The Beauty and Importance of Going Deep and Being Vulnerable with Eryn Eddy Adkins

Episode 110 

Well guys, get ready to hear me gush in todays episode! I fangirled big time over this interview, because I got to talk to Daniel Nayeri, an incredible, multi award winning author, and writer of one of my most favorite books of all time. If youve been around at all since last fall, you will recall hearing me talk about the book, Everything Sad is Untrue. This book was so incredibly good that the minute I finished reading it, I downloaded it on audio so I could listen to it in the authors voice. I needed to experience it again. And then, wonder of wonders, I got to hear Daniel speak in person when he came to visit the nearby college where my sons girlfriend goes. Thats when I decided to take the plunge and ask Daniel to be on my podcast. It felt like a great big ask. I was nervous. But he said yes and it was such an absolute joy to talk to him! 

This episode is fun and I admitted a lot. Like how I didnt read the book right away when it was published even though I saw lots of people talking about it. And how I didnt realize it was a biography until I was well into the book. Yes, these things are true. Daniel took it all in stride. I also talked with him about poop. Yes poop. There are a lot of poop stories in this book and I wanted to know why and how his editor reacted. Daniel shared all and its a good part of our conversation. I promise. It was so fun to talk with him! I am certain you will love this episode like I did. Check out the show notes for links to his stuff. Hes written a lot of books. I have read 4 now and want to read more. You should too! 

*Dont forget you can get more info about my upcoming Womens Walking Retreat in the Cotswolds right here. This retreat is perfect for any women who is looking for an opportunity to rest, celebrate, reflect, heal, or simply spend a week chasing beauty, adventure, and friendship. Spots are filling up so make sure you get info and reach out soon if you are interested. 

*And if a family trip is what youre looking for right now, then consider joining me and my family in Italy this Christmas! Well be hosting a trip to Rome and surrounding areas the week after Christmas with Select Tours International. The trip will be all planned out for you so you can absolutely rest and focus on time with your family! But we have also built in plenty of time to explore and adventure on your own. Its the best of both worlds and we cant wait to spend a week with you learning history, appreciating art, eating the most delicious food and creating lasting connection through adventure! Find out all the details here! 

Find the resources from todays episode here: 

Find Daniels website here 

Find Daniel on Instagram here 

Find all of Daniels books here 

Find info about Gretas Walking Retreat in the Cotswolds here 

Find info about joining Gretas family in Italy here 

And pick up your copy of Gretas newest book, Its Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn right here 

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The Greta Eskridge Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Episode 109 

Oh this episode is special! Today I am talking with my new friend who feels like an old friend, Leslie Harter-Berg, author of the brand new book Youre So Strong: on Grief and Letting Go of My Favorite Compliment. Leslie is the daughter in law of a dear friend of mine, so I felt like I knew so much of her story. But reading Leslies book allowed me to know her so much better. Her book is honest, raw, real, funny, tender, helpful and hopeful. And yes, it is a book on grief, widowhood and losing her husband suddenly at age 30.  

Leslies book is the kind of book you need to read whether the story is your own, or to prep you to walk through the story with someone else. We should all read this book! 

But before you do, listen to my conversation with Leslie. We laughed, I cried, I gushed and fangirled, and we got to the heart of things. Leslie is an absolute gem. I know youll love this one! 

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

Find Leslies brand new book here 

Find Leslie on Instagram here 

Find Leslies videos and help for widow and widowers here 

Find Leslies website here 

Find Leslies Substack here 

Find info about Gretas Walking Retreat in the Cotswolds here 

Find info about joining Gretas family in Italy here 

And pick up your copy of Gretas newest book, Its Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn right here 

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The Greta Eskridge Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Episode 108 

I loved having my friend Carrie De Fransico back on the podcast today! Carrie is my real-life friend and has been a home school mentor to me in navigating home schooling teens, and especially in navigating home schooling kids with dyslexia. You can listen to her first interview with me right here. We talked about homeschooling kids with dyslexia. Carrie is a voice of peace and joy and overflows with practical wisdom about home schooling. I am grateful I know her and so glad to help you know her too! 

In todays episode we started (and maybe spent a bit too much time talking about ) with talking about Carries shoe choices, but we did finally get back on track to talk about her brand new book, A Home Education Handbook: Nine Questions to Ask for Simple & Balanced Home Based Learning. This book is such a fantastic resource for anyone home schooling because it really narrows in on what matters most. I told Carrie this book is really instructions for more than home schooling kids. It is a guide for a beautiful, intentional life. I hope youll listen and enjoy it as much as I did. 

*Dont forget you can get more info about my upcoming Womens Walking Retreat in the Cotswolds right here. This retreat is perfect for any women who is looking for an opportunity to rest, celebrate, reflect, heal, or simply spend a week chasing beauty, adventure, and friendship. Spots are filling up so make sure you get info and reach out soon if you are interested. 

*And if a family trip is what youre looking for right now, then consider joining me and my family in Italy this Christmas! Well be hosting a trip to Rome and surrounding areas the week after Christmas with Select Tours International. The trip will be all planned out for you so you can absolutely rest and focus on time with your family! But we have also built in plenty of time to explore and adventure on your own. Its the best of both worlds and we cant wait to spend a week with you learning history, appreciating art, eating the most delicious food and creating lasting connection through adventure! Find out all the details here! 

Resources from this episode: 

Find Carries book here 

Find Carries website here 

Find Carries podcast here 

Find Carrie on Instagram here 

Find Gretas newest book here 

The Greta Eskridge Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

I loved this episode! I didnt expect it to be a therapy session but it kind of was. Todays guest is Katy Joy Wells, author, podcaster and decluttering expert. We had such a great time talking all about decluttering and, far more than that, what drives us to hold onto the stuff that clutters our homes. We talked about letting go of things that were emotionally attached to but dont need to be anymore. We talked about the 4 types of clutter as explained in Katys book and how to deal with them. This episode is full of practical tips as well as meaningful truths that I personally needed to hear. 

I know youll love this just like I did! 

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

Find Katys new book here 

Find Katys website here 

Find Katys podcast here 

Find Katy on Instagram here 

Register for my master class/book club here 

Get a copy of my book Its Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn here 

Info about the family trip to Italy here 

Info about the Womens Walking Retreat in the Cotswolds here 

The Greta Eskridge Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Episode 106 

Well this is a very newsy kind of episode! I have so many fun and wonderful things to share with you that I had to just jump on and talk them out with you today. 

First up, I did some reflecting on my book, Its Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn, being out in the world for a whole year and shared the ways we have seen God work. Its been so hard at times and yet, so worth it. 

In honor of the book being a year old, I am doing my first ever master class/book club (its a little of both!) with all of you! The links to sign up are below so you can jump in before the class fills up. 

I also got to share our super fun family news: were taking another family trip to Italy, and we want you to come! That is right, a trip to Italy for the whole family, organized and led by Select Tours International and hosted by Aaron and myself.  All the info at the link below. We cant wait for you to join us! 

Lastly, if you need a trip just for you and not the whole family, consider joining me on my walking retreat in the Cotswolds this fall! It will be the most wonderful, restful, beautiful, soul filling and soul healing time. Link below for all the info! 

I cant wait to see how many of you Ill get to hang out with you this year!  

With joy, 

Greta 

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

Register for my master class/book club here 

Get a copy of my book Its Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn here 

Info about the family trip to Italy here 

Info about the Womens Walking Retreat in the Cotswolds here 

The Greta Eskridge Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org