The Lisa Show
Episodes
Empowerment After Disability - Starting Over, Part 10
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa sits down with Scott Martin, who shares his journey redefining himself and finding purpose after a dramatic illness reduced his mobility and upen...
How do I connect with my kids and spouse? | The Council of Moms
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do I get my spouse to help out around the house more? How do I manage my kids better? The answer is connection! Join Lisa and guests Heather Frazi...
Putting Down Roots in a New Place - Starting Over, Part 9
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Lisa for a candid conversation about sacrifice, gratitude, and reshaping family visions when life's path takes unexpected turns. Our special gues...
How do I decide what to feed my kids? | The Council of Moms
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The eternal, unavoidable struggle of parenting: after planning out a week of meals, making sure they're nutritious, finding foods that the kids will l...
Blending Families - Starting Over, Part 8
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Entering a marriage with kids on one or both sides can be a scary and difficult thing. How does one go about it anyway? Turns out a little bit of supp...
How do I balance my work with parenting? | The Council of Moms
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For a mom who decides they are ready to go back to work after being home with the kids for a long time, there can be a lot of complex emotions involve...
Death of a Loved One - Starting Over, Part 7
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a devastating loss, starting over might be the last thing we want to do. What does it even mean to “start over” after the death of a loved o...
How do I help my kids cope with moving? | The Council of Moms
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Moving to a new place presents both new opportunities and new challenges. How can we set our kids up to thrive during this time of transition? In this...
Financial Loss - Starting Over, Part 6
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the midst of the 2008 housing crisis, KariAnn Parker and her husband made the hard decision to look their financial situation in the face. This dec...
How do I talk to my kids about financial struggles? | The Council of Moms
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When financial struggle comes, there are few conversations more difficult to have than having to tell your kids about how their life is going to have ...
Infertility and Unwanted Childlessness - Starting Over, Part 5
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For many women, there is no version of starting over more difficult and overwhelming than unexpected childlessness. Many plan on being parents, and ev...
How can I maintain friendships as a parent? | The Council of Moms
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a parent, it can feel like every waking moment is dedicated to taking care of the people who need our help. There's always another diaper change, o...
Going Back to School - Starting Over, Part 4
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For many full-time parents, starting a family may have cut short plans to finish a degree or pursue the career we'd always thought about. Or maybe, we...
How do I talk to my kids about the news? | The Council of Moms
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're constantly surrounded by horrible, heartbreaking news from around the world. There is so much war and cruelty that it's hard to avoid. But for o...
Rebuilding After Divorce - Starting Over, Part 3
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Ashlynn Mitchell’s husband came to her and said he wanted a divorce, her whole life turned upside down. Suddenly her goals, dreams, and hopes f...
How do I make friends as an adult? | The Council of Moms
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As parents it's not uncommon that we spend so much time focusing on taking care of the kids, putting food on the table, and making sure life doesn't f...
Addiction Recovery - Starting Over, Part 2
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In November 2008, Lara Love Hardin was arrested in her suburban home. Her habit of pretending to have a perfect life had led to an opioid addiction, w...
How do I help my teenager care about school? | The Council of Moms
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Council of Moms, Lisa is joined by Lavonne Wells, Shari Lyon, and Brittney Phillips to answer a listener-submitted question: What do yo...
Looking for Love - Starting Over, Part 1
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether we like it or not, almost all of us will find ourselves in the position of wanting to start looking for love at some point in our lives. Maybe...
Council of Moms: Christmas Special 2023
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this holiday edition of the Council of Moms, Lisa sits down with Kacy Faulconer, Gina James, and Katie Craig about intentionally creating and maint...
How do I react when someone says I'm a bad parent? | The Council of Moms
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether we hear about it or not, lots of parents are very judgmental of the way other people raise their kids. We're all trying our best, but that loo...
