Meet Sarah Fowler

Sarah grew up with four brothers who taught her to go with the flow. She met her husband, Kellen — a fellow Fowler, at BYU. Since then, life has been one leap after another: law school in Virginia, a corporate move to Dallas, a wake-up call infertility diagnosis, a year living in Belgium with a newborn, and now four kids, working as a nurse, and a growing real estate portfolio she manages with her husband. She's teaching her own kids the same lesson her parents taught her — jump first, look later.

Takeaways

- Leading by example is the fastest way to teach kids courage: don't dwell at the edge, just jump.

- Infertility rarely follows a straight timeline

- You don't need expertise to start investing in real estate

- Letting kids face natural consequences builds independence faster than rescuing them ever will.

- Staying stagnant is scarier than starting over. Growth requires forward motion.

Chapters

00:20 Growing Up Wild: Sarah Fowler on Brothers, Boats, and Going With the Flow

03:43 Kayaks in the Garage: Lessons From an Adventurous Childhood

05:16 Becky's Ill-Fated Boating Trip to the Whitsundays

10:15 Why Kid Sports Are About More Than Winning

12:57 From Law School to Belgium: Following an Unexpected Career Path

18:13 When Your Body Says No: Sarah Fowler's Infertility Story

23:30 Midway

24:51 Cliff Jumping and Confidence: Teaching Kids Not to Overthink

26:05 he COVID Move: Renting a Condo in Hawaii on a Whim

28:37 The Forgotten Dance Bag: A Lesson in Natural Consequences

31:44 Stagnation is Terrifying

33:32 From Spreadsheets to Scary First Deals: Building a Real Estate Portfolio

37:27 Rapid Fire Questions

Resources

52. From Fear to Freedom: One Mom's Leap Into the Unknown

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16. How To Not Die in the Wilderness and Learning to Smell the Daisies

25. Embracing Change, Making Choices, and Finding Joy: Jen Lambert’s Inspiring Story

26. Teaching Children to Work, Love, and Be Bored with Dorothy Scoresby

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Meet Juliet Preston

Juliet has been a piano teacher since she was 13. She's built a career as a working musician - classical recitals, professional theater, church gigs, jazz bands - and for 30 years she's also been the keyboardist in Memory Field, the rock band she and her husband Billy started in Austin, plus Second Moon Theory, an instrumental project set to his drone landscape videos. Juliet co-founded the Collaborative Pianists Guild of Utah and the Utah Valley Monster Concert, and is preparing a fall recital of Prokofiev's 8th Piano Sonata in honor of her teacher, Solveig Lunde Madsen. She lives in Provo, UT. Find her at JulietPrestonMusic.com and @julietpreston.

Takeaways:

- Comparison really is the thief of joy

- You don't have to master every skill

- Growing up "different" can free you from needing to be perfect

- Building a business with your spouse and keeping your relationship takes commitment

- Let your kids choose their own path

- Keep it messy

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome & Why Sendy Mom Feels Like Home

03:27 Memory Field & Second Moon Theory: Building a Rock Band with Your Spouse

08:29 The Breakthrough: Raising Her Hand at Pioneer Theater

15:20 Different Strengths, and Letting Go of Comparison

19:52 The Evolution of Identity

22:59 Raising Kids Without a Script

29:34 Marrying a Rock Star

33:48 Career Changes: Connecting the Dots

35:50 Sharing Your Voice: Being Vulnerable

41:07 Raising Resilient Children

44:51 Steps to a Long, Healthy Marriage

49:52 The Story of Us: A Memoir

54:55 Future Musical Ambitions

1:00:43 Rapid Fire Questions

Resources:
51. Just Keep Playing: How to Keep Moving in Music, Marriage and Business

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45. Tension, Release, and the Beautiful Mess of a Courageous Life — Christie Skousen

49. The Courage to Fall Apart: Haley Taylor on Eating Disorders, Dropping Out, and Finding Herself Again | Haley Taylor (Pt. 1 of 2)

33. The Recipe for Resilience: Illness, Influence, and Inspiration

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Meet Haley Taylor:

Wife, mother of four, and entrepreneur who runs the international art-easel business behind her husband Brian's invention. Coaches beginning riders on her local youth mountain bike team and raises backyard sheep, ducks, and bees. (Missed Part 1? Start there for Haley's teenage mental health crisis and the solo trip to Hong Kong that changed everything.)

Takeaways:

• A business built on talent still needs structure — and that structure can become your own career

• Setting "business meeting" boundaries protects both the business and the marriage

• Starting with almost nothing ($700, an 800-square-foot house) can be the foundation of a thriving family business

• Saying no when you could say yes is an act of deliberate love, not deprivation

• External validation — looks, skill, achievement — is not what creates real connection

• An empty-nest season can feel like losing your identity until you remember what you actually love

• Cutting back on sugar and being deliberate with your body can shift your energy at any age

• Connection with your kids means getting curious about what they love, not directing what they do

Chapters:

00:28 High Expectations and Changing Your Path With Love

05:19 Building an Art Business With Your Husband

09:54 Balancing Affluence and Teaching Values

14:10 Your Job Is To Connect With People

21:58 Connecting With Your Kid's Passions

26:17 Rapid Fire Questions

32:18 Exploring Beliefs: Spirits and Ghosts

Resources found here:

What 16-Year-Old Haley Taylor Learned About Courage From Getting Stranded in an Airport Alone

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2. Cautiously Crazy with Marty Klinger

22. From $80 to an eBay Business: Sendy Entrepreneurship

31. Planting Positivity: Growing Kids, Gardens, and Relationships

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Meet Haley Taylor:

Wife, mother of four, and entrepreneur who runs the international art-easel business behind her husband Brian's invention. Haley coaches beginning riders on her local youth mountain bike team and raises backyard sheep, ducks, and bees. A teenage mental health crisis and a solo trip to Hong Kong at sixteen shaped her lifelong definition of courage.

Takeaways:

• Being Sendy isn't about being hardcore — it's being brave enough to try

• A fixed mindset of "you're smart so you must succeed" makes it unsafe to attempt anything new

• Tough exteriors often hide fear instead of processing it — and that's not sustainable

• Expressing fear doesn't make you weak; it's part of doing hard things anyway

• A mental health crisis can become the turning point that redefines your sense of worth

• Letting your child have their own breakdown — instead of rescuing them — builds real resilience

• Stepping in to "fix" a child's problem can unintentionally validate their fear instead of their capability

• Redefining success means it's okay to try something and not be the best at it

Chapters

00:00 Exposure Therapy

03:30 Growing Up Cautious in a High-Achieving Home

05:45 The High Dive: Learning to Trust Fear Instead of Hiding It

10:53 A Teenage Eating Disorder, Depression, and Dropping Out of Schoo

13:08 Sent Alone to Hong Kong: A Mother's Leap of Faith

19:50 Showing Up Mediocre: The Courage to Try Anyway

Resources found here:

What 16-Year-Old Haley Taylor Learned About Courage From Getting Stranded in an Airport Alone

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2. Cautiously Crazy with Marty Klinger

22. From $80 to an eBay Business: Sendy Entrepreneurship

31. Planting Positivity: Growing Kids, Gardens, and Relationships

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Her theology was considered radical for her time. Her words have survived wars, revolutions, and the burning of libraries to reach us today.

In this Sendy Spotlight, we look into the work of Julian of Norwich. She is believed to be the first woman to write a book in the English language. She had the courage to speak when women were meant to be silent. 

Key Takeaways:

• Stillness can be its own form of courage
• You don’t need credentials to speak truth
• Love is a choice, not a feeling
• God is not counting your failures
• Women have always protected each other’s wisdom
• Being strategic is not the same as compromising

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Meet Cherie Burton:

Mother of six and female empowerment coach with 20+ years of experience. Certified holistic practitioner and emotional breakthrough trainer, specializing in Aroma Alchemy. Leads retreats worldwide and runs an international wellness business. (Missed Part 1? Start there for shadow work, alchemy & the dark night of the soul.)

Takeaways

• Adoptees are "bridge souls" who choose their families to heal lineage wounds

• Divine timing rarely looks like what we expect — trust the process

• Birth mothers carry deep shame that needs compassion, not judgment

• The primal wound in adoptees is real and worth understanding

• We are never fully healed — just learning to love exactly where we are

• The most courageous thing is sometimes to wait, stay open, and trust

• Connection is the foundation of all healing work

Chapters

00:00 Cherie's Adoption Journey

00:15:00 The Importance of Connection

00:17:04 Rapid Fire Questions

Resources found here:

The Art of Emotional Alchemy: 4 Courageous Lessons from Cherie Burton on Healing Your Shadows, Your Lineage, and Your Life

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33. The Recipe for Resilience: Illness, Influence, and Inspiration

38. Digital Detox and Upload Humanity with Amy Antonelli of HXP

1. Radical Acceptance with Miriam Wood

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Meet Cherie Burton

Mother of six and female empowerment coach with 20+ years of experience in mind-body science, holistic emotional healing, philosophy, and depth psychology. Certified holistic practitioner and emotional breakthrough trainer. Since 2008, specializing in Aroma Alchemy—mind/heart/soul coherence through breathwork, anointing, and essential oils. Leads retreats worldwide.

Takeaways

• Shadow work means embracing your darkness, not eliminating it
• Alchemy transmutes emotional pain into wisdom—not suppression
• Feel emotions fully (even 90 seconds) to prevent physical illness
• A dark night of the soul is a spiritual initiation, not a breakdown
• Surrender is letting go of what you know so your body can teach you
• Adoptees are "bridge souls" healing family lineage wounds
• Inner authority activates when you admit "I don't know"
• Healing yourself heals your entire lineage—past and future

Chapters

00:00 Introducing Cherie Burton: Female Empowerment Coach

05:45 When You Can Change The Family Dynamic

12:32 Pivoting from Traditional Methods for Mental Health Help

15:11 Epigenetics and Alchemy Explained

21:06 Shadow Work Through Alchemy

29:33 Real Experience with Ayahuasca

35:09 The Journey of Self-Discovery

40:33 Practical Ways to Process Emotion

42:03 The Dark Night Of The Soul

Resources found here:

The Art of Emotional Alchemy: 4 Courageous Lessons from Cherie Burton on Healing Your Shadows, Your Lineage, and Your Life

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33. The Recipe for Resilience: Illness, Influence, and Inspiration

38. Digital Detox and Upload Humanity with Amy Antonelli of HXP

1. Radical Acceptance with Miriam Wood

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But this half of the conversation goes somewhere deeper. Christie talks about the cycles she's noticed throughout her life — expansion and contraction, like musical phrasing — and how the blow-ups she never would have chosen (her parents' divorce at 23, losing her older brother to colon cancer at 48, her own 26-year marriage ending) have each broken her open into something bigger. She shares what she's learned about separating her identity from her children's outcomes, why living abroad changed everything about how she parents, and where she's headed next now that her youngest is off to Sydney for a year abroad.

Rapid fire answers, a beautiful musical analogy for life that will stay with you, and Christie's honest, grounded take on doing divorce well — Part 2 is the kind of conversation you want to go on forever.

Meet Christie Skousen, Founder of the Peery Piano Academy and author of the Peery Method. Trained under Dr. Irene Peery-Fox, Dmitri Boshkirov, and Leon Fleisher at Peabody. An international competition winner and soloist, her students have gone on to Harvard, Yale, Juilliard, UC Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, and more.

Takeaways:

• Know where your intensity is going.
• Life has phrasing, just like music.
• Big blow-ups break you open.
• Separate your identity from your kids' outcomes.
• Travel expands your world — and your parenting.

Chapters:

00:00 Teaching as a Path to Independence

03:43 Parenting with Intensity and Balance

05:07 Make Your Money Work For You

07:06 The Peery Method is Born

09:26 Writing New Chapters in Motherhood

11:07 Navigating Life's Expansions and Contractions

13:44 The Impact of Divorce on Personal Growth

18:06 Embracing Change and New Beginnings

19:02 Parenting Young Adults

25:48 How Living Abroad Broadens Your Horizon

27:57 Rapid Fire Questions

Resources:

How to Survive Life's Blow-Ups: Lessons from a World-Class Pianist and Mom

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• 12. Music, Disability Parenting, and Playing for the Love of It
• 29. How to Push Past Limits and Find Your "Current Perfect"
• 37. Resilient Parenting, Risk-Taking, and Medical Aesthetics Done Right

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In Part 1, Becky and Christie dig into what it was really like to grow up inside competitive classical piano — the strategy, the brutality, the subjective judging, and the complicated relationship between talent, hard work, and identity. Christie gets refreshingly honest about how she survived competitions not by leading with her love of music, but by leading with her competitive fire. She shares what she'd tell any kid whose heart is in music but who keeps walking away from competitions empty-handed. And she lays out the philosophy behind the Peery Method — the step-by-step system that has since taken her students to Juilliard, Eastman, and conservatories around the world. Also: she bought a cockatoo in junior high with her own money.

Meet Christie Skousen, Founder of the Peery Piano Academy and author of the Peery Method. Trained under Dr. Irene Peery-Fox, Dmitri Boshkirov, and Leon Fleisher at Peabody. An international competition winner and soloist, her students have gone on to Harvard, Yale, Juilliard, UC Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, and more.

