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Others From Another MotherMackie Albertson | "We're Just Observing You" | Tall Grey VisitationWhat would you do if you woke up at 5:00AM and saw a tall skinny alien being standing in your room? Mackie Albertson has a massive Youtube channel called “Mackie and Amanda” where they explore haunted locations, confront the paranormal and document it. But a few weeks ago her life was thrown a new adventure… possible contact from a non-human intelligent being. In this talk we discuss the incident in detail, as well as Mackie’s missing time experience (abduction?) at 8 years old, lifelong dealings with “demons”, her family’s experiences & bloodlines. This was a fascinating conversation. Ma...
2026-02-021h 53
Pretty Much Fine79: Talkin' Shop on Pop - RHOSLC, Summer House Separation, Blake vs. BaldoniIt's another pop culture round-up episode! This week, Kat and Carol back at it and are both bringing a few of the best pop culture moments the week to the to discuss. We cover all of our thoughts on the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City reunion part 2, Harry Styles' new music, Amanda Batula and Kyle Cook separation, Kat's hatred for blonde men, and our thoughts on the Justin Baldoni vs. Blake Lively lawsuit. Tune in & join the spiral!Email us at hello@prettymuchfine.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettymuchfinepod...
2026-01-2747 min
BookWorthyPlay it Again with Amanda Cleary EastepSend us a text In this Play it Again episode from Season Four of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews Amanda Cleary Eastep, author of the Tree Street Kids series. Amanda shares her inspiration for her recent trip to India and how it influenced her writing. She discusses the fifth book in the series, The Beastie of Brambly Bald, and the themes of family dynamics and curiosity that are explored. Amanda also talks about engaging middle-grade readers and the importance of playfulness and humor in children's literature. She shares her favorite books, To Kill a Mockingbird and A Wrinkle in T...
2025-12-3126 min
The Julia & Gino Show: Marriage, Parenting & Family LegacyHow To Unlock Creativity in Kids with Amanda ClearyWe dive deep into the challenges parents face when finding quality books for their children and how to encourage a love for story—even if your child isn't a "natural" reader. Amanda shares her unique insights on writing the Tree Street Kids series, the nostalgia of the 90s, and why Christian fiction shouldn't feel like a "clown car" of forced lessons.We also tackle the hot topic of Artificial Intelligence. Is AI killing creativity? How is it affecting our children's attention spans and ability to process deep stories? Amanda offers a thoughtful perspective on the importance of "so...
2025-12-0435 minThe Julia & Gino Show: Marriage, Parenting & Family LegacyHow To Unlock Creativity in Kids with Amanda ClearyWe dive deep into the challenges parents face when finding quality books for their children and how to encourage a love for story—even if your child isn't a "natural" reader. Amanda shares her unique insights on writing the Tree Street Kids series, the nostalgia of the 90s, and why Christian fiction shouldn't feel like a "clown car" of forced lessons.We also tackle the hot topic of Artificial Intelligence. Is AI killing creativity? How is it affecting our children's attention spans and ability to process deep stories? Amanda offers a thoughtful perspective on the importance of "so...
2025-12-0435 min
Making Myth PodcastEpisode 9: Tomoe Gozen, Japan's First Female SamuraiLove what you hear? Send us fan mail!Onna-bugeisha Tomoe Gozen is as legendary as she is mysterious. Fighting in the Genpei War from 1180 to 1185 CE, she was known for her deadly precision in battle and beauty. While Tomoe disappeared from history shortly after the end of the war, she lives on in myth and the arts. Come along as we cover Japan's first female samurai through history and astrology. SourcesArticles:"The Amazing Stories of Asahina Yoshihide: Japan’s Hercules” by Cezary Jan Strusiewicz (https://tinyurl.com/y7jwdy7p) "From Woman Warrior to Peripa...
