The Lisa Show

Join Lisa Valentine Clark as she gets real with people who are willing to share the hard-won wisdom you can only get from a friend—best advice for parenting, relationships, happiness, health and other topics that get to the heart of living a good life. A production of BYUradio.“The Lisa Show” is hosted by Lisa Valentine Clark–a comedian, actress, writer, believer, and mother of five. Her nationally-syndicated, award-winning podcast can be found on all streaming platforms.

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Episodes 269

TRAILER: The Lisa Show Podcast
4y ago · 0:37
Catch new episodes of our podcast dropping weekly, starting February 8th, 2022! Enjoy fun, entertaining, and useful conversations with host Lisa Valentine Clark that will help you improve yourself, your family, and your community.
LVC - Summer Break Bonus
1y ago · 0:36
Join Lisa Valentine Clark as she gets real with people who are willing to share the hard-won wisdom you can only get from a friend—best advice for parenting, relationships, happiness, health and other topics that get to the heart of living a good life. A production of BYUradio. “The Lisa Show” is hosted by Lisa Valentine Clark–a comedian, actress, writer, believer, and mother of five. Her nationally-syndicated, award-winning podcast can be found on all streaming platforms.
Lisa joins Heather Bigley on Voiceover... check this out!
1y ago · 45:09
Lisa Valentine Clark shares the romance A Room with A View.
SNEAK PEEK: Proofread.
1y ago · 4:34
The Lisa Show is happy to announce a new podcast we've been working on called "Proofread"! Between work, parenting, and life’s endless to-do lists, who has time to invest in books they don't like? Welcome to Proofread. Proofread wants to help you read more of what you love and less of what you don't. Hosted by Kacy and Tyler, two English professors, avid readers, and busy parents, each Proofread episode gives you everything you need to decide whether a book is a must-read or a hard pass. In just 15 minutes, you’ll get thoughtful context, a quick summary, honest opinions, and clear content warn
How do I help my teenager care about school? | The Council of Moms
2y ago · 25:26
In this week's Council of Moms, Lisa is joined by Lavonne Wells, Shari Lyon, and Brittney Phillips to answer a listener-submitted question: What do you do when your teenager doesn't seem to care about school, and you can tell they're heading down a difficult path?
How do I make friends as an adult? | The Council of Moms
2y ago · 28:40
As parents it's not uncommon that we spend so much time focusing on taking care of the kids, putting food on the table, and making sure life doesn't fall apart at the seams that we don't find time to work on our own social circles. So what do we do when the kids are becoming independent and we have a little more free time, but it's been years since we tried making a new friend? In this episode of The Lisa Show's Council of Moms, Lisa talks with Heather Frazier, Melanie Call, and Whitney Call about their experiences and advice.
How do I talk to my kids about the news? | The Council of Moms
2y ago · 24:06
We're constantly surrounded by horrible, heartbreaking news from around the world. There is so much war and cruelty that it's hard to avoid. But for our kids, their often hearing about these things without being old enough to truly understand what they're hearing about. And not to mention everything else a kid is dealing with while trying to figure out who they are and who they want to be. So as parents, how to we broach these complicated conversations? And how much should we say? In this episode of The Lisa Show's Council of Moms, Lisa is joined by Brittney Phillips, Shari Lyon, and Allison D
How can I maintain friendships as a parent? | The Council of Moms
2y ago · 28:29
As a parent, it can feel like every waking moment is dedicated to taking care of the people who need our help. There's always another diaper change, or soccer practice, or choir recital, or meal to make, and there doesn't seem to be any time left over for ourselves. So how can we make and keep friendships with anyone other than our partner? In this episode of the Council of Moms, Lisa is joined by friends and fellow moms Liv Mendoza, Whitney Call, and Allison Dayton to talk about their experiences and best advice.
How do I talk to my kids about financial struggles? | The Council of Moms
2y ago · 24:42
When financial struggle comes, there are few conversations more difficult to have than having to tell your kids about how their life is going to have to change in order to make ends meet. As parents we don't want our kids to have to bear the burdens of adult life, but we also don't want them to be surprised or hurt when we aren't able to afford things that we used to. In this episode of the Lisa Show's Council of Moms, Lisa talks with friends and moms Anna Ek, Trina Celeste, and Cree Taylor about what they've been through and how they recommend approaching these tough conversations.
How do I help my kids cope with moving? | The Council of Moms
2y ago · 27:54
Moving to a new place presents both new opportunities and new challenges. How can we set our kids up to thrive during this time of transition? In this episode of the Lisa Show’s Council of Moms, Lisa is joined by Cree Taylor, Alison Faulkoner, and Anna Ek for a conversation about helping children through a big move.
How do I balance my work with parenting? | The Council of Moms
2y ago · 26:46
For a mom who decides they are ready to go back to work after being home with the kids for a long time, there can be a lot of complex emotions involved with that transition. They might think, will this hurt my relationship with my kids? Will they think I'm a bad mom? Am I being selfish? In this episode of The Lisa Show's Council of Moms, Lisa sits down with friends and fellow moms Clarissa Greenwall, Lindsay Clark, and Alison Faulkner to discuss what experiences and advice they have for people in this situation.
How do I decide what to feed my kids? | The Council of Moms
2y ago · 27:26
