When I conjure up memories of my mom in the kitchen, I picture her baking cookies. Don’t get me wrong, she was a fabulous cook but cookies were her jam. She was always the first to volunteer to be the bringer of treats at work, school, bake sales, theatre cast parties, or cheerleading fundraisers. She […]
Episode 12 Pearls From Cierra’s Mom
Cierra lost her mom, Amy, 6 years ago and for a while she wasn’t able to talk about it. I am so happy she is now because she sounds like she was an incredible woman. Listen as Cierra recounts some of her favorite pearls of wisdom and stories from her late mom. Also, learn what Kentucky […]
Episode 11 Pearls From Anita’s Mom
Anita Heidema joins me on this week’s episode to talk about her mother, Fenna Heidema and how her death from a misdiagnosis of Lewy Body Demetia led her to start a foundation in her mother’s name. Anita’s story is beautiful and inspiring, have a listen and then share it with your friends. Please check out […]
Episode 10 A Pearl From My Mom, if you can’t say something nice…
My mom said it to me, her mom said it to her, I say it to my kids, and you have probabaly been told this at some point in your life. If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all. But does this principle still ring true in the internet-connected world in which […]
Episode 9 Pearls From Kelli’s Mom
Kelli doesn’t have regrets about the way she left things with her mom 5 years ago, she does have some excellent advice for people going through grief. Join us as we chat about working with your mom at her Mexican restaurant and what it was like for her mom to seek cancer treatment in South Korea. […]
Episode 8 Pearls From Melissa’s Mom
Melissa just lost her mom a few months ago and she bravely asked to come on the podcast to tell her mom’s story. Join us as she shares her favorite memories and the lessons she has learned on her grief journey thus far.
Episode 7 Pearls From Charles’ Mom
Charles lost his mom suddenly 4 years ago, he has a great sense of humor and has used this in dealing with such tragic circumstances. We talk about learning new things about his mom after her passing and how to deal with the loss. Charles is the host of a comedy podcast that I recommend […]
Episode 6 Pearls from Kristina’s Mom
Kristina was inspired by her mom’s battle with lung cancer to start The Pearl Project with the goal of raising money for lung cancer research and getting rid of the stigma associated with lung cancer. Kristina’s work is incredible and her stories about working with her mom, starting at age 14 will inspire you. Her story […]
Episode 5 Pearls From Sarah’s Mom
Sarah is an author, a motherhood mindset coach and a mother of 4. Sarah lost her mom when she was just 18 years old and she talks to me about what life has been like without her mom and what she does to keep the memory of her mom fresh in her heart. Sharing to […]
Episode 4 Pearls From Leah’s Mom
Leah lost her mom Sandy to breast cancer when Leah was 21 years old. In this episode, Leah and I talk about what she learned from the way her mom lived her life. Her words are beautiful and heartfelt and you can see why Leah went on to start her non-profit Little Legacies, which offers […]
