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Send us a textDo not deny your gut feelings, trust it, and reconnect with your gut. Women have to think more about our personal safety or the safety of our children. It is crazy, we are the only species that will ignore our basic “danger” instincts so that we do not come off rude or mean. Sometimes though we NEED to be rude, weird, or proactive to make sure we stay safe. Join in today's discussion all about our intuition.Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get  $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation.Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!

Send us a textIn the new year everyone talks about how they will make resolutions to better their lives. These resolutions do not always have to happen in January though. In our episode this week we talk about things in our life that we are working on in our lives. We also talk about things we are learning as parents based on the stages our children are in. It is all a learning curve and every person and child is different. Hear our different perspectives on similar experiences. Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get  $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation.Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!

Send us a textWhen is your child being ignorant and selfish or when are they being outright mean, it's tough to know what to do as a parent. In our episode this week we talk about how we are handling bullying and mean behavior with our kids. We also talk about the roles we played as a bully and being bullied in our own childhoods and whether it is a stage that every child goes through as they are developing. No matter what age, it is a hard conversation to have with your kids.Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get  $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation.Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!

Send us a textToday's episode features a guest speaker, Tasha Eizinger. She's a mom, speaker, author and connector. She is passionate about helping people of all ages discover their full potential through inspiring and practical tips for life. In today's episode, Allie and Tasha talk about motherhood and entrepreneurship. Tune in to be inspired with how to be a mom and an entrepreneur!Get to know Tasha Eizinger: Website: tashaeizinger.com & thelittleshot.comFacebook: @thelittleshotInstagram: @tashaeizingerLinkedIn: @tashaeizingerOur sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get  $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation.Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!

Send us a textWhen we see motherhood on the news or social media or even in artwork now in the 2020s, it is all sad and sometimes even depressing. Showing that motherhood is too hard and even “hell”, but in our episode today we talk about how we think it is the opposite. As Allie will share, “Hard does not mean bad”. Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get  $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation.Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!

Send us a textWhy does it seem that any topic is torturous to have if you disagree. People who have a different opinion become enemies instead of willing listeners. Fights are even breaking out of Facebook posts. This episode we talk about how we feel conversations between people have become harder to have if you disagree on the topic. We talk about the importance and lost art of learning to agree to disagree.Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get  $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation.Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!

Send us a textIt can be isolating, especially since COVID, to raise your kids. Those first 5 years of their life when you are their primary caregiver are hard. In this episode we talk about how we have handled that loneliness and the importance of finding a tribe and outlets to feel like a human again when it gets to be too much lone at home.Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get  $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation.Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!

Send us a textWe are continuing the celebration one more week! We have loved getting to share our lives with listeners for the last 3 years. This week we will hear Nicole's favorite episode from late in 2024. She chose to share about having a No Good, Very Bad Day just like in the book with Alexander. It is her favorite because she can now look back and laugh at how bad it was. We hope you enjoy listening if its your first time or if its your second or maybe their if you liked it as much as Nicole!Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!

Send us a textWe are still celebrating three years of having our podcast! We wanted to share some of our favorite episodes so far with you. So the next two weeks, we will be sharing old episodes in hopes to share them with new audiences and as fond memories for OG listeners. Allie chose today's reshare episode because she feels like this one gives a very good picture of who Allie and Nicole are as people in a short episode. We hope you enjoy!Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!ALSO, CONGRATULATIONS TO MADISON FOR WINNING THE 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY GIVEAWAY!

Send us a textIt is finally here! We have made it to our three year podcast anniversary! We want to thank all of our listeners and those who have helped us get to where we are today. (See Link Below) In this episode we talk about how to be spontaneous even when it's not our strong suit. Thanks to our Supporters: Restore Your Core ABCs of Motherhood Keeping Up with Carmel Don't forget to enter to win our giveaway! Check out our 3 year anniversary reel on our Instagram Account for detailsSubscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!

Send us a textNow it's time to get to know Allie. Nicole interviews her as we spend some time learning about Allie outside of her being a mom and wife. This is our last episode before our big 3 year anniversary episode. Let's get excited!!!Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!

Send us a textWe are gearing up for our 3 year anniversary. On our podcast we talk a lot about who we are moms and wives, but we do not always talk about who we are outside of that. This week we get to know Nicole a little bit better as Allie interviews her. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!

