You asked for more husband talk… so here we go. 😂 This week, we’re getting into what marriage actually looks like after kids, the things that have changed, the things that somehow haven’t, and how we try to stay connected when most days feel like pure chaos. We’re opening up about our relationships, sharing what works for us and what definitely doesn’t, and giving you a little more of the behind-the-scenes husband content you’ve been asking for.For more exclusive content, join our Patreon

Joe Dallas shares his testimony of being repeatedly molested as a boy and pursuing homosexual encounters as a teenager. After becoming a Christian, Joe struggled to reconcile the gospel with his promiscuous lifestyle, to the point of joining a pro-homosexual church in his quest for peace. Joe explains how the combination of misleading, ‘pro-gay’ theology and the conviction of the Holy Spirit propelled him into becoming a very angry gay activist. Eventually, God’s truth penetrated

This Deep Dive series is all about reducing the friction between ourselves and our kids when trying to communicate with them, whether it's yelling less, finding real reasons for constant defiance, or picking our battles.Parenting is a series of everyday battles. But which ones are truly worth fighting? In this episode we discuss the Sisyphean nature of the overuse of the word 'like', to a cleaned-up playroom, to the unending struggle of getting tweens to wear pants—and which of these battles might

Amanda Taylor is the woman behind From Playgrounds to Psych Wards, where she shares her story of postpartum mental illness, recovery, motherhood, faith, and hope. After the birth of her fourth child in 2013, following a traumatic labor and delivery, Amanda experienced severe postpartum mental health challenges that ultimately became an 18-month journey through postpartum psychosis, hospitalization, and recovery. Today, she uses her story to help other women and families recognize the warning signs,

Does your family's mood determine yours?Adam, Chelsea, and Cassie talk about thermometer and thermostat parenting, helping kids navigate their emotions, and how parents can cultivate a home marked by peace, gratitude, and the fruit of the Spirit.Use code FDP and get 30% off of "Storing Up Treasure" by Kyle Bjerga at thegoodbook.com today!Use code FDP to get 30% off all the Do Great Things for God books at thegoodbook.com or get 40% off when you buy the whole series.The Kingdom and the King brings a

An honest look into 5 things I wish I started doing earlier as a mom. This podcast has changed me so much as a mom, and these five are the things I've come to learn about how I mother and how my kids are wired, and I really wish I'd started them sooner because it would've made all of it so much more successful for us. There's gonna be some stuff in here you hear and go I LOVE that, and other stuff you'd never in a million years do, so take it with a grain of salt. But if you've been feeling l...

This week, we are joined by the absolute goddess herself, Lauren Cowell! 💕Lauren opens up about life behind the scenes with Simon, how they navigate discipline and strict manners at home, and the hilarious moment their son Eric realised his dad was famous! 😅 Plus, she shares the wild story of Simon racing through a New York snowstorm to make Eric’s birth, her passional work with screen time safety, and why parenting tech feels like playing whack-a-mole! 📱👶 This episode is proudly

Camille Martens survived fear-based coaching and abuse to become a Canadian champion, Commonwealth Games champion and Olympian in rhythmic gymnastics. But she always knew there was a better way, so she now focuses on helping parents build healthy, loving sport environments.Camille has spent four decades in sport as an athlete, coach and parent. She competed at the World Championships and Olympics, founded the Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics Club, and became president of Gymnastics BC, a master coach

Send us Fan Mail My guest for the second part of Talking About Kids’ miniseries on children and plastics is Imogen Napper. Imogen is a Post Doctoral Researcher at The University of Plymouth, where she studies plastic pollution in the environment. Imogen is a National Geographic Explorer and Sky Ocean Rescue Scholar. Her influential research has been reported by news outlets like The Guardian, cited in government testimony, and criticized by Chris DeArmitt (my guest for the first part of this ...

A question that keeps coming up is: how do I declutter crafts? I knew this was a topic that could be applied to not just kids crafts, but our own. Where do we store it all? Do I have too much? How do I know what to keep and get rid of? Joining me today to tackle these questions (and more) is author of Simple Lion Heart Life, Melissa Russell.Links Discussed in This Episode |Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.Subscribe to the Minimalist Moms Youtube ChannelConnect with

Beth shares two beautiful birth stories. Her first with Bernie was an unmedicated hospital birth at the Mercy, and Quinn's home birth through the Joan Kerner programme, where her partner Paddy caught their daughter in their own lounge room. Beth talks honestly about the power of continuity of care, hiring a doula for both births, and why birthing at home felt like the most natural thing in the world. Mother Dose by Land Lab I rarely talk about supplements on here – mostly because so many

In Part 2 of my conversation with Casey Stanley, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at NCAA Division II Westminster University in Utah, we get deep into the realities of college basketball recruiting.Casey explains why playing and developing at the D2 level can sometimes be a better path than sitting on a Division I roster—and how the transfer portal has changed the value of that decision.We also talk about what Casey REALLY looks for when evaluating recruits:🏀 Why defense absolutely matters on recruiting

This week Erika and Laura talk about the recent sick week in Laura's house, the struggle of dealing with sick kids, the worst parts about being the sick one in the house, and some of the things they are doing to (hopefully) avoid the cycle of everyone being sick this fall and winter.If you would like to share your story, your wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or sayhi@nomanualpodcast.com

This month we explore A.I. : the benefits, the pitfalls, and its role in social work assessments and recordings. Children who have experienced trauma heal through safe, attuned relationships, and no tool can replace human connection.We also talk about learning alongside our children in a fast-changing digital world, building the trust and openness that help keep them safe. As always you can connect with us through the following - Website- www.bettermebetterus.co.uk Instagram- @BMBUltd Facebook –

Jai Arrow has fought plenty of battles on the footy field but now he's facing the biggest fight of his life - against MND. The NRL superstar joins us this week for an incredibly honest and moving conversation about his diagnosis and the decision to retire from the game to focus on fighting the disease. With his wife Berina and daughter Ayla by his side in the studio, Jai opens up about the realities of living with MND - the things that have surprised him most, how it’s changed life as a dad

Let us know your parenting struggles and giggles! Cartoons, from the classics like Rugrats and Pokemon to the ones our kids never stop watching when we wish they would. In this episode we discuss the Cartoons and TV shows we loved, the ones our kids love and the ones we are happy to see the back of. Support the show Watch the visual episodes over on our YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dadpoduk?si=S6Vl6MxNRKlurvOY

Lauren and Georgia explore two influential messages many Christians have encountered growing up: the silence surrounding conversations about sexuality, and the belief that sexual desire itself is something bad or shameful. Drawing on personal experiences, stories from schools and churches, and biblical reflection, they unpack how these messages can shape our understanding of ourselves, our relationships, and our faith. The conversation highlights why healthy, age-appropriate discussions about

Discovering you’re pregnant with twins comes with the weight of knowing that your pregnancy and birth care might look different to what you were hoping for. There are ways of navigating the maternity care system and curating your twin birth so it still represents your preferences, even if new restraints mean you have to compromise. This is part one of navigating twin pregnancy and birth options, especially if you want to avoid a cesarean. In this episode we use a case study to unfold the story of

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If you've been listening for a while now, you know, I've talked about the benefits of getting kids outside or living a slower childhood or having less screen time. But in today's conversation, we're going to be talking about the negative side of making our children's childhood too structured and adult directed. And what children can gain when we give some of that back?Today, I'm joined by Ainsley Arment, founder of Wild and Free, an author of the new children's book, Grow