
Girl Mom Podcast
Girls today face unprecedented challenges - and so do their parents. From anxiety, loneliness, and depression to struggles with friendships, body image, and self-worth, it's a perfect storm of challenges. For girl moms, big questions have emerged: How can we help them thrive? How can we offer hope, wisdom, calm, and strength? In this podcast, Kari Kampakis, a mom of 4 girls and author of 5 books, unites women who aim to be strong mothers raising empowered daughters. Addressing modern-day issues through the lens of faith, Kari helps mothers feel less alone, more encouraged, and more equipped to build strong relationships.
Episodes
95 episodes
Ep. 94: Let's Plan a Trip to Europe! (with Kathryn Burns)
Do you love to travel and dream of a European vacation? Do you soak up practical tips that can help you plan better and travel more adeptly? Join Kari as she talks to her friend Kathryn Burns, a Birmingham travel agent who specializes in family...
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Season 8
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1:04:43

Ep. 92: Keeping a Safe Distance from Hurtful People (with Kim Anderson)
In a world where everyone is called "toxic," how do you identify truly toxic relationships? How do you set boundaries with hurtful people without being ugly and burning bridges? Join Kari and Kim as they cover this tricky topic and offer ideas ...
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Season 8
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46:41

Ep. 91: Your Child’s Personality - and How to Understand It (with Kim Anderson)
What is the difference between an "extrovert" or "introvert"? What insight into your child's personality can help you help them? Join Kari and Kim as they discuss the Meyers-Briggs Personality Test and how to apply it to your family....
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Season 8
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53:10

Ep. 90: Raising Daughters in a "Mean Girl" World (with Melanie Shankle)
How do you navigate mean people without becoming mean yourself? How do you heal once you realize that the first mean girl you ever met was the woman who raised you? Join Kari as she talks to NYT bestselling author Melanie Shankle for a deep-div...
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Season 8
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1:12:12

Ep. 89: When Kind Girls Fall Through the Cracks (with Kim Anderson)
As kids grow up and mature - and especially as they go to college - many will decide that kindness is the #1 quality they want in a friend. Once you’ve been burned by a mean friend, you understand why kindness matters. But in the middle school ...
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Season 7
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52:30

Ep. 88: Raising an Assertive Daughter (with Kim Anderson)
Today's girls need grace and grit. Join Kari and Kim as they talk about raising girls who can set healthy boundaries, stand up for themselves, and avoid the people-pleasing trap. Ep. 89 Show Notes:o Join...
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Season 7
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43:22

Ep. 87: How to Love Single Parents Well (with Anna Harris)
Parenting is hard with two engaged parents...and for single parents, the challenges amplify. Join Kari as she talks to Anna Harris, a single mom of 3 boys who lost her husband to colon cancer in 2010, as Anna shares hope for single parent...
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Season 7
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1:06:02

Ep. 86: Parenting Kids Who Have Left the Nest (with Kim Anderson)
Ep. 86 Show Notes:o Join Kari & Kim at Moms With Impact, a 2-Day Retreat for Moms of Teens in Nashville Oct. 25-26. Space is limited, so register now. Use the code NASHVILLE to ge...
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Season 7
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27:54

*Ep. 85: Is It Bad to Have a Friend Group? If Not, How Do You Know if Your Friend Group is Healthy? (with Kim Anderson, Best Version)
Ep. 85 Show Notes:o Join Kari & Kim at Moms with Impact, a 2-Day Nashville Retreat for Moms of Teens, October 25-26. Space is limited, so register now. Use the code NASHVILLE to g...
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Season 7
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21:46

Ep. 84: Helping Your Child When They Get Left Out (with Kim Anderson)
Relationships are never perfect because people are never perfect. And how your child handles a social heartache or disappointment is largely determined by the way you handle their situation. Join Kari and Kim, a Nashville counselor, as...
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Season 7
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29:29

Ep. 83: Shopping for Your Teenage Daughter (with Dora Cothren)
One universal challenge facing moms of teenage girls today is finding clothes that are fashionable, classy, and appealing to both generations. Join Kari as she talks to her friend Dora Cothren, co-owner of Theodora in Homewood, Alabama, a...
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Season 7
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50:00

Ep. 82: Life is Messy, God is Good (with Cynthia Yanoff)
We all need friends who help us process serious life matters - without taking ourselves too seriously. Cynthia Yanof, author of the newly released book Life is Messy, God is Good, is that funny friend in the trenches who "gets" o...
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Season 7
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58:55

