This week, things get a little more real. My mom opens up about losing my γιαγιά (grandmother) (A.K.A her mom) and the honest, messy, sometimes funny search she went on to find a sign that γιαγιά was okay. That search ended up taking her places she didn’t expect… including a visit to a psychic. It wasn’t all straightforward— there were weird moments, a whole lot of sign searching, and even a few laughs.
It’s a conversation about grief, faith, and the strange things we do to find out if the people we love are at peace.
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Passengers, this is your podcast co-host speaking.
We’d like to inform you that we have a lineup of thrilling and hilarious airplane stories ready for your in-pod entertainment. Please keep your seatbelts fastened at all times as we take off into a turbulent sky of outrageous, unbelievable, and yet real airplane stories; sudden bursts of laughter may cause unexpected mid-air snorting. In the unlikely event that you don’t enjoy yourself… well, that’s unlikely.
Thank you for choosing to listen to the chaotic tales of Mondays with Mom. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.
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This week’s episode builds on last week’s theme of lost and found but with a whole new embarrassing twist… it’s about a time I messed up- badly. And the lengths my mom went to to undo the damage! As usual, when it comes to my mom, hilarity ensues and it’s something luckily that we can laugh about now (doesn’t stop me from cringing whenever I think about it though!)
We learn that mistakes happen, and maybe it’s always best to double check things before you leave the hotel.
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In this episode, we go back to 2009! My mom talks about the time she lost my sister at the airport, and then how she rescued her Hollywood–style by hijacking the announcement intercom! We also get into why we were at the airport in the first place, including the small detail of my mom sabotaging my Greece camp application (spoiler: I still went). This story really sounds like the plot of an action movie blockbuster in the making!
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They say the spa is all about relaxation… unless you’re my mom! In this episode, she shares her laugh-out-loud stories of massages gone wrong, awkward encounters, and her not-so-soothing attempts at self-care. Grab your gown/ robe, settle in, and get ready to laugh through every hilarious mishap.
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Mom’s back with another unforgettable story — this time about standing up to bullies, finding her strength, and laughing through it all.
I’ve always said my mom, Lia, is one of the strongest, most independent women I know, and this week’s story proves exactly why. In this episode, my mom tells us about when she had to stand up to some neighborhood bullies while raising two kids on her own, with a few unexpected (but technically related) side stories thrown in (because with my mom, there always are!).
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In this episode of Mondays with Mom, we dive into a hilarious and memorable story from my mom's past. She shares how she got her perfect date-night outfit sorted (without breaking the bank) complete with a DIY fix for moth-eaten heels using a permanent marker!
But things take a wild turn when a wardrobe malfunction leads to a laugh-out-loud moment involving her pantyhose and a dance floor mishap with another woman's husband!
Join us as we celebrate the charm of fashion on a budget, and laugh together over wardrobe malfunctions that lead to unforgettable memories.
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Happy Monday everyone! You ever plan something out so meticulously and yet still things go off the rails? Maybe a friend predicted your future but it went against your life plan so you got rid of any and all evidence before you could verify whether the predictions were correct.... Or maybe that last one is just my mom!
For our second episode, my mom delves into the story of how the life she planned for herself, specifically her love life, did NOT go entirely according to plan, despite all her best efforts. We also chat about her 'ideal partner' checklist and why things aren't so black and white when planning your future.
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Welcome to the very first episode of Mondays with Mom! I’m your host, Jo, and I’m so excited to introduce you to my amazing mom, Lia.
In our podcast debut, we cover a bit of everything!
My mom tells me how her parents (my grandparents) ended up in South Africa, shares a few childhood memories growing up there with a big Greek family, and talks about her early dreams of motherhood.
We also talk about her faith, what it’s meant to her over the years, and how she helped guide us (her kids) in building a relationship with God too.
My mom has always dreamed of sharing her life story and I’m so happy to finally share it with you. We hope you’ll stick around for the journey because there’s so much more to come.
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