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Julias HjørneJulias HjørneGros sønn er ikke autistisk lenger. – Jo bedre tarm, desto bedre hjerne.– Det kostet meg litt mer enn jeg hadde. Nå må erfaringen og kunnskapen deles, det redder faktisk liv, sier pedagog Gro Raugland.Biokjemiske ubalanser. Så enkelt. Så vanskelig.  – Jeg har aldri møtt noen som er autistisk og har god tarmflora. Minst 70 prosent av immuncellene våre finnes i tarmen. – Dette er ikke synsing, vi jobber pragmatisk med forskning og biokjemisk utredning. Vi må være ferdige med å avvise tarm og bakterier som årsak til sykdom, sier pedagog og forfatter Gro Raugland. Nylig utkom boken Mat som funker, medforfatter er Heidi Stange Noraberg.– M...2025-02-261h 00God Hears Her PodcastGod Hears Her Podcast182. Raising Teens (with Amy Betters-Midtvedt)Guest Bio: Amy Betters-Midtvedt, author of You’ll Make It (And They Will Too), is a Today Parenting contributing author with more than a million readers and twenty-five years of experience working with adolescents and families. In her job as a literacy coach and in her personal life—where she and husband, Todd, wrangle their five children—she is surrounded by kids and teens and is passionate about serving them. Amy has a master's degree in leadership, curriculum, and instruction.    Show Summary: As a parent, you go through different stages with your kids. The newborn stage, t...2025-02-1731 minGod Hears Her PodcastGod Hears Her Podcast182. Raising Teens (with Amy Betters-Midtvedt)Guest Bio: Amy Betters-Midtvedt, author of You’ll Make It (And They Will Too), is a Today Parenting contributing author with more than a million readers and twenty-five years of experience working with adolescents and families. In her job as a literacy coach and in her personal life—where she and husband, Todd, wrangle their five children—she is surrounded by kids and teens and is passionate about serving them. Amy has a master's degree in leadership, curriculum, and instruction.    Show Summary: As a parent, you go through different stages with your kids. The newborn stage, t...2025-02-1731 minAdventure Parenting- with GraceAdventure Parenting- with Grace132. You'll Make It and They Will Too- On Preteen and Teen Parenting (part 4), with Amy Betters-MidtvedtThis podcast series features Amy Betters-Midtvedt talking about parenting preteens and teens. She has written parenting articles for major publications as well as the book called You'll Make It and They Will, too- Everything No One Talks About When You're Parenting Teens. She is very transparent and tells stories that will leave your eyes wide open and you will learn at the same time! This week we get to know her a little and hear of her transition to her kids' teen years. The previous podcast series was with Pastor/Dr. Ken Castor which was great because it laid...2025-02-1217 minAdventure Parenting- with GraceAdventure Parenting- with Grace131. You'll Make It and They Will Too- On Preteen and Teen Parenting (part 3), with Amy Betters-MidtvedtThis podcast series features Amy Betters-Midtvedt talking about parenting preteens and teens. She has written parenting articles for major publications as well as the book called You'll Make It and They Will, too- Everything No One Talks About When You're Parenting Teens. She is very transparent and tells stories that will leave your eyes wide open and you will learn at the same time! This week we get to know her a little and hear of her transition to and through her kids' teen years. The previous podcast series was with Pastor/Dr. Ken Castor which was great b...2025-02-0520 minReturn to Jesus PodcastReturn to Jesus PodcastReturn to Jesus Podcast (Season 1, Episode 5) Grace and the Teen Years with Author, Amy Betters-MidtvedtIn episode 5 of the Return To Jesus Podcast, host, Jen Thompson, talks with the author of You’ll Make It (And They Will, Too): Everything No One Talks About When You’re Parenting Teens about all things related to grace and the teen years. Raising teens today is not for the faint of heart, and Amy Betters-Midtvedt has certainly been through it. She’s come home to a teenage daughter with a “surprise” tattoo…obtained from a guy outside Walmart. She’s held tight to another one of her teens suffering with an eating disorder, finding her way through to...2025-01-3154 minAdventure Parenting- with GraceAdventure Parenting- with Grace130. You'll Make It and They Will Too- On Preteen and Teen Parenting (part 2), with Amy Betters-MidtvedtThis podcast series features Amy