Best Parenting Without A Map Podcasts (2025)

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204: Abbey's Story | An Ultra-rare Diagnosis, Shifting perspectives + Holding onto Faith 51:26

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What do you do when your baby is seizing and the people who are supposed to help you tell you that you’re overreacting? For Abbey, the fight to be taken seriously began early, and it shaped everything that came next. Her daughter Avery’s rare metabolic disorder (ADSL Deficiency) brought hospital stays, impossible medical decisions, and a long proce…

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Episode 21: "Santa Comes Every Year (And So Do We)" 23:15

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Send us a text In this episode of Appropriately Inappropriate with Tara and Brian, Brian’s corruption arc continues, and it all started with spaghetti and meatballs. Tara and Brian share how he’s slowly turning to the feral side, recap Halloween costumes, and confess to breaking another bed. They swap stories about awkward teacher encounters, upsid…

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139 | Make Room for Joy: Preparing Your Home and Heart for the Holidays 21:30

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Hey friend — the holiday season is almost here! And before the pace picks up, I want to pause with you and look at the heart of how we enter it. Because the season can be full of joy… or full of overwhelm. And a lot of that comes down to how we prepare our space, our schedule, and our spirit before the celebrations begin. So I want to ask you somet…

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Motherhood in the Spotlight 53:07

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In this episode of With Both Hands, we talk about the unveiling of the Mother Verity statue in London, a bold depiction of a woman in the raw moments after childbirth. As two mothers, we share our mixed feelings about this piece of art, which has been praised as a powerful celebration of motherhood. While it’s rare to see women represented in publi…

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Mothering Without A Map | Episode 121 21:28

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Can you become a good mom without a map? Has your dysfunctional childhood warped your parenting skills? I was asked this question as a guest on a podcast recently, and I wanted to dig through this a bit deeper because I thought it was such a great question! Lord knows I didn’t do motherhood perfectly, and I was fearful of everything, but we have to…

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203: How to Strengthen Your Marriage When You’re Always in Survival Mode w/ Amanda Griffith-Atkins 36:08

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Your child’s diagnosis can reshape everything, marriages included. The same partnership that once felt effortless can become consumed by care plans, schedules, and unspoken grief. Over time, love turns into teamwork—and sometimes, survival. In this conversation with Amanda Griffith-Atkins, we unpack the real challenges couples face when parenting t…

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138 | 5 Steps to Finally Get Your Calendar Organized (Before the Holidays Hit) 21:30

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Hi friend! The holidays have a way of sneaking up on us don't they! Then suddenly our calendars are overflowing. 🎄 In this episode, I am walking you through five simple steps to get your schedule organized now so you can enjoy the season without burnout or busyness. You’ll learn how to: ✨ Declutter your mental load and get everything out of your he…

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Episode 20: “I Became a Mother Because I Let Your Dad Call Me Mommy One Too Many Times” 24:18

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Send us a text Tara and Brian celebrate their 20th episode with spit takes, ADHD confessions, and a wildly inappropriate “Best Wife” acceptance speech. From milk pranks to backdoor debates, it’s peak Appropriately Inappropriate (with Tara and Brian): dirty, wholesome, and utterly chaotic. Get your own Emotional Support Hat here! Support the show…

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Behavior Modification vs. Spiritual Formation | Episode 120 20:34

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Do you fake your way through life? Is behavior modification a regular “go to” for you? Does it look good on the outside, but you are spiritually weak on the inside? Is it possible to learn new brain pathways AND join your brain and faith? Let’s find out. Check out the other Capo Beach sermons on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapoBeachChurch Let…

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202: All the Ways Our Marriages are Impacted by Disability Parenting 1:11:49

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When your days revolve around medical routines, sleepless nights, and endless caregiving, marriage can start to feel more like project management than partnership. In this episode, Madeline and Alyssa unpack all the ways that marriage is impacted amidst medical and disability parenting—the disconnection, resentment, and chronic stress that test rel…

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137 | 3 Common Paper Clutter Problems—and Exactly How to Fix Each One 22:24

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Hi friend! Stacks of paper on the counter? Shoe boxes full of photos? Junk mail that never stops coming in? If you’re feeling buried under piles of paper — this episode will help you make sense of it all. Kristina answers three listener questions about paper clutter and shares clear, step-by-step ways to: ✨ Cut down the incoming junk mail and manag…

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Episode 19: “Things You Can Say in the Kitchen (and Definitely in the Bedroom)” 23:30

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Send us a text After Disney chaos and a quick break, Tara and Brian are back for another episode of Appropriately Inappropriate with Tara and Brian: pearls, hat, and eggplant in hand. From heartfelt talks on mental health to “things you can say in the kitchen and the bedroom,” it’s dirty, wholesome, and hysterically awkward all at once. If you or s…

