Not Terrible Podcast
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#46: Trauma Bond Relationships
Jess and Mary discuss trauma bond relationships: what they are, what they look like, and what we can do to heal them. For show notes or podcast extras, visit www.notterriblepodcast.com
#46: Transitioning Special Needs Kids with Sierra Holmes
Jess and Mary speak with Sierra Holmes about what happens when special needs kids outgrow the school setting. What's next? What's normal? Where can we get help? For show notes and podcast extras, visit www.notterriblepodcast.com
#45: Leaning Into the Pain
Jess and Mary talk about pain and growth when all they really want to do is skip over that part. For show notes and podcast extras, visit www.notterriblepodcast.com
#44: Brainspotting with Brooke Randolph
Jess and Mary discuss brainspotting with guest therapist, Brooke Randolph. They learn what it is, how it works, and who it might benefit. For show notes and podcast extras, visit www.notterriblepodcast.com
#43: Advocating for Our Kids in School
Jess and Mary talk about how to advocate for our kids (of all abilities) in school. They bring different perspectives, both as parents and Mary as an educator, to the table as they talk about making sure kids are getting the best of what our educational s
#42: Let's Talk About Prayer
Just like the podcast, Jess and Mary are continuing to ask questions and seek more understanding. On episode 42, Jess shares what she’s thinking and learning about prayer and her relationships with God. Even if this isn’t your jam, we’d love for you to li
#41: Diet Culture with Lauren Rieker
We’re surrounded and overwhelmed by diet culture, and we don’t even realize it. Episode 41 features guest Lauren Rieker, a licensed dietician and owner of Renovate Your Plate as she helps Jess and Mary tackle some lies and wrong attitudes about their bodi
#40: Gray-Area Drinking
Jess and Mary are back with a new format, a new introduction, and new topics. Episode #40 is about gray-area drinking. Jess shares her struggles with alcohol, what’s she’s learning, and what’s happening right now. For show notes and podcast extras, visit
#39: Season 4 Wrap-Up
Jess and Mary recap their favorite episodes of season 4. They take questions and comments from listeners and tell you what's to come in season 5. For show notes and podcast extras, visit www.notterriblepodcast.com
#38: Everything Happens For A Reason Book Club Discussion
On this episode, Jess and Mary are discussing this season's book club selection, Everything Happens For A Reason and Other Lies I've Loved by Kate Bowler. Bowler tells her journey of an early age cancer diagnosis and how she grapples with the reality of