Send us a textFor our final episode in our “How to talk to your kids” series, Allie is back and her and Nicole talk about disabilities. Nicole has a daughter with a physical disability and Allie worked with adults with intellectual disabilities for 14 years. In this episode we share how we talk to our kids and other kids about people who are differently abled. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!

Send us a textMelissa Luepke and Nicole had such a great conversation that it continues in this week's episode. In this episode they talk about how to talk to your kids about loss. Losing in sports, academics and in arts can be hard to stomach, but it is a part of life. They also talk about how to talk to your kids about romantic relationships. Teaching your kids the importance a healthy marriage and a healthy way of finding that forever partner. Resources discussed in episode: How to talk so kids will listen & Listen so kids will talk [Click Here]The Five Love Languages of Children [Click Here]Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!

Send us a textSome topics are just not easy to talk to your kids about. Thank you to Melissa Luepke for being our guest speaker. She is a wife and mother of 3 teenagers, and came to share her wisdom with us moms. She is also a Director of Christian Education at Nicole's church and has worked with youth for 20+ years. She and Nicole talk about lots of hard topics. In this episode they talk about how to talk to your kids about grief and how to talk to your kids about their bodies. Resources discussed in episode: How to talk so kids will listen & Listen so kids will talk [Click Here]The Five Love Languages of Children [Click Here]Thanks to our sponsor! Fit4Mom North Indy check them out on Instagram, Facebook, or their websiteSubscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!

Send us a textThis episode we spend time reflecting on challenges and triumphs we had in 2024. We share how we can move forward with the good and to grow from the not so good. It's good to remember both and to learn from it. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!

Send us a textIt's a new year and we need to set our focus on things we can do to better ourselves. How can we focus more on our children, spend more time with our husbands, and live a healthier lifestyle? Listen to our episode about our goals for 2025, how we plan to accomplish them and get inspired to set your own goals!Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!

Send us a textEnjoy our last episode of the season! We talk about our holiday plans and all the fun things we enjoyed this year. From kid milestones to favorite podcast episodes. We will be taking a few weeks break to spend time with family over the holidays. We will see you again January 13!Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!Episodes Referenced:Guests: Michelle/Sleepyhead Solutions, AJ Hopper/Author, Danielle Smith/Anxious Baker, Jen/ABCs of Motherhood/Spring Cleaning, Stacia Scott/Postpartum Care USAAllie's Favorites: Guard Your Heart, Our Lives Since COVID, Benefits of MarriageNicole's Favorites: The Obession of Millenials and Their Books, Nicole's Bad Day and Allie's Revelation, Date Night IdeasThanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off a 50 minute evaluation or $50 off a 90 minute evaluation.

Send us a textSome people believe that if you and your spouse never fight than you have the perfect marriage. In this episode we talk about how some fights are important and when handled the right way can actually better your marriage. We share some of our pettiest fights and some of best solutions to ending a fight. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off a 50 minute evaluation or $50 off a 90 minute evaluation.

Send us a textHave you ever slapped a person in the face with a banana? This week we talk about all the fun things that happened when we did church ministry and when we were youth in the church. If you want to here our crazy stories then this is the perfect episode to jump into! Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off a 50 minute evaluation or $50 off a 90 minute evaluation.

Send us a textIt is important to know your history, but it is also important to know the history of the world. In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about their mutual love of history. They talk about why it's important to know what's going on in the world, why its important to know the history of where you live, and why it's important to know about your personal family history. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off a 50 minute evaluation or $50 off a 90 minute evaluation.

Send us a textNicole tells us all about her mission trip to Panama. She shares what she did on her trip and some interesting takeaways that she got from being in a foreign country. In this episode, she shares that many things she learned about Panama would interest Allie and her current lifestyle. Listen to Allie hearing about this trip for the first time along with you! Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off a 50 minute evaluation or $50 off a 90 minute evaluation.

Send us a textWhere the line is between preparing kids and letting them grow naturally? There is this tension between preparing kids for future responsibilities and letting them just be kids. Listen to Allie's solo episode about how she try to balance on this line. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off a 50 minute evaluation or $50 off a 90 minute evaluation.

Send us a textWhen did reading become popular??? Nicole and Allie talk about how in the last year or so, reading books has become more and more popular. Everything from romance, smut, fantasy, autobiographies and more! We get a little silly and share some of our favorite series, genres and authors. Join us this episode for all the fun!Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off a 50 minute evaluation or $50 off a 90 minute evaluation.