Betters-Midtvedt talking about parenting preteens and teens. She has written parenting articles for major publications as well as the book called You'll Make It and They Will, too- Everything No One Talks About When You're Parenting Teens. She is very transparent and tells stories that will leave your eyes wide open and you will learn at the same time! This week we get to know her a little and hear of her transition to her kids' teen years. The previous podcast series was with Pastor/Dr. Ken Castor which was great because it laid...2025-01-2918 minThe Nothing Is Wasted PodcastThe Nothing Is Wasted PodcastEpisode 361 - Helping Teens Navigate Hard Things with Amy Betters-MidtvedtHow do we help our kids navigate the most difficult parts of life? What role does connection play in making sure that we are who our kids come to when they are facing hard things?Amy Betters-Midtvedt knows how hard it can be to help kids through the tough stuff. As a parent of five and an educator, Amy has worked with kids and adolescents for over twenty-five years and has seen the pain, the struggles, and the triumphs that kids and teens go through as they grow up. Navigating her own children's difficulties like mental health issues and an...2025-01-231h 05Adventure Parenting- with GraceAdventure Parenting- with Grace129. You'll Make It and They Will Too- On Preteen and Teen Parenting (part 1), with Amy Betters-MidtvedtThis podcast series features Amy Betters-Midtvedt talking about parenting preteens and teens. She has written parenting articles for major publications as well as the book called You'll Make It and They Will, too- Everything No One Talks About When You're Parenting Teens. She is very transparent and tells stories that will leave your eyes wide open and you will learn at the same time! This week we get to know her a little and hear of her transition to her kids' teen years. Last week we finished up a series with Dr. Ken Castor which I really lov...2025-01-2220 minBrainy MomsBrainy MomsSurviving the Teen Years | Amy Betters-MidtvedtOn this episode of the Brainy Moms podcast, we dive into the emotional and practical aspects of parenting teens, focusing on the importance of flexibility, trust, and communication. Dr. Amy and Dr. Jody interview educator, author, and mom of 5 Amy Betters-Midtvedt who highlights the challenges faced by parents as their kids grow, the necessity of establishing boundaries with technology, and the value of teaching effective friendship skills to create healthy social connections. We discuss being flexible in parenting teenagers, navigating social media and privacy for teens, understanding and coaching friendships among teens, managing household responsibilities collaboratively, creating...2025-01-1357 minMercyCastMercyCastAmy Betters-Midtvedt on the challenges of parenting teenagers.Parenting teenagers is not always easy. That’s probably the understatement of the year.In this insightful episode, Amy Betters-Midtvedt, author of You’ll Make It (And They Will Too), offers expert advice on parenting teenagers and understanding the complexities of family dynamics. With over 25 years of experience working with adolescents and families and as a contributing writer for Today Parenting, Amy has impacted over a million readers with her compassionate approach to adolescent behavior, emotional growth, and mental health.Amy explores essential topics such as establishing boundaries, maintaining strong family communication, and fostering connection in a...2024-11-2049 minThe Tricia Goyer ShowThe Tricia Goyer ShowEverything No One Talks About When You're Parenting Teens with Amy Betters-MidtvedtAs a mom with five kids ages twelve to twenty-two living at home, Amy Betters-Midtvedt found that parenting teens challenged everything she thought it meant to be a “good” mom. But in the unraveling came the building of something new and more beautiful than she could have imagined: an incredible sense of love, hope, joy, and relationship—even in the mess.You'll Make It (and They Will Too) is as much about navigating the minefields of anxiety and mental health as it is setting curfews, convincing kids to bring their dishes back to the kitchen, and deciding whose turn it...2024-10-1839 minThe Tricia Goyer ShowThe Tricia Goyer ShowEverything No One Talks About When You're Parenting Teens with Amy Betters-MidtvedtAs a mom with five kids ages twelve to twenty-two living at home, Amy Betters-Midtvedt found that parenting teens challenged everything she thought it meant to be a “good” mom. But in the unraveling came the building of something new and more beautiful than she could have imagined: an incredible sense of love, hope, joy, and relationship—even in the mess.You'll Make It (and They Will Too) is as much about navigating the minefields of anxiety and mental health as it is setting curfews, convincing kids to bring their dishes back to the kitchen, and deciding whose turn it...2024-10-1839 minDon\'t Mom Alone PodcastDon't Mom Alone PodcastHelp for the Unspoken Challenges of Parenting Teens :: Amy Betters-Midtvedt [Ep 493]Do you feel like your teens have hidden struggles that you can’t talk to anyone about? How do you honor your kids while still finding safe people to process parenting with? How do you advise your kids on their friendships and relationships?  Today, Amy Betters-Midtvedt is here to help us navigate the deep waters of parenting teens. Amy is a teacher with a master’s degree in leadership and is currently a literacy coach. She has five kids in all stages of life from college to kids still at home, some of her kids have had teen struggles that Amy h...2024-10-1400 minDon\'t Mom Alone PodcastDon't Mom Alone PodcastHelp for the Unspoken Challenges of Parenting Teens :: Amy Betters-Midtvedt [Ep 493]Do you feel like your teens have hidden struggles that you can’t talk to anyone about? How do you honor your kids while still finding safe people to process parenting with? How do you advise your kids on their friendships and relationships?  Today, Amy Betters-Midtvedt is here to help us navigate the deep waters of parenting teens. Amy is a teacher with a master’s degree in leadership and is currently a literacy coach. She has five kids in all stages of life from college to kids still at home, some of her kids have had teen strug...2024-10-1452 minTalking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting TeenagersTalking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting TeenagersEp 307: Teen Parenting Mistakes and WisdomAmy Betters-Midtvedt, author of You'll Make It, and They Will Too, joins us to share her experience raising five teenagers and offers practical advice on effective communication, handling dating and social media, and fostering mental health and responsibility.Full Show NotesParenting teens can often feel like navigating a minefield, fraught with miscommunications, emotional upheavals, and a constant barrage of new challenges. Many parents find themselves at a loss, longing for the days when their greatest worry was whether their child would eat their vegetables or play nicely with others. When it...2024-09-2224 minInfoTrakInfoTrakAdvice on Raising Teens and Is the Research Flawed for Wine's Health Benefits?-Smart Advice for Raising TeensAs children grow to be teenagers, there are often significant changes in the way parents relate to them. Amy Betters-Midtvedt, author of "You'll Make It (and They Will Too): Everything No One Talks About When You're Parenting Teens," says that good communication is essential, along with proper management of smartphones and social media.2024-09-0500 minInfoTrakInfoTrakAdvice on Raising Teens and Is the Research Flawed for Wine's Health Benefits?-Smart Advice for Raising TeensAs children grow to be teenagers, there are often significant changes in the way parents relate to them. Amy Betters-Midtvedt, author of "You'll Make It (and They Will Too): Everything No One Talks About When You're Parenting Teens," says that good communication is essential, along with proper management of smartphones and social media.2024-09-0500 minInfoTrakInfoTrakAdvice on Raising Teens and Is the Research Flawed for Wine's Health Benefits?-Smart Advice for Raising TeensAs children grow to be teenagers, there are often significant changes in the way parents relate to them. Amy Betters-Midtvedt, author of "You'll Make It (and They Will Too): Everything No One Talks About When You're Parenting Teens," says that good communication is essential, along with proper management of smartphones and social media.2024-09-0500 minInfoTrakInfoTrakAdvice on Raising Teens and Is the Research Flawed for Wine's Health Benefits?-Smart Advice for Raising TeensAs children grow to be teenagers, there are often significant changes in the way parents relate to them. Amy Betters-Midtvedt, author of "You'll Make It (and They Will Too): Everything No One Talks About When You're Parenting Teens," says that good communication is essential, along with proper management of smartphones and social media.2024-09-0500 minInfoTrakInfoTrakAdvice on Raising Teens and Is the Research Flawed for Wine's Health Benefits?