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The Art of Manliness Podcast aims to deepen and improve every area of a man's life, from fitness and philosophy, to relationships and productivity. Engaging and edifying interviews with some of the world's most interesting doers and thinkers drop the fluff and filler to glean guests' very best, potentially life-changing, insights.
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For parents who want to navigate divorce & co-parenting with more ease & confidence. Coach Meg Gluckman shares tools, tips, and resources for thriving during and after divorce. Topics include: decision-making, parenting, new relationships, co-parenting, schedules, money, career, body image, habits, and more.
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The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a digital support group for everyone interested in a learning lifestyle. Join us the second and fourth Friday of each month as our hosts Holly Williams Urbach, Melody Gillum, and Jennifer Jones discuss topics like the benefits of homeschooling, finding the right curriculum for you, navigating the line between parent and teacher, and more!
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Honest conversations with divorcing dads about staying connected to your kids while building a life that you love. Topics include co-parenting, fatherhood, divorce recovery, parenting tips, and emotional well-being.
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Welcome to "Calling It Out: Real Talk for Real Co-Parents," the podcast that tackles the tough truths of co-parenting head-on, without sugar-coating and without excuses. Hosted by Sai Gonzalez Silva and Rick Hartley, this show is all about diving deep into the challenges of co-parenting and offering real, actionable solutions. Each week, Sai and Rick bring over 40 years of combined co-parenting experience to the mic, discussing the most pressing topics that parents face today. Whether you're ...
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Welcome to the Blended Kingdom Families Podcast! If you are in need of resources that deal with remarriage, step-parenting, co-parenting, preparing to blend, or divorce-proofing your marriage, we are here to serve you! Blended Kingdom Families is a step-family ministry that is committed to providing resources for individuals, families, and churches by implementing biblical foundations and practical tips. Our mission is to break the generational cycle of divorce, equip marriages, and unite bl ...
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Single & Mighty: Build a great life after divorce or separation
Carmel Ecker and Lindsay Carlson
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You can build a powerful (and fun!) life after divorce or separation. Hosts Carmel Ecker and Lindsay Carlson are here to bring you real-life stories and hard-earned lessons, so you can have the motivation, clarity and community you need to thrive as a single parent. Whether you're co-parenting, parenting alone, or your kids no longer live at home -- this show is for you. For single moms, single dads, single parents, co-parents, solo parents, and those who care about them. Join us to hear abo ...
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Where there is darkness, there is an immense opportunity for light. The Big Silence aims to normalize conversations around mental health and empower people to turn their challenges into triumphs. Hosted by Karena Dawn – mental health advocate, wellness entrepreneur, co-founder of Tone It Up, and New York Times bestselling author – The Big Silence is creating a safe space to share our story, and for you to share yours. Like so many, Karena has experienced profound grief and trauma. Growing up ...
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In the podcast, Love Court Off The Record, we look at specific legal questions regarding all family law matters. From child custody to child support to divorce. We also take a humorous look at divorce. It does make people go crazy!!
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All your family’s pressing concerns and questions, answered in one place. Mike Khader, Family & Matrimonial Lawyer and Founder of Khader Law, shares lessons and learnings from years in the courtroom representing parents and couples on custody battles, co-parenting, mental health, finances and more.
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Mommy's on a Call | Holistic Health, Wellness & Mindfulness for Modern Moms, Entrepreneurship, Mindful Parenting
Stephanie Uchima-Carney - Business Strategist, MBA, Health & Wellness Coach
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Helping modern moms achieve balance and joy - in motherhood, career, wellness and life - from the inside out, through simple healthy habits, mindfulness (meditation and breathwork), integrative nutrition, holistic health and wellness. Do you feel like you’re constantly drained trying to figure out how to balance it all - pursuing your career or running a business while juggling your kids schedules and still finding time to prioritize your well-being? Do you wish you could stay consistent wit ...
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Intentional Mom life with Jesus: Scheduling, Planning, Productivity, Mindset, Selfcare, Time Management
Sasha Star Robertson - Child of God, Wife, Mom, Intentionality Coach, Productivity Coach, Biblical Mindset Coach, Planner Creator, Coach for Moms, Speaker
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Do you struggle to manage your time? Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed or mom guilt because everything on your never-ending todo list feels important? Is it a constant struggle to connect with God in your busy life as a stay at home/work from home mom? Do you wish you could find a balance and flow in your mom life? Well momma, I’m glad you’re here! This podcast is here to help you connect with God so that you can balance your life and schedule, get organized, and be that living example as ...
