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Recently, I opened up a question box on Instagram stories on what topics you’d like to hear Neil and me cover on this podcast. The most repeated request: talk about SELF-ESTEEM. I get it – it’s so hard to know how to find a source of true confidence in a constantly changing world that seems to want to beat us down day after day. Today, we’re going to share our thoughts on this topic and many that are not our own but from those wiser than we are. I also share my perfect formula for having self-worth that has never ever let me down. Just remember that in moments of self-doubt, you’ve got to put on your spiritual armor and allow yourself to be filled with Spirit. Satan is always going to try these tricks on you so you have to empower yourself and just be ready for it. And if we can have that really strong connection with God – that's where the most solid self-esteem comes from. In this episode, you will hear: When things don't seem to come together or a certain part of it doesn't exactly gel, it's probably because the Lord has a different purpose.  The struggle comes when you compare yourself with others. If you're going to draw a comparison, compare yourself to how you once were to where you are now.  You are going to be good enough if you . Just keep repenting and do not rationalize and or rebel. Trust in God and self-esteem go hand-in-hand. Why we need to differentiate worth and worthiness No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. This can be easilyeasier said than done. But we all take turns hurting and getting hurt. And your heavenly connection will be your spiritual armor and reading scriptures can help redirect you.  Our Heavenly Father wants us to be the best version of ourselves. When you have those gentle prompts to be better, don't think you're not enough – in fact, think the opposite. Look to God for validation through a daily spiritual connection whether in the form of meditation, reading scriptures, listening to talks, or service. My secret formula for having self-worth: doing God's will and fearing his judgment more than other people's. Drawing inspiration from such powerful quotes from J. Devn Cornish, Joy. D. Jones, and Marianne Williamson What makes the 12-step program of Alcoholics Anonymous so successful  Supporting Resources:“Am I Good Enough? Will I Make it?” Talk by J. Devn Cornish https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/am-i-good-enough-will-i-make-it?lang=eng “Value Beyond Measure” Talk by Joy. D. Jones https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/value-beyond-measure?lang=eng “Beware of Pride” Talk by Ezra Taft Benson https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/04/beware-of-pride?lang=eng Subscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to our podcast? We’d love for you to subscribe if you haven’t yet. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode CreditsProduced by Emerald City ProductionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the 1980s and 90s, my mom was a master scrapbooker, and that’s just what moms did to preserve family memories. But times have changed and thanks to Vanessa Quigley, the creator of Chatbooks, there’s hope for moms who are not scrapbookers, like me! Today, Vanessa shares why she got into this business of memory-keeping and how she became an accidental entrepreneur as the co-founder of Chatbooks, a hassle-free photobook system. Vanessa breaks down some of her best tips for making photo book memory-keeping simple and doable. She also shares some of her best mom-hacks as a mother of 7 on a mission to strengthen families.It’s our job as parents to become our children’s chief storytellers. As parents, we need to be documenting, cleaning out our photos, and backing them up – all the things that can really feel overwhelming. Vanessa realized she needed to build something that will help families hold on to their family memories and figure out how to do that in the easiest way. There's no such thing as a perfect mother. But you are the perfect parent for your children. And so, we all just have to start somewhere.In this episode, you will hear: What lit the fire for Vanessa to start the Chatbooks business Top tips for memory-keeping: It starts with figuring out your “why” Don’t get overwhelmed by all the family history your parents and grandparents had – your family is making your history now! Applying the concept of less is more The outcomes of looking at printed family photos together: more self-esteem, less anxiety How to set up your backup storage for your photos Research shows that having photos in your home – whether on your wall, in frames on the desk, or in books on the coffee table – helps kids feel a stronger sense of self. Why it’s more than just the photos, but the beautiful conversations that come out of it As parents, we have a job to shape that narrative. Each kid has their own narrative as well as our family as a whole.  We can help our kids to talk about their highs and lows, the roses in their thorns, and help them see how they can shape that story into a hero's journey. The importance of creating your family traditions and taking photographs of them  Supporting Resources:Chatbooks website https://chatbooks.com/ Vanessa’s Instagram @vanessaquigley https://www.instagram.com/vanessaquigley/?hl=enChatbooks Instagram @chatbooks https://www.instagram.com/chatbooks/?hl=enFacebook group “The Mom Force” https://www.facebook.com/groups/momforcebychatbooks/“The Mom Force” podcast https://chatbooks.com/podcast Subscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to our podcast? We’d love for you to subscribe if you haven’t yet. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode CreditsProduced by Emerald City ProductionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When was the last time you wasted a stupid amount of energy on a seriously non-important decision, like where to eat or what to wear? This morning? Yesterday? 