Lulu Gribbin's survival story began on June 7, 2024. While diving for sand dollars with friends on Florida's Gulf Coast, she was attacked by a bull shark, severing her left hand and part of her right leg. After waking up from surgery, Lulu's first words were "I MADE IT" and this statement has set the tone for Lulu's miraculous journey of recovery, strength, and tenacity.

Join Kari as she talks to this remarkable young lady about her story, her comeback, and her new Lulu Strong Foundation, created to support other amputees through research, technology, and prosthetics. Find the link in the show notes, and consider giving to this amazing cause as you make your end-of-the-year charitable gifts. 

Ep. 100  Show Notes:

o Find Lulu Gribbin on Instagram and LTK, Find Ellie Gibbin on Instagram and Ann Blair Gribbin on Instagram

o Lulu Gribbin is Southern Living's 2025 Southerner of the Year

o Donate to The Lulu Strong Foundation, www.https://lulustrong.com/

o Watch Lulu's Interview on Good Morning America

o  Kari's New Book for Moms Is Your Daughter Ready?

o  Kari's New Devo for Teen & College Girls: Yours, Not Hers: 40 Devotions to Stop Comparisons and Love Your Life

o  Join Kari on Substack, Instagram, or Facebook; Sign Up for Kari's email list

o  Kari’s Books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? 

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the intense sadness and pain in our world? How do you navigate heartbreak and disappointment without losing hopel? Join Kari as she talks to Bryson Kessler, who recently lost her sister, about what it means to fight the good fight and fix your eyes on heaven. 

Ep. 99  Show Notes:

o Find Bryson on Instagram at Clover and Bee and Honey for Your Heart

o Beth's Playlist 

o  Kari's New Book for Moms Is Your Daughter Ready?

o  Kari's New Devo for Teen & College Girls: Yours, Not Hers: 40 Devotions to Stop Comparisons and Love Your Life

o  Join Kari on Substack, Instagram, or Facebook; Sign Up for Kari's email list

o  Kari’s Books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? 

Everyone agrees that good health matters, so now the question is, how do you pursue health in moderation? How do you give your body the attention it deserves without creating an idol by obsessing over your workouts, your food, your weight, or your goals? Join Kari as she welcomes Meredith Mann, founder of The Peachie Spoon, back to the podcast to talk about wellness from a balanced perspective.

Ep. 98 Show Notes:

o Find Meredith at The Peachie Spoon and Instagram

o Order Meredith's New Cookbook, get her recommended glucose monitor Nutrisense using coupon code Peachie33

o  Get Kari's new books Is Your Daughter Ready? for girl moms and  Yours, Not Hers: 40 Devotions to Stop Comparisons and Love Your Life for teen and college girls

o  Join Kari on Substack, Instagram, or Facebook; Sign Up for Kari's email list

o  Kari’s other books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? 

o Listen to Kari's First Podcast with Meredith: Body Image and 5 Healthy Habits for Summer 

How do you turn a passion into a business - and grow successfully from a grassroots level? Kari talks to Hartwell Furr, the 24-year-old founder of Nanny Network, about why college is the perfect time to start a business and how she found her niche connecting Southern sorority girls with families in the Hamptons. 

Ep. 97  Show Notes:

o Find Hartwell Furr on Instagram: Hartwell Furr, Hartwell Collective, Nanny Network NY

 o Find Hartwell online: Nanny Network New York and Hartwell Collective

o Hartwell in Town and Country Magazine

o  Kari's New Book for Moms Is Your Daughter Ready?

o  Kari's New Devo for Teen & College Girls: Yours, Not Hers: 40 Devotions to Stop Comparisons and Love Your Life

o  Join Kari on Substack, Instagram, or Facebook; Sign Up for Kari's email list

o  Kari’s Books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? 

Psalm 127:4 says that children are like arrows in the hands of a warrior. As parents, we shape our arrows and send them into the future. We decide where to aim. 

For Christians, the goal is to launch Christ followers, children who know their purpose and will impact the future for Him. We can’t control, predict, or fix every challenge our children face, but we can pray to One who loves them more than we do and never leaves them. We can let God use our toughest seasons as parents to grow our faith and turn us into prayer warriors. Join us as we share 5 prayers to pray over this new school year.

