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Extraordinary Moms Podcast
by Jessica Dahlquist
Every week, Jessica Dahlquist interviews different moms who share their motherhood journeys and the lessons they've learned along the way. Extraordinary moms are not perfect, but at the root of everything they do is love and an intention to help live their purpose and contribute in a higher way to their families and the world. Let's learn from one another!
Episodes
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Episode 391: 10 Kids and the Systems That Help Them Thrive with Laura Hernandez
My guest is Laura Hernandez and she has some great ideas for you about setting up efficient and effective systems in your home to help you and your kids THRIVE! She and her husband Tony are raising ten exceptional children in the Dallas area. In the past four and a half years, they have added six...
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Episode 390: Plan for Success with Retha Nichole
My guest today is Retha Nichole. If you feel overwhelmed and keep running up against stumbling blocks, this episode is for you. She is a business and life coach based in Birmingham and a fantastic mom, as well. She is going to share practical, accessible coaching tips for moms. From the busy...
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Episode 389: Life Can be Good Again After Losing Your Spouse with Lisa Appelo
My guest today is Lisa Appelo. What do you do when you are suddenly navigating a life you didn’t sign up for? Lisa Appelo understands deeply. She’s experienced the raw emotions and uncertainty that come when everything falls apart. Lisa went to bed married and woke up a widow and single mom to...
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Episode 388: Raising 11 Kids and International Adoption with Congresswoman Marjorie Margolies
Today’s guest is Congresswoman Marjorie Margolies. She’s a mom of 11, including the being the first single American woman to adopt internationally. She is the mother in-law of Chelsea Clinton, grandma to 21, author of 5 books, and a 5x author. Margolies shares the arc of her remarkable career in...
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Episode 387: Cook with Confidence with Laney Schwartz of Life is But a Dish
My guest today is one of my most favorite food Instagrammers… Laney Schwartz of Life is But a Dish. Laney has two major passions in her life – teaching and cooking. After teaching elementary students, Laney turned to teaching in a new form through her food blog. Since day one, her mission has…
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Episode 386: You’re Already Awesome with Alison Faulkner
My best friend wrote a book and it’s amazing! Alison Faulkner is the author of “You’re Already Awesome,” and if you are in need of some mental shifts… this book is for you. Today we’re chatting about how the message of her book has evolved over the course of her life and how the message to…
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Special Episode: Losing Catherine in the Sandy Hook Shooting with Jennifer Hubbard
My guest today is the amazing Jennifer Hubbard, who is mom of two and the executive director of the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary and Foundation. Jenny founded the organization in memory of her late daughter Catherine who was a victim of the Sandy Hook shooting in 2012. Despite the...
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Episode 385: The Power of ASL with Lauren Barrett
My guest today is Lauren Barrett. She is a multi-passionate mom, teaching students who are deaf and hard-of-hearing, coaching cross country, blogging about mindful/positive parenting, and as of recently writing an inclusive children’s book called Henry’s Hiccups which features a deaf character…
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Episode 384: A Mother’s Guide Through Autism with Brigette Shipman
Brigitte Shipman is my guest today and she is going to share How to Get to Joy and Resilience When You’re Hit with Life Tsunamis. She shares her journey of raising her son Joseph (who is now 29) with autism and how she found joy and resilience in spite of many challenges along the way. Her new…
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Episode 383: Baking Pies and Childhood Cancer with Lindsay Foley
My guest today is Lindsay Foley. She’s a mom of four, who got the unexpected news last year that her daughter had a rare form of cancer. This conversation reminds us of how life can flip on a dime, but no matter what, you truly can endure even the hardest of challenges. She also shares how she...
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Episode 382: Help Your Marriage with Kimberly Beam-Holmes
Today my guest is Kimberly Beam-Holmes. She’s an adoptive mom and she’s also the CEO of Marriage Helper, where they celebrate more than 70% success rate of saving marriages. She believes that ANY marriage could be saved from divorce. According to Kimberly, there are 4 phases to falling in love –...
