Sendy Mom

What happens when a classically trained pianist ends up spending 30 years in a rock band, recording ambient drone music with her husband, and building a business she never trained for? Juliet Preston joins Becky to talk about growing up different, letting go of comparison, and why "just stay with the beat" might be the most sendy advice you'll hear all year. Meet Juliet Preston Juliet has been a p...

Haley Taylor and her husband built an international art business in a garage. Along the way, she had to relearn what actually makes her valuable. In Part 2, Haley shares marriage and business boundaries, why saying no is an act of love, ditching the need for external validation, and remembering what she loves. Plus rapid fire questions! Meet Haley Taylor: Wife, mother of four, and entrepreneur who...

What happens when a teenager who's never been allowed to say "I'm scared" gets put on a plane alone to Hong Kong? Haley Taylor opens up about a high-achieving childhood, a teenage eating disorder, and dropping out of high school — and the solo international trip that taught her she could trust herself. A raw conversation about courage, mental health, and redefining success. Meet Haley Taylor: Wife...

What do you do when the world is literally falling apart around you? Julian of Norwich was born into 14th-century England, survived the Black Plague, twice, possibly lost her family, and then voluntarily sealed herself into a single room for thirty years as an anchoress to the chapel Julian in Norwich, England. Her theology was considered radical for her time. Her words have survived wars, revolut...

What does it look like when divine timing meets radical courage? In Part 2, holistic coach Cherie Burton shares the miraculous stories behind adopting her two youngest children — a son she saw in a spiritual vision years before he arrived, and a daughter who came through six court hearings, a California foster system, and a stranger's recurring dream. Plus rapid fire questions! Meet Cherie Burton:...

What if your darkest shadows held your greatest wisdom? Holistic coach Cherie Burton joins Becky to explore shadow work, emotional alchemy, and breaking generational trauma cycles—sharing her profound journey through loss, a seven-year dark night of the soul, and two miraculous adoptions. Meet Cherie Burton Mother of six and female empowerment coach with 20+ years of experience in mind-body scienc...

What happens when a woman built for intensity has no outlet for it? For Christie Skousen, the answer was redirecting all of it toward her five-month-old — and quickly realizing that wasn't going to work. Part 2 picks up with Christie rebuilding: starting the Peery Piano Academy from scratch, writing a curriculum for the San Francisco Conservatory prep program, and slowly figuring out who she was b...

Christie Skousen grew up in a household where practicing piano two hours a day was as non-negotiable as brushing your teeth — the daughter of the legendary Irene Peery Fox, who was performing at Carnegie Hall while pregnant with Christie. By age nine, Christie was teaching piano to pay her own way. By eighteen, she was on her own. And by the time she walked into Leon Fleischer's studio at Peabody...

At fifteen, Leslie Morley boarded a plane to Nepal alone. She lived in a rural village, served in an orphanage, and came home with a worldview she’s still unpacking. But the bravest thing she’s ever done wasn’t Nepal—or starting her art business painting Heavenly Mother. The bravest thing is staying: showing up for her kids, her faith, her creativity, and the work of being known. In this episode,...

She lost a child. She’s raising a daughter with Down syndrome and autism. She battled breast cancer—and still chose to say yes. In this powerful episode of the Sendy Mom Podcast, Kim Dodds shares how she navigates grief, special needs parenting, and serious illness with resilience, faith, and a forward-moving mindset. Rather than staying stuck in “Why me?”, Kim opens up about accepting reality, le...

You’re right. There is a secret to raising resilient children. In this episode of the Sendy Mom Podcast, host Becky Brouwer sits down with parenting expert, TaLisha Landon to talk about connecting with children in nature, understanding where tantrums come from, and how to show up with consistency, love, and a willingness to keep trying. With a 30% rate of good parenting, you can raise highly capab...

What would you do if your home country suddenly went to war? When Russia invaded Ukraine, Svitlana Miller watched from Utah as friends and family fled their homes. Instead of feeling helpless, she acted. What started as a small effort to help loved ones grew into To Ukraine With Love , a nonprofit that has helped thousands of displaced Ukrainians. In this powerful Podcasthon 2026 episode, Svitlana...

How do you hear God in a noisy world? In this powerful episode of the Sendy Mom Podcast, Becky Brouwer sits down with certified forest therapy guide and author Brittney Barney to explore how slowing down in nature can heighten your spiritual awareness and deepen your connection with God. After navigating divorce, rediscovering herself through service in Guatemala, and learning to tune into divine...

