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Counter Culture Mama Podcast with Danielle Venables
The Counter Culture Mama Podcast is for women who refuse to conform. Hosted by Danielle Venables, this show is a raw, real-time look into what it means to raise a family, nurture a marriage, and build a business that honors your values in a world that’s lost its way.
Here, we talk about faith, family, freedom, and the new kind of motherhood emerging — one rooted in conviction, simplicity, and strength. Expect honest conversations, unfiltered reflections, and countercultural truths about womanhood, leadership, motherhood, marriage, and purpose.
Whether you’re navigating business from home, raising kids to think critically, or redefining what “having it all” really means, this podcast will challenge, ground, and remind you that you’re not alone in walking the narrow path.
Keywords: Christian motherhood, countercultural parenting, values-based business, faith-driven moms, motherhood podcast, marriage and motherhood, truth-based living, family freedom, biblical womanhood, entrepreneur mom podcast
Episodes
111 episodes
110. I Was Wrong About New Age And Jesus
A year ago, we argued you could chase “Christ consciousness” without embracing a Bible-centered faith—and we treated religion like a control system. After a season of prayer, study, and honest self-audit, we’re back to share what changed and wh...
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Episode 110
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23:59
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109. I Left New Age & Found Jesus: My Story & Update
A song in the kitchen broke everything open. One moment I was planning an oracle deck launch; the next, I was sobbing to an old worship chorus and realizing the “peace” I’d been manufacturing wasn’t the real thing. This episode is a candid walk...
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Episode 109
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25:32
108. When Being Too Self-Aware Becomes Self-Abandonment: Finding Balance in Relationships
Have you ever found yourself so busy analyzing your own patterns and emotional responses that you've forgotten to actually ask for what you need? That's what I call "the curse of the self-aware woman" – and it might be silently eroding your rel...
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Episode 108
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21:21
107. Your Impact Doesn't Require a Transaction
Have you ever noticed how we entrepreneurs can become completely tunnel-visioned, believing our impact comes exclusively through our businesses? That revelation hit me hard this weekend, and it's completely transforming how I show up in the wor...
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Episode 107
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18:49
106. WHY You're Not Seeing the Results You Want (And What You're Subconsciously Manifesting Instead)
Transforming your reality begins with a deceptively simple shift: being intentional about where you source your information and advice. We often default to whatever resources are most readily available – Facebook groups, friends, o...
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Episode 106
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14:37
105. The 18-Month Void That Changed Everything
Have you ever felt the call to burn your business to the ground and start fresh, even when everything seemed to be working? That terrifying space where you know something needs to change but have no idea what will replace it? Welcome to what I ...
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Episode 105
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25:23
104. You're Not Failing, You're Human: Navigating Imperfection While Leading Others
Have you ever worked so hard on healing a pattern only to find yourself right back in it? That moment of realization can bring crushing guilt—especially when you're in a leadership or healing role yourself. You know better, so why are you here ...
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Episode 104
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14:28
103. The $50 Decision That's Changing My Financial Reality
Tired of the endless launch cycle that keeps you chained to your business? Ready to build income that continues growing even when you step away? This raw and honest conversation dives deep into what true financial sovereignty looks like for ent...
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Episode 103
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25:36
102. Why Income Diversification Matters for Mom Entrepreneurs: Is It Time For a Side Hustle?
Freedom shouldn't be a privilege reserved for a select few mothers who have mastered the impossible juggling act. Yet, after five years in the online coaching industry, I've witnessed countless women trapped in an exhausting cycle of almost-suc...
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Episode 102
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13:46
101. Sovereign Wealth, Passive Income & Answering Your Questions
What if there was a way to create residual income that didn't force you to compromise your integrity or constantly hustle? After turning down dozens of network marketing opportunities over the years, I finally found one that resonated with my s...
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29:54
100. 100 Episodes Later: What Starting a Podcast Taught Me About Following Soul Nudges
Have you ever put off something important because you felt you weren't "enough" yet? That's exactly where I was before launching this podcast—drowning in social media's superficiality, yearning for deeper connection, yet paralyzed by feelings o...
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Episode 100
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10:26
099. Purpose and Passive Income: Finding Freedom Within the Trad Wife Lifestyle
Balancing tradition and ambition often feels impossible in today's world, where we're constantly told we must choose between career and family. My journey through this seemingly contradictory landscape revealed a truth I never expected to find:...
