Becoming Mom

Episode recorded March 2021.  Songs in this episode: Chic - I Want Your Love  Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' Beatles - A Day In the Life  Daft Punk - Around the world  James Brown - The Payback  Prince - Controversy  The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations  Gorillaz - Don't Get Lost In Heaven Gorillaz- Demon Days   Contact Arnold: robotarn@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/playfuneral  Intro and outro music by: robotArnContinue the conversation with us.Becoming Mom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomingmompodcastPlay this at my Funeral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playfuneral Music by: robotArn

Episode recorded February 2021.  Songs in this episode: Spanish Sahara - Fouls Jackie - Ciara Pelo Suelto - Gloria Trevi Born Free - M.I.A Heaven Let Me In - Friendly Fires Lo Que Construimos - Natalia Lafourcade 505 - Arctic Monkeys  Link to Jose's funeral playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6MAVCaDgVrXDujwzGA6QQi?si=wI4JqmPtS2itLbq2bQf0qwFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/playfuneral/  Intro and outro music by: robotArnContinue the conversation with us.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomingmompodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomingmompodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/becomingmompod Music by: robotArn

Episode recorded April 2021.Episode released June 2023.Our first... NOT Becoming Mom episode!Thank you to Amanda for sharing her story with us! Not all women choose to become mothers and thats OK.Continue the conversation with us.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomingmompodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomingmompodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/becomingmompod Music by: robotArn

Thank you to our first anonymous guest!Topics covered:-Alcoholism -Infidelity -Child illness -Couples and individual counseling -Coparenting and divorce -SpiritualityContinue the conversation with us on Instagram & Facebook- @becomingmompodcastand Twitter- @becomingmompodMusic by: robotArn 

Chris shares her story of navigating through one of her daughters being sexually assaulted. Learn what worked best for Chris and her family during this difficult time. Thank you for sharing you and your family's story with us Chris!The book Chris read with her daughters to learn about their bodies: “The Girls Body Book” by Kelli DunhamOther books about difficult topics: “Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls” (book, podcast- and in Spanish)“Best Friends” by Shannon Hale“Guts” by Raina Telegmeier“Invisible Emmie” by Terri Libenson“When Stars are Scattered” by Omar Mohammad and Victoria JaimesonOther Resources: https://metoomvmt.org/girlsempowermentnetwork.orgDarkness to Light (d2l.org)Continue the conversation with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomingmompodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomingmompodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/becomingmompodMusic by: robotArn

Enjoy the episode with our mom!! We are so happy she was able to join us for our 1st Mother's Day episode!Continue the conversation with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomingmompodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomingmompodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/becomingmompodMusic by: robotArn

Laurie shares her story that includes, unplanned pregnancy, rebuilding her life after separation and divorce, and how her second childbirth was traumatic for her. Thank you for sharing your story with us Laurie!Continue the conversation with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomingmompodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomingmompodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/becomingmompodMusic by: robotArn

Sam's journey includes learning one of her daughters would be born with a cleft lip, the early arrival of her second daughter and how frightening that experience was for her. Sam also shares what it's like for her as a stay at home mom & how overall, being a mother can feel lonely at times. Thank you for sharing your story with us Sam! Continue the conversation with us.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomingmompodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomingmompodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/becomingmompodMusic by: robotArn

Katie discussed the struggles her and her husband had when she was diagnosed with endometriosis, then attempting IUI, and finally getting pregnant through IVF. Thank you for sharing your story with us, Katie!Follow Katie’s business page @ktxgoods on Instagram and Facebook. You might find something you like!Continue the conversation with us on Instagram & Facebook- @becomingmompodcastand Twitter- @becomingmompodMusic by: robotArn

Brenda shares her and her husband’s journey of multiple surgeries, chemical pregnancies, ectopic pregnancies, d&c, a foster son, grief, depression, postpartum depression, seeking one on one counseling, couple’s counseling & how their journey isn’t over yet! Thank you to Brenda for sharing her story with us!Continue the conversation with us onInstagram, Facebook @becomingmompodcastand Twitter @becomingmompodMusic by: robotArn

Kristin is a mother who early on, made the decision to raise her daughter alone. Although she had the support of her immediate family and friends, it wasn't always easy. "The days are long, but the years are short.” - Gretchen RubinContinue the conversation with us.Instagram: @BecomingMomPodcast Twitter: @BecomingMomPodFacebook: @BecomingMomPodcastMusic by: robotArn

Premier Episode: Get to know the hosts, Esther & Abby and learn Abby's story, how she became mom. Continue the conversation with us.Instagram: @BecomingMomPodcast Twitter: @BecomingMomPodFacebook: @BecomingMomPodcastMusic by: robotArn