Extraordinary Moms Podcast
An interview podcast where different moms share their motherhood journeys and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
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My guest is Laura Hernandez and she has some great ideas for you about setting up efficient and effective systems in your home to help you and your kids THRIVE!
She and her husband Tony are raising ten exceptional children in the Dallas area. In the past four and a half years, they have added six new children to their family... three biologically and three through adoption. Needless to say, she NEEDS effective systems for pure surv...
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November 16, 2022
My guest today is Retha Nichole. If you feel overwhelmed and keep running up against stumbling blocks, this episode is for you. She is a business and life coach based in Birmingham and a fantastic mom, as well.
She is going to share practical, accessible coaching tips for moms. From the busy business owner mom to the stay at home mom. Sunday Planning is the plan that will help them find the margin in their personal and professional...
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My guest today is Lisa Appelo. What do you do when you are suddenly navigating a life you didn’t sign up for? Lisa Appelo understands deeply. She’s experienced the raw emotions and uncertainty that come when everything falls apart. Lisa went to bed married and woke up a widow and single mom to seven children. She wrestled with impossible questions about her future–and then found life-changing answers that gave her the strength to m...
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Today's guest is Congresswoman Marjorie Margolies. She's a mom of 11, including the being the first single American woman to adopt internationally. She is the mother in-law of Chelsea Clinton, grandma to 21, author of 5 books, and a 5x author. Margolies shares the arc of her remarkable career in her new memoir, "And How Are the Children?" and imparts wisdom and inspiration with self-effacing humor. It's a fascinating conversation a...
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My guest today is one of my most favorite food Instagrammers... Laney Schwartz of Life is But a Dish. Laney has two major passions in her life - teaching and cooking. After teaching elementary students, Laney turned to teaching in a new form through her food blog. Since day one, her mission has been to help busy home cooks gain confidence in the kitchen. Laney’s style of instilling confidence in everyday cooks is approachable and e...
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September 7, 2022
My best friend wrote a book and it's amazing! Alison Faulkner is the author of "You're Already Awesome," and if you are in need of some mental shifts... this book is for you. Today we're chatting about how the message of her book has evolved over the course of her life and how the message to believe you are already awesome right now is truly life changing. She's been a writer, business coach, marketing guru, and everyone's favorite...
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My guest today is the amazing Jennifer Hubbard, who is mom of two and the executive director of the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary and Foundation. Jenny founded the organization in memory of her late daughter Catherine who was a victim of the Sandy Hook shooting in 2012.
Despite the tragedy of her daughter's death, Jenny has been able to heal through her work on the sanctuary and the raising of her son, Fredrick, who is ...
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My guest today is Lauren Barrett. She is a multi-passionate mom, teaching students who are deaf and hard-of-hearing, coaching cross country, blogging about mindful/positive parenting, and as of recently writing an inclusive children's book called Henry's Hiccups which features a deaf character and biracial family. What is even better is that my book was illustrated by two of her former deaf students. :)
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Brigitte Shipman is my guest today and she is going to share How to Get to Joy and Resilience When You're Hit with Life Tsunamis. She shares her journey of raising her son Joseph (who is now 29) with autism and how she found joy and resilience in spite of many challenges along the way. Her new book is "Mother’s Guide Through Autism", co-authored by her son Joseph, released in May of 2022. She's an autism parenting coach, writer, p...
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My guest today is Lindsay Foley. She's a mom of four, who got the unexpected news last year that her daughter had a rare form of cancer. This conversation reminds us of how life can flip on a dime, but no matter what, you truly can endure even the hardest of challenges. She also shares how she started a small pie baking business in her home that has literally exploded and makes me wish we lived closer!
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Today my guest is Kimberly Beam-Holmes. She's an adoptive mom and she’s also the CEO of Marriage Helper, where they celebrate more than 70% success rate of saving marriages. She believes that ANY marriage could be saved from divorce. According to Kimberly, there are 4 phases to falling in love – Attraction, Acceptance, Attachment, and Aspiration. She would love to share with your audience why every couple AND parent should follow t...
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My guest today is Whitney English. Whitney English, author of A More Beautiful Life, discusses how the HEART framework can help parents avoid burnout and make life a little more meaningful and manageable. In the book, Whitney English shares personal stories and a proven system called the HEART method – which stands for Help Yourself, Empower Yourself, All Your People, Resources and Responsibilities, Trade and Talents - to encourag...
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My guest is Karin Jakubowski. Dr. Jakubowski is a well-respected
international influencer on helping kids live
happier, healthier lives. She has touched
the lives of thousands of families in multiple
states with her ability to connect and help kids
experience success from challenging behaviors.
With a doctorate in Educational Leadership, and
nearly 20 years of experience in education as a
teacher, assistant principal and principal,...
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My guest today is one of my favorite authors, Shauna Niequist. Not only was it incredible to talk about her new book "I Guess I Haven't Learned that Yet", but talking motherhood with her was an absolute pleasure. She is so wise and real, and I think that's why she is so beloved by so many. Check out her new book and enjoy this episode!
Show Notes...
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https://www.shaunaniequist.com/
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My guest today is back for her third time... Kelsey Nixon. Today we're talking about welcoming her daughter Penny via gestational carrier during the pandemic. You will love hearing that update! We also talk about her new podcast, Kitchen Prescription and her incredible new recipe community Recipe Club (definitely try the chicken parm bake! It's incredible!). You're going to LOVE This episode and definitely check out Kelsey's other ...
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You won't believe my guest's story today. Jessie Boeckmann flew to Ukraine to bring home her second daughter via gestational surrogate. On Feb 22, her daughter was born in Kyiv and on Feb 24, she started hearing the bombings from the Russian invasion. She knew they had to get out quickly. And so began her journey out of the capital and out of the country with her days old newborn and her husband. She is incredible and you won't bel...
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March 22, 2022
Re-air with Down Syndrome mom x2 Mollie Glasgow!
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World Down Syndrome Day! Re-air with Heather Avis of the Lucky Few
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March 22, 2022
Re-air of my amazing episode with Terah Jones, mom to Indy Llew!
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March 22, 2022
Re-Air with Down Syndrome mom, Jill Hodges.
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