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I'm Sarah and my podcast is all about supporting moms. As a mom, we have to fight constantly for our kids and for ourselves. We need to have confidence in ourselves to push when no one will listen and strength to fight when we are beyond exhausted. I want my podcast to be the place you come when you need a pep talk or to find answers to the questions we all have on this journey! Come chat with me! I'm on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/calmingthechaoswithsarah and Instagram @ https://www ...
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148. EcoBabe Unplugged: Monica Richards on Sustainable Living, Inner Healing & Finding Joy in the Chaos
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What does it truly mean to live with intention—from the food we eat, to the candles we burn, to how we heal our inner child? This week on The Big Silence, Karena sits down with sustainable living expert and “EcoBabe” Monica Richards for an eye-opening, heart-filling conversation about how sustainability is more than composting—it's a lifestyle of r…
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Building Tribe — How to Create and Sustain Communities of Men
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Community is one of life's most valuable but increasingly scarce resources. While we hear about a supposed epidemic of male loneliness, many men still resist joining groups or struggle to maintain involvement after initial enthusiasm wanes. Today on the show, Frank Schwartz will help us understand the barriers to building male community and how to …
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“Unmarried But Entangled: Do I Have Rights to Our Home and Stuff?”
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The Question: If we were never married but lived together for years and shared everything — do I have any rights to our house or stuff if we break up? ____ In this episode of Love Court, divorce attorney Jessica Anderson answers a listener’s question about property rights after a breakup—when the couple was never legally married but lived together …
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How Quality Time Strengthens Blended Families
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Do your kids or step-kids feel distant or disconnected? In this episode, we unpack why one-on-one quality time is a powerful tool for building deep relationships in blended families. Whether you're a stepparent or biological parent, learning how to connect with each child individually helps them feel safe, seen, and secure. We share real life tips,…
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Homeschool conventions can be inspiring, overwhelming, and everything in between. In this episode, we talk about what to expect, how to prepare, and how to make the most of your time—whether you're attending in person or online. From finding encouragement to discovering new resources, homeschool conventions can play a big role in your homeschooling…
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147. From Trauma to Trust: Britt Piper on Somatic Healing, Survival, and Finding Love Again
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What happens when the pain you’ve been running from becomes the very thing that sets you free? In this moving episode of The Big Silence, Karena sits down with somatic therapist and author Britt Piper to explore the transformative journey from trauma to healing. Britt shares her deeply personal story—of childhood abandonment, sexual assault, addict…
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Figuring out the pitfalls and best practices of adulthood can be tricky. It's helpful to have some pearls of wisdom to guide you along the way. My guest today has spent decades collecting these kinds of helpful truths and has crafted her own guiding mantras of maturity. Gretchen Rubin is the author of numerous bestselling books, including The Happi…
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In blended families, one of the biggest challenges couples face is divided loyalty—choosing between your spouse and your children or extended family. In this honest and hope-filled episode of the Blended Kingdom Families podcast, Scott and Vanessa discuss the emotional and spiritual toll of misplaced priorities in marriage. You’ll discover how putt…
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146. Mona Sharma on Why the Healing Starts at Home: Detoxing Stress, Food, and Your Schedule
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What if your anxiety, gut issues, or chronic fatigue aren’t just “mental”—but messages from your body asking you to slow down, clean up, and tune in? In this powerful episode of The Big Silence, Mona Sharma—a former luxury beauty exec turned celebrity wellness expert—shares her personal journey from corporate burnout and heart surgeries to building…
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Auto-Exploitation, Positive Violence, and the Palliative Society: A Modern Philosopher’s Ideas for Making Sense of the Present Age
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Feelings of burnout and boredom have become prevalent in modern life. To understand the roots of and solutions to these issues, we can turn to both ancient philosophers and contemporary thinkers. Among the latter is Korean-German philosopher Byung-Chul Han, whose thought-provoking analyses are gaining increasing recognition. If you’re not yet famil…
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How God Heals Blended Families with Pastor Brandon Freeman
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In this powerful episode, Pastor Brandon Freeman, lead pastor of IMRSN Church, powerful communicator and character coach, shares his heartfelt testimony of how God transformed his blended family through hard conversations and radical obedience to the Holy Spirit. Pastor Brandon shares personal reflections about his blended family and how what began…
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Many homeschooling parents wonder how to create unit studies that are both engaging and educational. In this episode, we walk you through designing your own unit studies—from choosing a theme to integrating subjects and customizing lessons to fit your child’s interests. Listen in as we share resources that make creating unit studies easy and fun, n…
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The Power of NEAT — Move a Little to Lose a Lot
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Do you have a goal to lose weight? If so, you're probably thinking about how you need to exercise more. And that can certainly help. But what about the 23 hours a day you're not at the gym? How much you move during those hours — from walking to the mailbox to fidgeting at your desk — can be just as important in winning the battle of the bulge. Here…
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Why Date Nights Matter in Blended Families
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In this episode of the Blended Kingdom Families Podcast, Scott and Vanessa discuss the importance of continuing to date your spouse—even when life gets busy, budgets are tight, and parenting in a blended family adds extra layers. They share practical tips for creating meaningful connection through date nights, staying emotionally close, and how the…
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Co-Intelligence — Using AI to Think Better, Create More, and Live Smarter
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The era of artificially intelligent large language models is upon us and isn't going away. Rather, AI tools like ChatGPT are only going to get better and better and affect more and more areas of human life. If you haven't yet felt both amazed and unsettled by these technologies, you probably haven't explored their true capabilities. My guest today …
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Co-Parenting Chaos: Can I Make My Ex Stick to the Custody Schedule?
