Outnumbered the Podcast

Do you need a vacation from your vacation? Feeling the post vacation blues? In this episode, Bonnie & Audrey share 5 tips on being able to recover from your vacation. Follow these steps to make easing back into a routine easier. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 20: Survival Time Project Run & Play Burning Brightly podcast

Are you navigating a new role in parenting an adult child? Or just thinking ahead to when your children grow up? (Spoiler alert...you should be!!) In this episode Bonnie & Audrey share 5 ways to interact with adult children. Tip: listen BEFORE your kids are adults! Mentioned in this episode: Article on Enmeshment About Outnumbered the Podcast: Two moms, parenting a combined total of 19 kids an...

Do you hate exercising? Or have you ever given up on an exercise routine? In this episode, Bonnie & Audrey share their top tips for creating and maintaining an exercise routine you love. They also share their current exercise routines, and how they keep themselves accountable. Plus what they do if they hate an execise session. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 64: Body Image as Moms Eat Right...

Is your family feeling the effects of rising inflation? Then this episode is for you! Bonnie and Audrey share a whole bunch of ways their families are adapting to inflation in 2023. They cover food costs, shelter/home increases, clothing economics, and a whole bunch more ways to adapt to inflation. Plus they share the secret to reducing the effects of inflation. Mentioned in this episode: #197 Sel...

In this episode, Bonnie & Audrey chat with Katie Lewis of Dear Mushka.  Katie shares so much wisdom on entrepreneurship and motherhood.  She also discusses her experience with adoption, and shares advice for anyone considering trans-racial adoption.  She also had advice for young moms who want to start a visit.  You will pick up so many nuggets of wisdom that you can apply...

Remember how exciting it was to fall in love?  What if you could do that over and over again with your spouse?  In this episode, Bonnie & Audrey share 4 tried and true ways to fall in love with your spouse again and again.   Mentioned in this episode: The Marriage Foundation Episode 64: Body Image for Moms Marriage Series: Episode 92: Communication Episode 99: The 4 Don'ts Episo...

What are the advantages of having a large family?  In this episode, Bonnie & Audrey share their top 5 blessings learned from each of their large families.   They discuss love, friendship, joy, laughter, fun, and teamwork.  Mentioned in this episode: Episode 227: Got Rebellious Kids? Jordan Peterson About Outnumbered the Podcast: Two moms, parenting a combined total of 19 kids an...

Are you nervous about the teenage years?  Do you know how to deal with rebellion in kids?  In Episode 227, Bonnie & Audrey address rebellion in kids.  They discuss why kids rebel, 7 ways of dealing with rebellion in kids of all ages, and how rebellion might serve a child in the future.     Mentioned in this episode:  Episode 173: Agency   The Dangerous B...

In this episode, Bonnie & Audrey discuss community service projects for teenagers.  They share WHY teens should do a long term community service project, WHEN is the best timing for these projects, HOW to find opportunities, and their teens and their own examples of projects.  This is a must listen episode for anyone with kids!  (Hint: listen long before they are teenagers!) Men...

In this episode Bonnie & Audrey interview Kelsey Sorenson.  They discuss homeschooling and running a business and family at the same time.   Mentioned in this episode: Wife Teacher Mommy Educate & Rejuvenate conference

In this episode Bonnie & Audrey share all about twins!  They share 5 truths about twins from caring for them to caring for mom.  A must listen for any family with twins! Mentioned in this episode: Burning Brightly podcast Bonnie's twin blog posts Pain Free Birth on Instagram

Are you perpetually late??  Embarrassing, right?  Well in this episode, Bonnie & Audrey have 5 tips for learning how to arrive on time.   They start off with the WHY behind running late and WHY to arrive on time (or even early!)  Next, they share 5 ways to arrive on time.  Finally, they share great ideas on what to do if/when you arrive late. About Outnumbered the Podc...

Does your life feel chaotic?  Are you having a hard time managing everything that's going on with your family?  In Episode 222, Bonnie & Audrey address the chaos of having a large family.  They share 5 practical steps for cutting through the chaos and finding peace in the midst of your crazy, busy, full family life.   Mentioned in this episode:  Episode 170: Guest Rhon...

