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I’m Your host, Mandy. I live by my faith, love my husband & kiddos, will do anything for tacos and believe community is life changing. We do life blended for our kiddos: mine, his and two ours babes. As I share I pray you will be able to connect with others, obtain new tools and resources as well as resonate with the stories shared by others as you listen. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandymaejohnsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandymae.johnson/Contact: https://www.mandymaejohn ...
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Send us a text Episode 27: Listen to as Mandy interviews Beth Tyson, MA, is a childhood trauma consultant, 3x best-selling author, keynote speaker, and an advocate for children in the child welfare system. She provides international training on childhood trauma and loss, and is currently working on a trauma-informed animated series for teens. While…
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Send us a text Episode 26: Listen to as Mandy interviews Michelle Jones is President and Co-Founder of Trauma Integration. Michelle is a Trauma Educator and Certified Trauma Integration Coach.Michelle firmly believes in the inherent resiliency within each of us. She loves connecting with people and uncovering the light and strength in the people sh…
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Send us a text Episode 25: Listen to as Mandy interviews a fellow bonus mama who is a mama to 3, believer and brave as all can be by being a light through her social media. Earlier this month she shared a post stating 1. “They won’t all be Hallmark holidays. And that is okay.” 2. “Remember, you can change your mind, boundaries and expectations” And…
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Send us a text Episode 24: *Trigger Warning: This episode will discuss a specific person’s experience with coparenting with a narcissist and sociopath. The content may be triggering to listeners with similar experiences.* The average toxic person affects 10 people directly and/or indirectly in their life. Are you being affected by a narcissist or s…
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Send us a text Episode 23: Listen as Mandy chats with Ginger, cofounder of The Family Core App , the number one family organizational platform. Their mission is to provide the best family management tools to keep everyone in the family safely & securely connected. The Family Core includes secure document storage, an event management and calendar fe…
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Send us a text Episode 22: Mandy shares as a follow up to her interview with Katie and Cheri from MomNation on their podcast From the Heart. Mandy describes her perspective of what creates a high conflict coparenting relationship, what has helped her navigate through the different seasons and isn't afraid to admit her part in certain scenarios. If …
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Send us a text EPISODE 21 *Trigger Warning: This episode will discuss a specific person’s experience with pregnancy as a result of sexual assault. This episode also mentions abortion. The content may be triggering to listeners with similar experiences. Mandy has a conversation with Jes Smith. Jes is busy chasing Jesus, a wife to Tyler, mama to futu…
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Send us a text Episode 20: Mandy chats with Megan Bottom from Broken 2 Blessed. Megan Bottom is an author, speaker and a Blended Family Marriage Coach. She and her husband, Dwayne have been called to travel full time and are currently residing in Nevada. Megan and Dwayne host several retreats per year, offer hope through their online courses. Their…
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Send us a text Episode 19: Mandy chats with Katie J Trent, a popular author, speaker, and homeschool mama of two. She’s also a Pinterest drop-out with a messy house and happy kids— well, most of the time. Katie is committed to empowering women to know and become more like Christ. She would love to walk along your journey of faith with you and welco…
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Send us a text Episode 18: Mandy Connects with Kaili from Kaili Speaks. We all have a moment (let’s be honest, multiple moments) that define who we are. Kaili seeks opportunities to chat with people about their defining moment to dive deeper to share what they learned from it. She digs into personal stories and then into the behavioral science and …
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Send us a text Episode 17: Mandy chats with Skyler Evans, a mama who has faced giants when it comes to the custody of her oldest son. Skyler loves Jesus, wife to Tyler, mama of 5 and building the homestead dream in Alabama. Her accent is the cutest and simplicity is her thing while keeping life real and raw. Listen as she shares her story revealing…
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Send us a text Inner vows are promises we make to ourselves out of protection. What I was using to create protection was actually creating more hurt and insecurity. Romans 12: 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and …
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Send us a text Just a little update about what you can expect from the podcast moving forward. Hit subscribe and stay tuned for a season about trials, triggers & trauma. If you would like to be featured on the podcast, fill out the form HERE. Join the community HERE. Facebook Instagram Blog Contact Me Support the show Support the show…
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Send us a text Do you participate in every battle you're invited to? Been there! Listen as I share a scenario where I realize, I have some work to do on my heart as I share how I respond to an accusation and how it lead me to healing hurts and growing in my faith. I can only hold myself accountable. I can only put myself in a position to be better.…
