Torn: Finding a Mom Life Balance
By Torn
Motherhood can often leave a woman feeling torn between her emotions and reality, her job and personal life, friends and family. On Torn: Finding a Mom Life Balance, hosts Athena, and Mims share their journey, laugh their woes away, and dismantle the deceptions of motherhood by giving a new voice to mommy-hood.
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Torn: Finding a Mom Life BalanceApr 10, 2024
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#131 How Do You Help Your Children Through Challenges
Join cohosts Athena and Mims is the biweekly episode discussing the approaches to support our children navigate challenges by considering the life cycle of a challenge -identification, analysis, resources, reflection- in various stages of development. How can we help our children understand the purpose of challenges and establish a strategy to keep in their toolbox as challenges are inevitable but not insurmountable. Torn Tribe how have you facilitated your children facing challenges? Does this cycle resonate? Would it be helpful? Reach out with Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Apr 10, 202434:11
#130 Do My Dreams Matter Anymore?
Join cohosts Athena and Mims as they consider their childhood dreams and if dreaming is possible after entering parenthood. What were your hearts deepest desires before becoming a parent? What kind of dreams do you aspire for now? Do you continue to pursue your dreams? Reach out with Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Mar 27, 202430:15
#129 Parenting Pulse
Join cohosts Athena and Mims in this atypical installment of the bi-weekly podcast - an unfiltered pulse check on the cohosts’ parenting. Reach out with Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Mar 13, 202431:15
#128 The Art of Creating
Join cohosts Athena and Mims on this biweekly installment highlighting how to nurture creativity within your family. How does your family approach creativity? What activities lead to imagination, vulnerability, curiosity and exploration? Athena and Moms share some of the play, projects, activities, games and journeys they have shared with their children and family that help cultivate creativity and approaching life as cocreators…of crafts, fantasy islands, music, stories and momentos. Connect with us about this episode, by sharing your torn moments or mends at tornmlb@gmail.com. Don’t forget to listen, follow, and share the podcast on IG, Facebook, and Twitter: @tornmlb. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe.
Feb 28, 202434:39
#127 Revisiting #81: Beyond the Guilt: The Balancing Act
Revisit Episode 81: Join cohosts Mims and Athena as they share their raw emotions of having to balance work and home life. The struggle of having to work as if you are not a mother and parent as if you do not have a career. Athena and Mims share the key decisions they made to continue the daily balancing act with joy! Reach out with Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Feb 14, 202421:35
#126 Series: Parenting - The Skill Sets No One Ever Told You Were Needed: The Parent Mingler
Join hosts Athena and Mims in the latest episode of our biweekly podcast. This month a series: “Parenting the Skill Sets No One Ever Told You Were Needed.” This episode considers socialization and how we encourage our children to lean into getting to know new people, establish friendships, network and grown curious about the interests and feels of others. Torn Tribe, how do you structure time for commitments, allow for spontaneity and avoid overbooking to make time for relationship building with intention? Connect with us about this episode by sharing your torn moments or mends at tornmlb@gmail.com. Don’t forget to listen, follow, and share the podcast on IG, Facebook, and Twitter: @tornmlb. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe.
Jan 31, 202437:25
#125 Series: Parenting the Skill Sets No One Ever Told You Were Needed: The Parent Financial Advisor
Join hosts Athena and Mims in the latest episode of our biweekly podcast. This month a series: “Parenting the Skill Sets No One Ever Told You Were Needed.” This time, the sisters delve into the surprising financial advising skills required for parenting. Discover the categories tied to financial planning, and gain insights on navigating money talks, overcoming shame, instilling wisdom, and encouraging your children to recognize their talents and resources. Connect with us about this episode by sharing your torn moments or mends at tornmlb@gmail.com. Don’t forget to listen, follow, and share the podcast on IG, Facebook, and Twitter: @tornmlb. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe.
