Best Enjoy The Sass Podcasts (2025)

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Season 17: From Burnout to Clarity 4:46

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Welcome to Season 17 of The Mental Health and Wellness Show. This season marks a deeper and more intentional shift in how we talk about success, stress, and sustainability. I’m your host, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, and this season is titled From Burnout to Clarity. I’ll be joined by an inspiring lineup of guests—from high-performing professionals to wellne…

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Holiday Family Stress? How to Actually Enjoy Family Gatherings 13:48

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The holidays are definitely a time when many families and children experience overstimulation, picky eating, chaos, and sibling bickering, which can lead to holiday family stress. What if we could experience God as Emmanuel (God With Us) even in the midst of the mess? Hear from Stacy Bellward as she reads one of the Connected Families blog posts, w…

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Animal House: Toga, Toga, Toga and Altogether Infantile 55:30

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This week on Cinematix Problematix, we’re heading back to Faber College for John Landis' 1978 film Animal House, the movie that helped define frat-boy culture, brought John Belushi out of late-night and into cinemas, introduced toga parties into society, and is absolutely a minefield of 1970s “yikes.” And yes, we still kind of love it. Blame nostal…

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Teaching Kids Their True Identity in Christ with Hosanna Wong 26:35

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There are identity-forming lies all around your kids, at school, on screens, even in their own thoughts. In this powerful episode on identity in Christ, host Stacy Bellward sits down with spoken-word artist and author Hosanna Wong. They discuss her viral poem, “I Have a New Name,” with over 11 million views, and her new children’s book, What God Sa…

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Falling Down: D-Fens, Destruction, and Demented Male Behavior 1:01:08

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Today, we’re talking about the 1993 Joel Schumacher film Falling Down. It follows a down-on-his luck man named William Foster (aka D-FENS) over the course of a 24 hour period on a hot day in 1990’s Los Angeles. Sitting in traffic, surrounded by a cacophonous crescendo of standard LA traffic stimuli, he abandons his car in the middle of the freeway,…

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Handling Criticism In A God Honoring Way: A Game-Changing Tool 24:50

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Join Stacy Bellward and Lynne Jackson as they chat with Connected Families Certified Parent Coach Kartina Baros about using the “Trash, Truth, or Treasure” tool to help kids process hurtful words and build skills for handling criticism. Katrina shares how she turned this concept into a fun basket-shooting game with her four boys, making it their fa…

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MASH: Haughty Docs, Horrible Morals, and Hot Lips O'Houlihan 51:47

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This week on Cinematix Problematix, we’re dissecting Robert Altman's 1970 war satire MASH*, the Vietnam-era movie that pretended to be about Korea so the studio wouldn’t panic. Join us as well to deconstruct this Robert Altman classic that has recently come under fire do to, well, a lot of things. Mostly having to do with Hot Lips. This film sports…

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Teaching Kids to Deal with Mean Words and Hurtful Comments 35:08

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When your child hears something unkind, those words can stick: shaping how they see themselves and the world around them. In this episode, we’re launching a three-part series on a simple but powerful Connected Families tool: Trash, Truth, & Treasure. This tool helps kids (and adults!) deal with mean words, hurtful thoughts, anger, and anxiety by ro…

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Song of the South: Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah, Zip-a-Dee-WTF??! 47:32

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This week on Cinematix Problematix, we’re cracking open the Disney vault — the part they pretend doesn’t exist — to revisit the 1946 film Song of the South, a movie so controversial that even Disney+ is like, “Yeah, we’re good.” Join us as we eviscerate this Disney "classic," a movie that has the chutzpah to not only be racist, but boring. The film…

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Parenting Adopted Children: Building Safety and Connection After Trauma 31:41

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Welcome back to our usual podcast rhythm, listeners! November is National Adoption Month, and many Connected Families listeners have grown their families through adoption and foster care. Adoption often brings unique parenting challenges that prompt families to seek creative, compassionate solutions. Many adoptive and foster families have discovere…

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Gone with the Wind: Sass, Slavery, and Scorching Chemistry 52:00

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This week on Cinematix Problematix, we tackle Gone With the Wind: Hollywood’s glamorous love letter to the Confederacy, complete with plantation nostalgia, enslaved people who “love” their captors, and a heroine who treats the Civil War like an inconvenient garden party. Scarlett O’Hara shines as a heroine who can charm her way out of starvation, w…

