We’ve believed the lie that our brokenness discounts us from creating and living beautiful lives for far too long. When it’s really our brokenness that leads us to surrender to the Creator of the most beautiful things. Are you ready to begin again? To heal the childhood wounds that may have robbed you of the ability to create beauty? To feel seen and known in your brokenness, maybe for the first time? In the Still Coloring podcast, author, speaker, and founder of Broken Crayons Still Color, Toni Collier, invites you to lean into the stories of women and men that uncover their brokenness and practically show how they rebuilt their lives with hope and grit. Toni hopes that you would be inspired, poured into, and walk away believing that you too can create something beautiful with your life, no matter what.
Technology, Kids and How To Get It Right with Bark Technologies
We decided this season needed one final episode, and it’s with Titania Jordan of Bark Technologies! Let’s go deep on the topic of navigating the online world with our kids. I’m not even exaggerating when I tell you that Bark is absolutely revolutionary and has changed my life as a parent. Titania is mom to a high schooler, and she serves as the Chief Parent Officer and CMO of Bark. Today she shares with us some pretty scary statistics from their annual report that analyzed 4.5 billion data points across 30 social media platforms, but with this bit of fear comes a whole lotta hope! Let’s be a safe space for our kids. We have an incredible opportunity to take the things we didn’t have access to and the ways tech hurt us and get it right for the next generation. And Bark’s gonna help us do it.Go to Info.Bark.US/Toni to learn more and start YOUR Bark journey! The Bark Phone for kids was just named one of TIME Magazine's Best Inventions of 2023! Connect:Titania's Instagram | Bark Technology’s InstagramView Bark’s Annual Report hereConnect with Toni: Personal Instagram | Broken Crayons Instagram | FacebookWebsite: ToniJCollier.comPurchase Toni’s children’s book: Broken Crayons Still ColorPurchase Toni’s book: Brave Enough to be Broken
11/6/2023 • 35 minutes, 2 seconds
Transracial Adoption, Privilege, and Belonging with Kendall Mariah Tart
Today’s podcast guest, Kendall Mariah Tart, says she wants to authentically and unapologetically engage in conversations that are sometimes really uncomfortable, so we go there in this episode! Kendall is a self-described “modern southern housewife” with a husband in the active military and a beautiful adopted daughter who is Black. As a blonde-haired white woman in America, Kendall has navigated some hard things in her parenting journey, so we talk about what it looks like to parent a child outside of your race. It’s all about honoring them and their humanity. Kendall has some bold thoughts and I appreciate her perspective, curiosity, and convictions so very much. Connect with Kendall:Instagram | Facebook | TikTokWebsite: KendallMariah.comConnect with Toni: Personal Instagram | Broken Crayons Instagram | FacebookWebsite: ToniJCollier.comPurchase Toni’s children’s book: Broken Crayons Still ColorPurchase Toni’s book: Brave Enough to be Broken This season of Still Coloring is sponsored by Bark Technologies. To learn more about Bark, visit Info.Bark.US/Toni. Watch all Still Coloring episodes on YouTube!
11/2/2023 • 37 minutes, 48 seconds
Don’t Parent Alone with Heather MacFadyen
Parenting is a treacherous journey – don’t we all know this to be true! But the beautiful thing is, we don’t have to do it alone. We shouldn’t do it alone. Today I talk with Heather MacFadyen, the founder of a brand and podcast called Don’t Mom Alone, about the idea of community. It can be awkward to seek out and pray specifically for, but we’ll be better parents if we find like-minded people to walk through this with. And Heather says that of course, parents matter, but we’re not the end-all, be-all, and that’s both hard and incredibly freeing to realize. Don’t mom – parent, grandparent, aunt/uncle, etc. – alone, okay? Find your people! Connect with Heather:Instagram | FacebookWebsite: HeatherMacFadyen.comListen to the Don’t Mom Alone podcastBooks Heather mentioned – Good and Angry by Scott Taranski and Joanne Miller and Tired of Trying to Measure Up by Jeff VanVonderenConnect with Toni: Personal Instagram | Broken Crayons Instagram | FacebookWebsite: ToniJCollier.comPurchase Toni’s children’s book: Broken Crayons Still ColorPurchase Toni’s book: Brave Enough to be BrokenThis season of Still Coloring is sponsored by Bark Technologies. To learn more about Bark, visit Info.Bark.US/Toni. Watch all Still Coloring episodes on YouTube!
