The Void Motherhood Couldn't Fill w/ Paula Banks

The Void Motherhood Couldn't Fill w/ Paula Banks

What happens when becoming a parent doesn't erase the wounds of your own childhood? In this deeply honest conversation, our guest, Paula Banks, shares how growing up with an emotionally absent father shaped her identity long before she became a mother. Determined not to repeat the past, she once believed the safest choice was to never have children at all. But motherhood has a way of revealing what we've buried. As she raised her two sons, she recognized how unresolved pain was influencing the way she parented. Through prayer, therapy, and intentional healing, she discovered that she didn't have to pass down what had been passed down to her. This episode is a reminder that healing and parenting can coexist. You don't have to come from a perfect family to build one rooted in emotional safety, grace, and connection. If you're navigating the effects of an absent parent, healing childhood wounds, or striving to break generational cycles, this conversation will encourage you to keep showing up with intention. Connect with Nailed It Motherhood Follow the podcast for more real conversations that empower parents to heal, grow, and lead their families with purpose. Stay Connected to Paula Banks Instagram: @authorpaulabanks [https://www.instagram.com/authorpaulabanks/], @litkidscreate [https://www.instagram.com/litkidscreate/] Facebook: Paula Watkins Banks [https://www.facebook.com/paula.w.banks] Website: www.paulaybanks.com [https://paulaybanks.com/], www.eionbooks.com [https://eionbooks.com/] Email: contact@paulaybanks.com Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2264507/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2264507/support] We might  have the recipe nobody wrote down! Shop Nailed It Motherhood [https://shopnaileditmotherhood.myshopify.com/] If you'd like to share your story, sign up to be a guest here! [https://forms.gle/9BPfXkkuxVdXNSQk8] Support Our Podcast by "Buying Me a Coffee" [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/naileditmotherhood]. Join the Conversation and Subscribe to our Podcast: www.naileditmotherhood.com  https://www.skool.com/nailed-it-motherhood-podcast-6812/about [https://www.skool.com/nailed-it-motherhood-podcast-6812/about] Follow us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nailed.it.motherhood.podcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/nailed.it.motherhood.podcast/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naileditmotherhood/ is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc [ https://www.instagram.com/naileditmotherhood/ is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] Podcast Credits Host & Producer: Tamara Eldridge Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/moire/new-life License code: 8BJOM5NVSQEO1S7X Rising Above (Short Version) BoDleasons https://pixabay.com/users/bodleasons-28047609/

Home is Where the LEARNING Is w/ Chris Linder

Are our children learning everything they need to thrive? Schools teach many important subjects—but what about critical thinking, financial literacy, creativity, and practical life skills? This week on Nailed It Motherhood, educator and Homeschool Remix author Chris Linder joins Tamara Eldridge for an eye-opening conversation about how parents can intentionally bridge the gaps in their child's education—without necessarily becoming full-time homeschoolers. Together, they discuss: ✨ What hybrid homeschooling really looks like ✨ Why curiosity is one of a child's greatest superpowers ✨ Practical ways to teach life skills at home ✨ How parents can raise confident, independent thinkers ✨ Why education doesn't have to stop when the school day ends Whether your child attends public, private, charter, or homeschool, this episode will challenge you to rethink what it truly means to prepare children for life. Because raising successful kids isn't about having all the answers—it's about teaching them how to find them. Connect with Chris: homeschoolremix.com [http://homeschoolremix.com] Homeschoolremix.substack.com  [http://Homeschoolremix.substack.com] Facebook: Homeschool Remix [https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122177031152248412&set=a.122100851624248412] Blue Sky: @homeschoolremix Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2264507/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2264507/support] We might  have the recipe nobody wrote down! Shop Nailed It Motherhood [https://shopnaileditmotherhood.myshopify.com/] If you'd like to share your story, sign up to be a guest here! [https://forms.gle/9BPfXkkuxVdXNSQk8] Support Our Podcast by "Buying Me a Coffee" [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/naileditmotherhood]. Join the Conversation and Subscribe to our Podcast: www.naileditmotherhood.com  https://www.skool.com/nailed-it-motherhood-podcast-6812/about [https://www.skool.com/nailed-it-motherhood-podcast-6812/about] Follow us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nailed.it.motherhood.podcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/nailed.it.motherhood.podcast/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naileditmotherhood/ is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc [ https://www.instagram.com/naileditmotherhood/ is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] Podcast Credits Host & Producer: Tamara Eldridge Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/moire/new-life License code: 8BJOM5NVSQEO1S7X Rising Above (Short Version) BoDleasons https://pixabay.com/users/bodleasons-28047609/

