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Life Sunny-side Up

22 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 114 ratings

Welcome to Life, Sunny-Side Up! Each week, join Marianne and her friends with conversations on motherhood, creativity, lifestyle, and design. Take a look at life from a modern perspective with tips around food, health, and kids. The Life, Sunny-Side up! Podcast is available on your favorite podcast app, weekly on Tuesdays.

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Episodes

Season One Finale: See You Next Year with More Inspiring Conversations

November 13, 2019 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.22 MB

Hey guys! Well, season one is a wrap! Oh my goodness what a fun season! And I just want to thank you guys so much for all of your support, for all the times that you shared Life Sunny Side Up podcast on your social and shared it with a friend because I would not be able to do this without you guys. So thank you, thank you, thank you!  And get ready because an amazing season two is in the works right now and is going to be coming your way early 2020! So, you guys, in the meantime, keep shari...

Sarah Turner from Memories on Cloverlane shares her wisdom as a mother to 6, breast cancer survivor, and lover of simplicity.

October 30, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes - 43.4 MB

What would you do if you found out that you might not be around your children as they grow up? Would you consider changing anything in your parenting style? Every mom’s biggest fear is leaving their children, and whenever we’re put in front of a challenge, usually our first thought is, “Why me?” We don’t get to pick our trials in life, but what we can do is transform from them and adapt to the changes. In today’s episode, Sarah and I talk about motherhood and how to deal with all the trial...

Divorce, abandonment, loosing it all, and rising from the ashes. An inspiring story with Amanda Didia

October 28, 2019 10:00 - 41 minutes - 47 MB

Is there a recipe to overcome the difficult times? No two stories are alike, and we all go through turning points in our lives, that define who we become. Amanda believes one of the most important ingredients that everyone needs is faith. It’s having faith in God and in things we can’t see, and faith that our story doesn’t end in the rough times. In today’s episode, my friend, Amanda, and I are having a chat about divorce, blended families, and coming back from the ashes. Amanda Didia has...

A Mother’s Heart : Dorothy Dersch, mom of 9. Trial, Triumph, and lessons along the way. Part 2

October 23, 2019 10:00 - 26 minutes - 30.6 MB

How do you react when your children make mistakes? And what are your parenting strategies and your end goal? I believe every mom has experienced her child crying in a grocery store or refusing to eat their food, and we all have our methods to deal with these situations, but do we always find the best solutions to these problems? In the previous episode, Dorothy shared with us her story of how she became a mom to all her wonderful children, and in today’s episode, we discuss some of the met...

A Mother’s Heart : Dorothy Dersch, mom of 9. Trial, Triumph, and lessons along the way. Part 1

October 21, 2019 10:00 - 29 minutes - 34.2 MB

Being a mom is such a big job, and it’s so overwhelming all the time. The relationship with every kid you have is different, and you have to understand that each one of them has a different personality and different needs. In today’s episode, Dorothy and I have a journey into her past, and she’s telling us the beautiful story of how she got to where she is now. She is so authentic, wise, and humble, and I believe she is an example of grace to all of us. Dorothy Dersch is a mom of eight tha...

Fighting for your Family Series part 2, Making family dinner happen when life is crazy

October 16, 2019 10:00 - 15 minutes - 17.9 MB

How do you fight for your family and maintain a balance in such a crazy, disconnected world? Strengthening a family relationship and creating powerful and long-lasting bonds require a lot of effort, work, and commitment. It doesn’t just happen and in all the chaos of the day, we have to create routines that will enhance communication between parents and kids. One of the best routines that I found works for my family, is having dinner together, every night, with no exceptions. Maybe you hav...

Fighting for your Family Series: Teaching your family to do NOTHING

October 14, 2019 10:00 - 13 minutes - 15.2 MB

Having a family of kids of different ages comes with its challenges. In the beginning, it feels like they’ll always be that small and need you to change their diapers. Then, before you know it, your little ones aren't so little anymore. As my kids are getting older, my husband and I are focused on building a space of encouragement, power, and support within our family. But, as our kids get older the way this looks changes. As our family changes, our dynamic has to change a little bit too. ...

