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You’re right. There is a secret to raising resilient children. In this episode of the Sendy Mom Podcast, host Becky Brouwer sits down with parenting expert, TaLisha Landon to talk about connecting with children in nature, understanding where tantrums come from, and how to show up with consistency, love, and a willingness to keep trying. With a 30% rate of good parenting, you can raise highly capable children who are well-equipped for the challenges of life.

If you wondered if you were messing it all up, you’re not. This episode is for you. TaLisha and Becky also discuss practical ways to connect with your children outdoors and ways to uncover hidden talents in yourself and in your children by being a “Generalist”.

Meet My Guest:

TaLisha has a degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Human Development from Utah State University. She is trained in several research-based parenting programs (EveryDay Strong, Circle of Security Parenting, Strengthening Families Program 10-14). As a parent of 4 children, she prioritizes emotional safety, connection, and building confidence.

TaLisha’s current project is writing and illustrating a children’s book. This project weaves together the outdoors and what we know about raising resilient children. It demonstrates to kids they’re strong enough to climb, safe enough to feel, and loved enough to keep going, building resilience on the trail and in life.

Key Takeaways:

• You can learn anything if you’re willing to be a novice at it
• It takes consistent action to produce monumental results
• Observation can be a superpower
• Teenagers don’t always want to do what you think should be fun
• Give your children choices with family vacations and values
• Our thoughts are powerful
• What it means to be Sendy in life and parenting
• The role of outdoor activities in building resilience
• Applying Maslow's hierarchy of needs to parenting
• Creating secure attachments with children
• The importance of emotional safety and connection

Chapters:

00:00 Introducing TaLisha Landon

04:15 An Emulous Observer

09:12 What is a Generalist or Polymath

15:02 Everyday Strong Program: Build Resilience in Kids

21:30 Connecting Through Outdoor Activities

26:57 Circle Security Parenting

31:15 The Benefit of Imperfect Parenting

33:04 Midway

35:21 Learning New Creative Outlets

36:53 Why TaLisha is Sendy

40:00 Outdoor Adventure with Kids

43:20 Practical Advice for Hiking with Children

45:33 Regulating Emotions: Child and Parent

49:10 Rapid Fire Questions

Mentioned in the Show:

Everyday Strong with United Way of Utah County

Circle of Security Parenting

Strengthening Families Program 10-14

Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein

SHARP Survey

The Office

Ogden Nature Center

@utahmountainmama

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What would you do if your home country suddenly went to war?

When Russia invaded Ukraine, Svitlana Miller watched from Utah as friends and family fled their homes. Instead of feeling helpless, she acted.

What started as a small effort to help loved ones grew into To Ukraine With Love, a nonprofit that has helped thousands of displaced Ukrainians.

In this powerful Podcasthon 2026 episode, Svitlana shares war stories, unexpected miracles, and why ordinary people often create the greatest impact.

This conversation may change how you see your own ability to help.

Meet My Guest

Svitlana Miller is the founder of To Ukraine With Love, a humanitarian nonprofit that has raised over $60 million and helped house 4,000+ displaced Ukrainians since Russia’s full-scale invasion. Born in Kyiv, she moved to the U.S. to attend Brigham Young University and worked in higher education consulting before launching the nonprofit. Svitlana lives in Utah with her husband and three children and believes courage means acting despite fear.

Key Takeaways

• Courage grows one small action at a time
• You don’t need 100% capacity—give the 80% you have
• Extraordinary impact often comes from ordinary people
• Children frequently lead with compassion and creativity
• Faith can grow even in difficult circumstances
• Crisis can spark community building and innovation
• Instead of asking “Why?”, ask “What are we going to do next?”