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Episode 381: Meaningful Goal Setting with Whitney English
My guest today is Whitney English. Whitney English, author of A More Beautiful Life, discusses how the HEART framework can help parents avoid burnout and make life a little more meaningful and manageable. In the book, Whitney English shares personal stories and a proven system called the HEART...
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Episode 380: Insights on Behavior in Schools with Principal Dr. Karin Jakubowski
My guest is Karin Jakubowski. Dr. Jakubowski is a well-respected international influencer on helping kids live happier, healthier lives. She has touched the lives of thousands of families in multiple states with her ability to connect and help kids experience success from challenging behaviors....
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Episode 379: I Guess I Haven’t Learned that Yet with Shauna Niequist
My guest today is one of my favorite authors, Shauna Niequist. Not only was it incredible to talk about her new book “I Guess I Haven’t Learned that Yet”, but talking motherhood with her was an absolute pleasure. She is so wise and real, and I think that’s why she is so beloved by so many. Check...
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Episode 378: Life Updates and Recipe Club with Kelsey Nixon
My guest today is back for her third time… Kelsey Nixon. Today we’re talking about welcoming her daughter Penny via gestational carrier during the pandemic. You will love hearing that update! We also talk about her new podcast, Kitchen Prescription and her incredible new recipe community Recipe...
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Episode 377: Fleeing Ukraine, Infertility, and Gestational Surrogacy with Jessie Boeckmann
You won’t believe my guest’s story today. Jessie Boeckmann flew to Ukraine to bring home her second daughter via gestational surrogate. On Feb 22, her daughter was born in Kyiv and on Feb 24, she started hearing the bombings from the Russian invasion. She knew they had to get out quickly. And so...
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World Down Syndrome Day! Re-air with Mollie Glasgow
Re-air with Down Syndrome mom x2 Mollie Glasgow!
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World Down Syndrome Day! Re-air with Heather Avis of the Lucky Few
World Down Syndrome Day! Re-air with Heather Avis of the Lucky Few
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World Down Syndrome Day! Re-air with Terah Jones
Re-air of my amazing episode with Terah Jones, mom to Indy Llew!
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World Down Syndrome Day! Re-air with Jill Hodges
Re-Air with Down Syndrome mom, Jill Hodges.
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World Down Syndrome Day! Re-air with Oakley of Nothing Down About it
Re-air of interview with Oakley Peterson from Nothing Down About it, who has a son with Down Syndrome.
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Episode 376: Infertility, NICU Babies, and More with Heather Evans
My guest is Heather Evans. She battled infertility for 4 years and then became pregnant with boy/girl twins (Hannah and Gavin) via their fourth round of IVF and an egg donor. She went into premature labor and delivered them at 24 weeks, 1 day (1.5 pounds each). They spent four months in the NICU...
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Episode 375: Talking to Kids About Hard Things with Tara Miko Ballentine
My guest today is Tara Miko Ballentine. Tara has an interesting story, with 25 years of marketing skills, and past professional experiences – from working with Maria Shriver to the Kardashians – to now changing the way we think about parenting. She finally started her passion project, Bright...
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Episode 374: Back to the Basics- Meal Planning
My goal this year is to get back to the basics. So many times, the lofty goals I set remain unattained, or maybe they do get accomplished, but other simple things get overlooked. I want this year to be one of building upon my foundation in various areas. For this episode, I will be focusing on…
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Episode 373: Habits that Set Our Kids Up for Success with Ericka Souter
Today my guest is Ericka Souter. Ericka Sóuter is a nationally recognized voice in parenting news and parenting advice. She has over 20 years of journalism experience and is a frequent contributor on Good Morning America and other national broadcast outlets, where it’s her job to speak to parents...
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Episode 372: Down Syndrome and a Life Saving Heart Surgery with Josie Hau
My guest today is the extraordinary Josie Hau. Mom of four, including a miracle daughter named Maya who was born with Down Syndrome and a serious heart defect that required a treacherous, life-saving surgery. Josie’s perspective and story is incredible, and you’re going to love hearing about her...