-Smart Advice for Raising TeensAs children grow to be teenagers, there are often significant changes in the way parents relate to them. Amy Betters-Midtvedt, author of "You'll Make It (and They Will Too): Everything No One Talks About When You're Parenting Teens," says that good communication is essential, along with proper management of smartphones and social media.2024-09-0500 minInfoTrakInfoTrakAdvice on Raising Teens and Is the Research Flawed for Wine's Health Benefits?-Smart Advice for Raising TeensAs children grow to be teenagers, there are often significant changes in the way parents relate to them. Amy Betters-Midtvedt, author of "You'll Make It (and They Will Too): Everything No One Talks About When You're Parenting Teens," says that good communication is essential, along with proper management of smartphones and social media.2024-09-0500 minThe Mom Material PodcastThe Mom Material PodcastEp 30 | Maintaining Connection and Relationship With Your Teen w/ Amy Betters-MidtvedtToday we have Amy Betters-Midvedt, Christian mama of 5, and author on the show. We'll be discussing how to maintain connection and relationship with your teen in the midst of rebellion, mistakes, and even mental health struggles. Youtube:2024-08-2838 minClutter Free AcademyClutter Free Academy632 – Decluttering with Teens and Other Family Members: Life Lessons in Letting Go and Prioritizing What MattersListeners will discover: How to implement a fair and fun chore wheel system The value of allowing teens to develop independence and responsibility Navigating the transition when teens leave for college and return home How building a strong family community prepares teens for life's challenges This episode provides listeners with actionable strategies for fostering independence, improving communication, and creating a harmonious household environment. Click here to be notified when the next episode is released. Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter. Meet our Guest Amy...2024-08-2726 minPower Your Parenting: Moms With TeensPower Your Parenting: Moms With Teens#284 You'll Make It (And Your Teens Will Too)Are you constantly worried about your teen's choices and future, especially in the middle of the night? Have you found yourself struggling to connect with your teen, wondering if your parenting approach is truly effective?In this episode of the Power Your Parenting Moms with Teens podcast, Colleen O'Grady interviews Amy Betters-Midtvedt, author of You'll Make It and They Will Too. Together, they dive into the realities of parenting teens, from dealing with midnight anxiety to navigating challenging relationships. Amy shares her journey of learning to let go of control and focusing on connection...2024-08-2647 minThe Writing at the Red House PodcastThe Writing at the Red House Podcast416 - The Cricks and Cracks: Writing Through Life’s Chaos with Amy Betters-Midtvedt In this special micro-episode of the Writing at the Red House podcast, Kathi Lipp invites Amy Betters Midtvedt, the author of You'll Make It and They Will Too, to share her journey of balancing writing with the demands of a full household. Amidst the chaos of a flooded downstairs and raising five children, Amy has managed to complete her first book—a feat that inspires and encourages many aspiring writers.  You'll find out how Amy finds time to write in the "cricks and cracks" of life, the importance of community support, and why you shouldn't be afraid to...2024-08-2609 min\"But Jesus Drank Wine" & Other Stories That Kept Us StuckEp. 90 Amy Betters-Midtvedt | Parenting Teens: You’ll Make It (And They Will Too)Today, we welcome Amy Betters-Midtvedt, author of the newly released You'll Make It (And They Will Too): Everything No One Talks About When You’re Parenting Teens. Amy brings a wealth of experience as a mother of five, ranging from ages twelve to twenty-two, and shares candid stories about the complexities of raising teenagers in today’s world. Throughout the discussion, Amy offers insightful strategies for maintaining strong connections with teens, even when faced with challenging situations like mental health struggles or questioning their faith. She emphasizes the significance of curiosity, intentionality, and grace, while also sharing her...2024-08-1947 minWhat Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood | Parenting Tips From Funny MomsWhat Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood | Parenting Tips From Funny MomsFresh Take: Amy Betters-Midtvedt on What No One Tells You About Parenting TeensYou hear that parenting teens is a wild ride. But as Amy Betters-Midtvedt, author of the new book YOU'LL MAKE IT (AND THEY WILL TOO), says, it can also be baffling:“So much weirdness comes when they go back-and-forth between staying their old selves and becoming their new ones. Conflict will suddenly flow out of nowhere over nothing.”But you'll make it. And they will too.Amy Betters-Midtvedt is a Today Parenting contributing author with more than a million readers and twenty-five years of experience working with adolescents and families. In this episode, she...2024-08-0931 minGet Lost In This Captivating Full Audiobook — Perfect Between Meetings.Get Lost In This Captivating Full Audiobook — Perfect Between Meetings.You'll Make It (and They Will Too): Everything No One Talks About When You're Parenting Teens by Amy Betters-MidtvedtPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/734227to listen full audiobooks. Title: You'll Make It (and They Will Too): Everything No One Talks About When You're Parenting Teens Author: Amy Betters-Midtvedt Narrator: Amy Betters-Midtvedt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 34 minutes Release date: August 6, 2024 Genres: Counseling & Inspirational Publisher's Summary: A lifeline of hope for parents of teens who feel adrift on the real and raw parenting journey, presented with wisdom and faith—and a touch of candid humor—from seasoned educator, mother, and Today Parenting contributor Amy Betters-Midtvedt. “Parenting teens doesn’t come with a manual, but this book comes as close to one as I...2024-08-065h 34Your Favorite Stories, Now in Your Ears - Full AudiobookYour Favorite Stories, Now in Your Ears - Full AudiobookYou'll Make It (and They Will Too): Everything No One Talks About When You're Parenting Teens Audiobook by Amy Betters-MidtvedtListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 734227 Title: You'll Make It (and They Will Too): Everything No One Talks About When You're Parenting Teens Author: Amy Betters-Midtvedt Narrator: Amy Betters-Midtvedt Format: Unabridged Length: 5:34:50 Language: English Release date: 08-06-24 Publisher: Random House (Audio) Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Health & Wellness, Christianity, Parenting, Counseling & Inspirational Summary: A lifeline of hope for parents of teens who feel adrift on the real and raw parenting journey, presented with wisdom and faith—and a touch of candid humor—from seasoned educator, mother, and Today Parenting contributor Amy Betters-Midtvedt. “Parenting teens doesn’t come with...2024-08-065h 34Explore New Free Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Parenting TipsExplore New Free Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Parenting TipsYou'll Make It (and They Will Too): Everything No One Talks About When You're Parenting Teens by Amy Betters-MidtvedtPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/734227 to listen full audiobooks. Title: You'll Make It (and They Will Too): Everything No One Talks About When You're Parenting Teens Author: Amy Betters-Midtvedt Narrator: Amy Betters-Midtvedt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 34 minutes Release date: August 6, 2024 Genres: Parenting Tips Publisher's Summary: A lifeline of hope for parents of teens who feel adrift on the real and raw parenting journey, presented with wisdom and faith—and a touch of candid humor—from seasoned educator, mother, and Today Parenting contributor Amy Betters-Midtvedt. “Parenting teens doesn’t come with a manual, but this book comes as close to on...2024-08-0610 minExplore New Full Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Parenting TipsExplore New Full Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Parenting TipsYou'll Make It (and They Will Too): Everything No One Talks About When You're Parenting Teens by Amy Betters-MidtvedtPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/734227to listen full audiobooks. Title: You'll Make It (and They Will Too): Everything No One Talks About When You're Parenting Teens Author: Amy Betters-Midtvedt Narrator: Amy Betters-Midtvedt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 34 minutes Release date: August 6, 2024 Genres: Parenting Tips Publisher's Summary: A lifeline of hope for parents of teens who feel adrift on the real and raw parenting journey, presented with wisdom and faith—and a touch of candid humor—from seasoned