Best Revolves Around Me Podcasts (2025)

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When Estrangement Is Not New: Where To Start 14:28

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Welcome to The Estranged Mom Coach™ podcast. In today’s conversation, I want to speak straight to the estranged mother who’s been dealing with no contact with her adult child for a while now. The one who has walked this estrangement road long enough to feel the wear in her bones, and in her soul. We’re going to talk about what to do in the invisibl…

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#60 How to create a winning team - Culture, learning, PT & attitude. Our conversation after our Alaska JPMRC rotation. W/ Jimmy Howell “Spartan 6” and Matt Leclair “The COG” 57:05

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Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This episode was recorded in January 2025, immediately following our Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center rotation in Alaska. You can also watch this video on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ForgedInThePacific. This is a conversation between the Commander of Operations Gr…

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Estrangement Coaching: 5 Signs You Are Ready To Be Coached 14:29

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Since becoming estranged from your adult child, you’ve wondered how to repair the relationship. You’ve spent so much time going over what could have gone wrong, and how to fix it. You’ve tried all the things to get your child to talk to you. … The carefully worded messages. … The tearful apologies. … The waiting. The reading. The researching. . And…

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If You Want To Reconcile Avoid These 2 Reach Outs 15:42

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As an estranged mother, you’ve probably wondered more times than you can count: Should I reach out to my estranged child? And if so... how? Especially if they blocked you. How can you get a message to them? Maybe you just want to know they’re okay. . Maybe you thought about going through someone else… your child’s in-law, or a friend of theirs —hop…

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Being Estranged Too Long To Reconcile Is Not A Thing 11:53

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If you’ve been estranged from your child for some time, maybe you’ve heard that whisper in your mind: “It’s been too long. Too much time has passed. Maybe reconciliation just isn’t possible anymore.” I want to burn that lie down today. . Because being estranged “too long” to reconcile? That’s not a thing. It’s just one more tactic the enemy uses to…

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Many Estranged Mothers Are Also HSPs: You Need To Know About This 12:49

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In this episode of The Estranged Mom Coach™, I want to talk to the estranged mothers who are deep feelers. The ones who wear their heart on their sleeve, who feel things so deeply it sometimes aches, who love fiercely and sometimes feel like they’re a little too much. . If what I just said describes you, you might be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)…

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#59 Adventures & Good Company. How real friends & relationships help create a path to your ideal days, career and life. w/ Dave Webb 1:08:52

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Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. Today’s guest is not just a colleague — he’s a true friend of mine, Dave Webb. What makes Dave special is that we share the same core values: a deep care for People, Soldiers, and their families. In this episode, we’ll explore what real friendship looks like, how strong relationsh…

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Biblical Emotional Healing For The Chronically Disappointed Estranged Mother 13:07

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Dear estranged mother… have you been carrying the weight of disappointment when your estranged child does things you would never do to your mom? Maybe you’ve caught yourself thinking, “If they loved me, they’d never do this - or they’d have done such and such if they cared.” . You have an idea of what they should be doing, and every time they don’t…

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8 Priorities That Do Not Revolve Around Your Estranged Child 15:23

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You think about your estranged adult child often. You’ve cried, prayed, questioned yourself and wondered if they will ever come back. It can feel like being an estranged mother consumes your identity. But what if, even for a little while, we shift the focus? What if God is gently calling you to remember the parts of your life that aren’t about the …

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Ep 47- Brewing Business in the Blind with Jay Peterson 1:15:39

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THIS WEEK'S GUEST: JAY PETERSON, CO-FOUNDER OF DIRTY DUCK COFFEE. On today’s episode, Maggie sits down with Jay Peterson—the founder of Dirty Duck Coffee—for a conversation brewed with tradition, grit, and a whole lot of duck hunting passion. From his earliest memories in the blind to launching one of the most recognized coffee brands in the outdoo…

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#58 Duty! Purpose guides the way. My two years as a Battalion Commander. w/ Pat Yun “Gimlet 6” 2:04:16

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Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This episode is focused on the immediate reflections of Pat Yun as he transitions out of battalion command. He’ll tell his story of becoming the leader he is today and the vision he had as a commander. Pat will describe the hardest challenges he went through and how he handled the…

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You Are Doing the Reconciliation Work But It Feels One Sided 13:32

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You’ve read the family estrangement books, listened to the estrangement podcasts and taken a hard look in the mirror - You know that reconciliation will require some deep inner work on your part. . And you’re willing. You want to heal. You want to feel better, love better… be better. You long for your estranged child to be back in your life. . But …