2025-11-281h 02
The Connected MomBlending Reading and Outdoor AdventureBecky and Amanda Cleary Eastep continue the series on children’s books. AMANDA CLEARY EASTEP is an award-winning children’s author and a book editor. She works in a cabin in the mountains of North Carolina, but she has lived most of her life in the suburbs of Chicago, the home of the Tree Street Kids. Amanda and her husband, together, have eight grown children and a border collie named Annie who wakes Amanda up early every morning to write. Tree Street Kids Set
2025-11-2028 min
WRGN ❮❮RewindTree Street Kids series with Amanda Cleary Eastep | Wake Up RightTim talks with Amanda Cleary Eastep, author of the Tree Street Kids series, including the latest entry, Jack and the Red Giant, which is the sixth book in the series. Enjoy hearing where Amanda finds inspiration for her ideas, why this group of kids is important to her, and much more!Original air date: October 8, 2025
2025-10-1414 min
Immerse Yourself In The Transformative Full Audiobook Experience!Jack and the Red Giant by Amanda Cleary EastepPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/247492to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Jack and the Red Giant
Series: Tree Street Kids, Book 6
Author: Amanda Cleary Eastep
Narrator: Zachary Cantrell
Format: mp3
Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins
Release date: 09-16-25
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Growing Up & Facts of Life
Publisher's Summary:
Jack Finch is seeing stars. And it has nothing to do with Christmas. Snowball wars are being waged against the Tree Street Kids, and Jack has taken a hit to the eye from one of Buzz Rublatz’s polar projectiles. Jack plans the perfect defense–the Abominable Snowman-ator. But building your...
2025-09-162h 35
Embark On: This Edge-Of-Your-Seat Full Audiobook For Thriller Fans.The Beastie of Brambly Bald by Amanda Cleary EastepPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/247486to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Beastie of Brambly Bald
Series: Tree Street Kids, Book 5
Author: Amanda Cleary Eastep
Narrator: Zachary Cantrell
Format: mp3
Length: 3 hrs and 44 mins
Release date: 09-15-25
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Growing Up & Facts of Life
Publisher's Summary:
Jack Finch’s plan to gobble up tons of turkey over Thanksgiving Break and work on the Tree Street Kids’ fort has been foiled. Instead, the Finches are traveling to the mountains of North Carolina to visit grandparents Jack barely knows. Thank goodness his best friends Ellison and Roger are comi...
2025-09-153h 44
StoryJumpersLions to the Rescue by Amanda Cleary EastepIf getting tackled is the best way to make new friends, that’s okay with Jack. After all, starting fifth grade at a new school is even rougher than pee-wee football. But how can he join the Lions and help Ellison build the Most Epic Bookmobile Bike Ever? Jack devises the perfect game plan–until he fumbles it with the most epic bike crash ever and a game day disaster.Can Jack recover his friendship with Ellison?And can God use a playing field or a moving library to buil...
2025-08-2900 minPretty Much Fine59: Stanford Prison IslandThis week on Pretty Much Fine, your favorite anxious duo is back and spiraling in stereo! We kick things off with some classic ADHD-fueled banter before diving headfirst into Love Island USA season 7—aka the only reality show that makes our anxiety worse in the best way possible. We’re breaking down who’s here for love, who’s here for a brand deal, and who needs to be voted off the villa and go straight onto their therapy voyage.Plus, we’re talking mental health in sports (and celebrating our mental health break queen, Amanda Anisimova), reverse se...
2025-07-161h 13
Australian Pharmacy CareersS2 Episode One: Amanda BryceEpisode One of Season Two brings to you an interview from Amanda Bryce: proprietor, diabetes educator, pharmacist and leader. Tune in to grab some nuggets of advice made of gold, lessons in turning a mistake into a positive turning point and her personal views on leadership within pharmacy. Presented by Bridget Cleary.This episode is brought to you by Pharmacy 777. Terms and conditions.
2025-04-0143 min
StoryJumpersThe Hunt for Fang by Amanda Cleary EastepJack and his friends learn some survival skills at the church’s summer camp. They’ll need them!Determined to find Ruthie’s lost cat and protect Jack’s new puppy from Fang, the local wildlife, the kids head deep into the woods. Just when they think they’re cornered by the “enemy,” the kids realize someone has gone missing.Is Fang up to no good? Or will faith and friendship be enough to see the kids make it out alive?Adventures, friendships, and faith-testers . . . all under the watchful e...
2025-03-2100 min
Ice Cream with Authors: Christian Books for Kids 7-13Episode 8: Author Visit with Amanda Cleary EastepIn this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Amanda Cleary Eastep. Amanda Cleary Eastep is not related to Beverly Cleary. But she is an award-winning children’s author, and the Tree Street Kids is her middle grade series for kids 8-12.Ice Cream with Authors is the podcast that brings mini-author visits straight to your home or car! Perfect for kids ages 7 through 13 and their grown-ups, each episode serves up delightful conversations with authors who create faith-filled chapter books and middle grade adventures.If you enjoyed this author visit, please rate an...