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The Question: My ex and I share 50/50 custody of our kids, but he constantly cancels last-minute and expects me to pick up the slack. It’s exhausting, and I feel like I’m always on call. Can I do anything legally to make him stick to the schedule? ____ In this episode of Love Court, divorce attorney Jessica Anderson addresses a listener’s frustrati…
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Blending Families After Loss: How to Trust God in Your Healing
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Blending a family is hard—but blending with adult children after loss adds a whole new level of emotional depth. In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Uncover Marriage founders, Shannen Fields Braswell and Anthony Braswell to hear their inspiring faith-driven journey of building a blended family after grief. They walk through what it’s like t…
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Wonder how to create a co-op? In this episode, we break down everything you need to know to create a successful and sustainable educational co-op—from gathering like-minded families to organizing classes, handling logistics, and making it all work for your unique homeschooling community. Whether you're dreaming big or starting small, you'll come aw…
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From Public Citizens to Therapeutic Selves — The Hidden History of Modern Identity
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When you scroll through social media feeds today, you’ll find countless posts about “living your truth” and “being authentic.” These ideas feel so natural to us now that we rarely stop to ask where they came from or what they really mean. The concept of identity — how we understand ourselves — has undergone a radical transformation over the centuri…
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How to Talk to Your Spouse: Marriage Communication Advice That Works
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Communication can make or break a marriage, especially in a blended family. In this episode of the Blended Kingdom Families Podcast, Scott and Vanessa Martindale discuss the importance of effective communication in marriage. Learn how healthy conversations can prevent and resolve conflicts, strengthen trust, and create authentic, lasting bonds betw…
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Beyond Resilience — How to Become Shatterproof
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Resilience is often touted as the end all, be all of coping with life's challenges and setbacks. But my guest knows from her studies, executive coaching, and her own life that sometimes resilience just isn't enough. You need an even more durable source of strength. Dr. Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist and researcher and the author of …
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Unexpected Legal Fees: Can My Attorney Charge Me for Travel?
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The Question: I have a question about attorneys fees. I have been represented by a local lawyer in my divorce. She told me that that I probably wouldn’t incur more than $5000 of attorney fees. Well, my case hasn’t been settled and now I just got a bill for $12,000 because we had to go to a hearing in Lovelock where my divorce is pending. Don’t know…
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Faith, Finances & Blended Families: How to Handle Money God’s Way
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Money can be one of the biggest stressors in a blended family, but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode of the Blended Kingdom Families Podcast, we dive into faith-based financial wisdom—how to navigate money in marriage, handle financial transparency, and trust God as your provider. In this episode Scott and Vanessa discuss: Should blended famil…
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Teaching your kids to set goals is crucial as a homeschooling parent, helping them build motivation, responsibility, and lifelong skills. In this episode, we explore practical ways to guide children in setting realistic and meaningful goals, from daily tasks to long-term ambitions. Whether your child struggles with follow-through or just needs a li…
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The Art of Exploration — Why We Seek New Challenges and Search Out the Unknown
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The human urge to explore has taken us to every corner of the planet. From the highest peaks to far-flung islands to even the deepest dimensions of an idea, our species has an innate drive to venture into the unknown. But what exactly drives this need to explore? Is it genetic, cognitive, or something else entirely? Here to unpack this question is …
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Prenup Dilemma: Should I Push Back on an Unfair Agreement?