Chapters

00:00 Defining a Sendy Mom
06:45 Svitlana's Ukraine Story
09:50 A Mother's Dreams
12:12 Building a Business in Post-Soviet Ukraine
21:47 Navigating Faith as a Teenager
35:30 Midway
38:14 Dreams and Miracles
45:32 The Impact of War
54:37 Building Hope: To Ukraine With Love
01:00:28 From Urgent Needs to Rebuilding Communities
01:04:47 A Child's Heart and Commitment
01:13:55 Non-Profit Status Miracle
01:18:21 Rapid Fire Questions

Mentioned in the Show

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To Ukraine With Love – please consider donating
Podcasthon 2026
Episode #039 – Meredith Parfet
Episode #024 – Rachel Miner (Bellwether International)
The Hiding Place – Corrie Ten Boom
Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War (Netflix)
Faith Matters
Rising Phoenix Tutoring nonprofit

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How do you hear God in a noisy world?

In this powerful episode of the Sendy Mom Podcast, Becky Brouwer sits down with certified forest therapy guide and author Brittney Barney to explore how slowing down in nature can heighten your spiritual awareness and deepen your connection with God.

After navigating divorce, rediscovering herself through service in Guatemala, and learning to tune into divine promptings, Brittney found healing in nature and eventually became a certified forest therapy guide. She now helps others experience peace, presence, and spiritual renewal through guided sensory awareness outdoors.

Together, Becky and Brittney talk about:

• How to hear God more clearly
• Using music as prayer
• Healing after divorce
• What forest therapy actually is
• Slowing down as a spiritual practice
• Writing a faith-based book
• Being a “Sendy Mom” by following divine nudges

If you feel overwhelmed, spiritually disconnected, or just exhausted from the noise of daily life, this conversation will gently guide you back to stillness.

Meet My Guest

Brittney Barney holds degrees in English and Secondary Education and is a certified forest therapy guide. She teaches music at two private schools in Eastern Washington and is the mother of seven children. She is the author of Becoming a Mighty Pray-er: Encountering the Lord with All Your Senses and is passionate about helping others reconnect with God through nature, mindfulness, and heightened spiritual awareness.

Key Takeaways

• Being “Sendy” means following God’s promptings—even when it’s uncomfortable.
• Slowing down increases spiritual sensitivity.
• Music can become a powerful form of prayer.
• Service helps restore identity after loss.
• Divorce does not diminish your worth.
• Forest therapy invites presence, not performance.
• Nature quiets the noise so we can hear God.
• You don’t have to wait for your kids to grow up to pursue your calling.
• God multiplies your time when you follow Him.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Brittney Barney and Her Journey

04:21 What is a Sendy Mom?

06:09 Family Dynamics from an Idaho Girl

08:50 The Musical Prayer

10:05 Navigating Divorce as a Young Adult

12:53 Healing Through Serving

18:05 Becoming a Certified Forest Therapy Guide

20:34 Forest Therapy: A Unique Approach to Healing

28:16 Midway

30:42 Writing a Book: Dealing with Criticism

34:26 Volunteering Can Lead to Career Opportunities

36:03 Managing a Busy Schedule

37:44 Crossroads: Determining the Next Step

43:32 The Gift of Being Seen

44:57 Rapid Fire Questions

Mentioned in the Show:

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https://sendymom.com/2026/02/26/overwhelmed-mom-how-30-minutes-in-nature-can-change-your-spiritual-life/

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What do you do when life permanently changes?

In this deeply honest conversation, Meredith Parfet — CEO, crisis strategist, hospice chaplain, and mother — shares how losing a sister, surviving a near-death childbirth, and navigating business failure reshaped her understanding of grief, identity, and courage.

We talk about advocating for yourself when it matters most, teaching your children to advocate instead of rescuing them, shifting from achievement to curiosity, and finding meaning through suffering.

If you’ve ever faced loss, supported someone in crisis, or wondered how to stay alive and engaged through heartbreak — this episode will steady you.

Meet My Guest:

Meredith Wilson Parfet is the founder and CEO of Ravenyard Group, where she leads individuals and organizations through high-stakes crisis — from legal and regulatory action to complex family disputes and reputational collapse. With nearly two decades in asset management and hedge funds, including serving as COO for alternative investment funds, Meredith brings both operational precision and deep human care to her work.

After experiencing profound personal loss, a near-death childbirth, and business failure, Meredith developed a rare capacity to walk toward hardship rather than away from it. In a full-circle twist, she also serves as a humanist hospice chaplain, sitting with individuals and families at the end of life.

