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šļø Episode 159: Mother's Day Offering Part I: Easing into Summer with Intention and Clarity
In this all-new episode of Torn: Finding a Mom-Life Balance, co-hosts Athena and Mims gift the Torn Tribe a much-needed summer planning reset. With school winding down, it's easy to feel the pressureābut this episode is your invitation to approach the season with purpose, flexibility, and family collaboration.
š Torn Thought: āPlanning isnāt pressureāitās protection of your peace.ā
āØ In This Episode:
Biweekly Summer Check-Ins: Learn how setting aside time to plan (as a form of self-care!) helps everyone feel groundedāand how to make it a family affair, not just a mom mission.
Go-To Summer Resources: Tap into your community with gems like:
āŖ Summer at the Library - Summer Reading Programs
āŖ Movies in the Park
āŖ Local park events (like watching synchronized fireflies at Congaree!)
āŖ Museum admission specials
āŖ Food tours and culinary adventures
Helpful Tools: Organize your summer with planning apps and family event newsletters like:
āŖ Mommy Poppins ā NYC & NJ
āŖ Macaroni Kid ā South Charlotte
āŖ Charlotte Parent
Athena & Mimsā Regional Summer Picks: Favorite spots for beach days, concerts, splash pads, and Fourth of July celebrations.
š Whether youāre juggling camp schedules, planning low-cost adventures, or simply trying to carve out time for joy, this episode brings fresh ideas and real-life support to help you ease into summer with clarity.
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šļø New Episode Alert! Spring is in the airāand with it comes a fresh opportunity to reflect. In this episode of Torn: Finding a Mom-Life Balance, co-hosts Athena and Mims explore what it means to engage in active reflection during the spring season. As the school year winds down, they share real talk on everything from state testing stress and spring wardrobe overhauls to summer plans, friendship check-ins, and parenting wins (and woes).
š¬ What worked this school year? What fizzled out? Whatās feeding your familyās energyāand whatās draining it? From pre-algebra struggles to planning summer adventures, this is a fun, thoughtful conversation full of relatable moments and mindful parenting gems.
āØ Special insight: Spring isn't just for beginningsāit's the perfect time to intentionally close chapters and set the stage for the next season.
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š REPLAY Episode #98: A Note of Gratitude
š Special Note: Gratitude and anxiety take up the same residency in our brainsāthey canāt coexist. So when anxiety starts to creep in, let it be a signal to invite gratitude in. Practicing gratitude is one of the most powerful ways to guard your mind and bring yourself back to peace.
Revisiting a 2022 episode: On this weekās replay episode of Torn: Finding a Mom-Life Balance, co-hosts Athena and Mims pause to share gratitudeāfor the people, moments, and circumstances that make life sustainable, special, fun, and full of love. It's a heartfelt reminder to cherish what we have and who we share it with.
š Wishing our Torn Tribe in the U.S. a warm and Happy Thanksgiving, and sending appreciation to each of you, wherever you are.
Share your torn moments, mends, and feedback with us at š§ [email protected].
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šļø New Episode Alert! Womenās History Month: The Power of Her Love (Part II)
In this powerful continuation of our Womenās History Month celebration, Torn: Finding a Mom-Life Balance co-hosts Athena and Mims explore the trailblazing parenting models shaped by extraordinary women whoāve influenced their mom journey. From spiritual strength to emotional vulnerability, discover the moments these models first resonated, the lessons they unlocked, and how Athena and Mims have woven them into their own parenting practices.
āØ Highlights include reflections on BrenĆ© Brownās Daring Greatly, Dr. Shefali Tsabaryās conscious parenting approach, the faith-filled guidance of Mary, mother of Jesus, and the empowering prayers of Stormie Omartian.
š Donāt miss Torn Thought Thursdays on social media! Share your torn moments, mends, and feedback with us at š§ [email protected].