Key Takeaways:

• Process beats destination — always
• Competitiveness is a tool, not a character flaw
• Let your kids own their stuff
• The journey IS the reward
• Don't quit

Chapters:

00:00 Meet Christie

01:13 The Peery Music Academy

03:04 What? Kids Can Pay For School?

05:19 How Many Kids Buy a Cockatoo for a Pet?

08:10 High-Capacity Parenting with Irene Peery Fox

11:55 Navigating Competitive Classical Piano 

19:03 Performance Anxiety and Personal Growth

25:40 The Toll of Exactness

34:43 The Long Game of Music Education

Resources:

Peery Piano Academy

How to Survive Life's Blow-Ups: Lessons from a World-Class Pianist and Mom

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• 12. Music, Disability Parenting, and Playing for the Love of It
• 29. How to Push Past Limits and Find Your "Current Perfect"
• 37. Resilient Parenting, Risk-Taking, and Medical Aesthetics Done Right

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The bravest thing is staying: showing up for her kids, her faith, her creativity, and the work of being known.

In this episode, artist Leslie Morley joins Becky to talk about faith and courage, creative motherhood, and how to raise brave kids without losing connection. They explore imposter syndrome, gratitude vs. guilt, and what it means to live “alive and awake in Christ.” This conversation weaves together Latter-day Saint faith, sacred art, and the daily courage it takes to stay connected to God, your family, your community, and yourself.

If you’ve ever felt afraid to share your gifts, unsure in motherhood, or disconnected from your faith, this episode will ground and encourage you.

Meet My Guest:
Leslie Morley is a Christian artist known for paintings of the Divine Family—Heavenly Father, Heavenly Mother, and Jesus Christ. She studied art at Southern Utah University and art history in Italy. Her work invites a deeper relationship with God through sacred art. A mother of two, Leslie believes creativity is a form of testimony: you are known, you are held, and heaven is closer than you think. Find her at LeslieMorley.com and @lesliemorleyarts.

Key Takeaways:
• How to raise brave, resilient kids through daily connection
• Faith over fear: turning belief into action
• Creativity as grounding for overwhelmed moms
• Gratitude vs. guilt and overcoming comparison
• Imposter syndrome in motherhood and creative work
• Emotional vulnerability as real courage
• Connecting with God, family, self, and community
• Using your gifts without fear

Chapters:
00:00 Who is Leslie Morley?
04:40 On Being an Imposter
09:06 Lessons from India: Gratitude and Humility
15:28 Oregon Nomads: A Year of Free Range Learning
16:57 Connecting with Nature as a Grounding Force
23:06 Building Love in Your Family
25:11 Connecting with Children
29:12 Midway
30:39 Connecting with Yourself through Creating
34:14 Out From the Bushel Blog
36:22 Family Mottos
38:23 Leslie Morley Art
45:42 Mosaic of Christ
47:08 Savoring Moments of Motherhood
49:38 Rapid Fire Questions

Resources:
The Four Connections That Make a Life Feel Whole

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If you loved this episode, try:
How To Not Die in the Wilderness and Learning to Smell the Daisies
How to Connect with Your Children: The Science of “Good Enough” Parenting
Art After Motherhood: Creating Without Guilt

In this powerful episode of the Sendy Mom Podcast, Kim Dodds shares how she navigates grief, special needs parenting, and serious illness with resilience, faith, and a forward-moving mindset. Rather than staying stuck in “Why me?”, Kim opens up about accepting reality, leaning on community, and choosing growth through life’s hardest seasons.

A mother of six with a degree in Exercise Science from BYU, Kim brings both lived experience and practical wisdom to this conversation. We talk about supporting a child with complex needs, coping with loss, strengthening family relationships, and using tools like movement, connection, and mindset shifts to heal.

If you’re facing a difficult season, Kim’s story offers hope, perspective, and real-life encouragement to keep going—even when life feels unfair.

Key Takeaways:

• Resilience grows when you accept reality and choose your response
• Adversity in childhood and parenting can build empathy, strength, and adaptability
• Support systems and community resources are essential for navigating hard seasons
• Grief and trauma take time, but healing and growth are possible
• Creative outlets, movement, and journaling support mental health and recovery
• Strong relationships, faith, and perspective shape how we endure and thrive

Chapters:

00:00 Introducing Kim Dodds

04:33 When a Parent Has Mental Health Issues

08:08 Raising a Special Needs Child

14:14 Changing Careers: Choosing Your Hard

20:15 Hard Chooses You: Losing a Child

25:57 Inspiring Distractions

29:38 Navigating Life Choices and Resilience

34:28 Faith Through the Trial

37:35 Sex After Marriage

40:53 Crossroads: Children Leaving the Nest

43:29 Diagnosis: Breast Cancer

49:11 The Sendy Support Group

52:07 Positive Outlook During Trials

56:40 Rapid Fire Questions 

If you loved this episode, try:

How to Connect with Your Children: The Surprising Science of “Good Enough” Parenting

Music, Disability Parenting, and Playing for the Love of It

Parenting Complex Needs, TBI, and Choosing Empathy with Candace Berquist

Resources:

How to Say Yes When Life Feels Unfair: Raising Special Needs Kids, Cancer, and Loss

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If you wondered if you were messing it all up, you’re not. This episode is for you. TaLisha and Becky also discuss practical ways to connect with your children outdoors and ways to uncover hidden talents in yourself and in your children by being a “Generalist”.

Meet My Guest:

TaLisha has a degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Human Development from Utah State University. She is trained in several research-based parenting programs (EveryDay Strong, Circle of Security Parenting, Strengthening Families Program 10-14). As a parent of 4 children, she prioritizes emotional safety, connection, and building confidence.

TaLisha’s current project is writing and illustrating a children’s book. This project weaves together the outdoors and what we know about raising resilient children. It demonstrates to kids they’re strong enough to climb, safe enough to feel, and loved enough to keep going, building resilience on the trail and in life.

Key Takeaways:

• You can learn anything if you’re willing to be a novice at it
• It takes consistent action to produce monumental results
• Observation can be a superpower
• Teenagers don’t always want to do what you think should be fun
• Give your children choices with family vacations and values
• Our thoughts are powerful
• What it means to be Sendy in life and parenting
• The role of outdoor activities in building resilience
• Applying Maslow's hierarchy of needs to parenting
• Creating secure attachments with children
• The importance of emotional safety and connection

Chapters:

00:00 Introducing TaLisha Landon

04:15 An Emulous Observer

09:12 What is a Generalist or Polymath

15:02 Everyday Strong Program: Build Resilience in Kids

21:30 Connecting Through Outdoor Activities

26:57 Circle Security Parenting

31:15 The Benefit of Imperfect Parenting

33:04 Midway

35:21 Learning New Creative Outlets

36:53 Why TaLisha is Sendy

40:00 Outdoor Adventure with Kids

43:20 Practical Advice for Hiking with Children

45:33 Regulating Emotions: Child and Parent

49:10 Rapid Fire Questions

Mentioned in the Show:

Everyday Strong with United Way of Utah County

Circle of Security Parenting

Strengthening Families Program 10-14

Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein

SHARP Survey

The Office

Ogden Nature Center

@utahmountainmama

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When Russia invaded Ukraine, Svitlana Miller watched from Utah as friends and family fled their homes. Instead of feeling helpless, she acted.

What started as a small effort to help loved ones grew into To Ukraine With Love, a nonprofit that has helped thousands of displaced Ukrainians.

In this powerful Podcasthon 2026 episode, Svitlana shares war stories, unexpected miracles, and why ordinary people often create the greatest impact.

This conversation may change how you see your own ability to help.

Meet My Guest

Svitlana Miller is the founder of To Ukraine With Love, a humanitarian nonprofit that has raised over $60 million and helped house 4,000+ displaced Ukrainians since Russia’s full-scale invasion. Born in Kyiv, she moved to the U.S. to attend Brigham Young University and worked in higher education consulting before launching the nonprofit. Svitlana lives in Utah with her husband and three children and believes courage means acting despite fear.

Key Takeaways

• Courage grows one small action at a time
• You don’t need 100% capacity—give the 80% you have
• Extraordinary impact often comes from ordinary people
• Children frequently lead with compassion and creativity
• Faith can grow even in difficult circumstances
• Crisis can spark community building and innovation
• Instead of asking “Why?”, ask “What are we going to do next?”

Chapters

00:00 Defining a Sendy Mom
06:45 Svitlana's Ukraine Story
09:50 A Mother's Dreams
12:12 Building a Business in Post-Soviet Ukraine
21:47 Navigating Faith as a Teenager
35:30 Midway
38:14 Dreams and Miracles
45:32 The Impact of War
54:37 Building Hope: To Ukraine With Love
01:00:28 From Urgent Needs to Rebuilding Communities
01:04:47 A Child's Heart and Commitment
01:13:55 Non-Profit Status Miracle
01:18:21 Rapid Fire Questions

Mentioned in the Show

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To Ukraine With Love – please consider donating
Podcasthon 2026
Episode #039 – Meredith Parfet
Episode #024 – Rachel Miner (Bellwether International)
The Hiding Place – Corrie Ten Boom
Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War (Netflix)
Faith Matters
Rising Phoenix Tutoring nonprofit

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In this powerful episode of the Sendy Mom Podcast, Becky Brouwer sits down with certified forest therapy guide and author Brittney Barney to explore how slowing down in nature can heighten your spiritual awareness and deepen your connection with God.

After navigating divorce, rediscovering herself through service in Guatemala, and learning to tune into divine promptings, Brittney found healing in nature and eventually became a certified forest therapy guide. She now helps others experience peace, presence, and spiritual renewal through guided sensory awareness outdoors.

Together, Becky and Brittney talk about:

• How to hear God more clearly
• Using music as prayer
• Healing after divorce
• What forest therapy actually is
• Slowing down as a spiritual practice
• Writing a faith-based book
• Being a “Sendy Mom” by following divine nudges

If you feel overwhelmed, spiritually disconnected, or just exhausted from the noise of daily life, this conversation will gently guide you back to stillness.

Meet My Guest

Brittney Barney holds degrees in English and Secondary Education and is a certified forest therapy guide. She teaches music at two private schools in Eastern Washington and is the mother of seven children. She is the author of Becoming a Mighty Pray-er: Encountering the Lord with All Your Senses and is passionate about helping others reconnect with God through nature, mindfulness, and heightened spiritual awareness.

Key Takeaways

• Being “Sendy” means following God’s promptings—even when it’s uncomfortable.
• Slowing down increases spiritual sensitivity.
• Music can become a powerful form of prayer.
• Service helps restore identity after loss.
• Divorce does not diminish your worth.
• Forest therapy invites presence, not performance.
• Nature quiets the noise so we can hear God.
• You don’t have to wait for your kids to grow up to pursue your calling.
• God multiplies your time when you follow Him.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Brittney Barney and Her Journey

04:21 What is a Sendy Mom?

06:09 Family Dynamics from an Idaho Girl

08:50 The Musical Prayer

10:05 Navigating Divorce as a Young Adult

12:53 Healing Through Serving

18:05 Becoming a Certified Forest Therapy Guide

20:34 Forest Therapy: A Unique Approach to Healing

28:16 Midway

30:42 Writing a Book: Dealing with Criticism

34:26 Volunteering Can Lead to Career Opportunities

36:03 Managing a Busy Schedule

37:44 Crossroads: Determining the Next Step

43:32 The Gift of Being Seen

44:57 Rapid Fire Questions

Mentioned in the Show:

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In this deeply honest conversation, Meredith Parfet — CEO, crisis strategist, hospice chaplain, and mother — shares how losing a sister, surviving a near-death childbirth, and navigating business failure reshaped her understanding of grief, identity, and courage.

We talk about advocating for yourself when it matters most, teaching your children to advocate instead of rescuing them, shifting from achievement to curiosity, and finding meaning through suffering.

If you’ve ever faced loss, supported someone in crisis, or wondered how to stay alive and engaged through heartbreak — this episode will steady you.

Meet My Guest:

Meredith Wilson Parfet is the founder and CEO of Ravenyard Group, where she leads individuals and organizations through high-stakes crisis — from legal and regulatory action to complex family disputes and reputational collapse. With nearly two decades in asset management and hedge funds, including serving as COO for alternative investment funds, Meredith brings both operational precision and deep human care to her work.

After experiencing profound personal loss, a near-death childbirth, and business failure, Meredith developed a rare capacity to walk toward hardship rather than away from it. In a full-circle twist, she also serves as a humanist hospice chaplain, sitting with individuals and families at the end of life.

A fifth-generation Colorado native, Meredith restores the Sendy way — in the mountains with her family, chasing curiosity, courage, and meaning.

New here?

Try these episodes: 

What is a Sendy Mom?

How to Normalize Risk & Set Impossible Goals

The Truth About Parenting Neuro-Divergent Kids

Chapters:

00:00 Introducing Meredith Parfet 

06:29 Being a Spiritual Traveler 

12:07 Dealing with Grief When a Child Dies Suddenly 

13:57 Near Death Experience in Childbirth: Advocate for Yourself 

20:03 Teaching Children Advocacy: Dyslexia and Finding Friends 

25:48 Crippling Perfectionism: Learning from Failure 

27:01 Balancing Achievement with Curiosity 

29:55 Transformative Experiences in Crisis Management 

32:42 Finding Meaning in Grief 

38:22 Midway 

39:49 Learning To Process Emotions as an Adult 

42:30 The Importance of Nature and Play 

46:08 Reflections at the End of Life 

50:57 Future Aspirations and Creative Pursuits 

59:40 Rapid Fire Questions

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In this powerful conversation, Amy Antonelli and Becky Brouwer challenge the idea that life must follow a predictable order. Instead, they invite you to hold a visual vision of who you are becoming—and to trust that God is co-creating that future with you, even through uncertainty, pain, and unexpected turns.