What do you do when life permanently changes? In this deeply honest conversation, Meredith Parfet — CEO, crisis strategist, hospice chaplain, and mother — shares how losing a sister, surviving a near-death childbirth, and navigating business failure reshaped her understanding of grief, identity, and courage. We talk about advocating for yourself when it matters most, teaching your children to advo...

Most of us are waiting for clarity before we move forward. But what if clarity comes  after  we take the step? In this powerful conversation,  Amy Antonelli  and  Becky Brouwer  challenge the idea that life must follow a predictable order. Instead, they invite you to hold a  visual vision  of who you are becoming—and to trust that God is co-creating that future with you, even through uncertainty,...

How do you teach your children structure and resilience—while also recognizing when your own life needs to change? In this episode of the Sendy Mom Podcast , host Becky Brouwer sits down with Rachel Lark , a former ICU and ER nurse turned medical aesthetics entrepreneur, to talk about parenting, courage, identity, and choosing growth even when the path isn’t clear. Rachel shares how structure and...

Join me for a hike! 2026 Sendy Mom Mountain Ascent Form In this episode of the Sendy Mom Podcast, Becky Brouwer explores the life and legacy of Fanny Bullock Workman, a pioneering woman mountaineer who defied societal norms in the early 1900s. Through her adventures and achievements, Fanny challenged the perception of women in sports and showcased the importance of courage, privilege, and intentio...

What is your Sendy goal for this year? Whatever mountain you are climbing in your life, Jenn Drummond will inspire you to keep moving. You don’t need to have a traumatic event to change. Small changes can be significant. Jenn and I talk about hiring a coach, world records, raising children to be resilient, and bouncing back after setbacks or road blocks. Most importantly, we talk about the courage...

What happens when you willingly choose to run 100 miles through the night—and why would any mother do it? In this episode of The Sendy Mom Podcast , Becky sits down with ultra-marathoner Allison Stratton , a woman whose life has been shaped by grit, heartbreak, community, and the relentless pursuit of “hard things.” Allison opens up about infertility, identity beyond motherhood, and the moment an...

If you want to give to a good cause but aren’t sure where your money really goes, this episode is for you. Becky shares the inspiring story of Clara “Mother” Hale—a Harlem grandmother who cared for more than 1,000 drug-exposed babies—and uses her legacy to teach you five essential steps for choosing a trustworthy charity. Learn how to: Verify a nonprofit’s legitimacy Check financial health Spot re...

If you’ve ever wondered how to stay patient in chaos, advocate for a child with complex needs, or rebuild after heartbreak, this conversation is a grounded, generous look at resilience from a mother who has lived it. In this episode, Becky talks with  Candace Bergquist —an identical mirror twin, mother of three, grandmother of six, and a woman who has faced extraordinary challenges with humility,...

Googling “how to start a new project,” “how to be a beginner again,” “how to get out of a rut,” or “am I too old to learn a new skill?” Julia Child’s late-bloomer story is your playbook. Becky shares five courage lessons from Julia’s life—from joining the OSS, bombing in speaking French, and cooking live on TV, to laughing at mistakes and choosing people over perfection. You’ll leave with a practi...

What Would You Do If You Knew You Were Dying? In this week’s Sendy Mom episode, I talk with Rachel Farnsworth , founder of The Stay at Home Chef, about her extraordinary journey through severe health challenges and her rise as one of the most beloved online food creators in the world. Rachel has faced Addison’s Disease, an atypical form of Stiff Person Syndrome, and even a brain tumor. She shares...

What does it really mean to find your flow ? In this episode of the Sendy Mom Podcast , Becky Brouwer dives into the story of Trudy Ederle , the first woman to swim across the English Channel — and the woman who taught the world what it means to be in sync with your body, your purpose, and your potential. Discover how to break big goals into smaller, manageable steps, use visualization to improve...

What does it take to complete 10 Ironmans, 24 marathons, and 3 ultra-mountain bike races —while raising four kids and navigating the highs and lows of adoption and family life? In this inspiring Sendy Mom conversation, host Becky Brouwer sits down with her good friend Chris Schilling to talk about what happens when you set hard goals—and keep going even when life changes the plan. Together, they e...