166 episodes
Manic Rambling Spiral Heather B. Armstrong & John R. Bray
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- Kids & Family
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4.3 • 23 Ratings
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Manic Rambling Spiral (MRS) is a podcast about single parenting, but it's not a parenting podcast. Rather, MRS is a podcast about living life - having a life, a career, and a self - in a setting that is constantly dictated by, built around and sabotaged by our children.
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165: Is this thing on?
We’re back. Sort of. Changes are imminent, and we think you'll pee your pants. It's been a while so please excuse the awkward as we settle in behind the mic.
Also, does John's voice trigger ASMR or what.
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164: School Comes Home
In addition to everything else happening as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, kids around the world are suddenly at home for school. But despite some of the smug homeschool memes and comments floating around, this isn’t homeschool. And it’s not easy. So take it from John (a homeschooling parent): you’re not crazy for being completely overwhelmed.
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163: Come On Eileen
We didn't plan for this to be about COVID-19, but most of the world didn't plan for anything that's happening right now. As everyone scrambles to understand social distancing and isolation while grappling with the unknown, Heather and John talk about school closure and the state of the country before spiraling into a more serious conversation related to teenage emotions.
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162: MRS Turns 4
Our first episode landed on St. Patrick's day 2016 and, four years later, we're still kicking. Admittedly, we've been kicking a lot less lately, but we're back to explain why, talk about Heather's weight (have you noticed?), provide an update compared to where we were four years ago, and tease some exciting changes coming to MRS (for real this time; they're going to be amazing).
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161: In Memory of Coco
After more than 12 happy years of squawking, barking, and being herded by her favorite business partner, Heather and her family said their final goodbyes to Dame Eleanor Ritzford-Fitzsimons "Coco" Puffs. Heather shares some of those final moments as we discuss the significance of dogs and their place in our homes.
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160: Out With the Old
Wrapping up the year with our first monthly episode.Wondering about John, Lexton, and Lilly? We covered that. Curious about Heather's gut? We covered that, too. We also talk a bit about mail, resolutions, teens (ugh teens), organization, and meditation. Like we said before: Same MRS, just a little less often.
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Customer Reviews
I like it too
..once a month is too long between episodes though.
Just... lovely
Have been listening to these two yahoos since episode 1 and reading Heather’s blog since 2009. I mean... what to say? It feels like you’re invited into an intimate part of two people’s lives, and it’s both a bit voyeuristic and like you’re sitting at the table with them, like you’re an invited guest. Whenever I see there’s a new episode I get a bit crazy, like I’ll stop what I’m doing, forget what I’m reading/listening to/ watching and I HAVE to listen to it that day.
Is it for everyone? Probably not. But try it. I’m wicked smaht so trust me😏
Loving this
I recently discovered this podcast and find the conversation somehow relaxing, even though they are often serious.