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The Myth of Balance 48:21

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In this episode of With Both Hands, we open up about the myth of “having it all” and what it really looks like to live through the different seasons of our lives. Instead of chasing balance as a fixed goal, we discuss how it often shifts and flows, and why that’s okay. We share our own experiences of finding structure, creating routines, and buildi…

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Does Your Kindness Attract The Wrong People? | Episode 119 15:08

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What happens when you attract the wrong people because you are giving and kind? Well, I think the answer lies in the reason why you feel you have to be so kind all the time to everyone. Maybe you were the peacemaker in your family, or the caregiver. Now you think the only way you can get love and affirmation is to DO IT ALL! Let’s dig into the “why…

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Let’s Move from Chaos to Clarity — Join Me for the Live Workshop 5:43

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Join Kristina for a live Mind Map & Time Audit Workshop to move from chaos to clarity — and start creating the space, peace, and margin you’ve been craving at home and in your schedule. --- Feeling overwhelmed by your schedule and home? In this quick bonus episode, I am inviting you to a special live Mind Map & Time Audit Workshop designed to help …

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201: Roya's Story | A Diagnosis Without a Map, Learning to Advocate + the Journey Back to Herself 50:46

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From the moment her daughter was born, Roya had an inkling that something was different. What followed was a long year of uncertainty, endless medical tests, and finally anofficial diagnosis of Schaaf-Yang syndrome... all on top of learning a new language of care no parent expects to need. In this episode, Roya shares the disorienting early days of…

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136 | The Pause Before the Plan: How to Review Your Time With Purpose 11:13

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Hey sisters, Before you build another routine or schedule, it’s time to pause and look closely at where your time is really going. In the short term, this process helps you understand your time and tasks—what’s working, what’s draining you, and what can shift. But the long-term goal is to make space for what truly matters: the time, clarity, and ma…

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Do You Cry When Your Narcissist Mom Dies? | Episode 118 22:28

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What happens when there are BIG EMOTIONS surrounding the death of your toxic mother? Do you react the way you thought you would? And what do you do with these emotions once they hit? We will explore all of this in this episode, and, of course, it all stemmed from a show I was watching that involved mother-daughter dysfunction. Let’s Connect! Follow…

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200: Facing End of Life Choices + The Way Life Changes After Child Loss w/ Stephanie Stanley 44:12

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When your life has revolved around caring for your medically complex child, their absence changes everything: your routines, your identity, your relationships, and evenyour purpose in life. In this tender conversation, Stephanie Stanley shares what it’s like to live through end of life decisions for your medically complex child and to continue on a…

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135 | Redeem Your Time: A Faith-Based Audit for Overwhelmed Moms 14:58

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You want to declutter and organize your home and your life but your days feel rushed, your schedule overstuffed, and you’re constantly saying “I don’t have time". It’s time to pause and take inventory. This week, I am inviting you to slow down and redeem your time — not by doing more, but by examining how you’re spending the hours God has already g…

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The Summer Holiday Shuffle 41:55

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In this episode of With Both Hands, we talk about the push and pull of motherhood and work during the summer holidays. Juggling childcare and business can feel impossible at times, and with it often comes guilt, conflict and the pressure to keep everyone happy. We share our own experiences of summer, the messy moments, the unexpected joys, and the …

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Can You Have Compassion Towards Your Narcissist Mother? | Episode 117 20:51

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Should you have compassion for a mother who is hard to love? I was talking with one of my clients when she asked this question. This can be thought provoking depending on the relationship you currently have with your mom. Also, what happens when she might need more from you than you can give? Do you go to her aid? Let’s find some common ground so y…

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199: Adopting a Medically Complex Child w/ Kristen Henry 39:41

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Sometimes the path to parenthood looks nothing like we planned. For Kristen, years of infertility led to adoption... and ten days after bringing her daughter home from the NICU, a cystic fibrosis diagnosis turned her world upside down again. In this episode, she shares what it’s been like to navigate open adoption alongside the realities of raising…

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134 | Too Busy to Declutter? Mind Map Your Way to a More Organized Life 14:20

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Feeling like there’s never enough time to declutter, organize, or finally get your household under control? You’re not alone, friend. In today’s episode, I am sharing a practical tool I use with clients (and myself) — Mind Mapping. Whether you’re managing an untidy small kitchen, juggling after-school activities, or just trying to feel more product…

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Episode 18: "You Can’t Spell Bangs Without Bang" 23:57

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Send us a text While Brian’s away, Tara’s flying solo in this episode of Appropriately Inappropriate with Tara and Brian. From plotting playful pranks that involve strangers booping her husband’s nose, to confessing her impulsive late-night decision to give herself bangs (and the internet’s fiery opinions about them), Tara dives into how she and Br…

