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The Maven Life

The Maven Life

By Miranda Woodruff

Welcome to The Maven Life podcast! Sharing inspiring, uplifting, and hilarious stories on marriage, motherhood, and everything in between. Let’s get candid and real about the things that matter!
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Navigating motherhood, life, & a stage 3 cancer diagnosis with my girl Mal.

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Jul 17, 202300:20
Deconstructing My Faith

Deconstructing My Faith

From pro life to pro choice & questions about Christianity.. Join me as I share my personal experience with deconstructing my faith. This journey is currently unfolding and I’m not sure where it will lead me. I’m just glad to have a space to share my thoughts with you all. To connect with me on social media you can visit: https://linktr.ee/themavenlife
Sep 21, 202231:53
#HeyMaven Anonymous Q&A
Jul 27, 202237:56
#HEYMAVEN Can you fake your way into a happy relationship?
May 18, 202214:09
Organic Body Products & Building a Small Business: Feat. Jennifer Davis Owner of Chocolate Butter
Apr 13, 202201:02:35
Why I’m choosing to NOT spank my son

Why I’m choosing to NOT spank my son

This is definitely a controversial topic that I’ve been researching ever since my son was born. Check out this study done by Harvard on the effects of spanking on children : www.gse.harvard.edu/news/uk/21/04/effect-spanking-brain _____________________________________Let’s be friends!! Follow me on my social platforms for daily life updates/inspiration/ motherhood posts/ style/ coupon codes/ funny memes/ and more! linktr.ee /themavenlife
Oct 26, 202127:17
The Epidemic of Modern Day Body Image & Life After Suicide Loss

The Epidemic of Modern Day Body Image & Life After Suicide Loss

**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode contains conversation of eating disorders, body image, and suicide loss. Proceed with caution. ****************************************I’m so happy to welcome Liz Petrone to The Maven Life Podcast! Liz is a fellow mother, blogger, & author of “The Price of Admission: Embracing a Life of Grief and Joy”. You can follow Liz at https://www.facebook.com/lizpetroneblog ****************************************If you’d like to connect with me you can do so at https://linktr.ee/TheMavenLife
Oct 22, 202158:10
Turning pain into purpose with Andrea Luna
Jul 26, 202158:34
Quitting social media? Struggling with my faith...and other rants.

Quitting social media? Struggling with my faith...and other rants.

***Profanity warning (what’s new 😂🙈) Just coming here during nap time to get some thoughts off my chest! Come hang out, grab a coffee, and let’s chat! Connect with me @themavenlifewithmw on IG & FB or visit https://themavenlifewithmw.com
Apr 19, 202118:38
My Covid Vaccine Experience (1st dose) & Thoughts

My Covid Vaccine Experience (1st dose) & Thoughts

**Strong Language** I am not a medical professional. This is just my personal experience & opinions. I urge you to do your own research from credible sources & consult with your dr on any medical decisions.
Mar 30, 202121:57
Transitioning into Motherhood: with StephiZ

Transitioning into Motherhood: with StephiZ

Come chat with StephiZ and I all about motherhood & the transitions that come along with it! Balancing work life, home life, marriage etc. We cover it all. **If you enjoyed today’s episode please screenshot it and tag me! **You can follow StephiZ here: https://msha.ke/stephistyle/
Mar 16, 202101:15:08
Perseverance & balancing career life & motherhood! With special guest Ashley Blake
Jan 14, 202101:06:32
I’m sure I’ll lose followers for this. DO NOT LISTEN if you don’t want to hear my political rant 🤷🏻‍♀️🙈

I’m sure I’ll lose followers for this. DO NOT LISTEN if you don’t want to hear my political rant 🤷🏻‍♀️🙈

Yesterday was a shit show and I’m not vibing with the hypocrisy. Just wanted to chat.
Jan 07, 202131:34
Without Love We Are Nothing

Without Love We Are Nothing

Taking a moment to share my thoughts on my devotional today. It’s something I’ve personally been struggling with. Anyone else? Make sure to screenshot today’s episode and share it on your social media! Don’t forget to tag me @themavenlifewithmw
Dec 29, 202016:39
Why I’m throwing away GOALS for 2021

