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Raising BigsEpisode 45 - ExpectationsMarci - marcihawkinson.comlifecoachmarci@gmail.comFacebook - @lifecoachmarciInstagram - @life_coach_marciCayd on all social media platforms - @thecaydbarragan2025-05-2944 min
Raising BigsEpisode 44 - Creating MemoriesMarci - marcihawkinson.comlifecoachmarci@gmail.comFacebook - @lifecoachmarciInstagram - @life_coach_marciCayd - on all social media platforms - @thecaydbarragan2025-04-0928 min
Raising BigsEpisode 43 - Finding Your PeaceMarci - marcihawkinson.comlifecoachmarci@gmail.comFacebook - @lifecoachmarciInstagram - @life_coach_marciCayd - on all social media platforms - @thecaydbarragan2025-04-0928 min
Raising BigsEpisode 42 - 5 Things We're Looking Forward ToMarci - marcihawkinson.comemail - lifecoachmarci@gmail.comFacebook - @lifecoachmarciInstagram - @life_coach_marciCayd - Across all social media platforms - @thecaydbarragan2025-03-1922 min
Raising BigsEpisode 42 - 5 Things We're Looking Forward ToMarci - marcihawkinson.comlifecoachmarci@gmail.comFacebook - @lifecoachmarciInstagram - @life_coach_marciCayd - on all social media platforms - @thecaydbarragan2025-03-1623 min
Raising BigsEpisode 41 - 5 Things We'll MissMarci - marcihawkinson.comlifecoachmarci@gmail.comFacebook - @lifecoachmarciInstagram - @life_coach_marciCayd - on all social media platforms - @thecaydbarragan2025-03-1616 min
Raising BigsEpisode 40 - Understanding Gen ZWebsite: www.marcihawkinson.comEmail: lifecoachmarci@gmail.comFacebook: @lifecoachmarciInstagram: @life_coach_marciCayd on all platforms: @thecaydbarragan2025-02-211h 05
Raising BigsEpisode 39 - What I Wish I Knew in my 20sWebsite: www.marcihawkinson.comEmail: lifecoachmarci@gmail.comFacebook: @lifecoachmarciInstagram: @life_coach_marciCayd - across all platforms: @thecaydbarragan2025-02-191h 08
Raising BigsEpisode 38 - PressureConnect with Marci - Website: www.marcihawkinson.comEmail: marcihawkinson@gmail.com Facebook: @lifecoachmarciInstagram: @life_coach_marciConnect with Cayd - @thecaydbarragan on all social media platformsAll questions, feedback and show topic ideas are welcome. Thanks for listening!2025-02-1434 min
Raising BigsEpisode - 37 Situational & Seasonal DepressionThanks for listening! Feedback & show ideas are always welcome.
marcihawkinson.com
marcihawkinson@gmail.com
@lifecoachmarci - Facebook
@life_coach_marci - Instagram
@thecaydbarragan - all social media platforms2025-02-0338 min
Raising BigsEpisode 36 - Stand Up For What's RightThank you for listening. Questions, comments and show ideas are always welcome!
Marci Hawkinson
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Facebook - @lifecoachmarci
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Cayd Barragan
All Platforms - @thecaydbarragan2025-01-2954 minRaising BigsEpisode 35 - New Year, New Mindsetmarcihawkinson@gmail.com
marcihawkinson.com
@lifecoachmarci on Facebook
@life_coach_marci on Instagram
@thecaydbarragan on all social media2025-01-2137 min
Raising BigsEpisode 34 - LBGTQ+ IdentitiesWith guest BIG Sawyer Barragan, we are tackling the topic of LGBTQ+ Identities and how families might navigate this sometimes challenging situation. If you are in it yourselves or you just want to understand more, give it a listen. Like always, please message us with any questions, comments, concerns or future show ideas! Thanks for tuning in.2025-01-0840 min
Raising BigsEpisode 33 - TraditionsWhat traditions are their favorites and what will they carry forward? Will they start new traditions or take on new roles in the old ones? No matter what special holidays you celebrate, there are many nuggets in this episode of RAISING BIGS - featuring Big Sister Kynzi. Old memories shared and new memories created, it can all start with a tradition! 2024-12-1555 min
Raising BigsEpisode 32 - Our Favorite ThingsNeed something to spur some gift giving inspiration this holiday season? This episode of Raising Bigs has exactly what you need! Thank you for listening, commenting and sharing our podcast.
