Best Candace Nichole Podcasts (2025)

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E101: Small & Simplified Fitness for Moms // Nichole Minton 21:16

15d ago21:16

21:16

Staying fit and getting healthy are often listed with our New Years Resolutions. Well, we're almost halfway through the year... how are you doing with your fitness goals? In this episode, Women's Strength and Wellness Coach, Nichole Minton, shares small and simple things we can do to progress on our fitness journey. It's not about huge undertakings…

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E100: 2nd Place is Worth Celebrating 16:12

3M ago16:12

16:12

Thriving With 8 Podcast made it to episode 100! Thanks for listening- a podcast is no good without listeners! What if we have it wrong? What if taking 2nd place is just as wonderful as first, but for different reasons. Listen as I share what my little boy taught me about 2nd place and the value of effort, happiness, and progression. When you fall s…

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E99: Finding Rest for Our Weary Mom Souls // Ashlee Miller 24:10

5M ago24:10

24:10

Are you bone tired and soul tired at the same time? Although exhaustion in motherhood is common, we can feel joyful and weary, excited and exhausted, grateful and tired. When we choose to walk everyday with Christ we will find His Rest. Christ will walk by our side, just like a friend, if we let Him. He will show us what He loves about our day and …

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E98: Holiday Traditions That Matter Most 9:24

6M ago9:24

9:24

Have you stopped to think about which holiday tradititons matter most to your family? There's so much to do during this season. How much of it can be set aside without anyone caring? While we can definitely get ideas from other families, it's important not to compare what our families do (or don't do) with others. You don't have to bake cookies wit…

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E97: Thriving Through Serving // Melissa Draper 20:59

6M ago20:59

20:59

"Drapers are doers"! That is the motto Melissa Draper has established with her family, both in word and example. As a lover of service, she teaches her kids to say "yes" whenever possible when an opportunity to serve occurs. She is constantly looking for ways that her family can look outside of themselves to help those around them and inspires othe…

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E96: Less Stress & More Meaning for the Holidays// Saren Eyre Loosli 28:26

7M ago28:26

28:26

As we approach the holiday season, stress and overwhelm threaten to sneak in. But that doesn’t need to be the case! We can have less stress and more meaning during the holidays as we focus on what matters most. As Saren Eyre Loosli says, “Less is more.” In this episode of Thriving With 8 Podcast, Saren shares some wonderful ideas and experiences re…

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E95: Thriving Through Kindness & Compassion// Rachel Bonner 19:59

9M ago19:59

19:59

Rachel Bonner and her husband wanted to teach kids about different aspects of life that we may never experience, but would be helpful to understand, in order to show increased kindness and love to others. They were inspired to write A Cultivate Series, which consists of 3 wonderful children's books with alternate endings to help kids develop more a…

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E94: Enneagram for Moms // Beth McCord 35:35

9M ago35:35

35:35

Do you ever wonder why you think, feel or respond to the challenges and joys of motherhood the way that you do? Why don't others around you, including your kids, always see things the way you do? In this conversation with Beth McCord, the Enneagram Coach, we discuss the importance of understanding our personalities and the core motivations within u…

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E93: Creating Your Elevator Pitch//Stacy Goulding 17:27

1y ago17:27

17:27

Have you ever considered that moms need an "elevator pitch"? This is an intentional way of introducing ourselves to others. The purpose is not to impress, but to share and connect with someone. As licensed health educator Stacy Goulding points out, at times it’s easy for us to say “nothing” when someone asks “What’s new?”. But we need to be confide…

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E92: Do Something to Make the Sun Shine// Jodi Orgill Brown 28:15

1y ago28:15

28:15

Jodi Orgill Brown prayed that her children would learn to serve others, see people at their heart for who they are, and have compassion. But she had no idea how those prayers would be answered. Jodi and her family have learned on a very personal level what it means to be served, as well as the joy that comes from serving others. What makes the jour…