A fifth-generation Colorado native, Meredith restores the Sendy way — in the mountains with her family, chasing curiosity, courage, and meaning.

New here?

Try these episodes: 

What is a Sendy Mom?

How to Normalize Risk & Set Impossible Goals

The Truth About Parenting Neuro-Divergent Kids

Chapters:

00:00 Introducing Meredith Parfet 

06:29 Being a Spiritual Traveler 

12:07 Dealing with Grief When a Child Dies Suddenly 

13:57 Near Death Experience in Childbirth: Advocate for Yourself 

20:03 Teaching Children Advocacy: Dyslexia and Finding Friends 

25:48 Crippling Perfectionism: Learning from Failure 

27:01 Balancing Achievement with Curiosity 

29:55 Transformative Experiences in Crisis Management 

32:42 Finding Meaning in Grief 

38:22 Midway 

39:49 Learning To Process Emotions as an Adult 

42:30 The Importance of Nature and Play 

46:08 Reflections at the End of Life 

50:57 Future Aspirations and Creative Pursuits 

59:40 Rapid Fire Questions

Mentioned in the Show:

Find links at: https://sendymom.com/2026/02/16/when-life-falls-apart-navigating-crisis-with-clarity-and-compassion/

How to Handle Grief at Work and Beyond - Meredith Parfet - TED

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 

Bridgerton on Netflix 

Emily in Paris on Netflix 

hospice4utah.com - become a volunteer at a hospice!

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Most of us are waiting for clarity before we move forward. But what if clarity comes after we take the step?

In this powerful conversation, Amy Antonelli and Becky Brouwer challenge the idea that life must follow a predictable order. Instead, they invite you to hold a visual vision of who you are becoming—and to trust that God is co-creating that future with you, even through uncertainty, pain, and unexpected turns.

Together, they explore courage, faith, and what it means to live out a customized curriculum—a deeply personal path of growth that rarely looks the way we expect but often leads to profound purpose.

• Episode Trailer: What Is a Sendy Mom?
• Episode #028: The Truth About Parenting Neurodivergent Kids (And Why You’re Not Alone)
• Episode #036: Normalize the Risk: 7 Lessons from Jenn Drummond on Setting Impossible Goals

Amy Antonelli is the CEO of HXP (Humanitarian Experience), a faith-centered humanitarian organization that has sent nearly 40,000 teenagers to more than 70 locations worldwide since 2016. Before HXP, Amy spent seven years serving in leprosy colonies in India as the first Executive Director of Rising Star Outreach.

Amy’s background also includes leadership roles in Silicon Valley, where she worked as a spokesperson for Apple’s executive team, including Steve Jobs, helped build PowerSchool, and later led mission-driven initiatives at Facebook. She holds a master’s degree from Harvard University and a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University.

Married for the first time at age 50, Amy is now navigating life as a wife and stepmother and believes deeply that loving God and loving people always creates miracles.

• Understanding your customized curriculum
• Developing a visual vision for who you are becoming
• Why finding purpose is not a one-time event
• Co-creating your life with God when things don’t go as planned
• Don’t wait for life to improve—get going
• How HXP builds confidence, resilience, and identity in teens
• Why positive peer groups matter long after service trips end
• Assuming positive intent can transform relationships
• Co-parenting with mutual respect is possible
• Shared spiritual practices strengthen families
• Service helps youth discover who they truly are

00:00 Introducing Amy Antonelli
04:20 Defining a Sendy Mom
06:31 Co-Creating Your Customized Curriculum
11:01 The Power of a Visual Vision
17:57 Navigating Life’s Unexpected Turns
33:33 Get Off the Bench
39:25 First Marriage at 50 & Blended Family Life
46:00 How HXP Changes Teens
57:19 The Impact of Service
01:05:12 Rapid Fire Questions

Find links to the show notes: Amy Antonelli #038

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How do you teach your children structure and resilience—while also recognizing when your own life needs to change?

