Best Dr Kara Shade Podcasts (2025)

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It Goes Dark Fast: Meeting the Challenges of Modern Parenthood with Dr. Marcey Mettica 1:03:39

3M ago1:03:39

1:03:39

*Little Ears Warning* We discuss some topics in the episode preview, and in the final third of the episode, that you probably won't want little ears to hear (e.g., pornography, digital dangers, and addictions). My guest for the season 1 finale is Dr. Marcey Mettica, owner of Prosper Counseling, PLLC. She's a licensed professional counselor supervis…

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Would You Be Ready? Chasing Dreams with Matt Eicheldinger 1:03:16

4M ago1:03:16

1:03:16

Hello, this is Matt, and he's a teacher . . . In this episode, I chat with one of the good guys of the internet, Matt Eicheldinger. He’s a veteran teacher and New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who knows a thing or two about the power of stories to connect and inspire us. We talk about the significance of small moments, Matt’s fast ris…

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It's Not Fair! Mastering the Mental Load with Dr. Morgan Cutlip 1:01:36

4M ago1:01:36

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Dr. Morgan Cutlip is a relationship expert who knows what it feels like to lose yourself in motherhood, and she’s committed to helping moms navigate it better. In this episode, we do a deep dive into the mental load, intensive parenting, and the great expectations of modern motherhood. Morgan shares what you can do on the toilet to improve your lif…

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Leap of Faith - Letting God Lead with Brenna Milleville 43:58

5M ago43:58

43:58

Brenna Milleville, owner of popular Christian apparel company Elly and Grace, shares how a nudge from God led her away from a career in public policy to an unexpected life of entrepreneurship. We talk about living your values, fending off copycats, and the long commutes with tear-stained cheeks that ultimately prepared her for Elly and Grace. Brenn…

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Naked Out There - Vulnerability and Entrepreneurship with Assia Mahmood 53:44

5M ago53:44

53:44

In part two of the mompreneur mini-series, I chat with Assia Mahmood, owner of Windhaven Academy, children’s book author, and host of the She Busy podcast. We discuss some of the parallels between entrepreneurship and parenting, the importance of resilience and delegation, and how to make sure you don’t die on a hiccup. Assia shares what it was lik…

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Talk Me Through This - The Art of Collaboration with The Bluebird Design Co. 52:38

6M ago52:38

52:38

In the first installment of a new mompreneur mini-series, I chat with the co-owners of The Bluebird Design Co., Krystin King and Vanessa Harrell, on adult friendship, entrepreneurship, and their best home organization tips for parents. Is it really a good idea to go into business with your best friend? How do you juggle competing priorities at home…

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Friday Fries + Secret Sauce - The Case for Connection with Dr. Dave Schramm 1:04:50

6M ago1:04:50

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Dr. Dave Schramm is an associate professor and family life extension specialist at Utah State University, and he has given more than 600 presentations around the world on happiness, marriage, and parenting. We talk gratitude, the power of French fries, and the two places our phones shouldn’t go with us. We also discuss the loneliness epidemic, Dr. …

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Let It Be - Navigating Grief with Dr. Jennifer Ryan 1:03:55

7M ago1:03:55

1:03:55

This episode features personal stories and reflections on grief from my friends Stephen Shanabrook and Davenna Ward, as well as an interview with Dr. Jennifer Ryan, a licensed professional counselor supervisor and the managing director of I Choose Change in Allen, TX. No one is immune to loss, and when it happens, we don’t get to skip the emotional…

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Rage Against Groundhog Day - Keeping Marriage Fun with Amberly Lambertsen 55:47

7M ago55:47

55:47

Amberly Lambertsen is a certified family life educator, marriage coach, and host of the Prioritize Your Marriage podcast. In our chat, she shares candid personal insights and practical tips to help couples make their marriages a priority throughout every stage of life. We also discuss inappropriate reels, postpartum diapers, and her kids’ obsession…

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Just Stop It - A Marriage Masterclass with Dr. Scott Stanley 1:16:25

7M ago1:16:25

1:16:25

Dr. Scott Stanley, one of the leading relationship and commitment experts in the world (and an overall groovy guy), packs this episode with research-based insights and time-tested advice from his more than 40 years in the field. We also chat about septic tanks, little forks, and kitchen massages as we translate relationship science to real life. Re…

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Trailer - Mess and Meaning with Dr. Kara Shade 1:30

8M ago1:30

1:30

Hi, I'm Dr. Kara, and this is the Mess and Meaning podcast. It's a show for busy parents like you who want to ditch the spin cycle for a more intentional life of connection and purpose. If you're ready to build a life you love, listen in for thought-provoking interviews, cutting-edge research, and relatable personal stories as we learn more and liv…

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Dr Kara Shade Podcasts

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Mess and Meaning

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It Goes Dark Fast: Meeting the Challenges of Modern Parenthood with Dr. Marcey Mettica 1:03:39

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Would You Be Ready? Chasing Dreams with Matt Eicheldinger 1:03:16

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It's Not Fair! Mastering the Mental Load with Dr. Morgan Cutlip 1:01:36

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Leap of Faith - Letting God Lead with Brenna Milleville 43:58

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Naked Out There - Vulnerability and Entrepreneurship with Assia Mahmood 53:44

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Talk Me Through This - The Art of Collaboration with The Bluebird Design Co. 52:38

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Friday Fries + Secret Sauce - The Case for Connection with Dr. Dave Schramm 1:04:50

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Let It Be - Navigating Grief with Dr. Jennifer Ryan 1:03:55

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Rage Against Groundhog Day - Keeping Marriage Fun with Amberly Lambertsen 55:47

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Just Stop It - A Marriage Masterclass with Dr. Scott Stanley 1:16:25

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Trailer - Mess and Meaning with Dr. Kara Shade 1:30

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