Ep. 96  Show Notes:

o  Pre-order Kari's New Book Is Your Daughter Ready?, Coming Sept. 16, and get amazing pre-order bonuses HERE

o Find Mary Lauren on Instagram and at Community Ministry for Girls

o  Join Kari on Substack, Instagram, or Facebook; Sign Up for Kari's email list

o  Bible Verses for Teenagers

o  Kari's New Devo for Teen & College Girls: Yours, Not Hers: 40 Devotions to Stop Comparisons and Love Your Life

o  Kari’s Books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? 

So many women carry mother wounds in silence, and sooner or later, this pain will impact their parenting and health. Join Kari and Kim as they discuss ways to address past hurts and find healthy ways to work through them so we don't pass them on.

Ep. 95 Show Notes:

o Pre-Order Kari's New Devo for Teen and College Girls: Yours, Not Hers: 40 Devotions to Stop Comparisons and Love Your Life

o Contact Kim at www.elevatemoms.com /@elevatemomscollective, Kim Anderson Life,  Instagram, Real Tools for Parenting Anxious Kids or the free Burnt-Out Mom Guide

o The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, When the Body Says No by Gabor Maté by The Place We Find Ourselves Podcast Adam Young

o Join Kari on Substack for new articles or Kari's email list

o Kari’s books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o Contact Kari:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

One challenge of the digital age is knowing who to believe online - and whose advice to trust. As your daughter hits puberty, she gets inundated with messages about the beauty products that she "needs." But what is truly necessary? What ingredients should she avoid? How can your daughter protect her skin and choose an effective skincare routine? Join Kari and Dr. Meg Cherry of Renew Dermatology in Birmingham for a road map on how to navigate your daughter's skincare journey.

Ep. 94 Show Notes:

o Find Dr. Meg Cherry at @CherryDermMD and through Renew Dermatology's website and Instagram

o Tween Skincare Guidelines and Tips from Dr. Cherry

o Order Kari's New Devo for Teen and College Girls: Yours, Not Hers: 40 Devotions to Stop Comparisons and Love Your Life

o Join Kari's Substack and email list, find her on Instagram and Facebook

Do you love to travel and dream of a European vacation? Do you soak up practical tips that can help you plan better and travel more adeptly? Join Kari as she talks to her friend Kathryn Burns, a Birmingham travel agent who specializes in family vacations and can help you create memories of a lifetime.

Episode 93 Show Notes:

o Contact Kathryn Burns Travel on Instagram or at kathrynburnstravel.com

o Kathryn is affiliated with Brownell Travel and Virtuoso

o Travel Essentials (Kari's Amazon)

o Order Kari's New Devo for Teen and College Girls: Yours, Not Hers: 40 Devotions to Stop Comparisons and Love Your Life

o   Kari’s books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o Join Kari's Substack and email list, find her on Instagram and Facebook

In a world where everyone is called "toxic," how do you identify truly toxic relationships? How do you set boundaries with hurtful people without being ugly and burning bridges? Join Kari and Kim as they cover this tricky topic and offer ideas on how to fight for good relationships - and give space to relationships that wear you down. 

Ep. 92 Show Notes:

o Order Kari's New Devo for Teen and College Girls: Yours, Not Hers: 40 Devotions to Stop Comparisons and Love Your Life

o Contact Kim at www.elevatemoms.com /@elevatemomscollective, Kim Anderson Life,  Instagram, Real Tools for Parenting Anxious Kids or the free Burnt-Out Mom Guide

o Boundaries by Cloud & Townsend

o   Kari’s books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o Join Kari's Substack and email list, find her on Instagram and Facebook

What is the difference between an "extrovert" or "introvert"? What insight into your child's personality can help you help them? Join Kari and Kim as they discuss the Meyers-Briggs Personality Test and how to apply it to your family.

Ep. 91 Show Notes:

o Order Kari's New Devo for Teen and College Girls: Yours, Not Hers: 40 Devotions to Stop Comparisons and Love Your Life 

o Contact Kim at www.elevatemoms.com /@elevatemomscollective (Empowered Mom personality group), Kim Anderson Life,  Instagram, Real Tools for Parenting Anxious Kids or the free Burnt-Out Mom Guide

o Susan Cain's book Quiet

o Take the Meyers-Briggs test at www.16personalities.com or www.truity.com

o Join Kari on Substack for new articles or Kari's email list

o Kari’s books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o Contact Kari:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook