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Here is a major trigger warning as we discuss abortion, trauma, suicide, abuse and more so please be aware before listening. The InstaMommas had the amazing privilege to interview a mother who is living her life out loud for the Lord! Sabrina shares her testimony with all the hard parts included. She tells the story of her multiple abortions and how she was able to find hope and healing after the grief and what she describes as a demon possession of depression that followed the loss of her children through abortion. We talk about trauma, abortion, motherhood, grief, loneliness, pain, and healing through salvation in Jesus' name. Resources mentioned in this episode Lifehouse Skit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFRYdGihOl4 If you are considering suicide please know that your life is valuable to us and valuable to God. Please reach out to the InstaMommas through the links below or call or text 998. Please do not go it alone. Parable of the Sower Matthew 13:1-13 Please know if no one has ever told you that Jesus loves you! Thanks for listening! If you would like to learn more about us check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach and Subscribe for regular episodes! Facebook: Instamommanatandrach e-mail:Instamommas19@gmail.com

Trigger warning: We will be discussing abortion, pregnancy, birth, and medical procedures that are involved with miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies. We will also discuss rape and other sensitive issues, so please consider that when listening to this episode. We do not recommend children listen to this episode without parents screening it first. The InstaMommas are celebrating! Praise the Lord! after almost 50 years Roe v. Wade has been overturned! Rachel and Natalie talk about what this means for the adoption community. There is a lot of hate and lies going around on social media and even mainstream media companies about the verdict. We are not here to argue. We are here to spread awareness and tell the truth about adoption. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns and we want to start and have meaningful conversations that are not just yelling over the internet. Here are all the resources we mentioned in this episode! How to become a foster parent and foster care InstaMommas episode https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/outofhome/resources-foster-families/how-to/ https://anchor.fm/natalie-welch/episodes/All-Things-Foster-Care-The-Good-Misunderstood--S2-Ep4-eh262l The Bussiness of Being Born https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0995061/ The InstaMommas episode about 3 Birth Stories https://anchor.fm/natalie-welch/episodes/From-Trauma-to-HealingThree-Birth-Stories-an-Interview-S3-Ep--4-es7q05 National Institute of Health on medical procedures used for miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy https://www.nih.gov/ Stanton Healthcare http://www.stantonhealthcare.org/ Adopt us website with all the legally free ready to be adopted foster kids in the US https://www.adoptuskids.org/meet-the-children/children-in-foster-care/children-on-adoptuskids InstaMommas Episode on Rachel getting healed and us coming back to the podcast after Rachel's long illness https://anchor.fm/natalie-welch/episodes/The-InstaMommas-are-Back--S4-Ep--1-e1dulvs Real Life Foster Mom Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RealLifeFosterMom Thanks for listening! If you would like to learn more about us check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach and Subscribe for regular episodes! Facebook: Instamommanatandrach e-mail:Instamommas19@gmail.com

This is part two of our interview with the first dad on the podcast! This week Natalie interviews a father on his role in the family and his views on parenting teens in what some consider troubling times. Tyler bravely shares his beliefs and gives hope and encouragement to families. Fatherlessness is a plague in our culture. Tyler has some hard truths to share about what Christian men need to do to heal the fatherlessness in our country! This episode featuring the first dad on the InstaMommas podcast is worth the listen! Thanks for listening! If you would like to learn more about us check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach and Subscribe for regular episodes! Facebook: Instamommanatandrach e-mail:Instamommas19@gmail.com Resources mentioned in this episode: The book Tyler mentioned Healing the Masculine Soul: God's Restoration of Men to Real Manhood https://www.christianbook.com/healing-masculine-restoration-real-manhood-ebook/gordon-dalbey/9781418515577/pd/5107EB?utm_source=google&kw=21904557012&mt=&dv=c&event=PPCSRC&p=1186432&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkruVBhCHARIsACVIiOxJkQ-gpLcyhMeYukxumT9BYE7MATkd1K6JkWqcOntSpyprPekKYJ4aAgYzEALw_wcB

We are so excited to have a dad on the podcast! This week Natalie interviews a father on his role in the family and his views on parenting teens in what some consider troubling times. He bravely shares his beliefs and gives hope and encouragement to families. This episode featuring the first dad on the InstaMommas podcast is worth the listen! Thanks for listening! If you would like to learn more about us check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach and Subscribe for regular episodes! Facebook: Instamommanatandrach e-mail:Instamommas19@gmail.com Resources mentioned in this episode: Katie-Beth's Homeschool https://anchor.fm/natalie-welch/episodes/Parenting-on-Purpose-An-Interview-With-a-Homeschool-Mom-S3-Ep-2-eq8dauEpisode Kirk Cameron's movie “Connect” https://www.connectmovie.com/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7820280/

