All things honest motherhood with host Lori Beth Auldridge. Helping moms find their confidence with resources & fresh perspectives.
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Murren Kennedy and Jessa Lowe dive into the film Point Break one extreme minute at a time. Mostly we talk about butts.New episodes on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridaypointbreakminute@gmail.commoviesbyminutes.comPoint Break Minute Listener Surf Shop on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/511966249176450/
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162. PDA: Pathological Demand Avoidance in Children with Casey Ehrlich
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Ever heard of PDA? Pathological Demand Avoidance? It's a nervous system disability that falls on the autism spectrum. It's often confused with ODD. In this episode, Casey and I talk about: * What PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) is * PDA awareness & caregiver strategies * Traumatic birth and PDA * Symptoms & Sign of PDA * How a diagnosis of PDA …
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161. Next Year’s Mother’s Day is Tied to This Year’s Father’s Day
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Be Honest: How was your Mother's Day? In this episode, I talk about: * The importance of reflecting on what went well (and what didn’t) during this year’s Mother’s Day * How my Mother’s Day this year ACTUALLY went * Setting up everyone for success on Mother’s Dayand Father’s Day * Checking in with my husband before Father’s Day about what he wants …
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160. The Emotional Roller Coaster of Mother’s Day
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Mother’s Day brings with it a roller coaster of emotions…and there are some complex reasons for that. Heaven forbid we feel disappointed on Mother’s Day because we feel like we can’t express that and feel guilty for even feeling that way or explode from trying to keep those “negative” emotions inside for too long. Add in things like loss, longing, …
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159. Does Your Husband Feel the Same? A Husband’s Perspective on Current Marriage Culture
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A rare appearance from my husband Chris who courageously shows up today in a raw, candid conversation with me about marriage, expectations, and who needs to do more.It’s really hard to talk about marriage in a public forum because it can be easily be misinterpreted as “advice” …and we want to reassure you that today’s episode is not intended to be …
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158. Raising Boys to Men with Durenda Wilson
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This is a high energy conversation. For some reason it’s highly political at the moment to talk about boys, men, gender, and masculinity. And here we are as moms, right smack dab the middle of the over-politicized nonsense,trying to have meaningful marriages with our husbands and raise our sons well in a world that bashes boys and men. We need to t…
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157. This Week on the Internet Loses Its Mind: Ballerina Farms & Twerking Fourth Graders
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Well, it's been another week of the internet going crazy. But so many friends and followers sent me two of the same poststhis week and I felt called to share my thoughts on them because to me they are incredibly related:1. Hannah of Ballerina Farms is competing in the Mrs. World Pageant and the internet has decided she is dangerous and setting a ba…
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Hebrews 10:1 “Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” Happy 2024, Mamas! We're grateful for 2023 and ready to move forward with confidence into 2024! 💜 In this episode I talk about: * The continued need to pray for Maui * Our move to the mainland * Our family’s 2023 trials and wins * Travel recap: we went to 19 states in 2023! * …
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155. Passionate About Education: Nikki Phillippi on Second Generation Homeschooling
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I love today’s passionate and honest conversation with my in person friend Nikki Phillippi. We’re both freedom loving homeschooling who spend a LOT of time thinking about education standards, education philosophy, and education reform. We’re both life-long learners who like to dive deep into many topics that affect us as mothers and topics that aff…
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I’ve wanted to tackle so many topics over the years but have avoided hitting record because I felt like my thoughts were incomplete. Pettiness has been a topic swirling in my mind for the past few weeks because of two conversations I overheard on Halloween. And, well, here are my incomplete thoughts on the topic. Here are also the bible verses I lo…
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153. Ruth Chou Simons: Strength for Our Everyday Life (from Her New Devotional Pilgrim)
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Ruth Chou Simons is an artist in so many senses of the word. Her latest book Pilgrim: 25 Ways God’s Character Leads Us Onward is stunning and inspiring. It’s a beautiful exploration of God’s character and faithfulness and is bursting with Ruth’s signature watercolor art. It’s a gift for the eyes and the heart. Years ago I had a friend say to me, “I…
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152. Behind the Scenes: Why I Took a Big Break & Why I'm Back
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I’ve never really understood why podcasters do seasons...until I hit a point in my life where my personal seasons started to demand the I shift my professional seasons. So I took a break from podcasting to focus on my family's needs, travel, work on new projects, etc. So what was I up to? Listen and find out! In this episode I talk about: * Finding…
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151. From Chaos to Calm with Bonnie Gray
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God’s timing is so good. If you follow me on IG, you’ve probably heard me talk about how I feel like my current life lessons all center around humility and God’s timing over mine. Well, the timing of this episode’s release is just perfect. I needed this episode when I recorded it and I needed it again this week with our family moving (again! We’re …
