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 taking game pictures and a husband-and-wife EMT team.  In this episode, Mark talks with Kari about what it means to "live ready" for your life's ultimate departure.

Ep. 80 Show Notes:

o  Mark's Story: Having a Heart Attack and Living to Tell About It

o  Contact Mark: [email protected]

o  Estate Planning: 11 Things to Do Before You Die

o  Preplanning Checklist

o Estate Planning Checklist

o   Kari?s books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Join Kari's new community on Substack or Kari's email list

o  Contact Kari:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

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 the prevalent issues facing our children (especially daughters) and how we can help them work through it.

Ep. 79 Show Notes:

o   Follow Alice on Instagram or email her at  [email protected] 

o   Ask Alice Podcast, Covenant Counseling, Brain Core Birmingham

o   Join Kari's Substack for new articles/content

o   Join Kari's email list

o   Kari?s books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Contact Kari at  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

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 Kari as she talks to Will and Mary Lauren, a newly engaged couple, about prioritizing this life skill that is essential to any healthy, long-term relationship.

Ep. 78 Show Notes:

o   Contact Will: Instagram

o   Contact Mary Lauren:  Instagram

o   Kari?s books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Join Kari's new community on Substack for new articles/fresh content

o   Join Kari's email list

o   Contact Kari at  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

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 and outgoing president of Kappa Delta sorority, as Frances shares her story of being a shy teenager who learned to leave her comfort zone by taking one small (and brave) step at a time.

Ep. 77 Show Notes:

o  Frances Lyon on Instagram

o  Brookwood Baptist Church, Bigtime Ministries, Alabama's Kappa Delta Sorority

o   Join Kari's new community on Substack for original articles, downloads, and content

o   Join Kari's email list

o   Kari?s books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o  Contact Kari:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

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 why social graces matter. Join Kari as she talks to Birmingham etiquette expert Amy Rainer about  helping your child stand out in the right way and show character from the inside out. 

Ep. 76 Show Notes:

o  Amy Rainer on Instagram

o Contact Amy at [email protected] and etiquettewithamyrainer.com

o Free Downloads, Bundles for High School and College Students, a $26 value offered free to Girl Mom Podcast Listeners, use code GIRLMOM

o   Contact Kari:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

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 lost in our setbacks. Join Kari as she speaks to Farrell Mason, a Nashville grief counselor and author of Soulfull, a new devotional about seeking a more sacred existence by pulling heaven down to earth and discovering the thrill of hope. 

Ep. 75 Show Notes:

o   Get Farrell's Book for Your Christmas List Soulfull: A Weekly Devotional to Nourish the Mind, Body and Spirit

o   Contact Farrell: Instagram, Bread and Honey Lifestyle Blog, Woodmont Christian Church

o   Contact Kari:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

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 negative thinking and destructive self-doubt.

Ep. 74 Show Notes:

o   Sign up for Kari's email list (and get free printables)

o   Kari?s books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know, Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Contact Kari:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

o   Contact Mary Lauren:  Instagram

o   Contact Mary Frances:  Instagram

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 couple, about prioritizing this life skill that is essential to any healthy, long-term relationship.

Ep. 73 Show Notes:

o   Sign up for Kari's email list (and get free printables)

o   Kari?s books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know, Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Contact Kari:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

o   Contact Will:  Instagram

o   Contact Mary Lauren:  Instagram

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 to her after losing a spouse or a divorce. Money was always a main concern, and this inspired Emily to start empowering women in this area of life. Today she is a financial advisor with Somerset Advisory, and in this conversation with Kari, she shares tips and strategies for single ladies of all ages (even teenagers!) to be smart with their money. 

Ep. 72 Show Notes:

o   Contact Emily:  Somerset Advisory and [email protected]

o   Contact Kari:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

o   Sign up for Kari's email list (and get free printables)

o   Kari?s books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know, Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

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 a faith community yet to speak truth over you. In this transition (full of excitement, nerves, and uncertainty) it's easy to be swayed and wrongly be defined by what happens to you on a college campus. Join Kari and two recent college graduates as they talk about being rooted in truth and strong in your identity - because your identity will never be challenged more than when you leave home.

