The New Normal with Dominique https://TheNewNormalPodcast.podbean.com The New Normal is where real stories meet honest reflection. Hosted by Dominique Parks, this podcast explores what it means to grow, pivot, and walk boldly into the seasons God is calling you to. From faith and career to healing and self-discovery, each episode unpacks the lessons behind life’s biggest transitions—with depth, humor, and heart. Because becoming your best self isn’t about going back…it’s about embracing your new normal.

]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Society & Culture:Personal Journals 1440 episodic Hosts Emma Clark and Tess McCabe chat to creative parents about balancing work, life and parenting. By Tess McCabe and Emma Clark No no https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21463444/TheNewNormal.png The New Normal with Dominique https://TheNewNormalPodcast.podbean.com 144 144 parenting,interview,humour,mum,mommy,mummy,dad,daddy,balance,working,mother,guestsThe New Normal is the podcast for multitasking parents.thenewnormalpodcast@gmail.comBy Tess McCabe and Emma Clark Stop Waiting Until You're Hungry to Eat Stop Waiting Until You're Hungry to Eat https://TheNewNormalPodcast.podbean.com/e/stop-waiting-until-youre-hungry-to-eat/ https://TheNewNormalPodcast.podbean.com/e/stop-waiting-until-youre-hungry-to-eat/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0300 TheNewNormalPodcast.podbean.com/a43bf89e-2772-3202-906b-14cbae23d61a 6: In this episode, I’m talking about the lesson behind “stop waiting until you’re hungry to eat.” What started with meal planning became a deeper conversation about decision fatigue, burnout, self-trust, faith, and learning to care for myself before everything becomes urgent.

]]> 6: In this episode, I’m talking about the lesson behind “stop waiting until you’re hungry to eat.” What started with meal planning became a deeper conversation about decision fatigue, burnout, self-trust, faith, and learning to care for myself before everything becomes urgent.

]]> Dominique Parks false No 1151 6 full thenewnormalpodcast@gmail.com (By Tess McCabe and Emma Clark)6: In this episode, I’m talking about the lesson behind “stop waiting until you’re hungry to eat.” What started with meal planning became a deeper conversation about decision fatigue, burnout, self-trust, faith, and learning to care for myself before everything becomes urgent.parenting,interview,humour,mum,mommy,mummy,dad,daddy,balance,working,mother,guests The Weight of the Gift The Weight of the Gift https://TheNewNormalPodcast.podbean.com/e/the-weight-of-the-gift/ https://TheNewNormalPodcast.podbean.com/e/the-weight-of-the-gift/#comments Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400 TheNewNormalPodcast.podbean.com/5fc663bd-2cfd-363c-a5a5-5711593d8220 "The heaviness that comes with the reality of being free."

I visited the African American History Museum and walked out activated. This episode is about what our ancestors carried so we could have options they never did — and what we owe them with the lives we're living right now. This one hits different.

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I visited the African American History Museum and walked out activated. This episode is about what our ancestors carried so we could have options they never did — and what we owe them with the lives we're living right now. This one hits different.

]]> Dominique Parks false No 1043 5 full thenewnormalpodcast@gmail.com (By Tess McCabe and Emma Clark)"The heaviness that comes with the reality of being free." I visited the African American History Museum and walked out activated. This episode is about what our ancestors carried so we could have options they never did — and what we owe them with the lives we're living right now. This one hits different.parenting,interview,humour,mum,mommy,mummy,dad,daddy,balance,working,mother,guests Starting Again, On Purpose Starting Again, On Purpose https://TheNewNormalPodcast.podbean.com/e/starting-again-on-purpose/ https://TheNewNormalPodcast.podbean.com/e/starting-again-on-purpose/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0400 TheNewNormalPodcast.podbean.com/0154e709-55e3-3f43-9692-6fff8c6d3834 This week I’m talking about returning — to projects, to goals, to yourself. Starting again doesn’t mean you failed. Sometimes it just means you’ve gathered more information. We get into preparation, opportunity, and why hope isn’t something we’re handed — it’s something we build over time.

Follow Me on Instagram! @TheNewNormalWithDom

The God of The Delay by Brandon U. Johnson

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]]> This week I’m talking about returning — to projects, to goals, to yourself. Starting again doesn’t mean you failed. Sometimes it just means you’ve gathered more information. We get into preparation, opportunity, and why hope isn’t something we’re handed — it’s something we build over time.

Follow Me on Instagram! @TheNewNormalWithDom

The God of The Delay by Brandon U. Johnson

Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Levitation by Dima Tyshko https://tunetank.com/track/3634-levitation/

]]> Dominique Parks false No 955 1 4 full thenewnormalpodcast@gmail.com (By Tess McCabe and Emma Clark)This week I’m talking about returning — to projects, to goals, to yourself. Starting again doesn’t mean you failed. Sometimes it just means you’ve gathered more information. We get into preparation, opportunity, and why hope isn’t something we’re handed — it’s something we build over time. Follow Me on Instagram! @TheNewNormalWithDom The God of The Delay by Brandon U. Johnson Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Levitation by Dima Tyshko https://tunetank.com/track/3634-levitation/parenting,interview,humour,mum,mommy,mummy,dad,daddy,balance,working,mother,guests Being Your Own Best Friend Being Your Own Best Friend https://TheNewNormalPodcast.podbean.com/e/being-your-own-best-friend/ https://TheNewNormalPodcast.podbean.com/e/being-your-own-best-friend/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0400 TheNewNormalPodcast.podbean.com/497fadef-02d5-3a89-b1fc-32335ea153c5 3: This week, Dominique explores the importance of learning to be your own best friend: not in a cliché way, but in the everyday moments that test your patience, confidence, and self-worth. From self-talk to self-trust, this episode unpacks what it means to show up for yourself even when no one else does. In the Spotlight segment, Dominique highlights Emma Grede, the visionary entrepreneur behind Good American and SKIMS, and how her journey embodies the power of betting on yourself.