Finding JOY when life is HARD with Nicole Jacobsmeyer

October 09, 2019 10:00 - 40 minutes - 46.1 MB

As moms, sometimes we have no other option than to power through everything. We have other people besides ourselves to think about and we put ourselves on the back burner because our kids, our spouse, our families, our job and everything else is more important.  For Nicole, the signs of her disease were hidden under the exhaustion of having to raise three little children, and it wasn’t until her oldest son noticed a lump on her neck, that she went to get herself checked up. The news of havi...

How to create ALIGNMENT in your life with Brooke Hemingway

October 07, 2019 10:00 - 55 minutes - 63.2 MB

Women, in particular, miss out on incredible opportunities because they are happy with good enough and they feel like they should just be grateful for what they have. And this happens especially with stay-at-home moms.   But who says you can’t be grateful for what you have and at the same time, want more? Life happens and everyone should have a plan B. On today’s episode, Brooke and I are talking about the power of being aligned in your life, about raising kids that are going to make the w...

How to find the CUTEST and BEST deals at Walmart with Krista from @Walmartfinds

October 02, 2019 10:00 - 26 minutes - 30.3 MB

How many of you feel like you see so many people finding cute things at Walmart and you have no idea how they do this? Since Instagram came to life, there a lot of people that make a living out of posting the things they like and advertising them. They spend many hours hunting for the goodies, to make your life easier by telling you where to find them, without having to spend a lot of time searching. Krista is one of those beautiful people, and her passion is to photograph Walmart products...

Finding balance in motherhood with Crystal Escobar

September 30, 2019 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

Sometimes, we get excited about starting a new project, beginning a new journey in life, and we imagine being successful overnight. We then realize that overnight turns into a road full of ups and downs, no matter what our end goal is. When she first became a mother, Crystal found it difficult to create a balance between being there for her kids and being there for herself. In her quest to finding that balance, she started a blog, and there, her journey began. Crystal Escobar started explo...

Marianne Anderson from @thisloudhouse shares how to create a morning routine that will change your life!

September 25, 2019 10:00 - 24 minutes - 28.5 MB

As mothers, life can be messy, especially if you’re a work-at-home mom. You have to take care of your children and meet their needs, you have to do your job, take care of the house, and you also have to be a loving wife to your husband and make sure you spend quality time with him. In the attempt of getting some balance in my life, I found that what helps me best is having a morning routine. Over the past years, I’ve perfected it, I’ve designed it according to my needs and now I dedicate th...

Jenny Casper’s from @acleanprismlife how to authentically grow on Instagram.

September 23, 2019 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

In the world of social media, Instagram is one of the big players and with its help, you get to make real, authentic connections with people that have the same passions as you. But just being on Instagram doesn’t guarantee you those connections, so you have to bring in your share of the work and make yourself seen. Jenny Caspers is an expert of this platform and one of her purposes, besides sharing inspiring photos of her home, is to teach other people how to thrive on Instagram. On today’...

Nichole Roberts: Real Estate Broker boss babe and mom of 2 on building her empire & rocking motherhood.

September 18, 2019 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

It's difficult to focus as a business owner, to focus as a mom, And to have all the extra things thrown at you, But you find what works, and you do it. You just make it happen because there's a solution for everything. It may not be the solution that you like, but there is a solution for everything. On today’s episode, my guest is Nichole Roberts, a woman in a man’s world. She is a mom, but also a super successful career woman and she gives us advice on how to find our work-life balance...

Best selling author Cassandra Aarssen from Clutterbug with tips to de-clutter and organize your home.

