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Being Different with Liz Durham
Welcoming lively debates and personal discoveries that will prompt you to question the status quo - and maybe even change your mind.
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- Being Different with Liz Durham
123. Motherhood Was Never Supposed to Be Perfect
I promise this is my last episode about Yesteryear, but there was one thing I couldn’t stop thinking about: why have we made motherhood look so miserable?…
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122. Boss Babe or Trad Wife? Why I Reject Both Extremes
I’m back with more thoughts on Yesteryear because apparently one episode was not enough. This time, I’m talking about something the book made me think about a…
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121. Working Moms vs. Trad Wives: Are We All Being Lied To?
I read "Yesteryear" thinking it would just be a fun book to read on vacation, and instead it pissed me off enough that I apparently need two episodes to talk…
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120. Why I Stopped Trying to Feed My Kids Perfectly
A friend recently told me she wanted to hear about my “cooking journey,” which made me laugh because honestly, it has been a pretty pathetic one. I went from…
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119. Let Your Kids Fail: Fatherhood, Risk & the American Dream with Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor is one of my husband Luke’s best friends and one of those people I can never have a surface-level conversation with. Every time I talk to him, I…
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118. Surprise! I'm Pregnant!
Well… surprise. I’m pregnant with baby number four. After taking about a month and a half off from the podcast because I’ve been exhausted, nauseous, and…
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117. Did Michaela Barnett Earn My Vote? Immigration, Abortion, and Finding Common Ground | Part 2
In part two of my conversation with Michaela Barnett, we go straight into some of the most complicated and divisive issues in politics—and somehow manage to…
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116. Can We Fix What’s Broken? Politics, AI, Healthcare, and Hope with Michaela Barnett
In this episode of Being Different, I sit down with Michaela Barnett for one of the most honest political conversations I have had on this podcast. I have…
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115. Why I’m Still Not a Summer Packet Mom
In this episode of Being Different, I’m revisiting the infamous summer packet. Last year, I got a lot of people fired up when I said I threw Mac’s kindergarten…
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114. Real Estate, Relationships, and the Things AI Can’t Replace with Debaran Hughes and Lucas Haun
This week, I sat down with two of my very good friends and two longtime Knoxville real estate agents, Debaran Hughes and Lucas Haun, to talk about how much the…
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113. Marriage, Motherhood & The Lies Our Generation Was Sold with Taylor Brasel
This week I sit down with my friend Taylor Brasel for an honest conversation about dating, marriage, motherhood, careers, and the pressure our generation feels…
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112. Motherhood, Materialism & Why the "Perfect House" Won’t Save You
It’s just me this week, and after a complete disaster of a Mother’s Day morning, I had a lot to think about. Between Cooper dumping red dye all over the house…
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111. Ashley Sartelle on Why Local School Board Elections Matter
I’ll be honest. I never paid much attention to school board races until I had kids. Then suddenly it hit me that these decisions actually matter, and I…
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110. What a Sheriff Actually Does (And What’s Really Going On in Our Communities) with Brent Gibson
I’ve never paid much attention to a sheriff’s race before…until now. So I sat down with Brent Gibson, who’s running for sheriff here in Knox County, and asked…
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109. A Real Conversation About Running for Office with Angie Lawless
Angie Lawless and I go way back. She was my co-host on a previous podcast before life got busy and we both went in completely different directions. But we made…
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108. Homework Isn’t the Problem… It’s How We’re Forcing Kids to Learn
It’s just me today, and yes… we’re talking about homework again. But this time, I’m not just venting, I’m actually getting to the root of why it bothers me so…
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107. Kindergarteners Don’t Need Homework.
