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Feeling like a frazzled, coffee-reheating, “I’ve got this” mom who’s actually barely holding it together? You’re not alone. Welcome to Unlikely Housewives — the Christian mom podcast where two real women (and moms) trade people-pleasing for freedom, self-care for soul-care, and “the hustle” for a life of purpose.
Tracy and Tori are Christian moms who met after moving their families across the country and realized they were both faking it, lonely, and tired of comparison. We’re recovering people-pleasers and straight shooters who believe God calls the unlikely — and that you were made for more than just surviving motherhood, marriage, and the daily grind.
On this show, we talk real about:
If you’re a busy, isolated Christian mom looking for encouragement, laughter, and a reminder that you’re not alone — this is your tribe. Pull up those high-waisted yoga pants, tighten your top knot, reheat your coffee (again), and let’s rise together in faith, motherhood, and marriage.
Want to be a guest on Unlikely Housewives? Send Tori Shirah a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/unlikelyhousewives
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Why “Choose Joy” Isn’t Working When Life Gets Hard | EP 169
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Sep 15, 2026 |
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You Keep Saying “I’m Fine”—But What Are You Really Carrying? | EP 168
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Sep 08, 2026 |
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Season 6 Trailer
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Sep 01, 2026 |
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What Nobody Tells You About Hormones | EP 167
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Aug 18, 2026 |
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Still Unlikely: Faith, Friendship, and Maycember Chaos | EP 166
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May 19, 2026 |
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Finding Freedom from Food, Idols, and Inner Empty Spaces with JT Tapias | EP 165
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May 12, 2026 |
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Raising Kids in AI Generation: Faith Over Algorithms | EP 164
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May 05, 2026 |
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How to Build Confidence in Girls Through Early Puberty Talks | EP 163
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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How to Grow Closer to Jesus in a Busy Season of Life | EP 162
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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The Good Mom Trap: How to Raise Godly Kids Without Perfect Parenting | EP 161
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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The Creator vs. Content Creators: How Christian Influencers Can Distract Your Faith | EP 160
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Helping Your Kids Navigate Science, School, and Belief in God | EP 159
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Petty Christian Women Exposed: Hilarious Pet Peeves We Can’t Quit | EP 158
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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The #1 Reason Your Home Stays Messy | EP 157
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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4 Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Tank Energy (And the Faith Fix) | EP 156
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Postpartum Anxiety Mistakes Christian Moms Don’t See Coming | EP 155
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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How "Doing It All" Backfires: 4 Ways Chasing More Wrecks Joy at Home | EP 154
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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How Christian Moms Can Prioritize Experiences, Not Stuff | EP 153
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Unlikely Husbands: Mind Reading & Silent Treatments Fail Marriage | EP 152
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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TRAILER Unlikely Housewives: Real Talk for Worn-Out Christian Women
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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Anxiety, Insomnia & Your Faith: What to Do When You Can’t Sleep | EP 151
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Snacks, Homework & Holy Patience: Evenings with Kids | EP 150
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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The “Good Christian Girl” Mistake That Keeps You Afraid of Conflict | EP 149
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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The New Year Wellness Trap: Why Big Goals Make Tired Moms Feel Worse | EP 148
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Christian Motherhood: Stop These 5 "Good Mom" Habits Now | EP 147
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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How We Made This Year Harder Than It Had to Be: 5 Transition Mistakes Christian Moms Overlook
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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For the One...Who is Suffering
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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For the One...Who Needs A Spiritual Rebranding
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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For the One...Who Spends Money
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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For the One...Who Feels Shame
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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For the One...Who God's Not Done with Yet!
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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For the One...Who is Standing By Her Man
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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For the One…Who Needs Help With Parenting
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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For the One...Who God is Calling
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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For the one...Who is Longing to Be Seen
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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For the One...Who Thinks Marriage is Hard!
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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For the One...Who Wants Clarity Courage and Conviction
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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For the One...Who Wants to Save Their Marriage
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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For the One...Who Was Not At the Coldplay Concert
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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For The One...Who Is In A Battle With Their Child
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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For the One...Who Wants to Take Their Brain Back
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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For the One... Who Ranks Suffering
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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For the One...Who Is Grieving
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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For the One...Who Is Burdened By A Secret
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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For the One… Who Is Impacted By Addiction
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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For the One…Who Needs to Feel Better!
