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Is A Mother

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We’ve been best friends since college and are using a comparative lens to share how we are coming into our power after 40. We aren’t supposed to compare, right? Well, that is not realistic. We started this podcast when our boys were toddlers. They are growing fast! And we’ve been growing, too. The first few years of motherhood shook our lives and friendship like no other experience has, and by comparing and contrasting our evolution up to that point in our lives, and beyond, we have discover ...
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In this episode of PV Talks, host Steve Bracety sits down with Jamie Kerr, Prescott Valley's new Economic Development Administrator, to explore how thoughtful economic planning is shaping the town's future. PV Talks is part of the CAST11 Podcast Network of Prescott. Check out the podcast network website with ALL the shows at: https://CAST11.com…
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In this episode of PV Talks, Steve Bracety, President & CEO of the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce, sits down with Vinnie Gallegos, Executive Director of the Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization (CYMPO), to explore one of Yavapai County’s best-kept secrets. From Highway 69 traffic to trail systems and long-range transportation pla…
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On this episode of PV Talks, join host Steve Bracety, President and CEO of the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce, as he chats with Donna Werking of Northern Arizona Social. Dive deep into the history, excitement, and behind-the-scenes magic of Prescott Frontier Days—the World's Oldest Rodeo. Donna shares how her digital marketing agency helps kee…
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In this episode of PV Talks, host Steve Bracety previews Prescott Valley Days (May 8–10) with guests Nobero Cabrera of Aztec Market and Gloria Grose from the Prescott Early Bird Lions Club. Prescott Valley Days is more than an event—it’s a community tradition. Tune in to learn how you can join the fun! PV Talks is part of the CAST11 Podcast Network…
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In this powerful episode of PV Talks, Steve Bracety sits down with Yavapai College's dynamic senior leadership team—Dr. Lisa Rhine, Dr. Marylou Mercado, and Dr. Doug Barry—to explore how innovation, affordability, and community impact are reshaping the future of higher education in Arizona. PV Talks is part of the CAST11 Podcast Network of Prescott…
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In this heartwarming episode of PV Talks, Host Steve Bracety sits down with Dave Evans and Amanda Mo, stars of the timeless musical Fiddler on the Roof. With opening night just hours away, the cast reflects on the excitement, nerves, and deep cultural resonance behind this beloved show. Catch Fiddler on the Roof at the Yavapai College Performing Ar…
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In this episode, host Steve Bracety, President and CEO of the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce, sits down with Fred and Robin DePalma, the dynamic ownership duo behind the Northern Arizona Wranglers. PV Talks is part of the CAST11 Podcast Network of Prescott. Check out the podcast network website with ALL the shows at: https://CAST11.com…
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Pausing is a Mother! All too often, we get in the habit of pushing onward without pausing to reflect on how far we’ve come, acknowledging the bumps we’ve navigated to achieve our goals, and celebrating all the wonderful things that happened along the way. On episode 24 of ___ Is a Mother, we take our own advice to pause and reflect on our wins and …
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Overcoming limiting beliefs is a Mother! Society puts forward unsustainable and often unattainable ideas of who we should be and what we should accomplish, setting us up for failure and on a path to burnout. These unrealistic expectations can lead to a host of limiting beliefs, keeping us from reaching our full potential and living our best and hea…
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Breast Cancer is a Mother! In honor of breast cancer awareness month, I (Jamie) had the pleasure of sitting down with my mother, a 3x breast cancer survivor herself, as we get vulnerable on how breast cancer has impacted our lives. In episode 22 of ___ Is a Mother, we discuss how our breast cancer journey affected us as we were going through it, as…
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Modern parenting is a mother! As parents, there is so much we have to navigate and many difficult conversations that we need to have, and let’s be real– it’s not easy! We often talk on the podcast about the importance of leaning on your community during this challenging parenting era, so when we connected with the ladies from Calm Mama Retreats for…
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Back to school is a Mother! The start of a new school year can be a whirlwind of emotions for both parents and kids, especially when starting at a new school. We can spend all the time in the world planning and preparing, but the reality is that sometimes things don’t pan out the way we expected. On episode 20 of ___ Is a Mother, we’re sharing how …
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Self-love is a Mother! As mothers, we often lose sight of ourselves, especially once the school year starts and our world revolves around our children’s schedules. But as the saying goes, it’s important to remember to put on your own oxygen mask before helping others. That is exactly what we are doing by collaborating with Calm Mama Wellness Retrea…
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Kindergarten readiness is a Mother! As parents, we want to do everything in our control to get our kids ready to enter Kindergarten, but what does it mean to be “Kindergarten ready”? Our guest Leigh Fitzgerald is a veteran Kindergarten teacher from San Diego, CA, and she joins us on the podcast to explain that Kindergarten readiness is less about k…
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AI is a mother! Although it feels like AI is this new thing that popped up on the scene in recent years, it has been integrated into our daily lives through the products and services we have used for many years. Much of the information and resources for chatbot-based AI platforms focus on how business owners and creators can leverage this technolog…
