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Don't Mom Alone Podcast
by Don't Mom Alone Podcast
Heather MacFadyen, mother of four boys, connects you the listener with people and resources to help you feel less alone. Consider it an invitation to "withness".
Episodes
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When Kids Go Off Script :: Vela Tomba [Ep 595]
In The Prodigal’s Mother, author Vela Tomba, a mom of three adult children, helps moms navigate the challenges of parenting adult and young adult kids. Through her own 36-year journey of motherhood, she has learned the freedom and peace that come from letting go of the need to rescue, fix, and...
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The Pressure to Do It All: Motherhood and Work :: Melissa Harrison [Ep 594]
Melissa Harrison is the President and CEO of 4word, an organization that equips professional Christian women to integrate their faith and work through community, mentoring, and leadership development. 4word creates spaces where women can build authentic connections, grow in their leadership, and...
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Postpartum Psychosis: A Mother’s Story of Hope & Healing :: Amanda Taylor [Ep 593]
Amanda Taylor is the woman behind From Playgrounds to Psych Wards, where she shares her story of postpartum mental illness, recovery, motherhood, faith, and hope. After the birth of her fourth child in 2013, following a traumatic labor and delivery, Amanda experienced severe postpartum mental...
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Raising Kids Who Feel Safe Talking to You :: Vicki Courtney *top 10 episode* [Ep 592]
Vicki Courtney is an author, speaker, and mom who has spent years helping parents navigate the hard conversations that come with raising kids in today’s culture. Through her books and ministry, she equips parents to talk honestly with their kids about faith, culture, relationships, and the...
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7 Habits of Financially Healthy Women :: Crystal Paine [Ep 591]
Today’s guest is Crystal Paine, founder of MoneySavingMom.com and a longtime advocate for helping families save money, manage their finances, and live with greater intention. Crystal is passionate about helping women find financial peace and make practical changes with whatever they have…
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From Control to Peace : A Mom’s Guide to Peace :: Sarah Stephens [Ep 590]
As moms, it can be easy to confuse parenting with controlling. We want our children to make wise choices, succeed, and avoid pain. But fear can quickly turn our desire to help into nagging, manipulation, or control. Sarah Stephens joins me to talk about what it looks like to move from controlling...
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The MIL/DIL Relationship: How to Actually Make It Work :: Stacy Reaoch [Ep 589]
Family relationships can be complicated! So how do we navigate changing family roles, competing expectations, boundaries, and communication while protecting the relationships that matter most? In this episode, Stacy Reaoch joins me to talk about the challenges that can come with family...
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Parenting in the Power of the Holy Spirit :: Jeannie Cunnion *top 10 episode* [Ep 588]
We know we are called to parent in the power of the Holy Spirit, but then life comes at us like a train and suddenly we are back to doing everything in our own strength. I know I can easily fall into this trap. I can know all the right things, but knowing the truth and actually relying on the…
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Adult Child Estrangement: What to Do—and How to Hold On to Hope :: Dr. Jim Burns [Ep 587]
What happens when our kids grow up and our role as their mom begins to change? This is something I think so many moms struggle with, but we don't always talk about it. When our kids are young, there is so much support and conversation around parenting. But once they become adults, the challenges...
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Who's Holding You? Your Soul is Worth Tending :: Dr. Alison Cook [Ep 586]
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Alison Cook to talk about attachment, emotional healing, and the ways our relationships shape how we understand ourselves, others, and God. We all have a deep need for connection, safety, and belonging, but we can sometimes place too much pressure on the people...
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Seeing Your Child Differently :: Mentor Series Wk 6 [Ep. 585]
As moms, it's so easy to compare our children to everyone else's. We wonder why one child seems to thrive in situations where another struggles. We ask ourselves if we're doing something wrong or if we'd somehow be a better parent if our child were different. But what if God intentionally gave…
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When You Have Nothing Left to Give as a Mom :: Mentor Series Wk 5 [Ep. 584]
Have you ever reached the end of the day and felt like you had absolutely nothing left to give? Maybe it was the question, "What's for dinner?" that pushed you over the edge. Maybe it was another toddler tantrum, another sleepless night, a teenager's attitude, caring for aging parents, or simply...