10/30/2023 • 44 minutes, 24 seconds
Why Anxiety Isn’t Bad with Dr. Chinwé Williams
Dr. Chinwé Williams is a licensed and board-certified therapist, speaker, author, and consultant, so you know what that means – today’s episode might feel like a free counseling session, and Y’ALL, it’s so good. I think she’s so brilliant. We talk about helping kids process through trauma and emotions, because Lord knows they come jam-packed with BIG feelings. We talk about re-parenting ourselves so that we can be better parents for our kids. And Chinwé talks about why she doesn’t think anxiety isn’t necessarily 100% bad – God created us to have an alarm system that prepares us for threat. Sit under Chinwé’s wisdom and guidance, and then share this episode with a friend. Connect with Chinwé:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterWebsite: MeaningfulSolutionsCounseling.comPurchase Chinwé’s books: Beyond the Spiral: Why You Shouldn’t Believe Everything Anxiety Tells You and Seen: Healing Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teens Through the Power of ConnectionConnect with Toni: Personal Instagram | Broken Crayons Instagram | FacebookWebsite: ToniJCollier.comPurchase Toni’s children’s book: Broken Crayons Still ColorPurchase Toni’s book: Brave Enough to be BrokenThis season of Still Coloring is sponsored by Bark Technologies. To learn more about Bark, visit Info.Bark.US/Toni. Watch all Still Coloring episodes on YouTube!
10/26/2023 • 53 minutes, 9 seconds
How to Parent Through Your Childhood Trauma with Wanda Mulzac
I’ve got a real-life friend with me today, my girl Wanda Mulzac! I just love her story and how she has pointed to God through the heartache and the joy of their journey to parenthood. We talk about infertility today, which can be a really hard conversation in the church. Wanda and her husband now have 3 miracle babies through IVF, and we chat about what it’s like to navigate feeling extremely grateful for our kids’ lives but also struggling through hard moments of parenting with kids’ emotions. I’m just so grateful for Wanda sharing her story with us today – hope it encourages you! Connect with Wanda: Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Connect with Toni: Personal Instagram | Broken Crayons Instagram | FacebookWebsite: ToniJCollier.comPurchase Toni’s children’s book: Broken Crayons Still ColorPurchase Toni’s book: Brave Enough to be Broken This season of Still Coloring is sponsored by Bark Technologies. To learn more about Bark, visit Info.Bark.US/Toni. Watch all Still Coloring episodes on YouTube!
10/23/2023 • 49 minutes, 3 seconds
Sleep Schedules and Simple Truths with Moms on Call
Ooooh I think this episode is going to be a fan favorite! If you know anything about me, you know I love love love Moms On Call, an organization helping parents in the early years of parenting with practical strategies for sleep schedules and overall well being. They saved my LIFE when my son Sammie was a baby! Laura and Jennifer are dear friends of mine, and today we talk all about the importance of learning our kids and how they’re designed. Connect with Laura and Jennifer: Instagram | FacebookWebsite: MomsOnCall.comPurchase Moms On Call’s books on AmazonCheck out the new and improved Toddler by Design quiz and e-guideConnect with Toni: Personal Instagram | Broken Crayons Instagram | FacebookWebsite: ToniJCollier.comPurchase Toni’s children’s book: Broken Crayons Still ColorPurchase Toni’s book: Brave Enough to be Broken This season of Still Coloring is sponsored by Bark Technologies. To learn more about Bark, visit Info.Bark.US/Toni. Watch all Still Coloring episodes on YouTube!
10/19/2023 • 52 minutes, 54 seconds
Burnout, Guilt and Momming Yourself with Dr. Morgan Cutlip
Dr. Morgan Cutlip is a highly sought after relationship expert who knows what it feels like to lose yourself in motherhood. You’ll hear Morgan talk about how when we are spread thin, we’re regularly programmed to minimize our own needs. But helping our kids with their big emotions requires us to be in a good place, so we need to learn how to stop and “mom” ourselves. This is a great conversation today and I have a feeling you’ll be able to relate to the “do it all and be it all” struggle Morgan and I discuss. Have a listen and share with a friend! Then go check out Morgan’s latest book, Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself. Connect with Morgan:InstagramWebsite: DrMorganCutlip.comPurchase Morgan’s book: Love Your Kids Without Losing YourselfConnect with Toni: Personal Instagram | Broken Crayons Instagram | FacebookWebsite: ToniJCollier.comPurchase Toni’s children’s book: Broken Crayons Still ColorPurchase Toni’s book: Brave Enough to be BrokenThis season of Still Coloring is sponsored by Bark Technologies. To learn more about Bark, visit Info.Bark.US/Toni. Watch all Still Coloring episodes on YouTube!