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Ep 46 - Border Crossing Trouble and Scouting 101 with Heartland Waterfowl 1:35:28

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THIS WEEK'S GUESTS: RONNIE PHILIPS AND LOGAN BURDITT OF HEARTLAND WATERFOWL. Ronnie Philips: As a 2nd Grader from Marysville, KS, Ronnie was introduced to upland bird and deer hunting by his grandfather, David Curtis Carter. Ronnie learned about the outdoors from that man who made a name for himself as a multi-year Bird Dog Trial Champion in South …

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Do Not Fall For The "Let Them" Trend 13:25

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In the family estrangement space, you’ve probably heard it: “Just let them.” Let them walk away. Let them misjudge you. Let them stay gone. . And maybe for a minute, it gave you a sense of relief. A little space to breathe. But if you’re honest? That ache for your child didn’t go anywhere. . This episode isn’t a takedown of boundaries or a commenta…

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#57 Preparing to Command Again - It will be crystal clear to everyone what you are known for, good and bad. RePlay: Signature Series #1 1:46:16

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Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This episode will be focused on helping future battalion commanders prepare for command. Specifically, once making the mental shift from the day job to the pre-command courses. I will be having a conversation with LTC Nick Tallant, a soon-to-be battalion commander at the pre-comma…

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Spiritual Warfare: 6 Prayers You Need To Know About 16:18

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The world that wants to offer surface-level solutions to the family estrangement from your child, but you need God in the center of your answer. . You know estrangement is more than meets the eye. You know you need to be engaging in Spiritual warfare, and you do pray about the estrangement. Though sometimes you wonder “how” to pray for this situati…

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#56 Say it again, be more specific, and demonstrate. My first 30 days as a Battalion Commander. w/ Red Devil 6 1:00:48

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Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. Today’s episode is with Red Devil 6, Trivius Caldwell, who just finished his first 30 days as a battalion commander in the 82nd Airborne Division. He will discuss his expectations, surprises, and what stands out the most so far. He’ll talk about his one thing going forward and wha…

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Ep 45 - Our Testimonies with Sydnie Wells at Sportsman's Camp 52:12

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During today’s episode, our host Maggie Williams travels to Calhoun, Louisiana, and sits down at Camp Chyoca during Sportsman’s Camp with bowhunter, creator, and Barstool Outdoors personality Sydnie Wells. Known for her adventurous spirit and powerful voice in the outdoor industry, Sydnie opens up about the experiences that shaped her—both in the w…

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How To Be An Impossible Target To A Toxic Daughter-In-Law 15:10

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There’s a particular kind of heartbreak that comes when you find yourself estranged from your son… not because of something you said, not because of some unforgivable moment, but because a toxic daughter-in-law has strategically driven a wedge between you. You worry that you’ll never get your estranged son back in your life as long as your daughter…

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Estrangement TruthBomb For Moms Who Want To Feel Better + Reconcile 13:52

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We focus a lot on feelings—especially when you’re estranged from your child.The sadness. The anger. The confusion. The ache of missing them. And all of it matters. All of it is real. . But in this episode, I’m sharing a truthbomb—spoken in love—that might turn your perspective inside out… in the best possible way. Because while feelings are part of…

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What You Must Resist To Reconcile 14:39

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You miss your estranged daughter or son, and you long to connect with them. But the silence and rejection can feel unbearable sometimes.When that ache rises, it whispers: Just do something. Say something. Reach out. DO. SOMETHING. . Doing nothing feels like consenting to lose your child forever. And that is definitely not what you want. But what if…

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How To Heal Angry Feelings Toward Your Estranged Adult Child 13:40

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In this episode of The Estranged Mom Coach™, we’re talking about anger. That sharp, hot ache that rises up when your child won’t speak to you… when Holidays pass with no invitation, no call, no trace of the relationship you thought you had before your son or daughter went no contact. . You love your estranged child. That’s never been in question. B…

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This Is Fake News! 10:09

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As Christians, we are called to handle family estrangement differently than the world handles it. Mainstream culture and internet media have put forward an image of the estranged mother that depicts you as someone who has lost her ability to mother her adult child, has no relationship with the child who goes no contact and has no power in the situa…

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#55 The Best Decision I’ve made so far. My first year as a West Point Cadet. w/ Ryan Leclair 44:10

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Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. Today’s episode is with Ryan Leclair. She will talk about her first year at West Point, how it measured up to her expectations, the first two weeks of “Beast”, what she has learned so far, and what she is looking forward to the most in her second year. She’ll tell a few stories an…

