Enjoy the inspiration of Power of Families while you exercise, commute, fold laundry, or relax!
Saren hosts this lively on-demand audio podcast where you’ll hear from popular authors, experts and regular parents as they discuss parenting and family-building.
To listen, scroll down and click on an individual episode link or click below for details on how to listen on your phone.
The easiest way to listen to a podcast is generally to sign up for that podcast through an ap on your phone. There are a whole lot of good aps for listening to podcasts. A couple of good ones that we’ve tried for Andriod phones are DoggCatcher (small charge) and PodcastAddict (free). You can also check out Stitcher Smart Radio which works on iOS and Android. For iPhones, it’s easy to listen via iTunes.
Simply get a podcast app set up then search “Power of Families Radio” to find our podcast. If you subscribe to it in your app, it will be easy for you to find each new episode.
“Just a few weeks ago I started listening to the podcasts and they are encouraging, motivating, give great ideas and information, help me have more confidence in my abilities as a mom, and most importantly (to me) they help me not be so hard on myself and to lose the guilt. I have realized I’m not alone in my feelings about various aspects of motherhood – during podcasts things are expressed and my jaw literally drops that there is another mother out there has a similar feeling about something. Keep the podcasts coming!” –Shannon Bryant
“Your podcasts are awesome. I listen when I go running and it is like running with a friend. I actually look forward to my exercise when I have a podcast from you to listen to! Thanks for being wonderful and keep up the great work!” — Ingrid Sorensen
“I started listening to your podcast in December (while I fold laundry. Of course, right?). The solidarity alone is wonderful, but you have also shared some great life philosophies and helpful parenting advice. I heard about these from a friend, and you have quickly become my favorite podcast! I was so excited to see a new one waiting for me today. Thank you so much for all you do–I already feel so much better as a person, and I really feel that several of these podcasts have already changed the way I approach my daily life with my kids in such a positive way. I so appreciate you! Thank you!” –Jamie Walton
“I love to listen to your podcast when I’m washing dishes or making a meal. Often what you talk about is an issue I’m thinking about and mulling over. But even if you’re not talking about something already on my mind, listening puts me in a mindset to do some problem solving. That happened for me today. You were talking about something unrelated, but my mind went to my concern about how to keep my 8-year-old occupied during her brother’s piano lesson that afternoon. (Yes, I know a silly, small concern but a concern, nonetheless.) We have to travel a little bit for music and so we end up hanging out there in that part of town. Lately she’s been so bored with playgrounds and doesn’t want to do homework, and it becomes a frustrating time for both of us. As you were chatting on the podcast, the thought came to me to bring her sketch book and colored pencils. It was a perfect solution. She did some drawing (her love) and got some space from people (which I think she needs after school) while I played hard on the playground with my toddler. He loved my attention and I was reminded how much more I need to take advantage of time with him at this age to just make him laugh. As I was loving that moment with him, I thought, I need to say thank you. So thank you. Thank you for reminding me of the kind of mother I want to be.” – Alice-Anne Johns
“I recently learned that in addition to the two well-known gut responses—fight or flight—scientists have discovered a third: freeze. As a new, young mom (my daughter is almost nine months), I was frozen. I just felt so stuck in trying to address the immediate needs that come frequently with a baby that it seemed impossible to tackle and conquer bigger, ever-present challenges in my new role. To make matters worse, the longer I stood frozen, the easier it was for depression to settle in and attempt to take root. And that’s when my husband discovered Power of Families podcast and suggested I listen. Ohhhh my. I thought I was alone in my struggles, but immediately I was hearing all of my challenges and frustrations voiced by other women. My own very thoughts coming through the speakers of my smartphone. Yet, all of those concerns were coupled with such hope and positivity and realistic suggestions that I was able to unstick and move onward and upward again. Things aren’t perfect around here. I don’t expect them to be. However, things are happier because I am happier. Thank you so much. Your words and experiences have helped me and my family more than you know. With all the love and hope in the world,” Kristen B.
At this time of year, it’s so easy to get caught up in the letters to Santa, the hustle and bustle of getting gifts for our children, the parties, the events that we lose track of some of the most beautiful opportunities this season has to offer. Listen as Saren reads three popular posts about…
Saren and her sister Shawni (who runs the popular blog, 71 Toes), discuss simple ways to help our children appreciate all that they have and experience the joy of gratitude more fully.
Family fun doesn’t need to be about complicated decorations or wearing ourselves out with dozens of events. But with a little bit of planning and a deliberate-motherhood mindset, this fall is destined to be the best one yet!
In this week’s episode, Saren interviews Kristen Jensen, author of the bestseller Good Pictures, Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today’s Young Kids. Saren and Kristen discuss why pornography can be so dangerous for our children and offer simple, specific steps every parent can take to educate and empower their children. (Includes a free printable)
In this episode, Saren and Lynette Blood (Power of Families Social Media Manager) offer lots of ideas for traditions that will help you emphasize giving and love and the real meaning of Christmas WHILE having a lot of fun.
In this episode, Saren shares some experiences she’s had with one of those age-old parenting issues – getting kids to clean up their room. She also shares some helpful tips for figuring out when it may be time to “give up” or simply let up on certain things that we want our children to do…
In this episode, Saren and her sister Shawni (runs the website 71 Toes) offer simple ideas to help kids feel more grateful for what they have and recognize their blessings.
In this episode, Saren and her sister Shawni (blogger at 71toes.com) share some personal stories and talk about how hard it can be to know when to help our kids or push them to do certain things and when to stand back.
Did you know that about 20% of people deal with serious depression at some point in their lives? How can you recognize depression in yourself and your loved ones? What can you do about it? This week’s episode features Emmy-winning journalist, Jane Clayson Johnson (who served as a coorespondent at ABC News and co-hosted the…
Listen as Saren and her mother, NYT #1 Bestselling Author, Linda Eyre, discuss why it’s so important to really pay attention to our children and to the world around us. As we work to be more fully present and focus on nurturing awe in ourselves and our children, we can be better parents and happier…
In this week’s episode, Saren answers these questions from our community about helping kids deal with school-related anxiety, how to say yes and no to the right things for yourself and your kids, how to make the most of car time, and how to set up a good after-school routine.
n this fun episode from a couple years ago, Saren interviews her 9-year-old twins about their summer goals and about why goals and some “productive” activities are important during the summer. Feel free to have your children join you in listening to this one!
Did you know there are two things you can do in under 5 minutes a day that would make a huge difference for you and your family? In this week’s podcast episode, Saren explains the 6-second hug and the tuck-in compliment.
In this episode, Saren interviews John Lanza, author of The Art of Allowance and founder of The Money Mammals, about how we can raise financially literate children.
