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Mama Opportunities

Julia K. Murray
Mama Opportunities
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    You've Got to Go Through It

    09/21/2026 | 9 mins.
    When difficult situations happen, we have to push through them. Avoiding will not work, glazing over them won't produce growth, so we must have some forward movement. It has become a mantra I remind myself, "You have to go through it."
    We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen & Helen Oxenbury
    Capable by Sissy Goff and David Thomas
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    The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."
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    Tell Yourself the Truth

    09/14/2026 | 11 mins.
    Have you ever acted in a situation where you felt embarrassed about it later? I had that experience in Costco. In this episode I talk both about sharing with your kids the times when you mess up and the importance of telling yourself the truth.
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    The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."
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    A Mental Pegboard for Meal Planning

    09/07/2026 | 7 mins.
    Do you ever feel overwhelmed by meal planning? When you can decide on categories, then it is just a matter of placing a recipe in that category. I think of it like a mental pegboard.
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    The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."
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    A Mama's Agency in Sibling Relationships

    08/31/2026 | 14 mins.
    What is our role in fostering sibling relationships? How can we use our agency to promote understanding and enjoyment of the other person?
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    The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."
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    Remembering These Years

    08/24/2026 | 12 mins.
    You often hear people say, "The days are long, but the years are short." How do you want to document and record the funny things kids say and the growth that you observe during their childhood?
    Book Mentioned: Teaching from Rest by Sarah MacKenzie
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    The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."
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About Mama Opportunities
A short, encouraging podcast for Moms discussing common scenarios we encounter in daily life. With each scenario I will ask, “What is the opportunity?” and offer thoughts for consideration and questions that Moms can use as a springboard for reflection in their own lives.
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