From the Mouths of Babes

This week we are so excited to welcome Meagan from Marco Polo to talk about loneliness. Many of us have experienced lonely times throughout our lives and as you may have experienced, the antidote for loneliness is connection. We discuss ways that you can find friends and nurture real connection in your lives. We would love to hear from you about ways that you have forged new connections and friendships in your life.

This week we welcome Amanda Louder to the podcast to discuss modesty-- what it is, what it isn't and how we can stop judging others and have more positive thoughts about ourselves. Amanda Louder is a Certified Sex & Marriage Coach who helps Christian men & women overcome their obstacles to create a more emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically intimate relationship.  She is also the host of the Sex for Saints Podcast that has over 1.4 Million Downloads. In addition to being a coach, Amanda is also a wife to Kevin, and mom and step-mom to 5 kids, ranging in ages from 15-24.  In her spare time, she enjoys reading, watching her kids play sports, fishing, and camping. Https://amandalouder.com Https://instagram.com/christiansexcoach https://amandalouder.com/blog/podcast This week's episode is sponsored by Coconu. Are you feeling confident about your body? Then you can confidently show up in the bedroom with Coconu knowing that you can have a better sexy time experience. Our listeners get a special discount. Follow the link below and use code BABES15 at checkout. ⁠Coconu

If you are in the thick of it with an angsty teenager or a toddler for that matter, you are going to love this episode! We are thrilled to have Christi Davis , a certified life coach on the podcast to discuss parenting teenagers (or three-nagers). Whatever stage of parenting you are in, the information and insight she shares is valuable. We discuss magic words to use with your teens, the most valuable thing we can model for our children and how to create a good relationship with our children. The Power of a Faithful Mother Book by Christi Davis Christi's podcast Christi's Website for 1:1 coaching Parenting resource: MamaZen

This episode we welcome back Tammy Hill to the podcast for a conversation about sexual wisdom, creativity and the principle of virtue and what that looks like as a married, adult woman. This episode is sponsored by Coconu. Our listeners get a special discount. Follow the link below and use code BABES15 at checkout. Coconu Tammy Hill is passionate about strengthening marriage relationships. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an active member of the American Association of Sexual Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). Tammy has enjoyed being an adjunct faculty member at Brigham Young University in the School of Family Life where she taught hundreds of students each semester in Marriage Preparation, Marriage Enhancement and Healthy Sexuality in Marriage courses. Tammy owns a private counseling practice where she largely works with couples. She has free resources available on her website (http://www.tammyhill.com) where she also offers numerous Making Love Retreats, Honeymoon Workshops, and Dating Bootcamps each year. Published in 2021, Tammy’s first book, “God Made Girls and Boys” is a beautiful children’s book addressing agency, gender, accountability, and hope in our Heavenly Parent’s eternal plan. Her second book, “Replenish: Creating Sexual Fulfillment in Marriage”, was published In January 2023. Most importantly Tammy is forever grateful to be a wife, mother, and grandmother.

This week we welcome Kurt Francom from the Leading Saints Podcast to discuss his newly released book, Is God Disappointed in Me? This was an amazing conversation about the nature of God and how He feels about us and how we can overcome shame and the propensity to believe that God is disappointed in us. You can purchase his book here. Kurt Francom is the founder and executive director of Leading Saints, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. The Leading Saints podcast is one of the premier Latter-day Saints podcasts reaching 500,000 downloads each month and a lifetime reach of 20 million total downloads. Kurt graduated from the University of Utah in 2008 with a degree in Business Marketing. He ran a web development company for 5 years before focusing on Leading Saints full-time in 2016. Kurt currently lives in American Fork, Utah with his lovely wife Alanna. They are blessed to have three children and a dog. 

This week we welcome Chris Pfleiger to the podcast to discuss self defense. Dana participated in one of his classes and decided to bring him on the podcast to discuss maneuvers that will get you out of a bad situation.

Happy New Year! Cara and I have read and listened to a lot of books last year and wanted to give you our recommendations and reviews. We would love to know what you have read that you just couldn’t put down, too!

We hope you had a Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year! Today Cara and I celebrate our wedding anniversaries by talking about love languages with our special guests-- our husbands. Enjoy!