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E91: The Sun Still Shines// Jodi Orgill Brown 29:51

1y ago29:51

29:51

Jodi Orgill Brown was living the perfect "white picket fence life" when the dizziness and headaches first began. Life quickly changed when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Jodi has learned through many hard trials including multiple surgeries, hospital stays, and a variety of health challenges that thriving looks different at different stages …

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E90: Reminders for a Thriving Marriage// Julia Woods 21:00

1+ y ago21:00

21:00

A thriving marriage doesn't just magically happen! Just like motherhood, marriage is an arena for growth. We must be intentional if we want to become the best spouse we can be. It is a process of becoming. Perfection is the lie that can discourage us from trying. In this conversation with couples coach and podcaster, Julia Woods, she teaches 5 tips…

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E89: Momivate// Regan Barnes 31:23

1+ y ago31:23

31:23

What motivates you to be the best mom possible? Listen to Regan Barnes, Chairmom of the nonprofit Momivate, to learn more about what it means for moms to RAISE UP society and her vision to empower and support moms. Being a full-time mom encompasses SO much so give yourself a pat on the back for all you are doing! You’re developing relationships, cr…

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E88: Thriving Intentionally 12:59

1+ y ago12:59

12:59

Happy New Year! Do you have a word or phrase for the year? What will you focus on? Are you going to let the year happen to you or are you going to be intentional in your thriving? The choice is up to you! First of all, give yourself credit for the progress you have made this past year. Second, set yourself up for success, even if your progression c…

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E87: Seeking Christ in Motherhood//Neill Marriott 36:23

1+ y ago36:23

36:23

Motherhood is not a solo job. We need Christ by our side in our motherhood journey. It's our ressponsibility to seek Him. As we courageously lean into this relationship and partnership with God, we will receive spiritual guidance that blesses us and our children. Listen to Neill Marriott, mother of 11 and spiritual giant, as she shares stories and …

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Bonus Episode: Grief & Loss During the Holidays//Tiffany Papageorge 5:40

1+ y ago5:40

5:40

The holiday season is such a joyful time...for most people. But for many the holidays are a time of grief and loss. They can trigger memories of losing a loved one. They can be a hard time for single parents or for those without funds to provide Christmas for their children. In this short bonus episode, Tiffany Papageorge, our guest from Thriving W…

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E86: Helping Our Kids Acknowledge, Feel & Heal From Grief & Loss//Tiffany Papageorge 40:56

1+ y ago40:56

40:56

When we hear about loss and grief our thoughts tend to think of something big like death. However, there are many other ways that children experience loss including divorce, a friend moving, or losing a championship game. All of these things cause a sense of grief. Author Tiffany Papageorge was a grieving child. As a Junior High student she wrote a…

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E85: We Are All Student Humans//Meghan Mitchell 26:20

1+ y ago26:20

26:20

We've all seen them. The "Please Be Patient Student Driver" bumper stickers. When Meghan Mitchell of The Little Lessons Podcast saw this sticker one day, it changed her. She realized that we are all "Student Humans". This has led to greater compassion, grace, and patience with others, especially her own children. So how do we remember that our chil…

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E84: Becoming the Next Version of Yourself//Jody Moore 24:04

1+ y ago24:04

24:04

Do you ever "pretend" that you are a patient, organized, or fun mom? There are times in our lives when we try characteristics on for size to see how they fit. In this episode of Thriving With 8 Podcast, Life Coach Jody Moore helps us embrace who we are as moms as we strive to become the next version of ourselves. We gain true confidence and authent…

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E83: Don't Settle for the New Normal//McKenna Rose Brown 20:56

1+ y ago20:56

20:56

After McKenna's 4th child was born she found herself caught in a dark cloud of survival. She wondered if this was just a "new normal". But when the darkness was too much to bear she found herself wondering if her kids would be better off without her. In this episode of Thriving With 8 Podcast, McKenna Rose Brown shares her healing journey and the i…

