Girl Mom Podcast

Aug 28 2024 91 ep. 30 mins 77

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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 5 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. 89 - When Kind Girls Fall Through the Cracks (with Kim Anderson)

Aug 28 2024 52 mins

As kids grow up and mature - and especially as they go to college - many will decide that kindness is the #1 quality they want in a friend. Once you’ve been burned by a mean friend, you understand why kindness matters. But in the middle school and sometimes the high school years, some kind girls may get overlooked as they float from group to group but don't have a firm place of b

Ep. 88: Raising an Assertive Daughter (with Kim Anderson)

Aug 20 2024 43 mins

Today's girls need grace and grit. Join Kari and Kim as they talk about raising girls who can set healthy boundaries, stand up for themselves, and avoid the people-pleasing trap. Ep. 89 Show Notes:o Join Kari & Kim at the Moms With Impact Retreat in Nashville Oct. 25-26. Use the code NASHVILLE until Sept. 15 to get a $100 discount.o Pre-Order Kari's New Devo for Teen and Colleg

Ep. 87: How to Love Single Parents Well (with Anna Harris)

Jun 30 2024 66 mins

Parenting is hard with two engaged parents...and for single parents, the challenges amplify. Join Kari as she talks to Anna Harris, a single mom of 3 boys who lost her husband to colon cancer in 2010, as Anna shares hope for single parents and those who want to love them well. Make sure and get Anna's new book GOD'S GRACE FOR EVERY FAMILY, packed with wisdom and encouragement! Ep.

Ep. 86: Parenting Kids Who Have Left the Nest (with Kim Anderson)

Jun 03 2024 27 mins

Ep. 86 Show Notes:o Join Kari & Kim at Moms With Impact, a 2-Day Retreat for Moms of Teens in Nashville Oct. 25-26. Space is limited, so register now. Use the code NASHVILLE to get a $200 discount for a limited time.o Contact Kim at Kim Anderson Life, Instagram, Real Tools for Parenting Anxious Kids or the free Burnt-Out Mom Guideo Join Kari's Substack and email listo Kari’s

*Ep. 85: Is It Bad to Have a Friend Group? If Not, How Do You Know if Your Friend Group is Healthy? (with Kim Anderson, Best Version)

May 28 2024 21 mins

Ep. 85 Show Notes:o Join Kari & Kim at Moms with Impact, a 2-Day Nashville Retreat for Moms of Teens, October 25-26. Space is limited, so register now. Use the code NASHVILLE to get a $200 discount for a limited time.o Contact Kim at Kim Anderson Life, Instagram, Real Tools for Parenting Anxious Kids or the free Burnt-Out Mom Guideo Join Kari's new community on Substack and Kar

Ep. 84: Helping Your Child When They Get Left Out (with Kim Anderson)

May 06 2024 29 mins

Relationships are never perfect because people are never perfect. And how your child handles a social heartache or disappointment is largely determined by the way you handle their situation. Join Kari and Kim, a Nashville counselor, as they share tips and strategies to help you guide your daughter/son through the ups and downs of teenage relationships. Ep. 84 Show Notes:o Join Kari

Ep. 83: Shopping for Your Teenage Daughter (with Dora Cothren)

Apr 28 2024 50 mins

One universal challenge facing moms of teenage girls today is finding clothes that are fashionable, classy, and appealing to both generations. Join Kari as she talks to her friend Dora Cothren, co-owner of Theodora in Homewood, Alabama, about ways to navigate the current landscape of "barely there" clothing and avoiding the fights that often come when shopping with your teenage dau

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 about seeing G

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" for your lif

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