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Thriving with 8 Podcast
by Candace Larson: Christian mother of 8
Thriving with 8 is a podcast for moms. As moms we are constantly in survival mode, but motherhood is so much more than surviving. When we learn to thrive, which is daily progression not perfection, we will have joy even while doing dishes, folding laundry, and changing diapers. Join me, Candace Larson (mother of 8), to discuss the ups and downs of being a mom so we can keep thriving!
Episodes
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E102: Happy 8th Birthday Thriving With 8 Podcast
Thriving With 8 Podcast just turned 8 years old! It's time to celebrate this accomplishment and the journey of creating this podcast. Listen as I share how it all began over 8 years ago, how I came to live by the motto of "it never hurts to ask", and how this podcast has enchanced my motherhood...
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E101: Small & Simplified Fitness for Moms // Nichole Minton
Staying fit and getting healthy are often listed with our New Years Resolutions. Well, we're almost halfway through the year... how are you doing with your fitness goals? In this episode, Women's Strength and Wellness Coach, Nichole Minton, shares small and simple things we can do to progress on...
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E100: 2nd Place is Worth Celebrating
Thriving With 8 Podcast made it to episode 100! Thanks for listening- a podcast is no good without listeners! What if we have it wrong? What if taking 2nd place is just as wonderful as first, but for different reasons. Listen as I share what my little boy taught me about 2nd place and the value…
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E99: Finding Rest for Our Weary Mom Souls // Ashlee Miller
Are you bone tired and soul tired at the same time? Although exhaustion in motherhood is common, we can feel joyful and weary, excited and exhausted, grateful and tired. When we choose to walk everyday with Christ we will find His Rest. Christ will walk by our side, just like a friend, if we let...
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E98: Holiday Traditions That Matter Most
Have you stopped to think about which holiday tradititons matter most to your family? There's so much to do during this season. How much of it can be set aside without anyone caring? While we can definitely get ideas from other families, it's important not to compare what our families do (or…
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E97: Thriving Through Serving // Melissa Draper
"Drapers are doers"! That is the motto Melissa Draper has established with her family, both in word and example. As a lover of service, she teaches her kids to say "yes" whenever possible when an opportunity to serve occurs. She is constantly looking for ways that her family can look outside of...
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E96: Less Stress & More Meaning for the Holidays// Saren Eyre Loosli
As we approach the holiday season, stress and overwhelm threaten to sneak in. But that doesn't need to be the case! We can have less stress and more meaning during the holidays as we focus on what matters most. As Saren Eyre Loosli says, "Less is more." In this episode of Thriving With 8 Podcast,...
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E95: Thriving Through Kindness & Compassion// Rachel Bonner
Rachel Bonner and her husband wanted to teach kids about different aspects of life that we may never experience, but would be helpful to understand, in order to show increased kindness and love to others. They were inspired to write A Cultivate Series, which consists of 3 wonderful children's…
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E94: Enneagram for Moms // Beth McCord
Do you ever wonder why you think, feel or respond to the challenges and joys of motherhood the way that you do? Why don't others around you, including your kids, always see things the way you do? In this conversation with Beth McCord, the Enneagram Coach, we discuss the importance of…
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E93: Creating Your Elevator Pitch//Stacy Goulding
Have you ever considered that moms need an "elevator pitch"? This is an intentional way of introducing ourselves to others. The purpose is not to impress, but to share and connect with someone. As licensed health educator Stacy Goulding points out, at times it's easy for us to say "nothing" when...
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E92: Do Something to Make the Sun Shine// Jodi Orgill Brown
Jodi Orgill Brown prayed that her children would learn to serve others, see people at their heart for who they are, and have compassion. But she had no idea how those prayers would be answered. Jodi and her family have learned on a very personal level what it means to be served, as well as the…
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E91: The Sun Still Shines// Jodi Orgill Brown
Jodi Orgill Brown was living the perfect "white picket fence life" when the dizziness and headaches first began. Life quickly changed when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Jodi has learned through many hard trials including multiple surgeries, hospital stays, and a variety of health…
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E90: Reminders for a Thriving Marriage// Julia Woods
A thriving marriage doesn't just magically happen! Just like motherhood, marriage is an arena for growth. We must be intentional if we want to become the best spouse we can be. It is a process of becoming. Perfection is the lie that can discourage us from trying. In this conversation with couples...