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Grace-Based Parenting: A Changed Mind 7:29

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart online course, this month…

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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Grace and Transformation 11:58

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart online course, this month…

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Guiding Disrespectful Kids: Eye Rolling, Door Slamming & Sass 13:37

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart online course, this month…

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When Your Kids' Choices Scare You 11:57

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart online course, this month…

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Parenting in the Chaos: When There's No Time to Be Calm 14:52

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart online course, this month…

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Parenting with Grace, Modeling Humility, and Transforming Your Family 11:43

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart online course, this month…

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Showgirls: Glitter, Greed, Gina Gershon, and Glorious Camp 55:05

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Today, we’re talking about the 1995 Paul Verhoeven film Showgirls. The film tells the tale of Nomi - a bright-eyed but street smart dancer who makes it to Vegas with nothing but dance leggings, a knife, a penchant for thrashing wildly, and a dream. While auditioning for a Vegas show, she catches the eye of aging starlet Cristal Conners and her love…

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From Morning Chaos to Peaceful Dressing: How It Ended Well 14:07

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only! Click here to fin…

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Device Issue: How God Used it to Draw One Family Closer 13:22

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart online course, this month…

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Natural Impacts: Teaching Kids Responsibility Without Nagging 14:48

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects With Your Child Heart online course, this month o…

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Why Does My Child Ask for Help Then Get Mad? 12:54

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only! Click here to fin…

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Should You Reward Kids? 9 Wisdom-Filled Guidelines 15:02

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only! Click here to fin…

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Milk Money: Hookers, Homework, and Hijinks 36:19

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Today, we're talking about Richard Benjamin's 1994 film Milk Money. The film tells the tale of young Frank, who along with two adolescent friends of his, decide to hire a hooker named V to see what boobies look like. However, V has an abusive pimp and Frank offers to hide her in his treehouse, as young boys tend to do with prostitutes they just met…

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One Simple Question That Rewires Everyone's Brains Toward Connection 15:24

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only! Click here to fin…

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Connection with Teens: It’s Never Too Late 16:39

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only! Click here to fin…

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Dirty Dishes and Disrespect: One Mom's Story of Growth and Connection 14:25

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only! Click here to fin…

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Identifying Child Strengths: Finding God's Gifts in Your Kid 15:34

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only! Click here to fin…

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Strong-Willed Child and Unconditional Love? Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Parents 12:09

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only! Click here to fin…

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What Is Christian Discipline? A Glimpse At Graceful Parenting 14:26

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥Ready to be the hero who brings hope to overwhelmed parents in your community? Today, will you join the Table Community, along with six others, and multiply your impact? Click here to find out more.💥 Today on the Podcast: In today’s mini-episode, Jim Jackson is filli…

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St. Elmo's Fire: Good Looks, Booze, Credit Cards, and Garbage Morals 1:18:07

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Today, we’re talking about Joel Schumacher’s 1985 film St. Elmo’s Fire about - as IMBd puts it - “A group of friends, just out of college, struggle with adulthood.” And that is putting it kindly. The film begins with Jules, Kirbo, Billy, Wendy, Alec, Leslie, and Kevin all graduating from Georgetown and diving head first into the deep end of adultho…

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Brain-Based Strategies: How to Help Kids Calm Down 17:06

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only! Click here to fin…

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Christian Parenting Advice: Showing God's Unconditional Love 12:03

2M ago12:03

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥Ready to be the hero who brings hope to overwhelmed parents in your community? Today, will you join the Table Community, along with six others, and multiply your impact? Click here to find out more.💥 Today on the Podcast : In today’s episode, Christian Parenting Advi…

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How to Handle Meltdowns: Grace-Based Approach 13:04

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only! Click here to fin…

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Discipline with Love: Showing Love When Your Child Acts Out 12:32

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥Ready to be the hero who brings hope to overwhelmed parents in your community? Today, will you join the Table Community, along with six others, and multiply your impact? Click here to find out more.💥 Today on the Podcast : In this mini-episode, host Stacy Bellward sh…

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Parent Child Connection: From Shutdown to Safety | [Mini-Episode] 16:25

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only!💥 What do you do when your child resists e…

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Parenting with Grace: Overcoming Shame and Anger | [Mini-Episode] 12:39

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only!💥 Hear from two moms navigating the challe…

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The Toy: Daddy, I Want That Black Man! 41:21