How Caregiving Changes Faith - Caregiving, Part 10
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the last episode of The Lisa Show’s caregiving series, Lisa explores a topic inseparable from caregiving: spirituality. How does caregiving chang...
Community Action - Caregiving, Part 9
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa is joined by Jillian Benfield and Usha Tewari in a conversation about how to find community, how to build community, and how to leverage the stre...
Lisa Recommends: Constant Wonder
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re putting the finishing touches on the last two episodes of our Caregiving series, and we want to make sure we’re telling those stories exactl...
How can I keep my kids safe online? | The Council of Moms
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every year it feels like there's a new kind of phone, a new social media app, or some new tech that our kids want to try. And as parents, it can feel ...
Advocating for Yourself and Navigating the "System" - Caregiving, Part 8
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Any caregiver will tell you that maybe one of the harshest realities of taking care of another person is just how much time you spend dealing with the...
How can we teach our kids empathy and kindness? | The Council of Moms
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As parents, it seems like every year there's a new trend that becomes the absolute priority for parents. One year, it's cleanliness. The next, is earl...
Preparing for the End - Caregiving, Part 7
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many caregivers feel the approach of inevitable change to their role, and an "end" to the way life looks and feels right now. Lisa is joined by Emilie...
What if I'm tired of being a parent? | The Council of Moms
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of parenting advice out in the world makes one key assumption: that you're an active and involved parent who has a drive to get better. But for ...
Maintaining Relationships while Caregiving - Caregiving, Part 6
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you're spending all of your time taking care of another person, it feels like everything else in your life comes second to the needs of that pers...
Am I too controlling of my adult kids? | The Council of Moms
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When kids grow up and leave the house, it can be so hard to know just how involved we should be in their lives. We don't want to be "helicopter parent...
Caregiver Burnout - Caregiving, Part 5
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You wake up at 4 a.m. freezing cold, trembling, and with a feeling of despair. What's happening here? Caregiver burnout can look different for everyon...
Am I pushing my teenager too hard? | The Council of Moms
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With a teenager at home, it can always feel like you're doing something wrong as a parent. You're asking too many questions, you're enforcing too many...
Doing More Than Saying "Let me know how I can help!" - Caregiving, Part 4
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a phrase that is all too familiar to every caregiver. Some well-meaning person, in an attempt to show their support, will say, "Let me know what ...
How do I make time for my kids AND myself? | The Council of Moms
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you're taking care of kids, it can feel impossible to do everything that you want to do in a day. There's taking the kids to school, exercise, ma...
Loneliness and Isolation - Caregiving, Part 3
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been surrounded by people, and still felt profoundly alone? Lisa talks with Dr. Julianne Jolt-Lunstad and Dr. Suzanne Degges-White about...
Should I take my kids to therapy? | The Council of Moms
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It can be hard to tell the difference between just "having a hard time" and a diagnosable mental illness. Research shows that the mental health of ki...
Perfectionism in Caregiving - Caregiving, Part 2
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to caregiving, why do we think we have to do everything and do it all perfectly? How can we have more compassion for ourselves? Lisa tal...
How do you know if you're a good parent? | The Council of Moms
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know that you're doing a good enough job as a parent? And on the other hand, how do you avoid beating yourself up when it feels like you're...
Everyone Has a Stake in the Caregiving Conversation - Caregiving, Part 1
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly all of us will eventually become a caregiver or a recipient of care—so how can we prepare now? Lisa Valentine Clark kicks off this season by ...
Your Brain On Creativity - Creativity, Part 5
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the last episode of the Creativity series, Lisa explores how creativity changes us from the inside out. With the help of researchers Joshua Katz, J...
Creativity Interview E4: Emilie Starr and Connection through Creativity
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa joins TV host, artist, and arts advocate Emilie Starr to explore how creativity has brought them closer to their communities, their families, and...
Finding Your Creative Identity - Creativity, Part 4
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us can’t quit our day jobs to be creative full-time, but that doesn’t mean we can’t live creative lives. In fact, in the words of profes...