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E89: Momivate// Regan Barnes
What motivates you to be the best mom possible? Listen to Regan Barnes, Chairmom of the nonprofit Momivate, to learn more about what it means for moms to RAISE UP society and her vision to empower and support moms. Being a full-time mom encompasses SO much so give yourself a pat on the back for…
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E88: Thriving Intentionally
Happy New Year! Do you have a word or phrase for the year? What will you focus on? Are you going to let the year happen to you or are you going to be intentional in your thriving? The choice is up to you! First of all, give yourself credit for the progress you have made this past year. Second…
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E87: Seeking Christ in Motherhood//Neill Marriott
Motherhood is not a solo job. We need Christ by our side in our motherhood journey. It's our ressponsibility to seek Him. As we courageously lean into this relationship and partnership with God, we will receive spiritual guidance that blesses us and our children. Listen to Neill Marriott, mother…
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Bonus Episode: Grief & Loss During the Holidays//Tiffany Papageorge
The holiday season is such a joyful time...for most people. But for many the holidays are a time of grief and loss. They can trigger memories of losing a loved one. They can be a hard time for single parents or for those without funds to provide Christmas for their children. In this short bonus...
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E86: Helping Our Kids Acknowledge, Feel & Heal From Grief & Loss//Tiffany Papageorge
When we hear about loss and grief our thoughts tend to think of something big like death. However, there are many other ways that children experience loss including divorce, a friend moving, or losing a championship game. All of these things cause a sense of grief. Author Tiffany Papageorge was a...
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E85: We Are All Student Humans//Meghan Mitchell
We've all seen them. The "Please Be Patient Student Driver" bumper stickers. When Meghan Mitchell of The Little Lessons Podcast saw this sticker one day, it changed her. She realized that we are all "Student Humans". This has led to greater compassion, grace, and patience with others, especially...
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E84: Becoming the Next Version of Yourself//Jody Moore
Do you ever "pretend" that you are a patient, organized, or fun mom? There are times in our lives when we try characteristics on for size to see how they fit. In this episode of Thriving With 8 Podcast, Life Coach Jody Moore helps us embrace who we are as moms as we strive to become the next...
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E83: Don't Settle for the New Normal//McKenna Rose Brown
After McKenna's 4th child was born she found herself caught in a dark cloud of survival. She wondered if this was just a "new normal". But when the darkness was too much to bear she found herself wondering if her kids would be better off without her. In this episode of Thriving With 8 Podcast,...
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E82:Becoming Unstuck in Motherhood through Professional Development
Do you ever feel stuck in motherhood- like every day is stuck on "repeat"? No mom guilt necessary. We have all been there! Many times this is caused by a lack of personal progression. Since motherhood is the best job in the world, we need to participate in "professional development" and be...
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E81: Stewardship vs. Ownership in Motherhood//Ganel-Lyn Condie
As parents, we are in the business of building relationships with our children. We're in it for the long game. What will help us most is approaching parenthood with a stewardship mindset rather than one of ownership. Ganel-Lyn Condie explains the difference beautifully in this episode of Thriving...
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E80: Let's Struggle Together// Erin Stewart
As humans, we want to keep our struggles to ourselves. But what if we all choose to struggle together instead? After all, being vulnerable with others often leads to connection. Erin Stewart was inspired to write her incredible book ,"The Words We Keep", because of her own struggles wth mental...
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E79:Virtual Autism & Your Kids//Nicole Rawson
Is screen time keeping your kids from being participants in life? Do they suffer from "virtual autism"? In this episode with Nicole Rawson from Screen Time Clinic we discuss how our children's behavior and feelings are being affected by their relationship with screens, particularly gaming.…
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E78: Strengthening Families Through Game Playing//Grandpa & Grandma Beck
I don't know about you, but our family loves playing games together! It is a source of fun and strengthens our relationship as a family, creating memories that will last a lifetime. The Beck family feels the same way! That's what led them to creating Grandpa Beck's Games (some of which games our...