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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For the One...Who Kept the Baby
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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For the One...Who Loves Jesus & Has a Homosexual Child
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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For The One...Who Had an Abortion
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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For The One... Who Questions Christianity & Absolute Surrender
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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For The One.... Who Has a Child Struggling with Gender Identity
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Coming Soon - You Are Not Alone Series
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May 27, 2025 |
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121. Perimenopause & Menopause? Empowerment through Hormone Replacement Therapy
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May 13, 2025 |
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120.Midnight Mom: Finding Healing Rest in the Chaos of Motherhood on this Mother’s Day
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May 06, 2025 |
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119. Navigating Teen Years with Parenting Expert and Coach, Jeanine Mouchawar
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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118. Birth Order: Sibling Dynamics and Personality Roles
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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117. Parenting Teens, Isolation & Return To Jesus Book Launch with Jen Thompson
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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116. Freedom in Christ vs. Worldly Independence
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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115. Love Languages Unplugged: Humor, Insight, and Spiritual Growth in Relationships
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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114. Staying Sharp with Scripture & Jesus, author Kenneth Valentine
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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113. Embrace Your Unique Spiritual Gifts in Everyday Moments
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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112. Surviving Snow Days: Humor and Hurdles
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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111. Digital Dilemmas: Parenting and Mental Health in the Tech Era
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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110.Paws & Reflections: Love and Laughter in Pet Parenthood
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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109. Iron Sharpens Iron, Yet Where is The Iron?
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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108. Tori Goes To Washington D.C.
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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107. Rest Must Be Stronger Than Exhaustion
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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106. Stuck Jeeps and Snowblower Steams: An Unlikely Snow Day
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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105. Uncovering Joy With Unexpected Faith
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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104. Traveling Alone: Diaries of our Solo Journeys
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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103. New Year, Same High-Waisted Yoga Pants: Jesus, Family and Fun in 2025
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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102. Embracing Imperfection: Positive Discipline and the Joys of Parenting
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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101. From Overwhelmed to Overjoyed: Reading through the Bible in a Year with The Bible Recap
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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100 Episodes Later... Tori's Sober, Tracy's Trying Not to Cry, and a Whole Lot of Unlikely
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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99. Understanding Childhood Anxiety: Expert Tips with Therapist, Bryce Hamilton
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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98. Transforming Teen Lives Through Fight Club: From Digital Isolation to Real-World Connections and Building Trust
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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97. Faithful Family Man and Secret Service Agent: Balancing Presidential Protection and Relationship with Jesus: Ken Valentine’s Journey
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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96. Empowering Children with a Biblical Worldview: Critical Thinking and Christian-Based Education with Elizabeth Urbanowicz
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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95. Beyond the Ballot: God is Still Sovereign
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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94. Navigating Co-Parenting Through Divorce
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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93. The Future of Education: Parental Involvement Required!
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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92. The Hidden Layers of Narcissism with Barbara Beck
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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91. Voting for an Audience of One
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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90. Raising Confident and Adventurous Kids: The Evermore’s Family Journey
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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89. Motherhood, Friendships & Breaking Free from Social Media
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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88. Farewell to Season Three: Faith in a Wheelbarrow
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May 28, 2024 |
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87. Reclaiming Rainbows and Reviving Faith with Hannah Pierrou.: Insights from her new book 'Miss Understood’
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May 21, 2024 |
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86. “Letter to the American Church” Documentary Commentary by UH
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May 14, 2024 |
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85. Surviving Hollywood: with guest Kelly Collins Lintz on Fame & Family
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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84. Unraveling Americanitis with guest, Dr. Bryan Burns
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Re-Release: Kindergartener’s Fight for Life: Urgent Need for Kidney Donor - Spread Awareness - Donate Hope
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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83. Conversations of Conviction with Misty Phillip, Podcast Host of “It Is Time to Stand Up”
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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82. “Marriage by Design: Loving Our Husbands with Faith and Intimacy” featuring special guest, Suzanne Rice
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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81. Education Unbound: The Little Family’s Exploration of Schooling and Simplicity
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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80. Strength in Struggle: A Mother's Insight on Divorce, Business, and New Beginnings
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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79. From the NFL to Law Enforcement: Anthony Sherman follows God’s calling
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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78. Finding Jesus in the NFL: Sherman's journey of faith, family, and football
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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77. “Conscious, Not Crazy” and the Art of Balanced Parenting with guest, Kori Lauritsen
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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76. Kindergartener’s Fight for Life: Urgent Need for Kidney Donor - Spread Awareness - Donate Hope
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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75. The Mental Edge: How J. Caleb Rogers Shapes Champions in Sports and Life
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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74. The Silent Epidemic of Fentanyl: One Mother’s Mission to Bring Awareness and to Honor Her Lost Son
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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73. From Crayons to Pensions: Bryan Sarff’s Solutions to Family Financial Planning
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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72. Nurturing Bonds and Building Legacies: Family Wisdom with Mell Hashey
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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71. Leading with Love and Strategy: How the Hashey Family Redefined Family Dynamics
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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70.Our Boys & Bourbon: A Comedic and Candid Reflection Of Our Marriages and Family Dynamics!