š§ Listen, Follow & Share! Find us on Instagram, Facebook, and X: @tornmlb
š Choose Grace, Torn Tribe! š
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šļøIn this special Womenās History Month episode of Torn: Finding a Mom-Life Balance, co-hosts Athena and Mims reflect on the incredible women who have shaped their parenting journey. Discover the lessons theyāve learned from these inspiring figuresātheir wisdom, strength, and nurturing skillsāand how Athena and Mims apply those lessons in their own mom playbook.
āØ Plus, donāt miss our all-new Torn Thought Thursdays on social media! Share your torn moments, mends, and share feedback with us at š§ [email protected]
š§ Listen, Follow & Share! Find us on Instagram, Facebook, and X.
š Choose Grace, Torn Tribe! š
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šļø New Episode Alert! Is Self-Doubt Driving My Parenting?
Join co-hosts Athena and Mims in this bi-weekly installment of Torn: Finding a Mom-Life Balance as they dive into the impact of self-doubt in parenting. Learn how to recognize moments when self-doubt takes over, define its role in your parenting journey, and explore strategies to manage itāso it doesnāt interfere with your childās confidence, growth, and risk-taking.
āØ Plus, donāt miss our all-new Torn Thought Thursdays on social media! Share your torn moments, mends, and feedback with us at [email protected].
š§ Listen, Follow & Share! Find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @tornmlb
š Choose Grace, Torn Tribe! š
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Join co-hosts Athena and Mims in this bi-weekly installment of Torn: Finding a Mom-Life Balance as they dive into the question: Is "Mom-Life Balance" even possible? šāØ Listen in as they unpack how balance became part of the podcast title and how their conversations, interviews, and real-life moments have reshaped their understanding of what balance truly means.
š” When have you achieved it? Lost it? Reclaimed it? Letās talk about it!
Donāt miss the all-new Torn Thought Thursdays on social media! Share your torn moments, mends, and feedback with us at [email protected].
š§ Listen, Follow & Share! Find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @tornmlb
š Choose Grace, Torn Tribe! š
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Join cohost Athena and Mims for an interview. Betsie Barker has an approachable style of hospitality that inspired Athena to reconsider what it takes and how to to embrace imparting the gift of hospitality. Listen in to hear how Batsie approaches preparation to host, shares that experience with her family and encourages Athena, Mims and the Torn Tribe to lean in to extending an invitation, open door and warm welcome! Check out the podcasts new Torn Thought Thursdays on socials. Reach out with feedback, torn moments or mends to [email protected] - Listen, Follow and Share the podcast at IG, Facebook and Twitter: @tornmlb. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
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Join cohost Athena and Mims in their first new episode of 2025. Learn their words for the year and why they encourae the Torn Tribe to consider choosing a word of focus or theme for the year. How do you start the year with purpose and intention? What are you working to manifest in 2025? Check out the podcasts new Torn Thought Thursdays on socials. Reach out with feedback, torn moments or mends to [email protected] - Listen, Follow and Share the podcast at IG, Facebook and X: @tornmlb. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
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Join cohost Athena and Mims in their first episode of the new year (2023). Hear the intentions they set for personal growth, quality time and mindset shifts for themselves that will surely influence their families and specifically share a model for their children to be reflective and intentional with their most precious commodity- time. How do you start the year with purpose and intention? What are you working to manifest in 2023?Reach out with questions, Torn Moments or Mends to [email protected] - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
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Join hosts Athena and Mims as they consider how to spread grace with the octogenarians of the family- what would the holidays be without the older generation and the memories we keep making together each year while near or far. Reach out with feedback, torn moments or mends to [email protected] - Listen, Follow and Share the podcast at IG, Facebook and Twitter: @tornmlb. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
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Join cohosts, Athena and Mims for this bi-weekly installment. As we close out 2024, weāre taking a moment to reflect and connect with you, our Torn Tribe. In this special episode, weāll revisit the parenting wins, challenges, and day-to-day moments that were shaped by this yearās podcast topicsāall with a fun, sitcom-style flashback twist! Now, itās your turn! Weāre planning for 2025 and want to know: What topics inspire you? What challenges are you navigating? Share your Torn Moments or Mends by emailing us at [email protected]. Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. Connect with us on social media @tornmlb on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe! šļøāØ
