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Sendy Mom
by Becky Brouwer
The hardest part of achieving a goal is starting. Being sendy means making courageous decisions to try something before you have all of the answers. This podcast will remind you of the remarkable life you are living and will give you new ideas to make your life more meaningful and exciting and give you courage to accomplish your goals by stopping the negative voices in your head and just sending it!
Episodes
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From Fear to Freedom: One Mom's Leap Into the Unknown
Listen to my harrowing tale of sailing through the Whitsunday Islands, as I talk to Sarah Fowler about taking risks, and saying yes to an infertility diagnosis, a move to Belgium with an eight-week-old baby, and a quick decision to move to Hawaii. This week, Sarah opens up about what it actually...
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Just Keep Playing: How to Keep Moving in Music, Marriage and Business
What happens when a classically trained pianist ends up spending 30 years in a rock band, recording ambient drone music with her husband, and building a business she never trained for? Juliet Preston joins Becky to talk about growing up different, letting go of comparison, and why "just stay with...
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Building a Business, and a Marriage: Courage, Connection, and Midlife Reinvention (Pt. 2 of 2)
Haley Taylor and her husband built an international art business in a garage. Along the way, she had to relearn what actually makes her valuable. In Part 2, Haley shares marriage and business boundaries, why saying no is an act of love, ditching the need for external validation, and remembering...
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The Courage to Fall Apart: Eating Disorders, Dropping Out, and Finding Herself (Pt. 1 of 2)
What happens when a teenager who's never been allowed to say "I'm scared" gets put on a plane alone to Hong Kong? Haley Taylor opens up about a high-achieving childhood, a teenage eating disorder, and dropping out of high school — and the solo international trip that taught her she could trust...
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Bonus: All Shall Be Well: The Radical Courage of Julian of Norwich
What do you do when the world is literally falling apart around you? Julian of Norwich was born into 14th-century England, survived the Black Plague, twice, possibly lost her family, and then voluntarily sealed herself into a single room for thirty years as an anchoress to the chapel Julian in...
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Bridge Souls: One Woman's Miraculous Adoption Journey (Pt. 2 of 2)
What does it look like when divine timing meets radical courage? In Part 2, holistic coach Cherie Burton shares the miraculous stories behind adopting her two youngest children — a son she saw in a spiritual vision years before he arrived, and a daughter who came through six court hearings, a...
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The Dark Night of the Soul: A Guide to Spiritual Awakening and Transformation (Pt. 1 of 2)
What if your darkest shadows held your greatest wisdom? Holistic coach Cherie Burton joins Becky to explore shadow work, emotional alchemy, and breaking generational trauma cycles—sharing her profound journey through loss, a seven-year dark night of the soul, and two miraculous adoptions. Meet...
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Tension, Release, and the Beautiful Mess of a Courageous Life — Christie Skousen Part 2
What happens when a woman built for intensity has no outlet for it? For Christie Skousen, the answer was redirecting all of it toward her five-month-old — and quickly realizing that wasn't going to work. Part 2 picks up with Christie rebuilding: starting the Peery Piano Academy from scratch,...
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Tension, Release, and the Beautiful Mess of a Courageous Life — Christie Skousen Part 1
Christie Skousen grew up in a household where practicing piano two hours a day was as non-negotiable as brushing your teeth — the daughter of the legendary Irene Peery Fox, who was performing at Carnegie Hall while pregnant with Christie. By age nine, Christie was teaching piano to pay her own…
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From Nepal at 15 to Launching An Art Business: Leslie Morley on Faith, Fear, and Creative Calling
At fifteen, Leslie Morley boarded a plane to Nepal alone. She lived in a rural village, served in an orphanage, and came home with a worldview she’s still unpacking. But the bravest thing she’s ever done wasn’t Nepal—or starting her art business painting Heavenly Mother. The bravest thing is...
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How to Say Yes When Life Feels Unfair: Raising Special Needs Kids, Cancer, and Loss
She lost a child. She’s raising a daughter with Down syndrome and autism. She battled breast cancer—and still chose to say yes. In this powerful episode of the Sendy Mom Podcast, Kim Dodds shares how she navigates grief, special needs parenting, and serious illness with resilience, faith, and a...
