Arizona State and Local Government Without the Overwhelm

Most of us were expected to understand politics, government, voting, and local decisions once we became adults.

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But a lot of us were never actually taught how any of it works.

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Then adulting happened. Momming happened. Life got busy. And suddenly we are trying to raise families, make decisions, follow what is happening around us, and speak up for the things that matter, while quietly wondering if we are the only ones who feel behind. 👀

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In this episode of Kate48, Katie Halle Lambert sits down with Katie Mae for an honest conversation about the things many of us were never taught, but are still expected to understand. They talk about local government, asking basic questions without feeling embarrassed, finding reliable information, and learning how to use your voice in a way that feels realistic.

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They also talk about how to have healthier conversations with friends and family when opinions are different, without every conversation turning into a fight. Because this is not about knowing everything. It is about being willing to start somewhere. 💛

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It’s okay if you don’t know where to start.

Start here. This is Kate48. ✨

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Connect with Katie Mae: https://www.facebook.com/MarriageEmpowered

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Connect with Katie Halle Lambert: https://www.facebook.com/KatieHalleLambert

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Tune in now on YouTube (@momnationUSA) or your favorite podcast platform under MOMnation Talk Radio. Like, subscribe, and share to help other moms find this empowering conversation.

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Brought to you by Team EvoAZ at eXp Realty.

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#Kate48 #MOMnation #CivicEducation

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Her Inner Circle: Pull up a chair, girlfriend, your circle is waiting

Some sisters are family. Some sisters are friends. And some are both. 👭 ​​In this episode of Her Inner Circle, Katie sits down with Darien and her sister, Jenn, for a heartfelt conversation about the unique bond that happens when your sibling becomes one of your closest friends. 💜 From childhood memories and family dynamics to reconnecting later in life, they share what has helped their relationship grow into a friendship they truly treasure.​​They talk about the comfort of having someone who understands your history, the honesty that can exist between sisters, and how boundaries, communication, and shared experiences can strengthen a relationship over time. Whether you have a sister who feels like your best friend or you're hoping to build a stronger connection with a sibling, this conversation offers plenty of insight and encouragement.​​Family relationships are not always simple, but when friendship is part of the foundation, they can become something truly special. ✨​​#MOMnation #HerInnerCircle #Sisterhood​​Connect with Darien: https://www.facebook.com/darien.basil​Connect with Jenn: https://www.facebook.com/jenn.stone.31​Connect with Katie: https://www.facebook.com/KatieHalleLambert​​Tune in now on YouTube (@momnationUSA) or your favorite podcast platform under MOMnation Talk Radio. Like, subscribe, and share to help other moms find this empowering conversation.​​Brought to you by Team EvoAZ at eXp Realty and Darien Pruitt.​​This episode is pre-recorded.

From The Heart, Inspiring Stories told by Inspiring Women

There were moments when Allie didn't think she would survive. Moments marked by childhood trauma, addiction, homelessness, abuse, and a deep belief that life would never get better. 💔

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In this episode of From the Heart, Allie shares her journey from living on the streets of Phoenix and battling IV meth addiction to building a life rooted in healing, recovery, and self-worth. Now 14 years clean, she reflects on the long road that brought her here and the lessons she learned along the way.

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This conversation goes beyond addiction. It's about forgiveness when the pain still feels real. It's about healing when the path isn't straight. And it's about learning that your past may shape your story, but it does not have to define your future. ✨

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If you've ever struggled with trauma, grief, shame, anger, or the feeling that you're too far gone to start over, this episode is for you.

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#MOMnation #FromTheHeart #HealingJourney

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Follow MOMnation and connect with all of our podcasts here: https://www.facebook.com/MOMnationUSA

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Brought to you by Team EvoAZ at eXp Realty. Music and Lyrics by Susan Goyette.

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This episode is Prerecorded.

Health and Fitness with Erin

In this episode of Energy Shift With Erin, Coach Erin McDonald tackles a frustration many women face during perimenopause: being told their labs are "normal" while still dealing with brain fog, fatigue, poor sleep, mood changes, and stubborn inflammation.

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Erin shares her personal hormone journey, explains why traditional lab work doesn't always tell the full story, and discusses the importance of tracking symptoms, understanding hormone fluctuations, and looking beyond disease management toward true health optimization. If you've ever felt unheard or confused about what your body is telling you, this conversation is for you. 💛

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Sometimes the answers aren't found in a single lab result. They're found by looking at the whole picture. 💛

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Connect with Erin: www.8wellnesscollective.com

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Connect with MOMnation: www.direct.me/momnationaz

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#HormoneHealth #PerimenopauseSupport #EnergyShift

Make Dollars Make Sense

💰 Confused about checking accounts, savings accounts, CDs, money markets, and high-yield savings accounts? You're not alone. In this episode of Make Dollars Make Sense, Trudi and Jenn break down the most common money tools in simple, practical terms so you can feel more confident about where your money lives and what it's doing.

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From emergency funds and short-term savings to options for your children's future, this conversation helps take the mystery out of financial accounts. The ladies explain the pros, cons, and important questions to ask before opening an account so you can make informed decisions for your family. ✨

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If you've ever wondered where to save, how to save, or what account makes the most sense for your goals, this episode is a great place to start. ❤️

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The best financial decisions start with understanding your options.

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#MOMnation #FinancialLiteracy #MakeDollarsMakeSense

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Connect with Trudi: https://www.facebook.com/trudi.kayser

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Connect with Jenn: https://www.facebook.com/jenn.stone.31

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Connect with Katie: https://www.katiehallelambert.com/

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Tune in now on YouTube (@momnationUSA) or your favorite podcast platform under MOMnation Talk Radio. Like, subscribe, and share to help other moms find this empowering conversation.