Jan 17, 202426:48
#124 Series: Parenting the Skill Sets No One Ever Told You Were Needed: The Parent Event Planner
Join cohosts Athena and Mims for this biweekly installment kicking off a start of year series: Parenting the Skill Sets No One Ever Told You Were Needed. On the first episode of the series, the sisters discuss the event planning skills they were surprised they needed as parents. They debunk some myths and offer some tips to help you make memories you desire. Reach out about this episode. Share your torn moments or mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow and Share the podcast at IG, Facebook and Twitter: @tornmlb. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Jan 03, 202429:26
#123 The 12 Days of Winter Break
Join cohost Athena and Moms in their biweekly episode about the Winter Break tradition of family holiday movie viewing. Tune in to hear holiday movie recommendations that your family may enjoy during this season. Torn Tribe, what favorites do have for this time of year? Which stories, themes, and soundtracks are you eager to share with your family? Reach out about this episode. Share your torn moments or mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow and Share the podcast at IG, Facebook and Twitter: @tornmlb. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Dec 20, 202334:28
#122 Parenting Pitstop
Join cohosts Athena and Mims for their biweekly episode focusing on where we are at this point in the year in the busyness of the parenthood race. Do your family routines need a pitstop to refresh and tune up for responsibilities and demands of the year. Torn Tribe, how does your family keep tuned up? Reach out about this episode. Share your torn moments or mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow and Share the podcast at IG, Facebook and Twitter: @tornmlb. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Dec 06, 202337:53
#121 Encouraging life skills, self-care & self-sufficiency
Join cohosts Athena and Mims in this biweekly episode of the podcast focused on the ways to promote balance and self-sufficiency to our children, no matter where we may find ourselves on the spectrum of skills, approaches and seasons of personal development. Listen to learn the areas the sisters identify as a worthy focus and deem priority for instilling self-awareness and encourage them to build their executive functioning skills, manage personal needs, hygiene and household chores as they establish their independence. Reach out about this episode. Share your torn moments or mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow and Share the podcast at IG, Facebook and Twitter: @tornmlb. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Nov 23, 202341:44
#120 Can I Be A Positive Role Model Even with My Flaws?
Join cohost Athena and Mims in their biweekly episode responding to the question: Can I Be A Positive Role Model Even with My Flaws? Listen in to learn what Athena and Mims have identified as flaws that challenged their parenting, how they approach it with their children and how they suggest it can be tackled. See the revealing lessons the sisters have achieved with their children by keepin’ it real and showing their humanity. Reach out about this episode. Share your torn moments or mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow and Share the podcast at IG, Facebook and Twitter: @tornmlb. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Nov 08, 202328:01
#119 Is It Time To Hit The Reset Button?
Join cohosts Athena and Mims in this biweekly installment to evaluate if a reset would serve you. The sisters discuss how they each come to the conclusion that something needs to change and ask themselves the tough questions about how they are feeling while parenting. Do you feel like quitting, or hiding? What are your alarms indicating you need to pause and take stock? Reach out about this episode. Share your torn moments or mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow and Share the podcast at IG, Facebook and Twitter: @tornmlb. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Oct 25, 202331:11
#118 Making Memories: Forming Bonds Based in Common Values
Join cohosts Athena & Mims for this week’s episode highlighting what makes strong bonds of friendship across miles and decades. Listen to hear how being brave enough to reach out or answer a call no matter how long it has been can reaffirm who you are and what you profoundly value. A recent reconnection inspires Mims to share how she rekindled a 20 year old bond and Athena shares about the call from a childhood friend that similarly surprised her and helped her see how she showed up back then. The sisters discuss how to encourage our children to see how profound bonds of friendships can be rooted and nurtured in common values. Reach out about this episode. Share your torn moments or mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow and Share the podcast at IG, Facebook and Twitter: @tornmlb. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Oct 11, 202335:12
#117: Revisiting #75 Embracing Personal Growth: Parent Coaching
Rerelease of episode #75: Join cohosts Athena and Mims on their second episode of a two part series on coaching - focused on parent coaching. Why seek parent coaching? What can that look like? How do you keep learning throughout parenting? Reach out with torn moments or mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow and Share the podcast at IG, Facebook and Twitter: @tornmlb. Choose grace, Torn Tribe!