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Making Friends Who Really Know You :: Mentor Series Wk 4 [Ep 583]
Have you ever felt lonely in a season where you actually had people around you? I know I have. After having my fourth child, I found myself feeling incredibly overwhelmed. I had people in my life, but I realized I wasn't truly letting them in. I wasn't being honest about what was hard, where I…
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When You Feel Like You're Failing as a Mom :: Mentor Series Wk 3 [Ep 582]
Have you ever had one hard parenting moment and immediately thought, "I'm such a bad mom"? I know I have. It's amazing how quickly we can go from, "Today was hard," to believing something is wrong with us instead of recognizing we simply had a difficult moment. In this week's Coffee with Heather...
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Connection Before Correction :: Mentor Series Wk 2 [Ep. 581]
Welcome back to the Coffee with Heather series! This week, we're talking about something that has completely transformed the way I parent: connection before correction. For a long time, I believed it was my job to control my boys' behavior. I thought that if I could just get them to listen…
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Marriage after kids :: Mentor Series Wk 1 [Ep 580]
Motherhood changes everything—including your marriage. In this first episode of my summor of mentorship series, I'm sharing the conversation I wish someone had invited me into years ago. If we were sitting across from each other with a cup of coffee, these are the things I'd want every mom to…
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Find Your People: Jennie Allen on Meaningful Adult Friendships *top 10 episode* [Ep 579]
Friendship isn't something most of us are taught. We often find ourselves fumbling through the trial and error of making and keeping friends while navigating busy schedules, family responsibilities, and a culture that celebrates independence. In this top 10 replay episode, author and speaker…
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The Truth About Mom Burnout: Mental Load, Emotional Labor, and Letting Go of Perfection :: Dr. Morgan Cutlip [Ep 578]
Motherhood has never come with more information, advice, and expectations than it does today. Every scroll through social media offers another parenting expert, another strategy, and another reminder of what we "should" be doing. While access to information can be helpful, it can also leave us...
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How Parents Can Equip Kids to Find Freedom, Healing, and Identity in Christ :: Jennifer Barnett [Ep 577]
What if our children could learn to take their hurts, fears, and struggles to Jesus in the moment instead of carrying those wounds into adulthood? In this part two conversation, Jennifer Barnett shares practical tools to help parents equip their children with the foundations of inner healing...
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How to Hear God's Voice: Freedom Prayer & Abiding in Christ with Jennifer Barnett [Ep 576]
What does it mean to truly abide in Christ—and what do we do when our prayer life feels dry, blocked, or distant? In this conversation with Jennifer Barnett, we explore inner healing prayer as a tool that helps believers move into deeper intimacy with God. Jennifer shares how many Christians...
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The Truth About PCOS, PMOS & GLP-1s :: Dr. Kamilia Smith [Ep 575]
Dr. Kamilia Smith joins us for an eye-opening conversation about the evolving understanding of PCOS, and why it was renamed PMOS (Poly Endocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome), and what this shift means for women’s health, hormones, fertility, and treatment moving forward. For years, PCOS has been...
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How God Heals the Soul, Mind & Body :: Susie Larson *top 10 episode* [Ep 574]
What if the anxiety, chronic illness, and emotional struggles you’re carrying are connected to deeper wounds in the soul? In this powerful conversation, Susie Larson shares her deeply personal healing journey through childhood trauma, chronic illness, fear, and anxiety — and how God met her in…
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How Christians Can Navigate Mental Health and AI with Wisdom :: Haley Scully [Ep 573]
In this conversation, Haley Scully shares her journey into biblical counseling, ministry, and helping people find real hope in the middle of today’s mental health crisis. With a background in counseling and ministry through Hope for the Heart, Haley discusses the importance of caring for one...
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The Parenting Shift That Changes Everything :: David Thomas & Sissy Goff [Ep 572]
My dear friends, who I've been chatting with for 10 years, are back! David Thomas and Sissy Goff are seeing a growing "crisis of capability" in kids. In this conversation, we talk about their new book Capable and why the goal isn't to raise confident kids. It's to raise resilient ones. If your...
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Brunch with Babs Costello : Hospitality, Heritage & Helping Moms Thrive [Ep 571]
In this heartwarming episode, we sit down with Babs Costello—beloved home cook, mom of four, grandmother, and viral content creator who proves it’s never too late to start something new. After launching her social media presence at 71, Babs has become a source of comfort, wisdom, and joy for...
