Monica Swanson, author of Boy Mom and Raising Amazing , and blogger at monicaswanson.com, shares encouragement and inspiration for raising amazing kids and building strong families. Monica shares practical advice and biblical wisdom through honest conversations, interviews with experts, and light-hearted humor. The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.Chris ...
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Overcome destructive anger, burnout, and overwhelm as a Christian wife and mom! Learn how Natalie overcame her destructive anger with the Lord's help and now helps other mamas do the same! Get helpful motherhood tips and information, as well as host helpful guest interviews! Hosted by the angry mama coach, Natalie Hixson, a wife, mama, and Certified professional Christian life coach.
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On the M is for Mama Podcast, you’ll hear encouragement for all things motherhood, practical helps and systems to help you thrive in your home from day to day, funny, relatable kid-stories, examinations of what the Bible has to say about cultural issues, and so much more!
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We at Family Brand want to raise a war cry to families everywhere. Now is the time to TAKE BACK YOUR FAMILY. Develop a family culture where relationships last, and each member of the family is seen and valued for who they are. It is absolutely possible to raise a family today without fear of the future. Define who you are as a family, and what you stand for. Stop looking at the future with fear and uncertainty and start looking forward with a possibility of more. More love. More joy. More co ...
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Different types of Meditation and Breathwork so you can listen any time of the day. I have added meditations from 1 min to over 2 Hrs to cater for those starting their Meditation journey and experienced Meditators. I also interview some of the people that have kindly shared their Meditations and share their journey. Please Consider Donating so I may Continue to Create FREE Content https://www.podpage.com/meditation-podcast/support/ According to Listennotes this Podcast is in the Top 0.5% of ...
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Connect and laugh with us as we tell our most embarrassing funny stories. So. Much. FUN!!! Have you ever made a fool of yourself? Well, you are not alone! Each week, join us as my girlfriends and I tell funny, embarrassing, humbling stories on ourselves that will make you feel less alone in your imperfections. Take a peek with us behind the sparkly filter of social media while we lower the bar for each other. Because NONE of us are as fancy as we look. By the end of each episode, you'll have ...
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My personal journey overcoming struggles with food, exercise, and the scale.
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In this, my most vulnerable episode to date, I share my personal journey overcoming obsessions with food, exercise, and the scale. Beginning with my background as a competitive gymnast, to typical teenage insecurities, to dieting and obsessing as a lifestyle, to laying it all down in surrender to the Lord, and the amazing (though very practical) pa…
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Episode 551: Monica and Luke Swanson – Raising a Professional Surfer (Parent-Athlete Series Episode 2)
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I’m excited to release another episode of the parent-athlete series sponsored by Lily Trotters. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Monica Swanson and her son Luke Swanson. I had the pleasure of interviewing Monica on my parenting podcast last year. She’s a homeschooling mom of four boys living in Hawaii, and she’s raising some serious athletes! Thre…
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Homeschooling With Healthy Emotions | Interview with Monica Swanson
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Today, Natalie is privileged to host Monica Swanson, boy mama, and homeschool expert! Monica is a popular blogger (monicaswanson.com), host of the Monica Swanson Podcast (formerly the Boy Mom podcast), and author of Boy Mom, Raising Amazing, and her newest book, Becoming Homeschoolers. Natalie and Monica chat about all things homeschooling and even…
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Ep. 76: “You Just Do” (Doing the Next Thing in the Lord’s Strength)
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Ever wondered how you’ll make it through your day of work or homeschooling after a night of fractured sleep? Ever felt completely stuck in a hard situation, without a clear path to a solution? Ever wished someone wise would just write you a step-by-step solution to a sticky situation so you can love forward? The truth is, we rarely receive enlighte…
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When You're Feeling Exhausted and “Over It”
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In today's episode, Natalie shares how she's been struggling with exhaustion and feeling "over it," or, shall we say, tired and burnt out. Hear firsthand how she is working through exhaustion and burnout. She shares helpful ways she handles a season like this and hopes you find encouragement to seek rest when feeling these emotions. This episode is…
