What if satisfied isn't the same as fulfilled? Stephanie Wilson is a fitness instructor and life coach who helps people close the gap between the life they have and the one they're capable of — physically and mentally. This conversation goes deep on resilience, personal growth, and what it actually looks like to raise kids with grit instead of just good intentions.

Meet my Guest:

Stephanie Wilson is a sought-after fitness instructor and life coach who specializes in helping young adults find their direction. She's the kind of person who lights up when she watches someone discover what they're made of — and she's been doing it long enough to know exactly how to get them there.

What you’ll Hear:

♛ The difference between a satisfying life and a fully realized one
♛ How resilience is actually built — and why comfort won't get you there
♛ What it means to bring your kids in instead of pushing them away
♛ Why comparing siblings is a trap — and what to do instead
♛ How vulnerability quietly builds confidence over time
♛ What life coaching looks like in practice, at any age

Chapters:

00:00 Get to Know Stephanie Wilson

01:38 Why Might You Consider Hiring a Life Coach?

06:12 Confidence From a Place of Humility

09:33 Families Building Resilience

11:26 What Does It Mean to be a Fighter?

13:23 Growing up in a Mortuary

15:28 Losing Your Job

17:39 Instill Hope in Your Children

19:29 Becoming Awesomer Without Getting Hung Up on Being Perfect

21:27 Do Pushups on Your Toes

25:20 Communicating From a Place of Understanding

30:38 Midway

33:29 Everybody is a Book

36:31 The Desire to Learn

40:32 Resilience Through Adversity

43:35 Not Finished Yet

47:55 Crossroads

49:35 Becoming a Life Coach

55:09 Teaching Resilience Through Example

01:03:26 The Power of Positive Parenting

01:07:36 Rapid Fire Questions

Resources:

23. How to be Awesomer: Coaching Your Body and Your Mind to Reach Your Potential

the.coach.steph

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19. Faith Pioneer: Building Women's Community in Switzerland

36. Normalize the Risk: 7 Lessons from Jenn Drummond on Setting Impossible Goals

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Do you have an idea? Do you need some encouragement in your parenting? This is the episode for you! Draw inspiration from the life of Madam C.J. Walker, the first female self-made millionaire in America. There are challenges and triumphs of being a mother and an entrepreneur. It is important to take ownership of one's life and decisions. Through Madam Walker's story, listeners are encouraged to overcome adversity, embrace their dreams, and take actionable steps towards their goals. The episode concludes with practical tips for aspiring entrepreneurs, highlighting the significance of community, confidence, and giving back.

Takeaways:

👉🏼 Being an entrepreneur is a very sendy thing to do.

👉🏼 Motherhood can often feel like drudgery, but it's important to find joy in it.

👉🏼 Madam C.J. Walker's story is a masterclass in resilience and entrepreneurship.

👉🏼 It's never too late to change your perspective and approach.

👉🏼 You are only hopeless if you choose to be hopeless.

👉🏼 Success takes effort and is not always what you expect.

👉🏼 You don't need permission to grow; you need a vision and persistence.

👉🏼 Surround yourself with people who lift you up and inspire you.

👉🏼 Giving back doesn't have to be excessive; it's about the heart.

👉🏼 Perseverance is key to achieving your dreams.

Chapters:

00:00 Introducing Madam C.J. Walker

03:24 What Will You Do With Your One Wild and Precious Life?