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E82:Becoming Unstuck in Motherhood through Professional Development 12:24

2y ago12:24

12:24

Do you ever feel stuck in motherhood- like every day is stuck on "repeat"? No mom guilt necessary. We have all been there! Many times this is caused by a lack of personal progression. Since motherhood is the best job in the world, we need to participate in "professional development" and be intentional about what we are learning and the skills we ar…

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E81: Stewardship vs. Ownership in Motherhood//Ganel-Lyn Condie 38:54

2y ago38:54

38:54

As parents, we are in the business of building relationships with our children. We're in it for the long game. What will help us most is approaching parenthood with a stewardship mindset rather than one of ownership. Ganel-Lyn Condie explains the difference beautifully in this episode of Thriving With 8. An ownership mindset can destroy relationshi…

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E80: Let's Struggle Together// Erin Stewart 26:10

2y ago26:10

26:10

As humans, we want to keep our struggles to ourselves. But what if we all choose to struggle together instead? After all, being vulnerable with others often leads to connection. Erin Stewart was inspired to write her incredible book ,"The Words We Keep", because of her own struggles wth mental health, specifically perfectionism anxiety. So how can …

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E79:Virtual Autism & Your Kids//Nicole Rawson 24:36

2y ago24:36

24:36

Is screen time keeping your kids from being participants in life? Do they suffer from "virtual autism"? In this episode with Nicole Rawson from Screen Time Clinic we discuss how our children's behavior and feelings are being affected by their relationship with screens, particularly gaming. Because children's brains aren't fully developed until age …

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E78: Strengthening Families Through Game Playing//Grandpa & Grandma Beck 25:54

2+ y ago25:54

25:54

I don't know about you, but our family loves playing games together! It is a source of fun and strengthens our relationship as a family, creating memories that will last a lifetime. The Beck family feels the same way! That's what led them to creating Grandpa Beck's Games (some of which games our family has spent MANY hours playing). Grandpa and Gra…

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E77: Raising Grateful Children By Instilling a Positive Sense of Indebtedness//Jenae Nelson 23:00

2+ y ago23:00

23:00

At Thanksgiving time it is common practice to make lists of the many blessings that we have. This is a wonderful place to start as we teach gratitude to our children. As they grow older however, it is important to help our children develop a positive sense of indebtedness. This understanding helps them not only be thankful for what they have, but a…

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E76: Get Off the Fence & Talk With Your Kids//Marilyn Evans 28:19

2+ y ago28:19

28:19

Talking about all of the dangers our kids can encounter online often feels scary and overwhelming. In this episode, Marilyn Evans of Parents Aware reminds parents of the importance of getting off the fence and talking to our kids about the dangers of pornography. These conversations need to be layered and age apporpriate, but we cannot wait. We wan…

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E75: Parenting Adult Children//Bonnie Lyman 23:58

2+ y ago23:58

23:58

There's a lot of talk about mothering infants, toddlers, kids, and teens. But what about parenting adult children? It can be challenging making the transition from being mom to a teen to being mom to an adult. Their needs are different and our role as mother changes. In this episode Bonnie Lyman teaches how we can approach this phase of motherhood …

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E74: Teaching Teens Manners//Brooke Romney 22:09

2+ y ago22:09

22:09

Most children learn to say "please" and "thank you" at a young age. But what does it mean to have good manners as a teenager and why is that important? Having good manners such as pitching in, introducing yourself, and being a good passenger have long-reaching effects. Teens with manners have more confidence and others enjoy being around them. So h…

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Author Life: Interview with Candace Kade 35:13

2+ y ago35:13

35:13

Author Candace Kade grew up in China where she was the only American at her all-Chinese school. When she moved back to US, she wrestled with finding her place in American culture. Currently, Candace lives in Austin, Texas where she has fooled most of her neighbors into thinking she’s “normal”. She writes young adult adventure novels with themes of …