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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69.Raising Financially Savvy Kids: An Insightful Conversation with guest, Brian Sarff
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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68. The Power of Dialogue: Exploring the Role of Communication in Relationships with Therapist, Noreen Dupriest
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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67. Celebrating Two Years: A Journey of Laughs, Lessons and Much More
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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66. Empowering Teens with Anxiety: Insights with guest, Brittany Richmond
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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65. Crazy or Credible: Moms for Liberty, with guest, Erika Sheets
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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64.Teen Girls and Hormones: How to Keep Our Girls Healthy with Twin Fitness
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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63. Strong Woman, Silent Man: Testimony of Marriage Redemption with guests, Mark & Jill Savage
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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62. Where Is Help For Parents? with guest, Jodie Maddox
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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61. On the Ballot: School Board 101 with guest, Erika Sheets
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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60. Helping Our Children with Grief & Loss with Guest, Valerie Steven Rhodes
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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59. Aging and Our Hormones with Twin Fitness, Michelle Hutton & Kristie Winter
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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58. Blue Valley Excellence Slate for School Board Election
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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57. Silence: It’s a Matter of Life & Death | Founder of White Rose and The 1916 Project, Seth Gruber
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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56. Loving and Caring for Your Anxious Child with guest, Parent Coach Jodie Maddox
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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55. Anxiety Elephants with Author Caris Snider
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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Season 3 Preview
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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54. Seasons of Struggle Can Still Bring the Joy
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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53. Guest, Farah Marvil’s testimony of growing up Muslim to becoming a Christian
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May 30, 2023 |
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52. Entering Motherhood after 40 & carrying multiples with guest, Farah Marvel
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May 23, 2023 |
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51. Introducing Faith Filled Entertainment TruPlay Games with CEO, Brent Dusing
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May 16, 2023 |
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50. Family Fun Planning, Vacationing, Being a Tourist in Your Own City & Budget Friendly Resources with Guest, Kristin Smith
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May 09, 2023 |
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49. Thyroid Health with Functional Medicine Dietician Lindsay O’ Reilly
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May 02, 2023 |
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48. Disney on a Budget with Disney Expert and & Travel Agent, Kristin Smith
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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47. The Roller Coaster of Women’s Health with Guest, Lindsay O’Reilly
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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46. Adventures in Podcasting: Are You Being Called To Share Your Story & Voice?
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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45. Love Letters to Dads
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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44. Characteristics of a Godly Mama: Beyond a Mother’s Love
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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43. Understanding Your Relationships, Your Purpose and More, Through the Enneagram with Guest, Amy Wicks
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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42. Love Your ONE Body Well
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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41. Loving your body through disordered eating and diet culture with guest, Amy Reinecke
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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40. Unleashing Your Motherhood Effect
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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39. Practically Speaking: 7 Ways to Save Your Time, Money & Sanity
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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38. Pause For Laughter
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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37. Therapy and Vulnerability: Interview with Noreen Dupriest
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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36. Unmet Expectations
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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35. Nothing is Wasted
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Happy Anniversary Housewives!
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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BONUS: Tori’s New Podcast -- Girl Boss Rehab Ep 1
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Sep 08, 2022 |
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Re-Release: Two Mothers Who Are Turning their Pain into a Greater Purpose
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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Summer Series: Human & Humble
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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Summer Series: Faith & Politics
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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Summer Series: A Mom & A Badass
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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Summer Series: Gratitude & Grief
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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Summer Series: Lonely & Chosen
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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Summer Series: Tough & Love
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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Summer Series: Sunshine & Stress
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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Summer Series Trailer: We Believe In The ‘And’
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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Re-Release: The Messes and Blesses of Marriage Part 2
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May 31, 2022 |
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Re-Release: Unoffended - Live Without Offense
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May 24, 2022 |
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Re-Release: Overscheduled & Underwhelmed: Living a busy life and overcoming the emptiness within
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May 17, 2022 |
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Re-Release: You Actually Are A Good Mom
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May 10, 2022 |
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The Final Countdown
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May 03, 2022 |
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Two Mothers Who Are Turning Their Pain into a Greater Purpose
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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Make it Make Sense: Our Interview with School Board Member, Kaety Bowers
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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The Messes and Blesses of Marriage: Part 2
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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The Messes and Blesses of Marriage: Part 1
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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God-Sized Confidence: How to Create an Unshakable Confidence in Your Life
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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How does a 6-figure, Top Earning Direct Sales marketer walk away from it all? Interview with Melissa Batt
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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Overscheduled & Underwhelmed: Living a busy life and overcoming the emptiness within
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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A Candid Conversation with a Pastor’s Wife: Loving Sports and Jesus!
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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Depression: Tori’s Journey from Sadness to Postpartum Depression to Clinical Depression
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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Homeschooling Before It Was Cool with Boy Mom, Andrea Studt
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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Unconventional Motherhood
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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Mama in Waiting: A Journey in Infertility with Jill Renfro
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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Fostering Through A Pandemic: Guest Stephanie Dulin, mother of 6
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Jan 27, 2022 |
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Unoffended: Live Without Offense
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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You Actually Are a Good Mom
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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Unhealthy Head Trash
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Jan 11, 2022 |
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Diet Culture
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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Unfinished: The hangover of resolutions
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Dec 28, 2021 |
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Detox Download
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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Unnatural Fear: Step into Adventure
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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Unapologetic: I’m not who I used to be & that’s okay!
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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The Messy Life of a Social Media World
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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Boundaries During Christmas & New Years
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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Trailer: What to Expect from the Unlikely Housewives of JoCo
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Dec 01, 2021 |