Fresh Start Family Show

Wendy and Terry Snyder

A podcast about parenting, family & relationships, the Fresh Start Family Show is hosted by husband and wife team Terry and Wendy Snyder, who interview inspiring experts that tackle a range of topics that bring reality, hope, and a path to more peace in the home and world. Expand your heart, learn new tools, strengthen your family.

  1. 2D AGO

    Ep. 310 Parenting a Spicy One: How to Raise Strong-Willed Kids Without Losing Your Mind or Their Spark with Mary Van Geffen

    Parenting a strong-willed child can feel intense, exhausting, and isolating, especially when your kid has big emotions, strong opinions, and a “justice-seeking” spirit that won’t quit. In this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy sits down with parenting coach and author Mary Van Geffen to talk about how to parent a “spicy one”, without losing your mind, your confidence, or their spark. You’ll learn how to set firm and kind boundaries, why repair matters more than perfection, and how simple shifts in your tone of voice, pace, and posture can change everything when your child pushes back. Mary also shares powerful mindset shifts from her new book Parenting a Spicy One, including the idea that your child isn’t your problem, they’re your curriculum. If you’re raising a strong-willed or “spicy” kid and you want more cooperation, less yelling, and a home that feels safer and more connected, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. ➡️ Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/310⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more info and links. 🌵 Raising a strong-willed cactus kid and need a little help? Grab my FREE 'Cactus Kids Survival Guide' today! ⁠https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/cactus⁠ ☀️ Ready for a weekend to refill your soul, reset your peace, and transform your home? You can still grab your ticket to Freedom to Be - March 14-15th, in sunny San Diego, CA . Use the code FREEDOM for $150 off your ticket at checkout! ⁠https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/freedom⁠ 📕 Pre-order your copy of Fresh Start Your Family: Powerful Parenting to Restore Peace in Your Home and claim your FREE Bonuses! ⁠⁠https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/preorder⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    56 min

  2. FEB 11

    Ep. 309: How Great Sex Can Help Us Be Great Parents with Carlie Palmer-Webb

    What if nurturing a healthy, shame-free sex life could actually help us become calmer, more patient parents? In this heartfelt and honest conversation, Wendy Snyder is joined by Christian sex educator Carlie Palmer-Webb to explore the powerful connection between intimacy, nervous system regulation, and the way we show up for our families. Together, they unpack how harmful purity culture messages have left many adults disconnected from their bodies, their desire, and their sense of safety, and how healing our relationship with sex can ripple outward into our marriages and parenting. Carlie shares her personal journey growing up in purity culture, why so many women struggle with shame, pain, or obligation around sex, and how education, compassion, and curiosity can open the door to truly connected intimacy. Wendy reflects on how emotional and physical connection in marriage fuels patience, regulation, and resilience at home, especially for parents working hard to break generational cycles. This episode is a validating, hopeful invitation for couples to reclaim intimacy as something life-giving, empowering, and deeply supportive of the family legacy they’re building. ➡️ Head to ⁠⁠⁠https://www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/309⁠⁠⁠ for more info and links. 🌵 Raising a strong-willed cactus kid and need a little help? Grab my FREE 'Cactus Kids Survival Guide' today! https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/cactus ☀️ Ready for a weekend to refill your soul, reset your peace, and transform your home? You can still grab your ticket to Freedom to Be - March 14-15th, in sunny San Diego, CA . Use the code FREEDOM for $150 off your ticket at checkout! https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/freedom 📕 Pre-order your copy of Fresh Start Your Family: Powerful Parenting to Restore Peace in Your Home and claim your FREE Bonuses! ⁠https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/preorder⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 7m

  3. FEB 4

    Ep. 308: When Your Kid Acts Out, They’re Actually Speaking Up (All Misbehavior Is Communication)