This week we welcome our little brother David and his wife Tessa to discuss men's mental health and how it affects women. We really enjoyed this thought provoking discussion about vulnerability and what that actually looks like, suicidal ideation, and how to talk to the men in your life about their mental health. Below you will find links for articles we reference in the episode. https://adaa.org/find-help/by-demographics/mens-mental-health#:~:text=Over%206%20million%20men%20suffer,and%20women%20develop%20the%20illness.https://rightasrain.uwmedicine.org/mind/mental-health/men-mental-healthhttps://psychcentral.com/blog/emotional-security-in-relationships#how-do-you-build-emotional-securityhttps://www.newstatesman.com/comment/2022/03/stop-fetishising-male-vulnerabilityhttps://www.womenshealth.gov/blog/mens-mental-healthhttps://www.priorygroup.com/blog/40-of-men-wont-talk-to-anyone-about-their-mental-health

This week we welcome our dear friend, Aimee Patton to the podcast. Aimee is no stranger to difficulties in her life and the lives of her loved ones, yet she is able to handle challenges with grace and gratitude. She has seen many miracles along the way and we wanted her to share them with all of you. Our hope is that you can see God's hand in your lives and find joy in your own unique journeys.

This week Cara and I hop on the podcast to discuss how to keep your cool when your kids are not. It can be hard to keep your cool in the grocery store when your toddler is screaming that they want a donut. Cara and I discuss things we have done to find the zen in chaotic moments. Are you feeling overstimulated? What helps you to calm down? Need friends to talk you through a hard moment? Join Marco Polo and chat away with friends in real time. Click on the link below to upgrade your account to have the plus pass for 2 months free. Marco Polo Plus Pass

This week Cara and I discuss the Barbie movie. No doubt we will be seeing lots of Barbie and Kens walking around for Halloween this year, Dana and Luke will be included in the craze so we figured we would hop on that train and discuss our thoughts about the movie. We are also really excited to be partnering with Marco Polo. Marco Polo is a video chat app that brings you closer to the people you love the most. Connection is a big factor in why we started doing the podcast and this app has allowed us to connect with many of you and continue the conversation. Our listeners will get a free 2 month pass for Marco Polo plus. Just download the free version, click on the link below and it will upgrade your account— giving you the double speed feature, notepad and other awesome perks! https://click.marcopolo.me/f/a/SsrVjYafU59B4TKvUYevaA~~/AAQRxQA~/RgRm9wtAP0QsaHR0cHM6Ly9tYXJjb3BvbG8ubWUvZ2l2ZS1wbHVzLzJkYW5hc3RvZGRhcmRXA3NwY0IKZRRAhhRlY7O2w1IUZGFuYWRvZGluaUBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAfA~

This week, we have a special episode in honor of mothers. We are excited to welcome back Maren Droubay, host and creator of the Mamahood Podcast, to discuss the mental load of motherhood, equality in our homes and ways that we can be confident in our decisions as we embark on our unique motherhood paths. The Mamahood Podcast The Mamahood Instagram @MarenDroubay Sponsors: MamaZen App Use code 1j

Wow! It's been a minute. Sorry about that. This week we bring Dana's husband, Luke, on the podcast to talk about the epic surprise he pulled together for Dana's golden, 30th birthday. You'll never believe what he was able to pull off! At the end we talk about how everyone has their strengths and weaknesses and how we shouldn't compare against each other's spouses or highlight reels.

This week we welcome back our sister Sarah Burke. Sarah and Cara have both been through a journey through the spectrum with their kids and with themselves. Both of them have multiples (Sarah has triplets and Cara has twins) and both of them have children on the Autism Spectrum with other disorders such as ADHD, OCD, etc.) We talk about diagnosis and what to do to improve health and notice when a diagnosis is necessary and could be helpful for you or your children. Sponsors: Truly Mac Use Code BABES at checkout

This week we are excited to welcome back our sister Rachel. She brings along her husband Scott and we discuss how to manage disappointments as they arise in our lives and the paradigms in which we view those disappointments and what they say about ourselves.  Truly Mac www.shoptrulymac.com/babes Use Code BABES at checkout