Ep. 71 Show Notes:

o   Kari?s books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know, Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Contact Kari:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

o   Contact Mary Frances:  Instagram

o   Contact Mary Lauren:  Instagram

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, nourish our bodies, and love the skin we're in.

Ep. 70 Show Notes:

o  Find Meredith at The Peachie Spoon and  Instagram

o  Meredith's Faves: Multivitamin, Electrolytes and Minerals, Protein Bars (coupon code "peachie")

o  Kari?s Fave: Governor?s Olive Oil from Corfu, Greece, available on Amazon
 
o   Kari?s books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Connect with Kari:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

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 as they talk about embracing the life you have and learning to give thanks for it.

Ep. 69 Show Notes:

o   Kari?s books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know, Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know

o   Contact Kari:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

o   Contact Mary Lauren:  Instagram

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 they share  tips on choosing dorm room essentials, preparing your daughter for the highs and lows of college, helping her with time management, and being her biggest cheerleader.

Ep. 68 Show Notes:

o  Visit Dorm Decor at www.dorm-decor.com and Instagram or call 1-888-874-8778

o  Contact Elizabeth: [email protected] or Instagram

o  University of Mississippi and Oxford

o   Kari?s books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know, Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Contact Kari:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

One key component to thriving in college is deciding ahead of time who you want to be and how you plan to live. In other words, being INTENTIONAL. Join Kari and her friend, Mary Frances Robertson, a recent University of Alabama graduate, as they talk about being intentional during your campus years with your time, your relationships, and your life goals.

Ep. 67 Show Notes:

o   Contact Mary Frances: Instagram and [email protected]

o  University of Alabama, Bigtime Ministries, Young Life, Mariee Ami

o   Kari?s books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know,  Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Contact Kari:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

One big source of conflict in marriage is financial stress. Even 2 people raised in the same socioeconomic class can have drastically different ideas about money - and how to spend it. Shaped by social media and an age of affluence, many girls treat their dates like an ATM machine and aspire to a materialistic lifestyle their young husbands can't afford. They have unrealistic expectations that lead to arguments, disillusionment, and debt. Join Kari and Kim Anderson as they discuss ways to help your daughter build healthy ideas about money and learn the value of a dollar.

Ep. 66 Show Notes:

o  Contact Kim at Kim Anderson Life, Real Tools for Parenting Anxious Kids or the free Burnt-Out Mom Guide

o   Follow Kim on Instagram
 
o   Kari?s books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari?s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

o   Contact:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

When you're busy raising kids, things get sacrificed. What often ends up on the backburner during the divide-and-conquer years of raising teenagers is your marriage.  Join Kari and Nashville counselor Kim Anderson, both married for 25 years, as they talk about reconnecting with your spouse and finding your way back to each other. 

Ep. 65 Show Notes:

o  Contact Kim at Kim Anderson Life, Real Tools for Parenting Anxious Kids or the free Burnt-Out Mom Guide

o The Meaning of Marriage by Dr. Tim Keller

o   Follow Kim on Instagram

o  Follow Kari on Instagram and Facebook

o   Kari?s books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari?s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

As humans, we long to believe we are good. And for teens especially, it's tempting to gauge yourself against peers and think you're doing well when your choices aren't as bad as their choices. You're considered a "good girl" or "good guy," but what you really are is a good girl/guy in comparison. God calls us to a higher standard. He wants us to look at Jesus, not people, when seeing where we have room to improve. Join Kari and Mary Lauren as they talk about virtue and not settling for a life of spiritual mediocrity.

Ep. 64 Show Notes:

o   Kari?s books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know, Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know

o   Contact Kari:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

o   Contact Mary Lauren:  Instagram

Today's culture tells boys that being "the man" is all about dominance, conquests, and becoming the loudest person in the room. For parents trying to raise godly sons...and boys who care about their faith...fighting that tension between what gets celebrated by society and what God desires can be a real struggle.