educator, mother, and Today Parenting contributor Amy Betters-Midtvedt. “Parenting teens doesn’t come with a manual, but this book comes as close to one as I...2024-08-065h 34Get Best Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, Counseling & InspirationalGet Best Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, Counseling & InspirationalYou'll Make It (and They Will Too): Everything No One Talks About When You're Parenting Teens by Amy Betters-MidtvedtPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/734227to listen full audiobooks. Title: You'll Make It (and They Will Too): Everything No One Talks About When You're Parenting Teens Author: Amy Betters-Midtvedt Narrator: Amy Betters-Midtvedt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 34 minutes Release date: August 6, 2024 Genres: Counseling & Inspirational Publisher's Summary: A lifeline of hope for parents of teens who feel adrift on the real and raw parenting journey, presented with wisdom and faith—and a touch of candid humor—from seasoned educator, mother, and Today Parenting contributor Amy Betters-Midtvedt. “Parenting teens doesn’t come with a manual, but this book comes as close to one as I...2024-08-065h 34Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityListen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityYou'll Make It (and They Will Too): Everything No One Talks About When You're Parenting Teens by Amy Betters-MidtvedtPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/734227 to listen full audiobooks. Title: You'll Make It (and They Will Too): Everything No One Talks About When You're Parenting Teens Author: Amy Betters-Midtvedt Narrator: Amy Betters-Midtvedt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 34 minutes Release date: August 6, 2024 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: A lifeline of hope for parents of teens who feel adrift on the real and raw parenting journey, presented with wisdom and faith—and a touch of candid humor—from seasoned educator, mother, and Today Parenting contributor Amy Betters-Midtvedt. “Parenting teens doesn’t come with a manual, but this book comes as close to one as I...2024-08-0610 minListen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityListen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityYou'll Make It (and They Will Too): Everything No One Talks About When You're Parenting Teens by Amy Betters-MidtvedtPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/734227to listen full audiobooks. Title: You'll Make It (and They Will Too): Everything No One Talks About When You're Parenting Teens Author: Amy Betters-Midtvedt Narrator: Amy Betters-Midtvedt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 34 minutes Release date: August 6, 2024 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: A lifeline of hope for parents of teens who feel adrift on the real and raw parenting journey, presented with wisdom and faith—and a touch of candid humor—from seasoned educator, mother, and Today Parenting contributor Amy Betters-Midtvedt. “Parenting teens doesn’t come with a manual, but this book comes as close to one as I’ve...2024-08-065h 34So God Made a MotherSo God Made a MotherHelp! I'm Raising a Teenager!They say kids don’t come with a manual—but what if teenagers did? You might call author, mom of five, and all around delightful human Amy Betters-Midtvedt a walking, talking resource for raising teens. She shares some of the mistakes she’s made navigating those years so many parents fear, and what she thinks is the most important skill to keep in your teen tool belt. There’s beauty in this stage too—pull up a seat at the table with Amy and let’s lean into it together. Episode links:Follow Amy on Faceboo...2023-11-2734 minClutter Free AcademyClutter Free Academy585 - Designing for Decision Fatigue: Minimal Choices, Maximum FreedomWelcome to Part 3 of the Abundant Home Conference series! In this segment, Kathi and her guest Amy Betters-Midtvedt talk about having a neurodiverse family and how having a brain that processes differently affects how people declutter. Together they discuss: The process of body doubling: helping someone complete a project like decluttering by completing pieces of that project for them while training them to take over the entire process eventually Why it's important to decide on systems like organization and decluttering as a team Chaotic creativity and why not everything needs to be special all the time If...2023-10-0315 minClutter Free AcademyClutter Free