Being Different with Liz Durham

As more expecting parents consider alternatives to traditional hospital settings, the choice of where to give birth is becoming an increasingly interesting topic. In this episode of Being Different, Liz Durham talks with Lexi Young Peck about her experiences with pregnancy, home birth, and farm life. Lexi transitioned from city life to farm life with her husband in 2020 and has chosen home birth f...

After leaving the military, Erica Webster decided to redefine what it means for women to be fit and strong. With her own business venture - Dub Fitness - she created a unique support system of female empowerment through fitness for any stage of life. In this episode of Being Different, Erica shares the challenges she faced while juggling back-to-back pregnancies, and how her personal experiences t...

Are you puzzled by the organic vs. non-organic debate? Caught in the whirlwind of food fads and anxious about what and how much to feed your family? In this week's episode of Being Different, Liz and her guest, Kellie Cope work to lift the veil on the organic food marketing machine and debunk common misconceptions. Kellie is a nutrition and fitness expert from Nourishing Our Needs in Knoxvill...

Recently on Being Different, Liz engaged in conversations about special needs education in Tennessee and across the country.  Liz was joined by Will Edwards, Michael Collins and Mercedes Lawson to discuss how state and government funding impact education systems. In this episode, Liz is joined by Anthony Palmer, producer of Being Different, to reflect on the role of advocacy in all special needs f...

After nine years working as a Special Education teacher, Mercedes Lawson knew she wanted to make a bigger difference. She realized that not every student had access to an equitable education, so she started her own company to help parents and students find success on their own. In this episode, Mercedes talks to host Liz Durham about issues with government funding and how it is distributed in Tenn...

Finding resources and support systems can be challenging for parents and caregivers, especially when they age out of the traditional school system. Michael Collins, the chief financial officer at Sertoma Center Incorporated, has dedicated his career to providing services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Michael is also a member of the Governor's Council on Autism...

As the parent of a special needs child, Will Edwards knows first hand how complex it can be to receive support in the school system - and in life - and he’s on a mission to change that.  Will sat down with our host Liz Durham to offer insight into care in Tennessee. He shares his experience advocating for his child with autism at many levels, from working with guidance counselors in the public sch...

Recently on Being Different, Liz engaged in conversations about the state of American agriculture and our role in it: How much do we know? What can we expect for the future? What can we do now? Liz was joined by Andrew Garfield and Art Whaley to discuss what has changed in farming and how farmers are at the mercy of nature - and the economy. In this episode, Liz was joined by Anthony Palmer, produ...

As trends drive people toward rural living, homesteading, and farming as a lifestyle choice, statistics show a dwindling agricultural workforce across America. This week, Liz is joined by long-time friend Art Whaley to investigate the realities of supporting farmers in today’s economy.  Art, who studied Agriculture Economics at University of Tennessee, is the Chief Lending Officer for Rural 1st, t...

Where does your food come from? This episode starts a series exploring how agriculture systems impact our families. Up first, Liz sits down with Andrew Griffith to talk about the state of American agriculture today. Dr. Andrew Griffith is an Assistant Professor at University of Tennessee in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics. He shares how agriculture has evolved in the past 100...

How is modern day feminism impacting American families? Trev Smoove is a writer, director, and host of “Chew the Fat,” a podcast where he provides space for men and women to listen and try to understand each other's perspectives on household roles, masculinity and parenthood. In this episode, Liz Durham sat down with Trev to talk about the importance of the nuclear family - especially with a...

Sometimes, all it takes is one simple phone call to trigger a very complex life change. Julia Landreth recently transitioned from corporate sales to running her own real estate business - a move that allows her the flexibility and freedom to prioritize both motherhood and her career. Julia sat with host Liz Durham to talk about her reason for taking a “leap of faith” to focus on her nuclear family...

Did you know the first 1000 days of a baby’s life are critical for developing secure attachment?  Erica Komisar is a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst, parent coach, and author of the book Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters. Her advice to moms? Be open to making a change to prioritize time with your children - and that doesn’t necessarily mean that you ha...

When Dena SanMiguel decided to leave her career and become a stay at home mom, she struggled to find community. She was met with surprising reactions from colleagues and felt out of touch with “mommy groups”. She turned her focus toward creating routine and experiences for her children - and herself. Tune in to hear about how Liz and Dena have redefined their roles as moms, embraced their own iden...

The struggle between a career and being a mother is shared by many women - Suzanne Venker included. She is an author , writer and relationship coach, and she’s currently developing an online course. In this episode, Liz and Suzanne talk about not falling victim to a feminist ideology and the value of empowering your children through education. Plus: - The 1 thing she thinks couples should iron out...

To kick off the first season of Being Different, Liz sat down to reflect on what brought her to the podcast.  Tune in to learn more about her past and what she hopes to explore with future guests. Plus, a look into the first interview of the season with Suzanne Venker. - - - - - - - - - - - Liz Durham Instagram | Website Subscribe Apple Podcast | Spotify Being Different with Liz Durham is a Palm T...

Welcome to Being Different with Liz Durham, a podcast for moms who want more.  Join Liz as she talks with a new guest each week about the power and growth that comes from "being different."  Liz is on a journey of embracing the way she wants to live her life. Tune in as she promotes kindness through challenging conversations, shares powerful stories, and encourages her listeners to learn...