Make Meals Simple ft. Allison Schaaf
PodcastI’ll be honest, cooking and meal planning has never come easy to me. If you’ve listened to Simple Families for long, you’ve heard me sing the praises of a meal-planning company called PrepDish and its founder Allison Schaaf. Although this episode of my chat with Allison is not sponsored, I couldn’t wait to share more …
Boundaries ft. Nedra Glover Tawwab
PodcastWhen it comes to setting boundaries, clarity saves relationships. Implementing boundaries is a vital component to building a healthy relationship, whether with a partner, relative or friends. After reading Nedra Glover Tawwab’s book Set Boundaries, Find Peace, it’s become clear just how important boundaries are for every relationship. If you’ve ever struggled to communicate your …
Parenting + Poetry ft. Maggie Smith
PodcastI’ve always been intimidated by poetry. However, Maggie Smith has changed that. Not only have I found myself enjoying poetry, but I’ve also found it to be a way to get off auto-pilot and center myself on the hard days. Maggie is on the show today to share some of her poems on parenting, loss …
Mentorship in Motherhood ft. Deborah Porter
PodcastThis generation is increasingly looking to peer groups and the internet for child-rearing advice–a change from the past. Today, I’m joined by coach Deborah Porter who shares the benefits of understanding the seasons of parenthood and the value of mentorship. Deborah is a former Probation/Parole Officer and Criminal Investigator. She’s now a sought-after life coach …
Mental Health ft. Ginger Zee
PodcastWe have many academic and expert guests on the podcast, but today we have a meaningful story of lived experience. In this episode, Ginger Zee, Chief Meteorologist for ABC News and New York Times Best-Selling author, shares the story of her mental health journey, the pursuit of healing, and building a successful family life & …