Episode 86 Melanie Shankle on Fighting Dragons ššš
Release Date: 01/29/2025
Episode 91 The Midlife Mayhem of Night Sweats, Hormones, and Adult ADHD with Mikala Albertson, MD
MESSmerized with Cynthia Yanof - Funny faith based encouragement for marriage, family, Christian parenting, and finding purpose in the MESS.
In todayās episode, I chat with Dr. Mikala Albertson about menopause, hormone therapy, and all the things we need to know to feel better in midlife. We kick things off by debunking some common myths around hormone replacement therapy and why it's not as scary as we once thought. Mikala explains how estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone affect our bodies and what happens when we lose them. And as a girl who is fighting some serious night sweats, you better believe I was tuned in. We also dive into supplements, with Mikala sharing the four key ones she recommends. (I take...
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Episode 90 Kari Kampakis on Dating, Social Media, and Sending Kids to College
MESSmerized with Cynthia Yanof - Funny faith based encouragement for marriage, family, Christian parenting, and finding purpose in the MESS.
Hey Friends! Today we kick-off week number two with Kari Kampakis, and if you missed last week, youāll definitely want to go back and listen. Today, Kari and I dive into everything from teenage relationships to exploring how crucial it is for our kids to know who they are before stepping into college life. Kari also shares a much-needed reminder about how social media, friendships, and even a dash of loneliness can fuel resilienceāall wrapped up in the broader mission of instilling strong faith, family values, and personal growth. So whether youāre the household cop...
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Episode 89 Navigating the World of Daughters with Kari Kampakis
MESSmerized with Cynthia Yanof - Funny faith based encouragement for marriage, family, Christian parenting, and finding purpose in the MESS.
Iām so excited to kick off a two-week series with Kari Kampakis on raising girls! We dive into everything from the drama of friendship struggles and those classic mean girl moments to the surprisingly powerful role that loneliness plays in building resilience. These topics are just a few highlights from her new girlsā devotional, āan absolute must-have for girls from junior high through college! I couldnāt help but laugh (and sometimes cringe) as we unpacked how social media has turned even the simplest interactions into epic battlegrounds of comparison and envy. I shared my own...
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Episode 88 Perfect is Boring with Jess Johnston and Amy Weatherly
MESSmerized with Cynthia Yanof - Funny faith based encouragement for marriage, family, Christian parenting, and finding purpose in the MESS.
Happy Valentineās Week! ššššš First, I want to say thank you for the kind words and incredible response to last weekās episode, where I went rogue with a solo show. Iām so glad it encouraged you! Yes, Iām hoping to do more episodes like this after I finish the book Iām currently working on. Iām excited for our show today, because Iām chatting with Jess Johnston and Amy Weatherly about a topic that hits home for so many of usāperfectionism, vulnerability, and the beauty of authentic friendships. We talk about the impossible standards we set for...
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Episode 87 Permission to Pivot: No Guest, No Filter
MESSmerized with Cynthia Yanof - Funny faith based encouragement for marriage, family, Christian parenting, and finding purpose in the MESS.
Hey Friends, Itās February, which means Valentineās Day is upon usābut more importantly, it marks the one-year anniversary of my first book, ! Looking back over the past year, Iām overwhelmed with gratitude for the friends and family who have walked this journey with me. Whether you bought the book, shared it with a friend, left a review, hosted a book launch party, or prayed for my words to make an impactāyouāve been part of this crazy adventure, and I couldnāt be more thankful. Maybe itās the nostalgia of this milestone, or maybe itās just menopause...
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Episode 86 Melanie Shankle on Fighting Dragons ššš
MESSmerized with Cynthia Yanof - Funny faith based encouragement for marriage, family, Christian parenting, and finding purpose in the MESS.
Happy Wednesday! Is it just me, or did January last six months? I cannot handle one more school holiday, winter illness, or Ā¼ inch of snow canceling school. But I digress. Iām thrilled to round out this month with an amazing conversation featuring Melanie Shankle. And yes, Amy Weatherly is still co-hosting with me, and I couldnāt be more grateful! To know me is to know that Iāve been a huge fan of Melanieās books for years. I was so excited to hear she has a new one coming out, andāspoiler alertāit might just be my favorite yet! Today, weāre covering topics like parenting...