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]]> 3: This week, Dominique explores the importance of learning to be your own best friend: not in a cliché way, but in the everyday moments that test your patience, confidence, and self-worth. From self-talk to self-trust, this episode unpacks what it means to show up for yourself even when no one else does.
In the Spotlight segment, Dominique highlights Emma Grede, the visionary entrepreneur behind Good American and SKIMS, and how her journey embodies the power of betting on yourself.

Relational Intelligence by Dr. Dharius Daniels 

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]]> Dominique Parks false No 1686 3 full thenewnormalpodcast@gmail.com (By Tess McCabe and Emma Clark)3: This week, Dominique explores the importance of learning to be your own best friend: not in a cliché way, but in the everyday moments that test your patience, confidence, and self-worth. From self-talk to self-trust, this episode unpacks what it means to show up for yourself even when no one else does. In the Spotlight segment, Dominique highlights Emma Grede, the visionary entrepreneur behind Good American and SKIMS, and how her journey embodies the power of betting on yourself. Relational Intelligence by Dr. Dharius Daniels  Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Urban Legend by Musical Bakery https://tunetank.com/track/3362-urban-legend/tparenting,interview,humour,mum,mommy,mummy,dad,daddy,balance,working,mother,guests When Things Stop Making Sense When Things Stop Making Sense https://TheNewNormalPodcast.podbean.com/e/when-things-stop-making-sense/ https://TheNewNormalPodcast.podbean.com/e/when-things-stop-making-sense/#comments Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:06:04 -0300 TheNewNormalPodcast.podbean.com/e4b552aa-6f7f-36fb-ae26-47996f223d67 2: Dominique opens up about the moments when life starts to shift and the things that once felt certain suddenly don’t. In this episode, she reflects on what it feels like when plans fall apart, clarity fades, and faith is tested. Through honest storytelling and personal insight, Dominique explores how confusion can be a divine reset — a chance to rebuild from the foundation and trust that even when life doesn’t make sense, it’s still working for your good.

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]]> 2: Dominique opens up about the moments when life starts to shift and the things that once felt certain suddenly don’t. In this episode, she reflects on what it feels like when plans fall apart, clarity fades, and faith is tested. Through honest storytelling and personal insight, Dominique explores how confusion can be a divine reset — a chance to rebuild from the foundation and trust that even when life doesn’t make sense, it’s still working for your good.

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]]> Dominique Parks false No 2025 2 full thenewnormalpodcast@gmail.com (By Tess McCabe and Emma Clark)2: Dominique opens up about the moments when life starts to shift and the things that once felt certain suddenly don’t. In this episode, she reflects on what it feels like when plans fall apart, clarity fades, and faith is tested. Through honest storytelling and personal insight, Dominique explores how confusion can be a divine reset — a chance to rebuild from the foundation and trust that even when life doesn’t make sense, it’s still working for your good. Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Urban Legend by Musical Bakery https://tunetank.com/track/3362-urban-legend/tparenting,interview,humour,mum,mommy,mummy,dad,daddy,balance,working,mother,guests Becoming: The Beauty in Starting Over Becoming: The Beauty in Starting Over https://TheNewNormalPodcast.podbean.com/e/becoming-the-beauty-in-starting-over/ https://TheNewNormalPodcast.podbean.com/e/becoming-the-beauty-in-starting-over/#comments Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0300 TheNewNormalPodcast.podbean.com/ae654335-e0b0-3559-bdc6-191d6bc502c9 1: In this first episode of The New Normal, Dominique opens up about what inspired this podcast and the life changes that led her here. From career pivots to spiritual realignment, she shares what it really means to start over, not as a failure, but as an act of faith. Through honest reflection and God-led perspective, Dominique explores how letting go can make space for peace, purpose, and the person you’re becoming.

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]]> 1: In this first episode of The New Normal, Dominique opens up about what inspired this podcast and the life changes that led her here. From career pivots to spiritual realignment, she shares what it really means to start over, not as a failure, but as an act of faith. Through honest reflection and God-led perspective, Dominique explores how letting go can make space for peace, purpose, and the person you’re becoming.

Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Urban Legend by Musical Bakery https://tunetank.com/track/3362-urban-legend/t

]]> Dominique Parks false No 927 1 1 full thenewnormalpodcast@gmail.com (By Tess McCabe and Emma Clark)1: In this first episode of The New Normal, Dominique opens up about what inspired this podcast and the life changes that led her here. From career pivots to spiritual realignment, she shares what it really means to start over, not as a failure, but as an act of faith. Through honest reflection and God-led perspective, Dominique explores how letting go can make space for peace, purpose, and the person you’re becoming. Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Urban Legend by Musical Bakery https://tunetank.com/track/3362-urban-legend/tparenting,interview,humour,mum,mommy,mummy,dad,daddy,balance,working,mother,guests