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Today, we’re talking about the 1982 film The Toy starring Richard Pryor as Jack Brown - a struggling writer who gets hired by the affluent U.S. Bates to be a friend to his lonely but incredibly spoiled child, Eric. You see, Eric just wants to be loved and hugged, but he also wants a full grown black man to dress in Spider Man costumes that he can t…

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Positive Discipline Examples: How One Mom Handled Her Child's Lost Backpack | [Mini-Episode] 12:58

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only!💥 What does a backpack have to do with par…

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Learning from Parenting Mistakes: How God Taught One Dad the Value of Safety | [Mini-Episode] 11:00

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only! 💥 In today’s episode, Dr. Bo Bryson shares a…

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The Neuroscience of Meltdowns: Kids' Stress Response Explained | [Mini-Episode]

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table at $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only!💥 Welcome to Superhero Month! We’re launching an exc…

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The Blue Lagoon: Kissing Cousins, Coming of Age, and Constant Cringe 43:28

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Today, we’ll be talking about the 1980 film The Blue Lagoon, which tells the story of children Emmeline and Richard who get shipwrecked on a desert island with an alcoholic yet incredibly handy cook named Paddy. Spoiler alert: Paddy dies after drinking an entire barrel full of rum, leaving these two completely clueless children alone, with nobody t…

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Trading Places: We Knew Wall Street Was Racist But DAMN 38:49

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And today, we’re talking about the 1983 classic Trading Places, which tells the tale of The extremely wealthy Wall Street executives Duke brothers who decide to place a friendly bet to see if nature beats nurture. They take the star employee at their financial firm, Louis Winthorpe III, and try to see if a destitute Black man, Billy Ray Valentine, …

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Purple Rain: Misogyny, Ego, and Abuse Meet Purple Pop Perfection 40:08

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Today, we’re talking about the ICONIC 1984 film Purple Rain, which stars the legendary rock/pop/soul artist Prince. It tells the story of an incredibly cocky-yet-talented young Minneapolis artist with a standing residency at the popular club First Avenue, but who is also the product of a violent household. He has a long-standing rivalry with Morris…

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Connected Families Framework: A Stewardship Story of Growth and Grace

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In this special “virtual family time” episode about the Connected Families Framework, you’ll hear Jim and Lynne Jackson join Stacy Bellward (host) for a fun conversation about the incredible growth and impact of Connected Families over the past 20+ years. Using the biblical parable of the talents as their start, Connected Families founders share ho…

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What Works When "Calm Down!" Doesn't: How to Help Your Angry Child

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Ever wonder how to help your angry child? Don’t worry, so do many others. This podcast is all about equipping you with practical tools and perspective on dealing with your angry child. Join Stacy Bellward and guest Julie Maas, a certified Connected Families Parent Coach and former RN, as they address the deeper patterns of intense anger, and emphas…

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Unlocking Personal Power & Health from the Inside Out with Coach Anthony Cudjo 1:00:34

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So many people feel stuck—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—because they’re operating from limiting beliefs, unresolved trauma, and a lack of alignment between their body, mind, and spirit. In this episode of The Mental Health & Wellness Show, I, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, sit down with human optimization expert and mindset coach Anthony Cudjo, know…

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Angry Mom Help: Building Emotional Capacity for Out-of-Control Rage 30:17

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If you’re searching for angry mom help because you feel like you’re constantly apologizing to your kids for losing your temper, you’re not alone. In this powerful episode, host Stacy Bellward sits down with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy, creator of the Emotionally Healthy Legacy podcast, to provide real solutions for mothers who feel out of control. Key P…

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The Art of Bending Time: From Burnout to Balanced Success with Michelle Niemeyer 1:06:48

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Burnout doesn’t just steal your energy—it robs you of joy, clarity, and purpose. In this episode of The Mental Health & Wellness Show, I, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, sit down with Michelle Niemeyer, a former litigation attorney turned Wellness Advocate and founder of Michelle Nehemiah Wellness. After experiencing severe burnout and a life-changing health di…

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Soul Man: Blackface, Blackface, Satire, Blackface, Blackface 51:11

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Today, we’re talking about the controversial 1986 film Soul Man, directed by Steve Miner. It tells the story of Mark Watson who is an affluent UCLA student who gets into Harvard Law School. The only problem is his father decides to not fund his education so that he can learn some responsibility. He tries to get loans, but can’t because his credit s…