Sendy Mom

Have you thought about being on a podcast or taking up a new hobby or passion? Mary Jean Ridges embraces fear and showing up in spite of it. Born in Idaho and raised Kaysville, she attended Davis High School, Weber State University, and the University of South Carolina where she obtained a Masters in Social work. She is the 4th of nine children and was raised by parents of opposite upbringing, one...

Have you ever wondered what to say to your kids when you know you need to say something? In this conversation with Sendy Mom Amy Lucas, we talk about parenting, establishing healthy boundaries, and the significance of listening and understanding in relationships. We touch on the challenges of navigating friendships for children, the art of mediation, and the value of apologizing. Amy is a Mediator...

Sherrie became a mother over night. She talks about the challenges and the joys of adopting her daughters. She shares insights on her journey with diabetes, community support, the importance of empathy, and her academic pursuits in food studies, all while emphasizing the value of recognizing opportunities and fostering connections with others. Sherrie Gavin is a PhD Candidate at the University of...

In this episode of the Sendy Mom podcast, I’m talking with my long-time friend Jeanetta Robinson. Jeanetta talks with me about her experiences growing up in a large family, her adventures in Brazil and in China, and her involvement in charity work. Jeanetta created a bucket list when she was young that she continues to work on today. We also talk about raising twins, and treating your children as...

Debora is a Sendy Mom! Raising 10 children has not been an easy task, but it has been fulfilling to her. We discuss starting Sendy Mom clubs. Start a Sendy Mom club in your own circle to get together and talk about ways you can support each other.  Natural healing motivated Debora to pursue an education in the United States and continues to inspire her in the work she does in Guatemala helping May...

Marty Klingler is one of the most Sendy people I know. You will love getting to know her in this episode. She loves being with her kids and encouraging them to take calculated risks in their lives. We talk about how to go about doing something that is truly terrifying. A quote Marty looks at often is "If you are consistent, you will get it. If you are persistent, you will keep it." She is able to...

Today I got to speak with my good friend and neighbor, Miriam Wood. She is currently battling Stage 4 cancer that has invaded most of her body. She is taking all of the challenges that life throws at her and is choosing optimism and positivity. She is one of the most Sendy and cheerful women I know. I need more Miriam in my life! TAKEAWAYS: Being a Sendy Mom means taking risks and trying new thing...

We are surrounded by people with stories or courage and resilience and we can learn from these people and be inspired by them. This show uncovers tools for successfully navigating challenging circumstances, learning from mistakes, and teaching your children to use their agency to continue moving forward.  Someone who is "sendy" is someone who takes risks, makes all of the preparations, thinks thin...