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E77: Raising Grateful Children By Instilling a Positive Sense of Indebtedness//Jenae Nelson
At Thanksgiving time it is common practice to make lists of the many blessings that we have. This is a wonderful place to start as we teach gratitude to our children. As they grow older however, it is important to help our children develop a positive sense of indebtedness. This understanding…
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E76: Get Off the Fence & Talk With Your Kids//Marilyn Evans
Talking about all of the dangers our kids can encounter online often feels scary and overwhelming. In this episode, Marilyn Evans of Parents Aware reminds parents of the importance of getting off the fence and talking to our kids about the dangers of pornography. These conversations need to be...
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E75: Parenting Adult Children//Bonnie Lyman
There's a lot of talk about mothering infants, toddlers, kids, and teens. But what about parenting adult children? It can be challenging making the transition from being mom to a teen to being mom to an adult. Their needs are different and our role as mother changes. In this episode Bonnie Lyman...
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E74: Teaching Teens Manners//Brooke Romney
Most children learn to say "please" and "thank you" at a young age. But what does it mean to have good manners as a teenager and why is that important? Having good manners such as pitching in, introducing yourself, and being a good passenger have long-reaching effects. Teens with manners have…
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E73: How to Plan a Week You Can Win//Jessica Jackson
Planning for your week is much more than to-do lists and putting dates on your calendar. It's about having a vision of the mom you want to become and creating pockets of time to achieve your goals for you, your family, and beyond. If you find yourself feeling bored or discouraged with motherhood…
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E72: Teaching Our Kids to Honor & Remember Those Who Pay the Price For Our Freedom//Jennie Taylor
In November 2018, Jennie and her family received the devestating news that her husband Brett had been killed in Afghanistan by friendly fire. That was the beginning of her family's change, but not the beginning of their American service and sacrifice. So what are we doing to teach our kids to...
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E71: Creating Your Life Story With An "I Can" Attitude//Miriam Laundry
As we work towards our goals and dreams in motherhood and life, we need to overcome our biggest obstacle- ourself! We can calm our inner bully by replacing it with an "I Can" attitude. Award-winning author Miriam Laundry shares her experience of developing this attitude and how she is teaching it...
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E70: Creating & Maintaining a Thriving Marriage//Mike and Candace Larson
As parents of young children it's hard to imagine the future when your kids will be grown and gone. But as important as parenthood is, someday all your kids will move out (hopefully) and you will be left home with your spouse. Are you making your marriage relationship a priority? Is your marriage...
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E69: Re-Defining Blurry Boundaries//Deborah Porter
How many of you moms have seen little fingers poking under the door while you use the restroom? Or have had a child climb into bed with you in the middle of the night? In this episode we are addressing boundaries, something all parents need! Boundaries can get blurry so it's important to…
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E68: Parenting in the Present
It's a new year and the present is NOW! This year my theme is "present"- live in the present, appreciate the present, be a present to others, and remember that God is always present. Life is too precious to be distracted by our phones while our kids are needing our attention now. It's too short…
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E67: Counting Down to a Christ-Centered Christmas//Angie Chandler
The countdown to Christmas is on! What do you do to focus on Christ during the holiday season? In this episode, Angie from Come Follow Me FHE shares how her family uses Christmas books to bring the Spirit of Christ into their home, strengthen relationships, and have fun as a family. She also…
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E66: Providing Families Hope When Facing Self-Harm & Suicide//Greg Hudnall
Suicide is not a topic parents generally avoid with their kids. It can be scary! But we need to be courageous and talk to our kids about mental health and topics such as self-harm and suicide. In this episode Greg Hudnall, the founder of Hope Squad, provides hope to families as he discusses how...
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E65: Mothering With Confidence//Deborah Porter
How do we mother with confidence amid constant mom shaming and judgement? As Deborah Porter teaches, we can feel confident in our mothering as we do what is right for our household/family and not worry about everyone else. If we aim for perfection, rather than progression, we set ourselves up for...