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Episode 371: Adventuring from Home with Miranda Anderson
A favorite guest is back… Miranda Anderson! As a speaker, teacher, podcast host and author, Miranda Anderson provides tools and inspiration for women to live a creative, adventurous, and intentional life. Starting out as a lifestyle blogger in 2007, Miranda now offers thousands of weekly…
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Episode 370: Finding the Power in You with Melisa Osmond
My guest today is the extraordinary Melisa Osmond. Boy is she amazing! Mom of three, Power of You Conference founder, and overall champion of other moms and women. She is a powerhouse and she just exudes a joy for life! I really loved what she had to say about growing up with a brother with…
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Episode 369: Cystic Fibrosis and Surrogacy with Natalie Moss
My guest today is Natalie Moss. She’s a Cystic Fibrosis warrior, middle school PE teacher, and mom of Tate, who came to their family through surrogacy. You are going to be blown away by her story, her wisdom, and her outlook on life and parenting. She’s truly wise beyond her years. Show Notes:...
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Episode 368: Best of Extraordinary Moms in 2021
There have been so many amazing guests in 2021 and I want to take today to highlight some of my favorite guests and takeaways from this epic year. I’m grateful to all the extraordinary moms willing to share their stories and allow us to learn from them. What a beautiful thing to share for the...
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Episode 367: Helping Your Child with Anxiety with Julie Reynolds
My guest is Julie Reynolds. For 15 years Julie has worked as both an elementary school teacher, school counselor and therapist. She has a very deep understanding of the struggles kids face today and has a mission to help as many families as possible! Her new book, “The Warrior Backpack,” was...
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Episode 366: How to Light Up Your Christmas Season with Jessica
Merry Christmas! It’s been a while since I’ve just chatted with you, so today I’m sharing some ways my family loves to light up the holiday season. I give examples of things we do and some ideas of things I want to try. If you’re interested in participating in more service this Christmas season,...
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Episode 365: Losing Your Husband and Learning to Live with Julie Gressley-Enger
Julie Gressley-Enger is an extraordinary mom of two young children, who lost her husband rather suddenly from brain cancer last year. She tells the story of how they went from an active, healthy family, to fighting the battle of their lives as he underwent treatment to try to save his life. We…
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Episode 364: What Forgiveness Does For You with Karen Doniere
Karen Doniere is a forgiveness coach who helps busy women learn to release their anger, resentment, and grudges so they can have healthier relationships and experience more joy and peace in their lives. She helps you to embrace forgiveness and participate in your own healing. Karen is a married…
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Episode 363: Mindful Mothering with Josephine Atluri
Josephine Atluri, meditation and mindfulness expert (and newly mom of SEVEN!), is back to chat on the podcast today. She is currently in the process of launching a NEW book: Mindfulness Journal for Parents: Prompts and Practices to Stay Calm, Present and Connected. This book provides parenting...
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Episode 362: Writing to Change Your Life with Kim Christenson
Kim Christensen is co-founder of Loom and Promptly Journals, a company that creates journals for EVERYONE! Famous for her two-person journals to strengthen family relationships through Connective Journaling, Kim is passionate about writing as a form of therapeutic practice and we also talk about...
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Episode 361: Dressing your Post-Partum Body with Jammie Baker
My guest today is fashion stylist Jammie Baker. Jammie’s mission is to teach moms to live mom life, in style, in the body they have RIGHT NOW. She loves watching them learn how to walk in confidence, seeing them live that out and how it improves their mental health – in motherhood, in...
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Episode 360: Are you Drowning? with Sally Clarkson
Sally Clarkson loves to find beauty in life, and to celebrate the joy of simple moments with her friends and family. She has authored 24 books, and crafted thousands of messages on her blog SallyClarkson.com and through her podcast, “At Home With Sally” (over 15 million downloads). She companions...
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Episode 359: Relying on Grace to Free You From Striving with Ruth Chou Simons
I have a returning guest today and that is Ruth Chou Simons. Ruth Chou Simons is a Wall Street Journal bestselling and award-winning author of several books, including GraceLaced, Beholding and Becoming, and Foundations. Her first Bible study curriculum, TruthFilled, released in 2020. She is an...