10 minutes ago? I’m completely guilty of this! Today, we’re going to talk about some ways to combat this, along with some things that will help you make little decisions that will change the course of your entire life.The choices we make every day – big or small – make up the trajectory of our lives. And so, by learning to make quick decisions and sticking with those, you stop wasting your mental and emotional energy making decisions that seriously don't matter. Finally, there’s grace in finding joy and gratitude in your decisions. Connect with him to make the right choices through inspiration, or intuition, or the Spirit so you can align yourself with His will. So in times when you feel like it’s not the right choice, trust that the Lord will redirect you and keep you on the right path. In this episode, you will hear: A story of a friend whose who got locked out of the car and how he got out of that situation Jody Moore’s challenge to make choices quicker to stop wasting your time and energy Lessons from the story of The Shiny Bicycle describing the concept of the Atonement of Jesus Christ We can be wasting energy or time trying to be considerate of the other person when they maybe don't care that much – so it’s good to ask. Another way is to let an expert or someone who really knows help weigh in on a decision since they know best. In his book, Essentialism, Greg McKeown says that “Routine is one of the most powerful tools for removing obstacles.” How having a routine has changed my life in terms of helping me where I can spend the best amount of my energy every day Even in our small choices, we can rely on the spirit to help us with making those so we can be the best servants to our Heavenly Father. There's a responsibility to make the right choices and we need to be responsible for our actions and the consequences of the choices we make.  When we listen and pay attention to spirit, we're able to make better choices. And sometimes, those are answered through other people. Avoiding decision fatigue: Our ability to execute the essential improves with practice so if we strive to become more decisive, there are things we can take out of our lives that don't need to be decisions we have to make over and over.  If we use up our gas tank on things that maybe don't matter as much, then we're not going to have any gas left when it comes to the things that absolutely must be done. Once the decision has been made, you no longer have to spend mental and emotional energy on it. Choices have to be made. Not making a choice is a choice. So learn to choose now and stand for something or you will fall for anything. Supporting Resources:“The Three Rs of Choice” Talk by Thomas S. Monson https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/the-three-rs-of-choice?lang=eng“Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” Book by Greg McKeown https://amzn.to/3uI4rTx“Better Than Happy” podcast by Jody Moore episode 288 “The Speed of Your Decisiveness” https://jodymoore.com/speed-of-your-decisiveness/“We Will Prove Them Herewith” Talk by David A. Bednar https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2020/11/12bednar?lang=eng“Becoming Exemplary Latter-day Saints” Talk by Russell M. Nelson https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/becoming-exemplary-latter-day-saints?lang=eng“The Shiny Bicycle” video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItEsXGhcOEsThe Female Foodie Blog: https://www.femalefoodie.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Britain Covey is a wide receiver for the University of Utah football team, a freshman All-American who ranked fifth all-time at Utah in career punt returns, and led Utah in receiving yards in 2015, 2018, 2020. Today, Britain shares some principles that have helped him to become successful, focused, and how he has developed daily habits toward winning. He shares what it was like giving up two years to serve a full-time mission for his church – and then red-shirting three times! He also gives us a peek into what it was like growing up as a grandson of New York Times best-selling author and thought-leader Stephen Covey, author of “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.”Being on one of the most diverse football teams in the country, Britain believes there’s so much strength to be gained from the diversity in his teammates and friendships with them. In a world with too many injustices, this conversation with Britain is a great reminder that we have to always find strength in Christ. At the end of the day, God’s plan is wonderful. Mankind is not going to fix all these injustices – but Christ certainly can. And if we live like Christ, we can do our part as well. In this episode, you will hear: His underdog story of being a small, undersized quarterback in college To overcome the feeling of intimidation, Britain does two types of visualization: first, making the play and having a good game, and second, not making the play and how he was going to cope with it. How his family played a role in instilling confidence in him Leaving football for two years in the midst of a successful season to serve an LDS mission and why it was the best decision of his life He didn't view the mission as a sacrifice at all, but an opportunity to receive more blessings, to know God better, and to grow as a man If you put God first, He magnifies everything else in your life and things just fall into place.  How he continues to serve the church after his two-year mission in Chile The concept of the "decade of decisions” where you don't want to let things pass you by that you decide who you want to become in your life His grandfather’s impact on him and the things he has adopted in his life How Britain recovered from his knee injury – When things are out of control, focus on things that make you happy. Part of Britain’s morning routine includes prayers and visualizations. How diversity has made their football team stronger The principle of an abundance mindset, specifically being abundant for other people’s success given the competitive society that we have Finding strength in Christ and also in each other’s differences  Supporting Resources:Britain’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brit_covey2/?hl=enBritain’s Twitter https://twitter.com/brit_covey2?