Friendly Podcast Guide: Teaching Women How to Grow a Podcast (Without Burning Out)

 Many parts of our daily life date back to the Roman Empire, even if we don't realize it. From the names of the planets in our solar system, to modern roads and highways. It would probably be smart to learn a bit about how the Roman Empire fell.  This week's podcast helps us learn just that, but not in a boring history textbook sort of way. In an interesting and concise way. Let’s listen in and se...

It is back to school season and I am feeling the itch to learn something. In this season of life that I'm in, I don't have the bandwidth to add an actual class to my schedule. I've compiled a list of podcasts that can help me, and hopefully you, scratch that learning itch that comes with fall and the back to school season. Learning new things is fun with these podcasts! Tune in to see which one is...

If you're new to the podcast, or maybe you just missed when I've talked about this, my brother-in-law recently passed away from ALS which is also called Lou Gehrig's Disease. It's a rare neurological disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement. To say that it's been difficult is an understatement. Finding a new normal has been incredibly...

 Have you ever watched the TV show Derry Girls on Netflix? If you haven't, you should give it a try. It's silly and quite funny. You'll definitely want to turn on the subtitles because they're really hard to understand unless you're from Derry.  Today's podcast is called Talking Derry Girls and the three hosts are all from the quirky city of Derry. They give insights into what life was like in Der...

My style during the summer is almost non-existent. I wear shorts and t-shirts and just try to survive the heat that seems to be trying to suffocate me. Once my kids start school and it starts to cool down, I remember that I feel better when I feel more put together. This week's episode is all about different podcasts that will give you style tips to help you find your style and wear clothes that m...

Many of us are perfectionists either over-functioning perfectionists or under-functioning perfectionists. Don't worry if you didn't know there were different types of perfectionists. I didn't know either until I started listening to this week's podcast. It's called About Progress and it helps all of us perfectionists or recovering perfectionists remember that life isn't about perfection, it's abou...

 Once August rolls around, I feel ready for school to start for my kids, even though there are still a couple of weeks of summer break until my kids actually go back to school.  I'm assuming I'm not the only parent that feels this way. Here's some kid podcasts that can help you survive the last weeks of summer break before structure comes back into all of our lives. These are ones  that we are cur...

This summer I am determined to not be the sole entertainment for my kids. One way that I'm accomplishing this is by using kid podcasts like this week's podcast, Bear King & Bobo Chico Stories for Kids. This podcast uses stories to teach life lessons and leave kids feeling inspired and empowered.  Links from this Episode: Podcast Consultation Form: https://forms.gle/tHRgQrVYvhRYLPqY8⁠ View the rest...

 Sometimes it can feel daunting to make STEM subjects, science, technology, engineering, and math, fun and exciting for our kids and ourselves. But Penny and Luck: Inventing Stuff brings the interesting and fun parts of STEM to the forefront. Join Penny to hear her ask questions and learn about a cool topic each episode! Links from this Episode: Podcast Consultation Form View the rest of the show...

As a self-proclaimed podcast lover, it always makes me so happy to find other people that love podcasts as much as I do. One of those people is Whitney Archibald. She's a mom of five kids, the host of two podcasts, and a proud podcast listener for almost two decades. She is the perfect person to chat with as I kick off a new type of episode, sharing other podcasters favorite podcasts!  Tune in to...

This week’s episode is all about outdoor adventure podcasts. One of my favorite parts about summer is all of the outdoor adventures we can have. From hiking to camping, to boating. I found a bunch of different podcasts that can give you ideas on how to explore the outdoors and find adventure wherever you are. Links from this Episode: Podcast Consultation Form  View the rest of the show notes on th...

This week is all about running podcasts. I am by no means an avid runner, I'm more of a walk jogger. I usually get the most excited about running or walk jogging during the summer, and I figured I'm not the only one. These podcasts will get excited you about running and learn about how to improve your running game.  Whether you are a beginning runner or an experienced one, you will find something...