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How to Connect with Your Children: The Surprising Science of “Good Enough” Parenting
You’re right. There is a secret to raising resilient children. In this episode of the Sendy Mom Podcast, host Becky Brouwer sits down with parenting expert, TaLisha Landon to talk about connecting with children in nature, understanding where tantrums come from, and how to show up with…
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What You Need To Know About Ukraine
What would you do if your home country suddenly went to war? When Russia invaded Ukraine, Svitlana Miller watched from Utah as friends and family fled their homes. Instead of feeling helpless, she acted. What started as a small effort to help loved ones grew into To Ukraine With Love, a nonprofit...
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The Mighty Pray-er: Finding God
How do you hear God in a noisy world? In this powerful episode of the Sendy Mom Podcast, Becky Brouwer sits down with certified forest therapy guide and author Brittney Barney to explore how slowing down in nature can heighten your spiritual awareness and deepen your connection with God. After...
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When Life Falls Apart: Navigating Crisis with Clarity and Compassion
What do you do when life permanently changes? In this deeply honest conversation, Meredith Parfet — CEO, crisis strategist, hospice chaplain, and mother — shares how losing a sister, surviving a near-death childbirth, and navigating business failure reshaped her understanding of grief, identity,...
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Clarity Comes After Faith: Trusting Your Customized Curriculum with Amy Antonelli
Most of us are waiting for clarity before we move forward. But what if clarity comes after we take the step? In this powerful conversation, Amy Antonelli and Becky Brouwer challenge the idea that life must follow a predictable order. Instead, they invite you to hold a visual vision of who you are...
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Resilient Parenting, Risk-Taking, and Medical Aesthetics Done Right
How do you teach your children structure and resilience—while also recognizing when your own life needs to change? In this episode of the Sendy Mom Podcast, host Becky Brouwer sits down with Rachel Lark, a former ICU and ER nurse turned medical aesthetics entrepreneur, to talk about parenting,...
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What Fanny Bullock Workman Taught Us About Courage, Money, and Marriage
Join me for a hike! 2026 Sendy Mom Mountain Ascent Form In this episode of the Sendy Mom Podcast, Becky Brouwer explores the life and legacy of Fanny Bullock Workman, a pioneering woman mountaineer who defied societal norms in the early 1900s. Through her adventures and achievements, Fanny...
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Normalizing Risk-Taking: Setting Impossible Goals with Jenn Drummond
What is your Sendy goal for this year? Whatever mountain you are climbing in your life, Jenn Drummond will inspire you to keep moving. You don’t need to have a traumatic event to change. Small changes can be significant. Jenn and I talk about hiring a coach, world records, raising children to be...
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How to Do Hard Things: Pain, Purpose & Personal Growth
What happens when you willingly choose to run 100 miles through the night—and why would any mother do it? In this episode of The Sendy Mom Podcast, Becky sits down with ultra-marathoner Allison Stratton, a woman whose life has been shaped by grit, heartbreak, community, and the relentless pursuit...
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Clara Hale’s Legacy of Love and Healing + 5 Steps to Choosing a Charity You Can Trust
If you want to give to a good cause but aren’t sure where your money really goes, this episode is for you. Becky shares the inspiring story of Clara “Mother” Hale—a Harlem grandmother who cared for more than 1,000 drug-exposed babies—and uses her legacy to teach you five essential steps for...
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Raising Children with Complex Needs: Teaching Love, Empathy, and Charity
If you’ve ever wondered how to stay patient in chaos, advocate for a child with complex needs, or rebuild after heartbreak, this conversation is a grounded, generous look at resilience from a mother who has lived it. In this episode, Becky talks with Candace Bergquist—an identical mirror twin,...
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Late Bloomer, Bold Beginner: What Julia Child Can Teach You About Reinvention
Googling “how to start a new project,” “how to be a beginner again,” “how to get out of a rut,” or “am I too old to learn a new skill?” Julia Child’s late-bloomer story is your playbook. Becky shares five courage lessons from Julia’s life—from joining the OSS, bombing in speaking French, and...
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The Recipe for Resilience: Illness, Influence, and Inspiration
What Would You Do If You Knew You Were Dying? In this week’s Sendy Mom episode, I talk with Rachel Farnsworth, founder of The Stay at Home Chef, about her extraordinary journey through severe health challenges and her rise as one of the most beloved online food creators in the world. Rachel has...
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Finding your “Flow”: Who was Trudy Ederle?