Together, they explore courage, faith, and what it means to live out a customized curriculum—a deeply personal path of growth that rarely looks the way we expect but often leads to profound purpose.

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• Episode #028: The Truth About Parenting Neurodivergent Kids (And Why You’re Not Alone)
• Episode #036: Normalize the Risk: 7 Lessons from Jenn Drummond on Setting Impossible Goals

Meet My Guest:

Amy Antonelli is the CEO of HXP (Humanitarian Experience), a faith-centered humanitarian organization that has sent nearly 40,000 teenagers to more than 70 locations worldwide since 2016. Before HXP, Amy spent seven years serving in leprosy colonies in India as the first Executive Director of Rising Star Outreach.

Amy’s background also includes leadership roles in Silicon Valley, where she worked as a spokesperson for Apple’s executive team, including Steve Jobs, helped build PowerSchool, and later led mission-driven initiatives at Facebook. She holds a master’s degree from Harvard University and a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University.

Married for the first time at age 50, Amy is now navigating life as a wife and stepmother and believes deeply that loving God and loving people always creates miracles.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding your customized curriculum
• Developing a visual vision for who you are becoming
• Why finding purpose is not a one-time event
• Co-creating your life with God when things don’t go as planned
• Don’t wait for life to improve—get going
• How HXP builds confidence, resilience, and identity in teens
• Why positive peer groups matter long after service trips end
• Assuming positive intent can transform relationships
• Co-parenting with mutual respect is possible
• Shared spiritual practices strengthen families
• Service helps youth discover who they truly are

Chapters:

00:00 Introducing Amy Antonelli
04:20 Defining a Sendy Mom
06:31 Co-Creating Your Customized Curriculum
11:01 The Power of a Visual Vision
17:57 Navigating Life’s Unexpected Turns
33:33 Get Off the Bench
39:25 First Marriage at 50 & Blended Family Life
46:00 How HXP Changes Teens
57:19 The Impact of Service
01:05:12 Rapid Fire Questions

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In this episode of the Sendy Mom Podcast, host Becky Brouwer sits down with Rachel Lark, a former ICU and ER nurse turned medical aesthetics entrepreneur, to talk about parenting, courage, identity, and choosing growth even when the path isn’t clear. Rachel shares how structure and empathy shape her parenting, how she knew it was time to pivot professionally, and why medical aesthetics can enhance natural beauty without compromising who you are.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure, or quietly longing for more—this conversation will help normalize the risk of making a change.

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About the Podcast:
Sendy Mom helps women build courage, resilience, and connection by learning from women who do hard things. If she can do this, so can you. It’s not too late.

Meet the Guest: Rachel Lark
Rachel Lark grew up learning the value of hard work and high standards. Alongside her husband, James Lark (former BYU quarterback), she focuses on teaching her children structure, empathy, and joy. After years working in the ICU and Emergency Room, Rachel courageously pivoted into aesthetic nursing and now runs a successful medical spa from her home. Her story is a reminder that change is often “figuroutable”—even when you don’t know where to start.

Key Takeaways:

• Teaching children structure prepares them for real life
• Empathy grows when kids interact with diverse and neurodivergent peers
• Recognizing dissatisfaction is the first step toward change
• Courage often comes after action
• Medical aesthetics can enhance beauty without erasing identity
• Self-love matters in a culture of comparison

Chapters:

00:00 Introducing Rachel Lark

03:14 Creating Family Values

08:07 Love and Marriage: Building 1 from 2

16:54 Teaching Resilience and Problem-Solving

22:06 Career Path as a Nurse Identified at HXP

24:02 Soccer Dreams Derailed

30:58 Working in a Mental Hospital

34:09 Teaching Empathy

38:21 Midway

40:33 Working in the ICU and Emergency Room

47:05 COVID for Nurses

48:37 Opening a Med Spa

54:09 Botox Stigma

55:25 Collagen Filler Benefits

01:00:37 Rheumatic Fever

01:02:39 Rapid Fire Questions

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52 Modern Manners for Kids

The Truth About Parenting Neurodivergent Kids (And Why You’re Not Alone) with Marci Morrison

Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner

Eternity 

Stocking Stuffers for the Soldiers

Kamut Bread Recipe from The Food Nanny

In this episode of the Sendy Mom Podcast, Becky Brouwer explores the life and legacy of Fanny Bullock Workman, a pioneering woman mountaineer who defied societal norms in the early 1900s. Through her adventures and achievements, Fanny challenged the perception of women in sports and showcased the importance of courage, privilege, and intentional living. The conversation delves into themes of gender equality, the balance between motherhood and adventure, and the significance of physical activity in personal growth. Becky emphasizes the need for self-definition and the courage to pursue one's dreams, regardless of societal expectations.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Courage and Exploration

02:34 Fanny Bullock Workman: A Trailblazer in Mountaineering

05:24 The Importance of Intentional Courage

08:25 Equality and Privilege: A Personal Reflection

11:07 The Balance of Adventure and Parenting

14:08 Understanding Altitude and Climbing Safety

16:47 The Legacy of Fanny Bullock Workman

19:42 Documenting Life: The Power of Journaling

22:26 Conclusion: Embracing Courage in Everyday Life

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You don’t need to have a traumatic event to change. Small changes can be significant.

Jenn and I talk about hiring a coach, world records, raising children to be resilient, and bouncing back after setbacks or road blocks. Most importantly, we talk about the courage to try, to fail, and to try again.

Jenn Drummond holds the Guiness Book of world records as the first woman to summit the second highest summits on each continent. This year, she will be the first female to summit all first and second highest summits. She started all of this in her 40s having never slept outside in a tent before.

Jenn is a sought-after speaker, bestselling author, podcast host, and high-performance coach, inspiring others to conquer their mountains.

Chapters:

00:00 Introducing Jenn Drummond

05:31 Finding Mentors for Your Children

07:21 Normalize Risk-Taking

09:32 Steps to Climbing Everest

13:28 Thriving with Children

14:49 How to Find a Coach

17:50 Clarifying Your Priorities

22:45 The Things That Move Your World

26:21 Midway

28:33 Mount Logan: Most Challenging Climb

31:23 Climbing Dykh-Tau in Russia

34:09 Sickness and Setbacks

36:30 Building a Team with Skills

38:31 World Records

41:53 Homeschooling and Education Philosophy

43:57 Jenn's Motivational Coaching

45:39 Rapid Fire Questions

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Allison opens up about infertility, identity beyond motherhood, and the moment an ultra-race ended in rhabdomyolysis and an ICU stay—but also how that terrifying experience reshaped her perspective on miracles, resilience, and what really matters.

Together, Becky and Allison explore:

• What happens mentally during an ultra when your body shuts down
• Why shared hardship deepens relationships
• How finding something just for you strengthens motherhood, not competes with it
• The power of pacing, partnership, and community
• Why choosing hard things makes everyday life feel lighter

If you’ve ever wondered why people push to their physical and emotional limits—or how adversity can become one of life’s greatest teachers—this episode will change how you see your own capacity for bravery.

Allison Stratton is a mother of two, an ultra-marathon champion, and one of the grittiest women you’ll ever meet. Backpacking with her husband turned into years of trail racing, including a first-place win at the Bear 100 with a sub-24-hour finish. Allison has faced infertility, endometriosis, medical crises, and the mental battles of ultra-endurance running—but she continues to choose courage, community, and joy along the way.

Chapters:

00:00 Introducing Allison Stratton

02:40 First Marathon with Mom

05:20 Infertility and Endometriosis

06:13 Parenting: The Struggle is Real or Is It?

09:47 Develop Your Relationship with Your Spouse

11:30 Ultra-Marathons: Everyone Needs a Pacer

13:13 The Impact of COVID on Healthcare Professionals

16:57 First Ultra-Marathon: The Bear 100

20:03 Managing the Hard Things

24:13 Training for an Ultramarathon

27:02 Personal Stories from the Bear 100 Races

31:06 Balancing Motherhood and Personal Goals

34:04 Midway

37:18 The Third Bear 100

38:31 The Reality of Rhabdomyolysis

41:56 Recovering from Rhabdo

47:57 Nutrition and Hydration Strategies

49:50 Injuries and Setbacks

53:34 Runner's Lean for KC and Rhabdo Our Old Friend

01:01:10 Life Lessons from Choosing Hard

01:13:51 Rapid Fire Questions

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Ocean with David Attenborough

Bear 100

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Learn how to:

• Verify a nonprofit’s legitimacy
• Check financial health
• Spot red flags
• Evaluate real impact
• Ask the right questions before you give

Whether you’re preparing for Giving Tuesday or simply want to donate with confidence, this episode will help you make sure your generosity truly makes a difference.

Chapters:

00:00 Mother Hale and Mother Teresa

03:31 How Hale House Came to Be

04:51 The Secret Ingredient

10:03 Real Change is Possible: Chloe and Mrs. King

12:19 Overcoming Addiction and Mental Illness

15:30 Promote Human Potential

19:13 The Charities that Fail Us

21:25 5 Steps to Wise Giving

23:58 Some of My Favorite Charities

27:48 Giving Your Drop in the Ocean

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In this episode, Becky talks with Candace Bergquist—an identical mirror twin, mother of three, grandmother of six, and a woman who has faced extraordinary challenges with humility, humor, and faith. Candace has lived with fibromyalgia, hearing loss, and a traumatic brain injury while parenting children with complex medical and emotional needs, including cerebral palsy, daily seizures, addiction, and developmental disabilities. She has also endured the heartbreak of losing a child and continues to show up for her family with love and steadiness.

Candace’s personal story and professional background—as a teacher, reading program director, medical assistant, and leader in nonprofit work—have shaped her into a powerful advocate for children and families. In this conversation, she and Becky explore empathy, special-needs parenting, thoughtful communication, and how community support becomes a lifeline through grief and recovery.

If you're navigating disability, emotional upheaval, chronic illness, loss, or simply trying to raise kinder children, this episode offers hope, practical wisdom, and encouragement.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background of Candice Berquist

01:10 Mirror Twins: Learning to Adapt

04:24 Family Drama: Learning Responsibility

09:42 Lessons on Prejudice and Acceptance

15:10 The Importance of Thoughtful Communication

18:11 Car Accident and Dealing with a Traumatic Brain Injury

27:01 Bad Baby

36:48 Midway

41:02 Child Struggling with Drug Addictions

46:48 Grieving and Support from Community

50:54 Create and Teach Empathy

53:45 Caring for Alicia: Babies with Seizures

01:00:24 Finding Hope: Alicia's Success Story

01:05:42 Advocating with Kindness

01:12:32 Rapid Fire Questions

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Chapters:

00:00 Julia Child's History

04:14 Grit in the Kitchen

06:48 The Importance of Human Connections

08:48 Learn from Your Mistakes

12:05 Start Before Figuring It All Out

14:28 Fighting Boredom

16:42 How to talk about politics

18:23 Julia's Impact on American Cooking

23:20 Outro with music and words 3-7-25.mp3

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In this week’s Sendy Mom episode, I talk with Rachel Farnsworth, founder of The Stay at Home Chef, about her extraordinary journey through severe health challenges and her rise as one of the most beloved online food creators in the world.

Rachel has faced Addison’s Disease, an atypical form of Stiff Person Syndrome, and even a brain tumor. She shares what it’s like to prepare your family for decline—and how to find life again when miracles happen.

With over 12 million followers across social media, Rachel has built a community around good food and genuine connection. In this conversation, she opens up about:

• Overcoming self-doubt and learning to value her own contribution
• The lessons chronic illness has taught her about joy, grief, and resilience
• The courage it takes to share your voice and keep creating when life feels uncertain

This is one of those conversations that will leave you both inspired and grounded in gratitude. You might even need a tissue or two.

👉 Share this episode with someone who needs hope, encouragement, or a reason to start something new—even in the face of fear

Meet my Guest: 

Rachel Farnsworth began exploring the art of cooking at age 12. In 2008, she started sharing her recipes online as Rach’s Kitchen, later rebranding to The Stay at Home Chef in 2012. Her approachable, restaurant-quality recipes have made her a trusted voice for millions of home cooks.

Beyond her viral videos and best-selling cookbooks, Rachel’s story is one of resilience, faith, and creativity. She’s a devoted mother of two and a Sendy Mom who continues to live courageously while facing serious health challenges.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Rachel Farnsworth

04:29 Learning to Cook

07:04 Supportive Family Background

11:10 The Start of Something Truly Awful

16:58 Atypical Presentation of Stiff Person Syndrome

26:37 Preparing for Death

31:31 Donating Plasma Actually Saves Lives!

34:57 Grieving the Life that Could Have Been

39:36 Midway

41:47 Becoming a Successful Influencer

47:46 Behind the Scenes of a Successful Influencer

51:00 Valuing Your Contribution as a Woman

59:30 Learning to Self Promote

01:04:07 Rapid Fire Questions

Key Takeaways:

🍎 Rachel began her culinary journey simply trying to cover grocery costs—and built a global community instead.

