logo
episode-header-image
Jul 2018
35m 11s

Facing Mortality and Your Own Truths

Acast
About this episode
Facing Our Mortality - Tova and Kristen love to talk about pop culture and motherhood, but in this episode they get real. Kristen reveals a major diagnosis in her family and how it's effecting her life and the realization of mortality, and Tova explains how much she enjoyed her break away from her kids. The two emphasize the importance of allowing yourself to feel your feelings, and a major parenting lesson in kindness to yourself. In Not-So-News Tova shares the tale of a proposal getting stuck/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Jul 2018
In-Laws, Moving Forward, and Asking for Help
Still recovering from a procedure, Kristen has a moment right before "Date Night". While Tova balances writing her new book and deciding what it will actually be about. They talk about how big your "village" of support can be, and the costs that come with more "help". And Not-So- ... Show More
47m 29s
Jun 2018
Questions and Answers from the fans with Kristen and Tova!
Tova's "Tova Talk" Facebook group unleashed the insightful and curious questions on the hosts this week. From throwing your husband a curve-ball just to see if he notices all the way to the latest techniques in getting your children to do chores (hint: make a list, make them foll ... Show More
47m 31s
Jun 2018
EP 6: Reflections on Depression
Mental Health and coping is the subject this episode. From diagnosed Depression to emotional sadness to a seemingly world-wide malaise; Tova and Kristen share from their own experiences what they have found helpful over the years and what helps them reduce stress. Tova explains w ... Show More
47m 41s
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2017
Family Devotions in the Season of Young Children || Ep. 51
Busyness, squirmy children, silly questions, and feeling insecure about talking to toddlers about Jesus are all things that hinder intentional discipleship in the season of young children. When you feel like you can't live up to that other family, or your ideal picture of family ... Show More
21m 35s
Apr 2023
Healing Your Inner Child Through Raising One
When we have children, we are presented with the unique opportunity to give them everything we needed when we were growing up. It’s an opportunity to reparent ourselves; to heal our own inner child.In today’s episode, this notion has become so apparent in Rachel’s life as she tea ... Show More
48m 46s
Nov 2022
Motherhood + Trauma with Aundi Kolber
Today we’re talking with Aundi Kolber—a mother, professional counselor, and author—about motherhood and trauma. For many of us, trauma is a word we have reserved for people who have gone through life-altering, dangerous, or abusive experiences, and we have never given attention t ... Show More
49m 32s
Sep 2023
How to Raise Strong Believers
Author Natasha Crain challenges moms to use everyday situations to start conversations with their kids about faith. She outlines essential topics parents should cover with their kids, such as how to have a relationship with God and how to make sense of evil.   Receive the book Ta ... Show More
24m 17s
Oct 2023
Faithful Motherhood Unveiled | Michelle Donnelly | Episode 268
Author and podcaster, Michelle Donnelly joins Blake to discuss the reality that motherhood often doesn't match our expectations. In this episode, they touch on the challenges of single parenting, unexpected life changes, and the anxiety and self-doubt that can arise when life doe ... Show More
40m 50s
Apr 2024
The Reality of Earle Family Vacations
(VIDEO PODCAST AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE) This week, Alix is in the British Virgin Islands with her family. She sits down with her younger siblings to discuss roles on family trips, inside jokes, and ex-boyfriends. She also sits down with her step mom, Ashley, to discuss a ... Show More
45m 26s
Jul 2023
Tig Notaro on learning to embrace vulnerability
Brooke welcomes Tig Notaro (One Mississippi, Tig) to the pod for a candid conversation about mothers and daughters, and the origins of their senses of humor (Shout out to Teri Terrific!) The actress-comedian opens up about finding love and shares what back-to-back illnesses and a ... Show More
30m 14s
Oct 2023
Recognizing and Responding to Suicidal Thoughts
In today's culture, self-harm and suicidal ideation are more prevalent among teenagers than ever before. As parents, being informed and prepared is a matter of life and death. In today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss the telltale signs that your child may ... Show More
10m 13s