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Episode 99
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28:14
098. Birth Trauma, Sovereignty, and the Cost of “Playing it Safe”
Ever felt caught between worlds when planning your birth? Desiring the empowerment of a sovereign experience while still clinging to medical oversight "just in case"? This raw, unfiltered conversation dives deep into the fundamental contradicti...
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Episode 98
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30:37
097. Digital Detox: Conscious Parenting in a Tech-Saturated World
Raising children in today's hyper-connected world presents challenges previous generations never faced. How do we balance providing our kids access to necessary technology while protecting their developing minds from digital dependence?...
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Episode 97
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27:28
096. From Feminist to Trad Wife: My Unexpected Journey
The great debate between traditional and modern roles for women often misses the heart of what truly matters – a woman's freedom to choose her own path. Drawing from my unexpected personal journey, I share how I transformed from a staunch femin...
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Episode 96
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25:48
095. Control Freaks Anonymous: Why My 3-Year Deck Delay Was Actually Perfect
True power lies in knowing when to surrender the timeline. After three years of creating my oracle deck—a journey filled with delays, doubts, and pivotal redirections—I've discovered the profound wisdom in letting divine timing lead the way.
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Episode 95
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19:36
094. To Homeschool or Not To Homeschool: My Own (Very Real) Contemplations About Education
This episode explores my own internal conflict of whether to homeschool my child, highlighting the challenges of traditional schooling and the quest for personal alignment in parenting. Through vulnerable storytelling and community engagement, ...
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Episode 94
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15:44
093. From Catholic Roots to Personal Awakening: Seeking Faith, Not Religion
This episode delves into the intricate relationship between faith, spirituality, and personal awakening. Danielle shares her journey of questioning organized religion, exploring biblical texts, and honoring the role of intuition, while affirmin...
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Episode 93
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26:56
092. Navigating Ethics and Relationships in Psychic Mediumship with Becky Dotson
Have you ever wondered how personal trauma can shape one's psychic abilities? Join us as we sit down with the compassionate and ethical psychic medium, Becky Dotson, who shares her remarkable journey of embracing her gifts. From experiencing su...
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Episode 92
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54:18
091. Empowering Transformation with Ariel Balfour: Reclaiming Personal Sovereignty and Mental Health
What if you could reclaim your personal sovereignty and transform the way you perceive trauma and mental health? Join me, Danielle Venables, as I have a heartfelt conversation with Ariel Balfour, the Viking Queen and Reclamation Warrior. Ariel ...
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Episode 91
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1:03:03
090. Reclaiming Spiritual Power: Julia Phoenix on Healing, Transformation, and the Modern Journey of Soulful Leaders
Julia Phoenix's story is a powerful testament to resilience and transformation. From a childhood shadowed by hidden traumas and an upbringing in an eastern spiritual cult, Julia's journey through personal struggles with eating disorders, addict...
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Episode 90
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1:06:05
089. Grounded Approaches to Empowerment
After struggling with the demands of modern life, I've come to appreciate the profound transformations that Scorpio season offers us. Reflecting on the dual themes of introspection and empowerment, I unpack how embracing rest and self-compassio...
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Episode 89
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18:51
088. Overcoming Trends with True Self-Expression & Authentic Connection with Juliana Lindner & Sammie Loos
What if the pressure to maintain a polished facade in the coaching industry is doing more harm than good? Join us as we sit down with Juliana Lindner and Sammie Loos for an unfiltered conversation that peels back the layers of burnout and buyin...
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Episode 88
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47:18
087. Remembering Who You Are: Cultivating Inner Peace, Unity & Acceptance in Tumultuous Times
Ever found yourself lost in the whirlwind of current events, feeling like you're drowning in a sea of chaos? Join me, Danielle Venables, as I navigate the stormy waters of today's world, centering on the importance of personal empowerment amids...
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Episode 87
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23:59
086. Embracing the Unknown & Trusting the Journey to Unveil Your True Path
Ever wondered how the crumbling of traditional business models could be your greatest opportunity for growth? Join me, Danielle Venables, as we explore the shifting landscapes of authenticity in business and personal empowerment. Through candid...
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Episode 86
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