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Crystal Paine Show

Crystal Paine Show

By: Crystal Paine
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The Crystal Paine Show is dedicated to helping you embrace life right where you are and take practical steps to get where you want to go. Crystal says, "My hope is that this podcast will serve as an inspiration to your week, a pause in your day to slow down and reflect a little, a looked-forward-to part of your weekly routine, a place where we can connect on a deeper level… and ultimately, my desire is that you come away from listening to each episode feeling motivated to bloom where you are planted and take intentional steps to move in the direction you are longing to go." Crystal is a wife, mom of 6, foster/adoptive mom, speaker, New York Times bestselling author, and online entrepreneur, best known for founding MoneySavingMom.com.

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  • 346: Grieving the Loss of the Life You Thought You’d Have with Jodi Snowdon

    346: Grieving the Loss of the Life You Thought You’d Have with Jodi Snowdon
    May 26 2026
    Today’s topic is a bit emotionally heavy and difficult, but it’s nonetheless incredibly important. I am joined by Jodi Snowdon, author of Depth: Growing Through Heartbreak to Strength, and she joins me for a very vulnerable conversation to reflect on how grief shows up in many forms of life - miscarriage, divorce, loss of loved ones - and how often people feel unsure of how to support someone in those moments. Listen in as she shares her own experiences of devastating loss and how they helped reshape her faith, emotional resilience, and understanding of God’s presence in suffering. Together, the two of us discuss the importance of allowing space for grief instead of avoiding it and how honest emotional processing, support from your community, and spiritual struggle can become a part of healing over time.Jodi also explains the STRENGTH acrostic from her book and offers some practical ways to walk through heartbreak by seeking God in the middle of pain, allowing yourself to fully grieve, and resisting the urge to numb or suppress emotions. She speaks openly about how healing is not linear and how counseling, community, and even simple daily practices such as prayer and journaling helped her begin to heal. We also discuss how suffering can shape character in unexpected ways, deepening empathy and even becoming a place where purpose can grow.A big part of our conversation focuses on how to support others who are grieving, especially in moments when people often feel afraid to say or do the wrong thing. Jodi and I talk through miscarriage, divorce, and other griefs, highlighting the importance of directly acknowledging loss, avoiding well meaning but ultimately minimizing and unhelpful language, and showing up with acts of care rather than silence. We also touch upon the power of remembering important dates, checking in long after the initial loss, and recognizing that grief doesn’t follow a timeline that others can see or understand, especially since everyone grieves differently.By the end of my conversation with Jodi, I truly hope that listeners will walk away after listening with both compassion for those in pain as well as a clearer sense of how to show up in small, meaningful ways that remind someone that they are not forgotten. I hope that you enjoy and get some insight from my conversation with Jodi, and, as always, please feel free to reach out with your thoughts! I would love to hear from you!In This Episode[0:35] - Welcome Jodi Snowdon to the podcast![2:08] - Through some truly devastating losses, Jodi discovered healing, deeper faith, and purpose in helping others.[4:32] - Jodi believes that suffering can deepen faith when people honestly seek God instead of withdrawing from Him.[6:40] - Jodi explains grieving honestly, seeking God, and processing emotions instead of numbing pain.[9:08] - Learn how support groups can transform pain into meaningful purpose and connection.[11:08] - Jodi has come to believe that heartbreak can build empathy, self-awareness, and freedom from shame.[13:36] - Hear how gratitude, forgiveness, and sharing personal pain can help others heal through their own grief.[16:01] - Hear how supporting miscarriage grief requires validating the loss and offering compassionate, thoughtful, and practical care.[19:13] - Jodi explains how compassion, acknowledgment, and presence help validate miscarriage grief and prevent isolation.[22:03] - Memorializing miscarriage through rituals and naming can help parents process enduring grief and loss.[24:40] - Jodi asserts that nonjudgmental support and inclusion reduce divorce-related shame, rejection, and loneliness.[27:11] - Jodi believes that intentional boundaries, support, and truth help divorced parents deal with loneliness and family transitions.[30:48] - I point out that clear, specific offers of help make it easier for grieving people to accept support.[31:51] - We talk about how divorce brings layered grief, rejection, and ongoing emotional triggers that support can help ease.[34:26] Listening and practical ideas empower better support for people experiencing grief![36:13] - Jodi and I discuss how consistent support and remembering anniversaries can help grieving people feel seen, loved, and not forgotten.[38:15] - God redeems heartbreak, using grief to grow and equip people with empathy.Links & ResourcesCrystal PaineJodi SnowdonCasting Crowns - “Praise You in the Storm”Depth Podcast Episode 53: Hopelifter - Kathe WunnenbergWatermark - “Glory Baby”BooksDepth: Growing Through Heartbreak to Strength by Jodi Snowdon & Kathe WunnebergGrieving the Child I Never Knew: A Devotional Companion for Comfort in the Loss of Your Unborn or Newly Born Child by Kathe WunnenbergSocial MediaCrystal Paine on Instagram (@moneysavingmom)Crystal Paine on Instagram (@crystaliscleaning)Crystal Paine on LinkedInCrystal Paine on TwitterCrystal Paine on GoodreadsMoney Saving MomMoney Saving Mom on FacebookMoney Saving Mom Deal Seekers Facebook ...
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    40 mins
  • 345: Our Glamping Adventure