Join Kari as she talks to recent Samford graduate Will Hudson about the real-life challenges facing boys today and 5 action steps they can take to deepen their faith. This episode is packed with good advice and conversation starters to help the next generation live fully and in peace. You don't want to miss it!

Ep. 63 Show Notes:

o   Contact Will:  Instagram

o   Contact Kari:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

o   Kari?s books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know,  and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

Most moms dream about their children being close. They worry about sibling rivalry and the quiet comparison, competition, and jealousy that can undermine these relationships.  Join Kari and Mary Lauren as they talk about family dynamics and celebrating the unique strengths and personalities that each child brings to the table.

Ep. 62 Show Notes:

o   Kari?s books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know,  Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know

o   Contact Kari:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

o   Contact Mary Lauren:  Instagram

For girls of all ages, friendships matter, and when you're in college, your friends become your family. They're your home away from home.  Join Kari in this first episode with her oldest daughter, Ella, as she shares wisdom and practical advice on initiating, navigating, and sustaining real friendships. This episode is packed with helpful tips, and you don't want to miss it!

Ep. 61 Show Notes:

o   Follow Ella on Instagram

o   Camp Hollymont

o   Kari?s books for moms: More Than a Mom and Love Her Well

o   Kari?s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari?s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

o   Contact:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

Making time for rest helps you be more effective when you work. Rather than give 80 percent because you're tired, you can give 100 percent because you replenished your reserves. Join Kari and Mary Lauren as they talk about incorporating rest into your life routine.

Ep. 60 Show Notes:

o   Kari?s books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know,  Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know

o   Contact Kari:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

o   Contact Mary Lauren:  Instagram

For teenagers today, friendship is often a source of stress, not comfort. And for mothers today, it's hard to know what to know how to guide them when things go south or just evolve. Join Kari as she shares some talking points on how to help your daughter find friends, keep friends, and - most importantly - become the friend she hopes to find. This episode comes from the friendship chapter of Kari's book, LOVE HER WELL.

Ep. 59 Show Notes:

o   Kari?s books for moms: More Than a Mom and Love Her Well

o   Kari?s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari?s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

o   Contact:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

Disappointment is a part of life - but when it happens with the people you're doing life with, it can rock your world. Join Kari and Mary Lauren as they take about navigating the ups and downs of friendship and finding your anchor of hope.

Ep. 58 Show Notes:

o   Kari?s books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know,  Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?, 10 Dating Truths Girls Should Know

o   Contact Kari:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

o   Contact Mary Lauren:  Instagram

Learning to speak life takes intention and thought. It is often two steps forward, one step back. Join Kari and Mary Lauren as they talk about the power of words, waiting for the right time,  and using your voice for good.

Ep. 57 Show Notes:

o   Kari?s books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know,  Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?, 10 Dating Truths Girls Should Know

o   Contact Kari:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

o   Contact Mary Lauren:  Instagram

Prayer is a conversation with God where we speak to Him and then listen as He speaks to us. One great gift we can give a loved one is to pray for them and over them, remembering what the Bible says about God being with present when two or more are gathered in His name. Join Kari and Mary Lauren as they talk about prayer and what it has meant in their lives.

Ep. 56 Show Notes:

o   Kari?s books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know,  Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?, 10 Dating Truths Girls Should Know

o   Contact Kari:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

o   Contact Mary Lauren:  Instagram

Living out your Christian faith brings many hurdles and decision points. Join Kari and Mary Lauren as they share stories about God's work in their lives and what it means to be a light, take small steps of obedience, and bank on eternal truths.

Ep. 55 Show Notes:

o   Kari?s books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know,  Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?, 10 Dating Truths Girls Should Know

o   Contact Kari:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

o   Contact Mary Lauren:  Instagram

Nothing can derail a teenager quicker than an unhealthy romance or making an idol of romance. Join Kari and Mary Lauren as they talk about love that reflects the heart of Christ and finding peace & joy in being single.

