This week we spoke to Katie Conally about beauty and how it has evolved over the past 100 years.  Motherhood requires us to see beauty differently and more deeply.  However, it is difficult to accept the lack of time that we have to devote to our physical appearance after having children.  We discuss the fear that women have of aging and the simple steps that we can take to prevent/embrace it.  Katie recommends double cleansing, using a retinol cream, and moisturizer if you are starting at zero and have minimal time.

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This week on the pod Liz and Angie are joined by past guest Sammie Kroll, and BESTSELLING Author and Certified Divorce/Co-Parenting Specialist - Michelle Dempsey.

In this episode, they discuss Michelle's book, "Moms Moving On," co-parenting, and share some stories from their own personal experiences with divorce and co-parenting.  A huge thanks to Michelle for her time and for joining the pod this week! If you are on the co-parenting journey, you have to check out this book! 
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Michelle Dempsey Website | Instagram | Book | YouTube
Moms Moving On Podcast
Liz Durham on Instagram
Angie Lawless on Instagram
Sammie on Instagram

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Does the spouse or partner who makes the most money hold all the power? Or does the person who manages the budget?

This week on the pod, Angie and Liz are joined by Anthony Palmer for a conversation about money and power in relationships. Anthony is a dad to two, a husband, host of the Wake. Dad. Drink. Repeat. Podcast,  founder of Palm Tree Pod Co., and the producer of this show.

Liz, Angie, and Anthony discuss:
-Anthony's background and how he became a stay-at-home/work-from-home dad
-how he and his wife balance the household duties
-who makes financial decisions in their relationship
-if there is a power struggle for him
-some tips for Liz as she moves into a stay-at-home role
-and more!

Thanks to Anthony for joining the podcast this week!
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Anthony Palmer on Instagram | LinkedIn
Wake. Dad. Drink. Repeat. Podcast

Liz Durham on Instagram
Angie Lawless on Instagram

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This week on the pod, Liz and Angie talk about the new chapter Liz is gearing up to start in her life.

Topics Covered include: 

-the struggles of finding the right caregiver/child care for your kids
-the challenge of working from home full time
-the desire to have your kids know you are present and available for them
-some of Liz's fears about moving into this next phase (financial, time,  keeping her "independence," losing her professional edge/staying relevant, etc.)
-being intentional with her choices and time moving forward
-how her husband Luke feels about this transition
-and tons more! 

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Liz Durham on Instagram
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Courtney Peace joins Liz and Angie to chat about fitness and health.

It can be a struggle for moms, especially when trying to bounce back from babies. Courtney explains her philosophy on fitness and the need to reframe how we view our bodies as tools/machines that work for us. She emphasizes that moms' focus should be on training themselves mentally and physically to perform the tasks required as mothers.

They discuss different workout techniques that Courtney likes to use for most moms, like HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training. She also explains that the fitness piece will not work if we aren’t fueling our bodies correctly and that we need to “eat from the earth.” Hot topics like “body positivity” and how our culture views beauty are discussed. They conclude by talking about what we want to teach our daughters and the importance of being healthy examples to them.

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Courtney Peace on Instagram
Liz Durham on Instagram
Angie Lawless on Instagram

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In this week's episode, Angie and Liz talk to Sammie Kroll about co-parenting. 

They dive into specific challenges that it presents from a mom’s perspective and some helpful advice on how to navigate them gracefully.  The differences between parallel parenting and co-parenting are explained.  Tools like the WeParent App are recommended along with being sure to document every conversation so that there is accountability and transparency. 

Sammie also opened up about her journey through the process of becoming a single mom and how she has grown.  She gives advice on how family and friends can be supportive to their loved ones if they are going through a similar situation. 

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Liz on Instagram
Angie on Instagram

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In this week's episode, Angie and Liz discuss abortion laws in TN specifically and how they will impact women and mothers.  They also discuss their personal experiences and viewpoints on the topic as friends with differing opinions, but with respect and understanding for each other. 

The hope for this episode is to bring more knowledge to the topic regarding the law and to remind each other to have empathy and understanding for each other as mothers regardless of your viewpoint on the topic. 

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Liz on Instagram
Angie on Instagram
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This week, Kortney Wilson joins Angie and Liz on the Down With The Picket Fence Podcast!

Kortney is a mom to 3 teenagers, an award-winning realtor, a TV show host, an author, and the founder of Kort & Co.

Kortney, Liz, and Angie discuss the lessons Kortney has learned through motherhood and her career. They talk about the ups and downs Kortney has been through over the last few years, about divorce, the dangers of constantly comparing ourselves to what we see on social media - especially when we are feeling down- and the importance of showing up. 

Whether it is showing up for your kids or your friends, they discuss how important it is to be authentic and embrace how women (and humans) have more in common than we recognize sometimes and how we should embrace one another for that! 

Thanks to Kortney for joining the podcast this week and sharing her story! 

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Kortney Wilson on Instagram
Kort & Co. Instagram | Website
Liz on Instagram
Angie on Instagram 

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