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Toxic positivity is a Mother! It’s a topic that most of us can probably relate to as Western society has ingrained in us that we should be “likable” and aim to be positive all the time. An important disclaimer: we are by no means anti-positivity. We recognize the importance of creating space for all emotions. Sometimes life is hard, and to overcome…
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Estate planning is a mother! It can feel morbid to think about but when our time comes, the best thing we can leave behind for our loved ones is a roadmap for who will take care of our kids, how we want our assets dispersed, and who we have designated to make decisions on our behalf. On episode 15 of ___ Is a Mother, we are joined by Jillian Cardon…
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Tracking milestones can be a Mother. And as time starts to feel like it’s going by quicker and quicker, we can forget many of the things we have gone through to get to where we are. Reflecting on our milestones, as women and as parents, is a way to reminisce on the good and celebrate how we overcame challenges, big, small, and everything in between…
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Self-care is a mother! Consumerism has hijacked the concept of self-care and turned it into a multi-billion(!) dollar industry, marketing ‘quick fixes’ that are in actuality fleeting external care. External self-care can feel good in the moment but needs to be paired with the hard work of internal self-care (e.g., therapy) to truly elevate your wel…
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Family culture is a mother! And when we say culture we are not talking about race, gender, or ethnicity but rather an agreed-upon set of expectations of the social communities we exist in with our family units at the foundation. As we grow families of our own, it becomes a balancing act of integrating each parent’s respective cultural norms to crea…
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Managing adult friendships is a Mother! The older we get, our packed schedules, geographical moves, and changing priorities can make it challenging to make and maintain friendships. In our current phase of life, we are mindful that some friendships come and go, while others continue to thrive year after year. And still, there can be room to develop…
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Financial Planning is a Mother. If you’re like us, you were taught only the basics of financial management. But there are so many tools and resources available to us that can truly set us up to achieve financial health and protect our future. In episode 10 of ___ Is a Mother, we are joined by Karen Holloway to discuss the financial elements every f…
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Labeling kids is a mother! For both children and adults, there can be a stigma around behavioral disorders, mental health issues, learning disabilities, etc., and individuals go undiagnosed and untreated for too long. On the flip side, sometimes children are incorrectly categorized or labeled in an innocent attempt to help, which leads to other con…
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Since the pandemic, we, like many people, have found ourselves saying that each year is the worst to date. And DANG! We can confidently say that 2023 was the mother of all mothers. This past year has by far been the most challenging year for both of our families in many ways. In episode 08 of ___ Is a Mother, we take time to reflect on the past yea…
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Traveling with a toddler is a mother, especially when you’re traveling to stay in someone else's home who may have different cultural norms and parenting styles as you and you’re struggling to find the balance. In episode 7 of ___ Is a Mother, we recap the trip that led to tension in our friendship based on our parenting and cultural differences an…
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Body image is a mother! No matter what your shape or size or features, society presents unrealistic and unattainable goals for how we “should” look. These unhealthy images are compounded by external opinions, comments, and comparisons in life, at work, and on social media. In reality, feeling our best, healthiest selves has less to do with how our …
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Growing up, we have ideas of what we want our future family structure to look like, and more often than not, these ideas change because of factors that are out of our control. We have certainly both found this to be true when considering expanding our family unit and all of the little decisions that come into play. This week, episode 5 of ___ Is a …
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Healthcare for pregnant and postpartum mothers is so baby-centered that the mother often gets forgotten. One of the most important, yet least talked about, healthcare needs for mothers specifically is strengthening the pelvic floor. And frankly, every human has a pelvic floor, so why are we not talking about it more often!? Dr. Chris is generously …
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Discrimination in the workplace after giving birth is a mother, especially when your job isn’t guaranteed and to no one’s surprise, mothers, especially new mothers, are undervalued and often taken advantage of in the workplace. In episode 3 of ___ Is a Mother, we’re sharing our experiences returning to work after giving birth and the challenges we …
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There is no question that becoming a first-time parent or adding a child to your family can be a difficult adjustment. The 4th trimester is a mother and the only way you’re going to get through it is with support. In episode 2 of ___ Is a Mother, we’re sharing the unique adjustments that come with becoming a new parent and reminding you to be patie…
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Age is a mother, especially when it comes to the challenges of finding your life partner, building a career, starting a family, and ensuring all of those elements align. It’s easy to focus on the drawbacks and worries of creating a family later in life, but there is also so much beauty that comes with aging and the realization that you are in contr…
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Two toddler boy Moms that have been best friends since college are here to share their unique motherhood journeys through a comparative lens. We aren’t supposed to compare, right? Well, that is not realistic. The first few years of motherhood shook their lives and friendship like no other experience has, and by comparing and contrasting their journ…
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