Lights, Camera, Action! Voice for the Voiceless w/ Regina Patterson

Some women spend years trying to be heard. Regina Patterson decided she would never be silenced again. In Lights, Camera, Action! Voice for the Voiceless, Regina shares how acting, writing, and producing became pathways to healing and self-expression after growing up without the freedom to use her voice. She speaks candidly about chasing her dreams while raising an autistic son, adapting to life's unexpected turns, and continuing to create despite the weight she carries. This conversation is a reminder that purpose does not disappear when motherhood gets hard—it often becomes clearer. Listener Note: This episode was slightly altered from its original structure due to major technical issues experienced during recording. Some planned elements were adjusted, but Regina's inspiring story and the core of our conversation remain unchanged. Tune in and be encouraged by a mother who continues to show up, speak out, and make space for others who have felt unseen. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2264507/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2264507/support] We might  have the recipe nobody wrote down! Shop Nailed It Motherhood [https://shopnaileditmotherhood.myshopify.com/] If you'd like to share your story, sign up to be a guest here! [https://forms.gle/9BPfXkkuxVdXNSQk8] Support Our Podcast by "Buying Me a Coffee" [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/naileditmotherhood]. Join the Conversation and Subscribe to our Podcast: www.naileditmotherhood.com  https://www.skool.com/nailed-it-motherhood-podcast-6812/about [https://www.skool.com/nailed-it-motherhood-podcast-6812/about] Follow us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nailed.it.motherhood.podcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/nailed.it.motherhood.podcast/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naileditmotherhood/ is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc [ https://www.instagram.com/naileditmotherhood/ is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] Podcast Credits Host & Producer: Tamara Eldridge Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/moire/new-life License code: 8BJOM5NVSQEO1S7X Rising Above (Short Version) BoDleasons https://pixabay.com/users/bodleasons-28047609/

Real Talk: Unspoken Truths w/ Tamara Eldridge

This week on Nailed It Motherhood, Tamara Eldridge sits down for an intimate solo episode sharing the unspoken truths many mothers carry silently. From becoming a mother before feeling emotionally, financially, or mentally prepared… to grieving former versions of yourself while loving your children deeply… Tamara opens up about the emotional weight, identity shifts, overstimulation, invisible labor, and pressure mothers face every day. This episode creates space for honesty without shame and vulnerability without judgment. It’s a reminder that admitting motherhood is hard does not make you ungrateful — it makes you human. If you’ve ever: *  felt overwhelmed by emotional labor,  *  needed a break without guilt,  *  missed who you were before kids,  *  wanted support instead of advice,  *  or struggled to feel seen while carrying everyone else…  this conversation is for you. Because healing begins when moms stop pretending they’re fine. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2264507/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2264507/support] We might  have the recipe nobody wrote down! Shop Nailed It Motherhood [https://shopnaileditmotherhood.myshopify.com/] If you'd like to share your story, sign up to be a guest here! [https://forms.gle/9BPfXkkuxVdXNSQk8] Support Our Podcast by "Buying Me a Coffee" [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/naileditmotherhood]. Join the Conversation and Subscribe to our Podcast: www.naileditmotherhood.com  https://www.skool.com/nailed-it-motherhood-podcast-6812/about [https://www.skool.com/nailed-it-motherhood-podcast-6812/about] Follow us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nailed.it.motherhood.podcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/nailed.it.motherhood.podcast/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naileditmotherhood/ is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc [ https://www.instagram.com/naileditmotherhood/ is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] Podcast Credits Host & Producer: Tamara Eldridge Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/moire/new-life License code: 8BJOM5NVSQEO1S7X Rising Above (Short Version) BoDleasons https://pixabay.com/users/bodleasons-28047609/

Juggling Pads, Partner and Pull-Ups w/ Dr. Tiffany Sayles

Living “The Dream” took on a whole new meaning for Dr. Tiffany Sayles when she realized that having the marriage, the career, and the big family she always wanted also required intentional upkeep. In this episode, Dr. Sayles opens up about the work it takes to maintain faith, love, identity, and self-care through life’s challenges. By learning who she was outside of her responsibilities and giving herself permission to simply be “okay,” she found the strength to persevere. Now, she encourages other parents to set boundaries, prioritize self-care, and lean into faith while nurturing their relationships and themselves. This conversation is a powerful reminder that sustaining the life you prayed for requires care for yourself, too. Connect with Dr. Tiffany Sayles Instagram: @Dr.TSayles [https://www.instagram.com/dr.tsayles/] Facebook: Tiffany Sayles [https://www.facebook.com/tiffany.sayles] Website: drtiffanysayles.com [https://drtiffanysayles.com/] YouTube: Author Dr. Tiffany Sayles [https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorDr.TiffanySayles] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2264507/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2264507/support] We might  have the recipe nobody wrote down! Shop Nailed It Motherhood [https://shopnaileditmotherhood.myshopify.com/] If you'd like to share your story, sign up to be a guest here! [https://forms.gle/9BPfXkkuxVdXNSQk8] Support Our Podcast by "Buying Me a Coffee" [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/naileditmotherhood]. Join the Conversation and Subscribe to our Podcast: www.naileditmotherhood.com  https://www.skool.com/nailed-it-motherhood-podcast-6812/about [https://www.skool.com/nailed-it-motherhood-podcast-6812/about] Follow us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nailed.it.motherhood.podcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/nailed.it.motherhood.podcast/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naileditmotherhood/ is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc [ https://www.instagram.com/naileditmotherhood/ is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] Podcast Credits Host & Producer: Tamara Eldridge Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/moire/new-life License code: 8BJOM5NVSQEO1S7X Rising Above (Short Version) BoDleasons https://pixabay.com/users/bodleasons-28047609/