Beste Michelle Nietert podcaster (2024)

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Empathetic Listening, Managing Screen Time, Adequate Socialization, and Back-to-School Anxiety 35:10

1+ y ago35:10

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If you've listened before, you'll notice something different about today's episode. Over the past four months, I've been doing a radio segment called Mental Health Monday for Magic 104.1 in Oklahoma City. We've covered a wide range of topics from how empathic listening can help our kids manage anxiety to setting healthy boundaries with our kids whi…

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Hope When Your Teen Struggles with Chronic Illness & Depression with Jennifer Dukes Lee & Her Daughter Anna 49:26

2y ago49:26

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Most of us don’t love change, but for our teens, times of transition can be especially stressful and lead to anxiety and depression. But don’t lose hope, parents! In this episode, I’m excited to share my conversation with author Jennifer Dukes Lee and her daughter, Anna about how their journey through Anna’s depression and chronic illness has actua…

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How Our Thoughts Affect Our Physical Health with Debra Fileta, M.A., LPC 29:36

2y ago29:36

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The best way to teach our children healthy behaviors is by modeling them, but as parents, we often find ourselves too busy to exercise, eat healthy meals, or get enough sleep. In the second half of my chat with licensed professional counselor and author Debra Fileta, we discuss how faulty perceptions affect our decision-making, why seeking professi…

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How to Create Emotional & Spiritual Health in Your Home with Debra Fileta, M.A., LPC 30:49

2y ago30:49

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I want to ask you a simple, but hard question - “Are you really okay?” In this episode with licensed professional counselor and author Debra Fileta, we’re focusing on how we as parents can do the hard work of building emotional awareness within ourselves so we can normalize talking about emotions within our homes. Debra also shares how our view of …

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Repairing Damage in Family Relationships with Ann Taylor McNiece, LMFT 32:54

2y ago32:54

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In our last episode with Marriage & Family Therapist Ann Taylor McNiece we talked about how we can engage in healthy discussion and avoid conflict that destroys. In the second part of our conversation, we’re discussing how we can repair the damage that’s already been caused, specifically in our family relationships. Key points from our conversation…

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Key Communication Skills to Engage in Healthy Conflict with Your Family with Ann Taylor McNiece, LMFT 37:01

2y ago37:01

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As much as we may try, we can’t avoid conflict and have healthy relationships. In this episode with Marriage & Family Therapist Ann Taylor McNiece, we’re sharing some skills to help you engage in healthy discussion and avoid conflict that destroys. While most of this conversation is focused on spouses, these communication skills will impact every r…

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Overcoming Dysregulation through Families Trying Softer with Aundi Kolber 40:48

2y ago40:48

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In this episode, I'm continuing my conversation with author and therapist, Aundi Kolber and digging into what it looks like to try softer with our families and the profound effect co-regulation can have on our children's nervous systems. We also walk through a practical technique you can use to ground yourself and share some encouragement for paren…

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Moving Families Out of Anxiety, Stress, and Survival Mode with Aundi Kolber 36:49

2y ago36:49

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In society we're often told to try harder, but what would it look like to try softer? In this episode, I'm joined by author and therapist, Aundi Kolber who shares about what it means to try softer, how we can help our kids process the trauma stuck in their bodies, and what it means to co-regulate. Key points from our conversation: 🧠 Trauma is anyth…

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Overcoming Mindset Struggles with Brooke Tilghman 30:27

2y ago30:27

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In the last two episodes, I’ve been joined by Todd and Brooke Tilghman who have shared about their journey with their son who has battled with depression and anxiety, but this episode is a bit different. In this conversation, Brooke gets candid about her mental health struggles with post-partum depression and anxiety, as well as the tension she’s f…

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Winning as a Parent When Your Kid has a Mental Health Issue with Brooke & Todd Tilghman 36:06