Send us a textIn today's episode, Allie talks about trusting your gut, which in her life is synonymous to the Holy Spirit. You instinctively know when someone is creepy, when someone is lying, and when you are being called to do something. We have just been trained to ignore our gut. Reconnecting with our gut will lead to us, our families, and our community being better off for it. Learning to recognize and listen to our gut is key!Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off a 50 minute evaluation or $50 off a 90 minute evaluation.

Send us a textCovid brought on a lot of new issues for the world. But one issue, especially in the US, seems to go unmentioned. Since covid hatefulness has skyrocketed and loving your neighbor has gone down the tubes. In this episode we talk about how we wish we could bring some of the love back and how we are trying to guard our hearts against the hate. Join in with your GGM community on the Love Challenge we issue at the end of this episode.Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off a 50 minute evaluation or $50 off a 90 minute evaluation.Links Mentioned in the EpisodeThe Pour Over News Subscription

Send us a textDo you remember the book about Alexander? The boy who had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. Well, in this episode we will discuss how Nicole had one of those days. We hope it is a reminder to everyone that sometimes days are hard but we still love momming and our marriages. Hope you get a kick out of some of the crazy events of the day!Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off a 50 minute evaluation or $50 off a 90 minute evaluation.

Send us a textOften we look at other people, for us mainly other moms, and wonder if we measure up. Most of the time we are basing our comparisons on small amounts of time spent with someone or even people we see on social media. This is not healthy and most of the time we are comparing ourselves to people without knowing their whole story. This episode we share some of our bigger insecurities and share ways we are trying to stop comparing ourselves to others. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off a 50 minute evaluation or $50 off a 90 minute evaluation.

Send us a textMany times when people are trying to get healthy, they try dieting. This if fine if this diet is something you plan to do the rest of your life, but not if it will only last as few months. Others focus on working out and do worry about food. In our opinion getting healthy is much more than all of that. In this episode we talk about different things we are doing to live a healthier lifestyle.Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off a 50 minute evaluation or $50 off a 90 minute evaluation.

Send us a textWeek 2 of learning amazing things about sleep. Getting our kids to sleep can be stressful. Especially if they were once sleeping through the night or if our previous kids slept well. Listen to another amazing week of learning from our favorite sleep therapist! Want to use Michelle's services? Use GGMomma to get 15% offFollow Her On InstagramSleepyhead Solutions WebsiteSubscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!

Send us a textMichelle, sleep consultant from Sleepyhead Solitions, joins us today to talk all about sleep! When you aren't sleeping everything is affected. In part 1, she talks about what a sleep consultant is, how to establish good sleep patterns with your kids, sleep regressions and much more! Want to use Michelle's services? Use GGMomma to get 15% offFollow Her On InstagramSleepyhead Solutions WebsiteSubscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!

Send us a textWhat is gentle parenting??? In this episode we talk about our views on the subject and the definitions that we use. We know that it is hard to raise kids and every parent wants to do it in a way that shows love but also helps their kids learn how to become good adults/people. We talk a lot about how we are trying to do just that. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!

Send us a Text Message.Becoming a mom is hard. Many people underestimate how difficult it will be. Our guest speaker, AJ Hooper, talks with Allie about how hard motherhood can be. They also discuss how best to handle the twists and turns. AJ talks about how all of the ups and downs convinced her to write a book about being a first time mom. Connect with AJ on Instagram, Facebook and buy her book on Amazon.Email her at theajhopper@gmail.com to get a free digital copy of her book!Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!

Send us a Text Message.When you become a parent you need to make rules and choices for your family. These rules may be different then ones other families have. In this episode we talk about some of the choices and rules that we have that might be unpopular. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!

Send us a Text Message.Another walk down GGM podcast memory lane! Back in 2022 we talked about why we wanted to homeschool (Allie) or send our kids to public school (Nicole). We are now two years into both of the avenues that we chose and we wanted to update our listeners. We are still happy with our choices and you should listen to this episode and learn why!

Send us a Text Message.Our VERY FIRST episode we talk about the COVID-19 pandemic. We talked about how we handled the pandemic in the moment. This episode is an update on that. We talk about how our lives have been changed  in the last four years because of what we learned and experienced during the pandemic. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!

