A Longer Table

A Longer Table

By Manda CarpenterSociety & Culture
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A Longer Table episodes

  • 119: Five of My Favorite Things

    Manda sits down at the table solo today to share about 5 of her (current) favorite things:

    1. A skincare product
    2. A sleep favorite
    3. A current snack obsession
    4. A new daily rhythm
    5. Something to balance her family

      6. You can find products she mentions here: https://www.mandacarpenter.com/shop-my-favs

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      A Longer Table Podcast is hosted by Manda Carpenter. For more, visit www.mandacarpenter.com.

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      14 min
    6. 118: How do we transition out of a job, friendship, (anything!) well?

      Steve Carter is a pastor, author, and the former lead teaching pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago. A gifted teacher, Steve spends his days crafting sermons, messages, blog posts, and books to encourage people in their walk with Christ. He describes his work as humbling and vulnerable—a soul-baring process that keeps him dependent, expectant, and grounded in Christ.


      Manda sat down with him at the table to hear more about:

      • How he made the decision to leave Willow Creek
      • What he's learned about ending relationships
      • Why integrity drives everything he does
      • and how we can learn to  transition out of things well!

        • You can learn more from Steve here and grab a copy of his book The Thing Beneath The Thing here

        A Longer Table Podcast is hosted by Manda Carpenter. For more, visit www.mandacarpenter.com.


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        53 min
      • 117: How Can We Improve our Sex Lives?

        Dr. Celeste Holbrook is a sexologist, speaker and author who has dedicated her life to being a sex educator. She believes that great sex fuels a great relationship. Her mission is to help people achieve extraordinary intimacy in their lives through planned mental and behavioral changes. Manda invited her to the table to answer the following questions and more:


        • I feel like I need "perfect conditions" to be in the mood for sex. HELP!
        • The most common sex struggles for men and women?
        • Is there a benchmark for how much sex is “enough” to be considered a good, healthy sex life?
        • Does porn have a place in a healthy marriage?
        • Which toys and types of play do you recommend in the bedroom?


          • You can find more info and resources from Celeste here.

          A Longer Table Podcast is hosted by Manda Carpenter. For more, visit www.mandacarpenter.com.

          Big thanks to our sponsors:

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          1 hr 11 min
        • 116: What do People of Color Wish Their White Friends Knew?

          Marie Beecham is an advocate for social justice and unity. I invited Marie to the table to hear how she would answer the questions: 

          1. What do People of Color wish their White friends knew?
          2. What can we say or do instead of responding with “I understand”?
          3. What’s the balance of being a White ally and advocate who listens and doesn’t speak on behalf of People of Color, but speaks up appropriately instead of doing nothing?

            4. Follow and support Marie's work here.

            A Longer Table Podcast is hosted by Manda Carpenter. For more, visit www.mandacarpenter.com.

            Special thanks to our show sponsors:

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            51 min
          4. 115: How Can I Have a Healthy Relationship With My Child?

            Mary Van Geffen is an international parenting coach for moms of Spicy Ones™️ who joins A Longer Table to share how we can have a healthy relationship with our children. Mary specifically answers Manda's questions about:

            • How to get your child to cooperate more?
            • If we're spending enough time with our children? 
            • What are age-appropriate consequences? 

              • She is a true gift and a wonderful follow on Instagram @maryvangeffen.

              Shout-out to our show sponsors: 

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              48 min
            • 114: Could Self-Love Transform My Life?

              Dani De Boulay is DEI advocate, branding and social media consultant, and self-love writer and creator from NYC. She joins the table to share why she is so passionate about self-love and how it will transform your life. She and Manda also spend time discussing singleness and the significance of Dani wearing a pink suit at her corporate job.

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              56 min
            • 113: What's Life Like When Your Kids Are in Foster Care?

              Brenna Hunter's addiction to Methamphetamine (aka: Meth) cost her custody of her children and left her living on the streets in Los Angeles. She openly shares all that led to her drug use and what it was like when the Department of Children & Family Services took her kids and placed them into foster care. But that's not where her story ends! She worked hard to get clean, stay clean, and regain custody of her three children. She is an addict turned social worker who provides a much needed perspective on foster care. Our hope is that hearing Brenna reminds you once again: There Isn't a Single Person You Wouldn't Love If You Knew Their Story.

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              53 min
            • 112: What Can I Do to Make New Friends as an Adult?

              Ashley Abercrombie is the Queen of Geriatric Pregnancies and author of Love is The Resistance and Rise of The Truth Teller. She believes the best conversations happen After Hours and lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three children. In this conversation, she and Manda discuss the following:

              • Abortion 
              • The lie that we're running out of time
              • Friendship break-ups
              • What friendship *actually* looks like as an adult with a full life
              • Sobriety 

                • This episode is sponsored by ABLE, Manda's favorite clothing store that empowers both the women wearing them and the women making them. Use code ALONGERTABLE15 for a 15% discount.

                50 min
              • 111: How Can I Live a Drama-Free Life?

                Nedra Glover Tawwab, MSW, LCSW, is a New York Times best-selling author, licensed therapist, and sought-after relationship expert. Her philosophy is that a lack of boundaries and assertiveness underlie most relationship issues, and her gift is helping people create healthy relationships with themselves and others. In this conversation, she and Manda discuss the following questions and more:

                • How to differentiate a toxic or abusive relationship vs. a difficult relationship?
                • What to do when you want a closer relationship with someone but it's not being reciprocated?
                • Is there a good way to end a friendship? 

                  • Preorder Nedra's new book Drama Free & follow her on Instagram for lots of wise nuggets regarding mental health. 

                  This episode is sponsored by ABLE, Manda's favorite shop with a meaningful mission behind every cute outfit. Use code ALONGERTABLE15 for a 15% discount.

                  55 min
                • 110: Raw Reflections + Unfiltered Intentions

                  In this resurgence episode, Manda shares a thorough reflection of 2022 (personally & professionally), her five intentions for this year, and what to expect from A Longer Table going forward.

                  Mentioned in the episode:

                  • Emily P. Freeman's Episode 185: Why Makers Struggle to Get Things Done 
                  • Attend one of two Soul Care Retreats I'm hosting this year
                  • Subscribe to my newsletter & consider becoming a subscriber (it comes with INCREDIBLE perks & fuels my work!)
                    • 26 min

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