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Brought to you by Team EvoAZ at eXp Realty, Finishing Well at EOL, LLC and Life Made to Order Financial - Phoenix A Five Rings Financial Agency

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This episode is Prerecorded.

Mental Wealth, Leave a New Legacy

In this episode of Mental Wealth, Katie and Laura respond to a heartbreaking post from a mom whose husband suddenly left her and their three children, including a newborn. They talk through the guilt, confusion, fear, and deep grief that can come when life changes without warning.​​Laura shares why it is not one person’s job to “fix” a relationship, and how kids need safety, stability, and reassurance from the parent who stays. This conversation also covers how to answer hard questions from children, avoid placing emotional burdens on them, and get adult support when your heart is breaking.​​If you are walking through abandonment, separation, heartbreak, or single motherhood, this episode is a reminder that you do not have to have all the answers today. You can be sad, get support, and still create safety for your children one day at a time.​​You are not alone in the heartbreak. 💛​​#MentalWealth #SingleMomSupport #MomNation​​Connect with Laura: https://www.facebook.com/Benavieri​Connect with Katie: https://www.facebook.com/KatieHalleLambert​​Brought to you by Team EvoAZ at eXp Realty and Benavieri Counseling.​​The information shared in this podcast is not intended to treat or diagnose a mental health or medical condition. Please consult your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency, please call or text 988. This podcast is prerecorded.

From The Heart, Inspiring Stories told by Inspiring Women

Addiction impacted both of their lives in completely different ways… but healing brought them back together. 💛

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In this powerful episode of From the Heart, Krystal Ann and her mother, Krissi Gagnon, share the raw truth about addiction, recovery, motherhood, forgiveness, and rebuilding a relationship after years of pain and survival mode.

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This conversation goes far beyond sobriety. It’s about the evolving relationship between a mother and daughter who both chose healing, self-awareness, and growth even when it was hard. From childhood trauma and unhealthy patterns to learning boundaries, presence, and emotional safety, their story is honest, emotional, and deeply inspiring. ✨

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What makes this episode so impactful is hearing both sides of the journey. A mother reflecting on addiction and guilt. A daughter reflecting on growing up through it. And together, two women showing what healing can actually look like in real life, messy, nonlinear, beautiful, and possible. 🌱

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This is a conversation about breaking cycles, rebuilding trust, and becoming who you were always meant to be.

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#MOMnation #FromTheHeart #HealingJourney

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Connect with Krissi Gagnon:

https://www.facebook.com/goldenwayhealing

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Connect with Krystal Wilson: www.linktr.ee/gratefulbeing

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Follow MOMnation and connect with all of our podcasts here: https://www.facebook.com/MOMnationUSA

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Brought to you by Team EvoAZ at eXp Realty. Music and Lyrics by Susan Goyette.

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This episode is Prerecorded.

Health and Fitness with Erin

In this episode of Energy Shift With Erin, Coach Erin McDonald sits down with Miranda Rae for a raw and honest conversation about divorce, healing, relationships, self-worth, trauma responses, and the journey back to yourself after heartbreak. 💛

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Together, Erin and Miranda dive into the emotional patterns many women carry from childhood into adulthood and relationships, how survival mode impacts our choices, and why healing requires more than just “moving on.” They talk about communication, feminine energy, hyper-independence, emotional regulation, self-awareness, and what it really means to reconnect with yourself after pain.

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This episode is for any woman navigating divorce, separation, relationship struggles, healing from toxic patterns, or simply trying to become a healthier and more grounded version of herself. ✨

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Connect with Erin: www.8wellnesscollective.com

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Connect with Miranda Rae: herecomesthesunshine.com

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MOMnation: www.direct.me/momnationaz

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#DivorceHealing #WomensWellness #MindsetShift

Our Love Story, Q&A for Couples

In this episode of Our Love Story, Katie and Dyanna Eisel open up an honest conversation about intimacy, emotional safety, consent, and communication inside marriage. This is the stuff couples often avoid talking about out loud, but it matters deeply.​​Dyanna explains why emotional connection is such a huge part of intimacy for many women and how self-abandonment, pressure, obligation, and lack of emotional safety can quietly damage relationships over time. This episode is vulnerable, validating, and full of important perspective for both partners.​​Healthy intimacy starts with emotional safety, not obligation.​​​#MarriageCommunication #EmotionalSafety #MOMnation​​​Connect with Dyanna Eisel, Licensed Couples Counselor:https://www.facebook.com/DyannaEiselTherapyLLC​​Connect with MOMnation:https://www.facebook.com/MOMnationUSA/​​​✨ This episode is prerecorded. ✨

Health and Fitness with Erin

In this episode of Energy Shift With Erin, Erin sits down with special guest Dana Kay, ADHD expert and natural health practitioner, to talk about the powerful connection between ADHD, inflammation, gut health, nutrition, and emotional regulation. 💛 ​​Dana shares her personal journey navigating her son’s ADHD diagnosis and how functional health approaches completely changed their family’s life.​​From food sensitivities and gut health to movement, routine, nervous system support, and reducing inflammation, this conversation is packed with practical tools for parents looking for more natural ways to support their children. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure where to start with ADHD support, this episode is full of hope and actionable advice. ✨​​You are not alone, and your child is not broken. 💪​​​Connect with Dana Kay:Instagram: @adhdthriveinstituteConnect with Erin: www.8wellnesscollective.com​MOMnation: www.direct.me/momnationaz​​#ADHDSupport #GutHealth #NaturalWellness