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Raising BigsEpisode 31 - Disagreements & ApologiesSometimes interactions can be tension inducing between parents and their bigs. If you have found yourself arguing and/or leaving interactions with hard feelings, tune into this episode of RAISING BIGS where we talk about how to move forward and repair the relationship after a bumpy patch. Please leave us comments and future topic ideas - it's much appreciated!2024-12-0332 min
Raising BigsEpisode 30 - Ten Things We Don't Want to HearWe've talked about what Parents and Bigs want to hear from each other and now we flip the script! In this episode, we talk about 5 things that Parents and BIGS each don't want to hear as we all do life together! Save yourself some heartache and listen in. As always, likes/follows/shares would be great and comments/questions/topic ideas are welcome!2024-11-2137 min
Raising BigsEpisode 29 - HopeThe release of this episode comes at exactly the right time, as even Cayd and I needed to hear it! Hope is something we have to dig deep to find sometimes - join us to hear how we do it and why it works for us. As always, we'd welcome any feedback, questions or future episode ideas. Thanks for listening and sharing our pod!2024-11-1427 min
Raising BigsEpisode 28 - We are GratefulWe each share 7 things we are thankful for in this, the season of gratitude. Walking through life looking for things to be thankful for will change your life! No more focusing on what you don't have or what isn't going right all day long. Join us in this heartwarming episode of RAISING BIGS - it might just help you make a shift. Oh, and by the way, we are very grateful for our listeners!2024-11-0527 min
Raising BigsEpisode 27 - Supporting Your College StudentWe have a guest on this episode of RAISING BIGS. Sawyer, my oldest big, is here to talk about how arriving at mid-semester can be tough, for both bigs and their parents. Listen in to hear about how we can support each other from the student, parent and college professional staff perspectives. Thank you for tuning in and for passing our podcast on to anyone who you think could benefit from hearing it!2024-10-301h 04
Raising BigsEpisode 26 - Politics with BigsElection season is upon us and for many Bigs it's their first time to vote! Join Cayd and I for a discussion on politics in family life. We'd love to hear your feedback in the comments or contact me at lifecoachmarci@gmail.com!2024-10-2239 min
Raising BigsEpisode 25 - BurnoutBoth parents and bigs suffer from burnout - but we don't have to go through it alone! The best part about parenting bigs is that you are doing life together. In this episode of RAISING BIGS, hear how we help each other when we feel burnt out and share in our best tips on moving beyond it. We appreciate any comments, questions or future episode topic ideas!2024-10-2134 min
Raising BigsEpisode 24 - Joy & FunEspecially when the world seems heavy, we inject some joy and fun into our relationships and family life. Tune into this episode of RAISING BIGS to find out how we choose happiness! Thank you for listening. We would appreciate any comments, reviews, questions or show ideas. Please subscribe to help us reach more parents and bigs!2024-10-1139 min
Raising BigsEpisode 23 - Lessons LearnedCayd and I each share a few of the most valuable life lessons we have learned to date, in this episode of RAISING BIGS. We'd love to hear your questions, feedback or future episode ideas in the comments. Thanks for listening!2024-09-3030 min
Raising BigsEpisode 22 - Authority & ResponsibilityOn this episode of RAISING BIGS, we explore the difference between authority and responsibility. This is a struggle in most families with BIGS at some point in the journey. Both sides of the relationship often want authority. Each side thinks the other should shoulder the responsibility most of the time. The whole issue can get a little contentious! Come along for the ride as we discuss the dynamics. Please subscribe, share and comment. It really helps us out - thank you!2024-09-2540 min
Raising BigsEpisode 21 - Senior YearSenior Year is wrought with emotions, both good and bad. For both parents and their BIGS. Join us in this episode to talk about how we experienced it in our family. Maybe pick up a few ideas on how to make it a little less painful and to be present in the moment with your Senior! Please leave us any questions, comments, or future episode ideas in the comments. We are so grateful for our listeners!2024-09-1838 min
Raising BigsEpisode 20 - ValuesWhat are your values? Do they match with your parent or young adult child? Often they don't and that is okay! We're here to discuss values - where they come from, why having an individual set is important and how to embrace the differences between yours and theirs. Join us now on RAISING BIGS. We welcome any feedback, questions or future show ideas in the comments!2024-09-1034 minRaising BigsEpisode 19 - Dating LifeGrown kids and/or parents navigating being in the dating pool? Let's learn from each other and discuss all the angles, in this episode of RAISING BIGS. As always, share any comments, questions or future episode ideas with us by sending us a direct message or emailing us at lifecoachmarci@gmail.com2024-09-0641 minRaising BigsEpisode 18 - Life HacksIn this episode, we reveal our top 6 Life Hacks. Cayd and I love learning and integrating new hacks to simplify our own lives, so thought we'd share a few of our favs with you! If your days need a refresh, a new outlook or approach - start by listening and then take action on what works for you. Whether you are a parent raising a big or a big creating your own adult life, we hope you find a new nugget here to make your life even better! Thanks for listening. We welcome all comments, questions and topic ideas...2024-08-2633 minRaising BigsEpisode 17 - FriendshipAdult friendships look different than the ones you had as a child. As you move through life's many transitions, navigating friendships that change can be complicated. Knowing you have people in your corner during the ups and downs can also be one of life's greatest rewards. Tune in to hear our take on friendships in this episode of RAISING BIGS!2024-08-2149 minRaising BigsEpisode 16 - FearOn this episode, Cayd and Marci discuss fear - how we approach it and what tools we use to conquer it. In our currently crazy world, this timely discussion will leave you with hope and push you to move forward with a courageous spirit. Thank you for listening and please leave us feedback if you are moved to!2024-08-1332 minRaising BigsEpisode 15 - Making a PivotWhen your grown child decides to make a pivot, sometimes it can come as a shock! It's common for agreed upon pathways to change at this time of the year. Whether you are the young adult or the parent in this equation, transitions can be tricky. Let's discuss in this episode of RAISING BIGS! As always, we welcome feedback, questions and episode ideas anytime - DM us or email me at lifecoachmarci@gmail.com.2024-08-0828 minRaising BigsEpisode 14 - AnxietyIn this episode, we address anxiety and how families can love each other through such a tricky and painful issue. Whether it's situational or clinical anxiety, the parent or the BIG suffering, it's nothing to take lightly or to suffer through alone. Tune in for some fresh perspective or a few new ideas to help you navigate through these uncertain and anxiety inducing times side-by-side. As always, we welcome questions, feedback and future episode ideas!
2024-07-2937 minRaising BigsEpisode 13 - Over Scheduled FamiliesIn this episode of Raising Bigs we talk about Over Scheduled Families. For both parents and kids, learning how to have a blended mix of all of life's elements can be challenging and if your schedule is too full, someone pays the price. Tune in to this passionate discussion about how everyone can have what works for them, only at the expense of no one else! We welcome feedback and questions, as well as future episode ideas.2024-07-2459 minRaising BigsEpisode 12 - Ten Things We Want to HearOn this episode of RAISING BIGS, Cayd and I offer up 5 things we think kids and parents want to hear from each other on the regular. We are all about the health of our relationship and always encourage you to do the work with your parent or young adult so yours can be healthy too. These are 10 easy, yet meaningful exchanges you can have today! Thank you for listening. Please reach out with feedback, questions and show ideas!2024-07-1554 minRaising BigsEpisode 11 - When the Relationship is HardNot all relationships between parents and their Bigs are good ones and some aren't good just when they hit a temporary rough patch. On this episode of RAISING BIGS, we explore what can be done to navigate and repair tough interactions or challenging personalities, from both sides. If you are struggling now or think you might hit a snag in the future (you will), give a listen. Thank you to our loyal listeners. Please pass along this podcast and share with us any feedback or topic ideas you might have.2024-07-0858 minRaising BigsEpisode 10 - Trips and TravelDrop into our conversation about Trips and Travel! Whether you want to hear about trips as a family or our travels apart, as parents and young adults, it's all in this episode. It's a big travel season right now, so hopefully you pick up a helpful hint or two and get to scheduling your own fun! Thank you for tuning in. Please share any feedback you may have and we are always open to topic ideas for future episodes.2024-07-0251 minRaising BigsEpisode 9 - Extended Family ConnectionsWe just got back from a trip to visit extended family, so it was a natural topic for this episode of RAISING BIGS. How we keep in touch, navigate multi-generational differences, and really enjoy our time connecting. Family is our most important thing so come along for the ride and pick up a few new ideas or a fresh perspective. Please subscribe, like and share as you see fit. We appreciate any feedback you wish to give us!