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The Question: My fiancé and I are getting married soon, and he wants me to sign a prenup. I don’t have a problem with the idea, but the agreement heavily favors him. Should I push back, or is this just standard? ____ In this episode of Love Court, divorce attorney Jessica Anderson answers a listener’s question about prenuptial agreements. When a pr…
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Co-Parenting Across 3 States: Navigating Travel, Custody Schedules & Blended Family Challenges
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Co-parenting in one home is challenging—but what happens when you're coordinating custody across three states? In this insightful episode of the Blended Kingdom Families podcast, Scott and Vanessa Martindale sit down with BKF coaches and group leaders, Scott and Lindsay Schmitz, to share their personal journey of co-parenting across multiple states…
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Are You Not Entertained? The Myths and Truths About Roman Gladiators
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When you think about ancient gladiators, you likely have a certain vision that comes to mind: slaves forced to fight to the death for the entertainment of bloodthirsty Romans. But much of what we think we know about gladiators is actually wrong. Today on the show, Alexander Mariotti will separate the just-as-fascinating fact from popular-culture-de…
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Attorney Fees in Divorce: What’s Fair and What’s Not?
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The Question: I have a question about attorneys fees. I have been represented by a local lawyer in my divorce. She told me that that I probably wouldn’t incur more than $5000 of attorney fees. Well, my case hasn’t been settled and now I just got a bill for $12,000 because we had to go to a hearing in Lovelock where my divorce is pending. Don’t know…
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The Benefit of Small Groups and Coaching for Blended Families
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In this episode of the Blended Kingdom Families Podcast, we sit down with BKF group leaders and coaches Scott and Lindsay Schmitz to explore the transformative impact of small groups on blended families. They share their personal experiences in leading small groups, how these communities provide support, and practical steps to start one in your own…
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Today, we dive into the highs and hurdles of homeschooling highschoolers. Whether you’re transitioning from public school or have homeschooled from the start, we share insights, encouragement, and practical tips to help you navigate these important years with confidence. SHOW NOTES: Visit our website! If you have any questions or comments, please e…
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145. The Hidden Toxins Disrupting Your Mental Health & How to Detoxify with Dr. Aly Cohen
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What if the chemicals in our food, water, and everyday products were silently impacting our mental health? This week on The Big Silence, I sit down with Dr. Aly Cohen, a board-certified rheumatologist, integrative medicine specialist, and environmental health expert, to explore the hidden connection between toxins and brain health. From the rise of…
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No, There Isn’t a Loneliness Epidemic (And That May Be an Even Bigger Problem)
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Face-to-face socializing in America has declined by more than 20% nationwide. Among some groups, like young adults and unmarried men, the drop is closer to 40%. But strangely, this hasn’t led to the loneliness epidemic that you hear so much about. Instead, we’re seeing a new phenomenon: rising aloneness without rising loneliness. Today on the show,…
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Nesting Custody vs. Joint Custody: What’s Best for the Kids?
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The Question: My biggest concern about the situation is that the children’s lives will be disrupted. My lawyer is suggesting that I do a nesting custody schedule meaning the kids will stay in the house and my husband and I will alternate living there with the kids. My husband is resisting this plan and demanding week on week off. He wants to stay i…
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Blended Family Bucket List: How to Create Meaningful Memories with Godly Vision
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Have you ever thought about creating a family bucket list? While material goals can be fun, the most meaningful bucket list items focus on cherishing special moments, building lifelong memories, and celebrating blended family milestones together. In this episode of the Blended Kingdom Families podcast, Blended Family Bucket List: How to Create Mean…
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Stay-at-Home Mom vs. Joint Custody: Does My Ex Have a Case?
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The Question: Dear Jessica, I need a second opinion. I have a lawyer. I’m going through a divorce. I have two kids who are five and three years old. I have primarily been a stay at home mom. I go to all of their doctors appointments. I do all of the shopping. I cook all of their food. I know what they like what they don’t like. I do all of their la…
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144. From Olympic Pressure to Mental Freedom: Jordyn Wieber Brooks on Redefining Resilience & Success
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Olympic gold medalist Jordyn Wieber Brooks knows the immense pressure of elite gymnastics—where fear-based coaching, emotional suppression, and relentless expectations shape young athletes. In this episode, she opens up about the resilience it took to unlearn those survival tactics and how retiring at just 18 forced her to redefine her identity bey…
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Enter the Matrix — The Science of Slowing Down Time
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People commonly think of time as a fixed, linear, objective structure. But our own experiences belie this belief. We’ve all been in situations where time has seemed to drag on or speed up, and there are even whole periods of our lives that seem to have gone by slower or faster. As my guest Steve Taylor will explain, time is a lot more fluid and mol…
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Navigating Blended Family Marriage Well: What We Wish We Knew
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Building a blended family comes with unique challenges—some we never saw coming! In this episode, Scott and Vanessa Martindale get real about what they wish they had known before blending their family. From step parenting struggles to managing relationships and expectations, why grace and patience are key in blended families and handling unexpected…
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