This topic is complicated because women work so hard so we need to take care of ourselves. But when does self-care go too far? Today we explore what God has called moms to and how to care for ourselves as we care for everyone else. Thanks for listening! If you would like to learn more about us check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach and Subscribe for regular episodes! Facebook: Instamommanatandrach e-mail:Instamommas19@gmail.com

Whatever season of Motherhood you are in please listen and enjoy this episode from the InstaMommas! We love all the mothers in our lives and we hope you are blessed this Mother's Day! Thanks for listening! If you would like to learn more about us check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach and Subscribe for regular episodes! Facebook: Instamommanatandrach e-mail:Instamommas19@gmail.com Here are some of the resources we mention in this episode: Foster care episode https://anchor.fm/natalie-welch/episodes/All-Things-Foster-Care-The-Good-Misunderstood--S2-Ep4-eh262l A Book by a Birth Mother https://www.amazon.com/River-Children-Story-Adoption-Healing/dp/B09ZCR7T11/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HXI4OYA2G4SI&keywords=river+children+katherine+woods&qid=1651983904&sprefix=river+children+%2Caps%2C311&sr=8-1 The episode with an Occupational Therapist https://anchor.fm/natalie-welch/episodes/Pushing-Past-Stigmas-and-Lables-An-Interview-with-an-Occupational-Therapist-S3-Ep-8-euuair Verse on motherhood https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2040%3A11&version=NIV

Today's episode is all about how motherhood should not be a competition. We follow the story of Rachel and Leah who were forced into a difficult situation and did not always make the best of it. They despised each other in their individual motherhood journeys instead of walking alongside each other as sisters should. Today many moms are worried about being the best and looking like they have a perfect life. The social media mommy wars are real and exist because women are competing instead of walking alongside each other and lifting fellow mothers up. A very old story from the Bible is still relevant today so join us as we explore the themes of competition in motherhood. Thanks for listening! If you would like to learn more about us check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach and Subscribe for regular episodes! Facebook: Instamommanatandrach e-mail:Instamommas19@gmail.com Resources from the episode: The Story of Rachel and Leah is found in Genesis 29 The Jesus Storybook Bible

We are back!!! It has been a long hiatus but we are back! The InstaMommas had to take a break for many reasons that we go over in this episode! Rachel had a serious medical episode and she explains how God met her during that trying season! Thanks for listening! If you would like to learn more about us check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach and Subscribe for regular episodes! Facebook: Instamommanatandrach e-mail:Instamommas19@gmail.com

Today the InstaMommas are going through the much-loved adoption stories from the bible! Did you know there was an open adoption in the Old Testament? Did you know Jesus was adopted by his stepdad? Have you thought about the books of Ruth or Ester as adoption stories? We cover these stories and more in this engaging storytelling podcast! Stories of Adoption in the Bible referenced in this episode. Moses's story is found in the first 5 books of the Bible but we focused on what happened in Exodus 2 Esther has her own book in the Bible called Esther. Jesus' story is throughout the whole Bible but we focus on Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Ruth is a story of adult adoption. This story is found in the book of Ruth. Hannah's story is found in the Book of 1 Samuel Thank you for listening! If you would like to learn more about us check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach and Subscribe for regular episodes! Facebook: Instamommanatandrach e-mail:Instamommas19@gmail.com

Between birthdays, weddings, graduation parties, and all the events in between us moms are tired. We get worn down so fast thinking and planning and buying present after present after present. As moms we make the parties happen and we are the heart of our homes. How we celebrate and encourage our families to celebrate can make or break it! If you are tired of the hustle and the bustle of life and making it all happen for your kids you need to listen to this episode. Let's bring fun back into our lives through celebrations. They can be big or they can be small but they do not need to be complicated or stress-inducing. Laugh along as the InstaMommas talk about birthdays, Christmas, Easter, Taco Tuesdays, and all the little holidays in between! Find hope and inspiration to celebrate with all your heart and most of all have fun! Let's celebrate these good times! Thank you for listening! If you would like to learn more about us check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach and Subscribe for regular episodes! Facebook: Instamommanatandrach e-mail:Instamommas19@gmail.com

