The Mouse and the Sea : Navigating Parenting, Faith, and Community with Heidi St. John | The Julia and Gino Podcast
In this episode, we’re thrilled to have the incredibly inspiring Heidi St. John join us. Heidi is not only a mother of seven and a grandmother but also a nationally acclaimed author, founder, and podcaster, renowned for her uplifting messages on parenting, faith, and community.
Welcome to another enriching episode of the Julia and Gino Podcast, where hosts Julia and Gino Barbaro dive deep into conversations that matter. In this episode, we’re thrilled to have the incredibly inspiring Heidi St. John join us. Heidi is not only a mother of seven and a grandmother but also a nationally acclaimed author, founder, and podcaster, renowned for her uplifting messages on parenting, faith, and community.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 – Intro
00:48 – About Heidi St. John
05:26 – Heidi Talks about Asking for Help
07:52 – Why Successfull Women Get Burnt Out and The Mindset that Leads Them There
08:53 – Having Kids Become Parents and the Sheds Light on Old Mindsets
11:13 – Upbringing and Standing Back to Learn From Previous Mistakes
13:39 – Talking About Heidi St. John’s Book – The Mouse & The Sea
15:16 – Messages Imparted in the Book
19:11 – Gino Recaps Heidi’s Book
25:13 – A Time and A Place
30:20 – Kids Want to Spend Time With You
32:50 – The Things that Matter To A Family
34:41 – More Info on Heidi St. John
35:39 – Gino Wraps It Up
Starting Strong: Dive into an engaging discussion on balancing an ambitious career with family life, as Heidi shares her journey of authorship, podcasting, and homeschooling.
Inspirational Insights: Discover Heidi’s secrets to finding time, energy, and inspiration amidst the chaos of managing a large family and a successful career.
Navigating Challenges: Learn from Heidi’s approach to asking for help, the importance of community, and her passionate advocacy for a healthy education system.
Empowering Messages: Gain valuable advice on living an active faith, the significance of teamwork in marriage, and the beauty of embracing seasonal changes in life.
Special Segment: Heidi discusses her collaboration with Brave Books and the impactful message behind her book “The Mouse and the Sea,” emphasizing the importance of community support and the power of asking for help.
Featured Book: “The Mouse and the Sea” by Heidi St. John – A beautifully illustrated story teaching children the importance of accepting help, now available at BraveBooks.com.
Takeaways: This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for parents navigating the complexities of modern life, emphasizing the beauty of community, the strength found in vulnerability, and the joy of sharing life’s journey with loved ones.
NEW BOOK: https://bravebooks.us/products/the-mouse-and-the-sea
ALL BOOKS: https://heidistjohn.myshopify.com/collections/books-by-heidi
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Website: https://www.heidistjohn.net/
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