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Talking to Kids About Body Awareness, Puberty & Sex :: Megan Michelson & Mary Flo Ridley *top 10 episode* [Ep 570]
Talking to kids about sex can feel overwhelming—but avoiding the conversation doesn’t make it easier. In this replay episode, Megan Michelson and Mary Flo Ridley break down how to approach these important topics in a way that feels natural, age-appropriate, and shame-free. Instead of relying on a...
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Live Your Life, Take Notes, Tell Strangers: Tim Hawkins on Comedy and Parenting [Ep 569]
Today on the podcast, I’m joined by comedian Tim Hawkins, who has been making people laugh for over three decades. With years of life, family, and stage experience behind him, Tim brings humor and perspective to everything from parenting to personal growth. We dive into his family life, including...
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Navigating Homework Battles, Understanding Executive Function & Helping Teens Succeed :: Dr. Matthew Housson [Ep 568]
Why does homework and school in general turn into a battle in so many homes? In this insightful conversation, Dr. Matthew Housson breaks down what’s really going on when kids struggle with homework—and why it’s often not a discipline issue at all. Instead, many challenges come down to executive...
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When You've Had Enough Hard :: Kirby Kelly [Ep 567]
What do you do when life doesn’t just hand you lemons—but keeps throwing them at your face? Today, Kirby Kelly joins us to share about her new book, The Fabric of Hope. After unexpectedly losing her mom, Kirby turned to Scripture to find hope in a season that felt unbearable. With a Master’s in...
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How to Set Boundaries Without Cutting People Off :: John Townsend *top 10 episode* [Ep 566]
As moms, we are like a life support system for our kids. To keep our families healthy, we need to be healthy. A key part of our overall well being is setting healthy boundaries. But boundaries are hard. They require uncomfortable, direct conversations. We may need to put a limit on really good...
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Parenting Through Divorce: Helping Kids Heal, Co-Parent Well & Trust God :: Vaneetha Risner [Ep 565]
How do you parent your kids through a story they didn’t choose? In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Vaneetha Risner shares her journey of raising two adolescent daughters as a single mom after divorce. She opens up about the pressure to “hold everything together,” the tension of...
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Vision and Values | Clarity Series (Part two) with Nadya Dickson [Ep 564]
In part two of my interview with Nadya Dickson, we dive deeper into how Christian moms can lead their families with clarity by identifying their values and creating a vision. Values and vision go hand in hand. Whether we’ve named them or not, every family operates from a set of values. Nadya...
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Motherhood Is an Assignment, Not Your Identity | Clarity Series (Part One) with Nadya Dickson [Ep 563]
Many women today are running at full speed—balancing motherhood, work, leadership, and countless responsibilities—yet still feel like they are barely surviving. In this powerful conversation, purpose strategist Nadya Dickson shares how women can move from survival mode into clarity and confidence...
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Finding Your Purpose and Authentic Self in Motherhood with the Enneagram :: Suzanne Stabile *top 10 episode* [Ep 562]
In this episode, Suzanne Stabile, internationally recognized Enneagram expert and mom of four adult children, shares her personal story and how the Enneagram has shaped her approach to parenting. She explains that the Enneagram isn’t about changing who we are, but about understanding how we see…
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School Choice Series: Public School Options with Emily Fenlaw:: [Ep 561]
In part three of my School Choice Series, I sit down with my friend Emily Fenlaw to talk about all things public school. With four children who have experienced everything from traditional public school to the talented and gifted program, an all-girls school, and an arts-focused school, Emily has...
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School Choice Series: Private to Public School with Misty Persefield:: [Ep 560]
In part two of my School Choice Series, I sit down with Misty Persefield, a mom of three, to talk candidly about navigating school choice from the early years through high school. Misty shares her family’s journey through private and public schools, the fears she faced, and the peace that came…
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School Choice Series: Homeschool to Private School with Kris Habashy :: [Ep 559]
In episode one of my School Choice Series, Kris Habashy shares her family’s journey from homeschooling to Christian private education. From navigating dyslexia to the challenges of transitioning middle schoolers, Kris offers a heartfelt, honest look at the joys, struggles, and unexpected growth...
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Parenting a Spicy Child: How to Stay Calm, Set Boundaries, and Keep the Connection :: Mary Van Geffen [Ep 558]
Parenting a spicy child can feel overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting, especially when traditional parenting advice just doesn’t work. In this episode, Mary Van Geffen joins us to talk about what it really means to parent a strong-willed, spirited, intense child without losing yourself or...