06:43 Finding Joy in Parenting

09:28 Philanthropy Doesn't Take Money

12:10 Building Confidence in Your Dreams

13:21 5 Tips to Start Your Own Business

Mentioned in the Show:

Please find all links here: https://sendymom.com/2025/06/02/starting-with-nothing-lessons-from-madam-c-j-walker-for-modern-entrepreneurs/

Selfmade: Inspired by the life of Madam C.J. Walker

Madam C.J. Walker: Self-Made Millionaire by Ngeri Nnachi

Madam C.J. Walker: Building a Business Empire by Penny Colman

Madam C.J. Walker’s Gospel of Giving: Black Woman’s Philanthropy during Jim Crow by Tyrone McKinley Freeman

The True Story of Madam C.J. Walker - Two Dollars and a Dream on YouTube

Creating a Legacy of Love - sendymom.com

Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan

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What can you build from 80 dollars and a willingness to figure it out? Elise Freeman built a thriving family business — and she did it while raising four kids, navigating her son's diabetes diagnosis, and showing up for humanitarian work in South America. Growing up as the daughter of a hard-working single mother in the deep south, Elise learned early that circumstances don't get to decide your story. This episode is a masterclass in making something from nothing, and doing it with faith at the center.

Meet my Guest:

Elise Freeman is a mother of four who co-runs a family eBay shoe business she and her husband built from the ground up. She's the kind of mom who makes sure the piano gets practiced and the kids get to every game — and still finds time for group fitness, gardening, traveling, and cooking meals worth gathering around. Her humanitarian work in South America and her commitment to raising kids who are strong physically, emotionally, creatively, and spiritually make her one of the Sendiest moms Becky knows.

What you’ll Hear:

♛ How to start a business with almost nothing — and actually grow it
♛ What it's like to discover your child has diabetes and find your footing fast
♛ The role divine guidance has played in Elise's biggest life pivots
♛ How a tough childhood in the deep south became her greatest teacher
♛ What humanitarian work in South America looks like from the inside
♛ How to raise kids who are whole — body, mind, creativity, and spirit

Chapters:

00:00 What it Means to Be a Sendy Mom

03:28 Recovering from a Traumatic Childhood

05:09 Finding New Sendy Adventures with a Partner

07:46 Growing up with Limited Resources

11:03 Building Sibling Relationships

14:28 Choosing a Vocation

17:46 Navigating Parenting and Health Concerns

24:09 The Importance of Music in Family Life

25:49 Helping Your Children with Activities You Don't Understand

28:30 The Gift of Music - Sharing it to Bless Lives

33:59 One Size Does Not Fit All in a Creative Outlet

36:27 Education for Education Sake

38:52 Building a Shoe Empire on Ebay

39:45 Humanitarian Work and Community Impact

44:29 Humanitarian Work in Guatemala

54:29 Rapid Fire Questions

Resources:

22. From $80 to an eBay Business: Sendy Entrepreneurship

Elisebfreeman

My Witness Tree

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29. How to Push Past Limits and Find Your “Current Perfect”

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What do you do when your kid is wired for speed, danger, and adrenaline? In this episode of the Sendy Mom podcast, Becky Brouwer dives into the wild, inspiring story of Debby Pastrana—mom of extreme sports legend Travis Pastrana—who raised one of the most fearless athletes in the world.

We explore what it takes to parent a child who’s constantly pushing limits—without crushing their spirit. From managing fear and fostering creativity, to understanding the science of adrenaline and the power of trust, this episode is packed with wisdom for parents of high-octane kids.

Whether you're raising a skateboarder, a stunt-loving skier, or just a teen who lives life on the edge, this conversation will leave you braver, wiser, and more equipped to parent with freedom and guidance.

Takeaways:

👉🏼Children need to take risks in a safe environment.

👉🏼Consequences are a natural part of learning.

👉🏼Support your child's creativity and purpose.

👉🏼Adrenaline can be viewed positively.

👉🏼Changing perceptions of stress can improve health.

👉🏼Visualization helps in achieving goals.

👉🏼Empower children to take calculated risks.

👉🏼Model faith and trust in their abilities.

👉🏼Let go with love while providing support.

👉🏼Courage in parenting can be contagious.

