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After 10 seasons and 5 years of the pod, we're running down the top episodes according to listeners and our own favs. It's like Spotify Wrapped for Just Ask Your Mom!  Since airing our first episode in 2021, we've laughed, cried, reminisced, learned and changed....and we hope we've been an encouragement and a bright spot for you!

**PG-13** We're telling it like it is and filling in the gaps on areas you probably didn't touch on in that premarital counseling. It's surprising how many women & men don't know some of the basics about sex or have relied on bogus input from porn. It's a skill, takes practice, and is super important relationship glue in marriage.    Archer Physical Therapy in Nashville Sheet Music She Comes First

We've come a long way, baby!  In this episode, we're talking about the sexual revolution, the economics of sex, and how all the freedom we're so fond of may have turned out to be less of a blessing than we thought.

**PG-13** It's not enough to have the traditional birds & bees talk with your kids about sex anymore. There's a whole new landscape that's changed quickly over the past decade. We're getting frank here and talking about some topics that you might want to think about addressing.

The term tradwife (short for traditional wife) is popping up all over social media. There's some nuance to the modern role that we thought was worth digging into. Why all the interest in tradwifery and should you aspire to be one??

For our upcoming holiday season, we're re-airing a classic episode from our archives about hospitality.  It's not about stressing over clean baseboards.

We're gearing up for Thanksgiving with this class rewind from our "cultivate" series.  Why gratitude is important, how to focus on this virtue and some tips for practicing it with kids!

We're replaying a classic conversation about near-death experiences, with someone who's actually had the experience herself. If you're on the fence about whether there's an afterlife, this episode might give a hint.

Astrology has become increasingly popular among teens and young adults over the past decade. 65% of people between the ages of 14 and 29 read their horoscope on accessible apps daily and often make life decisions based on it.  What's the harm in "knowing your sign?"

Find yourself yelling a lot?  Responding at Level 10 to a Level 3 situation?  Our guest, Kristin Cogan, licensed therapist, coach and Texas mom of 5 talked with us about how to calm that feeling of overwhelm and practice some emotional hygiene. Kristin’s IG  ImperfectlyWonderfulMotherhood

Are you a crier or a stoic? Is one better for you than another? We're talking about ugly crying, having a good cry, and what all those tears might be good for on this episode. A baby's cry might trigger you or cue the nurture reflex. What might those responses say about you?

This warm conversation with Deana Thayer went in lots of directions!  She's a mom of 5 with over 20 years' experience in the marriage & family sphere, part of a blended family, and a wise new friend. Something for everyone in this fun conversation.

Few things can be as frustrating as arguing with your child at the end of a long day about getting to bed on time. We're sharing what worked (or didn't) with our own kids as well as some tried-and-true tips for simple bedtime solutions.

Mom of two, Misa Pignataro joins us on this episode to talk about picky eaters, the all-important "flavor window" from 6-18 months, and how to make food a high-adventure/low pressure issue in your family.  We're looking at common food struggles and how to address them.   https://www.misascleankitchen.com/

"If you have divorced parents, you're probably not doing fine." Our guest, Kent Darcie, founder of Adults With Divorced Parents Ministries in Michigan, sheds light on issues most ADPs commonly face. We also get into "gray divorce," projected to triple from 1990 to 2030, and the unique challenges faced by adults experiencing their parents divorce after they leave the nest.  Some of the resources mentioned in this episode: http://hope4adp.com Choose a Better Path by Kent Darcie Leila Miller Primal Loss The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce Between Two Worlds: The Inner Lives of Children of Divorce