May 5, 2021 · 1 hr
GM
Kids & Family
Girl Mom Podcast
Kari Kampakis
Girls today face unprecedented challenges - and so do their parents. From anxiety, loneliness, and depression to struggles with friendships, body image, and self-worth, it's a perfect storm of challenges. For girl moms, big questions have emerged: How can we help them thrive? How can we offer hope, wisdom, calm, and strength? In this podcast, Kari Kampakis, a mom of 4 girls and author of 6 books, unites women who aim to be strong mothers raising empowered daughters. Addressing modern-day issues through the lens of faith, Kari helps mothers feel less alone, more encouraged, and more equipped to build strong relationships.
- 107 episodes
- Updated Monday
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- GMApr 19, 2021 · 7 min
Ep. 21: The Challenge of Our 40s: Learning to “Be the Adult”
Some of your hardest seasons of parenting are also your hardest seasons of life. And in your 40s - a time of major transition as you're raising teens, launching teens, burying parents, and facing Big League Stress - it's easy to feel overwhelmed and unequipped. Join Kari as she talks about the wrestling she's done and the insights that helped her better understand and navigate this season. Ep. 21 Show Notes: o Kari’s new book: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter o Kari’s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? o Kari’s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/ o Contact Kari at kari@karikampakis.com and follow her on Instagram and Facebook
- GMMar 27, 2021 · 13 min
Ep. 20: Talking to Your Daughter About "Mean Girls"
In a world that lacks kindness, mean behavior is on the rise. And for children and teens, just beginning to see how hurtful people can be, the wounds can be deep and devastating. In this episode, Kari offers a framework to help you explain mean girl behavior, discuss an empowered response, and point your daughter toward the high road that God can ultimately bless. EPISODE 20 Show Notes: o Order Kari’s new book: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter o Kari’s 1st book for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know o Kari’s 2nd book for teen girls: Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? o Kari’s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/ o Contact Kari at kari@karikampakis.com and follow her on Instagram and Facebook
- GMFeb 27, 2021 · 16 min
Ep. 19: When You Don't Care for Your Son's Girlfriend
One of the fastest ways for your son (or your daughter) to get off-track is through a bad relationship with the opposite sex. Yet what wise parents know is how bluntly stating your opinion can push a teenager away and deeper into the arms of a bad influence. Join Kari as she tackles this topic inspired by a group text among old friends. As kids grow up, parents move from a position of power to a position of influence, and Kari will share ideas on how to talk about healthy dating in a way that inspires your teenager to listen. Ep. 19 Show Notes: o Kari’s new book: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter o Sissy Goff's book The Back Door to Your Teen's Heart o Andy Stanley Podcast o Kari’s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? o Kari’s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/ o Contact Kari at kari@karikampakis.com and follow her on Instagram and Facebook
- GMJan 16, 2021 · 9 min
Ep. 18: Please Don't Tell Your Daughter "Girls are Mean"
You may have said it - or wanted to say it. When your daughter comes home crying after another girl hurts her, it’s tempting to repeat this popular cliché. But is it helpful? And can it deter girls from building real friendships if they believe this stereotype is 100% true? Join Kari as she offers an alternative - and more hopeful - point of view. This message is also available as a post on Kari’s blog. Ep. 18 Show Notes: o Order Kari’s new book: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter o Kari’s 1st book for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know o Kari’s 2nd book for teen girls: Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? o Kari’s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/ o Contact Kari at kari@karikampakis.com and follow her on Instagram and Facebook
- GMJan 9, 2021 · 6 min
Ep. 17: Helping Your Child Resolve Peer Conflict
When trouble arises between your child and a friend or classmate, your first instinct is not always your best instinct. You can amplify matters by getting involved too quickly. Join Kari as she offers 4 guidelines to help you think through situations and guide your child in a crucial relationship skill. This message is also available on Kari's blog. Ep. 17 Show Notes: o Order Kari’s new book: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter o Kari’s 1st book for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know o Kari’s 2nd book for teen girls: Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? o Kari’s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/ o Contact Kari at kari@karikampakis.com and follow her on Instagram and Facebook
- GMNov 14, 2020 · 11 min
Ep. 16: To the Girl with a Broken Heart
The teen years bring new experiences - like dating and breaking up. When your daughter ends a relationship with a guy she really liked, it can be painful. Join Kari as she shares thoughts to offer comfort and hope to your daughter (or son) after a breakup. This message will also be available as a new article on Kari's blog. Ep. 16 Show Notes: o Order Kari’s new book: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter o Kari’s 1st book for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know o Kari’s 2nd book for teen girls: Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? o Kari’s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/ o Contact Kari at kari@karikampakis.com and follow her on Instagram and Facebook
- GMNov 1, 2020 · 7 min
Ep. 15: Every Mom Needs a Safe Place to Vent (That's Not Facebook)