    What if misbehavior isn’t defiance, manipulation, or disrespect, but communication? In this honest, reflective conversation, Wendy and Terry invite us to upgrade our parenting lenses and see our kids, and ourselves, more clearly. Using a powerful “lens” metaphor, they unpack how much of our reactivity is shaped by old conditioning, inherited beliefs, and unconscious power struggles, and how different everything feels when we remove the glare. Together, they explore why kids act out when needs go unmet, how power struggles form, and what happens when we stop trying to control behavior and start responding with curiosity, leadership, and connection. With real stories from their own family and 15+ years of lived experience, Wendy and Terry show how shifting our paradigm doesn’t just change our parenting, it changes our relationships, our nervous systems, and the legacy we’re building. If you’ve ever felt triggered, stuck, or unsure how to respond when emotions run high, this episode will help you slow down, see differently, and lead with confidence and compassion. Head to ⁠⁠https://www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/308⁠⁠ for more info and links. 🌟The Fresh Start Experience membership is open for a limited time! Learn more about this full support parenting program at https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/jointoday 📕 Pre-order your copy of Fresh Start Your Family: Powerful Parenting to Restore Peace in Your Home and grab your FREE Bonuses! https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/preorder 🗺 The Firm & Kind Parenting Blueprint is your step by step plan & video training to help you build the family of your dreams. Click here to learn more! 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/firmandkind ⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    44 min

  4. JAN 28

    Ep. 307 My #1 Favorite Tool to Replace Threats That Teaches Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Control

    Threats might feel like they work in the moment, but they quietly erode trust, connection, and long-term cooperation. In this episode, Wendy and Terry break down why threats, bribes, and countdowns keep families stuck in power struggles, and what to do instead. They explore the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, why so many of us default to control without realizing it, and how a simple shift in language and leadership can completely change the tone of your home. You’ll learn Wendy’s favorite strategy for replacing threats with firm, kind guidance that actually teaches self-control, builds respect, and supports your child’s inner motivation, without fear, shame, or endless battles. A must-listen for parents who want calmer days now and stronger relationships long-term. Head to ⁠https://www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/307⁠ for more info and links. 🌟 Save your seat for the⁠ Empowered Parenting Reset workshop⁠ happening Jan 28th! 🗺 The Firm & Kind Parenting Blueprint is your step by step plan & video training to help you build the family of your dreams. Click here to learn more! 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/firmandkind ⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    25 min

  5. JAN 21

    Ep. 306: Honesty, Humility & Radical Responsibility (The Power to Change)

    In this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy and Terry explore how honesty, humility, and radical responsibility give parents the power to create real change at home. They share why breaking generational patterns starts with looking at our own reactions, not blaming kids, and how compassionate discipline builds trust, safety, and lasting connection. Through honest stories and practical insight, they show how becoming a calm, accountable leader helps your child feel safe coming to you when it matters most. A grounding listen for parents who want less reactivity and more peace, connection, and confidence. Head to https://www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/306 for more info and links. 🌟 Save your seat for the Empowered Parenting Reset workshop happening Jan 28th! 📕Grab my FREE Quick Start Learning Bundle & discover 3 secrets to empower, connect, and build true collaboration with your strong-willed child! Head here to learn more! 👉⁠https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/thrive 🗺 The Firm & Kind Parenting Blueprint is your step by step plan & video training to help you build the family of your dreams. Click here to learn more! 👉⁠⁠⁠https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/firmandkind ⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    31 min

  6. JAN 14

    Ep. 305: The Fresh Start Your Family Has Been Waiting For: Starting 2026 with a Strong Vision & Community