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What Describes The Ultimate Toxic Mom | Episode 116 26:02

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What do you do when the mother you trusted with your life, who was so supportive and loving towards you, becomes the monster in your life? I recently watched the Netflix documentary called “Unknown Caller,” and this is a tough one. In the episode, I am giving the ending away, so if you haven’t seen it yet, go watch it and then come back to listen t…

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198: Ashley’s Story | A Year in the NICU, Impossible Choices + Complex Joy 1:04:09

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From the moment Ashley learned she was carrying twins, her life took a turn she would never have imagined. A diagnosis of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome set off a chain of events: heart-wrenching decisions for her twin daughters, another complicated pregnancy ending in an emergency C-section at 24 weeks, and more than a year in the NICU with her…

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Episode 17: "The D Word Is Not in Our Vocabulary" 24:43

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Send us a text Brian’s back for this episode of Appropriately Inappropriate with Tara and Brian, and so are the wildly inappropriate conversations Tara can’t resist dragging him into. From the “silent epidemic” of C-B-D-B-P (chronic big d back pain) to emotional support eggplants, jungle cruise fantasies, and unlucky finishing numbers, nothing is o…

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133 | Re-Air: 10 Simple Decluttering Methods to Kickstart Your Home Reset 13:03

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We’re bringing back one of the most practical episodes to help you finally get started with decluttering. If you’ve ever looked around and thought, “Where do I even begin?”—this re-air will give you simple, doable options so you can pick the method that fits your season of life. Walk away with clarity, encouragement, and the one approach that helps…

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Do You Know How To Trust Your Own Instincts? | Episode 115 20:20

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Do you trust your instincts? Has your mother or someone else made you feel like your opinions don’t matter? It happens when the enemy sees your beauty and passion and wonderful calling and is trying to kill it. Don’t let him. You have to trust that God has given you the Holy Spirit that you can trust. Listen in to hear what I have to say about this…

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197: When Meaningful Friendship with Other Disability Parents Feels Elusive w/ Madeline Cheney 1:06:05

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Making friends as a disability parent sounds like it should be easy. We’ve already got so much in common. But in reality, it’s complicated. In this episode, Alyssa and Madeline share community stories about what makes these friendships so hard to build and sustain: the comparisons that creep in, the exhaustion that leaves little room for connection…

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Episode 16: “When Brian’s Away, Tara Gets Filthy” 28:47

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Send us a text Brian may be away, but Tara is NOT holding back in this solo episode of Appropriately Inappropriate with Tara and Brian. Armed with her emotional support eggplant (yes, it’s a real thing) and a cardboard cutout of Brian’s head, she dives into listener questions, shares what life is like when her husband travels, and reads a hilarious…

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132 | Can’t Relax at Home? Break Free from Mental Clutter (with Jessica Hottle) 29:47

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Hey sister- Do you ever feel like no matter how much you clean or organize, you still can’t relax in your own home? In this episode, Kristina sits down with Jessica Hottle—Christian author, speaker, and coach—to uncover why clutter isn’t just about the stuff in your space but also the stories and stress you carry inside. Together they talk about: ✨…

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196: One & Done | Deciding Not to Have More Children After Disability 40:17

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When your child has complex medical needs, the question of more children isn’t always simple. And for some parents of disabled children, the decision to stop at one might not even feel like a decision at all. In this episode, Alyssa shares responses from hundreds of parents who live in this reality: the sadness of not giving their child a sibling, …

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Episode 15: "Face Tattoos & No Denture Adventures" 26:30

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Send us a text In this episode of Appropriately Inappropriate with Tara and Brian, Tara and Brian dive headfirst into the hilarious chaos of eyebrow tattoos gone wrong, denture rumors, and the infamous “night of 10 times” that still has Brian blushing. From debating whether to pick jail or a coma, to imagining what they’d do with telekinesis (spoil…

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131 | Why Saying ‘I Don’t Have Time’ Is Stealing Your Peace (and What to Do Instead) 14:42

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Do you ever catch yourself saying “I just don’t have time”? For prayer, family, rest, or even decluttering?! I’ve been there too. In this episode, I want to encourage you with truth and hope: it’s not about having more hours—it’s about where our priorities are placed. The encouragement I am hoping to spread today: Why “no time” is really a myth (an…

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What Would You Tell Your 20-Year-Old Self? | Episode 114 16:57

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What would you tell your younger self? Have you ever looked back at your life and said, “Well, that didn’t happen the way I planned it?” I think it’s great to have a plan of what you picture your life to be, but I would recommend learning to pivot a lot. I often tell young women and my own girls that their twenties are their crying years. Let me ta…