2025-02-2034 min
Plumfield MomsBook Review: Jack vs. The Tornado by Amanda Cleary EastepOver the last seven or eight years, I have paid close attention to S. D. Smith, author of the Green Ember series. While I deeply enjoy his books, I’m even more captivated by what he writes to parents about his creative purpose and approach. I first discovered Smith during a season when my children were very young, and I was searching for stories to nurture their hearts and minds. Wandering through the stacks of my local public library, I was struck by how many books were either subpar in quality or concerning in content.
Turning to Ch...
2025-02-1004 min
Plumfield MomsOur Librarian Life: 21st Century Packhorse LibrarianFacebook Group - 21st Century Packhorse Librarians
Jack vs. the Tornado by Amanda Cleary Eastep
Down Cut Shin Creek by Kathi Appelt
That Book Woman by Heather Henson
The Tree Street Kids by Amanda Cleary Estep
S. D. Smith - Favorite Author
The Green Ember by S. D. Smith
The Bark of the Bog Owl by Jonathan Rogers
Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
Purple House Press
Moody Publishers
21cbookwoman@gmail.com
T-shirts, Sweatshirts
Packhorse Librarian List
Biblioguides
Semicolon
Book Review Roundup
Mighty Networks
Shelf Notes
Picture Book Preschool
LibraryThing
Ti...
2024-12-171h 01
Plumfield MomsOur Reading Life: December - 2024Welcome to our December 2024 episode of Our Reading Life where we chat with our dear friends, Tanya Arnold and Sarah Kim from Biblioguides about our reading lives. We are so glad you are here!
Sara Masarik’s References
Tree Street Kids Series by Amanda Cleary Eastep
Jack Versus the Tornado by Amanda Cleary Eastep
The Viking Quest Books by Lois Walfrid Johnson
Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates
Roman Roads Media: Old Western Culture
Diane’s References
Crispin’s Rainy Day by Forrest Dickison
Ensnared in the Wolf's Lair: Inside the...
2024-12-111h 22
StoryJumpersThe Beastie of Brambly Bald by Amanda Cleary EastepBook Five in the Tree Street Kids Series: Jack Finch’s plan to gobble up tons of turkey over Thanksgiving Break and work on the Tree Street Kids’ fort has been foiled. Instead, the Finches are traveling to the mountains of North Carolina to visit grandparents Jack barely knows.Thank goodness his best friends Ellison and Roger are coming with him to the cabin on Brambly Bald mountain. But something is lurking in the forest, and soon Jack uncovers a secret bigger than Bigfoot.When the kids come face to f...
2024-11-0800 min
Refine{d} The PodcastParson's Keep-A Conversation With Author, Amanda ClearyAmanda Cleary joins us to discuss the idea of the "moral Imagination", tending children's hearts through literature, life on the side of a mountain, and the beauty of noticing.
Connect with Amanda on her website and on Instagram
2024-10-011h 02
BookWorthyBookWorthy Chats with Amanda Cleary EastepSend us a textSummaryIn this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews Amanda Cleary Eastep, author of the Tree Street Kids series. Amanda shares her inspiration for her recent trip to India and how it influenced her writing. She discusses the fifth book in the series, The Beastie of Brambly Bald, and the themes of family dynamics and curiosity that are explored. Amanda also talks about engaging middle-grade readers and the importance of playfulness and humor in children's literature. She shares her favorite books, To Kill a Mockingbird and A Wrinkle in Time, and...
2024-09-1825 min
StoryJumpersJack vs. the Tornado by Amanda Cleary EastepIn the first book of the Tree Street Kids series, 10-year-old Jack is shocked to discover his parents are moving from their rural homestead to the boring suburbs of Chicago.Full of energy and determination, Jack devises a plan to get himself back to his beloved farmhouse forever.Only three things stand in his way: a neighbor in need, a shocking discovery, and tornado season.Will Jack find a solution? Or is God up to something bigger than Jack can possibly imagine?
2024-06-2800 min
Welcome to Our BoxBack to Work with BabyAmy is one week post-maternity leave, adjusting back to work and this time with baby. We talk about the differences in back-to-work between our kids and how strange it is that American culture hasn’t figured out a better set of options for working parents.
2024-02-0548 minWelcome to Our BoxFeeling Mental from the LoadDoes your brain ever feel like the inside of a hoarder house? It’s no secret women carry the mental load of the family - planning, directing, creating, check-listing, remembering, organizing, teaching, reminding … it’s a lot and even though it’s done for the people we love and are surrounded by, it can leave us feeling alone. Why does this happen, even when we have amazing partners and teach our kids to be responsible and independent? We’re still left feeling mental from carrying the load.