Sep 27, 202330:45
#116 Relinquish: Those Are Not Your Deadlines
Join cohosts Athena and Mims in this biweekly installment of the podcast encouraging the Torn Tribe to accept their children’s learning styles, allow them ro take ownership of their deadlines and trust that the investments you made in modeling taking the wheel will allow them to steer the course. How do you shift the accountability of your children’s deadlines as they mature? How does it feel? What are some of the red flags that let you know it’s time to relinquish? We hope this episode offers a mend. Reach out about this episode. Share your torn moments or mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow and Share the podcast at IG, Facebook and Twitter: @tornmlb. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Sep 13, 202330:24
#115 Awe-Inspired Parenting
Join cohosts Athena and Mims for the bi-weekly installment focused on embracing awe and instilling the practice in your parenting. What inspired your sense of awe? How can you model feeling awe for your children and family? We hope this episode offers a mend, Torn Tribe. Reach out about this episode. Share your torn moments or mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow and Share the podcast at IG, Facebook and Twitter: @tornmlb. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Aug 30, 202347:05
#114 How to Transition from Summer without Dread: Time Commitments
Join cohosts Athena and Mims in a late summer series: How to Transition from Summer without Dread. This installment is about the time we commit. We may have heard that “Time is the most valuable thing [a person] can spend.” – Theophrastus. In this episode we are sharing tips on how to coach your children to weigh their time commitments, understand how a “Yes” is also an automatic “No” and anticipate the flow of the season in advance. How do you plan to commit? What time commitment strategies have you modeled for your family? Reach out about this episode. Share your torn moments or mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow and Share the podcast at IG, Facebook and Twitter: @tornmlb. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Aug 16, 202330:40
#113 How to End Summer Break Without Dread
Join cohosts Athena and Mims in a late summer series to help you transition from summer break smoothly. Consider what’s ahead and find your own strategy to begin to arrange schedules, prioritize upcoming important dates and create the new school-year, family calendars and routines. What’s ahead for your family and what will help you approach the waning summer more intentionally? Share your torn moments or mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow and Share the podcast at IG, Facebook and Twitter: @tornmlb. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Aug 02, 202338:14
#112 REPLAY #61: Summer Series: #1 Build Your Parenting Summer Survival Kit
Join hosts Athena and Mims revisiting how they planned summer as a kick off to 2021 Summer Series. They share strategies for experiencing a stress-free summer. Listen to their approach and resources to plan the time filled with exploration, rest and quality time that is individualized for your family. Stay tuned through the summer months as they highlight summer fun that is manageable, enjoyable and customized for varied family dynamics and circumstances. Share your torn moments or mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow and Share the podcast at IG, Facebook and Twitter: @tornmlb. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe! In this episode: Regional Parenting Publications at https://bostonparentspaper.com/regional-parenting-publications.html and Charlotte NC resources: Charlotte Parent https://www.charlotteparent.com and Park & Rec https://www.mecknc.gov/ParkandRec/Pages/Home.aspx
Jun 21, 202328:59
#111 How to Get Yourself to Vacation…Mode
Join cohosts Athena and Mims for this bi-weekly episode as they reflect on not only taking the vacation but intentionally preparing yourself to BE on vacation. How do you transition to time off, new locations and the planned activities? Do you find the first few hours or days are needed to switch your mindset and decompress? Athena and Mims share the challenges and strategies to settle into vacation mode. How has the meaning of vacation changed for you in parenthood? What is truly revitalizing?What’s needed to set the right vibe?Reach out with your suggestions, questions, Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Jun 07, 202342:15
#110 Game Plan: Transitions & Strategies
Join cohosts Athena and Mims in their bi-weekly episode considering how to prepare for the next season in their children’s lives and how they assess the needs ahead and begin to gather the tools to be best prepared and equipped on the new stretch of the parenting journey. Do you have advice and strategies? What’s in your toolbox and “first-aid” kits for new kid seasons? Reach out with your suggestions, questions, Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
May 24, 202335:22
#109 What’s Next?!