🍎 Culinary school isn’t always the path; experience and curiosity can teach just as much.

🍎 Cooking is chemistry—don’t be afraid to experiment.

🍎 Lifelong learning keeps us creative and resilient.

🍎 Health challenges can reshape how we see life, family, and purpose.

🍎 Grief and joy are two sides of the same coin.

🍎 Women often undervalue their contributions, but sharing our voices matters.

🍎 Community and vulnerability can transform pain into purpose.

🍎 Immunoglobulin therapy saved Rachel’s life and gives hope to others with rare diseases.

🍎 Being “Sendy” means daring to live fully, even in uncertain seasons.

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Why My Gray Hair Makes Me Happy***Be That Person***

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Discover how to break big goals into smaller, manageable steps, use visualization to improve performance, and find that peaceful, powerful state where effort feels effortless.

Becky also shares her own story about overcoming performance anxiety at the piano and how neuroscience, practice, and faith all combine to help us get into that magical state of “flow.”

Whether you’re learning a new skill, building a business, or simply trying to keep your head above water in a busy season — this episode will inspire you to keep swimming.

Takeaways:

🏊‍♀️ Big goals become possible when you break them into smaller steps.

🏊‍♀️ Visualization trains your brain for success — even before you begin.

🏊‍♀️ Flow happens when challenge and skill meet in perfect balance.

🏊‍♀️ You can rewire your brain through practice and intentional repetition.

🏊‍♀️ Support and encouragement amplify courage — no one swims alone.

🏊‍♀️ True mastery comes from love of the process, not just the result.

🏊‍♀️ Our brains are efficient: what we focus on, we strengthen.

🏊‍♀️ Finding flow requires focus, preparation, and faith in yourself.

🏊‍♀️ Failure is feedback — part of the path to mastery.

🏊‍♀️ Courage isn’t loud; it’s consistent, quiet motion in the right direction.

Chapters:

00:00 The Early 20th Century Woman

03:01 Louis Handley Develops the American Crawl

04:15 Break it Down

06:52 Do it Because You Love It!

07:38 Visualization

11:49 Swimming the English Channel

15:59 Getting Into Flow: How Your Brain Works

18:01 Trudy's Secret Weapon

20:18 Sendy Mom Tea Party and Thank You!

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Visualization: The Power of the Movie Theater in your Mind by Ballispsych

The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle

Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling

Young Woman and the Sea by Glenn Stout

Young Woman and the Sea on Disney Plus
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In this inspiring Sendy Mom conversation, host Becky Brouwer sits down with her good friend Chris Schilling to talk about what happens when you set hard goals—and keep going even when life changes the plan. Together, they explore how sports can teach us to be resilient, how community and family shape our courage, and how parents can model perseverance for their kids.

Whether you’re chasing a physical goal or just trying to push through a personal challenge, this episode will remind you: growth happens when you stay in the race.

Meet my Guest:

Chris Schilling is an ultra-athlete. She puts 110% into everything she does and is fully committed. Starting with playing competitive basketball in high school and college, she went on to running 24 marathons, finishing 10 Ironman competitions and 3 ultra-mountain bike races. With 4 children, 2 who are adopted, you will feel inspired and motivated to accomplish your most daunting goals. As a friend, Chris is loyal, honest, and reliable. If you are needing some motivation to accomplish your first athletic event, this episode will get you signing up without even thinking about it!

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:34 Chris is an Edgy Rule Follower

07:03 When Goals Have to Change

08:38 Adoption and Infertility

17:34 Your Body Has a Story: How To Compete in an Ironman

28:58 The Kayaking MisAdventure

33:57 Mountain Biking Challenges and Triumphs

37:00 Mountain Biking: The Next Sendy Adventure

47:21 Raising Resilient Children Through Sports

52:17 Rapid Fire Questions

Key Takeaways:

🏀 Everyone has their own unique way of being courageous.

🏀 Education is important, regardless of the field of study.

🏀 Resilience can be learned through sports and challenges.

🏀 Adoption can create beautiful connections between families.

🏀 It’s the hard experiences that help you to grow

🏀 Transitioning from one sport to another can be a natural progression.

🏀 Ironman competitions require dedication and training.

🏀 Having a race to work towards provides motivation to exercise

🏀 Sports are a great way to teach children to overcome disappointment and be resilient

🏀 Personal growth comes from overcoming obstacles. 

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Sendy Mom 2025 Clothing Drive to the Philippines:

Thank you so much for joining Sendy Moms all over the world in clothing children in the Philippines. This is a great opportunity to teach your own children compassion and be a mother to children who are struggling. 

All items need to be sent or dropped off by Friday, October 31, 2025. They really need shoes! But any clothing donations and clean underwear and socks are helpful. Here are instructions on getting donations to them. We have partnered with Julie Hess in Portland, OR who ships items every month to the Philippines. If you are sending items, please send them to her address in Portland. If you are in Utah and would like to bring donations by, I am planning on taking a trip to Portland in November and will take your items to her then. You can also send Venmo donations as well as shop and send any donations via the Amazon list. We have included a few ideas on the Amazon list. Feel free to buy as many as you’d like even if it shows it’s already been purchased or any other item that would fit children aged 4-12. We have at least 7,000 children we can help! 

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Takeaways:

👉 Marriage traditions and family roles across cultures have changed

👉 Men and Women were meant to help each other and be one

👉 Lessons from Ruth and Naomi’s relationship teach us that there can be strong bonds between in-laws

👉 What modern women say makes MIL–DIL relationships thrive

👉 Criticism never motivates people to change

👉 5 ways to help your relationship grow

👉 Courage, loyalty, and love in family bonds can heal broken relationships

Chapters:

00:00 Clothing Drive for the Philippines

03:39 Cultural Wedding Practices

06:36 Ruth and Naomi's In-Law Story

10:56 5 Ways to Develop Love with your In-Laws

18:09 Advice from Friends and Family

21:41 Conclusion

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The Cultural Context of the Book of Ruth — Marion Ann Taylor

Making Room for Her by Barbara and Stacy Reaoch

Related by Chance, Family by Choice: Transforming Mother-in-Law & Daugther-in-Law Relationships by Deb DeArmond

Planting Positivity: Growing Kids, Gardens, and Relationships with Kaitlyn Brouwer

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Kaitlyn Brouwer is a homesteader, musician, and mother of three who believes growth starts from the inside out. Whether she’s nurturing her garden, raising confident kids, or building strong in-law relationships, Kaitlyn brings courage and creativity to everything she does. She’s a Sendy Mom through and through—willing to try new things, embrace imperfection, and grow something beautiful in the process.

Key Takeaways:

• Plant positivity. The thoughts you nurture grow into your reality—especially when facing performance anxiety or self-doubt.
• Perfection isn’t the goal. Teaching kids to try (and fail) builds courage and resilience.
• Risk-takers and rule-followers both need balance.
• Encourage curiosity and confidence.
• You’re not special. Take a lesson from Bluey
• Growth happens in messiness. You can find joy and grief side by side.
• Start small. A window box garden—or a five-minute morning routine—can change your mindset.
• Learn as you go. Community classes, hobbies, and homesteading all remind us it’s okay to be a beginner.
• Do it with love. Even dishes and daily chores can become meaningful when done with gratitude.
• Healthy in-laws grow from communication. Honest conversations plant deep roots of trust.

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We talk about her journey from poverty to prominence, her work building farms and nutrition centers, and how she’s teaching parents to sustain their families with dignity. Trixie is a Sendy Mom in every sense—raising three successful children while mothering thousands more. You’ll be able to relate to the love she feels for her children and the people of her country. It doesn’t matter where you live in the world, we all want happiness for ourselves and our children. Her story is a reminder that resilience, faith, and community can truly change the world and will help to make the world just a little smaller.

We also announce a clothing drive to help these children feel loved and seen this Christmas. If you’ve ever wondered how you can make a real difference, this episode is your invitation.

Meet my Guest:

Trixie Espinosa is VP of Farming and Nutrition at Rise and Rebuild, an organization based in Tarlac City, Philippines. Their mission is to end hunger. They do this through nutrition centers throughout the Philippines, feeding 7000 malnourished and undernourished children one nutritious meal every day. Trixie began her journey as a malnourished and neglected child in poverty in the Philippines. For food, she would forage in the mountains for crickets, mushrooms and anything edible. Now, she uses her knowledge of farming and manages 3 farms in the Philippines, overseeing 200 employees. Because of her experiences and her ability to lift herself from circumstances, she is a Sendy Mom. Trained as an accountant, Trixie brings love and business savvy to her entrepreneurial endeavors and teaches it to the parents of the children she feeds.

Chapters:

00:00 Sendy Mom Donation Call to Clothing Drive to the Philippines

05:26 Difficult Childhood Living in Poverty

14:01 Finding a Family in a Church Community

21:11 Partnership in Marriage

24:51 A New Chapter with an Empty Nest

26:24 Changing the Story for Children in the Philippines: Rise and Rebuild

33:21 Midway

36:37 Teaching the Parents

40:08 Leadership and Missionary Work

41:37 Childhood Trauma Being Held at Gunpoint

44:56 Mission Presidents in Urdaneta, Philippines

48:24 Advice for Parents of Missionaries

54:20 Do Your Best and God will Do the Rest

56:00 Rapid Fire Questions

Key Takeaways:

💚 Rise and Rebuild is determined to end poverty in the Philippines.

💚 Be inspired by Trixie’s journey from poverty to leadership and ending poverty

💚 7,000 children receive nutritious meals daily thanks to Rise and Rebuild.

💚 Community support and education are key to sustainable change.

💚 Trixie emphasizes the importance of resilience and faith in overcoming challenges.

💚 The organization also focuses on building homes and sanitation stations.

💚 Trixie shares her experiences growing up in a simple village in the Philippines.

💚 Support Children in the Philippines by donating clothing for Christmas

💚 There is power in a community and you can make a difference where you are

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HXP - Humanitarian Experience for Youth

Rise and Rebuild

Having Conversations with Teenagers: Screentime Limits, Procrastination, and Being Sendy

Hihintayin kita sa langit “I’ll Wait For You in Heaven” based on the book “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Brontë

Patricia Santa Cruz Espinosa on Facebook

Sendy Mom 2025 Clothing Drive to the Philippines:

Thank you so much for joining Sendy Moms all over the world in clothing children in the Philippines. This is a great opportunity to teach your own children compassion and be a mother to children who are struggling. 

All items need to be sent or dropped off by Friday, October 31, 2025. They really need shoes! But any clothing donations and clean underwear and socks are helpful. Here are instructions on getting donations to them. We have partnered with Julie Hess in Portland, OR who ships items every month to the Philippines. If you are sending items, please send them to her address in Portland. If you are in Utah and would like to bring donations by, I am planning on taking a trip to Portland in November and will take your items to her then. You can also send Venmo donations as well as shop and send any donations via the Amazon list. We have included a few ideas on the Amazon list. Feel free to buy as many as you’d like even if it shows it’s already been purchased or any other item that would fit children aged 4-12. We have at least 7,000 children we can help! 

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In this inspiring episode of the Sendy Mom Podcast, host Becky Brouwer sits down with Dr. Carmen Hall—pianist, master teacher, humanitarian, athlete, and mom. From growing up on a tree farm in Oregon to cycling mountain roads and performing on international stages, Carmen’s story is one of grit, resilience, and joy in the work.

Carmen shares the lessons she’s learned from family “sibling challenges,” teaching students worldwide, qualifying for the Boston Marathon, and creating spaces for community through music. She talks about finding your “Current Perfect,” redefining success, and keeping relationships strong through challenge and connection.

This conversation will leave you inspired to set meaningful goals, push beyond your comfort zone, and find joy in the work of becoming who you’re meant to be.

Meet my Guest:

Dr. Carmen Hall knows how to work hard! Growing up on a tree farm in Oregon taught her the grit and determination she would carry into every part of her life—as a triathlete, pianist, master teacher, humanitarian, and mother.

As a musician, Carmen has performed with symphonies and chamber groups, founded Young Pianists International to connect students across cultures, and launched the Timpanogos Chamber Music Series to bring live music to her Utah community. Her students have shared their talents around the world—from China and Japan to Washington, D.C.—and even Ghana.

At home, Carmen and her husband raised three boys who play everything from piano and guitar to mandolin, ukulele, organ, and even the nose flute. When she’s not making music, you’ll find her running marathons (yes, even Boston!) or cycling up a mountain.

For Carmen, life is about connection—through family, music, culture, and the courage to take on hard things.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Early Inspirations

02:10 Triathlons and Marathons: Better as you Get Older

03:30 Introducing Dr. Carmen Hall: Getting a PhD

05:21 Growing Up on A Tree Farm in Oregon

07:21 Sibling Challenges: Hiking, Biking, Traveling Together

11:11 International Experiences and Cultural Exchange

13:15 Grit and Perseverance Learned Through Example

16:02 Getting Motivated: What Success Looks Like

18:23 Helping Children Own Their Choices

19:27 The Boston Marathon

22:53 Find Your Current Perfect

26:24 Midway

28:29 Setting and Achieving Goals for the Right Reason

34:54 Motivating Children

37:02 Non-Profits: UMTA and Timpanogos Chamber Music Series

38:40 Find a Group to be a Part of 

40:50 Rapid Fire Questions

Key Takeaways:

-Carmen’s journey in music began at a young age, influenced by her family's musical background.