If you feel your marriage is starting to suffer due to the constraints of life and raising your family, Bonnie & Audrey share 25 easy ways to prioritize your marriage.  One of these will resonate with you, and your marriage will be better for it!   Mentioned in this episode:  Find  our marriage episodes on YouTube   Tessa Romero on Instagram    About Outnumbe...

Are you looking to gain or maintain a healthy weight?  Have you experienced a change in your weight due to pregnancy, breastfeeding, and hormones?  Do you want to lose weight?  In this episode, Bonnie & Audrey share 5 tactics they've used to maintain a healthy body weight and lose over 580 lbs combined!   Mentioned in this episode:  Episode 50: Post Pregnancy Fitness &...

Struggling to teach or learn history?  In Episode 219 Bonnie & Audrey share how & why to teach history as well as how to make it meaningful for the 7 different learning styles.  And if you’re not careful, you’ll find yourself enjoying it too!!! Mentioned in this episode:  Episode 117: Keeping Toddlers Busy 7 learning styles information Family Search Audible Beethoven's Wig T...

Ah, creativity, such a fickle thing!  In this episode, we share 5 tips for finding and expressing your innate creativity.  Whether you think you have none, or you've lost it, they've got some advice for making a strong creative comeback.   Mentioned in this episode:  Episode 110 - Screen Time for Kids   Episode 130 - Screen Time Detox   About Outnumbered the Podc...

Worried about what to do about those lazy kids?  Bonnie and Audrey have got you covered with 5 super important tips for working on laziness.    1. Your mindset  2. Setting the example  3. Motivation  4. Rewards  5. Natural Consequences   More of the "Got Kids?" episodes:   Kids who lie   Kids with impulse control issues  Kids who tattle Kids w...

Got an upcoming trip?  Taking the whole family?  Do NOT miss these 5 tips so you can successfully pack for your trip and enjoy your vacation too!   About Outnumbered the Podcast:  Two moms, parenting a combined total of 19 kids and finding joy in the chaos. Join Audrey and Bonnie as they share real parenting tips for real people through humor, advice and compassion. Whether it'...

In this episode, Bonnie & Audrey are delighted to interview Brooke Snow.  They discuss gratitude, essentialism, peace, and so much more!  This conversation will enrich you and give you tips to use in your parenting journey.   Mentioned in this episode:   Episode 203: Got a Troublemaker?   Episode 51: The Myth of Balance in Motherhood     "What is needed?" &nb...

You've probably heard us mention our tagline "lower your expectations" a time or two!?!  As moms to 9 and 10 kids, we know what it means to reconcile unrealistic expectations in a way the leaves us with joy.  If things in your life are not the way you hoped they would be and you can't figure out why you're not happy, this episode is for you!  We're talking to our younger selves abou...

Looking for some solid advice on improving your marriage?  In Episode 213 of Outnumbered the Podcast, Bonnie and Audrey share 3 tried and true steps to improving your marriage.  Whether your marriage is in trouble and you're looking to fix your marriage, or just hoping to make it even better, you'll find help here.  Mentioned in this Episode:  The Marriage Foundation:  Epi...

It's no surprise that we love our teenagers, but when you also have young children at home, it can be tricky to respect the teens and their autonomy while still protecting the innocence of your little ones.   Today we're talking about how to address this issue in the media usage of your home, the mature themes, and mature language that teens tend to bring into the home, but that might not be...

Are you feeling overwhelmed?  This episode is especially for you!  As moms to 9 and 10 kids each, Audrey and Bonnie have experienced overwhelm, and are sharing the 5 steps they use to conquer it so they can be the kind of mothers they want to be.   Mentioned in this episode: Episode 120: Overwhelm Episode 19:   Talking to Kids about Sex Episode 64:   Body Image for Moms Ep...

No parent ever wants to imagine the death of one of their children. But this is a reality for thousands of parents every year. Join us as we interview our kind, funny and vulnerable guest Gemia about how she's surviving the death of her oldest daughter.  Death may never be fun to talk about, but we're so grateful for this chance to learn how to better support loved ones, strangers or anyone w...