Join cohosts Athena and Mims in their bi-weekly episode were they acknowledge that they are often preoccupied wondering “What’s Next?!” Tune in to hear about how they each handle managing schedules, commitments, preparations and what happens when one of the many balls they juggle is dropped. Athena and Mims share in the hopes that you would share: What emotions does your family’s schedule and the tasks to keep it straight causing you? How do you handle the mishaps? Reach out with questions, Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
May 10, 202332:45
#108 Will They Bring Us Their Problems to Solve or Are They Building Their Problem Solving Toolbox?
Join cohost Athena and Mims in this biweekly episode where they ponder how their parenting is enabling or equipping their children. How so our parenting supports encourage codependence or independence. When do you advise and when do you simply listen and welcome the children to make choices and live with results? Reach out with questions, Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Apr 26, 202335:59
#108 Interview with Laura Hernandez of Mama Systems
Join Athena and Mims in their interview with Laura Hernandez, creator of Mama Systems. Laura became the mother of ten children when she went from four to 10 children through adoption as well as biologically. Listen in to learn about her system that was born from a desire to help other mothers manage their logistics and have-tos and make time to intentionally instill the ideas that your family values. Athena and Mims were especially touched by the calm Laura exudes and enjoyed learning about what helps her keep that calm when juggling children at traditional school, home schooling, children with special needs and balancing the needs of her entire family. You may find more about Mama Systems at www.mamasystems.net or @mamasystems on Instagram. Reach out with questions, Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Apr 12, 202342:40
#107 Training Up Your Child with Foundational Life Skills
Join cohosts Athena and Mims as they discuss the foundational life skills they each prioritize to train up their children in terms of defining boundaries, using their voice and demonstrating and receiving kindness. What areas are you training up your children? How and why did you prioritize this life skill? area? experience? Reach out with questions, Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Mar 29, 202344:14
#106 Fighting the Feelings of Failure
Join cohosts Athena and Mims as they reveal what parenting stages or events made them feel failure. Listen to them share those vulnerable moments that we are often experiencing in solitude against our harsh self-critic. What paradigms may we need to release to find peace. All the concern in avoiding failure comes from care - can we find peace in your choices as our way of parenting with intention and after all the fear and acceptance, choose Grace for ourself?When have you felt gear of parental failure? Reach out with questions, Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Mar 15, 202344:02
#105: Parent Teacher Association
Join cohosts Athena & Mims in this weeks episode on how to build in time to visit and collaborate with your children’s school. Leave the stress out of PTA by coordinating with teachers in advance,getting your child’s perspective, asking for help or offering your strengths, and share the experiences with each other so we can encourage each other, get ideas and lean in with our strengths to make these experiences impactful for your child, their classmates and school educators. Reach out with questions, Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Mar 01, 202336:15
#104 Revisiting #25: In Memory of When We Could Sleep In
Join Torn hosts as they discuss motherhoods impact on sweet, elusive sleep. Listen in as they reminisce about simpler days and wasted hours of slumber and the strategies they practice now to get rest without the guilt or feeling like they are falling behind. Reach out with questions, Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Feb 16, 202332:50
#103: It feels Biblical: What About Parenting is Plaguing You?
Join cohosts Athena and Mims their bi-weekly episode on burnout. What elements of their day to day parenting routine inspire frustration, dread, a short fuse and avoidance? Listen in to hear some of the signs you are feeling burnout, suggested approaches to finding a strategy and solution and the encouragement to find peace with yourself and abandon self-judgement. Reach out with questions, Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Feb 01, 202335:28
#102 - Revisiting #75: Embracing Personal Growth: Parent Coaching
Aired originally on December 22,2021: Join cohosts Athena and Mims on their second episode of a two part series on coaching - focused on parent coaching. Why seek parent coaching? What can that look like? How do you keep learning throughout parenting? Reach out with torn moments or mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow and Share the podcast at IG, Facebook and Twitter: @tornmlb. Choose grace, Torn Tribe!