2023-09-1748 minWelcome to Our BoxPersonal Growth vs ContentednessWhere does the pressure to achieve come from and how do we balance an internal desire to grow with a need to embrace the present? In this episode, we talk about how in the middle of the busy, it can be hard to add or strengthen a skill. And yet, even with all we have going on, we desire more.
2023-07-3049 min
Let go, Lean InLet Go, Lean In an Interview with Amanda Cleary Eastep Episode 119Amanda Cleary Eastep is not related to Beverly Cleary but
wishes she were. She is, however, a children’s author, and the
Tree Street Kids is her middle grade series for readers 8-12.
Amanda knows kids because she’s still one at heart. When she
is forced to act like an adult, she edits nonfiction books by
grownup authors. Amanda lives and writes in the mountains of
North Carolina but has spent most of her life in the suburbs of
Chicago, the home of the Tree Street Kids.
2023-05-3044 minWelcome to Our BoxAdultingMaturity, anticipation, task-mastering, pivoting, selflessness. Adulting is a lot of things - some liberating, some infuriating. While saying farewell to Amy’s house, we talk about what defines adulthood for us.
2023-05-2843 min
StoryJumpersMystery in Crooked Creek Woods by Amanda Cleary EastepBook four in the Tree Street Kids series: Something fishy is going on in Crooked Creek Woods. Does it have anything to do with the weird lights coming from Ruthie’s neighbor’s yard? Or are the kids’ imaginations running away with them?After all, Jack and Ellison have been hard at work writing a mystery. The Tree Street Kids decide to investigate. Not only do they discover what’s been hidden for centuries in the woods, they also learn about placing their trust in the adults who love and care for them . . . but not befo...
2023-05-2600 minWelcome to Our BoxThe Box is BackSome seasons of life require a pause from doing alllllll the things. This was such a season for us. We were burning the candles at both ends along with our husbands and just had to let some things go. Can you relate? Fortunately, those seasons don’t last forever and we get to return our energy and joy to this fun podcast experience with all of you! We talk about this and more in this episode. Thanks for listening!
2023-05-2137 minWelcome to Our BoxStaying present in the busy holiday seasonGifts, parties, school and church programs, traditions, family obligations, we’ve got it all jam-packed into what often becomes a holly jolly nightmare. Let’s take a pause and consider what really means happiness and joy this season.
2022-12-0442 minWelcome to Our BoxWrestling with RestlessnessRestlessness seems to find us when we’re unhappy, unfulfilled, or feeling “behind.” But why do we try to patch these holes with things that won’t last?
2022-11-1352 min
Isle of Misfits podcastAmanda Cleary Eastep is BACK!Is she a plotter or a “pantster”? Wouldn’t you like to know!
Amanda Cleary Eastep joins us for another riveting Stupid Game, and a fun and somehow very deep and meaningful conversation about courage and curiosity and compassion... oh, and I believe we also talk about her latest two books in her Tree Street Kids Series.
There’s something for you in this conversation. That’s not presumption. That’s just a fact!
2022-10-0754 minWelcome to Our BoxSending Our Kids Out into the WorldWhether it’s daycare, K-12, or college, when we let our kids out into the world, we embrace the help and the fun, but man do we fear the loss of control and the unknowns about to come our way.
2022-09-0457 minWelcome to Our BoxTransitions: Jackie StebbinsAutoimmune encephalitis derailed the career and life plan Jackie was pursuing and succeeding at. Everything was stripped bare. She shares her journey back to health, peace and some sense of normalcy that was filled with numerous mental and emotional challenges.
2022-08-2151 min
Taking the Leaps with Rachel G. ScottAmanda Cleary EastepSend us a textToday on the podcast Rachel will be chatting with Amanda Cleary Eastep. Amanda Cleary Eastep is not related to Beverly Cleary but wishes she were. She is, however, a children’s author, and the Tree Street Kids is her middle grade series. Amanda knows kids because she’s still one at heart. When she is forced to act like an adult, she edits nonfiction books by grownup authors. Amanda lives and writes in the mountains of North Carolina but has spent most of her life in the suburbs of Chicago where her characters now...
2022-08-0329 minWelcome to Our BoxTransitions: Michelle BrislinAfter being married for more than a decade, Michelle learned that her husband is gay. The major life transition and healing that followed her divorce changed her life. Though not perfect, grace and forgiveness led the way.