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The 3 Tools of Instance Presence with Pavel Stuchlik
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Pavel Stuchlik is a DJ/Producer, certified Ambassador of Peace & Wim Hof Instructor and founder of NOA|AON – a modern manifesto for your journey through self-transformation -- Upgrade Your Brain Unleash & Use Your Uniqueness https://braingym.fitness/ --- Speaking Podcast/ Coaching My Other Podcasts https://roycoughlan.com/ https://partnerco.w…
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189. Transform Your Family's Relationship with Food: Tips from Celebrity Dietitian Kim Shapira
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Welcome back, Family Brand community! It’s Melissa here, and today, I’m excited to share an inspiring conversation with Kim Shapira, a renowned dietitian and author passionate about helping families forge a healthy relationship with food. In this episode, we dive deep into how our eating habits impact not just our health, but our family dynamics as…
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Episode 550: Emily Mackay – World Indoor Bronze Medalist, 2024 Olympian, and a new PR of 3:55.90 in the 1500m
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In this episode, I’m so excited to have Emily Mackay as my guest! Emily recently competed in the Paris Olympics, representing Team USA in the 1500 meters. It was such a thrill to watch her make the team—what a stacked field! Emily had to run an incredible 3:55 to secure her spot on the Olympic team alongside Nikki Hiltz and Elle Purrier-St.Pierre. …
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Becoming Happy and Healthy, with Jeanine Amapola
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Jeanine Amapola is a popular influencer for Gen Z, but even more, she is wise beyond her years! After a long season of straddling the fence between sincere faith and hidden sin, Jeanine faced the truth: Only a true surrender to God would truly satisfy. Jeanine joins us to chat through some of the topics in her recent book, Becoming Happy and Health…
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Ep. 75: Christians and Politics (Part 2)
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We’re back for part 2 of our chat with Blake Guichet about Christians and Politics. We chat about whether open borders and socialism are truly biblical, what it means that God is the one who raises up and brings down kings, and what this means for our political decisions as Bible-believing Christians. Wherever you fall on the political spectrum, we…
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How Natalie Helps Mamas Overcome Destructive Anger and Burnout
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In today's episode, Natalie is sharing how she helps mamas who come to her seeking help to overcome destructive anger and burnout. Natalie explains in depth how she coaches mamas through her Motherhood Restored program. She shares her clients' experiences who have overcome their destructive behaviors and found real transformation, relief, growth, a…
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Episode 549: Sara and Kiki Vaughn – Parent-Athlete Series Episode One
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I’m thrilled to introduce a new series on the podcast – the Parent-Athlete Series! In this series, I interview both parents and their children, exploring their unique journeys together. We’re kicking things off with one of my favorite runners, Sara Vaughn, and her daughter, Kiki Vaughn. You probably know Sara as the 1500-meter runner turned maratho…
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The Psychology of Life with Dr. Pete Economou
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Dr. Pete is an Assistant Professor of Department of Applied Psychology at Rutgers University, Accomplished Author, Podcast Host & Sports Psychologist --- Upgrade Your Brain Unleash & Use Your Uniqueness https://braingym.fitness/ ------------ Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts https://roycoughlan.com/ Find the Products …
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Episode 548: Rory Linkletter – A Season to Remember – 2nd Fastest Candian All Time in the Marathon and Olympic Debut
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Today my guest is Rory Linkletter. He just ran in the Paris Olympics in the marathon. This was his first Olympic team for Team Canada, which is very exciting. He qualified for the Olympics running a 2:08:01, just nine seconds faster than the Olympic standard at the Sevilla Marathon. This race made him the second fastest Canadian of all time over th…
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Secrets to Great Nutrition and Drop System by Dr. Kristal Vance
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Dr Kristal has not only lost more than what she now weighs….but using her story she has become a light to others who feel broken in their health. Let’s learn how to get Back to the Basics with great nutrition and the drop system. --- UPGRADE YOUR BRAINUNLEASH AND USE YOUR UNIQUENESS https://braingym.fitness/ ------------ Speaking Podcast Social …
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Becoming the Prayer Warrior your Kids Need, with Brooke McGlothlin