2y ago36:06

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In the second half of my conversation with the authors of Every Little Win: How Celebrating Small Victories Can Lead to Big Joy Brooke and Todd Tilghman, they’re sharing their journey of supporting their oldest son Eagan through difficulty in school and mental health issues that arose as a result. In this episode, they explain why and when they cho…

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Getting Your Child Help for Depression with Brooke and Todd Tilghman 38:33

2y ago38:33

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In this episode, I’m chatting with the authors of Every Little Win: How Celebrating Small Victories Can Lead to Big Joy Brooke and Todd Tilghman. You might recognize Todd as the winner of season 18 of NBC’s The Voice, but in this conversation, he and Brooke share how their focus on joy and celebrating every little win has helped them to overcome nu…

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Loss with Georgia Shaffer 42:59

2y ago42:59

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In our last episode, I spoke with author Georgia Schaffer about what healthy grieving looks like for our kids. In the second part of our conversation we’re digging into how to talk to kids about loss and answering some of the questions we hear most like is it okay to use the word “death” with my kids? Should I have my children attend the funeral of…

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Empowering Your Kids to Grieve in a Healthy Way with Georgia Shaffer 34:05

2y ago34:05

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One of the questions I get asked most is how to talk to kids about grief. Unfortunately, there's no magic formula to speeding up the grieving process. And grieving isn't just about the loss of a loved one, there are a number of losses we grieve, from loss of a dream to loss of health. In the first half of my conversation with coach Georgia Shaffer,…

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Setting Healthy Boundaries with Your Teens and Tweens with Dr. John Townsend 28:45

2y ago28:45

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I’m so excited to kick off our new season with this rich conversation I had with psychologist and author Dr. John Townsend about how we can set healthy boundaries with our teens and tweens. We cover a wide range of topics including three skills every parent should utilize to raise mentally healthy kids, how to build a stronger relationship with kid…

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How to Find a Counselor for Your Young Adult with Melissa Spoelstra 49:39

2+ y ago49:39

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With so many young adults struggling with anxiety and depression as they return to school after the holidays, I wanted to release a bonus episode answering questions from author Melissa Spoelstra about parenting young adults who need to find a counselor. In this episode, we’ll discuss some practical aspects such as insurance coverage and the variet…

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Season 3 Wrap Up 14:02

2+ y ago14:02

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We're halfway through December and I'm wondering how you're doing because it has been hectic around our counseling center. I don’t know why you listen to the show, but I’m so grateful for the guests we’ve had this season and the topics we’ve been able to cover - everything from managing screen time to eating disorders. We're excited about the guest…

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Managing Screen Meltdowns without Losing Your Mind with Arlene Pellicane 30:22

2+ y ago30:22

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According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, kids ages 8-18 now spend, on average, 7.5 hours in front of a screen for entertainment each day. In this episode, I’m continuing my conversation with author Arlene Pellicane about how we can help our kids manage screen time in a healthy way by setting clear expectations and consequences. We also talk about…

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Helping Kids Manage Screen Addiction with Arlene Pellicane 35:52

2+ y ago35:52

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One of the things I get asked about most in the counseling office is when and how much time kids should be spending on screens because of the correlation between mental health and screen use. With the holidays right around the corner, I want to give you some practical ways to better manage how screens are used in your home. In the first part of my …

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How Do I Find a Counselor Who Specializes in Self-Injury (NSSI) with Lori Vann, M.A. 39:20

2+ y ago39:20

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In the second half of my conversation with Certified Licensed Professional Counselor Lori Vann, we’re continuing our discussion about non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) including why it can be dangerous to punish or ignore a child engaging in self-harm, what’s involved in a good treatment plan from a specialized counselor, and what to do when you don’…

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What Every Parent Needs to Know About Cutting, Self-Harm, Self-Injury, and NSSI with Lori Vann, M.A. 34:12

2+ y ago34:12

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Recent studies suggest that 30% of the population will struggle with non-suicidal self-harming behaviors over their lifetime. For teenage girls, the risk is 1 in 4. In this episode with Certified Licensed Professional Counselor Lori Vann, we’re discussing why so many children cope through self-injury, the signs parents can look for if they believe …

