Podcast Episodes

How Has Motherhood Changed?
Emily Miles Emily Miles

How Has Motherhood Changed?

Liz Durham and Tammy delve into the impact of feminism, the significance of outdoor play, and the importance of self-directed learning for young children.

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The Importance of the Family Unit
Emily Miles Emily Miles

The Importance of the Family Unit

Liz Durham and Mark Mathabane discuss different approaches to discipline within the family, the impact of divorce on children, and the importance of being involved in your child's education.

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Lessons from Home
Emily Miles Emily Miles

Lessons from Home

In this solo episode with host Liz Durham, she reflects on the last five months and her journey into her role as a stay-at-home mom.

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Talking to Our Kids About Race
Emily Miles Emily Miles

Talking to Our Kids About Race

How do we navigate the conversation of race with our children? Host Liz Durham sat down with Ace Battle to discuss a topic that is as important as it is complex.

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Talking About Race
Emily Miles Emily Miles

Talking About Race

On this episode of Being Different, New York Times bestselling author Mark Mathabane shares his honest and eye-opening account of growing up in South Africa during apartheid. He emphasizes the importance of embracing our common humanity and reaching across racial boundaries.

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Choosing Home Birth
Emily Miles Emily Miles

Choosing Home Birth

As more expecting parents consider alternatives to traditional hospital settings, the choice of where to give birth is becoming an increasingly interesting topic. In this episode of Being Different, Liz Durham talks with Lexi Young Peck about her experiences with pregnancy, home birth, and farm life.

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Redefining Women’s Fitness
Emily Miles Emily Miles

Redefining Women’s Fitness

In this episode of Being Different, Erica Webster shares the challenges she faced while juggling back-to-back pregnancies, and how her personal experiences transformed her outlook on fitness, motherhood, and ultimately her business plan.

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Nailing Nutrition at Home
Emily Miles Emily Miles

Nailing Nutrition at Home

In this week's episode of Being Different, Liz and her guest Kellie Cope of Nourishing Our Needs work to lift the veil on the organic food marketing machine and debunk common nutrition misconceptions.

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How Can We Support Special Needs Families?
Emily Miles Emily Miles

How Can We Support Special Needs Families?

In this episode, Liz is joined by Anthony Palmer, producer of Being Different, to reflect on the role of advocacy in all special needs families and what we can do to support our community.

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Is All Special Ed Created Equal?
Emily Miles Emily Miles

Is All Special Ed Created Equal?

Michael is also a member of the Governor's Council on Autism Spectrum Disorder and has served on the East Tennessee Chapter of the Autism Society of America. In this episode of Being Different, Michael joins our host Liz Durham to discuss his work at Sertoma, challenges in adult care, and what he’s learned from his personal experience.

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Caring for Adults with Special Needs
Emily Miles Emily Miles

Caring for Adults with Special Needs

Michael is also a member of the Governor's Council on Autism Spectrum Disorder and has served on the East Tennessee Chapter of the Autism Society of America. In this episode of Being Different, Michael joins our host Liz Durham to discuss his work at Sertoma, challenges in adult care, and what he’s learned from his personal experience.

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Navigating Support Systems for Special Needs Children
Emily Miles Emily Miles

Navigating Support Systems for Special Needs Children

Will Edwards sat down with our host Liz Durham to offer insight into the care system for special needs children in Tennessee. He shares his experience advocating for his child with autism at many levels - from working with guidance counselors in the public school system to reps on the school board.

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What Do We Know About Our Food?
Emily Miles Emily Miles

What Do We Know About Our Food?

In this episode, Liz was joined by Anthony Palmer, producer of Being Different, and shares her experiences farming at home and encourages listeners to slow down, get outside, and go visit a farm or a garden.

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The Finances of Farming
Emily Miles Emily Miles

The Finances of Farming

As trends drive people toward rural living, homesteading, and farming as a lifestyle choice, statistics show a dwindling agricultural workforce across America. This week, Liz is joined by long-time friend Art Whaley to investigate the realities of supporting farmers in today’s economy.

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What has happened in American agriculture and why should we care?
Emily Miles Emily Miles

What has happened in American agriculture and why should we care?

Liz and Andrew discuss how farming together as a family helps everyone learn to build good foundations, and what it really means to give food labels like non-GMO, organic, pasture raised, or grass fed. Plus, the question everyone wants the answer to: Are egg prices coming down anytime soon?

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How Modern Day Feminism is Impacting the American Family
Emily Miles Emily Miles

How Modern Day Feminism is Impacting the American Family

Liz Durham sat down with Trev to talk about the importance of the nuclear family - especially with a father in the picture - and what it means to have a mother in the workforce. Plus, TikTok algorithms, setting boundaries, and how to talk to your kids about social media.

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Leaps of Faith
Emily Miles Emily Miles

Leaps of Faith

Julia Landreth recently transitioned from corporate sales to running her own real estate business - a move that allows her the flexibility and freedom to prioritize both motherhood and her career.

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Being There for Them When They Need Us Most
Emily Miles Emily Miles

Being There for Them When They Need Us Most

In this episode, Erica Komisar and Liz discuss the difference between secure and insecure attachment, the root causes of ADHD, the myth of socialization, and why "being there" matters most.

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