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey  https://amzn.to/37Dzru2“Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor E. Frankl https://amzn.to/2P3FjXn Subscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to our podcast? We’d love for you to subscribe if you haven’t yet. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.  Episode CreditsProduced by Emerald City ProductionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tia Stokes is a 35-year-old mother of 5 kids who was diagnosed on April 24, 2020, with acute myeloid leukemia. And every day since, she has been documenting her journey of fighting cancer. Tia is a dancer, choreographer, owner of two dance studios, and former backup dancer to celebrity singer Beyonce (no big deal!). Today, Tia shares the raw and real ups and downs of having cancer, getting COVID and pneumonia, needing a bone marrow transplant, and also losing her mother after her first round of chemo. Tia has a fiercely loyal following of supporters, who dance and cheer her on, and are inspired daily by her positive attitude, her dedication to her family, her faith, and her choice to find the good in everything. She tries to choose happiness every day, no matter the circumstances she's going through. Happiness is a choice and a free agency that we've been given. And she hopes that her story and her experiences can shed light and love to all those around her.This interview was one of the most inspiring stories I've ever heard and if you need some positive motivation to just keep going, no matter what trial you're facing in life, this episode is just for you! In this episode, you will hear: What her life looked like before her diagnosis We never want to hear the word, cancer, and we never think it's going to happen to you – but a part of her had that feeling that she was more than just being sick. When she got the final diagnosis, she had to be admitted to the hospital to have her first chemo induction for 31 days – at a time of COVID. Social media became a great outlet for her so she wouldn’t feel alone and her family would have Zoom call with her every single day Hearing the news that her mother had passed away that morning after her first round of chemo What her life was like doing chemo treatments and getting COVID Learning she had acute kidney failure and pneumonia (She’s currently recovering from her transplant.) How her faith played a huge part in everything she’s going through Her decision to choose positivity every day and some things she does to really make that choice to be positive The power of gratitude that’s scientifically proven How the community she found on TikTok has lifted her spirit Supporting Resources:Tia’s Instagram @thetiabeestokeshttps://www.instagram.com/thetiabeestokes Tia’s Tik Tok @thetiabeestokeshttps://www.tiktok.com/@thetiabeestokes?lang=en  Tia’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHy4zEbH__dzvZUszzV6a6w Subscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to our podcast? We’d love for you to subscribe if you haven’t yet. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.Episode CreditsProduced by Emerald City ProductionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 2018, the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Russell M. Nelson, gave a talk entitled “the correct name of the church” in which he pleaded with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to call the church by the correct name, and not embrace the nickname that was given to our church long ago. This was a correction that spoke directly to my heart. In today’s podcast, I’m going to share why both Neil and I feel so passionately about this correction and why we’ve worked really hard to make this change in our conversations both in public and in private settings. What once was a nickname embraced by our church even, “Mormons,” is something we now really try hard to not use anymore so that others will know what we are truly all about. Whether you’re a member of our church or not, I hope you listen to this episode and find a greater understanding of why this is actually such a big deal to us. There's something about being willing to defend the Savior and being willing to make that subtle correction with gentleness, kindness, and grace. There's a reason everything is done in the name of Jesus Christ – and that's where the power comes from as well as the healing and hope.We also talk about the promises, blessings, and good things that come from making the effort to restore the correct name of the Lord's church. In this episode, you will hear: A call to openness and making sure things are done properly just like how people are now correcting the way they classify different races and different ethnic groups Why calling the church by the correct name is a big deal to the church and to us, personally The negative connotation of the label "Mormon" and how it stemmed from The church is called The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and not just The Church of Jesus Christ to make that distinction between when Christ initially formed that church and to when it was restored to the earth in the latter days. Saying the name properly and slowly in a way that gives reverence because we are speaking Christ’s name, instead of just spitting it out  Thoughts on the church’s nicknames: To remove the Lord's name from the Lord's church is a major victory for Satan. He gets people to do little things that seem like no big deal. Jesus Christ is the center of everything we do and believe. He is the central part of the Book of Mormon. His name is on our buildings and His name appears bigger on our logo. How making a conscious effort to recognize the Atonement of Jesus Christ in our meetings has created this ripple effect The 12-Step Program is a step-by-step way to utilize the Atonement of Jesus Christ and making Jesus Christ the focus of it and the core solution in recovery. Why we called it The Book of Mormon – We’re not the followers of Mormon. We’re followers of Jesus Christ. The blessings we’ve seen from saying Jesus Christ’s name with reverence and standing up for him even in the name by which his church is called Calling our church by the correct name in a way I want to be associated with being a Christian and with being a disciple of Jesus Christ changes everything for me.  