2022-07-311h 07Welcome to Our BoxTransitions: Kathleen WrigleyA child of divorce, losing her brother in the line of duty, brain surgeries, and shifting from stay-at-home mom to school counselor, Kathleen’s life defines transition. She believes it’s our task - and it can be a task - to find the beauty in the muck.
2022-07-0350 minWelcome to Our BoxTransitions: Reyna Bergstrom, Miss North DakotaFinishing college, starting a career, getting engaged … and completing her reign as Miss North Dakota. Transitions abound for Reyna Bergstrom, who is taking the world by storm and jumping into every opportunity afforded her.
2022-05-2937 minWelcome to Our BoxTransitions: Amy & AmandaWe kick off Season 3 with the first of a multi-part series on transitions. Life is full of ‘em. Some are welcome, some are painful, and not everyone approaches handling them the same way. Amanda admits she’s slow, Amy admits she jumps in with both feet. But ultimately the only thing that never changes is, of course, change.
2022-05-1534 minWelcome to Our BoxEntrepreneur Rachael HowardSometimes life’s circumstances can dictate that failure is not an option. Such was the case with Rachael Howard as she launched into two business endeavors - one to pay the bills and one to pay it forward.
2022-04-1044 minWelcome to Our BoxEntrepreneurs Hannah Haynes & Caroline CraryThe dynamic team behind Bismarck Magazine, Bismarck Bridal, and River + Ranch share their unique journey through building their impactful brand. Learning on the fly and pushing harder than they thought possible has solidified presence in the business world and dominated the landscape of local business advertising.
2022-03-2057 min
Manic Chats with Mothat’s…embarrassing w/ carsen essing and amanda szeleswe all get embarrassed, especially molly so in this episode we chat about what’s embarrassing and how it helps us all grow. @mo_cleary @carsenessing @amanda_szeles @manic.chats
2022-03-2056 minWelcome to Our BoxEntrepreneur Stacy KrumwiedeStaiger Consulting Group owner Stacy Krumwiede poses this deep thought: when did achieving 18 out of 10 become the expectation? Her commitment to being present, her openness to personal growth, and her willingness to try offer a calm, yet deeply driven perspective on business ownership.
2022-03-1557 minWelcome to Our BoxEntrepreneur Anne ClearyBuying a business, expanding a business, closing a business, creating a business, Anne has done it all. At the tender age of 22 she launched herself into the world of business ownership and shares her insights, trials and triumphs.
2022-02-281h 33Welcome to Our BoxWelcome, Baby!We’re back after a huge hiatus that involved a new human entering the world. Welcome baby Audrey as she makes her first podcast appearance!
2022-02-1417 minWelcome to Our BoxA Merry Hallmark Movie ChristmasWe just can’t get enough of these TV classics! All the actors, the big-city-meets-small-town angles, the baking, the decorating, the kisses, the misunderstandings, the TRUE LOVE!
2021-12-0559 minWelcome to Our BoxWhat advice would your current self give your old self?Current you probably has a lot more perspective than old you, let’s be honest. We’re reflecting on the things we wish we’d known or tried or done. Because obviously at this stage we have it all figured out.
2021-10-3144 minWelcome to Our BoxMiscarriages suck.We’ve both been through it and too many of you have, too. The situation, physically and emotionally, can be so different from one woman to the next. We’re not carbon copies of each other. But it’s still important to connect, share and comfort. Also, the lack of resources from the medical community is abysmal.
2021-10-3141 minWelcome to Our BoxLive Your PrioritiesIt’s so easy to do what’s right in front of you - work, kids, family, work, kids, work, kids … you get it. But what really are YOUR priorities? It doesn’t make us selfish to go for them.
2021-10-0344 minWelcome to Our BoxThe Madness of Body ImageTalk about a land mine. Body image is so precarious and tied to so many moments in our lives, big and small, vivid and vague. We’re peeling back the layers of this onion together.
2021-09-2639 minWelcome to Our BoxSecond ChancesGoodness knows we all need second chances. Whether from a bad day or a whole messed up era, no one is perfect. We dive into the great need we have to try again.
2021-09-1239 minWelcome to Our BoxHavin’ My BabyBaby is on the way!!! We celebrate Amy’s bun in the oven by hashing out all the interesting ways our bodies change when growing a human.