It’s just me today, and I’m saying something I know not everyone is going to agree with… kindergarteners should NOT have homework. I’ve been thinking a lot…
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106. Chris Woodruff on Burnout, Identity, and Life After Pro Tennis (Part 2)
Chris Woodruff is back, and this is where the conversation gets deeper. In Part 2, we pick up after his comeback from injury and get into what actually made…
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105. Raising Tough Kids and Building Champions with UTK's Tennis Coach, Chris Woodruff (Part 1)
I sat down with my friend Chris Woodruff (“Woody” if you know my husband), Tennessee’s men’s tennis coach, former top U.S. junior, and a guy who went pro…
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104. Why I’m Reconsidering Hunting as a Mom
This week I’m sitting down with one of my oldest friends, Zach Ivey, and we’re talking about hunting. Not as a hobby, but as a way of raising boys who can face…
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103. The Conversations We Should Be Having With Our Daughters (And Why I’m Done With Politics)
Today, I’m sharing my response to an email I received from a mom named Rachel who is working from home with little kids, about to have another baby, and…
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102. The Myth of “Having It All”: Ambition, Motherhood, and the Cost of Doing Both
What if the biggest lie women are sold isn’t “have it all”…but “you can have it all at the same time”? This week on Being Different, I sit down with Kate…
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101. What Becoming “Successful” Cost Me at Home
This week's solo episode is sort of a follow-up to what I talked about last week about the show Landman. I wanted to spend more time on the character Rebecca…
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100. Being Feminine in a World That Rewards Masculinity
This week on Being Different, it’s just me and a TV show I didn’t expect to mess with my head the way it did. My husband and I started watching Landman, and I…
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99. Are We Educating Kids or Managing Them? Rethinking Childhood Education with Dr. Jack Talmadge
Something about the way we do school for children just isn’t working, so it's time to talk about it. This week, I sit down with Dr. Jack Talmadge, Head of…
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98. Why I'm Ditching Perfection For Peace This Christmas
Lately, I’ve been thinking about peace and realizing how terrible I am at it. Christmas is supposed to be joyful, but I’m stressed out, overwhelmed, and…
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97. War, Leadership, and Today’s America: Part Four of My Conversation with Major General "Max" Haston
If you haven't heard the first three conversations I recorded with Major General Terry “Max” Haston, go listen to those now! In Part 4 of my conversation with…
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96. Why Motherhood Still Matters (and What My Kids Are Teaching Me)
It’s just me this week and I am here to admit a couple hard truths I’d rather not, but here we are. After skipping out on Career Day at Mac's school I realized…
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95. Boots on the Ground: Part Three of My Conversation with Major General "Max" Haston
If you haven't heard the first two conversations I recorded with Major General Terry “Max” Haston, go listen to those now! In this third part of my…
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94. Let Kids Be Kids: Rethinking Early Childhood Education
This one’s probably going to ruffle some feathers, but when do they not? I want to revisit my earlier episode about why we chose not to do my son’s summer…
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93. Behind the Uniform: Part Two of My Conversation with Major General "Max" Haston
If you haven’t listened to part one of this conversation, do that now! In this second part of my conversation with Major General Terry “Max” Haston, I sit down…
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92. Uncovering a Soldier's Story: Part One of My Conversation with Major General Terry "Max" Haston
In part one of my conversation with Major General Terry “Max” Haston, we go back to where it all began. Max grew up in small-town Middle Tennessee, surrounded…
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91. Rethinking Education with Michelle Compton
This week I sit down with Michelle Compton, one of the most impactful teachers in my kids’ lives, for a conversation every parent needs to hear. Michelle opens…
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90. Parenting Different, Even When It’s Hard
Ya'll...I’ve been in a funk. No sleep, kids in my bed, the AC went out, I quit breastfeeding, and somehow those last 10–12 pounds are still hanging on no…
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89. Questioning Power: Tim Burchett on Israel, Epstein, and Accountability
This week I sit down with Congressman Tim Burchett for a real, unfiltered conversation about some of the biggest issues facing our country. We talk about…
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88. Things Keeping Me Up at Night: Cribs, Corruption, and Calling B.S.