-The importance of setting personal goals and pushing oneself out of comfort zones.

-Carmen emphasizes the value of mentorship in both teaching and personal development.

-Running has been a significant part of Carmen's life, showcasing her competitive spirit.

-Defining success is a personal journey that varies for each individual.

-Resilience is built through experiences, both good and bad, in life and performance.

-Community and collaboration are essential in the music world and beyond.

-Carmen’s approach to teaching encourages students to find their passion and motivation.

-Asking questions and seeking help is crucial in any endeavor, including starting a nonprofit.

-Finding joy in teaching and music is a driving force in Carmen's life.

-Practice getting uncomfortable

-What it takes to run a Marathon and to qualify for the Boston Marathon

-Finding out who you are when your children have left the nest

-Find joy in learning to be competent at something and then sharing it

-Do something big by beginning and asking for help along the way

-Playing a musical instrument is a good way to keep your brain active and your body moving

-You can go back to school later in life

-Mentorship has a huge impact on success

-Positive Parenting involves giving your children choices

-Improvement comes from finding your “Current Perfect”

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UMTA (Utah Music Teachers Association)

Timpanogos Symphony Orchestra

Timpanogos Chamber Music Series

MTNA (Music Teachers National Association)

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Die with Zero by Bill Perkins

Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

The Girl with the Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier

Instagram: @CarmenHall88keys

YouTube: @dr.carmenhall674

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You’re not alone. In this episode of The Sendy Mom Podcast, I sit down with the hilarious and refreshingly real Marci Morrison, (@marcibmor) mom of seven amazing kids—two are on the autism spectrum and most of them have ADHD. Marci keeps it honest about the messy, beautiful, exhausting, and rewarding reality of parenting differently-wired children. We talk about the grief parents don’t always admit, the importance of asking for help, and how to teach your kids to advocate for themselves. If you’ve ever felt unseen as a mom, this episode is your permission slip to feel your feelings and know you’re doing enough.

Meet my Guest:

Marci Morrison (@marcibmor) has spent her life serving others. Sacrificing for her family has been her mantra. Parenting 7 children, 2 with severe autism and most of the rest with ADHD, she has learned to give herself grace and not to sweat the small stuff. She is a colorful example of living a life filled with standing up for those who can’t stand up for themselves. Having supported her husband in successful technology start-ups, they have been a team of support for their children in navigating difficult social situations, education, and mental self-advocacy. Marci is genuine, open, and not afraid to say it how it is. 

Chapters:

00:00 Aerospace, Mining, and Marketing: Introducing Marci Morrison

02:51 Diverse Path to Motherhood: Nannying, Infertility, Adoption

05:27 Responsibilities of Growing Up On a Farm in Upstate New York

08:48 Managing Stress in an Unbalanced Marriage

10:53 Managing Disappointment in Fertility

16:10 Health Challenges: Coping with Cancer and Covid Fears

18:56 Raising Neurodivergent Children

22:50 Balancing Being a Mom and Having a Career

28:06 Autism and ADHD: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

35:31 Unexpected Blessing of Covid: Family Time

38:25 Advocating for Neurodivergent Kids

43:43 Asking for Support: Your Circle of Excellence

45:38 Child Development: Recognizing When Something isn't Right

50:48 Autism and Shine Syndrome

01:03:37 All Things Work Together for Good

01:05:58 Building a Community for Special Needs

01:12:38 Rapid Fire Questions

Key Takeaways:

• Parenting neurodivergent kids comes with both grief and joy—it’s okay to feel both.
• You can ask for help and build a community; you don’t have to do this alone.
• Advocating for your child is powerful, but so is teaching them to advocate for themselves.
• Flexibility and humor are key survival tools in autism and ADHD parenting.
• It’s okay to grieve the expectations you once had for your child while fully loving who they are.
• Support circles (“your circle of excellence”) can make or break your parenting journey.
• Letting go of “sweating the small stuff” creates more peace at home.
• Resilience as a parent grows when you give yourself permission to be human.

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A Walk on Water

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Karissa Dodds teaches a classroom full of kindergarteners in St. George, Utah, where her love for children shines through her mix of warmth and discipline. At home, she and her husband juggle raising four kids while running their business, Red Cliffs Chiropractic—a journey that has included both joy and deep challenge.

Karissa’s life reflects resilience: growing up homeschooled, navigating financial stress, overcoming anxiety, and rediscovering her passions through teaching, design, and creativity. Her story is a testament to faith, grit, and the everyday practices that keep her moving forward with courage and heart.

Chapters:

00:00 – Meet Karissa Dodds

03:34 – Growing up homeschooled

10:45 – Discovering her love for teaching

15:07 – Struggles during chiropractic school

19:32 – Moving to Idaho & finding home

20:38 – Starting a food blog

24:33 – Learning through “wrong turns”

27:43 – Facing anxiety in high-stress times

30:55 – Holistic & spiritual healing

33:30 – Falling Upward

40:10 – Overcoming self-doubt

45:30 – Interior design & creativity

47:46 – Rapid-fire fun questions

55:28 – Closing thoughts

Key Takeaways:

Homeschooling can raise confident, connected kids.

Nurturing passions early helps kids find meaningful work as adults.

Sometimes you have to move to find the right “home.”

Financial struggles can strengthen faith and reliance on prayer.

Exercise, faith, and meaningful work reduce anxiety.

Turning points—though hard—often shape the best growth.

Collaboration makes education (and life) stronger.

Gratitude + daily habits = resilience and well-being.

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Falling Upward by Richard Rohr

Red Cliffs Chiropractic 

The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower

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I Visited 50 States in 50 Days with Ryan Trahan

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Meet my Guest:

Dorothy Scoresby is salt of the earth. She is so genuine and authentic. Growing up on a 4000+ acre farm in southeastern Idaho, Dorothy learned the value of hard work, love and loyalty to family, and the simple joys of creating your own play. After much begging and cajoling, she finally accepted the marriage proposal of her childhood friend, Lyn Scoresby. They are still the best of friends and have a warm marriage. They have 8 children together. Their children still like them and they all get together frequently. With 24 grandchildren and one great granddaughter, Dorothy feels her life as a Sendy Mom is complete. They have lived in Highland for 52 years and consider it the best decision they ever made.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Friendship

01:24 Growing Up on an Idaho Farm

05:10 Yellowstone Park for Families

08:53 Parenting with Structure and Love

10:43 Overcoming Social Anxiety

13:31 Marrying Your Childhood Friend

19:42 Teaching Children It's Good to be Bored

23:02 Creativity Through Quilting

28:11 Finding Purpose as you Age

34:50 Fostering Love Between Siblings

41:31 A Polygamist's Granddaughter

44:47 Quilting Passions and Postcards

47:24 Romance with Your Spouse

52:05 Rapid Fire Questions

Key Takeaways:

• A small comment from a classmate can spark lifelong change.
• Children thrive with structure, work, and love.
• Overcoming social anxiety takes small, brave steps over time.
• Boredom can be a gift—it teaches creativity and self-reliance.
• Quilting is more than a hobby—it’s a form of storytelling and legacy.
• Raising a large family requires patience, purpose, and humor.
• Family bonds deepen when kids learn to love and serve each other.
• Growing older can bring new adventures and a deep sense of purpose.

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Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling by Richard Lyman Bushman

Pride and Prejudice BBC

Sleep in Heavenly Peace

I Shall Not Hate by Izzeldin Abuelaish

In this inspiring conversation, we talk about:
 ✔️ Making confident choices, even when life feels uncertain
 ✔️ Embracing change and finding gratitude through challenges
 ✔️ Building strong community connections that lift others (and yourself)
 ✔️ Parenting with purpose and encouraging kids to chase their dreams

Jen’s story is a reminder that “not choosing is the only failure in life.” If you’re ready to face change with courage and joy, this episode will inspire you!

Meet my Guest:

Jen Lambert is a connector and loves organizing community events that bring people together. One of her most successful programs has been a run club that has involved over 1,500 children over the last 8 years. Her family is currently at a crossroads and making some big decisions for their future. Growing up in a single parent home, in and out of foster care and her mother’s illness that resulted in her death at an early age, Jen has known adversity in her life. Her resilience through that adversity and her positive attitude is a mark of her decision to push through life’s challenges and find gratitude for whatever life throws at her. Jen is optimistic, loves her life and is grounded with great confidence. You will love this episode!

Takeaways:

We need to listen and learn from others.

Building character is more important than production.

Community connection is essential for women.

Resilience is developed through hard experiences.

It's important to embrace change and new opportunities.

Eating Disorders do not define you

Mindset plays a crucial role in personal growth.

Gratitude helps ground us in our daily lives.

Encouraging a growth mindset in children is vital.

Life's journey is about enjoying the ride, not just the destination.

We can choose to embrace our unique paths.

“Not choosing is the only failure in life”

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background of Jen Lambert

02:23 Run Club Realtor

07:15 Building Your Sendy Community

12:40 Letting Go of Expectations

16:44 Finding Inspiration

20:24 Managing Eating Disorders

28:28 Midway

30:46 Supporting Children's Dreams

45:19 The Beauty of Agency

51:36 Having a Growth Mindset

53:44 Finding Blessing Through Adversity

58:59 Rapid Fire Questions

Mentioned in the Show:

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

Jesus Christ, The Master Teacher - Sarah K. Clark

Adam Grant

Increase Your Impact with Justin Su’a

The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More by Jefferson Fisher

Emily in Paris on Netflix

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Meet my Guest:

Rachel Miner is the founder and CEO of Bellwether International, a nonprofit working to prevent genocide by listening to communities and helping them build strong, peaceful futures. She grew up in a home where education, resourcefulness, and taking risks were part of everyday life—and those values now guide her global work. With degrees from BYU, the London School of Economics, and Columbia, Rachel combines heart and know-how to serve people in some of the world’s most vulnerable places. She’s helped launch programs that teach literacy, bring healing after trauma, and even use AI to spot the early signs of genocide. She believes in the power of mothers, faith, and local leadership to change the world. You’ll love her wisdom, warmth, and bold call to action taken from Leymah Gbowee: “Women! Do something!”

What you’ll Hear:

♛ Rachel Miner defines a 'Sendy Mom' as someone who takes risks and embraces opportunities.

♛ Listening to communities is crucial in understanding their needs.

♛ Resourcefulness is key to finding success and opportunity.

♛ Genocide is preventable through early intervention and community engagement.

♛ Patterns leading to genocide can be identified and addressed.

♛ Mothers play a vital role in preventing genocide by teaching values of human dignity.

♛ Community engagement is essential for effective genocide prevention.

♛ Imposter syndrome is common, but action is the cure.

♛ Building a supportive community is vital for making a difference.

♛ Every effort, no matter how small, contributes to the greater good.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Rachel Miner

01:57 Defining a 'Sendy Mom'

02:58 How To Determine Needs of Refugees - Just Ask!

05:18 Growing Up in a Home of Education

07:44 Empowerment Through Education and Experience

09:39 Bellwether Community Programs

11:31 Bottoom Up/Top Down Mentality of Bellwether

12:50 Finding Multipliers

13:19 Understanding Genocide and Its Prevention

13:56 How to Start an NGO

15:48 The Patterns of Genocide

18:37 The Role of Disinformation and Scapegoating

21:17 Bellwether's Mission and Future Directions

24:37 Bellwether's Mission to Stop Genocide

26:07 Genocide Prevention Step 1: Teach Love Not Hate

28:37 Step 2 of Genocide Prevention: Get Involved and Meet People

30:10 Step 3 of Genocide Prevention: National Policy

30:35 Step 4 of Genocide Prevention: Global Organizations

33:19 Midway

35:01 Mothers and Chiefs Initiative

38:39 Projects in Bosnia

39:59 Biggest Problem Facing Bellwether

42:32 Imposter Syndrome - Use the Resourceful Sunglasses

48:12 Bellwethers don't operate alone

49:57 Rapid Fire Questions

55:58 Outro with music and words 3-7-25.mp3

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In Focus Education Group

Bellwether NGO

International Office of Migration

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Utah Valley Refugees

Pray the Devil Back to Hell -  Watch on Alexander Street 

Leymah Gbowee: Unlock the intelligence, passion, greatness of girls - TED

Let Her Fly by Ziauddin Yousafzai

Governing Group

Honeyland  - Amazon

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"I would like to be remembered as someone who used whatever talent she had to do her work to the very best of her ability."

Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020)

From awkward dinners to emotionally distant parenting, Eleanor shows us that learning to communicate with your children, your audience, and yourself is a process—one that gets better with practice.

Whether you’re working on emotional resilience as a mom, trying to speak so people will listen, or just hoping to do something every day that scares you, this episode will remind you: brave women aren’t born. They’re built.

Takeaways:

👉🏼 Eleanor Roosevelt was a courageous and resilient woman.

👉🏼 She played a crucial role in Franklin Roosevelt's presidency.

👉🏼 Eleanor's communication style evolved through listening and learning.

👉🏼 It's important to be open and honest in conversations, especially with children.

👉🏼 Eleanor faced challenges in public speaking but improved over time.

👉🏼 She advocated for civil rights and treated everyone with dignity.

👉🏼 Eleanor believed in the power of personal connection to promote peace.

👉🏼 Money should be used as a tool for love, not control.