This week, Meg Dodini, our sister in law, joins us all the way from Norway! (Ok fine, she wasn't there when we recorded this, but she is back there now). Meg is married to our brother Sam and they live in Bergen, Norway. Meg is getting her master's degree in dance performance and has broken the internet with her viral dance videos on Tik Tok.  We talk about the temptation to escape from the world and our troubles in unhealthy ways. Do you use social media? Audiobooks? Trash tv? And how do we distinguish between something being a hobby, a passion and escapism? We talk about all of this and more! Join us!  To follow along with Meg as she dances her way through Norway click HERE  Sponsors Truly Mac www.shoptrulymac.com/babes Use Code BABES at checkout

This week we are excited to premiere our new segment Cat Fight, where we bring on one of our siblings and duke it out over a topic of our choosing. This week the topic is, "is this cool or is it just stupid?"  Join us with our husbands and special guests, our brother Sam and his wife  Meg-- all the way from Norway!  Sponsors Truly Mac www.shoptrulymac.com/babes Use Code BABES at checkout

Happy New Year, Babes! We hope January hasn't been too long already for you. In this episode, Cara and Dana reflect on the pits and peaks of this last year. They also discuss goals and direction for the podcast this coming year. 

Kindness is a choice. Carter Hult left a legacy of kindness in his short 18 year life even when kindness wasn’t extended to him.  In this episode we share some of Carter's own words through the college essay he wrote where he talks about the struggles he faced. Despite being bullied, he chose to see the good in people and proactively seek out those who felt unseen or appeared friendless. Today, in honor of Carter's birthday, we share his legacy and talk about the experiences you, our listeners, have had when someone's kindness changed your life.  Somebody in your sphere of influence needs this message, please share his words, choose one act of kindness today and share your experience using the #kindlikecarter and tag us in the post. Be Cool, Be kind like Carter. As always, but especially with this episode, we would love for your to share this episode with your loved ones so we can continue Carter's legacy.  Sponsors Clean Simple Eats Black Friday Sale  Use Code DANA at checkout for a total of 35% off Truly Mac www.shoptrulymac.com/babes Use Code BABES at checkout 

This week we welcome Ashlee Sorensen to help us "get brilliant in the basics" of hormone health. Have you felt at war with your own body? Betrayed by it at times? 1. You are not alone. 2. Understanding your hormones and how your amazing body was designed is the key to unlocking your superpowers! In this episode we discuss how to maximize your cycle to get the most out of your mood, sex drive, confidence, appetite, and exercise. Ashlee is a menstrual and hormone coach for women. Her personal experience with PMS, debilitating period pain, and infertility is what ultimately set her on a journey to learn more about how food and lifestyle affect hormone health, and eventually creating her signature course, Cycle Strategy 101, as well as Exercise and Hormones, and Cycle Sexcess. Ashlee is passionate about teaching women how to tap into their superpowers by honoring their cyclical rhythms. Follow along with Ashlee or access her free resources and podcast at the following links: A Bit Better Everyday Podcast Email List and access to resources  Instagram @ashleesorensen This episode is sponsored by MixHers. Mixhers is a company built by women, for women. Driven and dedicated to helping you embrace your time of the month by giving your body the nutrition it needs. And because our story exists, your period story can change. Hertime is a nutritional supplement that helps balance hormones on the daily*. Take it consistently, and Hertime can help you take control of bloating, cramps, mood swings, irregular flow, and low energy*. No matter the phase of your cycle, Hertime supports your period health by keeping your hormones in check*. If you having been wanting to get your hormones in check, now is the time. Follow the link HERE.  Use our code BABES for a discount at checkout. 

Dr. Cameron Staley is a clinical psychologist who is passionate about helping individuals improve their mental and sexual health. In his TEDx talk, Changing the Narrative Around the Addiction Story, Cameron shares details from his research and counseling experience regarding helpful ways to talk about sexuality and how to effectively reduce unwanted pornography viewing through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). To make these principles more accessible to those who are struggling with pornography, he developed the Life After Pornography online program and the Life After Pornography Coach app. Cameron also provides online counseling services for residents of Utah and Idaho and coaching services for individuals seeking additional support in applying the mental and sexual health principles found in the Life After Series programs. You can check out his podcast, interviews, research, and free trainings on his website: https://cameronstaleyphd.wordpress.com/

This week we talk about family matters-- you know family fights, family love and family drama. No ones family is perfect so we share a little bit about how to navigate family relationships especially as you all enter into adulthood. 

