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The Drew Lane ShowMary Lou Wrecked: A Perfect 10 DUI – May 27, 2025Mary Lou Retton's DUI arrest, Jennifer Lopez cringy AMA opening, Meghan Markle reevaluating her "business", new lies from Sherri Papini, the Tylenol Murders, the Diddy trial, and more details about BranDon's neighbor who married David Geffen.
Crime: The driver has been arrested in the Liverpool Parade car attack. 9 people have been arrested for assisting the escaped inmates of New Orleans. Downtown LA had a hell of a party Memorial Day weekend. The "Devil in the Ozarks" has escaped from an Arkansas prison.
America's sweetheart Mary Lou Retton has been busted for DUI. She had an open bottle of wine in...2025-05-282h 39
SHOCK & Y’ALL- with Mary Van Geffen - How to Parent Spicy Ones, Navigating Your Children’s Outbursts, Tweenagers, And Why People Pleasing Has Got To GoHey Y’all.This one’s for the parents out there who’ve ever thought, “Is it me? Or is this child just... a lot?” I’m chatting with the absolutely brilliant Mary Van Geffen, the original spicy kid whisperer. We’re talking emotional regulation (yours and theirs), tweenagers with big energy, and what happens when you’re a recovering people pleaser trying to raise a tiny human who has zero interest in pleasing anyone. Mary is warm, funny, deeply wise, and this conversation is packed with truth bombs you won’t forget.Highl...2025-04-1548 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastMothering Autism: Navigating Grief, Marriage, and Community :: Carrie Cariello, Kate Swenson, and Adrian Wood [Ep 515]Do you have a child with autism or neurodivergent tendencies? Do you have a friend with a child that needs support but you're not sure how to show up? Today Carrie, Kate, and Adrian are here to share their deeply personal stories about their kids and how autism has shaped their families. The amazing thing is each of their experiences is so different- and each of them has approached this diagnosis uniquely. They co-wrote a book called Autism Out Loud that covers a huge variety of challenges. We barely scratched the surface but here are some things we covered… The hid...2025-03-2453 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastMothering Autism: Navigating Grief, Marriage, and Community :: Carrie Cariello, Kate Swenson, and Adrian Wood [Ep 515]Do you have a child with autism or neurodivergent tendencies? Do you have a friend with a child that needs support but you're not sure how to show up?
Today Carrie, Kate, and Adrian are here to share their deeply personal stories about their kids and how autism has shaped their families. The amazing thing is each of their experiences is so different- and each of them has approached this diagnosis uniquely. They co-wrote a book called Autism Out Loud that covers a huge variety of challenges. We barely scratched the surface but here are some things we c...2025-03-2444 min
In It: Raising Kids Who Learn DifferentlyParenting’s a lot. Especially when you’re a lotJoin health and science journalist Danielle Elliot as she investigates the rise of women recently diagnosed with ADHD. Listen to Climbing the Walls now.In this episode of In It, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek welcome parenting coach Mary Van Geffen. Mary offers online classes including a special one for moms of what she calls “spicy ones.” She also shares fun, funny, and relatable posts every day on Instagram.Mary talks with Gretchen and Rachel about parenting spicy kids and how to know if you, too, are spicy. What does it mean to be spic...2025-03-1329 min
Raising Elite CompetitorsParenting the Spicy One: Navigating Sports with Your Strong-Willed Athlete w/ Mary Van GeffenGot a strong-willed, fiercely independent kid who’s equal parts exhausting and amazing? You’re not alone – and this episode is for you. Learn how to parent your ‘spicy one’ without losing your mind, and help them thrive in sports and life!What’s Covered in This EpisodeWhat is a “spicy one”? Strong-willed, independent, and fiercely competitive kids who march to their own beat.Why spicy ones make great athletes (and challenging kids). Their intensity and drive set them apart.How to handle resistance to feedback. Why stepping back an...2025-02-1132 minDon't Mom Alone PodcastUnpacking Moms’ Mental Load :: Dr. Morgan Cutlip [Ep 503]Do you feel like your mind is full of tasks making it hard to focus and be present with your family? Do you struggle to articulate what you need, feel, or want from your spouse? Today, Dr. Morgan Cutlip is here to help us navigate the topic of mental load specifically as moms. Morgan is a psychologist and highly sought after relationship expert. Her book Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself helps moms advocate for their needs in a loving way. We cover a large range of issues facing parents today including… The invisible running to-do list we keep in our...2024-12-2300 minDon't Mom Alone PodcastUnpacking Moms' Mental Load :: Dr. Morgan Cutlip [Ep 503]Do you feel like your mind is full of tasks making it hard to focus and be present with your family? Do you struggle to articulate what you need, feel, or want from your spouse?
Today, Dr. Morgan Cutlip is here to help us navigate the topic of mental load specifically as moms. Morgan is a psychologist and highly sought after relationship expert. Her book Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself helps moms advocate for their needs in a loving way. We cover a large range of issues facing parents today including…
The invisible running to-do list we keep...2024-12-2341 min
The Peaceful Parenting PodcastBest of Guest Expert Advice from 2024: Episode 176If you are a regular listener to The Peaceful Parenting Podcast you know that at the end of every Guest Expert interview, I ask them if they could go back in time and give advice to their younger parent self, what advice would they give themselves? There are so many gems of wisdom that come from that question that I thought it would be fun to end 2024 with a mashup of all of the advice from our guests of 2024. We talk about: 3:00 Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) with Casey Ehrlich 4:13 Understanding and Loving Spicy...2024-12-2055 min
Mama KnowsTeaching body boundaries w/ Mary GeffenIn this conversation, Nina and Mary discuss the complexities of body image, family dynamics, and the importance of setting boundaries, especially during the holiday season. They share personal experiences and practical advice on how to empower children with knowledge about their bodies, navigate family expectations, and communicate effectively about private parts. The discussion emphasizes the significance of fostering a safe environment for children to express their boundaries and the challenges parents face in advocating for their children's autonomy. In this conversation, Mary Van Geffen and Nina discuss the importance of empowering children to set boundaries, the significance of unified...2024-11-2640 min
The Motherhood MentorParenting Your “Spicy” Kid 🌶️ with Mary Van Geffen Learning to embrace and nurture your kids natureSend us a textThis week, I’m thrilled to have Mary Van Geffen, a fantastic parenting coach for moms of spicy ones. Join us as we both share our motherhood journey with spicy kids and Mary shares her secrets for handling those wonderfully “spicy” kids who bring a splash(or a tidal wave) of boldness and emotion to family life. If you’ve ever felt like your child’s fiery spirit is a bit more than you bargained for, this episode is packed with insights just for you.🌶️ Embracing Your “Spicy” Child: Mary div...2024-09-1048 min