Torn: Finding a Mom Life Balance

Motherhood can often leave a woman feeling torn between her emotions and reality, her job and personal life, friends and family. On Torn: Finding a Mom Life Balance, hosts Athena, and Mims share their journey, laugh their woes away, and dismantle the deceptions of motherhood by giving a new voice to mommy-hood. Cover art photo provided by Logos on the Go

Torn: Finding a Mom Life Balance is a kids podcast hosted by Torn, with 190 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Torn hosts Torn: Finding a Mom Life Balance, a kids show with 190 episodes published.

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  Episode #184

  #186: Not Just Your Summer Packet: Creative Summer Reading and Math for Children

  Aug 12, 202630 minS8

  Summer learning doesn't have to look like worksheets. The best lessons often happen through curiosity, play, and everyday life. This week, Athena and Mims share creative ways to keep reading and math alive over summer break—without turning them into chores. From researching the perfect family dog and budgeting expenses to board games, baking, geography, libraries, and following your child's interests, they explore how learning becomes meaningful when kids don't even realize they're doing it. Torn ThoughtReading and math aren't school subjects to survive—they're lifelong tools that unlock curiosity, confidence, and opportunity. In This Episode: Creative alternatives to summer packets Turning children's interests into reading adventures Everyday math through games, budgeting, cooking, and problem-solving Raising curious, lifelong learners instead of worksheet completers Why learning happens far beyond the classroom Giving kids ownership of their summer learning Torn Tribe ReflectionWhat's one everyday activity your family does that secretly teaches reading, math, or problem-solving? Torn Tribe Reflection: Who in your family has a story you want to hear while you still can?Share your thoughts on journaling to ⁠⁠⁠⁠tornmlb@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow @TornMLB on ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠⁠⁠ X ⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Choose Grace, Torn Tribe. Choose Grace.

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  Episode #185

  Episode 184: Bedtime Battles: Surviving Summer Nights

  Jul 29, 202629 minS8

  Summer break brings freedom, flexibility… and bedtime battles. This week, Athena and Mims unpack the challenge of balancing late summer nights with the routines everyone needs to thrive. From teenagers staying up until 1:00 a.m. to younger kids catching a “second wind,” they explore how every family can find a rhythm that works without letting comparison steal the joy of summer. The sisters discuss why one bedtime rule doesn’t have to fit the entire season, how communication and trust can help children develop responsibility, and why parents shouldn’t feel guilty for protecting their own rest. They also reflect on teaching kids to recognize their body’s need for sleep, giving age-appropriate independence, and embracing flexibility for vacations, camps, and special summer memories. In this episode, we discuss: Why bedtime often becomes the biggest parenting battle during summer break. Creating flexible routines instead of rigid rules. Helping children build responsibility and self-awareness around sleep. Letting go of comparison and choosing what works for your family. Protecting your own rest and self-care as a parent. Torn Thought: Summer routines don’t have to look like school-year routines. Find the rhythm that allows your family to enjoy the season while still caring for everyone’s well-being. What’s Mending Us Athena shares how coaching basketball camp reminded her why she loves the game and reflects on the motivation she finds through “secret competitions” that keep life fun and purposeful. Mims shares how returning to work with a new team energized her while also embracing the full pace and joy of summertime with her family. Share your Torn Thoughts to ⁠⁠⁠⁠tornmlb@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow @TornMLB on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠. Choose Grace, Torn Tribe. Choose Grace.