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Episode 85 Annie F. Downs on NYC, Body Image, and Living with Loss
MESSmerized with Cynthia Yanof - Funny faith based encouragement for marriage, family, Christian parenting, and finding purpose in the MESS.
Iām thrilled to have Amy Weatherly back co-hosting MESSmerized with me for this exciting episode, because weāre chatting with the incredible Annie F. Downs! Annie is living the dream (and the hustle) part-time in New York City, and let me tell you, sheās not just surviving; sheās thriving. For those of us whoāve dreamed of moving to NYC but stayed safely tucked away in places like North Dallas (okay, maybe that's just me), Annie made it happen. And Iām so excited to share her journey with you! On a more serious note, we dive into body image, health, and unresolutions....
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Episode 84 New Year, Same Me: Kendra Adachi Talks Time Management
MESSmerized with Cynthia Yanof - Funny faith based encouragement for marriage, family, Christian parenting, and finding purpose in the MESS.
Just in case you missed the announcement last week, Amy Weatherly is co-hosting MESSmerized with me this month, and gosh, sheās so much fun. Today, weāre continuing our commitment to un-resolutions by chatting with the amazing Kendra Adachi about time management. This conversation is absolutely not what you think itās going to be because Kendra is flipping time management on its head. Apparently, weāve been doing it all wrongāwho knew? She talks about creating systems that actually make sense for women. This includes recognizing the beauty of both proactive and reactive time...
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Episode 83 Lowering the Bar with āUn-Resolutionsā in 2025 with Guest Co-Host Amy Weatherly
MESSmerized with Cynthia Yanof - Funny faith based encouragement for marriage, family, Christian parenting, and finding purpose in the MESS.
New year, new resolutionsā¦ right? Nope, not this year! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas filled with fun memories! At the beginning of todayās show, Iāll be sharing some of my favorite holiday moments, gifts, and God-moments. But Iām also super excited to let you know that the fabulous Amy Weatherly is co-hosting with me all through January, and we are going to have so much fun! Amy is a wife, mother, author, and the founder of a huge Facebook community focused on friendship, faith, and loving ourselves well. It seemed only fitting that, in our first episode together, Amy and I are...
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Episode 82 Shrubs, Sneaking, and Christmas Peace: A Holiday Chat with Lanier Ivester
MESSmerized with Cynthia Yanof - Funny faith based encouragement for marriage, family, Christian parenting, and finding purpose in the MESS.
First of all, we've had a bit of a "situation" over here, and Iāll share all the details in todayās intro. But hereās a little teaser: neighbors, overgrown shrubs, and me sneaking out in the cloak of darkness. If that doesnāt paint a picture thatāll make you want to listen, I donāt know what will! ššš Today, Iām thrilled to have Lanier Ivester on the show, and weāre talking all things Christmasādecor, recipes, and hosting. Lanier reminds us that the holiday season can feel both joyful and overwhelming. In fact, nine out of ten people experience both emotions...
info_outlineHappy Wednesday!
Is it just me, or did January last six months? I cannot handle one more school holiday, winter illness, or Ā¼ inch of snow canceling school. But I digress.
Iām thrilled to round out this month with an amazing conversation featuring Melanie Shankle. And yes, Amy Weatherly is still co-hosting with me, and I couldnāt be more grateful!
To know me is to know that Iāve been a huge fan of Melanieās books for years. I was so excited to hear she has a new one coming out, andāspoiler alertāit might just be my favorite yet! Today, weāre covering topics like parenting teenage daughters, the insights we gain through years of motherhood, and the importance of teaching our kids resilience. Melanie also opens up about her strained relationship with her mother and her decision to end generational trauma.
Melanieās book releases on February 18th, and now is the perfect time to pre-order it. Iāve read it cover to cover, and trust meāthereās something for everyone in this book.
I canāt wait for you to hear this conversation... and I really canāt wait for January to finally end. ššš
Amy Weatherlyās books: Iāll Be There and Here for It
Follow Amy on Facebook at Sister I am With You and @Amy Weatherly
Here be Dragons by Melanie Shankel