Academy584 - Fear, Finances, and Finding Peace: Decluttering Your Mind and HomeWelcome to Part 2 of the Abundant Home Conference series! In this segment Kathi and her guest Amy Betters-Midtvedt face the fears and hidden perfectionism that often sabotage our decluttering efforts. Together they discuss: How can you avoid a scarcity mindset and start to think differently about your stuff? How do you combat the feeling that the things you have are not enough? How can you challenge the idea that your stuff is protecting you and instead realize that it is limiting you? If you missed Part 1 of their conversation, you can find it here: Why Just in...2023-09-2619 minClutter Free AcademyClutter Free Academy583 - Why "Just in Case" is a Trap: Your Guide to Living Clutter-FreeDo any of these sound like you? I’m afraid to get rid of things, because what if I need it in the future and don’t have money to replace it? My kids’ notes and artwork are all so special and I can’t part with any of it! I better buy three of those, that way I’ll always be able to find at least one. If so, then today’s podcast is for you! In this session Kathi chats with self-proclaimed “pack rat” Amy Betters-Midtvedt about her process of digging out from under all the clutter. The...2023-09-1916 minClutter Free AcademyClutter Free Academy566 - How to Reclaim a Space In Your Home - Part 2Have you ever dreamed of creating a space just for YOU? This is your episode! Today Kathi Lipp is joined by fellow book lover Amy Betters-Midtvedt. On the daily, Amy uses humor to share her expertise in all things home and parenting but today, they talk about decluttering to create a sacred space. For Amy, it’s for her beloved books. Listen in as Kathi and Amy discuss: Managing the push and pull of deciding what stays and what goes The benefit of having a reward at the end of your project Knowing when to call a trusted pr...2023-05-2316 minClutter Free AcademyClutter Free Academy565 - How to Reclaim a Space In Your Home - Part 1Have you ever longed for a space to call your own? Welcome to your tribe! Today Kathi Lipp is joined by fellow book lover and Abundant Home Conference speaker Amy Betters-Midtvedt. Amy is an expert in all things home and parenting stirred with a super sized spoon of humor but today they talk about Amy’s decluttering path to carve out a space for something she loves: books. Listen in as Kathi and Amy discuss: Creating small goals to decluttering bins of treasures from the past Knowing when to ask for help Giving yourself permission to change your pl...2023-05-1618 minDrop The Ball with Gina KuehneDrop The Ball with Gina KuehneFive Minute Friday: GLASS BALL - Be Present Where You Stand!"Bloom where you're planted!" (derives from 1 Corinthians 7:20) "Be where you're feet are." (Facebook post by Amy Betters-Midtvedt) "Keep your head where your ass is!" (A friend's father's take on the above phrases that cracked me up!) These phrases were ALL in my face this week - practically within the same DAY! My trainer expressed a similar sentiment. My conversations with my children centered around this idea. Bottom line - I couldn't hide from the fact that while MY ENTIRE REDESIGN was meant to be...2023-04-2811 minClutter Free AcademyClutter Free Academy547 - Why I don't Eat Green Bananas AnymoreWhat do eating green bananas and decluttering have in common? More than one would think! Join Kathi Lipp and writer, educator, and fellow recovering green banana eater Amy Betters-Midtvedt as they laugh and discuss their way through topics such as: How to figure out what we like and not settle all the time. How to not get stuck in a poverty mindset. Why it’s okay to order an ice cream sundae just for yourself! And as promised by Kathi in the episode, here’s a copy of Amy’s Green Banana Article for your enjoyment and edific...2023-01-1026 minThe Sisterhood of SuccessThe Sisterhood of SuccessFinding Joy in the Messy Bits and Chaos of Life featuring guest Amy Betters-MidtvedtSome days, life feels like a series of crazy mishaps and "messy bits" where you put one fire out just to deal with another. The word chaos seems to fit pretty well. Finding humor and joy in the imperfection of it all can help you appreciate your people more fully...both when things are going smoothly and also -- more often -- when they are not! Join us for our conversation with blogger, author, educator, mom, and wife Amy Betters-Midtvedt from Hiding in the Closet With Coffee as we discuss being able to appreciate life exactly as it is.2020-08-251h 01