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E73: How to Plan a Week You Can Win//Jessica Jackson 20:32

2+ y ago20:32

20:32

Planning for your week is much more than to-do lists and putting dates on your calendar. It's about having a vision of the mom you want to become and creating pockets of time to achieve your goals for you, your family, and beyond. If you find yourself feeling bored or discouraged with motherhood or how you spend your time, listen to this episode wi…

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Called to Love: Interview with Abby-Rose Nichols 34:09

2+ y ago34:09

34:09

Abby Rose Nichols is a 21 year old author, worship leader, and pro-life activist from a small town in Louisiana. Most of the time you can either find her talking about something she’s passionate about or laughing with the people she loves. She currently works full time in her local community by sharing the pro-life message through educational prese…

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Letting God Write Your Story: Interview with Georgia Brown 35:41

3y ago35:41

35:41

Georgia Brown is a lover of Jesus and people. Born and raised in Arkansas, Georgia now calls Music City her home. She is a singer/songwriter, podcaster, and faithful servant who is passionate about prayer, and about using her unique voice to share about his love in many ways, from posting encouragement on Instagram, creating inspirational music vid…

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Dream Big with God - Interview with Macy Shaw! 36:52

3y ago36:52

36:52

Welcome to our first ever *IN PERSON* Dream to Destiny Podcast Episode! Meet Macy Shaw. The 24-year-old from Franklin Tennessee has a passion for encouraging others. She's the lead singer of the six-sibling band SHAW. She books and manages the band, and also enjoys teaching music lessons on the side. Follow along on this wild ride and hear all abou…

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Live Out YOUR Story: Interview with Nicole the Nomad 32:46

3y ago32:46

32:46

Meet Nicole! This fabulous foodie runs a food and travel brand called “Nicole the Nomad” where she shares her favorite smoothie bowls and latest snack obsessions. (My personal favorite being, of course, the Disney Princess themed bowls.) With her audience of over 2.5 million on Tiktok and YouTube, Nicole is super active and always on the go, inspir…

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Using Your Voice: Interview with Madison Lynn 27:58

3y ago27:58

27:58

Meet Madison. This 26-year-old High School Fashion Design Teacher has built a platform on social media where she boldly shares her convictions, speaking up for life, educating individuals on topics like human trafficking, and encouraging our generation to get involved and used their voices. Madison's passion for freedom, truth, and presenting polit…

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Why I'm {Still} Proud to Be An American {Freedom Matters} 20:03

3y ago20:03

20:03

Freedom isn't free. Is it time for a wakeup call? It's important to know that our freedom has been deteriorating before our very eyes, and it's especially important that we, as dreamers and world changers, stand up take the actions necessary to ensure this precious freedom for future generations! Find out why I am {STILL} proud to be an American.…

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The Multi-Passionate Life: Interview with Victoria Lynn 40:45

3y ago40:45

40:45

Meet Victoria Lynn. Today, you're going to discover the many sides of this multi-passionate, multi-talented, fiery creative who is making a splash in the Indie publishing world, as well as running two other companies, Glory Writers and Victoria Lynn Fashion. So how does she do it all? And how did she, as a multi-passionate individual, give herself …

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The Multi Passionate Life 27:44

3y ago27:44

27:44

In today’s episode, I want to offer a bit of encouragement to my multi-creative, multi-passionate sisters out there who are traveling the rollercoaster of life, doing their best to draw near to God, listen to HIs voice, and be obedient in each new season. I know that learning how to ebb and flow with the Lord in a world of so many shifts and dramat…

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E72: Teaching Our Kids to Honor & Remember Those Who Pay the Price For Our Freedom//Jennie Taylor 37:51

3y ago37:51

37:51

In November 2018, Jennie and her family received the devestating news that her husband Brett had been killed in Afghanistan by friendly fire. That was the beginning of her family's change, but not the beginning of their American service and sacrifice. So what are we doing to teach our kids to remember those who sacrifice their lives and time for ou…