Chapters:

00:00 Spotlight on Debbie Pastrana: A Sendy Mom's Journey

02:49 The Balance of Risk and Parenting

05:47 Understanding Adrenaline and Stress

08:40 Empowering Children to Take Calculated Risks

11:25 Lessons from Debbie Pastrana: Raising Thrill Seekers

Mentioned in the Show:

How To Make Stress Your Friend TED talk with Kelly McGonigal

The Dark Truth About Travis Pastrana YouTube video

199 Lives: The Story of Travis Pastrana DVD

Cautiously Crazy on sendymom.com 

Channel 199 - Travis Pastrana YouTube channel

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What does it actually feel like to be a teenager right now? Becky's 16-year-old son Aaron wandered into her office one night, started teasing her about her podcast — and walked out having just recorded an episode. This one is raw, real, and a little bit hilarious. Aaron opens up about procrastination, friendships, what he looks for in a girl, and what it's like to grow up in a house full of people who are always trying to be brave. If you're raising a teenager, this episode is going to feel like a gift.

Meet my Guest:

Aaron Brouwer is Becky's fifth of six kids — a 16-year-old who shares her birthday, has a reputation for being genuinely kind and inclusive, and apparently has opinions about everything. He did not plan to be on the podcast. He absolutely showed up anyway. Classic Sendy Teen.

What you’ll Hear:

♛ What teenagers are actually up against in today's digital world
♛ Aaron's honest take on procrastination — and why he keeps trying anyway
♛ How he makes real friends and puts himself in uncomfortable situations on purpose
♛ What he looks for in a girl (yes, really)
♛ Where Becky draws the line on risky behavior — and how she keeps the relationship intact
♛ What Aaron thinks actually makes a good parent

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Sendy Mom Podcast

01:02 Understanding the Concept of 'Sendy' in Teen Life

06:00 The Example of Siblings

08:40 Struggling with Procrastination as a Teenager - Time to Get Around to It

11:05 What Do You Carry With You to Remind You What Is Important?

12:04 Skiing and Adrenaline Activities for Teens

13:25 Teenager Entrepreneurship

19:11 Building Resilience Through Life's Challenges

24:08 Building Strong Friendships with Other Teens

26:59 What Teenage Boys Look for in Teenage Girls

29:25 Setting Boundaries to Risky Activities

32:32 Restrictions on Social Media

35:10 How We Deal with Technology

39:38 Make Good Choices in Media and Recognizing Your Worth

40:47 Advice for Parents to be More Sendy

43:32 Getting a Driver's License

48:12 The Impact of AI on the Next Generation

52:25 Rapid Fire Questions

Resources:

21. Having Real Conversations with Teenagers: A Sendy Son Speaks

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Discover the inspiring story of Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun—royal portrait artist, mother, and survivor of revolution. This episode is for moms balancing creativity, confidence, and the challenges of raising young adults. Learn how one woman painted her way through fear and found courage in every brushstroke.

Takeaways:

👉🏼 Elisabeth's life exemplifies talent and resourcefulness.

👉🏼 Art can provide healing and distraction from woes.

👉🏼 Self-image is within our control and affects confidence.

👉🏼 Engaging conversations can enhance relationships.

👉🏼 Motherhood often involves navigating heartbreak and estrangement.

👉🏼 Children's choices can lead to unexpected paths.

👉🏼 Resilience is key to personal growth and reinvention.

👉🏼 Creativity should be encouraged, even if it makes a mess.

👉🏼 Focusing on positive qualities fosters compassion and understanding.

👉🏼 Courage and adaptability are essential for success.

Chapters:

00:00 The Artistic Legacy of Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun

01:51 Giving Children a Space to Be Creative

04:04 How Beauty Relates to Self-Confidence

07:05 How to be a Good Conversationalist

09:29 Painting the Best Parts of Royalty

10:55 Navigating Relationships and Boundaries

12:37 When Children Become Young Adults

17:11 Elisabeth's Legacy

Mentioned in the Show:

Psycho-Cybernetics: Updated and Expanded

"Souvenirs of Madame Vigée Le Brun" by Louise-Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun.