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We do a lot for our kids, but nothing is more powerful or effective as praying for them. Yet, many of us feel intimidated or inadequate in our prayer lives. Life is busy. We are tired. What is the best way to pray for our kids? Brooke McGlothlin is here to help! In today’s episode she shares her unexpected journey to becoming a praying mom, and ste…
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Ep. 74: Christians and Politics (A Chat with Blake Guichet)
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Ever wondered whether Christians should vote and, if so, for whom? What about socialism vs. capitalism? Which is more biblical? And how will you handle it if you share something unpopular, and you receive backlash? We tackle all of these topics and more in this two part series on “Christians and Politics.” Make no mistake: This is two conservative …
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We The Studios :World's First Non-Woke Streaming Platform - Cara Leopardo
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Cara and her husband Curtis set out to create a streaming service tailored for the average viewer—one that provides quality, safe, and enjoyable content suitable for all ages, free from political bias. They created We The Studios --- UPGRADE YOUR BRAIN UNLEASH AND USE YOUR UNIQUENESS https://braingym.fitness/ ------------ Speaking Podcast Social …
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188. Celebrating 6 Years Sober: One Family's Story of Hope, Healing and Triumphing Over Addiction
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Welcome back to the Family Brand Podcast, everyone! Chris and Melissa here, sharing a deeply personal and transformative experience from our recent journey into the world of recovery and support. Last week, we attended a significant event: Chris's sister Kristen celebrated six years of sobriety, and we were there to support her at her AA meeting. T…
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Episode 547: Sabrina Little – The Examined Runner, Why Good People Make Better Runners
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Today, my guest is Sabrina Little. Sabrina is a five time national champion. She’s a mom, she’s a professor of philosophy, she’s a trail and ultra runner, a world silver medalist and the author of the book, The Examined Runner. This is Sabrina’s second time on the podcast! If you want to hear a little bit more about her backstory, she was episode 3…
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A (back-to-school) Parenting Pep-Talk, with Leslie Nunnery
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I thought we could all use a little “parenting pep talk” right about now…As we wrap up a busy summer and prep for the new school year, we need reminders of how important our role is as parents, the job description God has given us, and the difference we can make in our kids’ lives through our involvement, support, and prayers. In this episode I am …
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Ep. 73: Tighten Your Tinkler (A Chat About Pelvic Floor Health with Jenn Lormand)
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Ever heard the term prolapse? Or struggled to sneeze without peeing on yourself? Then, this episode is for you! Join us as we chat about why kegels can be a really bad idea, Google is the wrong place to go for prolapse advice, and even medical professionals don’t often have real solutions to our struggles. But take heart because God made our bodies…
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Can You Over Apologize to Your Kids? Natalie’s Oldest Daughter Answers Your Questions
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In today's episode, Natalie and her oldest daughter, Enya, sit back down and answer questions submitted by Natalie's clients and audience. Enya answers these questions... Did or do you ever get tired of your mom apologizing? Does it get annoying that she apologizes when she makes mistakes, or are you grateful that she does? Do you think your mom's …
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187. Cultivating a Creator’s Mindset in Family Life
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Welcome back to the Family Brand Podcast! It’s Chris and Melissa here, and today we're diving into a topic that's close to our hearts: the power of creation. Whether it’s building our new home or shaping the lives of our children, we're all about embracing our roles as creators. In today’s episode, we reflect on the process of building our new home…
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Episode 546: Abby Nichols – Professional Runner for NAZ Elite; From Olympic Trials Reflections to Her Summer of Racing
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Abby Nichols was in town in Raleigh for the Sir Walter Mile so we had the opportunity to do an in person interview! She was the reigning champion of the Sir Walter Mile and she agreed to just come on over and sit in my living room and record, which was so fun. Abby runs with Hoka NAZ Elite and she is a 1500 meter and 5000 meter runner. She has a pe…
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Unleash Your Potential: Breath Works with Niraj Naik
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Niraj Naik created a global community of heart-centred changemakers by founding SOMA Breath - the global breathwork and wellness movement with over 2000 certified instructors, and hundreds of thousands of students around the globe. ======= Help Support the show hrough my Business Partners : UPGRADE YOUR BRAIN UNLEASH AND USE YOUR UNIQUENESS https:/…
