
Being Different with Liz Durham
Welcoming lively debates and personal discoveries that will prompt you to question the status quo - and maybe even change your mind.
Episodes
81 episodes
Shedding Light on Health: Understanding Circadian Rhythms with Meredith Oke
Y'all, buckle up because this episode is WILD! I sat down with Meredith Oke and learned more about light in one hour than I have in my entire life. We're talking about how those stupid blue lights and screens are basically destroying our health...
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Beyond Good Manners: Raising Kids to be Ready for Real Life
Today I’m unpacking what it really means to set ‘stretch goals’ for myself and my kids—beyond just keeping them from turning into little jerks. Inspired by a recent convo, I’m reflecting on how we can prepare our children to be like Joshua—read...
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Redefining Success: John Brock on Hustle, Family & Taking Risks
This week, I’m sitting down with John Brock—my husband Luke’s boss and business partner—who also happens to be one of the most unexpected, unconventional lawyers you’ll ever meet.John didn’t take the typical path to success. As a kid, he...
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Busy Ain't Better: Why Modern Parenting is a Mess
Moms, I don’t know about y’all, but I am over it—the busy-for-the-sake-of-being-busy nonsense, the never-ending school events that do nothing but stress parents out, and the homework that somehow becomes my responsibility. Who decided we needed...
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Why I'm Raising My Kids Against the Grain
I'm in a mood, y'all. Today, I'm talking about why I believe society’s got it all wrong when it comes to raising our kids and making life choices. I’m laying it all out—no filter, no apologies. So if you're feeling easily offended, go ahead and...
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A Story of Hope, Not Suffering: Emily Smith's Inspiring Cancer Journey
Today's conversation is deeply personal, and deeply important. I sit down with my dear friend Emily Smith to discuss her incredible journey with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Just months after her shocking diagnosis, Emily's cancer had alre...
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1:16:20

Living the Dream: How Matt Kaye Went from Business Mogul to Family Man and Early Retirement
To me, Matt Kaye is a true embodiment of the American dream. From his humble beginnings in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to creating a booming $300 million business that cleaned up old explosives from military sites, Matt’s story is iconic. Now, retire...
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New Year, Same Chickens, More SAHM Lessons
Ever feel invisible while doing the hardest job in the world? Yeah, me too. Today I’m talking about losing it over the lack of ‘thanks’ I get and why we need to smash the perfect mom façade. You'll hear about my first big trip away from the kid...
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Hustling in Heels: Part 2 of Dena and Sofi SanMiguel's Journey with Ivory Beau Boutique
This week, I am yet again totally inspired by the confidence and creativity of 17 year old entrepreneur, Sofi SanMiguel. With the support of her mother Dena, Sofi launched her own business, Ivory Beau Boutique while tackling life as a high scho...
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Hustling in Heels: Dena and Sofi SanMiguel's Journey with Ivory Beau Boutique
If y’all have been keeping up with my show for a while, you may remember my conversation with Dena SanMiguel about her transition from her career to stay-at-home mom. This week she’s back and she’s not alone - her daughter Sofi joins us to talk...
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Martha Stewart: Homemaker, Felon, or Icon? with Kyri Tombras
Have y'all seen the documentary about Martha Stewart? I think she's fascinating. In this episode, I sit down with one of my funniest friends, Kyri Tombras, to talk about Martha's life and legacy: from her unconventional upbringing, her meteoric...
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Keeping an Open Mind Post Election with Anthony Palmer
You know how everyone keeps asking me if I’m going to talk politics on this show? Well, I’m not going to tell you what to think, but I am going to challenge you to think. This episode isn’t about the Trump vs. Kamala drama, but what the recent ...
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Screw the Birthday Party Circuit and Christmas Consumerism
That's right, I'm back on this topic. I’m over the big, flashy birthday parties. Today, I'm going to tell you about Mac’s latest birthday that Luke went all out for, and honestly, it was just too much. It’s time to rethink the whole event thing...
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Hybrid Homeschooling: The Best of Both Worlds with Charlene Paffumi
You all know I've been frustrated with our school options. Well, I heard from Charlene Paffumi - a former public school teacher turned homeschooling guru - and felt like we all needed to hear it. After venting my frustrations about formal schoo...
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Stuff Won’t Make You Happy: Ditching the Clutter with Sarah Verzyden
Y'all, I think all this stuff we think we need is just weighing us down. My friend Sarah Verzyden is here, and she's the queen of helping people ditch the clutter and find their freedom. We're talking minimalism, getting rid of the crap that do...
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Self-Loathing Feminist or Trad Wife: Is there a middle ground?
Can modern women find real fulfillment in the old-school template of homemaking without losing themselves? I'm tackling the "Trad Wife" debate in today’s episode. I’ve been chewing over a podcast featuring Lauren Southern, who swung from politi...
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Ending Stay-at-Home Mom Shame
Welcome back. It’s been a while since you’ve heard a good feminism rant from me, so that’s what we’re doing today. I’m ready to tackle the stigma around stay-at-home moms and the societal pressure to maintain a career. In this episode, I reflec...
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Money Talks with Kids: Advice from Financial Advisor Drew Nix
Having worked in mortgages for years and now watching my kids grow up, I’m thinking about how to talk to them about money and investing. It strikes me that many parents struggle with this because they don’t fully grasp it themselves. To get som...
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Pre-K Schedules & Breastfeeding with Tongue Ties
Today, I’m diving into the whirlwind of Mac’s transition to full-time pre-K at a private school here in Knoxville. Let me tell you, it’s been a journey—from battling early morning routines to handling the long commutes. The rigid schedule has b...
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Rethinking Parenthood: Less Perfection, More Presence
Today I'm talking about regrets and lessons learned. From the over-the-top birthday parties I used to throw to the rigid schedules I tried to force, I'm going to share how I've simplified things and focused on what really matters - quality time...
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From Hot Mess to Homemaker
Have you seen those hilarious videos about black SUV moms vs white SUV moms? After I finished laughing - I'm a gray SUV mom, by the way - it made me think about the deeper issues there, like the realities of homemaking and the expectations of b...
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The Struggle to Do It All with Tori Ivey
Balancing careers and motherhood is no joke. In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Tori Ivey to discuss the challenges we've both faced. Tori and I have known each a long time and we've both been through the wringer when it comes to m...
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Who is The Help?
There’s a huge societal expectation for moms to do it all—all by ourselves. But it’s time for some honesty about reaching out for help when we need it. I'll be honest - I've relied on cleaning services, grandparents, babysitters, you name it, j...
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