Creativity Interview E3: Carrie Ann Rhodes and a Lifestyle of Creativity
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa joins artist and designer Carrie Ann Rhodes to discuss living a creative life. Carrie Ann shares her experiences exploring new hobbies even when ...
Silencing Your Inner Critic and Finding Flow - Creativity, Part 3
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many reasons to create. But sometimes it seems like there are just as many reasons to put it off, edit your efforts to death, or just giv...
Creativity Interview E2: James Rees and Keeping the Channel Open
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can we “keep the channel open” for inspiration? In this episode, Lisa Valentine Clark and professional artist James Rees discuss the spiritual...
Finding Connection and Community - Creativity, Part 2
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
People will often talk about creative pursuits as a way to make friends--maybe you'll meet people at a pottery class, or you'll find people who are in...
Creativity Interview E1: Jake Van Wagoner and Enjoying the Creative Process
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Creativity can be incredibly fulfilling. So why is it so hard sometimes? Lisa Valentine Clark and Studio C showrunner and producer, Jake Van Wagoner, ...
You're More Creative Than You Think - Creativity, Part 1
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a creative person? Everyone answers this question differently. Whether you feel too busy to participate in your old hobbies, or you think ther...
Book Club: Alone Together E7 | Ch 14 & Conclusion - Using Technology Deliberately
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately,” says Thoreau. But how do we live deliberately in the world of smartphones, robots, an...
Building Community - Your Life Online, Part 7
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We live in a time of unprecedented loneliness. Even in the luckiest of circumstances, when we're surrounded by supportive friends and family, we might...
Book Club: Alone Together E6 | Ch 12 & 13 - Internet Confessions
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is it about being human that gives us a need to post secrets online? Is there something deeper that we're hoping to get in return? In this episod...
Am I Addicted to My Phone? - Your Life Online, Part 6
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So many of us wonder if we're on our phones too much. It's easy to turn to social media or other online spaces to numb feelings of anxiety, depression...
Book Club: Alone Together E5 | Ch 10 & 11 - No Need to Call
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Lisa and her sister Gina James dive into the next two chapters of Sherry Turkle’s book Alone Together, they discuss how the way we communicate on...
Improving Media Literacy - Your Life Online, Part 5
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you remember the last time you read a headline or a post online, and later found out it wasn’t true? How did you feel? How did it change the way ...
Book Club: Alone Together E4 | Ch 8 & 9 - One Call Away
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you thought to yourself, “I don’t want to be interrupted?” In our hyperconnected world, many of us find ourselves always ...
Teaching Kids to be Intentional Online - Your Life Online, Part 4
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kids love technology, and it can be a lot of pressure on parents to decide how much access is appropriate for each kid. How can we know if we're setti...
Book Club: Alone Together E3 | Ch 5, 6 & 7 - What Robots Can't Do
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's only human to search for new, innovative solutions to our basic needs. There's a gadget for everything—and it makes fries! But in a world that’...
Staying Safe on the Internet - Your Life Online, Part 3
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you think about your kids using the internet, what do you think about? Is it the many uplifting and educational opportunities that exist online? ...
Book Club: Alone Together E2 | Ch 3 & 4 - Robot Companions
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As artificial intelligence becomes more and more effective, robots become capable of filling more and more of our desires— even our desire for human...
Finding Your Voice on Different Platforms -Your Life Online, Part 2
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us are on more than one social media platform. Whether it's Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter etc., each one has its own vibe and culture. ...
Book Club: Alone Together E1 | Ch 1 & 2 - Toys That Talk Back
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can robots make us love them, and is that love real? As Lisa and Carina Wytiaz dive into the first two chapters of Alone Together by Sherry Turkle, th...
The Myth of Authenticity - Your Life Online, Part 1
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like the way you represent yourself online is the "real" you? Is it even possible to be completely "authentic" on social media? In this fi...