👉🏼 Eleanor's life teaches us to embrace discomfort and fear.

👉🏼 We should strive to connect with others and promote understanding. 

Chapters:

00:00 Shout Out To Dutch Listeners

01:04 Introducing Eleanor Roosevelt

03:18 Untangling the Roosevelt Family Tree

05:00 Communication and Connection

08:14 Eleanor Teaches Her Children Independence

08:58 Advocacy for Marginalized

Mentioned in the Show:

Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt

Upstairs at the White House: My Life with the First Ladies by J.B. West

Roosevelt Family Tree

HXP.org

Meet my Guest:

Stephanie Wilson is a sought-after fitness instructor and life coach who specializes in helping young adults find their direction. She's the kind of person who lights up when she watches someone discover what they're made of — and she's been doing it long enough to know exactly how to get them there.

What you’ll Hear:

♛ The difference between a satisfying life and a fully realized one
♛ How resilience is actually built — and why comfort won't get you there
♛ What it means to bring your kids in instead of pushing them away
♛ Why comparing siblings is a trap — and what to do instead
♛ How vulnerability quietly builds confidence over time
♛ What life coaching looks like in practice, at any age

Chapters:

00:00 Get to Know Stephanie Wilson

01:38 Why Might You Consider Hiring a Life Coach?

06:12 Confidence From a Place of Humility

09:33 Families Building Resilience

11:26 What Does It Mean to be a Fighter?

13:23 Growing up in a Mortuary

15:28 Losing Your Job

17:39 Instill Hope in Your Children

19:29 Becoming Awesomer Without Getting Hung Up on Being Perfect

21:27 Do Pushups on Your Toes

25:20 Communicating From a Place of Understanding

30:38 Midway

33:29 Everybody is a Book

36:31 The Desire to Learn

40:32 Resilience Through Adversity

43:35 Not Finished Yet

47:55 Crossroads

49:35 Becoming a Life Coach

55:09 Teaching Resilience Through Example

01:03:26 The Power of Positive Parenting

01:07:36 Rapid Fire Questions

Resources:

23. How to be Awesomer: Coaching Your Body and Your Mind to Reach Your Potential

the.coach.steph

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19. Faith Pioneer: Building Women's Community in Switzerland

36. Normalize the Risk: 7 Lessons from Jenn Drummond on Setting Impossible Goals

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Takeaways:

👉🏼 Being an entrepreneur is a very sendy thing to do.

👉🏼 Motherhood can often feel like drudgery, but it's important to find joy in it.

👉🏼 Madam C.J. Walker's story is a masterclass in resilience and entrepreneurship.

👉🏼 It's never too late to change your perspective and approach.

👉🏼 You are only hopeless if you choose to be hopeless.

👉🏼 Success takes effort and is not always what you expect.

👉🏼 You don't need permission to grow; you need a vision and persistence.

👉🏼 Surround yourself with people who lift you up and inspire you.

👉🏼 Giving back doesn't have to be excessive; it's about the heart.

👉🏼 Perseverance is key to achieving your dreams.

Chapters:

00:00 Introducing Madam C.J. Walker

03:24 What Will You Do With Your One Wild and Precious Life?

06:43 Finding Joy in Parenting

09:28 Philanthropy Doesn't Take Money

12:10 Building Confidence in Your Dreams

13:21 5 Tips to Start Your Own Business

Mentioned in the Show:

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Selfmade: Inspired by the life of Madam C.J. Walker

Madam C.J. Walker: Self-Made Millionaire by Ngeri Nnachi

Madam C.J. Walker: Building a Business Empire by Penny Colman

Madam C.J. Walker’s Gospel of Giving: Black Woman’s Philanthropy during Jim Crow by Tyrone McKinley Freeman

The True Story of Madam C.J. Walker - Two Dollars and a Dream on YouTube

Creating a Legacy of Love - sendymom.com

Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan

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Meet my Guest:

Elise Freeman is a mother of four who co-runs a family eBay shoe business she and her husband built from the ground up. She's the kind of mom who makes sure the piano gets practiced and the kids get to every game — and still finds time for group fitness, gardening, traveling, and cooking meals worth gathering around. Her humanitarian work in South America and her commitment to raising kids who are strong physically, emotionally, creatively, and spiritually make her one of the Sendiest moms Becky knows.

What you’ll Hear:

♛ How to start a business with almost nothing — and actually grow it
♛ What it's like to discover your child has diabetes and find your footing fast
♛ The role divine guidance has played in Elise's biggest life pivots
♛ How a tough childhood in the deep south became her greatest teacher
♛ What humanitarian work in South America looks like from the inside
♛ How to raise kids who are whole — body, mind, creativity, and spirit

Chapters:

00:00 What it Means to Be a Sendy Mom

03:28 Recovering from a Traumatic Childhood

05:09 Finding New Sendy Adventures with a Partner

07:46 Growing up with Limited Resources

11:03 Building Sibling Relationships

14:28 Choosing a Vocation

17:46 Navigating Parenting and Health Concerns

24:09 The Importance of Music in Family Life

25:49 Helping Your Children with Activities You Don't Understand

28:30 The Gift of Music - Sharing it to Bless Lives

33:59 One Size Does Not Fit All in a Creative Outlet

36:27 Education for Education Sake

38:52 Building a Shoe Empire on Ebay

39:45 Humanitarian Work and Community Impact

44:29 Humanitarian Work in Guatemala

54:29 Rapid Fire Questions

Resources:

22. From $80 to an eBay Business: Sendy Entrepreneurship

Elisebfreeman

My Witness Tree

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23. How to be Awesomer: Coaching Your Body and Your Mind to Reach Your Potential

29. How to Push Past Limits and Find Your “Current Perfect”

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We explore what it takes to parent a child who’s constantly pushing limits—without crushing their spirit. From managing fear and fostering creativity, to understanding the science of adrenaline and the power of trust, this episode is packed with wisdom for parents of high-octane kids.

Whether you're raising a skateboarder, a stunt-loving skier, or just a teen who lives life on the edge, this conversation will leave you braver, wiser, and more equipped to parent with freedom and guidance.

Takeaways:

👉🏼Children need to take risks in a safe environment.

👉🏼Consequences are a natural part of learning.

👉🏼Support your child's creativity and purpose.

👉🏼Adrenaline can be viewed positively.

👉🏼Changing perceptions of stress can improve health.

👉🏼Visualization helps in achieving goals.

👉🏼Empower children to take calculated risks.

👉🏼Model faith and trust in their abilities.

👉🏼Let go with love while providing support.

👉🏼Courage in parenting can be contagious.

Chapters:

00:00 Spotlight on Debbie Pastrana: A Sendy Mom's Journey

02:49 The Balance of Risk and Parenting

05:47 Understanding Adrenaline and Stress

08:40 Empowering Children to Take Calculated Risks

11:25 Lessons from Debbie Pastrana: Raising Thrill Seekers

Mentioned in the Show:

How To Make Stress Your Friend TED talk with Kelly McGonigal

The Dark Truth About Travis Pastrana YouTube video

199 Lives: The Story of Travis Pastrana DVD

Cautiously Crazy on sendymom.com 

Channel 199 - Travis Pastrana YouTube channel

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Meet my Guest:

Aaron Brouwer is Becky's fifth of six kids — a 16-year-old who shares her birthday, has a reputation for being genuinely kind and inclusive, and apparently has opinions about everything. He did not plan to be on the podcast. He absolutely showed up anyway. Classic Sendy Teen.

What you’ll Hear:

♛ What teenagers are actually up against in today's digital world
♛ Aaron's honest take on procrastination — and why he keeps trying anyway
♛ How he makes real friends and puts himself in uncomfortable situations on purpose
♛ What he looks for in a girl (yes, really)
♛ Where Becky draws the line on risky behavior — and how she keeps the relationship intact
♛ What Aaron thinks actually makes a good parent

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Sendy Mom Podcast

01:02 Understanding the Concept of 'Sendy' in Teen Life

06:00 The Example of Siblings

08:40 Struggling with Procrastination as a Teenager - Time to Get Around to It

11:05 What Do You Carry With You to Remind You What Is Important?

12:04 Skiing and Adrenaline Activities for Teens

13:25 Teenager Entrepreneurship

19:11 Building Resilience Through Life's Challenges

24:08 Building Strong Friendships with Other Teens

26:59 What Teenage Boys Look for in Teenage Girls

29:25 Setting Boundaries to Risky Activities

32:32 Restrictions on Social Media

35:10 How We Deal with Technology

39:38 Make Good Choices in Media and Recognizing Your Worth

40:47 Advice for Parents to be More Sendy

43:32 Getting a Driver's License

48:12 The Impact of AI on the Next Generation

52:25 Rapid Fire Questions

Resources:

21. Having Real Conversations with Teenagers: A Sendy Son Speaks

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6. Hard Conversations, Healthy Boundaries, and Mediation

36. Normalize the Risk: 7 Lessons from Jenn Drummond on Setting Impossible Goals

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Takeaways:

👉🏼 Elisabeth's life exemplifies talent and resourcefulness.

👉🏼 Art can provide healing and distraction from woes.

👉🏼 Self-image is within our control and affects confidence.

👉🏼 Engaging conversations can enhance relationships.

👉🏼 Motherhood often involves navigating heartbreak and estrangement.

👉🏼 Children's choices can lead to unexpected paths.

👉🏼 Resilience is key to personal growth and reinvention.

👉🏼 Creativity should be encouraged, even if it makes a mess.

👉🏼 Focusing on positive qualities fosters compassion and understanding.

👉🏼 Courage and adaptability are essential for success.

Chapters:

00:00 The Artistic Legacy of Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun

01:51 Giving Children a Space to Be Creative

04:04 How Beauty Relates to Self-Confidence

07:05 How to be a Good Conversationalist

09:29 Painting the Best Parts of Royalty

10:55 Navigating Relationships and Boundaries

12:37 When Children Become Young Adults

17:11 Elisabeth's Legacy

Mentioned in the Show:

Psycho-Cybernetics: Updated and Expanded

"Souvenirs of Madame Vigée Le Brun" by Louise-Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun.

The Rise & Fall of Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun - Europe's First Modern Woman | Part 1 | Free Documentary

The Rise & Fall of Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun - Europe's First Modern Woman | Part 2 | Free Documentary

“Discovering Joy: Creativity Lessons from Clara Schumann”

Wiki Art

"How To Have Hard Conversations with Your Kids"

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Meet My Guest:
Denise Gasser holds a BFA, has exhibited across North America, and has sold her work worldwide — but what makes her remarkable to this audience is how she's woven all of it into life with four boys. She founded Art After, a painting series that leans directly into the intersection of motherhood and creativity, and she mentors artists who need clarity, courage, and a push to keep going. In 2025 she's focused on making big art happen on small budgets, and proving that access to creativity shouldn't require a perfect studio or a quiet house.

What you’ll Hear:

♛ Why your creative identity and your mom identity are not in competition
♛ How Art After Motherhood turned interruptions into the whole point
♛ The role of community in keeping artists from quitting
♛ How to find your creative outlet even inside the chaos
♛ Why self-doubt hits artists hardest — and what Denise does about it
♛ Making real art on a real budget

Chapters:

00:00 Introducing Denise Gasser

18:23 Artistry and Courage in Expression

20:19 ADHD Diagnosis as an Adult

24:00 Learning Resilience from Your Parents

26:22 Recognizing What You Don't Know and Continuing Forward

31:28 Navigating Self-Doubt and Intuition

33:39 The Compulsion to Create

37:20 Balancing Art and Motherhood

39:47 Navigating Financial Stability as an Artist

45:20 The Importance of Community in Art

57:31 The Motherhood Series: Art After Motherhood

01:05:18 The Importance of Intentions Over Goals

01:09:11 Modeling Resilience for Children

01:10:38 Navigating Motherhood and Self-Care

01:15:53 Rapid Fire Questions

01:23:31 The Gesture Series: Art for Everyone

Resources:
DeniseGasserArt - Instagram

denisegasser.com

20. Art After Motherhood: Creating Without Guilt

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14. From Opera to Sculpture: Overcoming Fear on Stage and in Art

27. Anxiety, Faith, and Falling Upward with Karissa Dodds

44.From Nepal at 15 to Launching An Art Business: Leslie Morley on Faith, Fear, and Creative Calling

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Takeaways:

👉🏼 Margarete Steiff changed the world for children everywhere.

👉🏼 Freedom is believing in yourself and taking action.

👉🏼 Success requires hard work and belief in oneself.

👉🏼 Margarete faced significant challenges but persevered.

👉🏼 She invented new ways to overcome her limitations.

👉🏼 Her business started from a small felt clothing shop.

👉🏼 The Teddy Bear became a symbol of joy and comfort.

👉🏼 Margarete's legacy continues to inspire women today.

👉🏼 Creativity can emerge from constraints and challenges.

👉🏼 Believing in oneself is the first step to success.