    In this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy invites parents into a powerful reset, one that goes far beyond New Year’s resolutions. She explores how fresh starts are created through intention, nervous system safety, and the courage to imagine something better for your family. Wendy unpacks why misbehavior is often a signal, not a problem, and how breaking generational cycles begins with understanding what’s happening beneath the surface, for both parents and kids. You’ll hear how collective energy, community support, and regulation-first parenting can help you move from reactive patterns into more peace, joy, and connection at home. This episode is a grounding, hopeful reminder that it’s never too late to rewire old habits, rebuild trust, and create family dynamics that truly feel good. If you’re ready to reset your parenting approach and start the year with clarity and confidence, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Head to https://www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/305  for more info and guest links. 📆 Save the date for my FREE workshop - The Empowered Parenting Reset - happening January 28. Mark your calendar bc you're not going to want to miss this... 📕Grab my FREE Quick Start Learning Bundle & discover 3 secrets to empower, connect, and build true collaboration with your strong-willed child! Head here to learn more! 👉https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/thrive 🗺 The Firm & Kind Parenting Blueprint is your step by step plan & video training to help you build the family of your dreams. Click here to learn more! 👉⁠⁠https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/firmandkind ⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    46 min

  7. JAN 7

    Ep. 304: Real Life, Real Lessons: Our 2025 Takeaways + 2026 Words of Intention

    Wendy and Terry kick off the new year with an honest, heart-led reflection on 2025, the moments that stretched them, shaped their family, and changed them in ways they didn’t fully recognize at the time. From navigating grief and faith to watching their kids step into confidence, leadership, and generosity, they share what this past year taught them about trust, commitment, and listening to intuition, even when outcomes weren’t guaranteed. They talk candidly about what it really takes to stay all-in through uncertainty, in parenting, marriage, and everyday life. They also share their Word of the Year for 2026, inviting listeners into a simpler, more trusting way of moving forward and choosing what truly matters next. This episode is reflective, real, and deeply encouraging, perfect for parents who want to begin the year feeling connected, clear, and anchored in what matters most. Perfect for parents reflecting on the past year and stepping into a more intentional new year of family life. Head to https://www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/304 for more info and guest links. 📕Grab my FREE Quick Start Learning Bundle & discover 3 secrets to empower, connect, and build true collaboration with your strong-willed child! Head here to learn more! 👉https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/thrive 🗺 The Firm & Kind Parenting Blueprint is your step by step plan & video training to help you build the family of your dreams. Click here to learn more! 👉⁠⁠https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/firmandkind ⁠⁠ 🔔 Don't forget to check us out over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 3m

  8. 12/17/2025

    Ep. 303: What Is Cycle Syncing for Moms? A 4-Week Plan to Easier Parenting with Kate Nguy

    What if your cycle wasn’t something to “get through”—but a secret superpower? In this empowering episode, Wendy sits down with hormone health practitioner Kate Nguy to explore how syncing with your hormonal rhythm can transform the way you parent, work, and care for yourself. Kate shares her personal story of healing infertility, the surprising truth about cortisol and stress, and how understanding the four seasons of your cycle—spring, summer, fall, and winter—can help you regulate your nervous system, communicate with more ease, and parent with greater patience and presence. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: How your cycle impacts mood, energy, communication, and parenting capacity Simple ways to align your life with your hormonal phases Nervous system support through hormone awareness Real-life parenting hacks for each “season” of your cycle Whether you’ve felt unstoppable one week and overwhelmed the next—this conversation will help it all make sense. You’ll walk away feeling seen, validated, and equipped to stop fighting your body and start honoring it. Head to https://www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/303  for more info and guest links. ⭐️​Grab my FREE Quick Start Compassionate Discipline Learning Bundle today and discover how to build a strong, compassionate, FIRM & effective discipline toolkit that works with kids of ALL ages!! 👉 https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/discipline 🗺 The Firm & Kind Parenting Blueprint is your step by step plan & video training to help you build the family of your dreams. Click here to learn more! 👉⁠⁠https://freshstartfamilyonline.com/firmandkind ⁠⁠ 🔔 Don't forget to check us out over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 12m
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A podcast about parenting, family & relationships, the Fresh Start Family Show is hosted by husband and wife team Terry and Wendy Snyder, who interview inspiring experts that tackle a range of topics that bring reality, hope, and a path to more peace in the home and world. Expand your heart, learn new tools, strengthen your family.

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