Jan 18, 202330:49
#101 Start of 2023 Inventory
Join cohost Athena and Mims in their first episode of the new year. Hear the intentions they set for personal growth, quality time and mindset shifts for themselves that will surely influence their families and specifically share a model for their children to be reflective and intentional with their most precious commodity- time. How so you start the year with purpose and intention? What are you working to manifest in 2023?
Reach out with questions, Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Reach out with questions, Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Jan 04, 202344:40
#100 It’s A Wrap, 2022!
Join cohosts Athena and Mims this week for their final episode of 2022. They set intentions and letting go of anything that is not serving them. Enjoy the 100th installment of Torn: MLB and reflect on what you want to manifest in the New Year! Reach out with questions, Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Dec 21, 202233:00
#99 Can I Get Some Satisfaction?
Join cohosts Athena and Mims this week for a review of the aspects of parenting that offer satisfaction. While parenting has its torn moments, challenges and uncertainties, there are also fulfilling moments in the journey. Tune in to hear about learned and shared passions, milestones of independence and the making and keeping of traditions that offer these two moms the warm and fuzzies in the day to day toils of mommyhood. Reach out with questions, Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Dec 07, 202239:37
#98 - A Note of Gratitude
On this week’s episode of Torn: Finding a Mom Life Balance, cohosts Athena and Mims as they share gratitude for the people and circumstances in an effort to cherish what we have and those that make life sustainable, special, fun and full of love. Wishing the Torn Tribe in the US a Happy Thanksgiving and sending appreciation to each of you. Reach out with questions, Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Nov 23, 202201:05:16
#97 Sweet Friendship Refreshes the Soul
Join cohosts Athena and Mims as they tackle the foundation, impact and value of friendship. What were your first friendships like? What has friendship meant in your life? How do you guide your children regarding making friends and maintaining bonds? Where do you go to make friends? How do you keep friends? Tune in to hear some reflections on the family we choose. Reach out with questions, Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Nov 09, 202239:10
#96: How Can We Create Space for Emotional Processing
Life often has us running from one commitment to the next leaving no room for transition. This packed schedule with very little room for forgiveness, leaves us stuffing emotions to the back of our minds and pushing through to just get to the next place on time. Children though, have big emotions, significant emotions, fragile emotions that have no respect for time or place. As parents we have the challenge of finding a way to balance life schedules alongside healthy processing of emotions. Join Athena and Mims to learn together how to model healthy habits to our children and give them and ourselves space to feel and process on a more consistent basis.
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Oct 26, 202233:31
#95: Heritage Month REPLAY: Honoring Abuela
Join hosts Athena and Mims in their Heritage Month tribute as they revisit episode #33 where they honor their Abuela by sharing the four pillars that grounded her life and works- FIGURE, FAITH, FOOD and FAMILY. Listen to Athena and Mims share memories and the imprint Abuela had on them and many others through a life of bravery and grace. Be inspired to create your own legacy as women and on your motherhood journey through connection and love. Reach out with questions, Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Oct 12, 202238:47
#94: Torn UNFILTERED
Join Athena and Mims in this weeks episode filled with all the various emotions of this fall season. What is really going on during this season and what are they learning about themselves from these feelings. Tune in to hear about #signedupforTOOmuch and #TORNtoshreds Reach out with questions, Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Sep 28, 202236:37
#94 Interview with the Queen of the Crossroad, Barika Porter
Join Athena and Mims in an interview with The Queen of the Crossroad, Barika Porter. Barika Porter is a certified professional coach that loves helping business people develop while enjoying their lives. Barika shares with us how she uses many of her coaching skills to help equip her for raising her three daughters. In this episode you will gain insights and tips on the necessity of mindful communication and the power of imprinting. Through much laughter Barika, Athena, and Mims’ conversation highlights creative ways to acknowledge and validate their children’s emotions while getting their children to own their feelings.