Supporting Resources:Talk by Russell M. Nelson “The Correct Name of the Church” https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/the-correct-name-of-the-church?lang=eng Subscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to our podcast? We’d love for you to subscribe if you haven’t yet. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.Episode CreditsProduced by Emerald City ProductionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you're in the mood for an incredibly uplifting and inspiring story on the power of prayer and miracles, you are going to love today's episode!Betsy Mikesell, co-founder of Beddy’s, and her husband Gentry, share with me their crazy story of getting on a small airplane and crash-landing, and the miracles that followed as her husband Gentry faced life-or-death circumstances – and is still learning to walk again today. In fact, Gentry was able to take a video and capture the final moments before the crash which they’ve shared on their YouTube channel.Today, they share some very tender experiences with prayer, how this trial has changed their family, and a lesson they learned to truly treat every single day they’re alive as a GIFT.This is such a beautiful story of the power of prayer, of miracles and blessings, of peace, hope, and love – indeed, a true testament that we always have angels around us to give us the comfort and support we need. And as for the Mikesell family, the field where their plane landed that one fateful day was heaven right there. In this episode, you will hear: Betsy and Gentry going on a plane ride despite a few people stopping them from doing it The plane had an engine failure once they came over the mountains so they had to do a crash landing. A number of people were running towards the plane to help them – one of them was an EMT! Despite the crashing and leaking in the heat of the day, the plane and the field miraculously didn't catch on fire. Their 18-year-old daughter Alyssa asking the chaplain to give her dad a blessing Gentry suffered so many major injuries from the crash that he even had to have 10 blood transfusions Betsy getting her strength from her kids and how the crash changed their relationship with each other How a priesthood blessing gives us comfort and hope, no matter what you believe in and what your religion is Gentry’s testimony of prayer, the power of collective prayer, and how prayer played a big role in what they went through People from all faiths coming together for the same purpose of praying for Gentry’s recovery The many miracles that happened on the day of the crash and the angels who helped them Another beautiful testament of the miracles from someone who witnessed the crash landing Supporting Resources:Instagram @betsymikesell https://www.instagram.com/betsymikesell/?hl=enVideo of the plane crash on The Mikesell Family YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZNqqNBVbLU1kT1T-YmSZwGet 20% off Beddy’s by entering the code mintarrow at checkout.  http://www.beddys.com/discount/MINTARROW20?redirect=%2F%3Fafmc%3DMINTARROW20Go to mintarrow.com/codes to get discounts from all of our favorite small businesses.  Subscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to our podcast? We’d love for you to subscribe if you haven’t yet. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.Episode CreditsProduced by Emerald City ProductionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What do you do when you start to lose your faith? A lot of people we love are struggling with their faith right and grasping for truth right now. These are still really trying times as the world is still upside down. Today, we are sharing some simple steps you can take to strengthen your belief in God and build on a foundation of truth that will not let you down. I’ve felt strongly compelled to share this message THREE times today and I hope it reaches whoever it needs to reach and that the stories we share today will strengthen your faith like they did mine. If you are feeling lost, alone, and far away from God, let this be a message to you that He is there and that He wants to bring you back in. God wants to envelop YOU in His LOVE. Take whatever steps you need to let God into your life. Be humble and willing to let God direct you because he's just waiting to bless you and give you the direction, faith, joy, and peace you need.In this episode, you will hear: A story about a man who was nervous to marry truth and his action If it’s true, then what else matters? How you approach questions in life will determine the course of your life and the course of your faith and belief in God Not all questions are equal – Answer the primary questions first and then the secondary questions. How we receive answers to those questions is where our faith can come from. Learning the truth by the process of elimination and attempting to eliminate every doubt will never work.  We can't supplement spiritual connection with God with something else.  