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  Episode #184

  REPLAY #160: Your Summer Toolkit — Supplies, Sanity & Structure

  Jul 15, 202633 minS8

  Revisiting a previous episode from May 2025! In Episode 160 of Torn: Finding a Mom-Life Balance , Athena and Mims return for the second installment of their summer planning series, equipping the Torn Tribe with a practical and heartfelt Summer Toolkit designed to support families in three core areas: Supplies, Sanity, and Structure. 🧠 Torn Thought: “Preparedness brings presence. Let’s enjoy the season instead of surviving it.” 🧺 Supplies to Have on Hand- Summer essentials: sunscreen, water toys, snacks, notebooks, art supplies, and first-aid items- Household items for parents working from home: kid-friendly snacks, books at the right reading level, a stocked art station, screen-time boundaries, and outdoor activity options- Pool/beach bags packed and ready: cooler, towels, goggles, flip flops, backup clothes, and snacks- Reusable tote filled with portable snacks (chips, fruit, pretzels) to reduce the “I’m starving” moments 🧘‍♀️ Sanity Savers- Schedule one friend meet-up per child each week—build in social outlets to reduce tension and encourage independence- Identify your “buffer days” where there’s minimal running around- Plan ahead for medical needs: physicals, prescriptions, and locations of nearest clinics when traveling- Try a parent hobby: painting, reading, writing, learning a language, or summer reading challenges for YOU 📅 Structure for Summer Days- Theme Days: Rotate through reading, science, cooking, art, or adventure days- Free Play Days: Let your child choose how they spend the day to balance out structured time- Skill or sport exploration: Use the summer to try something new as a family or per child- Craft & Game Zones: Reorganize home spaces to highlight engaging options and reduce screen time- Library trips, cultural reads, and storytelling podcasts to keep imagination and curiosity alive 📣 Stay Connected & ShareAthena and Mims also encourage the Torn Tribe to share their favorite summer tips and download the ⁠Torn Tribe Summer Prep List⁠ (linked in show notes and on social). 💌 Got Torn Moments or Mends to share? Drop us a line at tornmlb@gmail.com. 🎧 Listen, Follow, Subscribe & Share! Find us on ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠⁠ X ⁠⁠⁠ . 💜 Choose Grace, Torn Tribe 💜

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  Episode #183

  #183: Legacy Interview with Zeke & Sophie Grace

  Jul 1, 202635 minS8

  Legacy comes alive when we ask questions, listen closely, and make space for the stories our elders carry. In this special episode, Zeke and Sophie Grace join Torn for a legacy interview after speaking with their grandpas. From childhood memories in Jamaica and Chicago to hard work, patience, perseverance, retirement, karate, family businesses, and life lessons, their conversations remind us that legacy is not only what we inherit—it is what we notice, name, and carry forward. Torn Thought: Legacy can be passed down in everyday conversations. The gems are already there—we just have to ask. In This Episode: ✨ Zeke and Sophie Grace make their Torn debut ✨ What they learned from interviewing their grandpas/ abuelos ✨ Family values like perseverance, planning, hard work, patience, and listening ✨ Why elders’ stories matter ✨ How simple questions can open meaningful conversations ✨ The joy of preserving family memories in their own voices Torn Tribe Reflection: Who in your family has a story you want to hear while you still can? Share your thoughts on journaling to 📧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠tornmlb@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Follow @TornMLB on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠. 💜 Choose Grace, Torn Tribe. Choose Grace. 💜

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  Episode #185

  #182: Legacy Starts at Home

  Jun 19, 202632 minS8

  Legacy is not just something we leave behind—it is something we build every day through our stories, values, relationships, traditions, and the way we show up for one another. In this episode, Athena and Mims reflect on the legacies that shaped them, from the strength of abuelas to the family stories, cultural traditions, faith, food, and lessons that continue to ground them. Inspired by themes from Encanto and Coco, they explore how each family member adds their own thread to the legacy being created. They also share why they are inviting their kids into the conversation next—to hear what legacy looks and feels like through their eyes. Torn Thought: Legacy starts at home. It lives in the stories we tell, the values we model, and the memories we intentionally create. In This Episode: ✨ The values and traditions we inherit ✨ How family stories shape identity ✨ Honoring those who came before us ✨ Helping kids recognize the legacy they carry ✨ Creating memories through photos, stories, scrapbooks, and shared experiences ✨ Why every family member’s “thread” matters Torn Tribe Reflection: What story, value, or tradition do you hope your children carry forward? Share your thoughts on journaling to 📧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠tornmlb@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Follow @TornMLB on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠. 💜 Choose Grace, Torn Tribe. Choose Grace. 💜

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