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4 Principles That Help You Parent More Positively with John Trent, PhD and Dewey Wilson, PhD 31:41

2+ y ago31:41

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Over the past two episodes, I’ve been speaking with doctors John Trent and Dewey Wilson about how we can raise relationally intelligent kids. In the last part of our conversation, we focus on four key principles that positive parents think and practice that are effective for all ages. We also discuss how both we and our children can get swept up in…

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How Understanding Personality Types Can Reduce Conflict in Your Home with John Trent, PhD and Dewey Wilson, PhD 26:38

2+ y ago26:38

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As parents we want to believe we know our own kids, but without understanding their temperaments we don’t have the full picture. In the second part of my conversation with John Trent and Dewey Wilson we’re breaking down the different personality types we have in our homes according to Dr. Trent’s four animal personality assessment and discussing ho…

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Raising Relationally Intelligent Kids with John Trent, PhD & Dewey Wilson, PhD 31:30

2+ y ago31:30

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With our children often connecting over screens, we have a felt need in our culture to help them develop relational intelligence. In this episode, I’m speaking with two experts on that subject, John Trent and Dewey Wilson, authors of the book The Relationally Intelligent Child: Five Keys to Helping Your Kids Connect Well with Others. We discuss wha…

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Helping Your Child Grieve the Loss of a Pet with Sissy Goff, M. Ed., LPC-MHSP 22:49

2+ y ago22:49

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Often our children’s first experience with death is the loss of a pet. In the second half of my interview with Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling Sissy Goff, M. Ed., LPC-MHSP, we’re talking about how we can help our kids process loss and teach them about grief. We’re also offering some helpful tips on how to gauge how well your child is mo…

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What to Do When Your Child Has Worry and Anxiety with Sissy Goff, M. Ed., LPC-MHSP 32:24

2+ y ago32:24

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As we talk about raising mentally healthy kids, I can’t think of a more relevant topic right now for all of us than anxiety. Worry and anxiety seemed to have peaked in our country as COVID-19 hit, but it certainly has not disappeared. And while we as adults tend to focus on the big life things, kids are still dealing with the natural anxieties of a…

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Treating Your Child’s Diagnosed Eating Disorder with Ashley Ariail LPC, CEDS 45:28

2+ y ago45:28

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In the last episode of my series with clinical therapist Ashley Ariail about understanding healthy eating and eating disorders, we’re discussing what happens after your child is diagnosed with an eating disorder and what’s typically involved in a treatment plan. Ashley also walks through different types of beneficial behavioral therapies and offers…

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What to Do if You Think Your Child has an Eating Disorder with Ashley Ariail LPC, CEDS 25:09

2+ y ago25:09

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Have you noticed changes in your child’s behavior that have led you to believe they could be developing an eating disorder? In today’s episode, I’m continuing my conversation with clinical therapist Ashley Ariail about how we can approach our kids about unhealthy conduct, how to talk about our bodies without labels or judgment, and why it’s importa…

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Understanding Healthy Eating and Eating Disorders with Ashley Ariail LPC, CEDS 36:15

2+ y ago36:15

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Eating disorders are on the rise in the US as COVID has given kids more opportunities to spend time online. We know that social media impacts how we (especially girls) feel about our bodies, increasing anxiety and fueling eating disorders. In the first part of my conversation with clinical therapist Ashley Ariail, we’re discussing the different fac…

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Teaching Your Kids to Be Thought Detectives with Dr. Caroline Leaf 31:45

2+ y ago31:45

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In the second half of my interview with Neuroscientist and Mental Health Expert Dr. Caroline Leaf, we’re continuing our discussion of how we can learn to retrain our brains by systematically managing our thoughts, feelings, and choices. In this episode we dig into how invalidating our kid’s feelings can affect their mental and physical health, diff…