What does it really mean to find your flow? In this episode of the Sendy Mom Podcast, Becky Brouwer dives into the story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to swim across the English Channel — and the woman who taught the world what it means to be in sync with your body, your purpose, and your...
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Running Toward Courage: Lessons in Resilience From 10 Ironmans
What does it take to complete 10 Ironmans, 24 marathons, and 3 ultra-mountain bike races—while raising four kids and navigating the highs and lows of adoption and family life? In this inspiring Sendy Mom conversation, host Becky Brouwer sits down with her good friend Chris Schilling to talk about...
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From Naomi & Ruth to Modern In-Laws: 5 Keys for a Loving Relationship
Do you wish your relationship with your in-laws was closer? Try these 5 strategies to have a closer relationship with your in-law. Relationships between mother and daughter-in-law don’t need to be strained and every relationship takes time and effort to develop. In this episode, I go into great...
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Having Conversations with your Daughter-In-Law: Planting Positivity
If you’ve ever wondered how to nurture a healthy in-law relationship—or how to raise kids, plants, and a family dream all at once—this episode is for you. Becky sits down with her daughter-in-law, Kaitlyn Brouwer, to talk about growing things: children, gardens, relationships, and mindsets....
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How You Can Help End Poverty: From Crickets to Crops and Feeding the 7,000
Ever wonder if you can make a difference to the thousands of children living in poverty? I had a great conversation with Trixie Espinosa. Trixie grew up hungry, foraging for crickets and mushrooms in the mountains of the Philippines. Today, she’s feeding 7,000 children every single day through…
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How to Push Past Limits and Find Your “Current Perfect”
What does it take to run a marathon, teach across cultures, launch a nonprofit, and still stay humble? In this inspiring episode of the Sendy Mom Podcast, host Becky Brouwer sits down with Dr. Carmen Hall—pianist, master teacher, humanitarian, athlete, and mom. From growing up on a tree farm in...
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The Truth About Parenting Neurodivergent Kids (And Why You're Not Alone)
Ever feel like no one really gets what it’s like to parent a neurodivergent child? Children with ADHD or Autism have needs and so do their parents. You’re not alone. In this episode of The Sendy Mom Podcast, I sit down with the hilarious and refreshingly real Marci Morrison, (@marcibmor) mom of...
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Practical Ways to Build Faith and Courage in Difficult Seasons
Ever felt stuck—like anxiety, money struggles, or big life changes are holding you back? In this episode, I talk with Karissa Dodds, a mom of four, teacher, and business owner who has walked through financial stress, self-doubt, and tough transitions—and discovered resilience along the way. Her...
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Teaching Kids to Work, Love, and Be Bored: Wisdom from a Mom of 8
Dorothy Scoresby grew up shy on a quiet Idaho farm—but a message from a classmate in 4th grade changed everything. In this episode of the Sendy Mom Podcast, Dorothy shares how she slowly stepped out of her shell, raised 8 children to value hard work and sibling connection, and discovered peace…
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Embracing Change, Making Choices, and Finding Joy: Jen Lambert’s Inspiring Story
What if embracing life’s changes could lead you to unexpected joy? Jen Lambert—community builder, run club founder, and resilience champion—shares how her childhood in foster care, the loss of her mother, and big family decisions shaped her into the optimistic, grounded woman she is today. In…
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Women Doing Something! Teaching Love with Rachel Miner of Bellwether International
Meet Rachel Miner, a powerhouse in the field of genocide prevention and community engagement. Rachel shares her journey from her educational background in economics and public policy to her work with Bellwether, an NGO focused on preventing genocide through community-driven initiatives. We talk...
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Bonus: Hard Things: Eleanor Roosevelt’s Guide to Speaking, Having Conversations, and Being Brave
What does it look like to speak with courage, even when you're terrified? In this Sendy Mom Spotlight, we explore how Eleanor Roosevelt learned to communicate with confidence, despite being shy, unsure of her worth, and often overwhelmed by motherhood and public pressure. From awkward dinners to...
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How to be Awesomer: Coaching Your Body and Your Mind to Reach Your Potential
What if satisfied isn't the same as fulfilled? Stephanie Wilson is a fitness instructor and life coach who helps people close the gap between the life they have and the one they're capable of — physically and mentally. This conversation goes deep on resilience, personal growth, and what it…
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Bonus: Starting With Nothing: Lessons from Madam C.J. Walker for Modern Entrepreneurs
Do you have an idea? Do you need some encouragement in your parenting? This is the episode for you! Draw inspiration from the life of Madam C.J. Walker, the first female self-made millionaire in America. There are challenges and triumphs of being a mother and an entrepreneur. It is important to...