2024-06-2638 minRaising BigsEpisode 8 - Tech & Social MediaIn this episode we dive deep into the subject of technology and social media. From how families introduce it, manage it, and use it for good! It was a fun conversation for us, coming from two generations who think about and experienced it differently. Please subscribe, share and give us feedback on RAISING BIGS. We appreciate hearing from you!2024-06-1956 minRaising BigsEpisode 7 - Mental HealthIn this episode, we circle back to the topic of health and cover the big one - Mental Health. How parents and young adults can share what's going on, work through solutions and get additional help when needed. It can feel so heavy and is a big issue in today's world in families. Tune in to hear more! Please subscribe, follow, like, share, review...all the things. We'd also love topic suggestions - send us a message!2024-06-1048 minRaising BigsEpisode 6 - Money SmartsIn this episode, Cayd and Marci discuss how to prepare your young adults for successful money management. It starts young and works best when parents are open about their financial realities. Things to steer clear of and things to make sure you cover - all here on this episode of RAISING BIGS. Thank you for joining us. We'd love a comment, review, like or share!2024-06-0453 minRaising BigsEpisode 5 - Striving for Health - MarciOn this episode, we flip the focus of our Striving for Health convo to the parent's health. We'll talk about how beneficial it is for young adults to be included on that journey, to be in the know so they can be helpful and for there to be healthy boundaries on both sides of the equation. It is so important for families to be able to share openly so we aren't struggling with health issues alone. Please follow and share our podcast with anyone you think would enjoy it. We appreciate your feedback and future topic ideas! Message us...2024-05-2928 minRaising BigsEpisode 4 - Striving for Health - CaydOn this episode we go down the conversational path of seeking better health - specifically Cayd's journey. We cover ways to respect and approach your young adults around this topic, including figuring out how to let it go as the parent. Some great nuggets in here! As always, please follow and share with anyone you think would benefit from listening! We appreciate any feedback or topic ideas you are willing to share. Message us on socials or send me an email at lifecoachmarci@gmail.com2024-05-2148 minRaising BigsEpisode 3 - Time to Move OutOn this episode, we discuss the journey ahead for Cayd - moving out on his own in a new city. It's also a journey for Marci, as she becomes an empty nester. How do we feel about this transition, what we've done to prepare, what excites us and worries us - it's all here on Episode 3 of Raising Bigs.2024-05-1443 minRaising BigsEpisode 2 - Choosing to Stay at HomeJoin us on this episode of RAISING BIGS for our conversation about young adults choosing to live at home and parents making it possible for them. Hear why Cayd made that decision, how it's worked out for us and what you might want to think about if you find yourself in the same situation. **Please bear with us on the technical issues - our internet service let us down a bit and we learned how to do better next time!2024-05-0639 minRaising BigsEpisode 1 - Introduction to Raising BigsIn this brief episode, you will get to know your hosts Marci Hawkinson and Cayd Barragan. This mom and son duo are here to share their experiences from both viewpoints on what it's like to be Raising Bigs (young adults, teens to twenty somethings). We want our listeners to enjoy some relatable stories, look at issues their family encounters in a new light, gain a perspective shift, laugh a little, have hope and possibly think some new thoughts. No topic is off the table, so hang around for more episodes of Raising Bigs!2024-04-3014 min