Are our children learning everything they need to thrive?

Schools teach many important subjects—but what about critical thinking, financial literacy, creativity, and practical life skills?

This week on Nailed It Motherhood, educator and Homeschool Remix author Chris Linder joins Tamara Eldridge for an eye-opening conversation about how parents can intentionally bridge the gaps in their child's education—without necessarily becoming full-time homeschoolers.

Together, they discuss:
✨ What hybrid homeschooling really looks like
✨ Why curiosity is one of a child's greatest superpowers
✨ Practical ways to teach life skills at home
✨ How parents can raise confident, independent thinkers
✨ Why education doesn't have to stop when the school day ends

Whether your child attends public, private, charter, or homeschool, this episode will challenge you to rethink what it truly means to prepare children for life.

Because raising successful kids isn't about having all the answers—it's about teaching them how to find them.

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Some women spend years trying to be heard. Regina Patterson decided she would never be silenced again.

In Lights, Camera, Action! Voice for the Voiceless, Regina shares how acting, writing, and producing became pathways to healing and self-expression after growing up without the freedom to use her voice. She speaks candidly about chasing her dreams while raising an autistic son, adapting to life's unexpected turns, and continuing to create despite the weight she carries.

This conversation is a reminder that purpose does not disappear when motherhood gets hard—it often becomes clearer.

Listener Note: This episode was slightly altered from its original structure due to major technical issues experienced during recording. Some planned elements were adjusted, but Regina's inspiring story and the core of our conversation remain unchanged.

Tune in and be encouraged by a mother who continues to show up, speak out, and make space for others who have felt unseen.

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This week on Nailed It Motherhood, Tamara Eldridge sits down for an intimate solo episode sharing the unspoken truths many mothers carry silently.

From becoming a mother before feeling emotionally, financially, or mentally prepared… to grieving former versions of yourself while loving your children deeply… Tamara opens up about the emotional weight, identity shifts, overstimulation, invisible labor, and pressure mothers face every day.

This episode creates space for honesty without shame and vulnerability without judgment. It’s a reminder that admitting motherhood is hard does not make you ungrateful — it makes you human.

If you’ve ever:

• felt overwhelmed by emotional labor,
• needed a break without guilt,
• missed who you were before kids,
• wanted support instead of advice,
• or struggled to feel seen while carrying everyone else…

this conversation is for you.

Because healing begins when moms stop pretending they’re fine.

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Living “The Dream” took on a whole new meaning for Dr. Tiffany Sayles when she realized that having the marriage, the career, and the big family she always wanted also required intentional upkeep.

In this episode, Dr. Sayles opens up about the work it takes to maintain faith, love, identity, and self-care through life’s challenges. By learning who she was outside of her responsibilities and giving herself permission to simply be “okay,” she found the strength to persevere.

Now, she encourages other parents to set boundaries, prioritize self-care, and lean into faith while nurturing their relationships and themselves. This conversation is a powerful reminder that sustaining the life you prayed for requires care for yourself, too.

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15-19-23. To understand the significance behind these numbers, you have to listen to Joi West-Phalo’s personal parenting journey. She became a mom at 15 and now inspires other moms and women to walk boldly in their purpose. Through a strong support system and determination not to fall into the teen mom statistics, Joi was able to find herself again, define meaning in her life, and be a role model for many others to push through their ugly truths.

In this episode of The Ugly Truth Saves Lives, host Tamara Eldridge speaks with Joi West-Phalo—author, advocate, and founder of She Changes Everything.

Joi shares her raw and unfiltered journey through teen motherhood, marriage, divorce, and ultimately discovering her purpose in uplifting other women. This conversation highlights the importance of community, the healing power of storytelling, and how faith can guide you through even the most uncertain seasons of parenting.

This episode is a reminder that your truth—no matter how messy—can be the very thing that sets you and others free.

🎧 Tune in for a story that will challenge, inspire, and empower you to embrace every part of your journey.

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In this deeply moving episode, Tamika Bruce opens up about the impact of parental incarceration—not just on the parent, but on the children left behind.

After serving 10 years and enduring 7 years without seeing her kids, Tamika returned home to face a new reality: her children were intelligent and capable—but struggling in ways she didn’t expect.

This conversation unpacks:
• The emotional toll of separation
• The overlooked trauma children carry
• The challenges of rebuilding trust and connection
• What true reintegration really looks like

Now a community advocate focused on reentry for families, Tamika is turning her pain into purpose—bringing awareness to stories that often go unheard.

This episode is raw. It’s real. And it’s necessary.

Listen now and be part of the healing conversation.

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Co-parenting isn’t just about schedules. It’s about emotions, communication, and showing up for your kids in every season.

In this episode of Nailed It Motherhood, LaDon Hall shares his real-life journey from everyday parenting to navigating custody arrangements, opening up about the emotional impact on both parents and children. This conversation dives into the importance of flexibility, honest communication, and prioritizing your child’s needs over rigid agreements.

If you’re balancing co-parenting, adjusting to change, or learning how to stay connected with your kids no matter the circumstances, this episode is for you. Because at the end of the day, it’s not about perfect parenting—it’s about being present, intentional, and building strong relationships that last.

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Most moms feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure if they’re doing enough, until they hear a story like this.

In this powerful episode of Nailed It Motherhood, Taja Morris shares her raw journey from trauma, depression, and disconnection to true healing and self-care. Through personal loss, city-life chaos, and the deep bond with her children, she reveals what it really means to rebuild and redefine motherhood.

Taja opens up about postpartum depression, witnessing community violence, and the pivotal moments that forced her to pause and prioritize her mental health. Grounded in faith, nature, and purpose, she created Sisters with an Agenda, a space where women and moms can heal, grow, and support one another.

We also dive into practical ways to parent with intention, like honest communication, family meetings, and creating a safe space where kids feel seen, heard, and loved. Taja keeps it real, showing up fully, flaws and all.

This isn’t just a story about survival, it’s about rising, healing, and building a legacy rooted in love, authenticity, and purpose.

If you’re feeling depleted, craving connection, or ready to rewrite your motherhood story, this episode will meet you exactly where you are and remind you that your healing starts within.

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Located at: 6353 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, Pa 19144

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