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Retraining Your Brain with Dr. Caroline Leaf 33:18

2+ y ago33:18

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Did you know that by managing your mind you can change your physical brain? In this episode, I’m speaking with Neuroscientist and Mental Health Expert Dr. Caroline Leaf about how understanding the difference between the mind, the brain, thoughts, and emotions as well as how they work with one another can help us realize the agency we have over our …

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Helping Your Kids Manage Back to School Emotions & Anxiety with Melissa Clark, LPC-S 34:42

2+ y ago34:42

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In the first half of my conversation with Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor Melissa Clark, we discussed how we can prepare our kids to return to school well and help them manage back-to-school stress. In this episode, we’re focusing on asking our kids the right questions to help them problem solve effectively and sharing about the power …

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Preparing Your Kids for Back to School with Melissa Clark, LPC-S 29:04

2+ y ago29:04

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One of the things I’ve been asked most about this fall is how we as parents can help prepare our kids to return to school. For this episode, I’ve invited my friend and Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor Melissa Clark to talk about how we can help empower our children to be flexible, confident, and competent this semester and offer some st…

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Raising Kids with Mentally Healthy Brains with Daniel Amen 36:06

2+ y ago36:06

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In the second half of my interview with psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen we’re breaking down some of the hidden influences covered in his book Your Brain is Always Listening: Tame the Hidden Dragons That Control Your Happiness, Habits, and Hang-Ups. We also discuss the impact of regular exercise on mental health as well as offer some practical advice a…

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Your Brain is Always Listening with Daniel Amen 38:33

2+ y ago38:33

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Medical professionals often assess your mental health based on a set of symptoms rather than the biological data of what’s happening in your brain. In part one of my interview with one of America’s leading psychiatrists, Dr. Daniel Amen, we’re discussing how a brain-imaging tool called SPECT can help accurately identify underlying brain issues. He …

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Making the Most of Counseling with Your Child with Crystal Paine 41:27

3y ago41:27

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In the second half of my conversation with author Crystal Paine, we’re continuing our discussion of what to do when your child talks about suicide. During our chat, she shares the advice that a counselor offered her about her approach to her child’s mental health that changed her perspective (and yielded better results). She also gives some suggest…

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When Your Child Talks About Suicide with Crystal Paine 32:49

3y ago32:49

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With 94% of kids expressing anxiety and 84% experiencing depression, mental health has hit an epidemic level for today’s youth. In this episode, I’m talking with author Crystal Paine about what it’s been like to have a suicidal child, the signs of anxiety and depression leading up to a diagnosis, the process of finding a counselor, and different le…

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Mentally Healthy Kids Are Raised by Mentally Healthy Parents 25:50

3y ago25:50

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I am so excited to present to y’all my new podcast, Raising Mentally Healthy Kids. As a parent, you need to realize that your child’s mental health starts with your own mental health, and that’s what Episode 1 is all about! Key points from today's episode: 🧠 Raising mentally healthy kids doesn’t mean you can’t struggle with mental health as an adul…

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Introducing Raising Mentally Healthy Kids 12:00

3y ago12:00

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You’re listening to the Raising Mentally Healthy Kids Podcast with host Michelle Nietert who’s been a licensed professional counselor for over 20 years, An award-winning author, previous creator of a large school district crisis counseling program and the clinical director of Allen Community Counseling Associates located in the Dallas Texas area. W…

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Facing your Fears with Rebecca Peet and Myla 20:56

3+ y ago20:56

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This week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Rebecca Peet and her daughter 10-year-old daughter Myla for a refreshing episode on personality types and facing fears. Rebecca has a background in theology and has worked in church ministry. She currently co-hosts a podcast, Woven, and is a certified Enneagram coach. She can be f…

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Taking Risks and Leaps of Faith with Liz Rasley and Claire 17:21

