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Sparkle in the Mess

Sparkle in the Mess

By cristina lunnen

Glimpses of light in the midst of divorce, depression and single parenting
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Spring Break

Sparkle in the MessApr 03, 2020

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Spring Break

Spring Break

Taking a little bit of a "Spring Break" to re-group and re-work some episodes, but I'll be back next week! 

Apr 03, 202005:28
The Dating Game and the Top Question Answered

The Dating Game and the Top Question Answered

Dating as a single parent has many challenges. Probably the most common question and the subject of many heated debates is "When is it okay to introduce my child(ren) to my dating partner?" 

I don't have the answer, but listen in to hear where I stand when it comes to my dating life. 

Mar 12, 202031:47
The Dating Game

The Dating Game

Superwoman = single. Batwoman = single. Wonderwoman = single ... I get it now! 

Introducing a short "mini series" where I dare try on-line dating! Listen to this week's episode as I introduce my APParent failure to find love in my phone. 

Mar 05, 202028:47
What's Your Attachment Style?

What's Your Attachment Style?

I've recently been really interested in learning more about attachment theory. Have you ever heard of that? Turns out it has a lot to do with how we relate to others. In this episode I share some insights I've gained through researching this aspect of what make us who we are. Tune in and let me know what category you fall into! 

Feb 22, 202040:30
Coparenting - The Pretty, The Ugly, and Am I F**king Up My Child?

Coparenting - The Pretty, The Ugly, and Am I F**king Up My Child?

In this episode I share the joy and true, deep, sometimes hurtful reality of my experience with co-parenting. 

Feb 14, 202042:11
39 Things I've Learned

39 Things I've Learned

In celebration of my recent 39th birthday, I share 39 pearls of wisdom I've learned! To you from me! 

Jan 31, 202042:15
It Starts With You

It Starts With You

I'm all about changing for the better. The tricky thing is change is scary and it is hard. Too often we wish for change but we never actually do anything about it. Instead, we make excuses and get upset when - years down the road - things have remained the same. It's time to own up and change up! Listen and be encouraged - let's change together! 

Jan 24, 202017:29
New Season Preview

New Season Preview

I'm back!!! Get ready to rumble! I've been working hard to put together a whole new season of Sparkle in the Mess just for you. Premiers Thursday, Jan 23, 2020!

Jan 16, 202002:06
Episode 7 - The Strength You Never Knew You Had

Episode 7 - The Strength You Never Knew You Had

In this month's episode, I talk Mother's Day highlighting some hard truths about my experience as a mom and offer some encouragement to those who are also feeling mommin' aint easy. 

May 16, 201923:24
Episode 6 - Let's talk about rock bottom

Episode 6 - Let's talk about rock bottom

Have you ever hit rock bottom? I have! In fact, I feel like I've lived there for the past two years. Sometimes I think I'm so comfortable with rock bottom, I'm scared to climb out of it. Listen to the latest episode to hear more about my experience with the hard. 

Apr 16, 201923:23
Episode 5 - The Thing You're Dreading Most

Episode 5 - The Thing You're Dreading Most

We all have things in our foreseeable future we are DREADING becoming reality. Listen in and learn what my worst dreaded moment is and what happens when IT happens. 

Mar 30, 201953:21
Episode 4 - A lesson from a bad haircut

Episode 4 - A lesson from a bad haircut

Listen to some embarrassing hair stories and learn what that has to do with personal growth. 

Feb 15, 201923:12
Episode 3 - Celebrate the Small Victories

Episode 3 - Celebrate the Small Victories

There are times in our life we can barely put one foot in front of the other and wonder how or if we're ever going to see light again. One way to get through those times is to celebrate the small victories in your day. Listen to how I struggled through the mess and found some sparkle in my day which enabled me to overcome. 

Jan 27, 201932:26
Episode 2 - Forgiveness

Episode 2 - Forgiveness

Forgiveness is giving up the wish that things were different.
Dec 11, 201814:27
Episode 1 - the voice inside your head

Episode 1 - the voice inside your head

You know that nagging voice inside your head that tells you, "you're not good enough?" Listen for my tip on how to overcome this voice and drive it to silence!
Dec 03, 201821:44
Preface

Preface

Welcome! Let me introduce myself and tell you what you can expect from this podcast
Dec 03, 201805:09