Send us a Text Message.When do you rest? We work a 9-5 or we have our kids all day and then we sometimes have our weekends if they are not filled with playdates, sports, and chores. When do we find time to slow down with our families, our husbands, ourselves, or when do we give our kids time to just relax. In this episode we will address all of it! Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!

Send us a Text Message.Starting your own business can be daunting, but it is even harder to do when you are a mom. We are starting a new series where once a month we will interview a local moms (local for us - Hamilton County, IN). These amazing women started businesses while balancing being a mother as well. Our first guest is Danielle Smith a local cookie baker. She shares how she started her company, The Anxious Baker. If you are looking for some yummy cookies to bring to your next party, birthday or backyard cookout, then contact her through her Instagram and Website.Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!

Send us a Text Message.When we were in high school *cough*, 15+ years ago, the pressure to go to a 4 year college was very high. It was looked down upon to go to community college or online school, and it was seen as bad to go to a trade school or straight into a job. In this episode, we talk about how we hope your kids will choose the option that works best for them. We talk about how there is not a bad option as long as it fits their passion and skills. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!

Send us a Text Message.Letting your kids make mistakes is hard. When is the risk too high? When is it appropriate to step aside and let them choose? In this episode we talk about how our parents and our life experiences have influenced the way we let our kids make mistakes. These are not a cut and dry ways to handle your kids choices but what we have personally experienced. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!

Send us a Text Message.One things most parents want to do for their kids is protect them. This includes making sure to surround them with people we trust. Not just adults but the kids they play with and the shows they watch. This episode we talk about how we discern the who might be the best influences in our kids lives. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!

Send us a Text Message.As the saying goes, “Never stop dating your spouse”. In this episode we talk about some of our favorite dates that we have been on with our husbands. We discuss fun stay at home ideas, fancy dinners and all the dates in-between. Head to our blog and you will see our full list of 50 different date ideas! Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!

Send us a Text Message.Holidays can be stressful even when you don't have kids, but when you add distance to grandma's house and naps times things get even more complicated. In this episode we discuss how we make time for our extended family during the holidays while also not forgetting to focus on our immediate family. If your family lives close or far you always need to have a plan for the holidays, even if it changes year to year or holiday to holiday. Subscribe to our email newsletters! You'll get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more!! 

Send us a Text Message.Research from the Institute of Family Studies shows that 1 in 4 40 year olds have never been married. It also showed an increase fear in having a family. This shocked us! In this episode we talk about why we think there is many benefits to marriage. Article Link

Send us a Text Message.When you first get married there are some uncertainties of what your roles are and what being together forever will look like. Now that we are 9-10 years into marriage we feel much more secure in being a wife. In this episode we will talk about how we have grown as spouses and feel more confident in our roles as wives. 

Send us a Text Message.Being secure in your personality, your body and your faith is really hard. This episode we talk about being secure in being women, hear us ROAR! It is hard to be confident in yourself and now that we are in our 30s we feel like we know what it means to be ourselves. We still have doubts and room to improve but feeling more secure now. 

If you are worried that you are a good mom then you are probably a good mom. This episode we talk about how we are more secure now that we are in our 30s about being moms. We have both had two babies now and trust or mom instincts a little bit more. By no means are we perfect but we also know that when we mess up our kids will not be ruined for life.Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $50 off a 90 minute evaluation.

We are starting a series talking about feeling more secure in ourselves and our roles as women, wives, and moms. Today is a solo Allie episode talking about why she is loving her 30s. She talks about how she feels more secure in knowing herself, confident in who she is and in her relationships, and how she feels more able to be empathetic with people. Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $50 off a 90 minute evaluation.

Being a parent is hard! When you are deciding how you will respond to a situation or how you will teach your kids it is difficult. In this episode we talk about how our Christian faith affects how we parent. We talk about how it helps ups make choices with “What Would Jesus Do” in our minds.Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $50 off a 90 minute evaluation.

In this episode Nicole and Allie talk about how they know when they are done having kids. So many people are in the stage of deciding whether they are done having kids or not. Nicole talks about why she knows that she is done having kids and Allie talks about how she knows that she is not done having kids yet. Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $50 off a 90 minute evaluation.

PJs, brush your teeth, bath, story time, and prayers. These are just a few of the things we talk about this week as we share our bedtime routines. Note that not everyone has to do the same thing but these things work best for our families. We hope it will help you get your kids to bed and sleeping well!Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $50 off a 90 minute evaluation.