3+ y ago17:21

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This week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Liz Rasley and her daughter Claire for a motivating episode on growing up and taking positive risks. Liz is the author of "Levity: Humor and Help for Hard Times” and a preschool teacher! She can be found on her blog lizrasley.com. We’re talking about: 🎨 Having an artistic, creativ…

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Grieving Sudden Loss with Caris Snider and Zoe 24:41

3+ y ago24:41

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This week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Caris Snider and her daughter Zoe for a powerful, tear-moving episode on grief and loss. Caris is a mental health advocate, writer, speaker, and worship leader. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Alabama. Her passion for the Lord comes through as a survivor of anxiety…

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Learning from Your Children with Dr. Lucretia Berry and Sinclair 29:12

3+ y ago29:12

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This week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Dr. Lucretia Berry of Brownicity and her 13-year-old daughter Sinclair! Lucretia lives with her husband and three daughters in North Carolina. She has a Ph.D. in education and is an author, writer, and TED speaker. We’re talking about: 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Multi-ethnic families and appreciatio…

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Being a Confident Mom with Maria Furlough and Faith 19:34

3+ y ago19:34

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This week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Maria Furlough and her 12-year-old daughter, Faith! Maria lives with her husband, daughter, and four sons in North Carolina. She is the author of “Confident Moms, Confident Daughters” and leads the mission program at her church. More information about her can be found at www.maria…

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The Power of Grace with Jonathan Pitts and Alena Pitts 28:09

3+ y ago28:09

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This week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Jonathan Pitts and his 16-year-old daughter, Alena Pitts! Jonathan is a pastor and father of four girls in Franklin, TN! He runs For Girls Like You, a Christ-focused ministry and magazine founded by his wife, Wynter. They aim to introduce young girls to Christian values in a way t…

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Raising a Leader with Amanda Davison and Her Daughter Laila 19:25

3+ y ago19:25

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This week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Amanda Davison and her daughter Laila! Amanda is the creator of A Wife Like Me, a community of women supporting each other through married life and can be found at awifelikeme.com. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and three kids! We’re talking about: 👩‍👧 How to help kids wh…

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Making More Room to Share His Love with Tricia Goyer and Her Foster Daughter Florentina 28:20

3+ y ago28:20

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This week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Tricia Goyer and her daughter Florentina! Tricia has written 75 books and has a wealth of information for homeschooling, parenting, and raising spiritual kids. She has a large family and has adopted from foster care. We’re talking about: ❤️ Tricia and Florentina’s experiences with…

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Choosing Faith Over Feeling with Barb Roose 25:29

3+ y ago25:29

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This week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Barb Roose. Barb is an author, speaker, and podcaster and can be found at www.barbroose.com. Barb and her family live in Northwest Ohio. She’s the author of Surrendered: 40 Devotions to Help You Let Go & Live Like Jesus. We’re talking about: Surrendering to Jesus as your child gro…

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Mended: Physically, Spiritually, and Emotionally with Blythe Daniel and Her Daughter Calyn 17:55

3+ y ago17:55

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This week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Blythe Daniel and her ten-year-old daughter Calyn! Blythe lives in Colorado with her husband and their three children. She is a literary agent and marketer, as well as speaker and co-author of Mended: Restoring the Hearts of Mothers and Daughters. For more information, visit thebl…

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Personality Differences with Tracy Steel and Her Daughter Katie 18:24

3+ y ago18:24

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This week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Tracy Steel, who pursues her passion for ministry through speaking and writing, and her 9-year-old daughter Katie! Tracy is the author of A Redesigned Life: Uncovering God’s Purpose When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned and lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her husband and their two childr…

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Building Positive Communication with Counselor Melissa Clark and Her Daughter Averie 16:33

3+ y ago16:33

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This week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Melissa Clark and her daughter Averie! Melissa is a counselor, author, and podcaster! She and her husband live in the Dallas area with their son and daughter. For more information about Melissa visit www.melissaclarkcounseling.com We’re talking about: How extroverted and introvert…

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