Don't Call Your Mother Dude: Recent Episodes
Jo McGuire
Jo and Sarah have mother-daughter talks about anything and everything that you always wanted to talk to your mom about.
Jo and Sarah talk about the recent harsh criticism and public shaming of Bridget Fonda, why fat-shaming is accepted as a moral failure and how to change these perceptions. #LeaveBridgetAlone
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When we feel guilty for taking care of ourselves, it is a waste of time or is it simply a perk of being alive?
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Sarah and Jo discuss how to recognize your life's passion versus what brings you true pleasure and relaxation. Cue Chariots of Fire theme music.
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We review 2021, judge the neighbor's dog walking practices and look forward to 2022. We'll need a table sprite, thank you very much.
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Christmas 2021 had lots of wonderful moments! And WTH is cute aggression?!?
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When it comes to social situations do you fear missing out? Enjoy missing out? Or regret missing out? Wherever you find yourself, don't blame others!
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Special guest interview with Jo's grandson ... the amazing G!
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Sometimes, you have to be in your feelings
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Welcome Baby Tate! It was all supposed to be "textbook" and then everything went wrong. How Sarah and baby are doing now.
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When people attack you but they are really mad at themselves.
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We are learning about the narcissists in our lives and what we should do to set boundaries for ourselves.
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What if you love your friend or family member but can't stand their partner? What to do? And raccoons are otherwise known as Washing Bears.
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We are getting pro-active about how to handle those with Substance-Use Disorders in our lives and this week, we went to Al-Anon to see if it's for us. Jo and Sarah each describe their impressions, what they learned, and whether or not they will go back.
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We discuss our favorite past Halloween costumes and there me be an accidental racial slur? Oh my.
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Jo butts in to other people's business. What would you do?
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When you're really ticked off ... should you vent it out or find something better to do?
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What do boundaries look like when an emotionally immature person points their cannons in your direction?
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WHY do we still need "Take Back the Night" events on college campuses? Has anything really changed for victims of sexual assault? Jo & Sarah interview Emma Hart, who is raising awareness through her campus SOSHA program.
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What is Trauma Dumping and how do you handle it? Let's discuss.
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Can you listen to a friend, truly be there for them and NOT judge? Let's discuss.
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After a big road trip ... our brains are all over the map. And we discuss a bit about negative self-talk.
Do you lead or follow in the Deception Dance? When is it time to stop participating? We explore these questions in this episode.
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Sarah and Jo compare notes on the differences in birthing classes 30+ years apart
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Jo discovers what Feminism is truly all about on a midnight drive through the desert.
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Sarah asks Jo how to avoid passing anxiety on to your children and they discuss if and how this may be possible.
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Jo and Sarah discuss how young adults can disentangle from an over-controlling parent.
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How to be the parent of an adult child without over-reacting to their real-life mistakes. Sarah asks Jo how to avoid a panic-lifestyle as a parent.
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This week we discuss the different types of uncomfortability and what they mean to us.
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This week we discuss how comparison will kill you, but it will also kill your friendships. Also we relay the particulars of a very soggy camping trip!
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Today we talk about some social media do's and don'ts, as well as we give some unsolicited legal advice.
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When we tell needless lies to children - or NOT.
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Lots going on for Jo & Sarah but the biggest news of all ... it's a ____!
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We kinda talk about everything today while Sarah eats crackers.
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COVID strikes back with more family addiction rising to the surface and we struggle with our responses. What is the next right thing?
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Sarah and Jo are back after back-to-back road trips. This is the re-cap episode of our adventures!
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How two-faced people affect your world-view and self-image when you least expect it.
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Sarah and Jo mark one year in podcasting and look forward to Year Two! Thank you for joining us in our conversations! We love you guys. xoxoxo
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Lessons learned this week with a job resignation. Just do the hardest thing first and get it done!
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Access to information changes everything! Sarah knows SO MUCH MORE than Jo did when she had babies. And ... maybe TOO much?
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We have our first in-house guest! Cassandra McGuire joins us and we do a deep dive into advice we would give our past selves.
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What is gratitude and why is it important even if it seems like everything mostly sucks? Let's take the time to remember that we are blessed.
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Jo gives updates on her mom's surgery and why her dad hates fancy pasta.
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Who? What? When? Where? What is happening right now? Oh yeah ... baby news!
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Sarah shares her realization that an inappropriate incident at work was actually an attempted sexual assault and how she is dealing with the realization and fall-out 6 years later.
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The rest of the story ... how & why Jo broke away and discovered that ... YEP, that definitely was a cult. What Sarah's role has been in the healing journey.
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Jo describes how her family came to be in a cult and what life was like on the inside
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The title pretty much says it all.
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Sarah shares how she fought her way out of a situational depression and the choices she made to keep a better mental attitude, improve her physical health and focus on positivity.
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Jo & Sarah talk about how you are an entire person regardless of your relationship status.
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Do every little thing you can to make each day better and here's where you start
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When Words With Friends is a dating app and you find out your dad never wanted to have kids. It's just another day for Jo and Sarah.
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Is it ever too late to piece the truth of your family story together and have the relationships you've always wanted? Jo and Sarah dive into false family paradigms.