The Rise & Fall of Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun - Europe's First Modern Woman | Part 1 | Free Documentary

The Rise & Fall of Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun - Europe's First Modern Woman | Part 2 | Free Documentary

“Discovering Joy: Creativity Lessons from Clara Schumann”

Wiki Art

"How To Have Hard Conversations with Your Kids"

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What if your creativity wasn't competing with your motherhood — it was proof of it? Denise Gasser is a painter, creative mentor, and mom of four boys who has spent 18 years proving that art and chaos can not only coexist, they can fuel each other. Her viral series Art After Motherhood was born from the interruptions, not despite them. This conversation will give you permission to stop choosing between who you are and who you're raising.

Meet My Guest:
Denise Gasser holds a BFA, has exhibited across North America, and has sold her work worldwide — but what makes her remarkable to this audience is how she's woven all of it into life with four boys. She founded Art After, a painting series that leans directly into the intersection of motherhood and creativity, and she mentors artists who need clarity, courage, and a push to keep going. In 2025 she's focused on making big art happen on small budgets, and proving that access to creativity shouldn't require a perfect studio or a quiet house.

What you’ll Hear:

♛ Why your creative identity and your mom identity are not in competition
♛ How Art After Motherhood turned interruptions into the whole point
♛ The role of community in keeping artists from quitting
♛ How to find your creative outlet even inside the chaos
♛ Why self-doubt hits artists hardest — and what Denise does about it
♛ Making real art on a real budget

Chapters:

00:00 Introducing Denise Gasser

18:23 Artistry and Courage in Expression

20:19 ADHD Diagnosis as an Adult

24:00 Learning Resilience from Your Parents

26:22 Recognizing What You Don't Know and Continuing Forward

31:28 Navigating Self-Doubt and Intuition

33:39 The Compulsion to Create

37:20 Balancing Art and Motherhood

39:47 Navigating Financial Stability as an Artist

45:20 The Importance of Community in Art

57:31 The Motherhood Series: Art After Motherhood

01:05:18 The Importance of Intentions Over Goals

01:09:11 Modeling Resilience for Children

01:10:38 Navigating Motherhood and Self-Care

01:15:53 Rapid Fire Questions

01:23:31 The Gesture Series: Art for Everyone

Resources:
DeniseGasserArt - Instagram

denisegasser.com

20. Art After Motherhood: Creating Without Guilt

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27. Anxiety, Faith, and Falling Upward with Karissa Dodds

44.From Nepal at 15 to Launching An Art Business: Leslie Morley on Faith, Fear, and Creative Calling

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What does it mean to be “Figureoutable”? Listen as we explore what it means to be truly free by believing in yourself. Gain confidence in your ability to figure things out and trust your creativity and ingenuity. You can be the entrepreneur you believe you can become as you figure it out and just send it!

Takeaways:

👉🏼 Margarete Steiff changed the world for children everywhere.

👉🏼 Freedom is believing in yourself and taking action.

👉🏼 Success requires hard work and belief in oneself.

👉🏼 Margarete faced significant challenges but persevered.

👉🏼 She invented new ways to overcome her limitations.

👉🏼 Her business started from a small felt clothing shop.

👉🏼 The Teddy Bear became a symbol of joy and comfort.

👉🏼 Margarete's legacy continues to inspire women today.

👉🏼 Creativity can emerge from constraints and challenges.

👉🏼 Believing in oneself is the first step to success.

Chapters:

00:00 An Example of Figuring Things Out: Margarete Steiff

01:10 Freedom is Believing in Yourself

04:06 Overcoming Limitations: Margarete's Story

08:16 Definition of "Figuroutable"

11:13 Entrepreneurship: From Idea to Thriving Business

12:19 The Birth of the Teddy Bear

14:10 Legacy of Resilience and Joy

Mentioned in the Show:

https://corporate.steiff.com/en/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margarete_Steiff

Margarete Steiff - film in German

Mixing Music Podcast

BYU Pathway

Piano Marvel

Better Practice App

Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo

What does it look like to move to a foreign country at 19, build a life of radical hospitality, and still find the faith to hold everything together when tragedy strikes? Heidi Aeschbacher has done all of it. In this episode, Becky sits down with her dear friend from Zürich, Switzerland — a woman who turned a broken childhood into a life defined by courage, service, and an open door for everyone. And when her husband and two sons were hospitalized after a devastating car accident, the miracles she witnessed will stop you in your tracks.