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From $80 to an eBay Business: Sendy Entrepreneurship
What can you build from 80 dollars and a willingness to figure it out? Elise Freeman built a thriving family business — and she did it while raising four kids, navigating her son's diabetes diagnosis, and showing up for humanitarian work in South America. Growing up as the daughter of a...
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Bonus: Raising a Thrill Seeker: Lessons from Debby Pastrana
What do you do when your kid is wired for speed, danger, and adrenaline? In this episode of the Sendy Mom podcast, Becky Brouwer dives into the wild, inspiring story of Debby Pastrana—mom of extreme sports legend Travis Pastrana—who raised one of the most fearless athletes in the world. We…
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Having Conversations with Teenagers: Screentime Limits, Procrastination, and Being Sendy
What does it actually feel like to be a teenager right now? Becky's 16-year-old son Aaron wandered into her office one night, started teasing her about her podcast — and walked out having just recorded an episode. This one is raw, real, and a little bit hilarious. Aaron opens up about...
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Bonus: What Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun taught me about Trusting Myself
Discover the inspiring story of Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun—royal portrait artist, mother, and survivor of revolution. This episode is for moms balancing creativity, confidence, and the challenges of raising young adults. Learn how one woman painted her way through fear and found courage in every...
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Balancing Your Creative Genius with Motherhood without the Guilt: Art After Motherhood
What if your creativity wasn't competing with your motherhood — it was proof of it? Denise Gasser is a painter, creative mentor, and mom of four boys who has spent 18 years proving that art and chaos can not only coexist, they can fuel each other. Her viral series Art After Motherhood was born…
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Bonus: Everything is "Figureoutable": Spotlight on Margarete Steiff
What does it mean to be “Figureoutable”? Listen as we explore what it means to be truly free by believing in yourself. Gain confidence in your ability to figure things out and trust your creativity and ingenuity. You can be the entrepreneur you believe you can become as you figure it out and just...
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Faith Pioneer: Building Women's Community in Switzerland
What does it look like to move to a foreign country at 19, build a life of radical hospitality, and still find the faith to hold everything together when tragedy strikes? Heidi Aeschbacher has done all of it. In this episode, Becky sits down with her dear friend from Zürich, Switzerland — a woman...
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Bonus: “What Will You Do With Your One Wild and Precious Life?” – The Wisdom of Mary Oliver
In this Bonus Episode of the Sendy Mom podcast, we are going to dive into the works and life of Mary Oliver. We talk about narratives teaching through metaphor. Through nature, Mary Oliver takes us through themes of courage, stillness, and grace. In her poems, Mary emphasizes the importance of...
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Hazel’s Story of Faith, Courage, Hope, and Addiction Recovery
What happens when the life you've built looks good but doesn't feel good? In this episode, Becky sits down with Hazel Mason — life coach, addiction recovery counselor, and someone who has lived the hard way through alcohol addiction and an ongoing eating disorder. Hazel now helps women break free...
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Bonus: Emma Smith: A Journey Through Strength and Resilience
In this episode, Becky Brouwer explores the life of Emma Smith, a remarkable woman known for her resilience, faith, and courage. Through her journey, Emma faced numerous challenges, including the trials of losing children, persecution from those outside her faith, and the complexities of…
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The Joy of Motherhood
In this episode, Becky Brouwer sits down with her sister Carrie Sybrowsky to explore the joys and challenges of intentional motherhood. They discuss resilience, teaching values, the role of boredom in creativity, and Carrie's journey through cancer, homeschooling, and founding Hyde Park Academy....
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Bonus: Spotlight on Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Women's Rights
This episode of the Sendy Mom podcast explores the life and legacy of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, a pivotal figure in the women's rights movement. The host, Becky Brouwer, delves into Stanton's early life, her challenges against societal norms, her friendship with Susan B. Anthony, and her relentless...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The hardest part of achieving a goal is starting. Being sendy means making courageous decisions to try something before you have all of the answers. This podcast will remind you of the remarkable life you are living and will give you new ideas to make your life more meaningful and exciting and give you courage to accomplish your goals by stopping the negative voices in your head and just sending it!
HOSTED BY
Becky Brouwer
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