2021-08-2946 minManic Chats with MoSNL isn’t just pete davidson w/amanda kixIn this episode, Molly has her second guest ever (not counting her neighbor yelling), on the pod. Amanda Kix, one of Molly’s closest friends, along with Molly, speak on Saturday Night Live, one of their mutual hyperfixations.
2021-08-2832 minWelcome to Our BoxTwo Become OneSo you’re moving in together! You may be worried about whether you’ll agree where the forks should go or if you’ll ever be able to fart again, but rest assured there are way more important (and challenging) points that you’ll get to figure out … together!
2021-08-2244 min
Simply Stories PodcastEpisode 92 :: Amanda Cleary Eastep :: Stories of Faith, Growing Up, and the Moral ImaginationToday on the podcast, we have book editor, author, professional encourager and just all around amazing human, Amanda Cleary Eastep. I got to meet Amanda several years ago at a writing conference when she was part of a panel representing Moody Publishing. During this conversation she shares what it's like to be a book editor at Moody Publishers, as well as a middle-grade books author, which means she writes books for kids ages 8-12, and we look at what draws us as people to stories that captivate children and adults alike with their unique humor, whimsy, wonder, fun and...
2021-08-121h 19Welcome to Our BoxEverybody Poops, Even WomenWomen may be called the “fairer sex” but we’re still humans. We still have bodily functions - and it’s good that they function! So why is it so secretive? What’s the big deal?
2021-08-0832 minWelcome to Our BoxBecause Everyone Else is Talking about Simone Biles too.We get it, she scratched. Everyone is going to have an opinion. But have you ever jumped 10 ft in the air followed by multiple twists for a blind landing? Didn’t think so.
2021-08-0128 minWelcome to Our BoxMini Box Cast: Tokyo 2020(1)The Olympic movement has meant a lot of things over the 100+ years of the modern Olympics. In this Mini Box Cast, Amy reminds us that ultimately it’s the global connection of the human heart that is so powerfully on display. And … Go USA!
2021-07-2509 minWelcome to Our BoxMini Box Cast: Old Lady RunningAmanda asks, “Does anyone else in our box notice that running in your 40s feels a lot different than running in your 20s?” This quick 9 min podcast by Amanda gets real about running.
2021-07-1908 minWelcome to Our BoxPatienceIs patience a virtue? Can we get better at it? We’re discussing the ways patience (or lack of) impacts our lives.
2021-07-1129 minWelcome to Our BoxFemale Role ModelsIt’s valuable for anyone to have a role model, but do women benefit from being guided by other strong women? We think so! But we see a gap in options.
2021-07-0448 minWelcome to Our BoxBox Set Part 2: DoubtIs doubt the opposite of faith? Does it come from original sin? In part 2 of our “Box” set we dig in to our doubt.
2021-06-2734 minWelcome to Our BoxBox Set Part 1: FaithDoes faith have to be tied to religion and what does having it or lacking it mean in our lives? This is the first of a dual-part “Box” set series.
2021-06-2058 min
Connect to Your Favorite Audiobook Collection with Easy AccessListen to The Hunt for Fang by Amanda Cleary EastepPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/112801 to listen full audiobooks. Publisher's Summary: In book two of the Tree Street Kids series, Jack and his friends learn some survival skills at the church’s summer camp. They’ll need them! Determined to find Ruthie’s lost cat and protect Jack’s new puppy from Fang, the local wildlife, the kids head deep into the woods. Just when they think they’ve cornered the “enemy”, the kids realize someone has gone missing. Is Fang up to no good? Or will faith and friendship be enough to see the kids make it out alive?
2021-06-1503 minWelcome to Our BoxWhat’s Up With Your Face?Wrinkles, bags, sags. Our face changes as we age. But is that all bad? Why are we so obsessed with taking drastic measures to look younger when our face reflects who we are?
2021-06-0652 minWelcome to Our BoxText Me When You Get HomeCan women really be friends? If so, what makes these bonds different than other relationships? In this podcast we discuss Kayleen Schaefer’s book, Text Me When You Get Home, and how it made us reflect on our own female friendships.
2021-05-2347 min
MCPS Dives Into LearningThe Mouse and the MotorcycleJayne Bailey, Cayleigh, and Payton talk to listeners about Beverly Cleary’s, The Mouse and the Motorcycle.
2021-05-2002 minWelcome to Our BoxWrapped in a Bow of FailureFailure can feel so final and unredeemable. Like a mark of our human worth. We need a new word for the failures with a lower case f. Those that are but a step in our long-term growth.