This topic has been weighing heavily on our hearts and minds. With family members and friends leaving the church Cara and I are both a part of, we have been having really powerful and important conversations. It can be difficult to navigate, but we talk about how it's possible and how differences do not have to create division. 

This week we share some of your hot takes and unpopular opinions as well as some of our own!  Connect with us on our new Facebook Group page here. 

This week we welcome Dr. Hank Smith to discuss Jesus Christ and His Atonement and how we can more fully embrace it in our lives. We talk about Jesus teaching his followers about boundaries. We talk about how the Holy Ghost is the vehicle that makes the Atonement efficacious and lastly we discuss how the commandments are not there to help us avoid suffering, rather the commandments are what we do when we suffer. If you or a loved one are going through a difficult time, this episode will help you find peace and give you practical ideas on how you can find healing now and hope for it in the future.   Hank references this talk at the end of the episode by Anthony Sweat. You can find it here.  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0tkK7pOLn5c For more from Hank Smith you can find him on:  Instagram @Hankrsmith @FollowHimPodcast  His Podcast- FollowHim Podcast  Dr. Henry “Hank” Smith grew up the son of a golf professional in sunny St. George, Utah. After earning a Bachelor’s Degree from Dixie State University, Hank earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Utah State University and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Brigham Young University, where he is an Assistant Professor of Ancient Scripture. Hank enjoys speaking , writing, and podcasting, especially for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His weekly podcast followHIM with Hank Smith and John Bytheway is enjoyed by millions across the globe and shares the gospel of Jesus Christ. Hank has also authored many books, talks, and additionally speaks to tens of thousands of youth and adults each year. Hank loves the Utah Jazz, biking, and running. He and his wife Sara are the parents of five adorable children.

** It was brought to our attention that part of the episode was cut off! We apologize. Here is the updated and complete episode** ENJOY!  This week we welcome two ladies from Mormon Women for Ethical Government (MWEG) to talk about the intersection of faith and politics. Politics seem to polarize more than bring people together nowadays, but in this conversation we discuss the dangers of being a "political hobbyist", how to address conflict in constructive ways to build peace and how to live in faith for future generations. Emma Petty Addams : Co-Executive Director Emma Petty Addams serves as co-executive director for Mormon Women for Ethical Government. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in piano performance at Stanford University, she spent time in Boston and Silicon Valley working in contracts negotiation, corporate transactions and capitalization, and investor relations. In addition, she has built and run large piano studios in California, New Jersey, and now Omaha, Nebraska, where she currently resides with her husband and three sons. While seemingly unrelated, these previous career opportunities were excellent preparation for the fast-paced yet methodical and collaborative nature of the work at MWEG. Every time an MWEG member writes an op-ed, speaks out against injustice, or expresses her opinion peacefully on social media, Emma is grateful for the chance to help women contribute their part to the complex multi-voice symphony that is our democracy. Kristine Haglund:  Senior Director of Faithful Root Kristine Haglund is the senior director of the faithful root for Mormon Women for Ethical Government.  She is a writer, editor, independent scholar, and former editor of Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, from 2009-2015. Her most recent publication is Eugene England: A Mormon Liberal, part of the series "Introductions to Mormon Thought" published by the University of Illinois Press. She blogs at  By Common Consent (bycommonconsent.com). She is a member of the Board of By Common Consent Press, Vice President of Mormon Scholars in the Humanities, and Program Co-Chair for the Mormon History Association conference in 2022. Her degrees are in German Studies and German Literature (Harvard, University of Michigan), and her research interests include LDS women’s and children’s history and the intersections of religion and social media. She lives with her husband in St. Louis, Missouri.

Rebecca Gray attended law school at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.,  one of our nation’s top academic institutions. After graduating, she moved to Miami, FL where she began her career as a criminal prosecutor at one of the country’s largest prosecutorial offices. For over three years, Rebecca filed, prepared, and tried cases ranging from traffic offenses and misdemeanors to serious felonies. Rebecca entered the field of criminal law because of her passion for justice and people. No one plans on being accused and arrested for a crime. But, it is truly in that moment when you realize how valuable the rights you have been afforded are. Now she works as a public defender in Indiana. She has 4 kids she keeps alive on top of all that. Basically a total babe! Connect with Rebecca at: @lawofficesofrebeccagray  https://www.agraydefense.com/

This week we welcome Jessica Smith from @milkmaidshoney to discuss the Divine Feminine or Mother God. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes in and celebrates a Heavenly Mother, who loves us and with her Husband and First Born Spirit Son created all living things. When discussing this topic with our older brother, Aaron Dodini, he said, "This belief is unique in modern day Christianity and there is nothing more "feminist" than the belief that woman are Goddesses; that the construct of God is divine union between a man and a woman who together create all living things for the express purpose of giving Their children the chance for eternal progression." During a time when there is such a need for divine womanly representation, it was a breath of fresh air to discuss Her as some of Her daughters.   Jessica graduated from BYU in 2020 with a Bachelor's degree in Ancient Near Eastern History with a Hebrew Bible emphasis. Later that year, she and her husband moved to Norway. Jessica uses her degree in Hebrew to explore the lore and linguistic origins of the scriptures. She makes it her journey to find the feelings and emotions in-between the lines and add a woman's voice to the critical analysis of stories we love and cherish as the word of God. Jessica ponders our Mother God and traces of Her within the scriptures.  This week's episode is sponsored by MixHers. We are happy to give our listeners 10% off (that can also be added to the subscription which is 20% off = 30% total). Follow the link below and use code: MIXHERS-BABES at checkout. https://mix.crrnt.app/VPWEKy18

Studies show before the age of 18, one in three girls, and one in five boys are sexually abused. Studies also show 95% of sexual abuse is preventable through education. We are so grateful to have Katie Hastings, pediatric nurse, mother of 4 boys, wife, and sexual abuse survivor herself, joins us to discuss her recently published book, Your Safe Body.  To purchase the book you can follow the links below: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/your-safe-body Amazon To connect with Katie directly you can follow her on Instagram @katiethemomthenurse This week's episode is sponsored by MixHers. We are happy to give our listeners 10% off (that can also be added to the subscription which is 20% off = 30% total). Follow the link below and use code: MIXHERS-BABES at checkout. https://mix.crrnt.app/VPWEKy18

Danielle Calder from @daniellecalder_ formerly @theremaybetypos joins us again to discuss healing from religious trauma, deconstruction and reconstruction and faith affirming therapy.  Cognitive dissonance lives on both sides of the faith divide with believers and nonbelievers alike. To those who claim belief, not everything makes sense. Not all loose ends are tied up; not every question finds it’s answer. Our Latter-day history can be perplexing, some parts leave even the devout wondering; not all prayers find answers. The doctrines Christ professed in that time proved to be more provocative than peaceful, perhaps more cognitive dissonance than resolution. Wherever you are on journey, whatever experiences you have had, there are resources to help and there is healing that can take place. We hope this conversation helps.  This week's episode is sponsored by MixHers. We are happy to give our listeners 10% off (that can also be added to the subscription which is 20% off = 30% total). Follow the link below and use code: MIXHERS-BABES at checkout. https://mix.crrnt.app/VPWEKy18

This week we welcome back Emily Christensen to discuss how to process our own emotions and how to teach young children how to process their own feelings and emotions.  We talk about owning it when we make mistakes and believe us when we say, we all make them.  This week's episode is sponsored by MixHers. We are happy to give our listeners 10% off (that can also be added to the subscription which is 20% off = 30% total). Follow the link below and use code: MIXHERS-BABES at checkout.  https://mix.crrnt.app/VPWEKy18

This week we welcome Morgan Jones who is the host of the All In podcast. We discuss what it means to be "all in" in every aspect of our lives-- with our faith and how we show up outside of our faith as well. Find her @mojo7795 and @allin.podcast and her book “ALL IN. Exploring What it Means to be All in the Gospel of Jesus Christ”. https://deseretbook.com/p/all-in?variant_id=194703-paperback

Welcome back Babes!  We have missed you! In this episode we give life updates. Big life changes for Cara and Dana. We talk about intuition and trusting your gut and taking responsibility for your decisions.  Follow along with us on Instagram and head over to our page to enter our giveaway! @fromthemouthsofbabespodcast This week's episode is sponsored by Babe Lash. In your journey of Babehood, spruce up your lashes with their amazing lash growth serum. Show off those growing lashes with their Enriching Mascara or their volumizing mascara. Lately, I have made the permanent switch to their mascara. It's THAT good. We are happy to give our listeners a discount. Follow the link: https://babe.crrnt.app/7Bam9B57 and use code: BABECREW10 at checkout. 

As we wrap up Season 1 of the podcast, we discuss perfectionism and how we can overcome it with grace, empathy, and understanding. As always we share funny stories that came out of the mouths of our babes and we talk about the future of Season 2 and our goals moving forward.  If there has been a particular topic, theme, or guest that has resonated with you this season, we would love it if you would leave us a review on Apple and tell us your thoughts, like, subscribe and share with your friends and loved ones. We hope to continue to build up our community of #mouthybabes-- people who are using their voices for good.  If you have questions, comments or want to share your story, feel free to reach out to us @fromthemouthsofbabespodcast on Instagram and Facebook! We would love to hear from you!  Bye Babes! Can't wait for Season 2! 

This week we welcome a much anticipated and requested guest, Richard Ostler. Richard speaks at firesides and conferences about how to more fully embrace LGBTQ Latter-day Saints, see their gifts and contributions, and better understand their unique road. He is the host of the Listen, Learn and Love podcast (listenlearnandlove.org) which provides a platform for Latter-day Saints to share their stores on a number of topics. He is the author of the book Listen Learn and Love:  Embracing LGBTQ Latter-day Saints available at Deseret Book (Deseret Book:  www.deseretbook.com/p/listen-learn-and-love-embracing-lgbtq-latter-day-saints and Amazon (amazon.com/dp/1462135773).  This week's episode is sponsored by Mixhers. One of our favorite drink mixes is Herpower. It is a non-stimulant energy supplement that provides stamina, concentration, mental support, and mental clarity. Struggle with a racing mind, anxiety, or feel constantly tired? Herpower is your answer. Show up in life focused, on point, full of energy but without the crash and habit forming behaviors that caffeine can cause. Give it a try by visiting https://mixhers.com/?mct=VPWEKy18 and using our 10% off discount code for your first month subscription: MIXHERS-BABES

**DISCLAIMER: This episode goes into great detail about suicide and shares some specifics that may be graphic and traumatic to some. It also has some swear words in our From the Mouths of Babes stories.** The entire month of September has been Suicide Awareness month. We are grateful to have Joleen Hibbs Peppers on the episode to share her and her son Abram's story regarding his suicide in March of 2019.  Joleen is the mother of 4, a farmer, entrepreneur and a fearless advocate of light, truth and joy. She is continually rediscovering who she is and what she can do to bring joy and light to others. Joleen credits a lot of her healing to REBT therapy with Camille Browning. To connect with Joleen you can follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joleenhibbs or visit her blog: https://familyisforeveredu.wordpress.com/2019/05/06/atlas-has-fallen/ This episode is Sponsored by MixHers. We are happy to provide our listeners with a 10% off code that you can use by following the link: https://mixhers.com/?mct=VPWEKy18 and when you order, use the discount code MIXHERS-BABES. Take back your life.... PERIOD. 

This week we welcome Brooke Stirling Passey, author of The Only Pirate at the Party, mother of three, horse enthusiast, trash TV expert, avid reader and president of her book club, the MUMU society to the podcast!  In this episode we talk about grieving after the death of a loved one. Brooke is unfortunately not a stranger to loss and lost three very special people in her life within a very short period, including her father. We discuss etiquette and how to be a better support person when someone you know has lost a loved one and giving yourself grace to feel and understand the range of emotions when dealing with loss.  If you or someone you know is currently grieving the loss of a loved one, please listen and share.  To follow along with Brook and her journey follow her on Instagram @brookepass

This week we welcome life coach, Emily Christensen, to discuss effective ways to start conversations with our children about pornography. We discuss the cycle of shame surrounding pornography and Emily says, “shame comes from not talking about it at all... When we keep things a secret, we increase the curiosity and allure factor.” We also discuss protecting our children's innocence. What actually destroys innocence is your child viewing pornography when they aren’t prepared because you haven’t talked about it and are weird about it.  We discuss that in order to protect their innocence we have to get really comfortable with the uncomfortable and create space and safety in our home where any topic can be discussed. Emily Christensen is a perfectly, imperfect wife and mother of three who believes in the power of family dinners and do-overs. Faith and family are her two greatest priorities. Emily was raised in an active Latter-day Saint home that was deeply impacted by pornography and is intimately aware of how pornography can affect individuals and families. Although professionally her background is in commercial real estate, personally her background is in supporting families (including her own) that have been impacted by pornography. For over 19 years she has been doing both. Emily has presented to a variety of church groups, trained church leaders and presented at BYU Women’s Conference on topics related to pornography. In 2019 she became a Certified Life Coach through the Life Coach School. In her coaching practice she works with individuals and families impacted by pornography and also teaches parents how to prevent the compulsive use of pornography in children. Connect with her here:  Instagram: @emilychristensencoaching Facebook: Emily Christensen Coaching Email: [email protected] Website: www.emilychristensencoaching.com (launching soon)

We are excited to provide a bonus episode this week! As you recall from this week's episode, we talk about how parents demonstrate to their children, that they have confidence in their children by being fearless communicators. We wanted to provide an excellent resource for parents when discussing the topic of sex and sexuality with their children. This story is an honest and fun way to discuss with your children the feelings involved with having sex and the consequences of their choice.  Dr. Fred Dodini wrote a story entitled, All U's Must Choose. Enjoy! Be sure to follow us on Instagram @fromthemouthsofbabespodcast and Facebook.  Rate, Review & Subscribe! 

Welcome to part 2 of our series as we discuss Dr. Fred Dodini's book, Shine Brighter: Choosing a Life of Greater Clarity, Purpose and Joy.  In this episode we discuss the three kinds of parents as it pertains to the sun, moon and star metaphor. Dr. Dodini shares the "Prime Directive" of parenting and what all children need to thrive. We discuss the four parenting styles and how being a fearless communicator in your home will provide the best environment for children to succeed and how principles of light and truth will be passed on to future generations.  To purchase Dr. Dodini's book visit any online bookstore such as Amazon or Barnes & Noble.  To connect with Dr. Dodini contact him at [email protected]

This week we welcome Dr. Fred Dodini to the podcast. Dr. Fred Dodini has been a therapist, life coach and family life educator for the past 20+ years and resides in Indianapolis, IN. He has enjoyed the diversity of life’s experiences through careers in the entertainment industry (toured with a rock n’ roll band for 8 years), experience in business and behavioral health. He has been married for 48 years and is the father of 10 children and papa to 32 grandchildren. He recently published a book entitled, Shine Brighter: Choosing a life of Greater Clarity, Purpose and Joy. In this episode, Dr. Dodini shares with us a metaphor that explains the options we all have in life and how our choices determine our fate in this life and shape our destinies in the life to come. We discuss how this destiny determining process begins with choosing the type of person we want to be (Sun, Moon, or Star) and how applying the principles, and practices that go along with that choice will determine our outcome as individuals, spouses, parents and citizens in the world. Specifically, in this episode we examine the "Three Kinds of Spouses" that we can choose to be. We discuss principles of intimacy, trust and vulnerability using a house as a metaphor.  To purchase Dr. Fred Dodini's book visit any online book store such as Amazon or Barnes & Noble, etc. You can also contact Dr. Fred Dodini at [email protected]. 

This week we welcome back Dr. Julie Hanks! We continue where our conversation left off and talk about the idealization of motherhood and it's effects on all women. We talk about how being secure in your own choices allows for better connection-- connection with other women and with our children. 

This week's episode was super fascinating. Cara and I were educated when it comes to the benefits of chiropractic work in pregnancy and pediatrics by Dr. Nancy Elwartowski-Cooper.  Dr. Nancy started to see that kids were getting sick more often and put on more medication. With seeing the increase in ear infections, colic, reflux, autism and more, she went back to school to get more specialized training for pregnant women and children.  Dr. Nancy has been getting adjusted since birth and has never had to take medicines, vaccines, or antibiotics. She enjoys vacationing in Northern Michigan, where she and her family enjoy their wave runner on the lakes. She really enjoys hot yoga, volunteering at her daughter’s school and baking. She has miniature dachshund named Ozzie and a cat name Peanut. She also enjoys watching football and is a big University of Michigan fan. For more information visit her website found here. https://www.kids-chiropractor.com/

