Girl Mom Podcast

Apr 18 2024 70

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Teenage girls face unprecedented challenges - and so do their parents. From anxiety, loneliness, and depression to struggles with friendships, body image, and self-worth, it's a perfect storm of challenges. For moms with daughters, big questions have emerged: How can we help them thrive? How can we offer hope, wisdom, calm, and strength? In the Girl Mom podcast, Kari Kampakis, a mom of 4 girls and author of 4 books, unites women who aim to be strong mothers raising empowered daughters. Addressing modern-day issues through the lens of faith, Kari helps mothers feel less alone, more encouraged, and more equipped in their relationships.

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Ep. 82: Life is Messy, God is Good (with Cynthia Yanoff)

Apr 18 2024 58 mins

We all need friends who help us process serious life matters - without taking ourselves too seriously. Cynthia Yanof, author of the newly released book Life is Messy, God is Good, is that funny friend in the trenches who "gets" our secret struggles as women and helps us feel stronger and more equipped to get to the other side. Join Kari as she talks to Cynthia Yanoff abou

Ep. 80: Living Ready for Your Final Day (with Mark Russell)

Mar 10 2024 59 mins

One Friday night in 2017, Mark Russell suffered a cardiac arrest event while officiating a football game in Huntsville. In front of thousands of people, a miracle occurred as his life was saved through the quick actions of a cardiac care nurse taking game pictures and a husband-and-wife EMT team. In this episode, Mark talks with Kari about what it means to "live ready" fo

Ep. 79: Helping Teens & College Kids Manage Anxiety (with Alice Churnock)

Feb 29 2024 65 mins

While some stress in life and healthy and good and helps us rise to meet new challenges, there is also unhealthy stress that turns into anxiety and causes real damage. Join Kari as she talks to Birmingham counselor Alice Churnock about one of the prevalent issues facing our children (especially daughters) and how we can help them work through it. Ep. 79 Show Notes:o Follow Alice on

Ep. 78: Dealing with Conflict When Dating (With Will Hudson and Mary Lauren Burdeshaw)

Jan 17 2024 46 mins

The number one predictor of success in marriage, according to America's top couples therapist John Gottman, is how well a couple can resolve conflict. And yet, this is a skill that nobody teaches - leading us to learn lessons the hard way. Join Kari as she talks to Will and Mary Lauren, a newly engaged couple, about prioritizing this life skill that is essential to any healthy

Ep. 77: Want More Courage? Do It Scared (with college student Frances Lyon)

Jan 03 2024 39 mins

Do you ever feel God nudging you to be brave - but you hold back because of fear? Do you look back and see missed opportunities you wish you'd taken? Find encouragement as Kari as she talks to Frances Lyon, a senior at the University of Alabama and outgoing president of Kappa Delta sorority, as Frances shares her story of being a shy teenager who learned to leave her comfort z

Ep. 76: Etiquette for Tweens & Teens (with Amy Rainer)

Nov 27 2023 62 mins

As parents, we want our children to show respect by practicing good manners. We teach lessons before they need them and hope that they sink in. As our kids grow up, we need other adults to come alongside us and reinforce what we teach on why social graces matter. Join Kari as she talks to Birmingham etiquette expert Amy Rainer about helping your child stand out in the right way and

Ep. 75: The Thrill of Hope (with Nashville's Farrell Mason)

Nov 12 2023 76 mins

Waiting on the Lord feels difficult in a world where we barely wait on anything (not dinner, thanks to DoorDash, rides, thanks to Uber, or groceries, thanks to Shipt). Yet God transforms us powerfully as we wait if we refuse to lose hope or get lost in our setbacks. Join Kari as she speaks to Farrell Mason, a Nashville grief counselor and author of Soulfull, a new devotional about

Ep. 74: Dealing with Feeling Left Out (with Mary Frances & Mary Lauren)

Oct 24 2023 45 mins

We all feel left at times, and with social media, we're more aware of every invitation we don't get. Join Kari, Mary Frances, and Mary Lauren as they talk about healthy ways to respond to feeling left out and not letting it spiral into negative thinking and destructive self-doubt. Ep. 74 Show Notes:o Sign up for Kari's email list (and get free printables)o Kari’s b

Ep. 73: Talking about Your Past Before Marriage (With Will Hudson and Mary Lauren Burdeshaw)

Sep 17 2023 48 mins

God created us to live in the light. And as we grow closer to Him, we're able to bring our past mistakes to light to escape the shame of darkness and move forward with hope. Join Kari as she talks to Will and Mary Lauren, a newly engaged couple, about prioritizing this life skill that is essential to any healthy, long-term relationship.Ep. 73 Show Notes:o Sign up for Kari&apos

Ep. 72: Normalizing the Conversation with Women & Money (with Emily Lassiter)

Aug 23 2023 70 mins

Almost ten years ago, Emily Lassiter lost her husband Joe in a tragic plane accident. With two little girls to raise on her own, she quickly realized the need to manage her finances well. As Emily found her footing, other women started coming to her after losing a spouse or a divorce. Money was always a main concern, and this inspired Emily to start empowering women in this area of