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150. Y’all Need This: Gleaning Appalachian Wisdom in Our Modern World from Shallon Payne of The Appalachian Homestead
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“We need sandpaper in our lives.” – Shallon Payne Today I’m excited to introduce you to my friend Shallon from The Appalachian Homestead. Shallon and I talk often over IG and text about all kinds of things. It’s so nice because the two of us share a bit of an automatic understanding of each other and the way we see life because we were both raised …
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149. Mother's Day Special: Navigating Seasons of Motherhood with Jennifer Ford Berry, Amy Debrucque, Becky Koptizke, & Lori Beth Auldridge
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Happy Mother's Day, Mama! This is a super special episode…not just because it’s in honor of Mother’s Day, but because there will be 4 mamas speaking life over you today! 3 of my dear friends in life and business—Jennifer Ford Berry, Amy Debrucque, and Becky Kopitzke are joining me for this conversation. These lovely mamas are all members of the mas…
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148. Teatime Discipleship with Sally Clarkson
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Today is a very special interview. I had the honor of interviewing Sally Clarkson, someone whose work I’ve leaned into often. Sally is such a loving resource for my homeschool, mothering, and spiritual growth. In this episode we’re talking about her new book Teatime Discipleship: Sharing Faith One Cup at a Time. I read it from cover to cover and wo…
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147. Conquering Overwhelm in Our Schedules with The Time Saving Mom Crystal Paine
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Do you ever feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day? That your calendar is full and overwhelming? That busy is your new normal and you wish it weren’t? When my schedule gets too full, I know that something needs to change and that usually it means I need to sit down and have a come to Jesus meeting about my priorities. I need prayer, I need …
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146. Lynn Carter: How to Stop People Pleasing
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There are so many times in my life I’ve wondered if I’m a people pleaser. I’ve wondered if I was taught to be, if everyone in our society is to some degree. I’ve questioned if some of my decisions are centered around people pleasing, and if it’s something I need to work on it my life. Am I modeling it for my kids? Expecting it from them unintention…
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145. The Sacred Connection Between Creating & Mothering with Ashlee Gadd of Coffee + Crumbs
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“What does it mean to be creative…it’s allowing yourself to be so inspired by the beauty of the world that you want to capture it in some kind of form and then having the discipline to actually carry it out.” -Ashlee Gadd on the Elevating Motherhood Podcast Mothers often feel guilt when they pursue something that takes time away from their children…
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144. Clonlara: Unique Accredited Support for Homeschoolers—An interview with Clonlara Director of Education April Huard
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My children are homeschooled at home in Idaho but are technically private school students at Clonlara School in Michigan. How does that work? I get that question A LOT so I’ve invited April Huard, the Director of Education at Clonlara School onto the show to answer that question and share more about Clonlara’s unique and transformative mission. Clo…
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143. Learning Self-Sufficiency & Homesteading Science with Kody Hanner
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“The modern homestead movement is 100% a state of mind. It’s the strive for self-sufficiency.” My friend Kody Hanner wrote a homestead curriculum that my family adores. It’s being used by homeschoolers, schools, and I know some adults who could benefit from the huge amount of information in her homestead curriculum. Kody joins us today to talk abou…
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142. Fighting for Homeschool Freedom Amidst the Confusion of School Choice with Aby Rinella
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What is your homeschool freedom worth? Today’s episode is probably going to be controversial to some listeners. My guest, Aby Rinella, and I are going to talk about School Choice and Public School Partnerships and what effect these have on homeschool freedom. You might not agree with what Aby and I have to say on these topics. You might agree with …
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141. Leah Boden on How the Legacy of Charlotte Mason is Informing Our Motherhood Journeys 100 Years Later
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Leah Boden is back! Leah & I recorded Charlotte Mason 101 back in Episode 56…I highly recommend both of her episodes! Leah truly is the Modern Miss Mason and now has a book with the same title. I 10/10 recommend her book—it’s my favorite book of the year! Charlotte Mason is a niche pedagogy that I passionately believe should be less niche and more …
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This is a very raw episode about a woman who is very dear to my heart. My beloved Grandma Huck passed away at the end of 2022. We just got back to Idaho after her funeral in Ohio and I have to tell you that with her passing, I feel changed. I feel like our family’s hearts will be forever full and forever broken at the same time. I debated on sharin…
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139. Jennifer Pepito on Wholeness in Motherhood + Her New Book Mothering by the Book
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Books are incredibly powerful. We know this and yet as moms we don’t always make time to read. The world tells us that there is no time for anything, ever. And in the same breath often tells us what to do, what to read, how to think, how to mother…and a lot of that messaging leaves us feeling fearful, unworthy, and like we aren’t doing enough. What…
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138. How Halloween 2022 Actually Went: A Follow Up to Episode 136