The gospel is truly simple. The times we're supposed to grow the most through our faith is Satan’s opportunity to bring people away from God. But it’s also God's opportunity to help you grow into the next phase of whoever you need to be. Overcoming self-doubt: God doesn't call the qualified, he qualifies those who are called. Finding my confidence in my faith and trust in God Jesus Christ’s promise that when we build upon His rock, we will not fail Supporting Resources:“Stand Forever” talk by Lawrence E. Corbridge https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/lawrence-e-corbridge/stand-for-ever/Book “Navigate the Strait: One Guy’s Thoughts on the Narrow Passage to Eternal Life” by Brad Smith https://amzn.to/369acPs“The Ongoing Restoration” Talk by Gary E. Stevenson https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/gary-e-stevenson/the-ongoing-restoration/“It’s True Isn’t it?” Story by Gordon B. Hinckley https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1993/07/its-true-isnt-it?lang=engSubscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to our podcast? We’d love for you to subscribe if you haven’t yet. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.Episode CreditsProduced by Emerald City ProductionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Becky Burgess of Good for the Swole is a pre and post-natal fitness specialist who I found out about through my sister Brooke when I was asking her for recommendations on workouts during and after pregnancy. Becky has helped thousands of women like myself with workouts specifically tailored for a woman’s body during and after pregnancy. She focuses on how to really strengthen the parts of your body that will help you during delivery and what will help your body to recover from giving birth. In today’s podcast, we really get into things like what actually is your pelvic floor and why is it such a big deal to strengthen it? Is it too late if you’ve had kids a year ago or 4 years ago or 40 years ago? What are some of the most important things to do to prepare for birth? And finally, she talks about how to positively motivate yourself to want to be healthy and strong.Finally, just remember that your BODY is amazing. It's absolutely incredible and what it's able to do is incredible. Everything your body has gone through – whether you're pregnant or have never had a baby or trying to get pregnant – is absolutely so much more important than how much you weigh or how good you look in a pair of jeans. So having a body that is helping you stand, move, and play with your kids is more than enough for you to be grateful for.In this episode, you will hear: How she started in the health and fitness industry How to prepare for birth and keep your body healthy while you’re pregnant Types of exercises to avoid when you’re pregnant and some modifications  It’s important to work on your pelvic floor however you’re delivering your baby Strengthening exercises after delivery How your pelvic floor can impact hip pain or neck and shoulder pain Strengthening your pelvic muscles whether you gave birth four or 40 years ago Your breathwork as the foundation of everything A simple pelvic floor exercise even when you’re just sitting down Remember, you and your body are on the same team. How the stress from exercise prepares you for the stress during delivery Dealing with postpartum stress and challenges physically and mentally Supporting Resources:Instagram @goodfortheswole Website https://www.goodfortheswole.com/Good for the Swole app https://goodfortheswole.vhx.tv/Go to www.mintarrow.com/codes for a discount code to get $15 off Clean Simple Eats meal plans and many other codes to products we loveClean Simple Eats blog post can be found at www.mintarrow.com/cseSubscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to our podcast? We’d love for you to subscribe if you haven’t yet. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.Episode CreditsProduced by Emerald City ProductionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In September of 2019, I invited a friend of mine, Jennifer Borget, to have a conversation with me about racial inclusivity and how to teach my kids to be more racially inclusive. As we talked about what to air and who we might interview for this year’s upcoming Martin Luther King Day, the first since the death of George Flloyd, I felt really strongly that re-airing this episode would be the best thing to share today.So many people weren’t listeners when this episode first aired. And even for those who were, this information is so needed, and especially relevant, as more people in 2021 are willing and wanting to be more inclusive and understanding of people whose backgrounds are different than theirs. As you take the time to listen to Jennifer’s words, I hope you’ll find some actionable takeaways that will help you and your children create more awareness, love, understanding, and inclusion in the days, years, and decades to come. At the end of the day, let us all remember humanity, and remember what it's like to care about your neighbors and just open your heart to loving others. In this episode, you will hear: How Jennifer's blog has evolved over the years Her stance on being called African-American vs. Black What having an interracial marriage is like How to teach kids about race and empowering them to embrace their history How to answer your kid’s question on skin color How to prepare kids for situations in school  Honing in on the message of self-love Her reaction to Disney casting a Black actress in Little Mermaid Taking the time to reach out and talk to someone who doesn’t look like you Not being afraid of having these conversations Jennifer’s list of must-read children’s books on diversity What people should avoid saying or doing What she hopes the world will be like Hate isn’t the opposite of love, it’s fear.  Supporting Resources:Jennifer’s blog: www.cherish365.comInstagram: @jenniferborgethttps://www.instagram.com/jenniferborget/?hl=en Jennifer’s list of must-read children’s books on diversity https://cherish365.com/20-must-read-childrens-books-black-history-month/Cinderella with Brandi Norwood and Whitney Houston https://amzn.to/2l4JXFG Subscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to our podcast? We’d love for you to subscribe if you haven’t yet. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode CreditsProduced by Emerald City ProductionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.