The 8 Talks That Can Transform Your Mother-Daughter Relationship | Sandra Stanley & Allie Stanley Cooney (Bonus Episode)

For those that are new around here, I release bonus episodes that serve a niche part of my audience, I have listeners of all faith backgrounds that listen to the podcast. This episode is coming from a christian perspective so if that’s something that doesn’t fit what you’re looking for, check out the other episode that dropped this week or join me back here next Tuesday for a conversation that you don’t want to miss! Have you ever wondered how to bridge the gap between moms and daughters during those challenging teenage years? In today's episode, we're diving deep into that very question with mother-daughter duo, Sandra and Allie Stanley. They've just released their new book, Meet Me in the Middle , which tackles the tough yet vital conversations about life, faith, and the rollercoaster of teenage emotions. Together, they explore how to navigate topics like comparison, relationships, fears, and identity formation, all while emphasizing the importance of a strong family foundation. We'll also touch on the impact of social media, the power of journaling, and practical tips for fostering meaningful connections. Whether you're a mom, a daughter, or someone invested in nurturing these relationships, this conversation is packed with insights and advice you won't want to miss. About Sandra & Allie | Sandra Stanley received her Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia Tech and Master of Arts from Dallas Theological Seminary. Sandra has a heart for foster kids and foster families, as she and Andy have been foster parents since 2010. Her ministry passion is promoting foster care in the local church. Much of her time these days is spent working on various writing projects and continuing her involvement with Fostering Together, the foster care initiative of North Point Ministries. Allie Cooney graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Communication. She completed the North Point Residency program and simultaneously earned a Masters of Christian Education degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. With a decade worth of experience in guiding students along their spiritual journeys, Allie is passionate about empowering middle, high school, and college students to embrace a life devoted to following Jesus wholeheartedly. Allie has a heart for middle school and high school students and can often be spotted at any number of local coffee shops pouring into girls in those seasons of life. Links Discussed in This Episode | Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity Previous Episode: Bonus Episode: Finding "It" (An Intentional Parenting Strategy) with Sandra Stanley Book: The Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker Allie's Resource: Book: Treasures in the Dark by Katherine Wolfe Sandra's Resource: Logos Bible Study Mend Coffee Shop Book: Outlive by Peter Attia Connect with Allie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliekaycooney Connect with Sandra: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandrawstanley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandra.w.stanley/ Website: https://www.sandrastanley.com/ Episode Sponsors | The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal! Enjoy the Podcast? Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity . Questions | You can contact me through my website , find me on Instagram , Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook . Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane. Need help decluttering? I'm here to help! If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter, I’d love to help you achieve your goals in your home. We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your home are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact! Our Sponsors: * Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS * Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com * Check out Everyday Dose and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://everydaydose.com * Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/MINIMALIST * Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy