Hank's Mom Has Opinions!
by Denise Moschgat
Hank’s Mom Has Opinions is a podcast about life—the beautiful parts, the ridiculous parts, the healing parts, and the “I cannot make this shit up” parts.Hosted by Denise—a girl with a German Shorthaired Pointer named Hank and a lifetime of stories—this show blends humor, honesty, and heart in a way that feels like sitting down with your funniest, realest friend. Every episode brings a little chaos (courtesy of Hank, whose love language is mild violence), a little reflection, and a lot of truth about what it means to survive the hard stuff and still find joy.
Episodes
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Episode 22: That Snake has a Plan!
A dead snake was lying beside the trail. At least, it appeared to be dead. Within minutes, my brain had given that snake motive, strategy, cognitive reasoning, and a personal interest in my walking route. Meanwhile, Hank—the professional scent hunter—remained magnificently oblivious. In this...
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The Five Gates: Serenity Prayer Edition
What if the Serenity Prayer isn’t a prayer of surrender—but a roadmap? In this episode of Hank’s Mom Has Opinions, I take a deeper look at three familiar lines and discover just how much they have to say about peace, boundaries, courage, discernment, and detachment. Because accepting what we…
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The Accumulation Effect - Espisode 4 - Accumulated Distance
Distance rarely happens all at once. More often, it accumulates—in missed conversations, neglected habits, unresolved hurts, and all those little promises that we’ll get back to it tomorrow. In this episode of Hank’s Mom Has Opinions, we’re talking about what happens when the things we once...
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The Five Gates: You can Choose Your Own Peace
Peace isn't something someone else gives you. It's something you choose—again and again. In this episode, we're talking about what it really means to protect your peace, even when life feels messy and the people around you haven't exactly gotten their act together. We'll explore the choices that...
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Clear Eyes...Full Heart...Cant Lose!'
Life has a way of pulling us toward extremes. Sometimes our past makes us so guarded that we stop fully participating in life. Other times, hope clouds our judgment and we ignore what's right in front of us. Inspired by the iconic Friday Night Lights mantra, "Clear eyes. Full hearts. Can't lose,"...
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Episode 20 - Chaos is a Personality. Creating it is a Choice
This week on Hank's Mom Has Opinions, we're talking about the difference between being chaos and creating chaos. Because let's be honest: we're all a little chaotic sometimes. We forget things. We make mistakes. We trip over our own feet—sometimes literally. But there's a difference between…
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The Grief Journals: Coming Out on the Other Side
The Grief Journals concludes with a conversation about what comes after survival. In Part Two: Coming Out on the Other Side, Denise reflects on the years following the loss of her son, Ethan, and the difficult work of learning how to live with grief instead of simply enduring it. This isn't a…
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The Crash Out Series - Episode 2 Midnight is a Terrible Life Coach
Somewhere between 11 PM and 1 AM, tiny problems suddenly become life-altering catastrophes. A weird text tone means your relationship is doomed. A random stomach ache becomes medically fascinating. And somehow your exhausted brain decides midnight is the perfect time to reevaluate your entire...
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The Grief Journals - Episode 1 - The Moment Everything Breaks
Part One of a deeply personal two-part series on grief. In this episode of Hank’s Mom Has Opinions, Denise talks about the immediate aftermath of losing her son, Ethan, eight years ago — the shock, disbelief, numbness, and quiet reality of learning how to survive a life you never would have…
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Episode 18 - Boundaries: The Part Where People Get Uncomfortable
Boundaries sound simple…until you actually have to set one. In this episode, we take a calm, honest look at what boundaries really are—and what they’re not. Because they’re not about controlling other people, starting conflict, or pushing others away. They’re about protecting your capacity, your...
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Episode - 17 Patterns over Access
What if the version of you that people experience…isn’t random? In this episode, I unpack a thought that hit me the second I opened my eyes: “People will get the version of me they deserve.” Okay…slightly villain-coded. We clean it up. This becomes a conversation about patterns, boundaries, and...
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The Accumulation Series - Episode 3 Accumulated Patterns
Sometimes it's not about what we expected - or even how we felt when things didn't go that way. Sometimes the real clarity comes from what keeps happening over and over again. In this episode, we break down the difference between expectations, disappointment, and patterns - and why patterns are…
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Episode 16 - Drink Your Water and Do a Sanity Check
In this episode of Hank’s Mom Has Opinions, we explore the art of not immediately reacting to… everything. “Drink Your Water and Do a Sanity Check” is a simple, practical framework for slowing down, checking your emotional state, and responding with intention instead of impulse. Through a very...
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Episode 15 - The Air Chomp!
What started as a ridiculous little habit—my dog staring atme and air chomping like a tiny, unhinged dinosaur—turned into something…surprisingly insightful. In this episode, we’re talking about Hank’s newest ritual,the unspoken invitation behind it, and how something as simple as “making the face...
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Episode 14 - Texts I Don't Respond To
Ever get a text that isn't bad...but also isn't good - and somehow it lives rent-free in your head anyway? In this episode, I'm talking about those low-effort, vague messages that don't quite warrant a response but still manage to take up way more mental space than they deserve. Why do they stick...
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The Crash Out Series Episode 1 - When Hope Feels the Riskiest
When things feel like they're finally going right, why does it sometimes fall apart just as fast? In Episode 1 of the Crash Out Series, we're talking about the moment hope turns into doubt - and why it hits so hard. This episode breaks down: Why hope can feel surprisingly vulnerable How your…
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Episode 13 - Don't Apologize...Unless it's to your Dog
Do you ever find yourself apologizing for things that aren't your fault? Sorry for asking a question. Sorry for taking up someone's time. Sorry for having feelings. Sorry for simply existing in a room. Somewhere along the way, many of us developed the habit of over-apologizing. And while it might...
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Episode 2 - Accumulated Expectations
Where do expectations in relationships actually come from? In this second installment of The Accumulation Effect series, I explore how expectations often form quietly over time—without conversations, agreements, or even realizing they’re there. A simple morning ritual of making coffee becomes the...
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Episode 12 - Sometimes its a Warning Label and not a Red Flag
Is every uncomfortable moment a red flag - or is it just information asking to be read more carefully? In this episode of Hank's Mom Has Opinions, I explore the difference between red flags and warning labels, and why discernment matters more than panic. Inspired by watching Hank navigate his...
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Episode 11 - Trust: The Nervous System Edition
What if insecurity isn't weakness...but urgency? In this episode of Hank's Mom has Opinions, we're talking about trust - not the Pinterest-quote kind, but the lived-in, nervous-system kind. The kind where nothing is technically wrong, but your body feels twitchy anyway. We'll unpack the…
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Episode 10-Not Everyone Gets the Bucket: Emotional Capacity & Over-giving
This weeks on Hank's Mom Has Opinions, we're talking about what it really means to feel "too much" in your relationships. When expectations fall flat and effort feels one-sided, it's easy to turn the blame inward. Are you too emotional? Too needy? Too available? Or are you simply giving more than...
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Episode 1 - Accumulated Disappointment
Why do the “little things” sometimes hit so hard? In this first installment of The Accumulation Effect series, I explore what happens when small disappointments in relationships quietly stack up over time. A canceled dinner plan becomes the catalyst for a deeper realization: sometimes our…
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Episode 8 - Introducing ChatGSP
In this episode of Hank's Mom Has Opinions, I introduce ChatGSP - my German Shorthaired Pointer's version of artificial intelligence. While ChatGPT uses date and logic, ChatGSP runs on instinct, observation and an impressive commitment to snacks. Through four questions - Should I text first? How…
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Episode 7 - Be the Person Your Dog Thinks You Are
We’ve all seen the meme: “Be the person your dog thinksyou are.” But what if it’s more than just a cute saying? In this episode, Denise channels Hank’s wisdom to explorewhat our dogs already believe about us — that we are trustworthy, reliable, joyful, comforting, consistent, and forgiving.…
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Episode 6 - What is Discernment
Seems like the term discernment is the latest buzzword these days. Let's talk about what it is and what it isn't. All GSP approved!
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Episode 5 - It's Dog Water Bro!
Just because it's put in front you doesn't mean you have to take it..especially if it's dog water bro.
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Episode 4 - The Quiet Recall
Not every reconnection needs a conversation. Some just need recognition.
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Episode 3 - Train Your Brain to Sit and Stay
Ever wish your brain would just chill? Dive in with me as I talk about how I got my GSP - and my brain - to sit and stay! I promise you won't be disappointed.
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Episode 2 - What is a GSP Anyway?
Dive into the weird world of the German Shorthaired Pointer with all their quirks and qualities and I promise you will learn a little about yourself as well!
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Episode 1 Hank's Mom Has Opinions!
Welcome to Hank’s Mom Has Opinions! A podcastabout life—the beautiful parts, the ridiculous parts, the healing parts, and the “I cannot make this shit up” parts. I hope you come away with a little humor, a little life lesson and knowing that you're actually doing way better than you thought!
About this show
Hank’s Mom Has Opinions is a podcast about life—the beautiful parts, the ridiculous parts, the healing parts, and the “I cannot make this shit up” parts.Hosted by Denise—a girl with a German Shorthaired Pointer named Hank and a lifetime of stories—this show blends humor, honesty, and heart in a way that feels like sitting down with your funniest, realest friend. Every episode brings a little chaos (courtesy of Hank, whose love language is mild violence), a little reflection, and a lot of truth about what it means to survive the hard stuff and still find joy.
Hosted by
Denise Moschgat
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