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Send us a text Anyone else think their plan is better than God's plan? Where are my fellow perfectionists at?! Nobody? Just me, weird. Listen as I share an event where I did my best to micromanage God's plan, thinking I had the best option ever. I can hear you guys laughing already. Don't worry, God's plan was definitely, 100% better than my own. I…
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Send us a text Who are the close people in your circle? You know, the ones you can lean into and love on for big moments. Community isn't just something that happens, you have to be intentional about it. Listen as I share how walking alongside others has helped my faith, marriage and our blended family. If you would like to be featured on the podca…
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Send us a text Happy New Year! Here is a little encouragement and a little random update before kicking off some amazing interviews, resources and content to meet you right where you're at. If you would like to be featured on the podcast, fill out the form HERE. Facebook Instagram Blog Contact Me Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Mandy…
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Send us a text On a scale of 1-1- with 1 being THE WORST and 10 being THE BEST, how do you feel about your current coparenting season? In this episode I dive a little deeper to relate coparenting relationships to the four standard seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer. There is a season for everything. Seasons don't last forever and each season is…
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Send us a text In this episode I share a resource that has transformed my ability to provide healthy meals for my family while taking back my time to actually BE there for my family. I invite Cassy from Fed & Fit to share the reason behind the "Cook Once" dinner method and all of her healthy living secrets. I pray that if you are in a rich season o…
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Send us a text In this episode I invite Nicole Helmstetler to share insight of her experience with the book "Switch on Your Brain" by Dr. Caroline Leaf. She shares her journey of counseling, EMDR and what brought her to start the 21 Day Brain Detox. You will hear her story of transformation and gain a better understanding for what brought me to bec…
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Send us a text We live life blended & I pray you will be able to connect with others, obtain new tools and resources as well as resonate with the stories shared by others as you listen. In this episode I share why there has been a little break in episodes, the tools and resources I have been using. I share a little bit about the impact of unresolve…
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Send us a text We live life blended & I pray you will be able to connect with others, obtain new tools and resources as well as resonate with the stories shared by others as you listen. In this episode I interview my best friend! We share the dynamic of our blended family, what sets us up for success, how we feel about making it over the three year…
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Send us a text HAPPY STEPMOTHER'S DAY! In a previous episode I shared how impactful positive affirmations have been in my life. As I walk alongside other StepMoms, I’ve realized how few compliments and encouragement some of us actually receive. This gave me the inspiration to collect positive statements others had heard and share them so in the har…
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Send us a text Sister, you are more than JUST a mom or a stepmom. Or whatever title you are during this season. I am going to break down this statement to share what it means, how it affects others and me as well as how you can rest in knowing who you are. This episode also launches my "Shirt of the Month" for May. Find more details and order your …
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Send us a text In this episode I share my current affirmation, what it means and how positive affirmations have changed my life. Trusting in God's promises, I’ve stepped forward in faith to share my writing and speak of my story. My heart's desire is to share this affirmation, truth and light with YOU. Proverbs 19:21 says, “Many are the plans in a …
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Send us a text In this episode, I dive deeper to share about my hurts after divorce and how taking a long hard look in the mirror made me realize I had some habits to break. I explain the process of CR and my mini testimony. You can read my full "mini mony" here. See more about Celebrate Recovery here. Facebook Blog Instagram Contact Support the sh…
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Send us a text We live life blended & I pray you will be able to connect with others, obtain new tools and resources as well as resonate with the stories shared by others as you listen. Coparenting dynamics can be a little tricky, we know because my husband and I have drastically different coparenting relationships with each of the other parents fo…
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Send us a text I’m Your host Mandy. I live by my faith, love my husband & kiddos, will do anything for tacos and believe community is life changing. We live life blended & I pray you will be able to connect with others, obtain new tools and resources as well as resonate with the stories shared by others as you listen. Support the show…
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