Being Different with Liz Durham

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Being Different with Liz Durham

Welcoming lively debates and personal discoveries that will prompt you to question the status quo - and maybe even change your mind.

  1. 10 HR. AGO

    Screw the Birthday Party Circuit and Christmas Consumerism

    That's right, I'm back on this topic. I’m over the big, flashy birthday parties. Today, I'm going to tell you about Mac’s latest birthday that Luke went all out for, and honestly, it was just too much. It’s time to rethink the whole event thing—especially with Christmas coming up. I feel guilty about buying cheap toys that barely last and contribute to some real bad stuff globally. We're voting with our dollars, and I think we can do better. So, let’s get real about cutting back, focusing on ...

    22 min

  2. NOV 7

    Hybrid Homeschooling: The Best of Both Worlds with Charlene Paffumi

    You all know I've been frustrated with our school options. Well, I heard from Charlene Paffumi - a former public school teacher turned homeschooling guru - and felt like we all needed to hear it. After venting my frustrations about formal schooling, Charlene shared her innovative approach to education using a hybrid homeschool model. She tailors her three daughters’ learning experiences around what they're actually interested in, and balances days between a homeschool academy and time at home...

    1h 13m

  3. OCT 24

    Stuff Won’t Make You Happy: Ditching the Clutter with Sarah Verzyden

    Y'all, I think all this stuff we think we need is just weighing us down. My friend Sarah Verzyden is here, and she's the queen of helping people ditch the clutter and find their freedom. We're talking minimalism, getting rid of the crap that doesn't serve us, and how to teach our kids not to be slaves to material things. Sarah's been in the trenches, seeing it all - from hoarders to people who just can't let go. She's sharing her best tips and tricks to help you get your space and your mind r...

    1h 39m

  4. OCT 17

    Self-Loathing Feminist or Trad Wife: Is there a middle ground?

    Can modern women find real fulfillment in the old-school template of homemaking without losing themselves? I'm tackling the "Trad Wife" debate in today’s episode. I’ve been chewing over a podcast featuring Lauren Southern, who swung from political commentator to "Trad Wife" and then critiqued the movement. Don't get me wrong, I had my moment as a self-proclaimed feminist. But now as a SAHM, I want to talk about a biblical take on gender roles and mutual respect in marriage, exploring why it’s...

    25 min

  5. OCT 3

    Ending Stay-at-Home Mom Shame

    Welcome back. It’s been a while since you’ve heard a good feminism rant from me, so that’s what we’re doing today. I’m ready to tackle the stigma around stay-at-home moms and the societal pressure to maintain a career. In this episode, I reflect on my own decision to pause my career to raise my children, challenging the ridiculous narrative that women should balance it all. I’m going to debunk the ‘hot mess mom’ stereotype because, honestly, I see motherhood as a dedicated and respectable rol...

    24 min

  6. SEP 26

    Money Talks with Kids: Advice from Financial Advisor Drew Nix

    Having worked in mortgages for years and now watching my kids grow up, I’m thinking about how to talk to them about money and investing. It strikes me that many parents struggle with this because they don’t fully grasp it themselves. To get some insight, I sat down with Drew Nix, my financial guru, to talk about empowering our kids with money smarts.Drew talks about how early financial education, like starting Roth IRAs and understanding mutual funds, can set our kids up for success. We even ...

    1h 26m

  7. SEP 19

    Pre-K Schedules & Breastfeeding with Tongue Ties

    Today, I’m diving into the whirlwind of Mac’s transition to full-time pre-K at a private school here in Knoxville. Let me tell you, it’s been a journey—from battling early morning routines to handling the long commutes. The rigid schedule has been tough on Mac, leading to exhaustion and those dreaded meltdowns. I just don't think every kid fits this mold.I’m also getting real about our breastfeeding journey, where we navigated the tricky waters of tongue and lip ties, and the painful revision...

    33 min

  8. SEP 12

    Rethinking Parenthood: Less Perfection, More Presence

    Today I'm talking about regrets and lessons learned. From the over-the-top birthday parties I used to throw to the rigid schedules I tried to force, I'm going to share how I've simplified things and focused on what really matters - quality time with my family. I'll also talk about how I've changed my approach to feeding, sleep, and dealing with my own stress and anxiety as a working mom.If you're a parent, I know you'll relate to a lot of this. And if you're not a parent yet, consider this a ...

    35 min
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Welcoming lively debates and personal discoveries that will prompt you to question the status quo - and maybe even change your mind.

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  • Creator
    Liz Durham
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2024 Being Different with Liz Durham
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