Boy Mom Podcast

Coach Tim Brown Joins Suzanne Carawan, Host of the Boy Mom Podcast to Talk About What Boys Won't Do

Meet Coach Tim Brown, a lifelong coach, educator, pastor, author, father, and advocate for raising strong boys. In this episode, Tim talks about his mother who raised him and his siblings single-handedly and how this affected how he thought of his role. Tim talks about what it is to honor his mother and to live a life knowing that he fulfilled his part as a son on earth. Tim talks about his work with Fellowship of Christian Athletes and his books that are broken down by chapter on what middle school and older boys need to understand to be good followers of Jesus. Tim's insight and practical tips are must-see/must-hear words of wisdom for all mothers--even if they are not always easy to hear. Tim reminds us of the critical role that men play in the rearing of boys and why moms always making everything better can be to the detriment of raising strong, resilient men. An episode that is full of wisdom that comes from Tim's experience and servant leadership heart.

Dr. Marsha Nelson joins Suzanne Carawan on the Boy Mom Podcast

Meet Dr. Marsha Nelson, a surgeon who is married to another surgeon, and has been able to raise four boys with the oldest now in college. Marsha shares with us her amazing story and the methods that she's used that has people stopping in restaurants to compliment the behavior of her sons. Married to a now retired military officer, Marsha talks about the trials and tribulations of having to continuously move throughout her motherhood and being able to go through almost an entire pregnancy while her husband was deployed overseas. Her down-to-earth nature and self-deprecating comments showcases how approachable and practical Marsha is as both a mother and a medical professional. Her poise and analytical approach is her power and she is a model of fortitude and never giving up. Marsha also talks about the evolution of her faith and how the birth and passing of her daughter brought her much closer to God. Her perseverance and passion for servant leadership is an inspiration to us all.

Carroll S. Golden, Author & Retirement Synthesist Joins Suzanne Carawan on the Boy Mom Podcast

Carroll S. Golden, best-selling author and longevity & retirement synthesist joins Suzanne Carawan, host of the Boy Mom Podcast to talk about her son, Eric. Carroll is a career female executive who doesn't pull any punches when talking about the sacrifice and sheer determination that went into being a single mother while working in the financial services industry, a historically (and still!) male-dominated industry. Despite the odds, Carroll's smarts, work ethic, and ability to reinvent herself paid dividends as she took one position after another in order to climb the ladder and provide for her children. Moving seven times during her son's childhood, Carroll is very candid in assessing what she feels she did well and what she didn't. She provides sage advice throughout the podcast and emphasizes the role of vulnerability that mothers should not shy away from when seeking help with their sons. Whether turning to other mothers or her son's coaches, Carroll is clear that mothering a boy is not for the faint of heart. Now a mother of a grown son who, himself, has a son, Carroll continues to work hard and has recently released her fourth book "Leading in the New Retirement Era: How to Lead, Adapt, and Win in an AI-Driven World", a best-seller that provides advice to financial advisors and retirees as to how to best plan for longevity and achieve financial freedom for yourself and your family.

Ryan McCann Talks About His Mom, Suzanne, on the Boy Mom Podcast

Meet Ryan McCann, only son of Suzanne, who joins us on this episode of the Boy Mom Podcast. Ryan is a student-athlete in graduate school at Seton Hill University and joins us to give perspective on his life and ever-evolving relationship with his mother. We gain special insight into his thinking at different points of his life and how he has come to appreciate and greatly value the relationship he now has with his mom. This episode will particularly warm the hearts of any mother who has a middle or high school teen who doesn't communicate and worries that this phase will be like this forever! Ryan walks us through the phases of his relationship and is very candid in discussing various time periods of his relationships.

Stephanie Karr: Creator of Iam the Lamb

Meet Stephanie Karr, a college faculty member teaching pharmacology & toxicology, as well as a visionary author and product developer of Christian-focused books and keepsakes that center around a lamb named "Iam". The name came to Stephanie in a moment of divine providence and she later learned that Iam is Hebrew for "He will be" or "He is" and this reinforced the name of her main character, an adorable lamb that undertakes adventures that lead him (and the reader) closer to Christ's teachings. During our time together, we talk about Stephanie's marriage that was first founded in Christian friendship and then grew to welcome two daughters and a pair of identical twin boys. We talk through Stephanie's walk with faith through her pregnancies and her desire to help lead more individuals and families into a positive, Christ-focused relationship. Her desire is that her Iam the Lamb keepsake gifts and books will be enjoyed by families year-after-year to establish tradition and create special memories for each season. Stephanie's latest book which focuses on Iam the Lamb's adventures during Advent showcases the many symbols and their meanings during the season leading up to Christmas. It can be paired with the plush lamb and next year, a beautiful wooden Advent calendar will also be available for sale to round out the offering. Stephanie's future projects include seeing both of her twin boys off to college in 2026 and expanding her product line to include baby clothing and keepsakes.