Back-to-school is here, and let me tell you - we are not thriving. Early mornings, cranky kids and zero sleep makes me miss our slow, sunshine-filled summer so…
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87. Sight Words, Disney Lies, and Why It All Matters
It’s just me this week, and I’m covering a lot from Mac learning how to read (spoiler: we’re sticking with phonics) to why I think Disney is feeding our kids…
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86. Grit, Guitars, and Getting Real: A Life Lived Loud with Michael “Cheez” Brown
Michael “Cheez” Brown has lived a life most of us couldn’t imagine—growing up between chaos and comfort, chasing punk rock dreams in California, and managing…
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85. Motherhood Unfiltered
Y'all better buckle up because this episode is a rollercoaster... We’re covering it all, from shattered dishes before the first day of swim team, to overpriced…
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84. Questioning the System, Vaccine Decisions, and Why Moms Deserve Better Conversations
Here’s the thing—just because someone’s wearing a white coat doesn’t mean they have all the answers. In Part 2, Jill and I pick up where we left off and dive…
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83. The First Year of Motherhood, Tongue Ties, and Learning to Trust Yourself
Let’s be real—the first year of motherhood is basically a blur of leaking boobs, zero sleep, and wondering if you’ve totally lost yourself. In Part 1 of my…
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82. Working Moms vs SAHM
Welcome back y'all. This solo episode of Being Different is going to be about problems AND solutions. I've been thinking about the differences between stay at…
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81. Dissolving Illusions: Polio, Propaganda, and the Problem with Modern Medicine with Roman Bystrianyk, Part 2
In this episode, I’m back with Roman Bystrianyk, co-author of Dissolving Illusions, and y’all—we go deep. We break down the story behind polio, and spoiler…
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80. Dissolving Illusions: The Industrial Revolution and the Vaccine Myth with Roman Bystrianyk, Part 1
Today’s episode is a real eye-opener. I’m sitting down with Roman Bystrianyk, co-author of Dissolving Illusions, and we’re diving into some seriously…
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79. Shedding Light on Health: Understanding Circadian Rhythms with Meredith Oke
Y'all, buckle up because this episode is WILD! I sat down with Meredith Oke and learned more about light in one hour than I have in my entire life. We're…
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78. Beyond Good Manners: Raising Kids to be Ready for Real Life
Today I’m unpacking what it really means to set ‘stretch goals’ for myself and my kids—beyond just keeping them from turning into little jerks. Inspired by a…
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77. Redefining Success: John Brock on Hustle, Family & Taking Risks
This week, I’m sitting down with John Brock—my husband Luke’s boss and business partner—who also happens to be one of the most unexpected, unconventional…
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76. Why Modern Parenting is a Mess
Moms, I don’t know about y’all, but I am over it—the busy-for-the-sake-of-being-busy nonsense, the never-ending school events that do nothing but stress…
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75. Raising Kids Against the Grain
I'm in a mood, y'all. Today, I'm talking about why I believe society’s got it all wrong when it comes to raising our kids and making life choices. I’m laying…
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74. A Story of Hope, Not Suffering: Emily Smith's Inspiring Cancer Journey
Today's conversation is deeply personal, and deeply important. I sit down with my dear friend Emily Smith to discuss her incredible journey with stage 4…
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73. Living the Dream: How Matt Kaye Went from Business Mogul to Family Man and Early Retirement
To me, Matt Kaye is a true embodiment of the American dream. From his humble beginnings in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to creating a booming $300 million business…
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72. New Year, Same Chickens, More SAHM Lessons
Ever feel invisible while doing the hardest job in the world? Yeah, me too. Today I’m talking about losing it over the lack of ‘thanks’ I get and why we need…
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71. Hustling in Heels: Part 2 of Dena and Sofi SanMiguel's Journey with Ivory Beau Boutique
This week, I am yet again totally inspired by the confidence and creativity of 17 year old entrepreneur, Sofi SanMiguel. With the support of her mother Dena…
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70. Hustling in Heels: Dena and Sofi SanMiguel's Journey with Ivory Beau Boutique
If y’all have been keeping up with my show for a while, you may remember my conversation with Dena SanMiguel about her transition from her career to…
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69. Martha Stewart: Homemaker, Felon, or Icon? with Kyri Tombras
Have y'all seen the documentary about Martha Stewart? I think she's fascinating. In this episode, I sit down with one of my funniest friends, Kyri Tombras, to…
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68. Keeping an Open Mind Post Election with Anthony Palmer
You know how everyone keeps asking me if I’m going to talk politics on this show? Well, I’m not going to tell you what to think, but I am going to challenge…
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67. Screw the Birthday Party Circuit and Christmas Consumerism
That's right, I'm back on this topic. I’m over the big, flashy birthday parties. Today, I'm going to tell you about Mac’s latest birthday that Luke went all…
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66. Hybrid Homeschooling: The Best of Both Worlds with Charlene Paffumi
You all know I've been frustrated with our school options. Well, I heard from Charlene Paffumi - a former public school teacher turned homeschooling guru - and…
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65. Stuff Won’t Make You Happy: Ditching the Clutter with Sarah Verzyden
Y'all, I think all this stuff we think we need is just weighing us down. My friend Sarah Verzyden is here, and she's the queen of helping people ditch the…
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64. Self-Loathing Feminist or Trad Wife: Is There a Middle Ground?
Can modern women find real fulfillment in the old-school template of homemaking without losing themselves? I'm tackling the "Trad Wife" debate in today’s…