The eternal, unavoidable struggle of parenting: after planning out a week of meals, making sure they're nutritious, finding foods that the kids will like, grocery shopping, and mustering the energy every day to actually make those meals, the end of the week rolls around and we have to start all over again. How do we keep up? How do we keep pushing the boulder of feeding a family up the hill week after week, especially if we don't particularly love cooking in the first place? In this episode of The Lisa Show's Council of Moms, Lisa is joined by friends and fellow moms Amy Gifford, Clarissa Gree
How do I connect with my kids and spouse? | The Council of Moms
2y ago · 26:14
How do I get my spouse to help out around the house more? How do I manage my kids better? The answer is connection! Join Lisa and guests Heather Frazier, Lavonne Wells, and Melanie Call as they discuss how to better connect with your children and spouse, as well as how to take personal responsibility for that connection.
What if my teenager is making bad choices? | The Council of Moms
2y ago · 25:34
Do you ever see your teenager making bad choices, and you have to grit your teeth to keep from saying something? We don’t want to be helicopter moms, but we also don’t want our kids to ruin their lives. As parents, it can be a tricky balance to let our kids fail and learn from their mistakes while keeping them out of serious trouble. Lisa joins Lindsay Clark, Amy Sunderland, and Cassie Barger for a Council of Moms about when to let our children mess up and when to intervene.
Do my kids navigate conflict in healthy ways? | The Council of Moms
2y ago · 26:56
Whether our kids are two or twenty-two, conflict is a normal part of family life. How do we make sure our relationships of love grow through these inevitable clashes, especially for kids? Lisa, Marlie, Kylie, and Brandalee explore the way conflict shows up in different stages of life, and in various scenarios-- in blended families, between spouses when kids are listening in, and with kids in the middle of those developmentally appropriate (but still awkward) transitions into higher autonomy and self-discovery.
How can I make a big difference with little time? | The Council of Moms
2y ago · 25:38
How do you make a difference in the world when you're low on time and money? Lisa and The Council of Moms (Emilie Campbell, Brandalee Bluth Streeter, and Gina James) discuss how to lift where you stand, what kind of language to use with your kids when explain difficult situations in the world, and what it looks like to have actionable compassion.
How Do I Talk to My Kids About Body Image? | The Council of Moms
2y ago · 27:47
Our children are suffering body image insecurities at younger and younger ages. Join Lisa and the Council of Moms as they exchange tips, tricks, and personal stories on what it means to be a mom and how to help our children have healthier perspectives on their bodies. #councilofmoms #bodyimage #parenting #parentingteens #ldsparenting #thelisashow #lisavalentineclark
How can I find and create joy for my children? | The Council of Moms
2y ago · 29:52
Tough times are an inevitable part of life, but even in these tough times moms want their children to have joy. Join Lisa and her Council of Moms as they discuss finding and creating joy for their children, mom acting skills, the importance of a sense of humor and finding teaching moments while learning how to heal.
How to talk to my children about finances and gratitude? | The Council of Moms
2y ago · 31:49
Lisa and her Council of Moms come from all walks of life and have lived through all phases of finances from broke and in school to supporting a family. This week they council on how they can inspire their children to be grateful for whatever financial situation they are in as well as making friends with people from all tax brackets.
How can I help my children with their mental health? | The Council of Moms
2y ago · 27:36
Mental health is a very serious issue that all parents should be aware of. This week Lisa and her Council of Moms talk about ways to bring up mental health with your kids, how to help improve their mental health, and being open about your own mental state with those around you.
How can we help our children grow? | The Council of Moms
2y ago · 29:20
Children need encouragement to grow and get out of their comfort zone. Join Lisa and her Council as they share ways to motivate, nurture, and inspire their children to grow and blossom into the well rounded adults the moms know they can be.
How can I change my parenting as my children get older? | The Council of Moms
2y ago · 27:05
Lisa and her council of experienced moms tackle a crucial question from a listener: "How can I change my parenting style as my children get older?" The discussion delves into practical strategies for adapting to the evolving needs of your growing children by offering valuable advice and personal anecdotes. Tune in to gain fresh perspectives on nurturing your kids through their different life stages.
How do I help my kids develop a relationship with God and religion? | The Council of Moms
2y ago · 30:41
The Council of Moms answers "How do I help my kids develop a relationship with God and religion?" The conversation explores various approaches to fostering faith and spirituality in children, sharing insights and meaningful experiences.
How can we help our children follow their passions? | Council of Moms
2y ago · 27:20
Should you keep paying for those dance lessons? How do you help your child discover interests and skills that bring them lifelong satisfaction without pushing them too hard? How do you support your kids' passions while setting them up to succeed? Lisa and the Council of Moms (Teniesha Williams, Allison Dayton, and Carrie Ann Rhodes) discuss the ups and downs of extra-curriculars and the balance of being "well-rounded."
How do I create my second act as a mom? | The Council of Moms
2y ago · 27:50
In this special episode Lisa and her council of moms, comprised of three therapists who recently graduated, explore the question: "How can I create my second act as a mom?". This special council embarked on their journey to become therapists after years of motherhood. This episode delves into their inspiring stories of returning to school and redefining what they want in life. Tune in to hear their insights on pursuing new passions and creating a fulfilling second act.