Meet my Guest:

Heidi Aeschbacher moved to Switzerland as a new bride at just 19 years old and never looked back. Raised by loving grandparents after a difficult childhood, she chose early on to let her circumstances shape her compassion rather than her limitations. Today she teaches children dance, music, and creative problem-solving through open-ended storytelling, and serves as director of Frauen am Brunnen in Zürich — a community dedicated to strengthening women who are already doing good in the world. She is, quite simply, a friend to everyone she meets.

What you’ll Hear:

♛ How a hard childhood becomes the foundation for deep empathy
♛ What it takes to build belonging in a country that isn't your birthplace
♛ The car accident that hospitalized her husband and two sons — and the miracles that followed
♛ Why "strengthening the strong" is its own form of courageous service
♛ How to approach strangers like they're already your friends
♛ The small, sacred moments worth slowing down to notice

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Friendship Origins

01:49 Defining a Sendy Mom

04:32 Heidi's Childhood and Influences

07:50 The Role of Support in Struggles

10:01 How To Make Friends

12:42 Pursuing Passions in the Arts

16:10 Following Intuition and the Spirit

18:54 Overcoming Adversity and Experiencing Growth

21:51 Teaching Creative Problem Solving

24:36 Family Tragedy

30:13 Learning to be Still and Hear Him

31:59 Facing Medical Challenges with Faith

33:50 The Power of Meekness and Silence

34:35 Midway

36:16 Miraculous Healing

39:34 Angels on Earth

44:48 Drawing Strength Through Relationships

47:23 Building a Community Through Common Beliefs

48:59 Looking Towards the Future

50:24 Love Where You Are Now

52:02 Rapid Fire Questions

Resources:

19. Faith Pioneer: Building Women's Community in Switzerland

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10. Fostering Growth, Creativity, and Courage in Children

20. Art After Motherhood: Creating Without Guilt

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In this Bonus Episode of the Sendy Mom podcast, we are going to dive into the works and life of Mary Oliver. We talk about narratives teaching through metaphor. Through nature, Mary Oliver takes us through themes of courage, stillness, and grace. In her poems, Mary emphasizes the importance of paying attention to the world around us and finding meaning in everyday experiences. Poetry can inspire resilience and connection. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own lives and the metaphors that shape their journeys.

Takeaways:

👉🏼 Mary Oliver's poetry invites readers to see the world differently.

👉🏼 Nature serves as a powerful metaphor for personal transformation.

👉🏼 Every narrative carries meaning if we choose to interpret it.

👉🏼 The journey of life is filled with struggles and beauty.

👉🏼 Paying attention to the world can lead to profound insights.

👉🏼 Courage is about embracing one's own story and journey.

👉🏼 Self-reflection can be nurtured through gratitude and mindfulness.

👉🏼 Metaphors in poetry can guide us toward understanding ourselves.

👉🏼 The act of storytelling connects us to others and to nature.

👉🏼 Living a life of purpose means aligning passion with daily actions.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Poet Mary Oliver

02:25 The Power of Poetry and Art

05:08 Mary Oliver: A Life of Solitude and Connection

07:24 Wild Geese by Mary Oliver

08:47 The Swan by Mary Oliver

10:54 The Journey by Mary Oliver

12:28 Overcoming Self-Loathing with Gratitude

14:42 The Challenge of Paying Attention

16:01 The Summer Day by Mary Oliver

Mentioned in the Show:

How to Not Die in the Wilderness

Hazel’s Story of Faith, Courage, Hope, and Addiction Recovery

Winter Hours: Prose, Prose Poems, and Poems by Mary Oliver

Poetry Foundation

Mary Oliver Authoress on Amazon - many books poetry to choose from!

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