Motherhood Talk Radio, airing since 2010, follows Sandra Beck single mother of two elementary school age children as she battles with fatigue, weightloss, aging parents, work, PTA, other soccer moms and screaming kids while parenting with humor, candor and a dose of mommy silliness and self-love. Each week experts guide Sandra into living her best life and you can learn too as we all do our best to navigate the mommy lifestyle.
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Elderly Parents & Resistance—Sandra Beck on What to Do When They Won’t Cooperate with Amanda Lambert & Leslie Eckford
Sandra Beck of Motherhood Talk Radio speaks with mindful aging experts Amanda Lambert and Leslie Eckford about a situation many caregivers face—but few are prepared for: what to do when elderly parents refuse help or resist care decisions. This isn’t just about logistics—it’s about identity, independence, and control. Parents who have spent a lifetime making their own choices don’t suddenly become…
Episode #430: Sandra Beck on Adolescent Addiction—What Parents Need to Know Before It’s Too Late
Sandra Beck of Motherhood Talk Radio speaks with mental health and addiction counselor Richard Capriola about the growing and often misunderstood issue of adolescent addiction. This episode takes a clear, practical look at what parents should actually be watching for—beyond the obvious warning signs. Capriola explains how substance use and behavioral health challenges have evolved, especially in…
Episode #429: Sandra Beck on Fighting Fair—How to Argue Without Damaging Your Relationship with Dr. Mark Borg
Sandra Beck of Motherhood Talk Radio speaks with psychoanalyst and author Mark B. Borg Jr. about one of the most common—and most mishandled—parts of any relationship: conflict. Dr. Borg, author of Making Your Crazy Work for You and Don't Be a Dick!, explains why most arguments aren’t really about the issue at hand. Instead, they’re driven by deeper emotional patterns that, if left unchecked, turn…
Episode #428: Sandra Beck on Mental Toughness & Weight Loss—Why Mindset Matters More Than Motivation with Dr. Andrew Wittman
Sandra Beck of Motherhood Talk Radio sits down with performance expert Andrew Wittman to break down a hard truth about weight loss—if your mindset isn’t solid, your results won’t be either. Dr. Wittman draws on his background as a Marine, federal agent, and founder of the Mental Toughness Training Center to explain why motivation fades and why discipline alone isn’t enough. The missing piece is…
Episode #427: Sandra Beck on Difficult Elderly Parents—What to Do When They Refuse Care
Sandra Beck of Motherhood Talk Radio speaks with mindful aging experts Amanda Lambert and Leslie Eckford about one of the hardest realities in caregiving—when elderly parents resist the very help they need. This isn’t a simple communication problem. When dementia or Alzheimer’s is involved, logic often doesn’t work, and pushing harder can make things worse. In this episode, Lambert and Eckford…
Episode #426: Sandra Beck on Fitness After 45—Staying Strong While Juggling Kids and Aging Parents
Sandra Beck of Motherhood Talk Radio speaks with fitness entrepreneurs Donny and Natalie, owners of Acton Fitness, about what it really takes to stay fit after 45—when life is pulling you in every direction. This episode addresses the reality many women face: balancing children, supporting aging parents, and trying to maintain their own health without burning out. Donny and Natalie share practical…
Episode #425: Sandra Beck on Dating as a Single Mom—Are You Too Picky or Finally Getting It Right? with Dr. Duana Welch
Sandra Beck of Motherhood Talk Radio speaks with relationship expert Duana Welch about one of the most loaded questions single moms face—are you being too picky, or are you finally choosing wisely? This episode cuts through the noise around dating advice and gets honest about what changes when you’re a parent. You’re not just choosing a partner for yourself—you’re making a decision that affects…
Episode #424: Sandra Beck on Sandwich Moms—Caring for Kids While Supporting a Parent with Dementia
Sandra Beck of Motherhood Talk Radio sits down with mindful aging experts Leslie Eckford and Amanda Lambert to talk about the reality of being “sandwiched” between raising children and caring for an aging parent with dementia. This episode is personal. Sandra shares her own experience navigating life with teenage boys while supporting her 89-year-old father through cognitive decline. The…
Episode #423: Sandra Beck on Single Parenting Teen Boys—Discipline, Mindset, and What Actually Works with Dr. Andrew Wittman
Sandra Beck of Motherhood Talk Radio speaks with performance expert Andrew Wittman about the realities of raising teenage boys—especially as a single parent. This episode doesn’t lean on vague advice. Dr. Wittman brings a direct, structured approach shaped by his background as a Marine Corps infantry leader, federal agent, and founder of the Mental Toughness Training Center. His focus is on…
Episode #422: Sandra Beck on Weight Loss, Strength Training & Mental Fitness with Erin Kerry
Sandra Beck of Motherhood Talk Radio speaks with health and wellness expert Erin Kerry about what actually drives lasting results in your health journey—weight loss, strength training, and mental fitness. This conversation moves past quick fixes and into what works over time. Erin breaks down why weight lifting is essential (not optional), how mindset shapes consistency, and why many people stall…
