Fresh Start Family Show

In this heartfelt year-end wrap-up episode, hosts Wendy and Terry Snyder reflect on the profound moments and life lessons that shaped their 2024. Through stories of personal growth, family experiences, and transformative journeys, they explore themes of self-acceptance, embracing individuality, and shedding societal expectations. With humor and vulnerability, Wendy and Terry share how navigating c...

In this heartwarming episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy sits down with Noor El-Ansary, the inspiring author of "The Kindness Book." Growing up in an immigrant household with gentle parenting at its core, Noor's journey is a testament to the incredible impact of unconditional kindness. Wendy and Noor dive into how these early experiences shaped Noor into a thriving adult, offering hope a...

In this deeply affirming episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, hosts Wendy and Terry Snyder sit down with Amanda and Dr. David Erickson of Flourishing Homes and Families to explore how gentle parenting aligns with the gospel. Drawing from their own transformative journeys and insights from their latest book, the Ericksons redefine "gentle parenting" as a courageous, Christ-centered approach root...

In this thought-provoking episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy Snyder sits down with Titania Jordan, a trailblazer in the field of child online safety and the Chief Parent Officer of Bark Technologies. Together, they tackle the tough yet vital topic of how “Disappointing Your Kid Can Save Their Life.” With honesty, warmth, and a shared commitment to empowering parents, Wendy and Titania e...

Welcome to a deeply meaningful episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, where Wendy Snyder invites us to explore the heart of parenting during the holidays—a time often filled with both joy and unique challenges. Together, we’ll dive into the art of creating connection and calm amidst the hustle and bustle, as Wendy shares powerful tools to regulate your nervous system and navigate the complexities...

In this exciting episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy Snyder teams up with the insightful Dr. Tracy Dalgleish to dig into a topic close to every parent’s heart: keeping romance alive and building a partnership that strengthens the whole family. Wendy and Dr. Tracy dive deep into the powerful impact a thriving relationship can have on parenting—especially when raising spirited, strong-will...

Tune in to this refreshingly real episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, where Wendy Snyder unpacks the rollercoaster of emotions parents often face when their kids start acting up. Just in time for the holiday hustle, Wendy digs into how holiday schedules, family gatherings, and heightened expectations can make even the calmest parents feel on edge. Wendy’s unique approach shines as she explains...

In this dynamic episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy Snyder is joined once again by Drew Vernon from Tonies for an eye-opening conversation about helping kids develop the ability to entertain themselves—without relying on screens. With screen time becoming the norm in today’s digital world, many families are searching for healthier, more creative ways to engage their children. Wendy kicks...

In this heartfelt episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy Snyder sits down with Dr. Natali Edmonds from Dementia Careblazers to dive deep into the realities of caregiver stress, especially in the demanding world of dementia care. Wendy opens the discussion by drawing powerful connections between the challenges of caring for young children and elderly loved ones with dementia, highlighting th...

Get ready for an eye-opening episode of the Fresh Start Family Show! Today, Wendy sits down with Dr. Traci Baxley from Social Justice Parenting for a must-listen conversation on raising kids who stand up for what's right. They dive deep into how parents can nurture allyship and inclusion in their children, sharing real-life stories, practical tips, and some hard-hitting truths about reflecting on...

*warning: contains language that may not be suitable for children In this compelling episode, we sit down with Tim Whitaker, founder of The New Evangelicals, to dig deep into navigating faith, resisting toxic teachings, and advocating for marginalized communities within the Christian church. Tim shares his personal journey from growing up in a conservative evangelical household to becoming a leade...

In this heartfelt and empowering episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy and Terry are joined by the incredible Shaney Jo Darden, founder of the Keep A Breast Foundation. Together, they dive into the powerful theme of "One Life, Make It Count," as Shaney Jo shares the inspiring story behind her mission to spread breast cancer awareness and prevention, particularly among younger generations....

