Moms Unscripted

We all need a path to follow to keep ourselves sane. We battle between either perfection or chaos and neither seem to satisfy. We invite Kendra to show us the Lazy Genius Way. We find ways to improve ourselves and our home with the least amount of effort. That way we can do the things we were meant to do!

SHOW NOTES: 

For more information about MOPS International, go to www.mops.org
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Guest: Kendra Adachi  
Follow Kendra on Instagram: @thelazygenius
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alliecasazzablog/
Podcast: The Lazy Genius Podcast
Website: https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/
Books: The Lazy Genius Way  and The Lazy Genius Kitchen 

Today's episode is very different ... We invite comedian Andrew Stanley on the show to ask all the questions we want to know from an up and coming star. What did his parents think about leaving his career and pursuing comedy? What is the back of a comedy club really like? What in the world is a Tinkle Ferret? All that and so ... so much more are in the hilarious episode of Mom's Unscripted.


SHOW NOTES:  

For more information about MOPS International, go to www.mops.org.
Find a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/groupsearch/index.php 
Start a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/start-a-group/ 

Guest: Andrew Stanley
Follow Andrew on Instagram: @andrewwstanley, website: andrewstanleycomedy.com
Podcast: No Worries if Not! 

Uncomfortable episodes just mean necessary episodes. Unfortunately, pornography and its effects are real and present. Our children will face it one day and we need to prepare them. Greta helps us navigate the conversation with our children in a meaningful way. After our conversation with Greta, we talk about our first experiences with porn and how it has affected our lives as adults.

SHOW NOTES: 

For more information about MOPS International, go to www.mops.org.
Find a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/groupsearch/index.php 
Start a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/start-a-group/

Resource mentioned in the introduction:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/01/14/things-keep-mind-when-talking-kids-about-tough-subjects/  

Guest: Greta Eskridge  
Greta would love to connect with you on social media. She loves hanging out on Instagram.  @maandpamodern and at her website: http://www.gretaeskridge.com/.
You can find her blog at www.gretaeskridge.com. 

Resources mentioned in the interview:
Greta mentions the resource book as a tool: Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today’s Young Kids by Kristen A Jenson

Books by guest speaker: 
Greta’s first book, Adventuring Together, was released in July 2020 with Thomas Nelson. Her next book, also with Thomas Nelson, will be released spring of 2022. 

Allie Casazza took her overwhelmed life and turned it into a multi-million dollar company. We ask her about all the tricks to start organizing our physical life so we can thrive in our emotional one. We also talk shop and how you can take steps in starting your own business.

SHOW NOTES: 

For more information about MOPS International, go to www.mops.org.  
Find a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/groupsearch/index.php 
Start a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/start-a-group/ 

Mentioned in the introduction:
Article mentioned by Mandy: https://smallbiztrends.com/2017/06/mompreneur-statistics.html

Guest: Allie Casazza  

Social:
Follow Allie on Instagram: @allie_thatsme 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alliecasazzablog/
Podcast: The Purpose Show
Website: http://alliecasazza.com 

Resources mentioned in the interview:
Allie Quotes Marshall Goldsmith: "If you do not create and control your environment, your environment will create and control you." You can find out more through her podcast.
More about Allie's story: https://alliecasazza.com/shownotes/006-2/,
https://thebalancedlifeonline.com/how-getting-rid-of-my-stuff-saved-my-motherhood/

Allie's book:
Declutter Like a Mother

We can't forget all the things we are thankful for this year. Favorite recipes, hacks, oh and of course our family. We get practical and intentional with those around us. And don't forget the salsa recipe is down below.

Show Notes:

For more information about MOPS International, go to www.mops.org.  
Find a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/groupsearch/index.php 
Start a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/start-a-group/ 

Hosts: Mandy Arioto, Leeana Tankersley, Janella Thaxton, and Matt Marrs 

Social: 
Follow Matt on Instagram: @matt_marrs
Follow Mandy on Instagram: @mandyarioto
Follow Leeana on Instagram: @leeanatankersley  

MOPS International Social: 
Instagram: @mops_international
Facebook: @MOPS.Int 

Resources mentioned in the episode:
Eyelid Primer by Pretty Vulgar: https://www.prettyvulgar.com/products/eye-shadow-primer Laura's salsa recipe:  Put the following ingredients in the blender or food processor and pulse until blended but still chunky: 

+ 3 cans of Rotel tomatoes, drained (regular or mild)
+ 1 small can (8 oz) of tomato sauce
+ 1 tablespoon sugar
+ 1/2 teaspoon salt
+ 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
+ 1/2 yellow onion diced
generous handful of cilantro
Tony Chachere's creole seasoning to taste (this will add more spice)
Enjoy! 