    345: Our Glamping Adventure
    May 19 2026
    Jesse and I welcome you this week as we reflect on our recent glamping trip, an anniversary trip that Jesse had secretly planned and that nearly didn’t happen! Hear all about how, after finally figuring out childcare for the kids, we were ready to leave when everything unraveled all at once: sore throats, emergency doctor appointments, positive strep tests, and even an unexpected COVID diagnosis.We suddenly found ourselves trying to decide whether to cancel a trip we had been looking forward to for months while also making sure everyone at home would be okay. Thankfully, the Airbnb hosts were unbelievably kind and let us reschedule which turned out to be the best thing that could’ve happened!What waited for us a few months later was truly one of the most unique places I have ever stayed. Jesse booked this incredible glamping dome tucked into the Tennessee hills overlooking Center Hill Lake, and the entire place felt almost unreal, with clear curved walls open to the sky, decks hanging over the hillside, a hot tub in the middle of nature, and a shower that somehow made me feel like I was outside while still enjoying modern comforts.Listen in as we talk about the hilariously overheated first hour after arriving, the clever sprinkler system that cooled the dome down, and why we immediately understood why people become obsessed with glamping. We also share the quieter parts of the trip that ended up meaning the most: playing Scrabble, watching the sunrise over the water, hiking down to the lake, sitting around the fire with nowhere else to be, and realizing how rare it is to experience true quiet. There was no packed itinerary, no distractions - just space to talk, laugh, process life, and reconnect after years of constant responsibilities.Also, because apparently every memorable trip needs at least one disaster, we also tell the story of how Jesse managed to put a massive scrape down the side of my car while leaving the property, something that I will probably reference forever considering my long history of being the one who usually hits things. Enjoy our conversation all about this truly unforgettable trip, and, as always, please feel free to reach out! Maybe you have your own glamping story to share?In This Episode[0:36] - Jesse and I are finally sharing the story of our recent glamping trip![2:53] - Unsure whether to cancel or not with kids being sick, we debated traveling while juggling sick kids and mysterious packing instructions.[4:49] - Hear how, after rescheduling, I was amazed by the surreal glamping dome overlooking the Tennessee hillside![7:31] - Hear about how our unique glamping dome offered stunning lake views, outdoor luxury, and an unexpectedly hot interior.[9:51] - Jesse shares having discovered the dome’s greenhouse-like heat required sprinklers and repairs to cool the interior.[11:16] - Once the high temperatures dropped, we fully embraced the peaceful hot tub retreat and unplugged outdoor atmosphere.[13:38] - Hear how, between stargazing, Scrabble, and luxurious showers, we officially became devoted glamping fans![16:35] - Surrounded by silence and nature, we reconnected without distractions and embraced the slower pace.[18:51] - I share how our peaceful getaway ended abruptly when Jesse scraped the car pulling out of the property.[21:04] - Despite my dented car, the relaxing overnight escape still felt restorative and memorable.[23:19] - Jesse and I reflect on our restorative glamping getaway and invite listeners to share future trip recommendations!Links & ResourcesCrystal PaineSocial MediaCrystal Paine on Instagram (@moneysavingmom)Crystal Paine on Instagram (@crystaliscleaning)Crystal Paine on LinkedInCrystal Paine on TwitterCrystal Paine on GoodreadsMoney Saving MomMoney Saving Mom on FacebookMoney Saving Mom Deal Seekers Facebook groupcrystal@moneysavingmom.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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    25 mins
  • 344: Raising Capable & Confident Kids with David Thomas and Sissy Goff

    344: Raising Capable & Confident Kids with David Thomas and Sissy Goff
    May 12 2026
    This episode's guests might take the cake for most frequent guests on the podcasts – Sissy Goff and David Thomas! Throughout this insightful conversation with them, there is a question that I keep coming back to - are we protecting our kids or are we accidentally preventing them from becoming capable? That is the primary focus of not only our conversation today but also of their book – Capable: How to Teach Your Kids the Strengths, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience!Listen in as we unpack why so many loving, thoughtful parents are exhausted from carrying responsibilities their children are actually ready to begin taking on themselves. From chores and homework to conflict resolution, independence, and even sleeping in their own beds, we talk honestly about how resilience is built, and it is not through perfection or pressure but instead through practice, discomfort, and trust.One of the most eye-opening parts of this conversation is our discussion around “coddling.” We don't talk about it in a judgmental way but in the very real sense that fear can quietly shape our parenting more than we realize. We talk about why boundaries do not damage attachment, why kids need opportunities to safely take on challenges, and how confidence grows when children are allowed to solve problems instead of being rescued from every single difficult moment.We also get practical, with Sissy and David sharing some simple, age-appropriate ways that parents can begin shifting responsibility to their children, whether they’re toddlers, elementary-aged kids, teenagers, or even young adults. We discuss natural consequences, teaching children to ask for help, encouraging self-advocacy, and how overmonitoring can unintentionally communicate, “I don’t think you can handle this.”This episode is all about becoming a steadier parent, and we discuss the importance of modeling courage ourselves, letting our kids see us try new things, fail, recover, and grow. If you’re listening as a parent thinking, “I didn’t do this soon enough,” I think you’ll find a lot of hope in this conversation too. I hope that you enjoy this conversation with Sissy and David, and, as always, please feel free to reach out to me with your own thoughts!In This Episode[0:35] - Welcome Sissy Goff and David Thomas back to the podcast![1:43] - Resilience grows when children face manageable challenges instead of parents constantly preventing discomfort.[4:06] - Sissy and David point out that healthy boundaries and accountability build secure attachment without coddling.[7:39] - Sissy asserts that overprotection based on fear can unintentionally limit children’s confidence, independence, and emotional growth.[10:08] - Parents should gradually shift everyday responsibilities onto their children that they're already close to being able to do on their own.[13:38] - It's important for parents to manage their own anxieties as a model for their kids.[15:08] - Hear David exemplify how trying unfamiliar things helps parents model resilience, perseverance, and empathy for struggling children.[18:34] - Simple everyday responsibilities help young children discover their abilities and build lasting confidence.[20:02] - David argues for the importance of honoring each child’s developmental pace and trusting that they will grow into capabilities in their own time.[22:35] - I discuss how teaching children to communicate needs and ask for help builds lifelong emotional and problem-solving skills.[24:01] - David and Sissy believe that children build confidence and resilience via independence, responsibilities, and experiences outside of their comfort zones.[26:11] - I add that encouraging self-advocacy helps children build confidence and handle challenges independently.[29:37] - It's important to remember that each parent-child relationship carries unique dynamics that impact expectations, behavior, and emotional growth.[32:01] - Sissy explains how kids benefit from experiencing natural consequences alongside empathy, encouragement, and supportive guidance.[33:44] - Small, gradual lessons in responsibility help children become confident, capable, and adaptable adults.[37:04] - Children ultimately thrive when parents nurture their existing strengths instead of putting extra pressure on them.[38:36] - David reminds us that growth happens at different paces and that it’s never too late to encourage independence.Links & ResourcesCrystal PaineBooksCapable: How to Teach Your Kids the Strengths, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience by Sissy Goff & David ThomasSocial MediaCrystal Paine on Instagram (@moneysavingmom)Crystal Paine on Instagram (@crystaliscleaning)Crystal Paine on LinkedInCrystal Paine on TwitterCrystal Paine on GoodreadsMoney Saving MomMoney Saving Mom on FacebookMoney Saving Mom Deal Seekers Facebook groupcrystal@moneysavingmom.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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    41 mins
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