Why I’m throwing away GOALS for 2021

I’m definitely needing a spirit/heart change for 2021. Anyone else feel a shift happening?
Dec 15, 202017:59
Racism, Black Lives Matter, & Using Your Voice for Change with Kimberly Baltimore
Dec 14, 202001:23:07
Covid Boundaries with Family

Covid Boundaries with Family

My inbox has been flooding lately with people asking me for advice on how to handle family & setting boundaries with covid. I figured this would be the best way to address them all!! Let’s be friends! Follow me on my socials found on my website at https://www.themavenlifewithmw.com
Dec 07, 202023:56
Navigating motherhood, life, & a stage 3 cancer diagnosis with my girl Mal.
Dec 05, 202001:05:46
Thanksgiving, losing my job, & goals for 2021

Thanksgiving, losing my job, & goals for 2021

Let’s catch up! I hope you all had a great holiday weekend. I have done new things happening in my life & wanted to sit down & chat. Tell me...what’re some of your goals for 2021? Let’s be friends! Follow me on my socials at www.themavenlifewithmw.com
Nov 30, 202024:30
National Women's Entrepreneur Day! Let's chat with female entrepreneur Heather Hermiz about making money online, body image, and motherhood!
Nov 20, 202001:03:42
God Smacked Me In The Face With Some Truth Today

God Smacked Me In The Face With Some Truth Today

I’ve been struggling through PPD really hard this week. As well as other depression related issues. I decided to take some time to actually read through my Bible today after my devotional and it was as if God himself smacked me in the face with some truth! Listen as I share my heart & discovery from today’s devotional.
Nov 13, 202024:07
Mom shaming, swear words, & judgement. Things I’m struggling with.

Mom shaming, swear words, & judgement. Things I’m struggling with.

Grab a coffee and let’s have a vent session today...because ya girl is irritated 😂🤦🏻‍♀️
Nov 09, 202020:57
2020 The Year of Surrender

2020 The Year of Surrender

I’m up early today & enjoying some quiet time with my devotional. I wanted to share part of what I am reading. It really touched my heart & I hope it touches yours too! Let’s connect: http://themavenlifewithmw.com
Nov 02, 202006:29
Life after Miscarriage and the Journey to Parenthood with Angela Collins
Oct 30, 202057:15
My TRIGGER from 2020 🤬
Oct 28, 202016:59
Politics, Christianity, And all the things you're NOT supposed to talk about! How can we have productive and healthy conversations with people with opposing views?

Politics, Christianity, And all the things you're NOT supposed to talk about! How can we have productive and healthy conversations with people with opposing views?

Join me, my brother Tom, cousin Tori, & bestie Abby as we chat about politics & christianity/religion. 2 topics that tend to bring out the worst in people. I personally have struggled in 2020 with NOT having an emotional response to those I feel discriminate against others...but the way I have come across and my tone is truly what makes the difference in how the conversation will go. Have you struggled with this in 2020? or even before this year? Why is it that we are told to avoid these topics when they BOTH are so important to everyone? Whether you agree with the view points we share or not I think this episode truly sheds light on some interesting perspectives on why these conversations can turn sour and what we can do to try and change that.  Don't forget to screenshot when you're listening and tag me @themavenlifewithmw :) **Some profanity is in this episode** Lets connect!  http://www.themavenlifewithmw.com
Oct 25, 202001:41:30
COVID19, WIDOWHOOD, MOTHERHOOD with special guest Kristi Taphouse

COVID19, WIDOWHOOD, MOTHERHOOD with special guest Kristi Taphouse

**Trigger Warning: Family Loss**

Join me and my special guest Kristi Taphouse as she shares her personal story with COVID19, the loss of her husband, & how she is currently navigating through motherhood. 


Connect with me at: www.themavenlifewithmw.com

Oct 22, 202026:39
My battle through postpartum depression
Oct 20, 202021:55
October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month: My Miscarriage Story

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month: My Miscarriage Story

**TRIGGER WARNING** I am 1 in 4 and here is my story. Since my miscarriage I have given birth to a beautiful baby boy however my previous miscarriage definitely impacted my entire pregnancy. I encourage you all to take a moment this month to reach out to anyone you may know who has gone through this. Be an ear. And if you have gone through this don’t be afraid to share your story. You are a mother and that deserves to be acknowledged!
Oct 16, 202017:42
Welcome to The Maven Life Podcast!
Oct 16, 202005:38