Linsey Wildey, spiritual director. Website: https://www.linseywildey.com/
Instagram: @linseywildey
Email: [email protected]

We talk with the incredible Laura Tremaine about friendship. We often create stories inside our heads and put barriers up for protection. Laura gives us practical tools to make friendship enjoyable and easy.

SHOW NOTES:
For more information about MOPS International, go to www.mops.org. 
Find a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/groupsearch/index.php
Start a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/start-a-group/

Guest: Laura Tremaine
Follow Laura on social: Instagram, @laura.tremaine
Podcast Instagram and Facebook: @10thingstotellyou and www.facebook.com/10thingstotellyou
website: www.lauratremaine.com
Podcast and blog website: www.10thingstotellyou.com

Other resources:  
Sign up for Laura's Secret Posts newsletter here: https://www.10thingstotellyou.com/secretposts 

Sign up for Secret Stuff private membership community: www.patreon.com/lauratremaine  

Buy Laura's book here: https://www.zondervan.com/p/share-your-stuff-10-questions-to-take-your-friendships-to-the-next-level/ 

Our guest for this episode is not really a guest, but a dear friend of ours, Leeana Tankersley. We talk about the deep disappointment that can happen in our lives. How do you get to the other side? What does it mean to find your person? Should you learn Jiu Jitsu?

SHOW NOTES: 

For more information about MOPS International, go to www.mops.org. 

Resources mentioned in the introduction:
Newly released book, Hope Anyway, https://www.leeanatankersley.com/hope-anyway/ 

Guest:  Leeana Tankersley
You can find her on Instagram @leeanatankersley and Facebook @tankersleyleeana,  Check out her website: www.leeanatankersley.com 

Books: 
Found Art 
Breathing Room 
Brazen 
Begin Again 
Always We Begin Again 
Hope Anyway 

WE ARE BACK with Season 2 of Moms Unscripted! We couldn't think of a better guest than Annie F. Downs to start off this new season. How does she break through walls and continue to grow? How can we pray with power and honesty? Who is the other Annie Downs that disrupts her Instagram feed with perfectly made quilts?

SHOW NOTES 

Go to www.mops.org for more information about MOPS, International. 

Guest: Annie F. Downs
Read more at anniefdowns.com and find her (embarrassingly easily) all over the internet at @anniefdowns. 

Books and Resources mentioned:
To see a Full list of Annie's books go to: https://www.anniefdowns.com/books/
What Sounds Fun to You? (First children's book, released on October 19)
That Sounds Fun
100 Days to Brave
Remember God
"That Sounds Fun" podcast 

We talked with Alli Worthington about her process for learning, tricks to better yourself, and what is her go to snack! We also take some time to talk about MOMcon. It is our annual mom event that we are hosting in Nashville this year. Get your ticket today at www.mops.org/momcon

Follow Alli on social:
Website : https://alliworthington.com
Instagram : @alliworthington

Find a MOPS group : www.Mops.org/FindAGroup

Often times motherhood and creativity feel at odds with one another. We talk with Lindsay Letters about letting go of trying to be the perfect mom and how an accident changed her life forever.

Go to www.mops.org for more information about MOPS, International. 

Guest: Lindsay Sherbondy of Lindsay Letters 

www.lindsayletters.co 

Instagram: @lindsayletters.co 

Facebook: @LindsayLetters 

Pinterest: Lindsay Letters 

Discount Code: 

15% off sitewide for all "Moms Unscripted" listeners at www.lindsayletters.co with code MOPS. 

Resources Mentioned: 

Hope Anyway: Welcoming Possibility in God, Ourselves, and Each Other by Leeana Tankersley