Sleep Tight Relax is a bedtime show for the young and young at heart. Every week a new episode will help you and your children prepare to drift calmly off to sleep. It is the perfect addition to your bedtime routine to help your children unwind and be ready to fall asleep. Sleep Tight Relax has a mix of dream inducing bedtime stories, relaxation techniques, calming nature sounds, and soothing slee...

This week is all about celebrating the hundredth episode of the Friendly Podcast Guide. I listen to so many podcasts and I'm always finding new ones that I fall in love with. There are a few podcasts that are my go-tos that never let me down. Since this is the 100th episode of my show, I decided to be a little selfish and talk about what I think are some of the best podcasts.  Listen in to see wha...

Some of my kids' favorite kid podcasts are the ones where they get to hear kid voices in the episodes, which is one of the reasons I was super excited to show them this week's podcast, Culture Kids. Listen to this episode to hear from the hosts how they explore cultures around the world in order to spark curiosity and help foster acceptance of different cultures.    Links from this Episode: Cultur...

This week’s episode is all about national parks podcasts. I love going to national parks with my family when we travel. I also love to learn more about the parks through podcasts. There is so much to learn about the most popular national parks as well as some that are off the beaten path.  The three podcasts that I share about today each discuss them from a slightly different viewpoint meaning the...

Our family avoids watching some of the princess movies and fairy tales from my childhood because of the subtle messages about princesses always needing to be rescued. That is one of the reasons why I love the Bearily Bear Stories Podcast. Tune in to hear how Thumbelina gave this creator the idea to retell fairy tales in a way that is more empowering for their listeners.  Links from this Episode: G...

It's World Oceans Day! My family is visiting California to spend a week at the beach next month, and when I found out June 8th is World Oceans Day, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to talk about some great ocean podcasts. Let’s dive in and take a look under the sea and podcasts that are sure to entertain and inspire the whole family.  Links from this Episode: Olive and June  Affiliate Link View...

 One of my favorite ways to encourage my kids' curiosity is through science kid podcasts. Today's episode is all about a fabulous kid podcast, all about science called Tumble. Hearing real world stories from scientists helps to engage children and get them excited about tuning in. From cats to dinosaurs, there is an episode for everyone to enjoy.  Links from this Episode: Guide to Kid Podcasts Vie...

First ladies rarely get the same attention that their partners get. There are a few podcasts that shine a light on the amazing women that helped shape the United States and the international community. Tune in to hear about my favorites and find one that you will enjoy too!  Links from this Episode: Libsyn - Use code FPG at checkout View the rest of the show notes on the  Friendly Podcast Guide We...

 I'm pretty sure I'm not the only mom who has a weird relationship with screens and screen time. On one hand, I love that I can use my phone and computer to connect with people from home while in the midst of being a mom of little humans. But it's also super hard sometimes to focus on the present moment when there is a phone with instant gratification sitting in my pocket.  Luckily, the Mindful Wi...

This week is all about bedtime stories and meditation, kid podcasts. Recently, a super smart mom commented on one of my TikTok videos about kid podcasts and said that she uses kid podcasts to ease bedtime separation anxiety with her kids. She listens to one or two episodes with her kids, then lets it continue to play after she leaves to help her kids feel less alone. Isn't that absolutely brillian...

 One question that kids always get is, what do you wanna be when you grow up?  This week's podcast, Lingokids Growin’ Up, does a great job of helping kids and their parents learn about awesome jobs that people can choose as their profession.  Join me as I interview Olga, one of the producers of this podcast, to learn how this podcast was created, one of her favorite episodes, and how real people c...

Summer is road trip season. I thought I would put together a list of podcasts that work for families with kids of all ages. Enjoy!  Links from this Episode: Kid Podcast Guide View the rest of the show notes on the  Friendly Podcast Guide Website  

I know that most of us want to be informed citizens, but it feels daunting to try and dive into the world of cable news in today’s world. This week's podcast is called What Could Go Right and hosts Zachary Karabell and Emma Varvaloucas take on the issues of the day with a less gloomy outlook.   Links from this Episode: Olive and June Affiliate Link View the rest of the show notes on the  Friendly...