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This brief episode is a follow up to Episode 136…if you haven’t listened to that one, I highly recommend listening to that one first, otherwise this one won’t make very much sense. I feel like it’s really important to not just talk about ideas or make plans, but to take time for self-reflection after an event to see how you’re feeling—especially as…
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137. Rebelling Against Mediocre Motherhood with M is for Mama Author Abbie Halberstadt
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Talking about mediocre motherhood is—believe it or not—probably one of my favorite things. I don’t align with a lot of the modern motherhood messaging that we’re fed and I know that our mama hearts desire more than mediocrity. I like talking about it so we can name it…and I name it so we can change it. Abbie Halberstadt is fighting mediocrity head …
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136. Should We Celebrate Halloween? What Our Family is Doing for Halloween 2022
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Halloween…you might be here because you feel something is different this year, too. Or you might be like “What’s the big deal? It’s just Halloween.” Or you might be here hoping I’ll expose it for the demonic celebration you think it is. Wherever you fall on this spectrum of perspectives, I’m glad you’re here. People are super passionate about Hallo…
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135. Growth Mindset in Motherhood + Business: Showing Up As Your Best Self in Both
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My best friend wrote a book about business and I couldn’t help but read it through the motherhood lens as well. So that’s what this episode is about: applying business principles to motherhood as a way for moms to find their balance between the two. We’ll talk about the principles of growth mindset in both our professional and personal lives. We’re…
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134. The Real Reasons You Need a Birth Plan with Dr. Sarah Leahy of Birth Uprising
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“It’s ridiculous that birth plans even have to exist. The purpose of a birth plan really is to decrease the likelihood that you are going to be abused while you’re in this setting. To decrease the likelihood that people are going to do stuff to you that you don’t want done.” -Dr. Sarah Leahy Join our Birth Plan Workshop on July 19, 2022! (www.birth…
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133. Aligned Adventure: Create Your Best Summer Ever in 2 Lists!
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Summer flies by...we only have 18 summers with our kiddos (but do we?) In this episode, I address the mom guilt that surrounds creating magical summer for and with our kids + give you some great ideas to have fun with ease--the ease that comes from living an aligned life. The 2 Lists: 1. Family Values List 2. Summer Bucket List Add meaning to your …
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132. Bold Shifts: Elevating Motherhood & Life Updates
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This episode will give you all the life and podcast updates for 2022 (so far). It’s been a big break. Ironically, I’ve watched others around me take a long 6 month+ break at the same time. Coincidence or calling? In the last 6 months, I've: Had a baby Stayed on an extended maternity leave (whatever that means) Moved from Maui to Idaho (I answer the…
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131. Organizing Your Home & Life with Jennifer Ford Berry
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Organizing is not my strong suit. It’s actually something that I tend to shy away from if I can help it. But in the interest of life-long learning and personal growth—and out of necessity because we had the huge move from Maui to Idaho coming up—I decided to tackle the topic with your help! This episode is packed with questions from Elevating Mothe…
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130. Lent 2022: Why We Need to Practice Lent More Than Ever
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“Ultimately, we recognize the season of Lent before Easter not because God demands it of us, not because Christ commanded it to prove our mettle, and not because we must perfect ourselves before we’re worthy of Easter,” writes Oxenreider. “We observe Lenten practices because they’re good for us… In a world that celebrates indulging our whims whenev…
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129. Creating A Cozy Home Year Round with Liz Marie Galvan
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A wealth of inspiration and a breath of fresh air, Liz Galvan gives moms permission to look fully at their lives and figure out how to live with intention—not only within their homes but within their family unit and within themselves. In this episode, we explore how we can bring beauty, peace, and a sense of coziness into our homes all year long by…
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128. Going Grey: The Ups & Downs of Growing Out My Natural Hair at 40
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My hair may be changing, but so am I. Growing out my grey is about soooooooo much more than hair. A year in, I’m more genuinely confident –that doesn’t mean I love every day, but my gosh, I see the growth literally and figuratively. I see the beauty and the potential. Maybe it’s because I’m a mom, but I know how quickly this transition will fly by,…
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127. Pursuing Your Passion: Going Back to School While Mothering & Working with Malika Dudley
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Have you thought about going back to school, pursuing your certification, degree, or even masters degree? Or maybe you’re dreaming of starting a business or passion project…but you’re a mom and busy and life seems overwhelming as is…so you question whether you can truly add one more thing to your plate financially, time wise, or even just mentally,…
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126. Elevating Mother/Daughter Relationships with Ann Dillard, LMFT
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“We repeat what we don’t repair.” – Christine Langley-Obaugh Thanks for being here for this episode. You don’t have to be a mom to a daughter to benefit from today’s show. If you’re a woman, you’re already in a mother/daughter relationship (you are someone’s daughter). If you are a mom to a girl, there’s that dynamic, too. Do me a favor…hop over to…
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125. Showing Up When You Want to Shut Down with Lisa Whittle