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E71: Creating Your Life Story With An "I Can" Attitude//Miriam Laundry 21:21

3y ago21:21

21:21

As we work towards our goals and dreams in motherhood and life, we need to overcome our biggest obstacle- ourself! We can calm our inner bully by replacing it with an "I Can" attitude. Award-winning author Miriam Laundry shares her experience of developing this attitude and how she is teaching it to her own children and others through her books and…

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E70: Creating & Maintaining a Thriving Marriage//Mike and Candace Larson 18:37

3y ago18:37

18:37

As parents of young children it's hard to imagine the future when your kids will be grown and gone. But as important as parenthood is, someday all your kids will move out (hopefully) and you will be left home with your spouse. Are you making your marriage relationship a priority? Is your marriage being dominated by the kids or are you taking time t…

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E69: Re-Defining Blurry Boundaries//Deborah Porter 24:45

3+ y ago24:45

24:45

How many of you moms have seen little fingers poking under the door while you use the restroom? Or have had a child climb into bed with you in the middle of the night? In this episode we are addressing boundaries, something all parents need! Boundaries can get blurry so it's important to re-define them regularly so that your needs are being met and…

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E68: Parenting in the Present 11:14

3+ y ago11:14

11:14

It's a new year and the present is NOW! This year my theme is "present"- live in the present, appreciate the present, be a present to others, and remember that God is always present. Life is too precious to be distracted by our phones while our kids are needing our attention now. It's too short to worry about what happened in the past or what the f…

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E67: Counting Down to a Christ-Centered Christmas//Angie Chandler 20:53

3+ y ago20:53

20:53

The countdown to Christmas is on! What do you do to focus on Christ during the holiday season? In this episode, Angie from Come Follow Me FHE shares how her family uses Christmas books to bring the Spirit of Christ into their home, strengthen relationships, and have fun as a family. She also shares her top 4 favorite books to help you start this wo…

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Episode 8 - Paul Mendez: Point of View 41:40

3+ y ago41:40

41:40

Paul Mendez joins Yvonne Battle Felton in conversation to examine his semi-autobiographical novel Rainbow Milk and the significance of the point of view of the main characters with this work. Point of view includes who the narrator is and how (and when) the story will be told. Mendez explains the decisions he felt he had to make when developing the…

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E66: Providing Families Hope When Facing Self-Harm & Suicide//Greg Hudnall 39:29

3+ y ago39:29

39:29

Suicide is not a topic parents generally avoid with their kids. It can be scary! But we need to be courageous and talk to our kids about mental health and topics such as self-harm and suicide. In this episode Greg Hudnall, the founder of Hope Squad, provides hope to families as he discusses how kids can support one another, signs of mental health p…

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Episode 7 - Carmen Marcus: Rhythm & Language 40:10

3+ y ago40:10

40:10

Carmen Marcus joins Yvonne to explore how she used the technique of rhythm and language in her novel How Saints Die. The story is seen through the eyes of ten year old Ellie and Marcus - both a novelist and a poet - explains how the use of particular words, sounds and silences helps to create a relationship between the reader and character. Write Y…

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Episode 6 - David Nicholls: Dialogue 39:05

3+ y ago39:05

39:05

David Nicholls joins Yvonne to delve into how he used the device of dialogue throughout his novel Sweet Sorrow. Nicholls reveals his thought processes on deciding what he wanted his characters to say, what he didn’t want them to say and how that can influence character and setting. Write Your Novel is an innovative write-along podcast series - writ…

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E65: Mothering With Confidence//Deborah Porter 22:39

3+ y ago22:39

22:39

How do we mother with confidence amid constant mom shaming and judgement? As Deborah Porter teaches, we can feel confident in our mothering as we do what is right for our household/family and not worry about everyone else. If we aim for perfection, rather than progression, we set ourselves up for failure. Parenting out of fear is insatiable and nev…

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