Book Club: More Than a Body E12 | Chapter 6 Part 2 - "You know yourself. You know who you really are!"
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this final installment of Lisa's Book Club on More Than a Body by Drs. Lindsay and Lexie Kite, Lisa and Whitney Call explore the final frontier of ...
Making Changes that Stick - Body Image, Part 12
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Okay. So maybe you've watched an inspiring movie. Or you read a great self-help book. Or maybe you listened to a life-changing podcast series about bo...
Book Club: More Than a Body E11 | Chapter 6 Part 1 - "We're the ones who can make the change"
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa and Whitney dive into Chapter 6: "A Resilient Reunion", and the final chapter of "More Than a Body" by Drs. Lindsay and Lexie Kite. What can we d...
How Social Media Affects Body Image - Body Image, Part 11
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us have figured out the first part on our own—social media has a way of making us feel worse about ourselves. But new research on the effect...
Book Club: More Than a Body E10 | Chapter 5 Part 2 - "The work of reclaiming your identity"
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa continues her conversation with Alex of Sassy Confetti, and Stefanie Michelle, on Chapter 5 of More Than a Body by Drs. Lindsay and Lexie Kite, "...
Talking To Your Partner About Their Body - Body Image, Part 10
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In most of our relationships, when it comes to bodies the best idea is just to not worry about things that don't pertain to us. It's their body, their...
Book Club: More Than a Body E9 | Chapter 5 Part 1 - "You cannot disrespect yourself!"
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa and her guests, Stefanie Michelle and Alex of Sassy Confetti, dive into Chapter 5 of More Than a Body by Drs. Lindsay and Lexie Kite, "Reclaiming...
Loving Every Change - Body Image, Part 9
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if your boss called you into their office for some feedback... because you revealed your age? Lisa shares her experience of the weir...
Book Club: More Than a Body E8 | Chapter 4 Part 2 - "I've lived enough to know that I am strong."
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa and Whitney Call continue their conversation on part two of Chapter 4 of More Than a Body by Drs. Lindsay & Lexie Kite, "From Divided To United a...
Finding the Right Reasons to Exercise - Body Image, Part 8
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How often do you go out and exercise not because you feel like you have to, or because you feel guilty that it's been too long, but because is was fun...
Book Club: More Than a Body E7 | Chapter 4 Part 1 - "I've gained weight! That's okay!"
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this installment of Lisa's Book Club, Lisa and Whitney Call dive into part one of Chapter 4 of More Than a Body by Drs. Lindsay & Lexie Kite, "From...
Reclaiming Food and Nutrition - Body Image, Part 7
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know what to eat? Trying to find good information is harder than ever, especially in a diet culture-saturated world that insists "you are w...
Book Club: More Than a Body E6 | Chapter 3 Part 2
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa and Natalie Madsen continue their conversation on Chapter 3, "From Self-Objectification to Self-Actualization" from More Than a Body by Drs. Lind...
Understanding Obesity and Being "Healthy" - Body Image, Part 6
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whenever "body positivity" is mentioned, many people have a gut reaction of, "But we don't want to glorify obesity--that would be unhealthy!" It seems...
Book Club: More Than a Body E5 | Chapter 3 Part 1
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa and Natalie Madsen dive into Chapter 3, "From Self-Objectification to Self-Actualization" from More Than a Body by Drs. Lindsay & Lexie Kite. Nat...
Community, Representation, and Decolonizing Beauty - Body Image, Part 5
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What role does a community play in making a safe space for all bodies? How do Eurocentric beauty standards affect us individually and collectively? Li...
Book Club: More Than a Body E4 | Chapter 2 Part 2
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa and Ashley Rose Reeves talk meditation, "text parenting", and dollar voting as they finish Chapter 2, "Critiquing and Creating Your Media Environ...