As a mom, you need to vent. You need safe places to be real and process your rawest, most nitty-gritty emotions. Oftentimes, however, what should keep as private conversations with friends turn into public conversations on Facebook - leading to hurt feelings, damaged relationships, and dirty laundry that's better unaired. Join Kari as she talks about the importance of having an adult network that lets you get frustrations off your chest and calm down so you can stay strong for your children and credible online. Ep. 15 Show Notes: o Order Kari’s new book: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter o Kari’s 1st book for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know o Kari’s 2nd book for teen girls: Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? o Kari’s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/ o Contact Kari at kari@karikampakis.com and follow her on Instagram and Facebook
- GMOct 24, 2020 · 7 min
Ep. 14: When Your Daughter Doubts Her Beauty
Most females are hard on themselves - and even more detrimental than the critics of this world are the critics inside their heads. Join Kari as she talks about self-image, self-love, the conversations our daughters have with themselves, and how we - as mothers - can take to heart the same lessons we aim to teach. Ep. 14 Show Notes: o Order Kari’s new book: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter o Kari’s 1st book for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know o Kari’s 2nd book for teen girls: Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? o Kari’s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/ o Contact Kari at kari@karikampakis.com and follow her on Instagram and Facebook
- GMOct 17, 2020 · 5 min
Ep. 13: Want Your Teen to Listen? Be Concise
Do you ever get too chatty and see your teenagers' eyes glaze over as you give life lessons? With teens, attention spans are limited, and you are lucky to get 30 seconds of a life lesson in. Being clear, concise, and brief – and not asking too many questions – helps keep them talking. It enables deeper, more meaningful conversations. Join Kari as she shares what she's learned about being heard by the next generation. Ep. 13 Show Notes: o Order Kari’s new book: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter o Sissy Goff book: Intentional Parenting o Kari’s 1st book for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know o Kari’s 2nd book for teen girls: Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? o Kari’s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/ o Contact Kari at kari@karikampakis.com and follow her on Instagram and Facebook
- GMOct 10, 2020 · 10 min
Ep. 12: When Your Child Says "I'm Ready" - But You're Not
Motherhood is a constant dance of loving children and letting them go. As teenagers turn 16, it ushers in a new season where graduation feel startingly close and new emotions start to evolve. Join Kari as she shares thoughts on navigating these emotions and watching kids growing up. This message is also available as a new article on Kari's blog. Ep. 12 Show Notes: o Kari’s new book for moms: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter o Kari’s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? o Kari’s blog o Camp Hollymont o Give Them Wings book o Contact Kari at kari@karikampakis.com and follow her on Instagram and Facebook
- GMOct 3, 2020 · 19 min
Ep. 11: 10 Dating Truths Girls Should Know
Even if you tell your daughter all the right messages at home, she'll hear all the wrong messages from the world. In dating, it's easy for girls to get misguided and misled as they search for true love. Join Kari for this crucial conversation that offers talking points to share as you have dialogue about boys. An abridged version of this message is also available as a new article on Kari's blog. Ep. 11 Show Notes: o Kari’s new book for moms: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter o Kari’s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? o Kari’s blog o Contact Kari at kari@karikampakis.com and follow her on Instagram and Facebook
- GMSep 26, 2020 · 38 min
Ep. 10: God's Grace is Bigger than Any Parent Fail (with Alice Churnock)
No parent is perfect - we know that - yet in the journey of parenthood, we struggle to show ourselves grace. We believe the enemy's lies that keep us feeling defeated rather than living with the hope of Christ. In this episode (originally featured on Ask Alice, part of Rooted Youth Ministry), Kari is interviewed by Alice Churnock, a sought-after counselor of teenage girls. Join Alice and Kari for a vulnerable conversation about raising adolescents, influencing teens, and showing the love of God in the parent-teen relationship. o Ask Alice Podcast o Kari’s new book for moms: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter
- GMSep 13, 2020 · 19 min
Ep. 9: 15 Conversations to Have with Your Teenage Daughter
Today's teenagers get inundated with voices - people telling them who to be, what to do, and how to think - and they need their parents' help to tune into God's quiet whisper. In this episode, Kari shares key conversations to help you connect with your teenager, prepare her for the road ahead, and get her thinking about her choices before she's in a situation. With topics that range from mental health and eating disorders to spiritual warfare and learning to say no, this is one conversation you don't want to miss. o Kari’s new book for moms: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter o Kari’s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? o Kari’s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/ o Contact Kari at kari@karikampakis.com and follow her on Instagram and Facebook
- GMAug 29, 2020 · 13 min
Ep. 8: Don't Struggle Alone