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Episode 358: Teen Pregnancy with Nicole Lynn Lewis
My guest today is Nicole Lynn Lewis. In her book, “PREGNANT GIRL”, Lewis tells her story of being a Black teen mother who entered William & Mary College and graduated with honors four years later. Now the founder and CEO of the non-profit Generation Hope (which helps teen parents apply to and…
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Episode 357: Cancer and Friendship with Shelley Buck and Kathy Curtis
My guests today are best friends. Shelley Buck, wife of the director of Frozen, lived through something no mother should have to endure – her son’s death. After guiding her son Ryder through chemo at 22, he died in a tragic traffic accident just a few months after beating the disease. Her best...
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Episode 356: Why Keep a Reading Journal with Anne Bogel
My guest today is Anne Bogel, who is the creator of the Modern Mrs Darcy blog and host of the popular podcast What Should I Read Next?. This September, Anne is releasing her latest book My Reading Life: A Book Journal, which helps book lovers get more out of their reading lives. “This journal is...
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Episode 355: Take Back Your Time with Christy Wright
My guest today is the amazing Christy Wright. Christy Wright is a #1 national best-selling author, personal development expert, and host of The Christy Wright Show. She’s been featured on Today Show and Fox News, and in Entrepreneur and Woman’s Day Magazines. Since 2009, Christy has served at...
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Episode 354: Decluttering and Rhythms that WORK with Allie Casazza
Allie Casazza is on a mission to eradicate the “hot mess mom” stereotype by empowering other women. She has built a massive audience and a multimillion-dollar online business based on her proven, family-oriented approach to minimalism. She is also the host of The Purpose Show. Today we are…
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Episode 353: Rockstar Women’s Basketball Coach Brooke Wyckoff
Today my guest is Brooke Wyckoff. This past year, Brooke had the opportunity to serve as our Interim Head Coach while our regular head coach Sue Semrau took a single-season leave of absence to care for her mother (her mother is thankfully in remission from ovarian cancer). Not only did Brooke…
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Episode 352: Creating a Fab Life with 8 SONS with Lori Thompson
Today my guest is Lori Thompson of @lorisfablife! She is a mom of 8 sons and has the best ideas for adventuring, crossing things off your bucket list, and creating an intention family culture. If you’re in Utah especially, you need to be following her for some great ideas! Show Notes: Buy her...
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351: “Girl From Nowhere” author Tiffany Rosenhan
Today my guest is author Tiffany Rosenhan. Tiffany is truly extraordinary because of her extraordinary life and I think she would make a great fit. She had a unique childhood, married young and had 4 young daughters early while her husband was in medical school. Her husband worked constantly and...
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Episode 350: Seeking Help for Mental Health and Eating Disorders with Laura Cragun
Today my guest is Laura Cragun. She is a mother of 3 young kids, 7, 4 and 2 years old. She has been through a residential treatment center in the last year for her severe depression and suicidal idealization. Then a few months later, she went to an eating disorder recovery outpatient program. All...
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Episode 349: Processing Grief From Pre-Term Loss with Nicole Fraser
My guest today is Nicole Fraser. She is a bereaved mother with 5 babies in Heaven and 1 here with her earth side. She started a small passion project called From Heaven and Hope to connect with other women who have experienced grief or who work with grief for a living in some capacity. Show…
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Episode 348: All Things Fatherhood with the Modern Dad Jason Dunnigan
My guest today is the Modern Dad, Jason Dunnigan. If you don’t already know father of 4 Jason, from his epic Instagram the Modern Dad, you’re in for a treat. While he is wildly entertaining online, he’s also very since and intentional about his fatherhood. We chat about all the things today.…
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Every week, Jessica Dahlquist interviews different moms who share their motherhood journeys and the lessons they've learned along the way. Extraordinary moms are not perfect, but at the root of everything they do is love and an intention to help live their purpose and contribute in a higher way to their families and the world. Let's learn from one another!
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