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195: Ali’s Story | An Invisible Disability, Living in Survival Mode + Giving Up Her Dream Career 43:41

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What happens when your child’s rare disease doesn’t look “serious enough” to the outside world? For Ali Platt, the invisibility of her daughter’s Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) meant battles with doctors, endless appeals to Medicaid, and colleagues who refused understand as Ali spent months and years trying to prove that her daughter’s suffering is…

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Mothering Without a Map 48:39

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In this episode of With Both Hands, we’re talking about what it really feels like to mother without a map – the exhaustion, the overwhelm, and the burnout that so many of us quietly carry. We share our own experiences and reflections on why community matters so profoundly, and why none of us are meant to navigate this journey alone. From the pressu…

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Episode 14: "I Shaved You a Road Map" 23:22

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Send us a text In this episode of Appropriately Inappropriate with Tara and Brian, Tara and Brian kick it off with dad jokes gone wrong (and sometimes so wrong they’re right), talk about their upcoming group trip to Ireland, and field listener confessions and questions about everything from mind-reading to what really counts as cheating. Along the …

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130 | Do I Declutter or Organize First? The Answer Every Overwhelmed Mom Needs 14:30

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What if the reason you still feel overwhelmed isn’t your lack of organization skills—but the order you’re tackling things? In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most common questions I hear from busy Christian moms: “Do I declutter first or organize first?” Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ Why “organizing clutter” will always leave you frustr…

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The Mother I Truly Needed vs. The One I Got | Episode 113 17:40

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Where did we go when we needed a mom who was caring, attentive, and present, but what we got was completely different. Our mothers were absent, ignored us, and on some occasions, abandoned us altogether. In today’s episode, we are going to explore a real and honest question: “What did I actually need from my mother that I never received?” We get to…

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194: Kicking Off Season 12 | Episode Sneak Peeks + a BIG Announcement 26:35

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Season 12 is here and, once again, the theme is all about relationships: the relationships we have with our children, our partners, our children’s medical teams, and even each other. We’ll be sharing episodes featuring incredibly tender stories, exploring the difficulty around making friends with other disability parents, and discussing the many wa…

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A Motherhood Manifesto 38:33

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We’re Laura and Clare, and in this episode of With Both Hands we open up about what it really means to be a mum and run a business. Motherhood is so often painted as an all-consuming role, one that leaves little space for your own dreams, creativity or career. We don’t believe it has to be that way. Through honest, down-to-earth conversation, we sh…

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Episode 13: "I Like Your Turd Cutter" 32:22

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Send us a text In this episode of Appropriately Inappropriate with Tara and Brian, Tara wastes no time horrifying Brian with gross pick-up lines, fart confessions, and way too much talk about pumpkin spice. Between laughing about rancid fart clouds in the store aisle and Brian’s refusal to ever “drop one” around her, the two also open up about thei…

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129 | Clutter Is Stressing Your Brain—Here’s the 15-Minute Fix 15:56

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Did you know clutter can literally raise your stress hormones? 🧠 When your home feels chaotic, your brain and body feel it too. Science shows that visual clutter leads to sensory overload, higher cortisol levels, and a constant sense of being “on alert.” No wonder you feel drained when the counters are covered, toys are scattered, and laundry piles…

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It's Time to Let the Kiddos Leave For College…Now What? | Episode 112 18:29

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The kids are leaving. What happens now? Where do you go now if your whole personality has been that of a mommy to these young children? You have to let your children fly. Don’t clip their wings, or they will never know how to survive in the world without you. Make them successful for the world, not just for that moment Just remember that you've don…

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Episode 12: “Wanna Play Barbie? You Can Be Ken and I’ll Be the Box You Came In” 29:12

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Send us a text Season 2 of Appropriately Inappropriate with Tara and Brian kicks off with Tara immediately horrifying Brian with a Barbie pickup line and things only escalate from there. From “single dad for an hour” struggles to penis-shaped tire caps, to Tara’s most diabolical prank yet involving canola oil, the chaos is back in full swing. Along…

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128 | Summer Recap: Work-Life Balance, Letting Go, and Lessons From a Small Home 29:27

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This summer stretched me in all kinds of ways. Living in our little bungalow meant learning to make the most of small spaces. A full calendar reminded me how quickly “busy” can creep in if I’m not intentional. And yes, there were nights I went to bed with dishes still in the sink—and I had to remind myself that’s okay. In this episode, I’m recappin…

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Have You Made Silent Agreements or Vows From Your Past Trauma? | Episode 111 22:16

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How many times have you allowed someone else’s words, comments, or declarations of who you are to stick on you like absolute truth? Is it time to peel back the layers and see if this is something the enemy likes to use as a weapon and keep you from being the wonderful woman God wants you to be? He made you to shine! Let’s dig into this together and…