Ep. 54 Show Notes:

o   Kari?s books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know,  Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   10 Dating Truths Girls Should Know

o   Dr. Tim Keller's The Meaning of Marriage

o   Contact Kari:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

o   Contact Mary Lauren:  Instagram

A teen's choices set the trajectory for their life. Even friend choices play a major role in the kind of future they'll have. But how do you teach your teen to make good choices, and choose good company, while not judging peers who take a different route? What are signs that your well-behaved teen has a heart issue with pride? How can teens intervene when a friend goes off the rails and needs a loved one to take action? Join Kari and her friend Mary Lauren, a recent college graduate, as they unpack an important conversation for Christian families today.

Ep. 53 Show Notes:

o   Encouragement for College Girls (Ep. 29)

o   Kari?s books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom , 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know,  Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Contact Kari:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

o   Contact Mary Lauren:  Instagram

Your thought life as a mother ? and what you choose to believe  ? matters deeply. It can make you feel hopeful or hopeless,  optimistic about the future or stuck in despair and regret. Join Kari as she offers insight on how to create lifegiving scripts that enable you to become the person (and mother) you're meant to be. 

Ep. 52 Show Notes:

o   Order Kari?s new book: More Than a Mom: How Prioritizing Your Wellness Helps You (and Your Family) Thrive

o   Kari?s book for moms of teen girls: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

o   Kari?s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari?s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

o   Contact Kari at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram and Facebook

It's not enough to tell our kids to "be kind." They need real-life examples of what kindness looks like - and parents who model it. Join Kari as she shares this story that went viral almost 10 years ago and is just as relevant today as it was back then.

Ep. 51 Show Notes:

o   Kari?s books for moms: More Than a Mom and Love Her Well

o   Kari?s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari?s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

o   Contact:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

When your birthday hits the half-century mark, you've got a lifetime of memories under your belt. You hit an interesting crossroads of simultaneously reflecting on the past & wondering about the future. Join Kari as she shares thoughts on turning 50 - and why it's a great place to be.

Ep. 50 Show Notes:

o   Kari?s books for moms: More Than a Mom and Love Her Well

o   Kari?s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari?s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

o   Contact:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

Whether you are married or single, God loves you, and that love doesn?t change even as your relationships do. Join Kari as she shares encouragement for moms who shoulder more responsibility than most and dig deep into their faith.

Ep. 49 Show Notes:

o   Kari?s books for moms: More Than a Mom and Love Her Well

o   Kari?s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari?s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

o   Contact:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

Becoming a strong  & healthy mom is a journey. In good seasons, it may feel natural, and in hard seasons, it may feel impossible. Join Kari as she talks to her wise friend Kim Anderson about the impediments that trip us up and how to work toward healing, wholeness, and becoming the best version of ourselves.

Ep. 48 Show Notes:

o  Contact Kim at Kim Anderson Life or Real Tools for Parenting Anxious Kids

o   Follow Kim on Instagram
 
o   Kari?s books for moms: More Than a Mom and Love Her Well

o   Kari?s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari?s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

o   Contact:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

Too often, girls settle for bad boyfriends because they don't know better. They've never had a guy treat them well, and without that comparison, they settle. Join Kari as she shares thoughts to help your son be that boyfriend who sets a high bar and ultimately attracts high-caliber girls into his life. 

Ep. 47 Show Notes:

o   Kari?s books for moms: More Than a Mom and Love Her Well

o   Kari?s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari?s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

o   Contact:  [email protected], Instagram, and Facebook

Some tips on how to navigate this major life transition and enjoy college while keeping a good head on your shoulders.

Ep. 46 Show Notes:

o   Kari?s books for moms:More Than a Mom and  Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

o   Kari?s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari?s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

o   Contact Kari at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram and Facebook

Burnout among moms is at an all-time high. We know we need self-care, but we think of it in two opposite extremes: either the Spa Day Mentality (a constant mindset of ?I?ll treat myself because I deserve it?) or the Mommy Martyrdom Mentality (a mindset of ?my kids are my world, and I can?t do anything for myself?). Join Kari as she discusses a healthy middle ground that strengthens you, expands your bandwidth, and builds wellness from the inside out.

