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  • Expected Mess with Katy Wells

    Expected Mess with Katy Wells
    Mar 4 2026
    Our culture, our content feeds have a lot to say about what our houses should look like and what we should own. But is there a better way to look at how we live life in our homes? Decluttering expert Katy Wells joins Julie Lyles Carr on the AllMomDoes podcast for an insightful conversation about why healthy homes have expected messes, what your clutter personality style is, and how to embrace space in your life.

    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3ZVmtTp

    Takeaways:
    • Clutter is a life skill that many are not taught.
    • Cultural expectations create pressure on women to maintain perfect homes.
    • There is a distinction between clutter (optional) and expected mess (inevitable).
    • A good enough home is about how it feels, not just how it looks.
    • Mental health is affected by clutter and organization.
    • Understanding your ‘stuff story’ helps in decluttering.
    • Connection to oneself and others is a key desire in life.
    • Thrifting can be a spiritual experience for some.
    • Identity influences behavior regarding organization and clutter.
    • It’s important to find balance and harmony in home management.
    Sound Bites:

    “I was not born organized.”
    “Identity drives behavior.”
    “Thrifting is a spiritual experience.”

    Chapters:
    00:00 – Introduction to Decluttering and Organization
    02:47 – Understanding Clutter and Expected Mess
    05:48 – Cultural Pressures and Expectations on Women
    08:57 – Defining a Good Enough Home
    11:39 – The Connection Between Clutter and Mental Health
    14:34 – The Role of Identity in Clutter Management
    17:27 – Navigating Clutter in Shared Spaces
    20:20 – Maximized Minimalism: Finding Balance
    23:06 – The Emotional Weight of Clutter
    26:03 – Creating a Personal Stuff Story
    28:53 – Conclusion and Resources

    Keywords: clutter, organization, mental health, minimalism, motherhood, home management, cultural expectations, decluttering, wellness, parenting
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    36 min
  • Friction and Faith with Kendall Mariah

    Friction and Faith with Kendall Mariah
    Feb 25 2026
    She's a popular content creator and Bible teacher. And she's also encouraging you to ask the hard questions about your faith and to embrace the friction. Kendall Mariah joins AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr for a refreshing conversation about spiritual questions, fighting for your faith, and how Christians sometimes behave badly in the comment section!

    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4aVS6lW

    Takeaways:
    • Kendall emphasizes the importance of questioning one's faith for deeper understanding.
    • Cultural differences can significantly impact one's faith experience.
    • Friction in faith can lead to growth or destruction, depending on how it's handled.
    • Performative Christianity often lacks depth and authenticity.
    • Consistency in online and offline behavior is crucial for integrity.
    • Asking questions about faith is a sign of care and engagement.
    • Intimacy with God is built through genuine relationship, not performative acts.
    • Faith should be autonomous and not solely inherited from tradition.
    • Kendall's experiences highlight the need for personal responsibility in faith.
    • The conversation encourages listeners to embrace friction as a catalyst for growth.
    Sound Bites:
    "We want a frictionless faith."
    "I think I'm finding my faith."
    "Consistency bodes to integrity."Chapters:
    00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
    01:58 - Cultural Differences in Faith Experiences
    05:59 - The Importance of Autonomous Faith
    08:51 - Understanding Friction in Faith
    14:52 - The Dangers of Performative Christianity
    21:53 - Online Behavior vs. Real-Life Interactions
    28:49 - Conclusion and Resources

    Keywords: faith, Christianity, cultural differences, performative Christianity, online behavior, friction in faith, autonomous faith, personal growth, spiritual journey, community
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    35 min
  • A Sober Life with Christy Osborne

    A Sober Life with Christy Osborne
    Feb 18 2026
    AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr welcomes Christy Osborne back to the podcast! Christy was on the show a few years ago, early in her sobriety journey. Today, she returns to talk about the latest research on alcohol dependence, why women struggle to talk about their alcohol use in church settings, and much more!

    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4rIbTe5

    Takeaways:
    • Christy Osborne shares her journey to sobriety and its impact on her life.
    • The sober curious movement is gaining traction, especially among younger generations.
    • Alcohol is classified as a class one carcinogen, similar to tobacco.
    • Women often feel unable to discuss their struggles with alcohol in church settings.
    • Socializing without alcohol can lead to deeper connections and authentic interactions.
    • Nootropics and other alternatives to alcohol raise questions about dependency and coping mechanisms.
    • Cortisol levels are affected by alcohol consumption, impacting mental health.
    • Non-alcoholic alternatives can be helpful for those transitioning away from alcohol.
    • Community support is crucial for women navigating sobriety.
    • The journey to sobriety is ultimately about drawing closer to Jesus.
    Sound Bites:
    "I had this actual come Jesus moment."
    "Alcohol is a class one carcinogen."
    "We are not meant to live life alone."Chapters:
    00:00 - Introduction and Welcome Back
    02:12 - Christy's Journey to Sobriety
    04:43 - The Sober Curious Movement
    08:43 - Understanding Alcohol's Impact on Health
    14:06 - Socializing Without Alcohol
    17:10 - Nootropics and Alternatives to Alcohol
    18:53 - Avoidance and Alcohol
    20:53 - Cortisol and Alcohol's Effects
    22:54 - Non-Alcoholic Alternatives
    24:33 - The Power of Community
    27:07 - Upcoming Events and Closing Thoughts

    Keywords: sobriety, alcohol, health, community, women, coaching, sober curious, mental health, non-alcoholic, support
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    34 min
  • A Slob Comes Clean with Dana K. White

    A Slob Comes Clean with Dana K. White
    Feb 11 2026
    Clean, tidy, and organized didn't come easy to Dana K. White. So she decided to go public with it! Dana joins AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr for an insightful conversation about decluttering and organizing for the messy among us, with great tips for easily getting your kids in on the decluttering game!

