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The Motivated Parent

The Motivated Parent

Armando & Stacy

Welcome to the Motivated Parent — a podcast that motivates parents with genuine advice and laughter. We, Stacy and Armando, are excited you are here. We hope that with each episode, you gain some valuable insight and apply it to your lives. Parenting is one of our most significant accomplishments, but it isn't always easy. It's a daily adventure into the (sometimes) unknown territory. We realized a while ago that we wanted to give the best of ourselves to our kids and decided to make that happen by being "The Motivated Parent." More so, we are happy to be parenting together alongside our listeners.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Motivated Parent episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Motivated Parent for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Motivated Parent episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Motivated Parent - Snarky Graduation Speeches

Snarky Graduation Speeches

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05/24/22 • 37 min

Graduation speeches are supposed to be full of happiness and positivity. So what happened to those upbeat words?

Stacy blames card companies and capitalism for the negativity that becomes a weird somber cloud over these students during happy moments.

Join us as we talk graduations, receptions, grad parties, and how to make it a more inspiring time for your graduates and yourself.

"The journey is not over; the chapter just finished." - Stacy Martinez.

Snarky Graduation Speeches Season 2 Episode 15

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Produced by: The Motivated ParentTM️

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The Motivated Parent - 40. Prom Season Frenzy

40. Prom Season Frenzy

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05/17/22 • 67 min

The prom season is over, and Armando and Stacy tackle some etiquette for parents and teens to help navigate future events.

Prom season is so much fun, and we thoroughly enjoy it, but sometimes parents and teens don’t see eye to eye on a few things. Unfortunately, those things are usually outfits.

Join Armando and Stacy as they talk about what they’ve experienced personally as teens, as parents of a teen, and as chaperones to various proms over the years.

Season 2 Episode 14

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The Motivated Parent - 39. Why Are We So Negative?

39. Why Are We So Negative?

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05/10/22 • 51 min

Why Are We So Negative?

Parenting always feels like a one-up game. It feels like that more now than ever. So why does it always seem like we are focusing on the negative? Why aren’t we praising other parents more often? Negativity seems to spread faster than positivity. Some people even thrive off of it. However, what if we were just a bit nicer to our friends or acquaintances?

We discuss a few NBA parents who are "hated" for nothing more than wanting the best for their kids. Armando and Stacy also give a few ideas on being a better friend and human being.

Season 2 Episode 13

Why Are We So Negative?

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The Motivated Parent - 38. Last Minute Family Getaways
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05/03/22 • 55 min

Have you ever planned a last-minute getaway for your family? Of course, we often enjoy last-minute getaways, but this last one had more meaning than other trips.

In this episode, Armando and Stacy talk about their recent camping trip that only came about because of a “memory” from Shutterfly that said, “10 years ago today”. That silly thing became a trip that led us down memory lane and created even more lasting memories. It was an emotional journey for Stacy.

You don’t have to go camping, but that’s what we did and talked about in part of this episode. You need to take advantage of the time you have and say yes to the last-minute getaway if it means that you are going to bond with your kids. Yeah, we know they might roll their eyes or have an attitude, but it’s worth it (usually*).

Season 2 Episode 12

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The Motivated Parent - 37. Psychedelic Parenting

37. Psychedelic Parenting

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04/26/22 • 58 min

Are you willing to “microdose” on magic mushrooms to take the edge off of parenting? Mushroom Mania is the Psychedelic Renaissance of our time. Parents are turning to mushrooms to help them navigate parenthood and deal with the past trauma of their childhoods.

Armando and Stacy discuss a Harper Bazaar article about “Mommies Who Mushroom” and if they would ever try mushrooms for the effects - good or bad - and to make them better parents and spouses. Would you use psychedelics in a controlled setting or pass on the entire experience?

Season 2 Episode 11

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The Motivated Parent - 36. What Went Wrong On Your Wedding Day?
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04/19/22 • 43 min

Weddings have hiccups. Some hiccups are funny and others are “insightful” to a bride or groom. Armando and Stacy read aloud wedding day hiccups and how these hiccups aren’t really the precursor to a relationship.

Laugh with us and reflect on your own wedding day craziness. We share our own hiccups from the three weddings we’ve had with our listeners too.

Season 2 Episode 10

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The Motivated Parent - 35. Part II - Kate's Legacy

35. Part II - Kate's Legacy

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04/12/22 • 47 min

Take the journey with Trish as she talks about the "20 Days of April", kindness, love for and from the community, and Kate the Great.

This episode is the second and final part of our series with Trish and her 20 Days of April story about her daughter, Kate. If you missed out on the previous episode, we recommend you listen to it first to understand where we are in this one.

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Season 2 Episode 9

Part II - Kate's Legacy

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The Motivated Parent - 34. Kate the Great’s Big Adventure
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04/05/22 • 52 min

In April 2018, tragedy struck the McKay household. Their youngest child (and only daughter) was diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of 9. Kate and her mom, Trish, decided to turn the negative into something positive in the whirlwind of unknowns. That’s how Kate the Great’s Big Adventure came to be.

This Great Big Adventure is one of heartbreak, grief, inspiration, and kindness. It shows that with all the negative in the world, a community can make it brighter.

Take the journey with Trish as she talks about the “20 Days of April”, kindness, love for and from the community, and Kate the Great.

This episode is part one of a two-part series. Next week, you’ll want to return to finish the series and be inspired!

Join our community! Want to share your story about what motivates you? Please send us an email: [email protected].

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Season 2 Episode 8

Kate the Great’s Big Adventure

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The Motivated Parent - 33. “Will You Marry Me So I Can Date You?”
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03/29/22 • 41 min

“Will You Marry Me So I Can Date You?”

We love dating. During those dates, you realize that you want to be married to the one you were with all the time. Then marriage happens, and the dating fades as the kids enter the picture. It’s just life. But what happens if you start adding a date night back into the equation? Will your marriage flourish or stay the status quo? Most likely, it will grow, and your relationship will strengthen.

Join Armando and Stacy as they dive into dating or the lack thereof to figure out how to keep the relationship strong or build it back if it’s struggling.

Season 2 Episode 7

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The Motivated Parent - 43. Out of the Box Summer Vacations
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06/07/22 • 47 min

Summer Vacations are here!

Are you tired of theme parks or spending all your time at your parent's or grandparents' houses? We are too!

Skip the repetitive vacations and find something out of the box to bring your family closer and let them use their phones for the 'gram with these locations! This episode discusses the Venice of the U.S., non-traditional camping - think covered wagons, teepees, tiny houses, yurts, and lots of kayaking (or paddleboarding).

Season 2 Episode 17 Out of the Box Summer Vacations

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Motivated Parent have?

The Motivated Parent currently has 68 episodes available.

What topics does The Motivated Parent cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Parenting, Selfimprovement, Kids & Family, Podcasts, Relationships and Advice.

What is the most popular episode on The Motivated Parent?

The episode title 'Blast From the Past! Childhood Movie Edition' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Motivated Parent?

The average episode length on The Motivated Parent is 42 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Motivated Parent released?

Episodes of The Motivated Parent are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Motivated Parent?

The first episode of The Motivated Parent was released on Apr 22, 2021.

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