Ep. 45 Show Notes:

o   Order Kari?s new book: More Than a Mom: How Prioritizing Your Wellness Helps You (and Your Family) Thrive

o   Kari?s book for moms of teen girls: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

o   Kari?s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari?s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

o   Contact Kari at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram and Facebook

Too often, women underestimate themselves - or mistakenly believe their purpose is over once their kids leave home. But the truth is, at every age, the world needs your gifts and wisdom. You have a purpose even greater than your family and home. Join Kari for an encouraging word and an important reminder about the best gift you have to offer: your mother?s heart. 

Ep. 44 Show Notes:

o   Order Kari?s new book: More Than a Mom: How Prioritizing Your Wellness Helps You (and Your Family) Thrive

o   Kari?s book for moms of teen girls: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

o   Kari?s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari?s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

o   Contact Kari at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram and Facebook

What keeps you from finding peace and joy as a parent?  What are common mindsets or missteps that trip up parents today?  Join Kari as she talks about what it means to be human - and let your children witness your humanity too.

Ep. 41 Show Notes:

o   Order Kari?s new book: More Than a Mom: How Prioritizing Your Wellness Helps You (and Your Family) Thrive

o   Kari?s book for moms of teen girls: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

o   Kari?s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari?s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

o   Contact Kari at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram and Facebook

Counselors often talk about the ?tapes? in a person?s head that play on repeat. Over time, these tapes (often untrue) form negative thought loops and unhealthy mindsets that affect us and the people we love.  Join Kari as she shares tips on how to identify and interrupt the loops that hold you back and create healthier ones that set you free. 

Ep. 40 Show Notes:

o   Order Kari?s new book: More Than a Mom: How Prioritizing Your Wellness Helps You (and Your Family) Thrive

o   Julie Sparkman podcast: Head to Heart

o   Kari?s book for moms of teen girls: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

o   Kari?s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari?s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

o   Contact Kari at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram and Facebook

For girls and women, friends are like oxygen.  They make life better, they "get us" like no one else, they induce side-splitting laughter, and they make impossible days feel bearable. If you've found your people, give thanks, and if you haven't, have hope. The best lessons in friendship often come during the loneliest seasons of friendship, and as Kari explains, those lonely seasons can help you "up" your friendship game and become the friend you hope to find.

Ep. 39 Show Notes:

o   Order Kari?s new book: More Than a Mom: How Prioritizing Your Wellness Helps You (and Your Family) Thrive

o   Kari?s book for moms of teen girls: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

o   Kari?s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari?s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

o   Contact Kari at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram and Facebook

Healthy relationships require emotional intelligence. And since relationships matter deeply to girls, emotional intelligence should too. Join Kari as she shares some thoughts on helping your daughter process her emotions in healthy ways and be the calm influence that she needs.

Ep. 38 Show Notes:

o   Order Kari?s new book: More Than a Mom: How Prioritizing Your Wellness Helps You (and Your Family) Thrive

o   Kari?s book for moms of teen girls: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

o   Kari?s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari?s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

o   Contact Kari at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram and Facebook

We live in anxious times, and studies show that 1 out of every 3 kids now struggle with anxiety. As moms, how can we help the next generation? How can we better manage our anxiety and be the strong parents our children need? Join Kari as she shares practical tips on how to be healthy mentors and guides.

Ep. 37 Show Notes:

o   Order Kari?s new book: More Than a Mom: How Prioritizing Your Wellness Helps You (and Your Family) Thrive

o   Kari?s book for moms of teen girls: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

o   Kari?s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari?s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

o   Contact Kari at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram and Facebook

As moms, we carry the weight of the world on our shoulders. We fear what will happen if the mothership goes down.  Who will hold the family together? What if our rest leads to chaos ? and we end up more stressed than before? But rest is essential to long-term health, and without it, the mothership will go down in even bigger ways. Join Kari as she talks about finding rest in a busy and restless world.