Ep. 80: Living Ready for Your Final Day (with Mark Russell)
One Friday night in 2017, Mark Russell suffered a cardiac arrest event while officiating a football game in Huntsville. In front of thousands of people, a miracle occurred as his life was saved through the quick actions of a cardiac care nurse ...
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Season 7
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59:30

Ep. 79: Helping Teens & College Kids Manage Anxiety (with Alice Churnock)
While some stress in life and healthy and good and helps us rise to meet new challenges, there is also unhealthy stress that turns into anxiety and causes real damage. Join Kari as she talks to Birmingham counselor Alice Churnock about one of t...
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Season 7
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1:05:38

Ep. 78: Dealing with Conflict When Dating (With Will Hudson and Mary Lauren Burdeshaw)
The number one predictor of success in marriage, according to America's top couples therapist John Gottman, is how well a couple can resolve conflict. And yet, this is a skill that nobody teaches - leading us to learn lessons the hard way. Join...
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Season 7
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46:09

Ep. 77: Want More Courage? Do It Scared (with college student Frances Lyon)
Do you ever feel God nudging you to be brave - but you hold back because of fear? Do you look back and see missed opportunities you wish you'd taken? Find encouragement as Kari as she talks to Frances Lyon, a senior at the University of Alabama...
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Season 6
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39:03

Ep. 76: Etiquette for Tweens & Teens (with Amy Rainer)
As parents, we want our children to show respect by practicing good manners. We teach lessons before they need them and hope that they sink in. As our kids grow up, we need other adults to come alongside us and reinforce what we teach on ...
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Season 6
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1:02:50

Ep. 75: The Thrill of Hope (with Nashville's Farrell Mason)
Waiting on the Lord feels difficult in a world where we barely wait on anything (not dinner, thanks to DoorDash, rides, thanks to Uber, or groceries, thanks to Shipt). Yet God transforms us powerfully as we wait if we refuse to lose hope or get...
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Season 6
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1:16:36

Ep. 74: Dealing with Feeling Left Out (with Mary Frances & Mary Lauren)
We all feel left at times, and with social media, we're more aware of every invitation we don't get. Join Kari, Mary Frances, and Mary Lauren as they talk about healthy ways to respond to feeling left out and not letting it spiral into ne...
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Season 6
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45:20

Ep. 73: Talking about Your Past Before Marriage (With Will Hudson and Mary Lauren Burdeshaw)
God created us to live in the light. And as we grow closer to Him, we're able to bring our past mistakes to light to escape the shame of darkness and move forward with hope. Join Kari as she talks to Will and Mary Lauren, a newly engaged co...
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Season 6
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48:02

Ep. 72: Normalizing the Conversation with Women & Money (with Emily Lassiter)
Almost ten years ago, Emily Lassiter lost her husband Joe in a tragic plane accident. With two little girls to raise on her own, she quickly realized the need to manage her finances well. As Emily found her footing, other women started coming t...
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Season 6
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1:10:25

Ep. 71: Girls, Know Who You Are BEFORE You Start College (with Mary Lauren & Mary Frances)
College is a new stage of life where you choose a path. You've chosen paths before, but this time, your parents aren't there to protect you and lead you. You're leaving the security of family and lifelong friends, and you don't have...
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Season 6
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1:01:12

Ep. 70: Body Image & 5 Healthy Habits for Summer (with Meredith Mann, The Peachie Spoon)
The start of summer is a magical time - and sometimes, a triggering time for body issues. Join Kari as she talks to Meredith Mann, Founder of The Peachie Spoon, about helpful mindsets and habits to carry into summer that help us enjoy food, nou...
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Season 5
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40:09

Ep. 69: Growing in Contentment & Gratitude (with Mary Lauren Burdeshaw)
C.S. Lewis said, "We have to continually be reminded of what we believe." This is especially true when cultivating a spirit of gratitude and contentment because our world constantly tells us that more is never enough. Join Kari and Mary Lauren ...
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Season 5
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1:05:50

Ep. 68: Decorating Your Daughter's Dorm Room + Tips for Freshman Year (with Elizabeth Edwards of Dorm Decor)
With all the sadness that your daughter's senior year of high school can bring, it helps to have a happy distraction. It's fun to plan and think about her home away from home. Join Kari and Elizabeth Edwards (a mom of two girls at Ole Miss) as ...
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Season 5
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43:15