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Jo has ennui and it's mostly politics fault. Let's discuss. Note: This episode contains some swears.
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Our thoughts on the events of the past week in the United States.
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Why Sarah never tells her mom she's getting a tattoo until the ink is dry.
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It's a lost recording that we just found! We literally have no idea what this episode is about.
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When you think you're having a bad day, it could get a whole lot worse.
Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of an active shooter situation. Listen with care.
Sarah and Jo share favorite memories, traditions, gifts and so much more!
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In this episode we explore the signs and symptoms of ADD/ADHD in women, and we lightly discuss why it's so often misdiagnosed or completely undiagnosed when it comes to women.
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The importance of maintaining your own grown-up family relationships and CareBears 2020.
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How to be grateful.... even it it's 2020.
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Jo & Sarah dig into Sarah's very weird Saturday night. Is her brain broken? Or is the world on fire?
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Are you eating your COVID feelings? How do we stop? Let's discuss
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Jo & Sarah talk about relationship dynamics when we have unspoken expectations of people and then they let us down. As they inevitably do!
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Happy Halloween!
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Does a college degree make or break a person's future? Jo & Sarah talk about parent's expectations around their children's future and the pros and cons of what value there is in those expectations.
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Sarah is a Triceratops and asks if parents play favorites ... or do they simply have to deal with each child differently? And who gets to be Jeff Goldblum in this episode? It's probably Jo.
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How to have hard conversations with people you love when they decide to drink a box of wine for no good reason. Part 2
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We are chasing chickens and watching our friends smoke cigarettes. What are you up to? How to have hard conversations Part 1
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Sarah has a realization about feeling helpless to help and Jo talks her through it. We've got this.
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Improving your quality as a doormat still means you let people walk all over you. Let's STOP doing that!
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It's been a zoo around here. Jo & Sarah talk dogs, cats and other critters that keep life interesting.
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Jo & Sarah talk about how the family support system is more than words and what the "doing" part looks like.
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Did Sarah and Jo take their own advice and schedule planned relaxation this week? What worked and what didn't, and Fried Green Tomatoes are always a good idea.
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Special guest and mother of 6 Jocelyn MacGregor takes us on a journey down the jackalope hole and walks us through her thoughts on teaching children how to be discerning.
Disclaimer: This interview was recorded via Zoom and therefore has maybe more than a few audio problems. We've done our best to clean it up, but a few drags and skips still remain.
How do you manage stress? Do you feel like you've earned the right to relax? WHAT does that mean? It means we may have a problem with managing stress. Let's work on that.
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Dealing with our own personal Yeezus this week, we discuss the ups and downs of family addiction and mental health struggles.
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Bitter much? Do you know how to forgive with boundaries? Jo learns important lessons on healthy forgiveness from Sarah. #DCYMDpodcast
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Are you hiding shameful secrets? Or owning your mistakes and recognizing it's ok to be human, mess up and learn lessons? Jo & Sarah talk about the difference and how freeing it feels to be transparent. #DCYMDpodcast
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We live in Colorado! There's pot everywhere. What you may or may not want to know about that.
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YOU ARE ENOUGH! Jo talks about growing up with expectations that marriage and motherhood were the only options and Sarah shares how her worldview was shaped differently.
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Sarah & Jo talk about boundaries when toxic people move in and out of your life, sucking away your time and energy.
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We all hate conflict but Sarah loves drama!
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Jo gets hate-followed and Sarah explains what that is. If you're hate-following? You may want to re-think a few things. #DCYMDpodcast
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Jo & Sarah welcome July with some conversation about how racism is created, half-birthdays and also Happy Birthday to 'Murica.
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Everyone has a journey of faith. Jo & Sarah discuss theirs and how church experiences have altered their views on faith and God.
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CONTENT WARNING: These episodes contain references to drug use, mental illness, and suicide. Growing up with a sibling who's addicted. Sarah shares how her older brother's addiction affected her teen years and shares how she felt isolated, afraid and like she had to keep secrets.
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CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains references to drug use, mental illness, and suicide. Life with addiction. Sarah interviews Jo on what it was like to be the parent of an addict.
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Jo & Sarah say something.
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Ever feel like you're the ONLY one going through a SUCKFEST in life? Sarah does too. And she tells her Mom all about it. Also, RIP Roy Rogers.
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Jo and Sarah talk about growing up with uniquely difficult big brothers. Sibling rivalry, toxic household environments and feeling invisible. This week Jo interviews Sarah about how she coped.
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Jo & Sarah talk about life with challenging children as Jo shares what life was like with her oldest son who finds trouble around every corner. This week Sarah interviews Jo to see how she copes as the parent of a difficult child.
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Jo asks Sarah, "What is a Karen?" and discuss how and when their communication began to break-down around family trauma.
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Have you gained your COVID 19 yet? Jo and Sarah talk about food relationships: healthy & unhealthy
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Jo & Sarah talk about life in Quarantine
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Jo & Sarah talk about Sarah's decision to elope on the one year anniversary of what "should" have been the BIG wedding day.
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Jo and Sarah introduce their new podcast, "Don't Call Your Mother Dude!" and invite you to join the Mother/Daughter conversation.
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