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Paul David Tripp on the Everyday Habits That Shape Your Marriage *Top 10 Episode* [Ep 557]
*Republishing our most downloaded episodes, one a month this year* Whether you’ve been married for a few years or are approaching a milestone anniversary, a healthy marriage takes intentional work. Marriage isn’t built in the big, dramatic moments, but in thousands of small habits and daily...
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How to Help Anxious Kids: Max Lucado on Parenting, Faith, and Finding Peace [Ep 556]
Are we living in the most anxious generation ever? In this powerful and hope-filled conversation, Max Lucado joins us to talk about anxiety, mental health, and the unseen struggles so many kids and teens are facing today—and what parents can do about it. With constant access to phones, social...
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How’d I Miss That? Parenting Perspective, Praying for Your Kids & Trusting God’s Process :: Cynthia Yanof [Ep 555]
My friend and Sidetracked podcast co-host, Cynthia Yanof, joins me to discuss her new book, How’d I Miss That? Cynthia shares hilarious and poignant stories about family and kids that help uncover deeper truths—reminding us that God has a plan, and there’s no formula for this parenting journey.…
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People Skills That Strengthen Friendships, Marriage, and Family :: Debra Fileta [Ep 554]
Moms, life throws us into so many conversations every day… Talking with our kids, navigating our husband’s work party, connecting with other moms, or building our own friendship. All of these moments show who we are and how we communicate. Today, Debra Fileta, counselor, author, and podcaster,...
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Overwhelmed at Christmas? The Women of the Bible Who Understand :: Mary DeMuth [Ep 553]
In this episode, author, podcaster, and speaker Mary DeMuth returns to share the inspiration behind her latest work, which spotlights overwhelmed women in the Bible—women whose stories have often been minimized or overlooked. From Mary the mother of Jesus to Hagar to the widow with two mites…
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How to Feel More Secure in Your Marriage and Family :: Marc Cameron [Ep 552]
In today’s episode, I sit down with Marc Cameron, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, to explore one of the most influential (and often overlooked) elements of our emotional lives: attachment styles. Drawing from more than 80 years of research, Marc breaks down how our earliest experiences...
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The Case for Miracles, Christmas, and Faith :: Lee Strobel [Ep 551]
In this episode, I sit down with bestselling author and investigative journalist Lee Strobel to explore some of the most profound questions of faith: Are miracles real? What evidence supports the Christmas story? What are angels like? Lee was famously an atheist, and when his wife came to faith…
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What Comes Next When Life Falls Apart: An Honest Conversation with Jess Connolly [Ep 550]
In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Jess Connolly—author, podcaster, and speaker—invites us into a season of her life marked by heartbreak and uncertainty. Jess opens up about the winter of 2023, when her husband experienced panic attacks, heart issues, and a mental health crisis. At...
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The Type C Mom: Finding Peace Between Perfection and Chaos :: Ashleigh Surratt [Ep 549]
As a young mom, I felt the tension of wanting to have it all together: the boys in matching outfits, the house spotless, and dinner on the table. But no matter how hard I tried, it always felt just out of reach. Today, Ashleigh Surratt joins me to talk about what it means to be a Type C mom — a...
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How Churches Can Reflect Every Family: Disability Inclusion with Sandra Peoples [Ep 548]
When life doesn’t go as planned, it can be hard to see where God is working. In this powerful conversation, Sandra Peoples, author, special needs mom, and ministry leader, opens up about her journey from growing up with a sister with Down syndrome to parenting a son with autism. Sandra shares how...
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Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt on Bravery and Motherhood [Ep 547]
In this episode, New York Times bestselling author Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt joins us to talk about parenting, faith, and finding courage, especially in the spotlight. Katherine opens up about her new children’s book, Kat and Brandy, an inspiring story about overcoming fear, bravery, and the...
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Love, Limits, and Delight: What Grace-Based Parenting Really Looks Like :: Cody Kimmel [Ep 546]
What does it really mean to parent with grace? Does choosing grace-based or gentle parenting mean we throw out discipline or become permissive? In today’s episode, Cody Kimmel and I, explore the deep spiritual truths behind parenting the way God parents us, full of grace, full of truth, and full…
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Heather MacFadyen, mother of four boys, connects you the listener with people and resources to help you feel less alone. Consider it an invitation to "withness".
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