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The 5 Building Blocks of a Well-Rounded Student
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We all have unique interests and strengths, and then other areas that, well, don’t come so naturally. (right?) That’s perfectly normal. Yet, being well-rounded is important for navigating every area of life. I think it is a good idea to zoom out occasionally and take inventory of how we and our kids are doing in the way of being well-rounded, and b…
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Ep. 72: A Summer Life Catch-up (Some Good, Some Sad)
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Buckle up, friends, because a lot has happened since last May, and I’m chatting about it all during today’s episode. From family travel to trips abroad to really happy news, followed by sadness, it’s been a roller coaster ride of a summer. And yet, through it all, God is faithful and good to show Himself loving every step of the way. Sponsor Info:V…
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Finding Peace When You’re Feeling Unsettled and Anxious
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In today's episode we are seeking peace for those moments when you are feeling unsettled and anxious. Life is full of moments that can feel unsettling. Moments such as kids transitioning from one stage of life to another, home moves, political climates, job changes, overwhelming to-do lists, and more! God doesn't leave us in these moments, but some…
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The 7 Levels of Wisdom with Mónica Esgueva
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Mónica Esgueva is a renowned figure whose journey and expertise in mindfulness, personal transformation, and spirituality are transforming lives globally. ======= Help Support the show hrough my Business Partners : UPGRADE YOUR BRAIN UNLEASH AND USE YOUR UNIQUENESS https://braingym.fitness/ =============== Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts …
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186. Switching Up Family Trips for Empowerment, Education, and Connection.
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Hey Family Brand community, it’s Chris and Melissa here! We've just wrapped up some truly special family adventures and can't wait to dive into all the details with you. This episode is all about a couple of unique trips we took—Chris with our girls to a "girl dad" camp, and Melissa with our boys exploring the historical city of Boston. These trips…
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Episode 545: Alexi Pappas – 2016 Olympian, Award Winning Filmmaker, Author of Bravey, & Podcast Host of Mentor Buffet
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Today on the podcast, we have Alexi Papas on the show. WOW, is this long overdue or what?!? She’s an Olympian and an award winning filmmaker. She has a book called Bravey, which I’m sure many of you have read. That was forwarded by Maya Rudolph. She also has recently adapted that book for Young Readers as well. It’s called Bravey (Adapted for Young…
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Creating the best preschool years, with Lindsey Mimnaugh of Treehouse Schoolhouse
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Lindsey Mimnaugh has grown a huge online following for her beautiful curriculums, nature studies, and always-inspiring social media posts (See: Treehouse Schoolhouse online) I love her book suggestions and all of her ideas for training little ones with good habits, life skills, and open-ended play! Beginning her homeschooling journey before she had…
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Ep. 71: Reflecting the Heart of God through Adoption (A Chat with Jep and Jessica Robertson)
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Hey, friends! We’re back with new guests (Jep and Jessica Robertson of Duck Dynasty), new sponsors, and new encouragement. In this episode, the Robertsons share about how the Lord led them to adopt their son and the lessons God has taught them through the process. They also share about Dear Valor, the children’s book they wrote in order to share th…
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How to Fully Rely on God When You Feel Stuck in Your Motherhood Journey
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Today, I am sharing how to FROG! What? Yes how to Fully Rely On God when you feel stuck and like you can't seem to get answers or grow. In today's episode, I answer... What does it mean to fully rely on and turn to the Lord, in a practical way? Does it mean turning to prayer instead of the web for answers? When is it right to seek advice from other…
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Episode 544: Heather MacLean – 2020 Olympian in the 1500m on 2024 Olympic Trials Heartbreak and Overcoming Injury
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Heather MacLean is a returning guest on the show and she was in Raleigh, North Carolina (where I live) for the Sir Walter Mile this week. So we got to record this interview in person, which is always exciting!! Heather runs with Team New Balance Boston. She ran in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 in the 1500. This year at the Olympic trials, she placed s…
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