10/16/2023 • 40 minutes, 9 seconds
Making Parents the Emotion Heroes with Kelly and Callie of Slumberkins
Today you’ll hear my conversation with the founders of an incredible company called Slumberkins which I discovered earlier this year on Instagram! Slumberkins is an emotional wellness brand that provides products and fun characters with unique storylines for families to connect with. Co-founders Callie and Kelly are so good at what they do – the resources they’ve created are helping so many kids to regulate their emotions and be healthy humans while parents also get the opportunity to grow in their emotional stability. I’m a FAN, y’all. After you listen to this episode, go check out their affirmations app, listen to their music wherever you stream, or check out the Slumberkins show on Apple TV+. You’re going to love these two!This season of Still Coloring is sponsored by Bark Technologies. To learn more about Bark, visit Info.Bark.US/Toni. Watch all Still Coloring episodes on YouTube!Connect with Callie and Kelly:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterSlumberkins’ affirmations appMusic: Together We Shine, Vol. 1Watch Slumberkins on Apple TV+Website: Slumberkins.comConnect with Toni: Personal Instagram | Broken Crayons Instagram | FacebookWebsite: ToniJCollier.comPurchase Toni’s children’s book: Broken Crayons Still ColorPurchase Toni’s book: Brave Enough to be Broken
10/12/2023 • 40 minutes, 37 seconds
Disabled Kids and Honoring Difference with Heather Avis
We are always learning and growing. And when we are speaking on behalf of – as an advocate or an ally for – a people group that we don't identify with, there is an unbelievable amount of learning and growth that should come from that people group, always. So let's learn, fam! Whether you have a disabled child in your care or not, we can all get really good at humanizing every single beating heart on this planet. So lean all the way in as even I learn and grow in real time in my understanding of honoring the worthiness of every single son and daughter of God! Connect with HeatherPersonal Instagram | The Lucky Few InstagramThe Lucky Few websiteThe Lucky Few podcastBooks: Different--A Great Thing to Be! and Everyone BelongsConnect with Toni: Personal Instagram | Broken Crayons Instagram | FacebookWebsite: ToniJCollier.comPurchase Toni’s children’s book: Broken Crayons Still ColorPurchase Toni’s book: Brave Enough to be BrokenWant to partner with Toni and advertise on the podcast? Reach out here.
10/9/2023 • 49 minutes, 13 seconds
Winning at Work and Motherhood with Aarti Sequeira
If you love Food Network, you likely know and love Aarti Sequeira like I do, and I’m so excited that we’ve got her on this season of Still Coloring! Aarti once won her season of Food Network Star and regularly serves as a guest judge on shows like Chopped, Cutthroat Kitchen and Guy’s Grocery Games. Today you’ll hear my conversation with Aarti about being a working mom and what it’s like to show our kids how to go out and chase their dreams – with all of the emotions that are wrapped up in that, too. We discuss the tension of competing priorities with work, travel, and family life, and Aarti points to Jesus as the example of how to seek rest and solitude from good, hard work. Plus, you KNOW we talk about food, and she tells us about her brand new devotional cookbook, available now for purchase. Connect with Aarti:Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | RecipesWebsite: AartiSequeira.comOrder Aarti’s new book: Unwind: A Devotional Cookbook for the Harried and HungryConnect with Toni: Personal Instagram | Broken Crayons Instagram | FacebookWebsite: ToniJCollier.comPurchase Toni’s children’s book: Broken Crayons Still ColorPurchase Toni’s book: Brave Enough to be Broken Want to partner with Toni and advertise on the podcast? Reach out here.
10/6/2023 • 37 minutes, 25 seconds
Discerning Kids' Needs with Sissy Goff
We’re kicking off Season 5 of the Still Coloring podcast with Sissy Goff, who is a trusted voice in the lives of thousands of girls and families from her 25+ years of counseling experience. Sissy points to one of the biggest threats to parents and their kids right now, and that’s anxiety. Sissy says, “Anxiety is the most prevalent disorder right now, but it’s also the most treatable.” Listening before Thursday, October 5? Join Sissy and me for a one-hour virtual event to talk even more about this topic! Go to ToniJCollier.com/Kids to register for FREE! Connect with Sissy Goff: Personal Instagram | Raising Boys & Girls InstagramOrder Sissy’s latest book, The Worry-Free Parent: Living in Confidence So Your Kids Can TooListen to the Raising Boys & Girls podcastWebsite: DaystarCounseling.comConnect with Toni: Personal Instagram | Broken Crayons Instagram | FacebookWebsite: ToniJCollier.comPurchase Toni’s children’s book: Broken Crayons Still ColorPurchase Toni’s book: Brave Enough to be Broken Want to partner with Toni and advertise on the podcast? Reach out here.
10/2/2023 • 40 minutes, 32 seconds
Season 5 Preview
This season of Still Coloring is sponsored by Bark Technologies. To learn more about Bark, visit Info.Bark.US/Toni. In Season 5 of Still Coloring, we're talking about little kids with big feelings – you're not going to want to miss it! Over the coming weeks, you'll hear from moms, authors, business owners, a TV personality, counselors, doctors and child psychologists about how our kids process hard things. Get excited, fam! Season 5 will hit your podcast feeds next week! Watch on YouTube!https://instagram.com/tonijcollierhttps://tonijcollier.com/
