Hey Friends! My friend Cassie of HabitudeFitness has some encouraging and helpful thoughts to share on what it means to "Anchor Healthy Habits", and how we can do that, especially now. Cassie is a personal trainer, fitness instructor, and a Skinny Friends grad! She and I have teamed up to host the 3-Week Jumpstart Facebook group for the last two years and I love her heart and work. (She was also on Episode 41 of the Boy Mom Podcast talking about Diets, Freedom, and Being a
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Gap Year, SAT tests, and the Journey to College {Episode 47 with my son, Jonah}
Hey Friends! Today my 18 year-old son, Jonah is with me to talk about his journey through the college preparation, application, and acceptance process. Many people have asked for updates on Jonah's process and especially have questions about the scholarship contest we traveled to California for back in February. I'm so excited to share this conversation between Jonah and I. Note: While I considered dedicating an episode to the topic of the Coronavirus, I am
An Invitation to STAY (especially now) with Anjuli Paschall
Though I couldn't have planned it like this, today's podcast interview turns out to be especially timely. I'm sure you would agree: This world is feeling very uncertain right now. The Coronavirus is continuing to spread, causing schools and business to close down, travel and other events to be cancelled, our economy to tank, and a whole lot of anxiety for people on a whole lot of levels. This is legit crazy town. In times like these, some of us (for example -- me)
The Coronavirus: Dr. Dave and I talk about Risks, Schooling from Home, my Biggest Concern, and the Bright Side.
It is so interesting how our world can change in such a short time. I don't need to re-state the obvious, but it's pretty wild how many facets of our lives are being impacted by the outbreak and spread of the Coronavirus. YET: Amidst the sad news of sickness and death, plans being derailed, pretty-much-everything being cancelled, financial stress, and a general state of anxiety, we can all agree there is much to be thankful for: Good leaders making hard decisions to keep us
Finding Passions to Fuel a Mom’s Soul {Episode 45 with Stefanie Gass}
If you're a mom who is ready to find more balance and explore ways to tap into your creative, passionate side, today's Boy Mom Podcast episode is for you. Tying into my current "What Moms Need Most" blog series, this episode is all about helping moms find what "fuels your soul". I didn't even realize how passionate I was about this until the interview began and my heart started pounding! (I even shared a few untold stories of my journey from full-time mom to blogger to
What Moms Need Most. Part V: Moms Need to find what Fuels their Souls
This is part 5 of the "What Moms Need Most" series. Read the Introduction to find out more about the series and to grab links to all of the posts so far! There was a time when I was home with three young boys. I loved them. I loved being a stay-at-home mom (most days ;). Yes, it was hard, but I knew deep down it was what I was supposed to do in that season. But, over time, I began to sense a little itch inside of me...There was something else I wanted -- no,
The Importance of Protecting Young Minds, Online. {Episode 44 with Kristen Jenson}
Talking about the importance of protecting boys from internet pornography. With a special book giveaway! If you only listen to ONE Boy Mom Podcast, I hope it is this one. There may be no more important topic for mothers of boys to listen to than this. We are raising sons in a world unlike the one we grew up in. If your kids are on the internet they are literally one click away from being drawn into pornography. This is one topic worthy of some
Insanely Delicious Lemon Garlic Pasta with Broccoli and Pine Nuts
Lest you think I have quit cooking altogether, I thought it was time for a recipe post! And not just any recipe...this is sooooo good. You should plan to make it, like, tonight. You might remember that recently I was in Southern California visiting my son at Westmont College, and making the rounds at friends' homes. It was so much fun! I love California for many reasons, only one of which is eating all of the amazing, healthy foods there.