Welcome to a truly inspiring episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, where Wendy sits down with the remarkable songwriter and artist development coach, Heidi Rojas. This conversation is a deep dive into the transformative power of music and singing in the parenting journey. Heidi shares her story of evolving from a passionate music lover to a beacon of empowerment through her craft. Her viral lull...

In this powerful episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy sits down with Kiesha Yokers, a trauma-informed breathwork facilitator and somatic practitioner, to unpack how nervous system health and inner calm can transform your parenting journey. Kiesha opens up about her own path through trauma and resilience, sharing how grounding techniques and breathwork have become her lifeline for regulati...

In this down-to-earth episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy sits down with nervous system expert Sarah Tacy Tangredi to explore how healing and regulating our nervous systems can transform both our parenting and personal lives. Sarah, who brings a wealth of knowledge from her work with Kate Northrup's program, shares how finding balance within ourselves is the key to guiding our kids with...

Join Wendy and Terry as they dive deep into the transformative power of positive psychology with renowned expert Niyc Pidgeon. This conversation is one of hope, healing, and practical wisdom. Together, they explore the life-saving potential of positive psychology, share deeply personal stories, and uncover three actionable ways to weave this science into the very fabric of our family legacies. In...

On this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy chats with the incredible Destini Ann Davis.  Destini is a working mom and parenting coach, author, TedX speaker and host of B*tch, You Doing a Good Job podcast.  She advocates for peaceful parenting and positive discipline techniques that encourage both the parent and child to connect and communicate.  Wendy and Destini dig into the intriguing...

On this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy chats with the funny and insightful Kirk Martin, founder of Celebrate Calm and host of the Calm Parenting podcast.  They explore 3 tools we can use to help de-escalate situations with our strong-willed kids when they’re upset that are effective and actually create closeness when parenting a strong-willed kiddo: Self-Regulation: We must control...

Join Wendy Snyder & Mary Van Geffen to discuss all things "Spicy Kids" ... (aka kids you may describe as strong willed or power kids!) You'll learn 3 Important Steps to Setting Boundaries with Spicy Kids (With Calm, Firmness, & Repetition) & also how to identify unique strengths in your spicy kiddos ... so you can stick with strong boundaries in your home - even when your spicy kiddo seem to chall...

The inspiring and vibrant parent & teacher coach Mr. Chazz joins Wendy & Terry for an incredibly empowering conversation about how focusing on connection + disciplining with compassion will help our kids to learn 3 of the most important life skills: Building and maintaining healthy and meaningful relationships Understanding your own needs and learning how to meet them Becoming creative thinkers th...

Take time today to listen to this personal conversation between Wendy and Dr. Laura Froyen as they discuss how to “remother” (or re-parent) yourself, so that you can show up best for your children at home.  In this episode Dr. Laura teaches parents how to approach their parenting with grace and kindness plus discusses how she uses her trauma-informed practices and child development research to hel...

Join Wendy on this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show for her conversation on mindfulness and curiosity with mindful mama mentor, Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE, RYT.   Hunter has made it her mission to help families break reactive cycles to create a peaceful and positive home and raise confident and kind kiddos as a result. In this episode Hunter shares the new path to changing generational patte...

In today’s episode Wendy & Terry are discussing power struggles and how to dissolve them when they occur between parents & their children. Power struggles are never fun to deal with, but just part of life when you’re raising kids! They happen when the parent tries to get their child to do something & the child refuses. The classic “No I won’t & you can’t make me” is something every parent hears ma...

In today’s episode Wendy & Terry are discussing power struggles and how to prevent them between parents & their children. Power struggles are never fun to deal with, but just part of life when you're raising kids! They happen when the parent tries to get their child to do something & the child refuses. The classic "No I won't & you can't make me" is something every parent hears many times & is a c...

On today’s episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy welcomes Becky Dean, a dedicated Fresh Start Family member, to discuss her transformative parenting journey. Discover how Becky navigated the challenges of raising a strong-willed child through mindset shifts, firm boundary-setting, and self-compassion. Hear about Becky’s personal growth, from reducing household stress to fostering self-wort...