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  • Becoming the Parent Your Children Need (Guest message)

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    Would it surprise you to discover that your children don't need the perfect parent? 
    Nope! They need YOU--just the way you are! 
    In this episode my editor shares some perspectives inspired by some of the other recent episodes. 
    Have you ever felt "parenting-induced ADD?" These words of encouragement to young mothers in the thick of raising children will inspire you! 

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    Here's to your joy-filled life!

    -Mary

    14 min
  • Writing Your Story (Interview)

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    Janelle is a powerful, independent woman! She has learned to trust herself, since an early age. But she has recently learned to also trust in God. How did that happen? In this episode, you will hear her fascinating story and the 6-step formula that changed everything for her!
    (Sneak preview: Janelle is writing a book about her experiences. It will be coming out soon! There is so much more than you will hear in this podcast! We will let you know when the book is available.)

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    Here's to your joy-filled life!

    -Mary

    38 min
  • Swimming Upstream

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    Don’t let the currents of life drag you away from your goals and dreams. Choose your destination! And swim upstream to achieve it!

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    Here's to your joy-filled life!

    -Mary

    6 min
  • A Mixed Faith Family (Interview)

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    Robin's story begins the same as many people today. We start life with ideals and expectations, but then things start to change. Relationships are good, then values move apart, faith challenges come, and hearts begin to divide. 
    What do you do when that happens? 
    Robin shares how she and her family have dealt with the challenges that often make people decide to separate. They made the decision to stay together, despite the challenges. 
    Perhaps her path is different from yours, but the principles that she  learned on the journey are powerful! This podcast can change the trajectory of your whole life, as it has done for her! 

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    Here's to your joy-filled life!

    -Mary

    57 min
  • A Grand Adventure! (Interview)

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    Embrace the Ordinary! Bethany has a life that is very extra-ordinary! Yet to her, it is just daily life! In this podcast, you will learn how she creates space for her children to BE children, how she intentionally protects their childhood and imagination, and then works to make every day an adventure!
    Whether you have children, are a child, or just love children, Bethany's story will inspire you to use your own creativity to do something hard, and perhaps add adventure to YOUR day!

    Book: Once Upon a Tuesday: A Grand Adventure

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    Here's to your joy-filled life!

    -Mary

    22 min
  • Watch the Magic Happen

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    When things get tough, it’s not time to quit, but to continue forward with even greater commitment! Then you can receive greater help from the Universe— and Watch the Magic Happen!

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    Here's to your joy-filled life!

    -Mary

    5 min
  • More Than You Think!

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    When I was 13, I thought it was too late for what I wanted. Have you ever felt that way? Ever felt like you missed the boat? -too old? -too young? -too... something? Don't give up! What actually happens might not be what you wanted, but it just might be even better than you ever thought possible!

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    Here's to your joy-filled life!

    -Mary

    6 min
  • Be Patient-and Do It a lot!

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    Got fears? Me, too! Get impatient when someone else is slooow? Sometimes I’m the slow one! Try one of these suggestions. They just might work!

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    Here's to your joy-filled life!

    -Mary

    7 min
  • Mistake? - or Perfect?

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    We all have things that just don’t seem right—in parenting, in children, at work, or in everyday life. How we look at those things can make all the difference.  Try changing your perspective! —and you may find that what you thought was a mistake was actually perfect! 

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    Here's to your joy-filled life!

    -Mary

    7 min
  • Managing Change (Interview)

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     Do you have a hard time dealing with change? What challenges have created shifts in how you thought your life would be? MaryAnn is a "project person." She has excelled in the many incredible projects that she has set her mind to! She has had her own business and shared her wisdom on dozens of stages. She has published a book, has her own podcast and coaching program, and has influenced thousands of followers. But she has also left everything (twice!) to support her family! And yet she still shares encouragement and messages regularly on her social platforms. You will LOVE hearing her story of faith, courage and clarity as she continues to build despite the challenges she has experienced!
    Book: "Becoming a Present Parent" on Amazon and at BecomingaPresentParent.com
    Podcast: "Gotta Love Family"
    Facebook: Mary.A.Johnson908 or homeschoolcoach
    Website: maryannjohnsoncoach.com

    We love hearing from you!

    For more discussion, join us in the Beyond Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/538808736953034

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    Podcast Email: [email protected]
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    Here's to your joy-filled life!

    -Mary

    47 min

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Feeling stuck in a cookie cutter life? Struggling to inject order into schedule, children, work, and budget? No time for YOU and your UNIQUE needs? In this podcast, you will find insights from…