2021-05-1633 minWelcome to Our BoxSpeaking Honestly“If the men want deviled eggs, then the men can bring them.” What are the things you need to say but can’t always find the words? We’re hashing out why speaking honestly is so hard but so necessary.
2021-05-0937 min
Isle of Misfits podcastAmanda Cleary Eastep & The Tree Street KidsSo you think you're too grown up for #kidlit, do you now? Well, think again, my friend, cause once you hear this thoroughly delightful Misfit conversation with Amanda Eastep Cleary, Senior Developmental Editor at Moody Publishing, and a fine author in her own right... you'll abandon all such foolish notions. And then, if you know what's good for you, you'll immediately run out and get her two new releases: "Jack vs. the Tornado" and "The Hunt for Fang".
2021-05-0348 minWelcome to Our BoxInvesting in Your MarriageMarriage is death ... or at least metaphorically? Or something like that. Whether it’s your love languages, shared hobbies, hot sex or therapy, what are ways we can invest in our marriages new and old?
2021-05-0247 minWelcome to Our BoxWhat Women Think About ... That Men Do NotMove over Mel Gibson, we’ve got the real deal. From the serious to the silly, there are legitimate things that occupy women’s minds that may never, ever, ever, cross a man’s. Buckle up.
2021-04-2551 min
The Along Came A Writer ShowAlong Came A Writer interview with Children's Author Amanda Cleary EastepAMANDA CLEARY EASTEP is not related to Beverly Cleary but wishes she were. She is, however, a children’s author, and the Tree Street Kids is her debut series (Moody Publishers, 2021 and 2022). Her children’s writing has been published in Ladybug, The Friend, Sunday school curriculum, and at Story Warren. As a longtime writer, she’s contributed to Christianity Today, Think Christian, and many other print and online publications. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and she leads writing workshops at her local teen center.
2021-04-2430 minWelcome to Our BoxFight or FlightDo you naturally dig in or lean back? Do you do it to really fix a problem or for your ego? As diggers we look at why it may be good to lean back.
2021-04-1835 minWelcome to Our BoxRegrets ... I’ve had a fewHindsight from our box shows us we have a few regrets. Some of them “low cal” regrets but others are full fat. This is the stuff you realize with age.
2021-04-1140 minWelcome to Our BoxMind WarsHold your fire, ladies. Most of the time the war is only in our heads. What are the mind games you play with others or yourselves?
2021-03-2757 minWelcome to Our BoxBe Domino #8In a world where if you’re not the next big thing, you’re nothing, how do you embrace and be satisfied where you’re at? We’re hashing over the blessings and pitfalls of mediocrity.
2021-03-0648 minWelcome to Our BoxLet this Year Be All It’s Cracked Up to BeWe’re sharing thoughts and goals for 2021, hoping that at the end of the day at least some of these come true and we don’t feel lazy in December when we listen back to this.
2021-01-2339 minWelcome to Our BoxIsn’t It RomanticHallmark knows this time of year is romantic and we do too! Even more importantly Amy got married! There’s no better time to ruminate on romance.
2020-12-3144 minWelcome to Our BoxWhere have all the leaders gone?Are leaders really failing us or are we the ones failing? Why when there is so much emphasis today on leadership do we feel there are less of them?
2020-11-0846 minWelcome to Our BoxThe Meaning of FriendshipsWhy are some friendships deeper than others? Do you ever feel the slow death of a friendship and wish it would just end?
2020-09-1253 minWelcome to Our BoxPet PeevesWhat gets your goat, makes you roll your eyes or feels like nails on a chalkboard? We all have pet peeves and we’re airing ours today!
2020-08-141h 00Welcome to Our BoxIt’s a Woman’s Prerogative to Change Her MindIs changing your mind a sign of strength or weakness? Are you steadfast in your beliefs or a flip flopper? And, how do we view others when they change their minds?
2020-07-1658 minWelcome to Our Box2020, the Jumanji of YearsWe’ve seen it all this year from a Presidential impeachment and a global pandemic, to a massive civil rights movement and economic innovation. This year is one for the books, but maybe in the best way possible.
2020-06-1945 minWelcome to Our BoxTaking Control of Your HealthWhat gets in the way of communicating about our health? Are we timid? Overzealous? Do we feel heard? Look, it’s as simple as this: no one will advocate for you but you.
2020-06-0241 minWelcome to Our BoxWhat’s to Compare?Comparing ourselves to other women can seem harmless enough, even like we’re trying to improve ourselves. But really, we end up in a negative place more than not. So why do we even do it?