In this episode of the Sendy Mom Podcast, host Becky Brouwer sits down with Rachel Lark, a former ICU and ER nurse turned medical aesthetics entrepreneur, to talk about parenting, courage, identity, and choosing growth even when the path isn’t clear. Rachel shares how structure and empathy shape her parenting, how she knew it was time to pivot professionally, and why medical aesthetics can enhance natural beauty without compromising who you are.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure, or quietly longing for more—this conversation will help normalize the risk of making a change.

New to Sendy Mom? Start here:

• Episode Trailer: What Is a Sendy Mom?
• Episode #028: The Truth About Parenting Neurodivergent Kids (And Why You’re Not Alone)
• Episode #036: Normalize the Risk: 7 Lessons from Jenn Drummond on Setting Impossible Goals

About the Podcast:
Sendy Mom helps women build courage, resilience, and connection by learning from women who do hard things. If she can do this, so can you. It’s not too late.

Meet the Guest: Rachel Lark
Rachel Lark grew up learning the value of hard work and high standards. Alongside her husband, James Lark (former BYU quarterback), she focuses on teaching her children structure, empathy, and joy. After years working in the ICU and Emergency Room, Rachel courageously pivoted into aesthetic nursing and now runs a successful medical spa from her home. Her story is a reminder that change is often “figuroutable”—even when you don’t know where to start.

Key Takeaways:

• Teaching children structure prepares them for real life
• Empathy grows when kids interact with diverse and neurodivergent peers
• Recognizing dissatisfaction is the first step toward change
• Courage often comes after action
• Medical aesthetics can enhance beauty without erasing identity
• Self-love matters in a culture of comparison

Chapters:

00:00 Introducing Rachel Lark

03:14 Creating Family Values

08:07 Love and Marriage: Building 1 from 2

16:54 Teaching Resilience and Problem-Solving

22:06 Career Path as a Nurse Identified at HXP

24:02 Soccer Dreams Derailed

30:58 Working in a Mental Hospital

34:09 Teaching Empathy

38:21 Midway

40:33 Working in the ICU and Emergency Room

47:05 COVID for Nurses

48:37 Opening a Med Spa

54:09 Botox Stigma

55:25 Collagen Filler Benefits

01:00:37 Rheumatic Fever

01:02:39 Rapid Fire Questions

Mentioned in the Show:

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Skylight Calendar

52 Modern Manners for Kids

The Truth About Parenting Neurodivergent Kids (And Why You’re Not Alone) with Marci Morrison

Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner

Eternity 

Stocking Stuffers for the Soldiers

Kamut Bread Recipe from The Food Nanny

Join me for a hike! 2026 Sendy Mom Mountain Ascent Form

In this episode of the Sendy Mom Podcast, Becky Brouwer explores the life and legacy of Fanny Bullock Workman, a pioneering woman mountaineer who defied societal norms in the early 1900s. Through her adventures and achievements, Fanny challenged the perception of women in sports and showcased the importance of courage, privilege, and intentional living. The conversation delves into themes of gender equality, the balance between motherhood and adventure, and the significance of physical activity in personal growth. Becky emphasizes the need for self-definition and the courage to pursue one's dreams, regardless of societal expectations.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Courage and Exploration

02:34 Fanny Bullock Workman: A Trailblazer in Mountaineering

05:24 The Importance of Intentional Courage

08:25 Equality and Privilege: A Personal Reflection

11:07 The Balance of Adventure and Parenting

14:08 Understanding Altitude and Climbing Safety

16:47 The Legacy of Fanny Bullock Workman

19:42 Documenting Life: The Power of Journaling

22:26 Conclusion: Embracing Courage in Everyday Life

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What is your Sendy goal for this year? Whatever mountain you are climbing in your life, Jenn Drummond will inspire you to keep moving.

You don’t need to have a traumatic event to change. Small changes can be significant.

Jenn and I talk about hiring a coach, world records, raising children to be resilient, and bouncing back after setbacks or road blocks. Most importantly, we talk about the courage to try, to fail, and to try again.

Jenn Drummond holds the Guiness Book of world records as the first woman to summit the second highest summits on each continent. This year, she will be the first female to summit all first and second highest summits. She started all of this in her 40s having never slept outside in a tent before.

Jenn is a sought-after speaker, bestselling author, podcast host, and high-performance coach, inspiring others to conquer their mountains.

