Melanie Shankle—New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and co-host of The Big Boo Cast—joins the podcast to discuss her latest book, Here Be Dragons: Treading the Deep Waters of Motherhood, Mean Girls, and Generational Trauma. Melanie shares her personal journey of navigating complex family dynamics, breaking generational cycles, and raising her daughter while fighting the “dragons” in life.
EPISODE AT A GLANCE:
- The meaning behind the title of her new book, “Here Be Dragons.”
- Melanie’s personal stories of dealing with mean girl dynamics during her daughter's high school years and recognizing patterns from her relationships with her own mother and grandmother.
- The steps she took to address and heal from past wounds and the importance of forgiveness, setting boundaries, and seeking wisdom through prayer.
- Valuable parenting insights into the challenges of raising teenagers and the impact of generational trauma on parenting styles.
RESOURCES & LINKS:
- Here Be Dragons by Melanie Shankle on Amazon
- The Big Boo Cast Podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Melanie's Previous Episode on The SavvyCast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
- On the Bright Side by Melanie Shankle on Amazon
CONNECT WITH MELANIE:
- Instagram: @melanieshankle
- Website: The Big Mama Blog
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