September 16, 2019 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Are you tired of wasting at least half an hour a day, searching for the things you lose inside your house? What if it rains outside and you need an umbrella – do you know where to find it? On the outside, your house may look organized, but what’s in your drawers?  Cassandra was once a super slob and now she’s one of the most organized people I know. And she even makes a living out of organizing tips and helping people find their own style of decluttering their homes.  On today’s episode, C...

Jamie Kaufman: From Milk Allergy Mom, shares her story of hope and courage over her eight year journey as a severe food allergy mom.

September 11, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Food allergies and seasonal allergies are more prevalent in our children than ever before, and milk allergy is the number one allergy in kids. 13 years ago, Jamie experienced with her own son the effects of milk allergies and since then she constantly searched for ways to improve her son’s life. On today’s episode, I talk with her about Oral Immunotherapy, desensitization, her blog and all her allergy mom journey that led her up to the point where now her kiddo eats his dream food – pizza....

Jamie Kauffman: From Milk Allergy Mom, shares her story of hope and courage over her eight year journey as a severe food allergy mom.

September 11, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Food allergies and seasonal allergies are more prevalent in our children than ever before, and milk allergy is the number one allergy in kids. 13 years ago, Jamie experienced with her own son the effects of milk allergies and since then she constantly searched for ways to improve her son’s life. On today’s episode, I talk with her about Oral Immunotherapy, desensitization, her blog and all her allergy mom journey that led her up to the point where now her kiddo eats his dream food – pizza....

Nicole Johnson: Singer/Songwriter from Elenowen on chasing your dreams and balancing motherhood.

September 09, 2019 10:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

Are you following your dreams? What’s stopping you from diving in headfirst? Nicole Johnson, singer/songwriter of Elenowen, is someone who truly lives each day intentionally, working toward her dreams and goals. She might not have all the details ironed out each day, but she has direction and the drive to get there. Nicole has found a way to pursue her dreams and fulfill her destiny while balancing the responsibilities that come along with being a wife and mother. Nicole and I discuss all...

Melissa Fleming - Bringing Honor Back to Being a Homemaker

September 04, 2019 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

“Everything that you do, give it everything you have.” For Melissa, this meant devoting everything that she had into her children, her family, and their family unit. She is 100% committed to her family, even though it doesn’t look the way she had expected in the very beginning. Melissa Fleming is a mother of five that has dedicated her life to taking care of her family. She homeschools all of her children, teaching them everything that there is to know, and she is an example for all women ...

Lacey Hanmer - From the Middle of Nowhere to Successful Businesswoman

September 02, 2019 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

It's all about authenticity in anything that you do. For Lacey, a businesswoman in the hair salon industry, the words above mean everything. She truly believes in creating long-lasting relationships with her clientele by being authentic, communicative and skilled. Lacey Hanmer owns two hair salons in Florida, Tallahassee and she works as an educator for Living Proof. She is happily married and has one daughter, aged 9 months now. She is one strong, tough-as-nails woman who grew up in Ohio,...

Tricia Regar - Confessions of a Minimalist Mama of 6

August 28, 2019 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

Freedom and flexibility. It’s what so many people say they strive for, but what does it practically look like? Tricia Regar has created a lifestyle for herself, her husband, and their six children focused on achieving freedom and flexibility. Tricia Regar is the creator of Clean House with Kids, entrepreneur, and author. She’s also a minimalist—which is how she and her family achieve a life of freedom and flexibility, without being bogged down by material items and responsibilities. Toget...

Tiffany Jo Baker - Finding the Right Path for Your Life and Why I Choose to Be a Surrogate Mom

August 26, 2019 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

We all have a plan for our lives, but they almost never go quite as planned. Relationships, careers, children—they all are major pieces of “the plan,” but they oftentimes don’t quite come along as we originally planned. This is especially true for Tiffany Jo Baker. Tiffany is a mom of 2 teenage daughters and a surrogate birth mom of 5 other children. She’s a speaker on surrogacy, a goal-getter, and functions as a major support system for women overall. She says she’s a dream carrier and pr...

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