Chapters:

00:00 An Example of Figuring Things Out: Margarete Steiff

01:10 Freedom is Believing in Yourself

04:06 Overcoming Limitations: Margarete's Story

08:16 Definition of "Figuroutable"

11:13 Entrepreneurship: From Idea to Thriving Business

12:19 The Birth of the Teddy Bear

14:10 Legacy of Resilience and Joy

Mentioned in the Show:

https://corporate.steiff.com/en/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margarete_Steiff

Margarete Steiff - film in German

Mixing Music Podcast

BYU Pathway

Piano Marvel

Better Practice App

Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo

Meet my Guest:

Heidi Aeschbacher moved to Switzerland as a new bride at just 19 years old and never looked back. Raised by loving grandparents after a difficult childhood, she chose early on to let her circumstances shape her compassion rather than her limitations. Today she teaches children dance, music, and creative problem-solving through open-ended storytelling, and serves as director of Frauen am Brunnen in Zürich — a community dedicated to strengthening women who are already doing good in the world. She is, quite simply, a friend to everyone she meets.

What you’ll Hear:

♛ How a hard childhood becomes the foundation for deep empathy
♛ What it takes to build belonging in a country that isn't your birthplace
♛ The car accident that hospitalized her husband and two sons — and the miracles that followed
♛ Why "strengthening the strong" is its own form of courageous service
♛ How to approach strangers like they're already your friends
♛ The small, sacred moments worth slowing down to notice

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Friendship Origins

01:49 Defining a Sendy Mom

04:32 Heidi's Childhood and Influences

07:50 The Role of Support in Struggles

10:01 How To Make Friends

12:42 Pursuing Passions in the Arts

16:10 Following Intuition and the Spirit

18:54 Overcoming Adversity and Experiencing Growth

21:51 Teaching Creative Problem Solving

24:36 Family Tragedy

30:13 Learning to be Still and Hear Him

31:59 Facing Medical Challenges with Faith

33:50 The Power of Meekness and Silence

34:35 Midway

36:16 Miraculous Healing

39:34 Angels on Earth

44:48 Drawing Strength Through Relationships

47:23 Building a Community Through Common Beliefs

48:59 Looking Towards the Future

50:24 Love Where You Are Now

52:02 Rapid Fire Questions

Resources:

19. Faith Pioneer: Building Women's Community in Switzerland

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Bonus 8: The Power of Kindness: Insights from Mother Teresa

10. Fostering Growth, Creativity, and Courage in Children

20. Art After Motherhood: Creating Without Guilt

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Takeaways:

👉🏼 Mary Oliver's poetry invites readers to see the world differently.

👉🏼 Nature serves as a powerful metaphor for personal transformation.

👉🏼 Every narrative carries meaning if we choose to interpret it.

👉🏼 The journey of life is filled with struggles and beauty.

👉🏼 Paying attention to the world can lead to profound insights.

👉🏼 Courage is about embracing one's own story and journey.

👉🏼 Self-reflection can be nurtured through gratitude and mindfulness.

👉🏼 Metaphors in poetry can guide us toward understanding ourselves.

👉🏼 The act of storytelling connects us to others and to nature.

👉🏼 Living a life of purpose means aligning passion with daily actions.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Poet Mary Oliver

02:25 The Power of Poetry and Art

05:08 Mary Oliver: A Life of Solitude and Connection

07:24 Wild Geese by Mary Oliver

08:47 The Swan by Mary Oliver

10:54 The Journey by Mary Oliver

12:28 Overcoming Self-Loathing with Gratitude

14:42 The Challenge of Paying Attention

16:01 The Summer Day by Mary Oliver

Mentioned in the Show:

How to Not Die in the Wilderness

Hazel’s Story of Faith, Courage, Hope, and Addiction Recovery

Winter Hours: Prose, Prose Poems, and Poems by Mary Oliver

Poetry Foundation

Mary Oliver Authoress on Amazon - many books poetry to choose from!

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Meet My Guest:
Hazel Mason is a Certified Life Coach and Substance Use Disorder Counselor who has been working with women since 2012. Drawing from her own recovery journey, she helps women shed the need for external validation and reconnect with their authentic selves — because true worth comes from the inside, not from how your life appears to others. She also created The Inner Circle, an exclusive online coaching community that extends the powerful connections women experience at her retreats. Hazel is a wife and mom of two teenagers who relocated from Southern California to Highland, Utah during Covid — and yes, she still hunts for shells at the beach whenever she can.

What you’ll Hear:

♛ Why community is non-negotiable for women doing hard things
♛ How addiction quietly shifts from fun to destructive
♛ The family patterns that shape (and distort) our self-identity
♛ How to let your kids be fully themselves — without losing your boundaries
♛ Why vulnerability is the fastest route to real connection
♛ How healing starts with honest faith in who you actually are

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Recovery Stories

04:22 Understanding the Role of Community in Recovery

09:28 Personal Journey: From Pain to Purpose

17:16 Parenting and Emotional Awareness

24:01 Midway

26:02 Coping Strategies and Self-Regulation

35:29 The Importance of Authentic Connections

38:47 Processing Trauma and Healing

42:56 The Role of Vulnerability in Relationships

47:44 The Power of Community and Support

53:36 Understanding God's Unconditional Love

55:58 Rapid Fire Questions

Resources:

18. Faith, Courage, Hope: A Story of Addiction Recovery

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25. Embracing Change, Making Choices, and Finding Joy: Jen Lambert’s Inspiring Story

39. When Life Falls Apart: Navigating Crisis with Clarity and Compassion

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Takeaways:

♛ Emma Smith was a woman of resilience, faith, and courage.

♛ She was dedicated to her husband and children.

♛ Emma's desire for wisdom was a guiding principle in her life.

♛ Dealing with Regret at the end of the day

♛ Everyone needs to be seen and acknowledged.

♛ Emma's marriage to Joseph was one of equality and partnership.

♛ She faced constant persecution and hardship throughout her life.

♛ Emma played a significant role in the establishment of the Relief Society.

♛ The complexities of polygamy brought Emma feelings of betrayal.

♛ Emma's later life was marked by her unwavering belief in Joseph.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Sendy Mom Podcast

01:15 Spotlight on Emma Smith: A Woman of Resilience

03:43 Emma's Life and Challenges

07:12 Trials and Tribulations: Emma's Endurance

09:51 The Complexity of Polygamy

14:50 Emma's Legacy and Final Days

Mentioned in the Show:

First: The Life and Faith of Emma Smith by Jennifer Reeder

Women of Faith in the Latter Days, Volume One, 1775-1820 by Richard E. Curley Jr and Brittany A Chapman

Church History Matters Podcast from Scripture Central

Sendy Mom Recipes for Life with Sherrie Gavin

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Meet Carrie Sybrowsky: Carrie is Becky's favorite sister (according to her!) and the 5th of 12 children from Twin Falls, Idaho. She holds a Masters of Education from Utah State University and co-founded Hyde Park Academy, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting parents in educating their children. She is thoughtful, intentional, and deeply committed to family.

What You'll Hear:

• A Sendy Mom does hard things and is resilient
• Motherhood is a pursuit of happiness, not just a role
• Boredom fosters creativity in children
• Education should encompass the whole child
• Agency comes with responsibility in parenting
• It's okay to reset expectations and try again

Chapters:

00:00 Who is Carrie Sybrowsky?

02:37 Defining a Sendy Mom

04:52 The Pursuit of Happiness in Motherhood

10:36 Learning to Let Go as a Parent

12:58 Finding the Right Educational Path

16:45 The Role of Hyde Park Academy

18:15 Helping Children Contribute and Deal with Boredom 24:31 Navigating Cancer, Homeschool and COVID

30:33 Resetting Expectations: Teaching Responsibility

37:13 Carrie's Plan to Be a Good Person

39:36 Community and Humanity: Lessons from History

46:45 Rapid Fire Questions

Resources Found Here:

17. The Joy of Motherhood and Hyde Park Academy

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5. Seizing Opportunities: Adoption, PhD, and Saying Yes

8. Fierce Family Love: Traditions, Europe Bike Trips, and Courage

42. How to Connect with Your Children: The Surprising Science of "Good Enough" Parenting

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What you’ll Hear:

• Parenting with Resilience – Teach children independence and problem-solving by allowing them to navigate challenges on their own.
• Courage to Stand for What’s Right – Elizabeth Cady Stanton boldly fought for women’s rights, even when it was unpopular.
• The Power of Friendship & Advocacy – Her partnership with Susan B. Anthony strengthened the women’s suffrage movement despite challenges.
• The Long Game of Change – True change takes time. Stanton never saw women gain the right to vote, but her work laid the foundation for the 19th Amendment.
• The Influence of Mothers – A mother’s words and values shape the next generation, even when the results aren’t immediately visible.
• The Solitude of Self – Stanton believed in self-reliance and personal responsibility, a principle that applies to both parenting and personal growth.
• Legacy of Courage – “The best protection any woman can have is courage.” Her example reminds us to stand firm in our convictions.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Elizabeth Cady Stanton

02:50 Early Life and Influences

05:30 Challenging Societal Norms

08:15 Friendship with Susan B. Anthony

11:26 The Fight for Women's Rights

14:10 Parenting and Resilience

15:05 Conclusion and Legacy

16:07 Outro with music and words 3-7-25.mp3

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Not For Ourselves Alone

Meet Rikki Riggs: Rikki is a deep seeker of truth with a passion for the earth and for people. As a mother of 4 daughters, she has taught them to be strong women who contribute to the world in unique and startling ways. She has a light you will not be able to resist.

What You'll Hear:

• Imaginative play is crucial for children's development
• Encouraging risk-taking leads to personal growth
• Wilderness therapy can provide transformative experiences
• Nature fosters deep connection to oneself and spirituality
• Novelty in life contributes to happiness and freedom
• It's never too late to change your path

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

03:06 Imaginative Play and Parenting

06:41 Pursuing Passions and Overcoming Fear

09:29 Anasazi: A Wilderness Therapy Program

14:07 The Importance of Change and Growth

19:09 Breaking Family Expectations

25:14 The Adventure of Exploration

33:35 Education Outside the Classroom

41:14 Unschooling Goals and Lessons

44:27 Rapid Fire Questions

49:30 Survival and Spiritual Guidance

58:03 Finding Vortexes in the Wilderness

Resources Found Here:

16. How To Not Die in the Wilderness and Learning to Smell the Daisies

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44. From Nepal at 15 to Launching An Art Business: Leslie Morley on Faith, Fear, and Creative Calling

2. Cautiously Crazy

36. Normalize the Risk: 7 Lessons from Jenn Drummond on Setting Impossible Goals

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Key Takeaways:

• Mother Teresa's early life shaped her mission to serve the poor.
• True charity is about love and acceptance without judgment.
• Humility allows us to focus on serving others rather than ourselves.
• Overcoming personal struggles can be achieved through acts of service.
• Everyone has something valuable to contribute to the world.
• Love must be put into action to have meaning.
• Small acts of kindness can make a significant difference.
• We should strive to promote peace starting from our own homes.
• Recognizing the value in every individual is essential for compassion.
• Mother Teresa's teachings encourage us to act with love and kindness.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Mother Teresa
02:29 Early Life and Calling
04:46 Establishing the Missionaries of Charity
07:54 Mother Teresa's Philosophy on Love and Service
11:10 Lessons on Humility and Self-Worth
13:27 Inspirational Quotes from Mother Teresa

Mentioned in the Show:

Find all show links here: https://sendymom.com/2025/02/24/the-power-of-kindness-insights-from-mother-teresa/

International Women’s Day Luncheon

Sendy Mom Scuba Certification Information

Mary Ellen Mark - photographed Mother Teresa in 1979

A force for good - When a legendary photographer met an iconic missionary - Benazir Wehelie

Mother Teresa Birth Anniversary - Hindustan Times

No Greater Love - Mother Teresa

The Courage to be Disliked - Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga

Meet Gretchen Hymas: Gretchen is spunky, a little irreverent, and deeply spiritual. Her quirky humor and fierce loyalty to family make her one of a kind. The way she accepts reality and keeps moving forward is what makes her Sendy. I am grateful to know her — and you will be too.

What You'll Hear:

• Being Sendy means trying new things and embracing adventure
• Growing up in a large family brings unique challenges and gifts
• Praising effort over outcome shapes resilient kids
• Grief can clarify what truly matters
• Open communication and trust are the foundation of strong parent-child relationships
• It's never too late to start over

Chapters: 00:00 Introduction

02:19 Family Dynamics and Upbringing

07:21 Parenting Philosophy and Challenges

10:57 Forming Relationships of Trust

12:50 Teaching Effort Over Outcome

15:37 Reflections on Life and Legacy

20:39 When a Child Passes Away

28:46 On Being a Grandparent

32:32 Navigating Judgment and Expectations

38:33 Learning to Listen and Let Go

42:54 The Things That Matter Most

48:49 Rapid Fire Questions

Resources Found Here:

15. Fierce Family Love and the Ministry of Just Showing Up

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8. Fierce Family Love: Traditions, Europe Bike Trips, and Courage

17. The Joy of Motherhood and Hyde Park Academy

43. How to Say Yes When Life Feels Unfair: Raising Special Needs Kids, Cancer, and Loss

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Takeaways:

• Aurelia Spencer Rogers was a pioneer in children's education.
• She founded the Primary organization to support children's spiritual welfare.
• Positive thinking can lead to longevity and happiness.
• Imposter syndrome is a common experience that can keep us humble.
• Being a deliberate parent means making intentional choices for your children.
• Aurelia faced many challenges but remained optimistic and happy.
• Finding a life task can bring fulfillment and purpose.
• It's important to cultivate cheerfulness and pleasant thoughts.
• Parents should create opportunities for their children to learn and grow.
• Hope and positivity are essential in parenting and life.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Aurelia Spencer Rogers

02:33 Aurelia's Early Life and Trials

04:08 The Birth of the Primary Organization

05:59 Finding Purpose and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

08:39 The Power of Cheerfulness and Positive Thinking

11:13 Creating Opportunities for Children

12:27 Being a Deliberate Parent

Mentioned in the Show:

Find all links here: https://sendymom.com/2025/02/11/aurelia-spencer-rogers-pioneer-of-faith-and-education/

Life Sketches of Orson Spencer and Others, and History of Primary Work

Episode #14 - Angela Johnson: Sculpting a Life of Purpose

Episode #1 - Radical Acceptance with Miriam

Odyssey of the Mind

Eliza R Snow as Relief Society President

Meet Angela Johnson: Angela Johnson pivoted from opera to become one of Utah's most prolific sculptors. Her life's work, the Tree of Life Garden at Thanksgiving Point, contains over 200 life-sized sculptures depicting scenes from the life of Christ. She is a mother of 4 and grandmother to 20. Her depth of knowledge and spirituality will leave you thinking for days.