This week we welcome Ralphie Jacobs from @simplyonpurpose to talk with us about the effects of screen time on a child's developing brain. Studies show that 77% of parents are saying that raising their kids is harder nowadays because of technology; and kids wish their parents would get off their phones.  Psychology Today says that, parents using their phones in front of their children causes more distress and reduces resilience in children. We model behavior for our children. We send messages and social cues to our children. So whether that's establishing boundaries for yourself or your children, this is a great conversation.  Ralphie lives in Austin Texas with her husband and their 4 daughters.  As an Early Childhood Education expert Ralphie quickly learned that the best way to impact a child’s life for good is to teach parents.  She founded @simplyonpurpose where she writes about parenting, family culture, and living with purpose.  Her audio course changed thousands of homes.  She also travels across the country speaking at workshops on positive parenting. Check out some of her free resources on her website. https://simplyonpurpose.org/

It's sexy summer and this week we welcome Dan Purcell, host of Get Your Marriage On podcast to the episode to discuss how to heat things up in the bedroom. We are stewards of our own sexuality and it's our responsibility to increase our health and understanding when it comes to healthy sexuality. Dan gives us tips and tricks on things you can do to spice things up in the bedroom. He talks about metabolism of cues when it comes to desire, and the laws of the sex universe.  We know it can be tricky to find respectful and classy resources and information. While this episode does talk about sex, masterbation and pornography, we strive to make it not raunchy, but also not lame.  To learn more about some of the apps (Intimately Us, Just Between Us, Anatomy of Marriage) Dan and his wife Emily have created you can visit their website.  https://getyourmarriageon.com/

This week we welcome back Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife to expound more on the topic of the power of female sexuality. We discuss the effects of the "good girl" syndrome, the art of desire, and talk about challenging beliefs we have grown up learning when it comes to sexuality.  If something from this episode resonates with you and you would like to learn more, check out Dr. Finlayson-Fife's courses here. https://finlayson-fife.com/courses If you are interested in attending an in-person retreat or workshop, you can find events listed here.  https://finlayson-fife.com/workshops As always, we appreciate the feedback so please leave us a review, like us on Facebook and Instagram, share your favorites from our episodes on your social media!!

We asked for stories and you delivered! This week we share your stories that came out of the mouths of your little babes. These kids are precious and hilarious! This is an episode you won't want to miss! Listen to see if your story gets featured. 

This week we welcome Danielle Calder to the podcast. It is a thought provoking episode on how to navigate boundaries within religion and relationships. Danielle says, "we teach people how to treat us." She teaches us practical ways to communicate our boundaries, in whatever stage we are of setting them.  Danielle Calder is an associate clinical social worker, therapist, researcher, and influencer in Carlsbad, California where she lives with her husband Jordan and their daughter Emmeline. Danielle has a bachelor's degree in Family Life and Psychology and a Master's degree in Social Work from Brigham Young University. She teaches live online classes about mental health and relationships through her company called There may be typos that you can follow on Instagram @theremaybetypos. She also runs @ourmotherinheaven an online organization that shares information about God the Mother from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including prophetic teachings and quotes from general officers and church leaders, with the aim of decreasing shame and stigma around honoring and worshiping Heavenly Mother.

This week we welcome Meredith Redmon to the podcast! We discuss finding grace in the messy side of motherhood. Let's be honest, motherhood is messy, but there is also a lot of joy, humor, and growth for both us as the mommas and the kiddos. We talk about how to find connection and regaining our sense of self at the beginning of motherhood and how naturally there is tension between expectations and the reality of motherhood.  Meredith Redmon is a former pediatric ICU RN turned SAHM to two precious littles and one fur baby. She’s been married for seven years to her husband, Travis. He’s an ER doctor with an affinity for all things outdoors. She’s a lover of all things carbohydrate based, particularly salt and vinegar chips. She is the author of Dear Jesus, Send Coffee, which will be released August 31, 2021. Her  goal is to make sure each mama knows that while her journey is unique, we are all united in motherhood. You are the perfect mother to your children both on the hard days and on the cake walks. She  wrote her book to help mothers feel less alone in this beautiful, messy, chaotic, amazing journey! Instagram: @motherhoodbymeredith Blog: Motherhood By Meredith  Check out the book tab to find out where you can purchase her book, Dear Jesus, Send Coffee (releasing August 31, 2021)