    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/46zOZNV

    Takeaways:
    Dana K. White is a decluttering expert and author.
    She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's clutter threshold.
    The container concept is about setting limits on what can be kept.
    Teaching kids to declutter can be fun and engaging.
    One-in-one-out rule helps maintain organization.
    Shared spaces should reflect the lowest clutter threshold.
    Gifts should be viewed as love, not just items.
    Winnie's Pile of Pillows introduces decluttering to children.
    Decluttering is a process that requires patience and practice.
    It's important to communicate the value of space to children.

    Sound Bites:
    "I teach decluttering for a living"
    "Shared spaces need to be decluttered down"
    "One in one out is how you maintain progress"

    Chapters:
    00:00 - Introduction and Technical Challenges
    01:13 - Meet Dana K. White: The Decluttering Expert
    02:29 - The Journey from Chaos to Clarity
    05:17 - Understanding the Container Concept
    12:31 - Teaching Kids to Declutter
    18:04 - Managing Clutter Thresholds in Shared Spaces
    24:00 - Navigating Gifts and Sentimentality
    25:06 - Introducing 'Winnie's Pile of Pillows'

    Keywords: decluttering, organization, parenting, home management, container concept, kids, gifts, clutter threshold, home, podcast
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    31 min
  • Fitness of Body and Soul with JT Tapias

    Fitness of Body and Soul with JT Tapias
    Feb 4 2026
    His early life reads like a Tom Clancy novel...and then he encountered Jesus. Discover how coach JT Tapias thought he had outrun his past with achievement and athletic success only to learn that there was something more in this powerful two-part episode with AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr.

    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4bmDY5T
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    1 h et 2 min
  • Your Fertility Health with Rachel Swanson

    Your Fertility Health with Rachel Swanson
    Jan 28 2026
    Maybe you're trying to get pregnant with your next baby. Maybe you're trying to figure out how to make perimenopause not so...awful. Wherever you're at in your reproductive arc, you need real answers. Rachel Swanson joins AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr for an eye-opening conversation about the simple changes that make a big difference on this week's episode.

    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/49xwPyp
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    34 min
  • Living Unoffendable with Alexandra Hoover

    Living Unoffendable with Alexandra Hoover
    Jan 21 2026
    You're offended, I'm offended, we're all offended and trying to get the world to operate in a way in which we don't get offended. But the reality is, life and people just don't work that way. What does it mean to live 'unoffendable'? Author and Bible teacher Alexandra is today's guest on the AllMomDoes podcast with Julie Lyles Carr and she reveals how to build resilience, grace, and realistic boundaries, not just for ourselves, but to also show our kids how to walk in emotional health in a complicated world.

    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4byvVTy

    Takeaways:
    We are raising people who are watching how we handle these things.
    Our past does not define us, it only gets to shape us.
    Healing takes work and intention.
    A prayerful mom is a mom who can move mountains.
    We have to trust God to parent them.
    Letting go is an invitation to live in freedom.
    The work you are doing now will leave a legacy.
    Modeling forgiveness is crucial for emotional health.
    Navigating personal stories helps in parenting.
    Resilience is built through facing challenges.

    Sound Bites:
    "Healing takes work and intention."
    "I am not the Holy Spirit."
    "We have to trust God to parent them."
    "We are the ones holding ourselves hostage."
    "Letting go is an invitation to live in freedom."
    "The work you are doing now will leave a legacy."

    Chapters:
    00:00 Introduction to Emotional Health in Parenting
    02:53 The Genesis of Emotional Health Conversations
    06:02 Navigating Personal Stories and Identity
    08:58 Healing and Parenting from a Place of Humility
    12:01 The Role of Resilience in Parenting
    14:58 Boundaries and Letting Go
    18:09 Repairing Relationships and Modeling Forgiveness
    21:02 Navigating Consequences and Comfort in Parenting
    23:55 The Balance of Letting Go and Holding Boundaries
    26:47 Living Beyond Offense and Embracing Healing
    30:06 Conclusion and Encouragement for Mothers

    Keywords: emotional health, parenting, resilience, forgiveness, boundaries, personal stories, healing, motherhood, identity, relationships
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    34 min
  • How'd I Miss That with Cynthia Yanof

    How'd I Miss That with Cynthia Yanof
    Jan 14 2026
    We're all looking for those big moments with God, those times when He calls us to step out of our comfort zone, reach for something impossible, have the deepest impact. But what do we miss when we're only looking for big? Podcaster and author Cynthia Yanof joins allmomdoes host Julie Lyles Carr for an insightful (and hilarious) conversation about how our lives are most often built in the small moments and microdecisions that all too often we can miss if we don't know what to look for.

    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4brSWaG
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    36 min