God created us for community so that we won’t do life alone. Too often, however, we keep our struggles to ourselves and suffer in silence. In this episode, Kari encourages parents to create a family climate of truth telling and raw honesty. She shares how she spent half her life bottling up her emotions and hiding her most vulnerable side – until taking baby steps in the right direction helped her push past fear and awkwardness. When we bring our deepest truths to light, we build deeper, richer, and more authentic relationships. We gain protection from the enemy and the support and strength we need to get through our darkest days. EPISODE 8 Show Notes o Kari’s new book for moms: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter o Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend: Boundaries o Dorotheos of Gaza: Discourses and Sayings o Kari’s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? o Kari’s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/ o Contact Kari at kari@karikampakis.com and follow her on Instagram and Facebook
- GMAug 22, 2020 · 19 min
Ep. 7: Be Your Child's Prayer Warrior
God answers prayers - but He can’t answer prayers that we don’t pray. Even if you're new to faith, or walking just one step ahead of your child, you can be a powerful prayer warrior. You can equip your child spiritually and point them to the source of all peace. In this episode, Kari shares chapter 10 from the audiobook of Love Her Well: Pray for Her and Empower Her Through Faith. Join Kari for specific prayers relevant to children and teenagers, and for encouragement in speaking prayers that outlive your time on earth. EPISODE 8 Show Notes: o Order Kari’s new book: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter o Kari’s 1st book for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know o Kari’s 2nd book for teen girls: Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? o Kari’s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/ o Contact Kari at kari@karikampakis.com and follow her on Instagram and Facebook
- GMAug 15, 2020 · 10 min
Ep. 6: Protecting Your Teenager's Privacy
As moms, we want our teenagers to confide in us. We long to be their safe place and sounding board, yet earning their trust is a privilege that we lose if we betray their confidence. When parents divulge too much, teenagers shut down or quit talking together. In this episode, Kari talks about protecting your teenager’s privacy while still getting the support you need to parent through a challenging season. As your kids grow older, your circle of trusted advisors gets smaller, and being aware of what is your story to tell and what is your child’s story to tell can make all the difference in whether they share the intricate details of their lives. EPISODE 7 Show Notes o Pre-order Kari’s new book, releasing Tuesday, Aug. 18: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter o Pre-Order Incentives for Love Her Well o Kari’s 1st book for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know o Kari’s 2nd book for teen girls: Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? o Kari’s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/ o Contact Kari at kari@karikampakis.com and follow her on Instagram and Facebook
- GMAug 2, 2020 · 11 min
Ep. 5: Help Your Daughter Find (and Use) Her Voice
Girls today need healthy assertion. As girls learn to speak up for themselves, they gain the courage to speak up – and speak out – for others. Unfortunately, girls get conflicting advice about what it means to be a strong woman, especially in a world where many voices are hostile, abrasive, and rude. In this episode, Kari shares ideas on how to speak the truth in love, take up for yourself (and others), identify situations that call for a strong voice, and be an effective communicator. Ep. 5 Show Notes: o Dr. Henry Cloud’s and Dr. John Townsend's Boundaries o Educated and The Glass Castle o Pre-order Kari’s new book, coming Aug. 2020: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter o Pre-Order Incentives for Love Her Well o Kari’s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? o Kari’s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/ o Contact Kari at kari@karikampakis.com and follow her on Instagram and Facebook
- GMJul 26, 2020 · 6 min
Ep. 4: What Teenage Girls Wish Their Mothers Knew
Ever wonder what your daughter is thinking? Ever been at a loss over why you rubbed her the wrong way? Today’s episode is for any mother who wishes she could crack the code or get a glimpse into the teenage girl mystique. Teenagers don’t care what we know until they know that we care, and by being aware of some common thoughts, we may find entry points to build stronger connections. EPISODE 4 Show Notes: o Pre-order Kari’s new book, coming Aug. 2020: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter o Pre-Order Incentives for Love Her Well o Kari’s 1st book for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know o Kari’s 2nd book for teen girls: Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? o Kari’s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/ o Contact Kari at kari@karikampakis.com and follow her on Instagram and Facebook
- GMJul 19, 2020 · 18 min
Ep 3: Fight For Your Teenage Daughter, Not With Your Teenage Daughter
For many women, having a baby girl is a dream come true. Yet as girls grow up, the narrative of innocence and joy changes to gloom and doom as moms are told, “Just wait until she’s a teenager!” and handed a disheartening script that treats a teenage girl’s final years at home as solely a season to survive. In this episode, Kari talks about picking your battles, practicing healthy conflict resolution, and being on the same team. With today’s girls facing unprecedented challenges, they need parents and mentors to love and guide them – even in times of tension – with a spirit of hope, unity, and strength. EPISODE 3 Show Notes: o Dr. Gary Chapman’s The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers o Dr. Lisa Damour’s Untangled o Pre-order Kari’s new book, coming Aug. 2020: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter o Pre-Order Incentives for Love Her Well o Kari’s 1st book for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know o Kari’s 2nd book for teen girls: Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? o Kari’s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/ o Contact Kari at kari@karikampakis.com and follow her on Instagram and Facebook