Ep. 36 Show Notes:

o   Order Kari?s new book: More Than a Mom: How Prioritizing Your Wellness Helps You (and Your Family) Thrive

o   Kari?s book for moms of teen girls: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

o   Kari?s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari?s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

o   Contact Kari at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram and Facebook

For teenage girls, dating can feel fun and exciting - yet also confusing and emotional. A guy who starts off being a dream come true can soon show signs of being controlling, narcissistic, and mentally abusive.  Join Kari as she shares insights to help today's girls recognize some common red flags and trust their instincts when it comes to romance.

Ep. 35 Show Notes:

o   Order Kari?s new book: More Than a Mom: How Prioritizing Your Wellness Helps You (and Your Family) Thrive

o  Get pre-order incentives for Kari?s new book

o Boundaries book, The Gift of Fear

o   Kari?s book for moms of teen girls: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

o   Kari?s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari's article: What Makes a Guy a Keeper?

o   Kari?s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

o   Contact Kari at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram and Facebook

Raising teenagers brings a lot of mystery - and one of the biggest mysteries is how to love them when they're pushing back or acting unlovable. Join Kari as she shares 10 quick tips on how to show you care as your child becomes an adolescent. 

Ep. 34 Show Notes:

o   Order Kari?s new book: More Than a Mom: How Prioritizing Your Wellness Helps You (and Your Family) Thrive

o   Kari?s book for moms of teen girls: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

o   Kari?s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari?s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

o   Contact Kari at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram and Facebook

As parents, we expect to see some rudeness or meanness from kids, but when it?s an adult interaction that catches our child off-guard, it's confusing. Join Kari as she shares thoughts on navigating these situations and using them to help your child decide who they do and don't want to be.

Ep. 32 Show Notes:

o   Order Kari?s new book: More Than a Mom: How Prioritizing Your Wellness Helps You (and Your Family) Thrive

o   Kari?s book for moms of teen girls: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

o   Kari?s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari?s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

o   Contact Kari at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram and Facebook

There are certain things in life worth waiting for - and a really awesome guy is one of them. Unfortunately, our world has devalued the art of waiting. We want our heart?s desire now,  and for teenage girls eager to fall in love, that eagerness can get the best of them. Join Kari as she shares talking points you can use to discuss healthy dating with your daughter.

Ep. 31 Show Notes:

o   Pre-order Kari?s new book: More Than a Mom: How Prioritizing Your Wellness Helps You (and Your Family) Thrive

o  Get pre-order incentives for Kari?s new book

o   Kari?s book for moms of teen girls: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

o   Kari?s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari?s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

o   Contact Kari at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram and Facebook

What if taking care of yourself was the first step to helping your family thrive? What if you truly believed that you can only take your children as far as you've come - and raising healthy kids begins with them seeing a healthy mom? Join Kari for an exciting announcement about a new book for mothers that celebrates wellness from the inside out. Launching April 5, 2022.

Ep. 30 Show Notes:

o   Pre-order Kari?s new book: More Than a Mom: How Prioritizing Your Wellness Helps You (and Your Family) Thrive

o  Get pre-order incentives for Kari?s new book

o   Kari?s book for moms of teen girls: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

o   Kari?s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari?s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

o   Contact Kari at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram and Facebook

College is a time to either neglect your faith -- or take your faith to the next level. It's a season of life that sets the stage for your relationships, your career, your health, and your future. Join Kari as she talks to Mary Lauren Burdeshaw, a senior at Auburn University, about the challenges that college girls face and how a strong spiritual life fits into the picture. 

Ep. 21 Show Notes:

o  Auburn University

o  JH Ranch

o  Church of the Highlands

o   Kari?s book for moms of teen girls: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

o   Kari?s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Contact Kari at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram and Facebook

Helping your daughter learn to read and regulate her emotions is one of the best gifts you can give her. It will benefit her in every relationship, job, and life calling she has. Join Kari as she shares some thoughts on raising emotionally intelligent girls and how to stay strong as a mom when your daughter unleashes on you.

Ep. 28 Show Notes:

o   Kari?s new book: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

o   Kari?s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari?s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

o   Contact Kari at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram and Facebook