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Estranged Mother: Do NOT Leave The Gate Open. 15:27

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Hey, friend. If your heart feels heavy today… if being an estranged mother has left you questioning your worth or spinning in grief, anger or despair, I want you to know: you are not alone. You are in process. And you are being invited into healing that runs deeper than surface-level advice. . In this episode of The Estranged Mom Coach™, let’s talk…

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What People Rarely Tell You About Family Estrangement 8:38

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In the estrangement and reconciliation space, people talk about family therapy, estrangement coaching, your adult child’s need to do their inner work, your need to learn a new way of communicating. It all matters, but there’s something I don’t hear many people talking about… And unless you shift this one important thing, all of the coaching, therap…

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Biblical Healing: 5 Ways Anger Blocks You 12:29

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It’s 100% normal to feel anger when your son or daughter goes no contact with you. But it’s when the anger takes root that it blocks you from the very things that would help you feel better and end the estrangement from your adult child. In this episode of The Estranged Mom Coach™, I’m talking to you about 5 specific ways anger blocks you. I’ll als…

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Interceding For Your Prodigal: What Every Estranged Parent Must Know 13:25

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When I learned that 2 of my children stopped believing in Jesus, I was devastated. Even though we mourn the relationship when we become estranged, that is not the biggest blow when you’re estranged from a prodigal. The biggest blow is about their relationship with Jesus. As a Christian mother, your highest hope for your child is that they make it t…

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4 Things Mothers Who Reconcile Are Not Doing 11:56

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One of the most powerful ways to accomplish reconciliation with your estranged child is to learn what other estranged mothers who reconciled have done to get there. Likewise, knowing what they do NOT do is highly valuable for repairing the relationship with your child who went no contact. In this episode of The Estranged Mom Coach™, I’m giving you …

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Activating His Promises Over Your Estrangement 10:34

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Have you been waiting and hoping for a breakthrough from God over your family estrangement from your child? Have you felt discouraged because you haven’t got your estranged daughter or son back in your life, and you wonder if you’re not praying correctly? Or you think you must be missing something that you should be doing to receive God’s healing i…

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Episode 261: No Judgement Required 11:12

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You Do Not Know Why Your Child Went No Contact And It Robs You Of Your Peace 10:01

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3 am. Again. Waking up in the middle of the night, still feeling like it’s surreal that you are an estranged mother, and wondering what caused your son or daughter to go no contact. Scrutinizing every mistake you think you made as a parent, and wishing you at least knew… why. It’s bad enough to feel abandoned by your child, someone you thought woul…

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#54 Always Be Selling. Our future is bright because of the leaders we have coming up. We’re seeing it first hand. A conversation w/ John Howell aka ServantOfLeaders 1:36:35

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Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This episode is with John Howell. John is a National Guard Major, full-time recruiter, and social media influencer known for his content on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok as ServantOfLeaders. We discuss his journey on active duty and how he transitioned from infantry to military i…

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5 Things I Did to Reunite With My Daughter 13:57

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Begging my estranged child for another chance didn’t work. Yelling and trying to exert my authority as a parent didn’t work either. Reminding her of the good times we had also didn’t get my estranged daughter to change her mind. I tried so many things to fix things with my formerly estranged daughter, and it only made things worse. Welcome to The E…

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Episode 260: Interview with Dr. Trish Leigh 59:42

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I am so excited to have Dr. Trish Leigh on the podcast today! She is a neuroscientist who has completely transitioned her career to understanding and helping those who struggle with a pornography problem. Today she's sharing what inspired her career shift, how neuroscience helps us understand pornography problems, and she's diving into her new book…

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When Your Estranged Child Smears You: How To Respond 10:11

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Has your adult estranged child talked trash about you in an effort to ruin your credibility or reputation with other family members, or mutual friends? Perhaps your estranged son or daughter made social media posts about you that were hurtful or untrue. In this episode of The Estranged Mom Coach™, I’ll tell you how to handle those hurtful smear cam…

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#53 The standard path is a myth. Leaders create a path for others, and themselves, with the help from other leaders. w/ Trevor Gocke 1:30:04

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Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This conversation is with Trevor Gocke. Trevor is a graduate of Louisville ROTC who recently transitioned as a captain from the Army to the Air National Guard. Like so many, his success has come disguised as hard work and perseverance. Trevor describes the leaders and mentors he h…

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Happiness During Estrangement: 4 Ways To Enjoy Life While You Are Estranged 9:56

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Do you feel like you’ve put your life on hold, waiting for your estranged daughter or son to come back into your life? Maybe you feel like being happy is an impossibility as long as your adult child wants to be no contact with you. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. In this episode of The Estranged Mom Coach™, I’ll explain 4 ways you…

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Episode 259: Changing The Circumstances 14:10

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We talk a lot about changing your thoughts about your situation. But today I want to talk about changing the circumstance! Join me!