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Join cohosts, Athena and Mims for this bi-weekly installment unpacking indecision inspired by The Hidden Brain Podcast Episode "Emotions 2.0: The Benefits of Mixed Emotions". What do you think about indecision? How do you view the indecisive? Perhaps this episode will help you reframe your view of indecision and help you embrace indecision and the possibilities it allows. Torn Tribe, rate review and share to help bring the podcast to new listeners. Reach out with questions, Torn Moments or Mends to: [email protected] - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
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Join cohosts, Athena and Mims for an episode about strategies for shopping for your growing children for various seasons, growth spirts and unique preferences. Tune in to hear some tips and hacks for tackling the wardrobe they will wear with less stress. What are your go to shops and brands that last wear and tear? Have you tried a capsule? Do you dare brave the dressing room with your children? Torn Tribe, rate review and share to help bring the podcast to new listeners. Reach out with questions, Torn Moments or Mends to: [email protected] - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
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Join cohosts, Athena and Mims for their reflection inspired by a devotional prompt in Strength in All Seasons by Julie Lavender: "If Jesus Talked To You About Mom Guilt, What Would He Say?". What might this perspective offer? How do the sisters define "mom guilt"? What causes it? How do we identify it and release it, adjust expectations of ourselves and choose grace? For more on getting "Beyond the Guilt" see Season 4 Episodes 1 through 8 on youtube. Torn Tribe, rate review and share to help bring the podcast to new listeners. Reach out with questions, Torn Moments or Mends to: [email protected] - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
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Join cohosts Athena and Mims for this closer examination of the "Mend" they are often advising the Torn Tribe to embrace. Why mend? What does mending mean to you? What can often stand in the way of mending? The susters encourage you to intentionally make time to mend and resist the urge to want to earn the mending behavior, activity or pause. Offer yourself undeserved/ unearned favor.
Torn Tribe, rate review and share to help bring the podcast to new listeners.
Reach out with questions, Torn Moments or Mends to: [email protected] - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and X. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
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Join cohosts Athena and Mims for an interview with a parental consultant and child therapist, Rotem Magen, from Israel. Rotem specializes in parenting through separation and divorce. She is married and has 5 children. Rotem has her private parenting consultant company, Hakol Kashur which means āitās all connectedā in Hebrew. Through her holistic training, Rotem came to understand how deeply all of our aspects of development are related to each other. The sister cohosts enjoyed learning what brought Rotem to family counseling, about the values that drive her work and how she advises someone to find the right support for their family. Reach out with questions, Torn Moments or Mends to [email protected] - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and X. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
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Join cohost Athena and Mims in this episode spotlighting one of the cohost, Athena. Learn about the experiences and influences that motivated Athena to pursue athletics, a major in international business and how she was guided to became a consultant. Listen as Athena reflects on her strength in problem solving and how she shares them with her family, children and community. Reach out with questions, Torn Moments or Mends to [email protected] - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and X. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
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Join cohost Athena and Mims in this episode spotlighting one of the cohost, Mims. Learn about Mims' education and career and its influence on her parenting. Listen to anecdotes about the choices made and lessons learned. Mims reflects on her strengths in relationship building and personal development, and how she applies these skills in her career and parenting. Tune in next week to hear about Athena's career journey. Reach out with questions, Torn Moments or Mends to [email protected] - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and X. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
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Join cohosts Athena and Mims in this biweekly installment of the podcast where they consider FUN. What is true fun defined by author Catherine Price in The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again? Have you taken stock of how much fun you allow in your schedule regularly? What do you do for fun? Is it true fun? We hope you will add more fun to your days and share that priority with your families. Reach out with Torn Moments or Mends to [email protected] - Listen, Follow, Subscribe and Share the podcast. @tornmlb on IG, Facebook and X. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe!
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