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E64: Working Smarter, Not Harder//Ceri Payne
Is finding balance a myth for moms or can it be a reality? Let's face it, moms cannot work harder! However, sometimes we can work smarter. Whether or not you find scheduling and management as fascinating as mom and life coach Ceri Payne does, you are bound to learn something new to save time and...
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E63: Gaining Momentum Through Your Morning Routine//Chanelle Neilson
Do you look forward to mornings? They can be rough, especially if you don't have a solid routine. In this episode Chanelle Neilson shares the many benefits of establishing a good morning routine including alone time and building a reservoir that will last through the day. Give it a try and find...
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E62: Raising an UPSTANDER//Amber Robbins
When it comes to bullying, we can all be part of the solution! As parents, we have a responsibility to raise upstanders. When bullying happens there are usually bystanders. An upstander is someone who takes a stand to help stop the bullying. This can be done in many ways including calmly...
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E61: Defining & Recognizing Bullying //Amber Robbins
Amber Robbins and her family have experienced bullying first hand. It lasted for years and even led to her family moving. As a result, she is passionate about this topic and on a crusade to educate others. Bullying is more than a fight on the playground. It is unwanted, aggressive, repeated, and...
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E60: Screen-Free Rituals, Routines, & Recharging//Andrea Davis
When it comes to media, you can have too much of a good thing! Andrea Davis of Better Screen Time shares some great tips to establish screen-free rituals, routines, and recharging in your home. This applies not only to our kids, but to us as parents too! Take time to be mindful and intentional in...
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E59: Approaching Technology with a Values-First Attitude//Jason & Lisa Frost
We are the greatest generation of parents raising the greatest generation of kids! But it can be a challenge parenting in this digital age. Jason and Lisa Frost, authors of "The Glass Between Us", offer great insight and advice into the importance of relationship and understanding as we teach our...
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E58: Raising A Child With Special Needs//Mom Panel
What a privilege to visit with parents who are raising children with special needs! Although their lives have taken a turn down an unexpected path, they handle it with love, joy, and acceptance. Their child is a light in their life and gives life new meaning and vision. Listen to incredible…
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E57: Best Mom Advice From Thriving Mom "Co-Workers" (Part 2)
We can learn so much from other moms, our "co-workers" in this motherhood journey. In this episode some special moms in my life share what they have learned and their best mom advice. Some of the great advice includes enjoying each stage of motherhood and don't wish years away, be the mom first…
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E56: Best Mom Advice from Thriving Mom "Co-Workers" (Part 1)
We can learn so much from other moms, our "co-workers" in this motherhood journey. In this episode some special moms in my life share what they have learned and their best mom advice. A recurring piece of advice was not to compare yourself with other moms. While we can and should learn from the...
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E55: Start CHATting With Your Kids// Vanessa Quigley
One of the most important jobs as a mom is to become a master story teller and create a strong family narrative. There is strength in stories! Children who know family stories feel more connected and confident. Photos, especially printed, are a great way to relive past events & prompt story...
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E53: Holy As You Are//Christie Gardiner
The word "holy" is defined as, "set apart for a sacred purpose". Doesn't that define motherhood? Friends, you are holy as you are. As Christie Gardiner explains, holiness isn't something outside ourselves, it's something within. We may not have a lot of time to study our scriptures or meditate…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Thriving with 8 is a podcast for moms. As moms we are constantly in survival mode, but motherhood is so much more than surviving. When we learn to thrive, which is daily progression not perfection, we will have joy even while doing dishes, folding laundry, and changing diapers. Join me, Candace Larson (mother of 8), to discuss the ups and downs of being a mom so we can keep thriving!
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Candace Larson: Christian mother of 8
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Thriving with 8 is a podcast for moms. As moms we are constantly in survival mode, but motherhood is so much more than surviving. When we learn to thrive, which is daily progression not perfection, we will have joy even while doing dishes, folding laundry, and changing diapers. Join me, Candace...
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