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A Message For Estranged Mothers On Mothers Day 6:02

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Being estranged from your adult son or daughter is a horrifically hard thing to handle, and being no contact on Mother’s Day is even harder. In this bonus episode of The Estranged Mom Coach™ podcast, I’m sharing some thoughts to help you navigate Mother’s Day when you can’t communicate with your estranged child. Come on in, sister mom. Let’s talk a…

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When And How To Tell Your Estranged Child You Have Changed 8:46

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A sister mom in the Facebook Estrangement Support Group brought up the question of when should you tell your estranged son or daughter about the work you’ve been doing to change. I think it’s an excellent question because your estranged adult child has to become aware that you’ve changed in order to want to pursue a reconciliation in the relationsh…

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Toxic Daughter In Law? Do This! 11:55

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Do you have a toxic daughter in law who’s driving a wedge between your estranged son and you? Maybe she’s keeping your grandchildren from you, and you miss them so much. Does it feel like she’s jealous of the relationship you used to enjoy with your son, even though you in no way wanted to come between them? Welcome to The Estranged Mom Coach™ podc…

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#52 They are Ready! How ROTC is building leaders of Character and setting cadets up for life. w/ Jason Wayne 1:47:07

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Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This conversation is a journey going full circle from West Point to commanding the Senior Military Colleges across our nation. Jason Wayne will share his story and how it's built him into the leader he is today, and how he's paying it back with his cadets and instructors. Learn wh…

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Episode 258: OnlyFans: Interview with Victoria Sinis 54:57

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My guest today is Victoria Sinis-an incredible woman who has a powerful inside look at the reality of OnlyFans! Victoria was once employed by an OnlyFans marketing agency and comes today to share the reality of what that industry looks like, how she dramatically changed from not believing it is wrong to converting to Christianity and fighting again…

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Every Estranged Mom Needs These 5 Tips For Reconciliation 9:40

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Being estranged from your son or daughter is a horrific ordeal. You’ve probably spent considerable time researching how to reconcile with your estranged son or daughter. Maybe you’ve tried amends letters, apologizing and trying to get them to talk to you. Perhaps you’ve also made some mistakes along the way. When I was estranged from my adult daugh…

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Ep 44- Maggie Williams' Mid-Turkey Season Update with Clay Craft 1:04:08

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In this special episode, host Maggie Williams takes listeners on a heartfelt journey through her 2025 spring turkey season. From the pinewoods of Georgia and South Carolina to the mountains of West Virginia and the rolling farmland of Ohio, North Carolina, and Indiana, Maggie reflects on the highs, the hardships, and the unforgettable moments that …

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Estranged On Mothers Day: 3 Ways To Navigate It Without Falling Apart 10:46

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Hey, friend. Welcome to The Estranged Mom Coach™ podcast. As Mother’s Day approaches, you might be feeling a sense of sadness or dread. How can you possibly enjoy that day when your son or daughter is estranged from you? Maybe you don’t even know how you’ll get through the day, let alone enjoy it. In this Tea Time Tuesday episode, I’ll tell you 3 w…

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Episode 257: Rob's Going Back To Work 25:59

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Rob joined me for today's episode! We are discussing what our present future looks like and the lessons we have learned over the last year while Rob has been full-time homeschool dad and I have been the breadwinner. If your circumstances have ever NOT looked like what you thought they would or you feel like you are taking a step back, this is for y…

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#51 People on our team do things like this. A conversation about preparing for command w/ Matt Leclair & Trivius Caldwell. 1:06:38

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Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. What do you want your organization to be known for? This is your unit’s reputation. What do you want to be known for? This is your reputation. Your reputation and your organization’s WILL BECOME ONE. Three Buckets: 1. Know exactly who you are. “This is what I believe.” 2. Figure o…

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That Estranged Parent Support Group Is Keeping You Estranged 11:14

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Hey, friend. Are you a member of one or more Facebook support groups for estranged parents? If so, you probably joined those groups looking for ways to connect with other estranged mothers, and maybe to receive some support and guidance, too. In this episode of The Estranged Mom Coach™, I’m going to explain why that estranged parent support group i…