Talking to Kids About Their Bodies - Body Image, Part 4
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Despite their best efforts, even the most motivated parents will often find themselves in a situation where they feel lost and unprepared. And this mi...
Book Club: More Than a Body E3 | Chapter 2 Part 1
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa sits down with Ashley Rose Reeves for part one of Chapter 2, "Critiquing and Creating Your Media Environment" from More Than a Body by Drs. Linds...
Identifying and Healing Disordered Eating - Body Image, Part 3
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do I know if my relationship with food is "healthy"? Lisa explores eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and OSFED (Other Specified Feedi...
Book Club: More Than a Body E2 | Chapter 1 Part 2
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa and Kacy continue discussing Chapter 1, "Rising with Body Image Resilience" from More Than a Body by Lindsay & Lexie Kite. Does your response to ...
Deconstructing Shame - Body Image, Part 2
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the online discussion about body image, there's often a disconnect when it comes to the terms that are used. Some people talk about "body shame" wi...
Book Club: More Than a Body E1 | Chapter 1 Part 1
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa kicks off her book club on More Than a Body by Lindsay & Lexie Kite. She and Kacy Faulconer break down their first impressions of the book and pe...
This Year I Will Love My Body - Body Image, Part 1
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At the beginning of a new year and a new series on Body Image, Lisa and Kacy discuss the tragic legacy of Helen of Troy — the "most beautiful woman ...
BONUS: What a Doctor Wishes Parents Knew
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the special episode of The Lisa Show, Lisa is joined by family practice physician (and her older brother) Dr. Chris Valentine to talk about what he...
BONUS: The Council of Moms Answers Your Questions (Part 2)
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of The Lisa Show, Lisa is joined by actor, comedian, and parent Whitney Call to answer more listener-submitted questions. How ...
The Lisa Show Holiday Special - Joy in Food with Carrie Ann Rhodes
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's no time like the holidays for delicious, unique, and memorable food! And there's never a better time to ditch the guilt and reframe the way we...
The Lisa Show Christmas Special
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa sits down with her producers Becca and McKay to talk about their favorite holiday memories, smells, gifts, foods, and more.
BONUS: The Council of Moms Answers Your Questions (Part 1)
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of The Lisa Show, Lisa is joined by actor, comedian, and parent Whitney Call to answer listener-submitted questions.
Self-Care Over Lunch: Where Do We Go From Here?
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa sits down to talk with Lisa Show producers Becca Hurley and McKay Menden about what they've learned throughout the production of the Self-Care se...
The Paradox of Self-Care and Parenting - Self Care, Part 11
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As parents, sometimes it feels like the only way to take care of ourselves is to take unnecessary time away from our kids. But if we give our kids eve...
Self-Care Over Lunch: Talking to Your Family About Mental Health
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa talks with the Council of Moms--Ganel-Lyn Condie, Rebecca Bingham, and Ashley Reeve--about how they approach talking to their kids about their me...
While Supporting a Loved One's Mental Health - Self Care, Part 10
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When a child, a spouse, or a friend is struggling with their mental health, it can be difficult to focus on anything else, least of all yourself. Whet...
Self-Care Over Lunch: Being Selfish About Our Mental Health with Dr. John Sovec
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa talks with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and longtime friend of The Lisa Show Dr. John Sovec about when we should be selfish about prote...
Escaping the Downward Spiral of Mental Health - Self Care, Part 9
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like your mental health is struggling, but taking time to find a therapist or pay for medication will only make you more stressed? Th...
Self-Care Over Lunch: Acupuncture & Hustle Culture with Ken and Katie Craig
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ken and Katie Craig join Lisa for an upbeat conversation reminiscing over times when self-care went wrong, and some of their best pivots and lessons l...
Overcoming Comparison Without Deleting Instagram - Self Care, Part 8
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a long day cleaning up after kids and dealing with teenagers, going on social media for a break can backfire, forcing you to see that your 4-yea...