Find Barika Porter at: Choose Change Connect: https://choosechangeconnect.com/
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Sep 14, 202201:01:09
#92: Beyond the Fear: Lived Experience Tips
Join cohost Athena and Mims as they conclude their exploration of fear in the parenting journey. They share tips on how to get beyond the fear based on their own lived experience. Reach out with questions, Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Aug 31, 202221:27
#91: Beyond the Fear: Fear of Change Management
Join cohosts Athena and Mims as they explore how to cope with the change that accompanies children leaving the nest and embracing their independence beyond your family sphere. In this episode of the Beyond the Fear series, consider how your sense of self shifts when the parenting role transitions from decision-maker to observer and hopefully trusted advisor. How can we get beyond the fear of losing the dynamic of being needed and accept in the lives of our children as they begin to be separate, unique adults? Reach out with questions, Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Aug 17, 202233:11
#90: Beyond the Fear: What Ifs
Join cohosts Athena and Mims as they continue their Beyond the Fear series with a conversation about possible tragedies, how to go beyond your scariest hypothetical situations and proactively give yourself piece of mind and find support. Reach out with questions, Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Aug 03, 202233:18
#89: Beyond the Fear: Fear of the Unknown: Unaware and Unable to Prepare
Join cohosts Athena and Mims in the second episode of the Beyond the Fear series focused on the unknown and unpredictable scenarios that can cause parents to have anxiety and paralyze us with fear. What are the thoughts you cook up in your mind that have not occurred but IF they were to happen you believe you’ll be left with few tools to address the situation? How do you identify the fears and gain the support to be authentic with your children and family and receptive to unplanned transitions that may occur along the parenting journey? Reach out with Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Jul 20, 202233:42
#88: Beyond the Fear: What are your fears?
When you feel torn, choose Grace. The parenting journey is filled with torn moments that are best addressed by choosing grace for yourself, others and the circumstances.
Join Athena and Mims as they kick off a new series all about parenting fears. What are your greatest spoken and unspoken fears as you navigate the world with your children, encounter what is out of your control and work on modeling how to live fully, take risks and be authentic. Follow the series to learn how to get beyond the fear with intention and grace.
Reach out with Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Join Athena and Mims as they kick off a new series all about parenting fears. What are your greatest spoken and unspoken fears as you navigate the world with your children, encounter what is out of your control and work on modeling how to live fully, take risks and be authentic. Follow the series to learn how to get beyond the fear with intention and grace.
Reach out with Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Jul 07, 202225:45
#87: Torn: Finding A Mom Life Balance: Beyond the Guilt , S4 Ep8 - Choosing Grace
When you feel torn, choose Grace. The parenting journey is filled with torn moments that are best addressed by choosing grace for yourself, others and the circumstances. Reach out with Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Jun 22, 202226:20
Torn: Finding A Mom Life Balance: Beyond the Guilt , S4 Ep7 - Book Club: Torn True Story Memoir
When they found a memoir that shared the name of their podcast, Athena and Mims were instantly drawn to read and discuss Torn True Stories of Kids, Career & the Conflict of Modern Motherhood by Samantha Parent Walravens. Reach out with Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Jun 16, 202224:54
#86: Torn: Finding A Mom Life Balance: Beyond the Guilt , Season 4 Episode 6 - Mommy Methodology
Athena and Mims highlight all the high stake and low stake decisions that come with parenting. What influenced their choices about their approach to rearing, education, nursing versus formula. There are so many opinions and a mom needs to forge her own way! Reach out with Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
May 25, 202233:14
#85: Torn: Finding A Mom Life Balance: Beyond the Guilt , Season 4 Episode 5 - Safe Space
Athena and Mims create a safe space for considering the fears and concerns that go hand in hand with parenting. What are the voices within in those scary unpredictable moments and how do we surface from the darkness with grace? Reach out with Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
May 11, 202224:35
Torn: Finding A Mom Life Balance: Beyond the Guilt , Season 4 Episode 4 - Feeling Not Enough
Parenting often leaves parents, especially mothers, feeling like we are not giving enough. Not enough quality time, exposure, experience, of ourselves! Join Mims and Athena as they explore the topic of moving from a not-enough mindset to enough. They will help equip you with practical habits to establish an enough mindset. Reach out with Torn Moments or Mends to tornmlb@gmail.com - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
Apr 27, 202226:24