What You'll Hear:

• Courage and vulnerability go hand in hand
• Challenging yourself is a key to happiness
• We all want to feel like we are contributing
• God speaks to each of His children uniquely
• Kindness is one of the most powerful life strategies
• Rejection is part of every artistic journey
• Art can powerfully express faith and connection

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

06:25 Discovering Personal Gifts and Talents

10:11 Overcoming Fear with Faith

15:21 Opera to Sculptor

20:05 Navigating Rejection in the Arts

28:32 Sculpting and Spiritual Inspiration

30:06 Creating a Sculpture Garden

35:16 Art as a Medium for Connection

39:16 The Power of Kindness

42:06 New Projects and Future Aspirations

45:13 Rapid Fire Questions

Resources Found Here: 14. From Opera to Sculpture: Overcoming Fear on Stage and in Art

If You Loved This Episode, Try: 13. Aging Sendy: Lessons from a WWII Survivor at 81 20. Art After Motherhood: Creating Without Guilt 44. From Nepal at 15 to Launching An Art Business: Leslie Morley on Faith, Fear, and Creative Calling

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Takeaways:

• The story of Dutch resistance fighters inspires us to stand up for our values.
• Bravery can manifest in many forms, not just in loud actions.
• Understanding oppression is crucial to fighting against it.
• Small acts of defiance can lead to significant change.
• Identifying core values is essential for personal integrity.
• Teaching children about values shapes future generations.
• Using unique skills can contribute to the greater good.
• Cognitive dissonance can guide us to align actions with beliefs.
• Building a supportive community amplifies our impact.
• Living boldly in alignment with beliefs is a powerful choice.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Dutch Resistance Heroes
02:57 The Courage of Young Women in War
05:23 Acts of Defiance and Resistance
08:31 Understanding and Upholding Values
11:06 Practical Ways to Stand Up for Beliefs
12:55 Conclusion

Mentioned in the Show:

Find all links here: https://sendymom.com/2025/01/28/sendy-spotlight-on-hannie-schaft-truus-and-freddie-oversteegen/

To Die Beautiful - Buzzy Jackson (novel)

Seducing and Killing Nazis - Sophie Poldermann (non-fiction)

Three Ordinary Girls - Tim Brady (non-fiction)

Episode #9 - Tales from a Sendy Survivor: Faith Robles

Bonus Episode #10 - Maria Montessori

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Meet Ans Brouwer: Ans Brouwer is 81 years old but doesn't look a day over 65 — and acts like she's about 25. She was born in the Netherlands during World War II, the oldest grandchild of a large family who made sure the baby never went hungry, even during the devastating Hunger Winter. She later studied at a music conservatory, moved to Australia, and eventually made her way to America — a life full of bold choices made for family, faith, and personal growth.

Ans is spunky, positive, unapologetically herself, and full of surprises. She says what she means and means what she says. I know Ans well — we met in person the day before I got married, and she became my mother-in-law. I am lucky. This is what a real Sendy woman looks like.

What You'll Hear:

• Growing up in war-torn Netherlands shaped Ans's character
• Family dynamics play a crucial role in personal development
• Taking risks is essential for growth and self-discovery
• Faith provides strength during difficult times
• Community support is vital for overcoming challenges
• Surrounding yourself with positive influences changes everything
• Aging gracefully means staying active and engaged

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction of Ans Brouwer

03:30 Childhood in the Netherlands During WWII

05:14 Family Dynamics and Resilience

06:58 Dad's Escape from a Nazi Work Camp

09:14 Adventures and Risks in Youth

11:26 Riding the Barges to School

15:01 Falling in the Ice

19:46 Be a Coffee Bean

23:40 Moving to Australia and New Beginnings

25:27 Self Advocacy at the Conservatory of Music

34:10 The Cold War and a Fresh Start

43:26 Faith, Community, and When Your Child Chooses a Different Path

50:38 The Journey to America

53:08 Staying Active and Engaged at 81

55:55 Rapid Fire Questions

Find all the Resources Here:

13. Creating a Legacy of Love

Keep Listening:

1. Planting Positivity: Growing Kids, Gardens, and Relationships

17. The Joy of Motherhood and Hyde Park Academy

26. Teaching Children to Work, Love, and Be Bored with Dorothy Scoresby

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Things to do when you are bored, can’t play screens and need something fun to do…
Odyssey of the Mind

Music used:
Soirées musicales, Op. 6: IV. Ballade, Clara Schumann, Claudio Colombo
Soirées musicales, Op. 6: III. Mazurka in G Minor, Clara Schumann, Claudio Colombo
Soirées musicales Op. 6: II. Notturno, Clara Schumann/Mika Sasaki (Obsidian) 

Meet my Guest:
Dr. Christie Sowby is an accomplished pianist, teacher, and leader in the world of music education. She is also my good friend and mentor. She has won awards for her teaching and performing and has even played in Carnegie Hall in New York. She also is a mother of an amazing special needs daughter. She contributes so much to the world of music and is a light to everyone around her. Her desire to just make the world a little better is a true testament to her goodness.

What You'll Hear:
• Christie's belief in the power of support and encouragement from family.
• The importance of pursuing one's passions despite challenges.
• Resilience is key when facing life's unexpected trials.
• Education and continuous learning are vital for personal growth.
• The role of mindset in performance and achieving goals.
• Finding joy in serving others and contributing to their lives.
• The significance of accepting people for who they are.
• Overcoming obstacles can lead to unexpected blessings.
• The impact of a supportive community during difficult times.
• Music can be a powerful tool for connection and expression.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro to Sendy Mom Podcast
00:46 Introducing Dr. Christie Sowby
06:07 The Impact of Supportive Influences
09:16 Learning the Piano
12:53 Seeing Others Deeply
15:04 The Role of Family in Personal Growth
17:41 Taking Risks in Pursuit of Passion
20:08 The Importance of Mentorship
22:33 Enjoying Serving Those who Can't Help Themselves
26:02 Navigating the Challenges of Parenting a Child with Disabilities
34:02 Transformative Life Changes and Resilience
37:50 High Performance Techniques and Mindset
44:29 The Journey of Education and Personal Growth
46:26 Rapid Fire Questions
52:33 Sendy Mom Outro.mp4

Resources here: Music, Disability Parenting, and Playing for the Love of It

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How to Push Past Limits and Find Your “Current Perfect”

Enjoy my brief overview of Yeonmi Park who escaped North Korea and has become an advocate for human rights in the world.

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☘️Mentioned in the Show:
In Order to Live - Yeonmi Park

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Liberty in North Korea

What you’ll Hear:

• Resilience is key to overcoming life's challenges.
• Family support plays a crucial role in personal development.
• Service to others can help overcome feelings of isolation.
• Education can be a struggle, but hard work pays off.
• ADHD can be managed through understanding and support.
• It's important to recognize and harness one's strengths.
• Dreams may change, but the journey is valuable.
• Teaching children principles of service fosters empathy.
• Personal growth often comes from difficult experiences.
• Embracing one's unique qualities leads to success. Community helped me overcome insecurities.
• Reinventing fitness programs was a necessity.
• Isolation took an emotional toll on me.
• Creativity emerged from adversity.
• Teaching youth is my passion.
• Resilience is key in entrepreneurship.
• Healthy learning environments are crucial for kids.
• I want theater fitness to be globally accessible.
• Letting go of insecurities is essential.
• Personal growth comes from overcoming challenges.

Chapters:

00:00 Sisterly Bonds and Backgrounds

05:34 Resilience and Overcoming Challenges

11:54 Tools to Help Children with ADHD

15:44 Teaching Principles of Service

22:47 ADHD and Personal Growth

31:54 Dreams, Aspirations, and Life Choices

35:30 Finding Community and Overcoming Insecurities

36:52 Reinventing Fitness Programs

38:31 The Emotional Toll of Isolation

40:41 Creativity Born from Adversity

42:03 Transitioning to Teaching and New Opportunities

43:25 Resilience in Entrepreneurship

45:06 Impacting Youth Through Fitness and Theater

49:24 Building Resilience in Kids

51:48 The Future of Theater Fitness

54:45 Rapid Fire Questions and Personal Insights

01:03:13 Outro words and music.mp3

Find resources here: ADHD, Theatre Fitness, and Using Your Energy as a Superpower

Where to go next:

Radical Acceptance with Miriam Wood

Faith, Courage, Hope: A Story of Addiction Recovery

The Truth About Parenting Neurodivergent Kids (And Why You’re Not Alone)

From Opera to Sculpture: Overcoming Fear on Stage and in Art

Takeaways:

• Maria Montessori was one of Italy's first female doctors.
• She developed the Montessori method through observation of children's learning.
• Montessori believed in the power of a supportive environment for learning.
• Her first school, Casa de Bombini, opened in 1907.
• Montessori education prioritizes independence and creativity.
• Children learn best when they can choose their activities.
• Practical life skills are essential in Montessori education.
• Encouraging independence builds confidence in children.
• Creativity flourishes in a supportive environment.
• Persistence and resilience are key traits to model for children.

Mentioned in this Bonus Episode:
https://montessori-ami.org/resource-library/facts/biography-maria-montessori

“The Parenting Breakthrough” by Merrilee Browne Boyack
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What you’ll Hear:

• Being a 'Sendy Mom' involves teaching children essential life skills.
• Work ethic is instilled through hands-on family experiences.
• Family traditions create lasting memories and connections.
• Creativity is essential for personal growth and expression.
• Starting a business can stem from a passion for creativity.
• It's important to embrace discomfort in the learning process.
• Teaching children to do hard things prepares them for life. There's a learning curve in trying new things.
• Ceramics can be a fun family activity.
• Adoption can be a challenging but rewarding journey.
• Reactive attachment disorder affects children's ability to connect.
• It's important to be real about struggles to help others.
• Love alone may not be enough for children with trauma.
• Personal growth often comes from facing adversity.
• Exploring new hobbies can lead to personal fulfillment.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Sendy Mom Podcast

00:54 Lani working with her Dad in Construction as a Child

03:05 Teaching Your Children to Work

07:04 Do or Do Not. There is No Try. Whiteboard Messages

08:37 Family Traditions and Memories

13:59 High School Experiences and Self-Confidence

17:30 Teach Children to Have a Full Life through Creativity

23:03 Starting a Ceramics Business

28:17 The Journey of Ceramics and Community

30:16 The Art of Ceramics and Family Engagement

34:42 Navigating the Journey of Adoption

35:03 The Challenges of Fostering and Adoption

38:34 Understanding Reactive Attachment Disorder

44:42 The Impact of Trauma on Family Dynamics

49:51 Growth Through Adversity and Life Lessons

53:39 Rapid Fire Questions

56:21 Exploring New Interests and Hobbies

Find resources here: https://sendymom.com/2024/12/13/fostering-growth-creativity-and-courage-with-lani-adamson/

Sendy Spotlight:
Maria Montessori:
"The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, 'The children are now working as if I did not exist.'"
 "Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed."

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From $80 to an eBay Business: Sendy Entrepreneurship

Becky draws inspiration from Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning, inviting listeners to consider how personal choice, even amidst suffering, becomes a path to meaning and legacy. She also shares a passionate call to parents: pass on your values deliberately. Whether you're the first in your line to do so or following generations before you, you have the power to shape your family's future.

This episode is a heartfelt tribute to Sacagawea and a rallying cry to all Sendy Moms and Dads: teach with purpose. Lead with courage. Just send it.

Mentioned in the Show:

Mentioned in the Show:

Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

Surviving Sex Trafficking and Advocating for Change on The Sendy Mom Podcast

What you’ll Hear:

• Faith Robles is an indigenous Mayan from Chiapas, Mexico.
• She experienced child neglect and abuse from a young age.
• Trafficking is often normalized in certain communities, perpetuating a cycle of abuse.
• Faith's trafficker was also a minor, highlighting the complexity of trafficking dynamics.
• She escaped her trafficking situation in April 2014 by seeking help from the NYPD.
• Advocacy for survivors includes working on legislation to protect and support them.
• Healing from trauma is a long and complex process that requires support and understanding.
• Faith aims to write a book about her experiences to raise awareness.
• She emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy and asking for help.
• Faith's future aspirations include continuing her advocacy work and reconnecting with her roots. 

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Faith's Journey

02:25 Understanding Trafficking and Its Roots

05:10 The Cycle of Generational Trauma