Chapters:

00:00 Introducing Jenn Drummond

05:31 Finding Mentors for Your Children

07:21 Normalize Risk-Taking

09:32 Steps to Climbing Everest

13:28 Thriving with Children

14:49 How to Find a Coach

17:50 Clarifying Your Priorities

22:45 The Things That Move Your World

26:21 Midway

28:33 Mount Logan: Most Challenging Climb

31:23 Climbing Dykh-Tau in Russia

34:09 Sickness and Setbacks

36:30 Building a Team with Skills

38:31 World Records

41:53 Homeschooling and Education Philosophy

43:57 Jenn's Motivational Coaching

45:39 Rapid Fire Questions

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What happens when you willingly choose to run 100 miles through the night—and why would any mother do it?
In this episode of The Sendy Mom Podcast, Becky sits down with ultra-marathoner Allison Stratton, a woman whose life has been shaped by grit, heartbreak, community, and the relentless pursuit of “hard things.”

Allison opens up about infertility, identity beyond motherhood, and the moment an ultra-race ended in rhabdomyolysis and an ICU stay—but also how that terrifying experience reshaped her perspective on miracles, resilience, and what really matters.

Together, Becky and Allison explore:

• What happens mentally during an ultra when your body shuts down
• Why shared hardship deepens relationships
• How finding something just for you strengthens motherhood, not competes with it
• The power of pacing, partnership, and community
• Why choosing hard things makes everyday life feel lighter

If you’ve ever wondered why people push to their physical and emotional limits—or how adversity can become one of life’s greatest teachers—this episode will change how you see your own capacity for bravery.

Allison Stratton is a mother of two, an ultra-marathon champion, and one of the grittiest women you’ll ever meet. Backpacking with her husband turned into years of trail racing, including a first-place win at the Bear 100 with a sub-24-hour finish. Allison has faced infertility, endometriosis, medical crises, and the mental battles of ultra-endurance running—but she continues to choose courage, community, and joy along the way.

Chapters:

00:00 Introducing Allison Stratton

02:40 First Marathon with Mom

05:20 Infertility and Endometriosis

06:13 Parenting: The Struggle is Real or Is It?

09:47 Develop Your Relationship with Your Spouse

11:30 Ultra-Marathons: Everyone Needs a Pacer

13:13 The Impact of COVID on Healthcare Professionals

16:57 First Ultra-Marathon: The Bear 100

20:03 Managing the Hard Things

24:13 Training for an Ultramarathon

27:02 Personal Stories from the Bear 100 Races

31:06 Balancing Motherhood and Personal Goals

34:04 Midway

37:18 The Third Bear 100

38:31 The Reality of Rhabdomyolysis

41:56 Recovering from Rhabdo

47:57 Nutrition and Hydration Strategies

49:50 Injuries and Setbacks

53:34 Runner's Lean for KC and Rhabdo Our Old Friend

01:01:10 Life Lessons from Choosing Hard

01:13:51 Rapid Fire Questions

Mentioned:

The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter

Ocean with David Attenborough

Bear 100

Wasatch 100

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If you want to give to a good cause but aren’t sure where your money really goes, this episode is for you.
Becky shares the inspiring story of Clara “Mother” Hale—a Harlem grandmother who cared for more than 1,000 drug-exposed babies—and uses her legacy to teach you five essential steps for choosing a trustworthy charity.

Learn how to:

• Verify a nonprofit’s legitimacy
• Check financial health
• Spot red flags
• Evaluate real impact
• Ask the right questions before you give

Whether you’re preparing for Giving Tuesday or simply want to donate with confidence, this episode will help you make sure your generosity truly makes a difference.

Chapters:

00:00 Mother Hale and Mother Teresa

03:31 How Hale House Came to Be

04:51 The Secret Ingredient

10:03 Real Change is Possible: Chloe and Mrs. King

12:19 Overcoming Addiction and Mental Illness

15:30 Promote Human Potential

19:13 The Charities that Fail Us

21:25 5 Steps to Wise Giving

23:58 Some of My Favorite Charities

27:48 Giving Your Drop in the Ocean

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