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Fear, comparison, feeling inadequate, overwhelm, exhaustion…there are so many factors in our lives that bring on feelings of wanting to shut down. Especially as moms. Life is good and hard at the same time…but how do we live in that dichotomy? How can we embrace the hard parts of life and the highlight reel moments and learn from all of them? Autho…
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124. Parenting Generation Screen: Guiding Your Kids to Be Wise in a Digital World with Jonathan McKee
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“We gotta talk to our kids. We have to equip them to make good decisions and we have to teach them truths so they recognize lies.” Screen time, phones, tablets, computers…online predators, rule breaking, off the charts average daily screen times…parenting this generation of screen obsessed kids is so stressful. Most parents know that too much scree…
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123. Therapy Option: A Deep Dive Healing Group with Elizabeth Fisher Good
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We’re showing up. We’re doing the work. We see what we’re tasked with as women and now moms—that we need to heal wounds, mend relationships, set goals, establish our values, and act on them…but what are our options when it comes to getting support to help us do the internal work? When we think of seeking help some of the only things that come to mi…
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I would bet money that no one understands “vs. culture” better than moms. We’re thrown into it from the moment we decide to start trying or find out we’re pregnant. In an instant, we’re thrown into hospital birth vs. homebirth questions, breastfeeding vs. formula, cloth diapers vs. disposable, this brand vs. that brand, that car seat vs. this car s…
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121. Homeschooling with Confidence with Durenda Wilson
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“No good decision is made from fear.” This is a lively conversation! It’s basically a couple of long-time homeschoolers getting together to talk homeschool and share a wealth of information and passion with each other and you. Durenda Wilson is an interpreter of the heart. She understands what mamas think, feel, and worry about then shares insight …
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120. The 6Rs of Rest & Recovery with Gillian Behnke
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“How do I want to feel today?” Are priorities and boundaries easy for you? Can you take a week off of work or a break from life and feel rested at the end of it? Are there moments in your life (like all of 2020 and now 2021) that have you feeling like you need to recover from an event or busy season? Gillian Behnke is here to share 6 ideas with us …
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119. An Unhurried Heart, Mind, & Life with Jennifer Dukes Lee
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Today’s guest wrote a lovely, inspiring book called Growing Slow: Lessons on Unhurrying Your Heart from an Accidental Farm Girl. I devoured this book. I experienced the blessed timing of reading this book right after the book from last week’s episode with Ginger Stache, Chasing Wonder: Small Steps Toward a Life of Big Adventure…and mamas, if I coul…
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118. Being Blown Away Instead of Burnt Out with Chasing Wonder Author Ginger Stache
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We’re always chasing after something…why not chase after wonder? The world is filled with wonder. It’s also filled with messages of chaos, burn out, busy-ness, and overwhelm. This past year has been no exception—especially for moms. When I picked up Ginger Stache’s book Chasing Wonder, all of those life sucking messages seemed to disappear. It was …
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117. Called to Create: Let’s Feed Them Plants—Why Jessica Ross Started a Vegan Cooking Show & How It Will Help You Eat More Veggies
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“…(then there’s) the societal pressure, stigmas, & expectations that you have to choose one eating way, jump on that ship, then fire cannons at everybody else.” What motivates people to start businesses? Channels? Recipes? Blogs? And what inspires people to choose eating styles? Paleo? Keto? Vegan? Whole 30? What motivates people to do the two toge…
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116. Creating a Welcoming Table & Home with Abby Turner
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I’m sure I’m not the only one who is feeling ready for get togethers and BBQs and celebrations with friends and family. I personally love celebrating and eating together as much as possible…but I do know there is sometimes some trepidation when it comes to planning these kinds of events. Modern pressure tells us we need to host a Pinterest worthy c…
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115. Finding Satisfaction in Motherhood with Alyssa Bethke
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Have you ever thought of your life in terms of being satisfied with it or not? To be honest, I’m not sure the thought of whether I was “satisfied” in my life and motherhood really ever crossed my heart, but when Alyssa Bethke’s book title came across my desk, I thought about the notion of satisfaction…and it became very clear that while maybe it’s …
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114. Restoring Metabolic Health with Kori Meloy
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This is an episode that absolutely reminds me of why I love podcasting so much. This episode is not only going to be a jam packed resource for you, a solid lead on where to start with metabolic health, but also an empowering conversation that will leave you more curious about your own body and health to the point that you’ll want to learn more AND …
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113. Fascia, Muscles, & Movement: Educating Yourself About Your Postpartum Body with Greta Wyeth
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Our bodies are AMAZING! And not just because they can grow and sustain babies but because of how they work. This conversation with Greta Wyeth will leave you feeling very appreciative of all your body can do. One of Greta’s many missions is to help women educate themselves about their bodies so they can clearly communicate and get the help they nee…
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