2020-05-1648 minWelcome to Our BoxRe-EmergingLike a baby deer figuring out its legs, we’re re-emerging from COVID-19. What lessons have we learned and what are things we might actually miss from being socially isolated? We’re about to find out.
2020-05-0256 minWelcome to Our BoxCOVID Impacts in Our BoxCOVID-19 is impacting everyone differently based on circumstance. We’re chatting about our experiences, pros and hilarious cons, and thoughts on the what life is like post-pandemic.
2020-04-1856 minWelcome to Our BoxAwkwardnessWe’re discussing the book, Cringeworthy: A Theory of Awkwardness by Melissa Dahl and allllllll the awkwardness that is our lives.
2020-04-1149 minWelcome to Our BoxWomen in LeadershipA new generation(s) of women has the baton for leadership. Now that glass ceilings have fallen, do we have to keep defining leadership in ways that have been defined by men? What will our generation’s legacy be?
2020-03-2737 minWelcome to Our BoxChanging Expectations of Gender RolesHow we as women interact with traditionally male industries can leave us feeling frustrated or vulnerable. But does it have to be this way? Bottom line, more things need to be life skills than gender skills.
2020-03-1332 min
One Page At a Time PodcastEpisode 23: Building Character with Picture Books with Mary CostelloBuilding character with picture books is not even possible, we here at One Page at a Time argue that it's fantastic. We hear about how one Bookstagrammer is using picture books to help their whole family learn 12 Character Traits in 2020.
This week we are joined by Mary Costello, the amazing woman behind the website, Children’s Lit Love. Mary spent years gaining her education in Child development and Elementary education before teaching elementary school for ten years. When he oldest was born she began using that wealth of knowledge and experience in her own home and now shares it with us...
2020-03-1200 minWelcome to Our BoxRedemptionIs it up to you? Do others get a vote? How do we redeem ourselves and when do we need to let others be redeemed? There will be a thousand different days and a thousand different ways, but redemption is handling it.
2020-03-0840 minWelcome to Our BoxPerfectionismThis journey focuses on how from childhood to now perfectionism can push us but plague us. And how it weaves through our lives from self- talk to shop-talk.
2020-02-2837 minWelcome to Our BoxPitfalls of workplace communicationWelcome to our box! This is episode one of our podcast adventure. We share thoughts on communication styles and preferences, specifically the pitfalls of workplace communication... bottom line there are too many flippin’ apps.
2020-02-1725 min2020-02-1600 min
NorthWestify PodcastSeason 1 Episode 8 | Amanda Newman and Heather Williams - IT & Business Thought Leader at The Career Mum and Frontend DeveloperIt was great having a conversation with Amanda and Heather about women in tech and all the opportunities this sector has to offer them. We touched on other subjects so make sure you have a listen. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Podcast powered by Chroma Recruitment and Createk.io
2019-12-1737 min
The Heavy Flow PodcastClinical Gender Bias in the Gyno Ghetto with Meghan ClearyToday I'm talking to Meghan Cleary. Meghan is a writer, speaker, advocate and founder of Bad Periods. We discuss Meghan's three-decade journey to a diagnosis, endometriosis variations and treatments and how clinical gender-bias affects the treatment of female bodies. What we discussed: Meghan’s story, beginning with her mother’s use of DES during pregnancy The different types of endometriosis Fulguration and excision for endometriosis treatment The importance of finding a surgical specialist The Gyno Ghetto How clinical gender bias affects the treatment of female bodies The psychological impacts of being told there’s nothing wrong with you Endomet...
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The Digital Marketing Superhero's ClubHow To Turn Readers Into Buyers – With Ian Cleary Blogcentric #19How do your build influence with blogging? How can you turn readers into buyers? What processes should ensure your content marketing is successful? When I first met Ian Cleary, 3 years ago he was blogging for Social Media Examiner. At the time, he hadn’t started blogging on his own site. Then all of a sudden […]
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2016-03-2428 minThe Digital Marketing Superhero's ClubHow To Turn Readers Into Buyers – With Ian Cleary Blogcentric #19How do your build influence with blogging? How can you turn readers into buyers? What processes should ensure your content marketing is successful? When I first met Ian Cleary, 3 years ago he was blogging for Social Media Examiner. At the time, he hadn’t started blogging on his own site. Then all of a sudden […]
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2016-03-2428 min