# mend (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover mend. Page: Feed: --- ## [#186: Not Just Your Summer Packet: Creative Summer Reading and Math for Children](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torn/episodes/186-Not-Just-Your-Summer-Packet-Creative-Summer-Reading-and-Math-for-Children-e3n88ac) _2026-08-12 · Torn · Torn: Finding a Mom Life Balance_ Summer learning doesn't have to look like worksheets. The best lessons often happen through curiosity, play, and everyday life. This week, Athena and Mims share creative ways to keep reading and math alive over summer break—without turning them into chores. From researching the perfect family dog and budgeting expenses to board games, baking, geography, libraries, and following your child's… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/8cc9680/podcast/play/124051212/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-11%2F429605849-44100-2-31e9d8a9ef30d.mp3) ## [Episode 184: Bedtime Battles: Surviving Summer Nights](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torn/episodes/Episode-184-Bedtime-Battles-Surviving-Summer-Nights-e3mntk7) _2026-07-30 · Torn · Torn: Finding a Mom Life Balance_ Summer break brings freedom, flexibility… and bedtime battles. This week, Athena and Mims unpack the challenge of balancing late summer nights with the routines everyone needs to thrive. From teenagers staying up until 1:00 a.m. to younger kids catching a “second wind,” they explore how every family can find a rhythm that works without letting comparison steal the joy of summer. The sisters… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/8cc9680/podcast/play/123515975/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-30%2F428880396-44100-2-0604e7db2d2e3.mp3) ## [REPLAY #160: Your Summer Toolkit — Supplies, Sanity & Structure](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torn/episodes/REPLAY-160-Your-Summer-Toolkit--Supplies--Sanity--Structure-e3m3lgf) _2026-07-15 · Torn · Torn: Finding a Mom Life Balance_ Revisiting a previous episode from May 2025! In Episode 160 of Torn: Finding a Mom-Life Balance , Athena and Mims return for the second installment of their summer planning series, equipping the Torn Tribe with a practical and heartfelt Summer Toolkit designed to support families in three core areas: Supplies, Sanity, and Structure. 🧠 Torn Thought: “Preparedness brings presence. Let’s enjoy the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/8cc9680/podcast/play/122852303/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-15%2F427981483-44100-2-194ffb01fc0e4.mp3) ## [#183: Legacy Interview with Zeke & Sophie Grace](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torn/episodes/183-Legacy-Interview-with-Zeke--Sophie-Grace-e3lhtip) _2026-07-02 · Torn · Torn: Finding a Mom Life Balance_ Legacy comes alive when we ask questions, listen closely, and make space for the stories our elders carry. In this special episode, Zeke and Sophie Grace join Torn for a legacy interview after speaking with their grandpas. From childhood memories in Jamaica and Chicago to hard work, patience, perseverance, retirement, karate, family businesses, and life lessons, their conversations remind us that… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/8cc9680/podcast/play/122270745/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-2%2F427201115-44100-2-a3b6430359899.mp3) ## [#182: Legacy Starts at Home](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torn/episodes/182-Legacy-Starts-at-Home-e3l0rf1) _2026-06-19 · Torn · Torn: Finding a Mom Life Balance_ Legacy is not just something we leave behind—it is something we build every day through our stories, values, relationships, traditions, and the way we show up for one another. In this episode, Athena and Mims reflect on the legacies that shaped them, from the strength of abuelas to the family stories, cultural traditions, faith, food, and lessons that continue to ground them. Inspired by themes… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/8cc9680/podcast/play/121711521/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-19%2F426453653-44100-2-f6d086278fbba.mp3) ## [#181: The Power of a Pause](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torn/episodes/181-The-Power-of-a-Pause-e3k7qg4) _2026-06-03 · Torn · Torn: Finding a Mom Life Balance_ What happens when life is filled with so much goodness that you can no longer keep up with it? After an intentional break from the podcast, Athena and Mims return to share the real reason behind their pause. Between milestones, caregiving, work, celebrations, leadership, and everyday responsibilities, they realized something important: sometimes our bodies arrive before our spirits do. In this… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/8cc9680/podcast/play/120891332/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-2%2F425355805-44100-2-5916c317c3545.mp3) ## [#180: Am I Burnt Out or Just Busy?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torn/episodes/180-Am-I-Burnt-Out-or-Just-Busy-e3i957c) _2026-04-22 · Torn · Torn: Finding a Mom Life Balance_ 🎙️ Episode Summary: Are you overwhelmed—or truly burnt out? In this episode, we break down the difference between normal stress and burnout, and how to recognize when your tank is truly empty. Busy vs. Burnout The invisible pressure of modern life. How burnout slowly creeps in ⚖️ Busy vs. Burnout Busy: Temporary stress, still motivated, rest helps Burnout: Constant depletion, no motivation, rest… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/8cc9680/podcast/play/118837932/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-22%2F422580469-44100-2-0965e853d8fbd.mp3) ## [#179: Stop Stressing Me! Series – Why Am I Always on the Edge?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torn/episodes/179-Stop-Stressing-Me--Series--Why-Am-I-Always-on-the-Edge-e3hmb6e) _2026-04-10 · Torn · Torn: Finding a Mom Life Balance_ 🎙️ Show Notes: In this episode, we we kickoff a series on stress by unpacking the invisible mental load of parenting, the pressure to “do it all,” and the societal systems that make it harder than it should be. From school schedules to work demands to self-imposed expectations—we’re naming it all and finding a path back to peace. 🔥 What We’re Talking About The invisible mental load parents carry… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/8cc9680/podcast/play/118221454/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-15%2F427979184-44100-2-b4a2f9d4fdc2f.mp3) ## [🎙️#178 Slaying the Giants: Interview with Tom Ramsey](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torn/episodes/178-Slaying-the-Giants-Interview-with-Tom-Ramsey-e3guar6) _2026-03-25 · Torn · Torn: Finding a Mom Life Balance_ ✨ Episode Summary This week on Torn: Finding a Mom-Life Balance, we continue our bullying series with special guest Tom Ramsey, a conflict resolution specialist and author of Slaying the Giants: The ABCs to Stop A Bully. Through personal stories and practical tools, we unpack how bullying impacts both children and adults—and how building confidence, awareness, and communication can change… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/8cc9680/podcast/play/117434662/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-25%2F420709163-44100-2-991b85c5e33f7.mp3) ## [Persona-led AI publishing (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/cCchFZ5NvGXK) _2026-03-25 · **Sponsored**_ Generate drafts, schedule subdomain publishing, and keep human review where needed. ## [#177: Part 2: Mixed Feelings- When Bullying Brings Up More Than One Emotion](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torn/episodes/177-Part-2-Mixed-Feelings--When-Bullying-Brings-Up-More-Than-One-Emotion-e3gah60) _2026-03-12 · Torn · Torn: Finding a Mom Life Balance_ Bullying does not just affect the child in the moment. It stirs up a whole wave of emotions for everyone involved — denial, disbelief, anger, sadness, guilt, and even confusion. In this episode, Athena and Mims continue the bullying series by unpacking the mixed feelings that surface when bullying hits close to home. They reflect on how bullying can show up in schools, workplaces, families, and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/8cc9680/podcast/play/116785792/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-12%2F419829944-44100-2-bf80da00db861.mp3)