship: Coaching Kids Through Conflict :: Dr. Kelly Jameson [Ep 518]
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...
Walking Through Grief: Coping, Comforting Kids, and Embodied Emotions :: Erin Nelson and Colleen Montague [Ep 517]
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 o...