Today the InstaMommas get real and vulnerable and talk about their individual health journeys. We don't just talk about weight loss because health journeys are about so much more! There are mental, emotional, and physical aspects to healthy clean living. The InstaMommas talk about why they are personally working on their health. We talk about why we are willing to do the hard work and fight through all the difficulties. The why made us cry. After listening today you may just cry and find some inspiration and hope as we tackle a difficult topic together with grace, laughter, and lots of loving understanding. We are not health professionals. We are not doctors or nutritionists but we are moms on a journey to live our best lives and our health is a huge part of that. Resources mentioned in this episode: If you want to get started with some life change check out a few of our favorite healthy people Cristy “Code Red” a lifestyle coach who has helped thousands lose weight on a ketogenic lifestyle https://start.coderedlifestyle.com/optin33169127?gclid=Cj0KCQjw7pKFBhDUARIsAFUoMDYWbI37mxB2xxne5BQnH_I3QN304FxT1bMgfLOTowYTo058iwMcdWwaAj5_EALw_wcB Dr. Hyman is the father of functional medicine and an expert on healthy clean living https://drhyman.com/ This is a functional medicine clinic that focuses on a holistic way of healing https://www.funmedidaho.com/ Thank you for listening! If you would like to learn more about us check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach and Subscribe for regular episodes! Facebook: Instamommanatandrach e-mail:Instamommas19@gmail.com

This episode of the InstaMommas takes on a very raw and difficult topic with faith and grace of a mom that is trusting God in her journey. When she was told her child had failed to thrive at 2 months old, she began a journey of self-doubt, fear, and learning to trust God with her beautiful little baby. She was dealing with medical doctors, specialists, and professionals all during lockdowns because of the pandemic. Kelsey tells her story of struggling to feed her child and even dealing with a child suffering from feeding aversion. Many mothers have dealt with a life-changing ordeal in their child's life that shook them and pushed them to their limit. If that is you, Kelsey's interview will inspire and give hope for fighting when motherhood is more than hard. Kelsey offers hope and healing and faith for those parents who have struggled. Her story will inform and encourage you. Thanks for listening. Resources mentioned in today's episode: Kelsey's Color Street Page https://linktr.ee/scrantonkelsey Your Baby's Bottle-feeding Aversion: Reasons and Solutions. https://www.amazon.com/Your-Babys-Bottle-feeding-Aversion-Solutions-ebook/dp/B076PWRHH2 The goat milk formula that was discussed for babies that are sensitive and have other health issues. https://mtcapra.com/ The scriptures mentioned Romans 8:28 Romans 12:12 The 23rd Psalm Revelation 21 Thank you for listening! If you would like to learn more about us check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach and Subscribe for regular episodes! Facebook: Instamommanatandrach e-mail:Instamommas19@gmail.com

Happy Mother's Day from the InstaMommas! No matter how motherhood found you we are celebrating moms! We talk about the highs and lows of this holiday and how it can be emotional for many moms struggling with grief and loss but it can also be a happy time for the mom celebrating her first Mother's day! Come chat with Rachel and Natalie as we discuss our children's birth mothers and how they are a part of our motherhood journey! We also talk about our wonderful mother and all she has poured into us and helped us be the mothers we are today. Today we celebrate moms as they walk this wonderful high calling of motherhood! Here are a few Blog Posts about the Birth Mother's that we are so thankful for! https://www.facebook.com/InstaMommas/photos/a.105311501371801/247998237103126 https://www.facebook.com/InstaMommas/photos/a.105311501371801/247833223786294 Thank you for listening! If you would like to learn more about us check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach and Subscribe for regular episodes! Facebook: Instamommanatandrach e-mail:Instamommas19@gmail.com

If you could sit down with yourself at 16 years old what would you say? Would that strong-willed teenager even listen? Today Rachel and Natalie have a conversation with their past selves that is actually very relevant for us as moms today. Moms of teenagers please listen and take yourself back to a time of hormones and attitudes and also a time of passion and energy! Go down memory lane and feel encouraged! Teenagers are facing more challenges than ever before and parents can feel overwhelmed. We hope this episode provides hope and healing and ideas for the parents of teens! We also hope you have fun remembering those formative years! Trigger Warning: We talk about topics of eating disorders, cyberbullying, sexual harassment, drugs, and suicide. While we cover these topics with grace please be aware of your triggers and be kind to yourself. Resources mentioned in this episode: Blog Post on hair and identity https://www.facebook.com/InstaMommas/posts/231302998772650 Great Books on Parenting Christ-Centered Parenting by Russell Moore & Phillip Bethancourt https://www.christianbook.com/centered-parenting-conversations-complex-cultural-issues/russell-moore/9781430063353/pd/063353?kw=21904556532&mt=b&dv=c&event=PPCSRC&p=1186432&gclid=CjwKCAjwj6SEBhAOEiwAvFRuKF8n1_v6LMQvCQ6mXK-iuvLfLzf6YsfNA-ZhIi_8VNyhj2HS4LMNPxoCnSQQAvD_BwE Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens: Opening the Door for God's Provision in Their Lives by Jodie Berndt https://www.christianbook.com/praying-scriptures-opening-provision-their-lives/jodie-berndt/9780310361985/pd/361982?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=family-0-20%7C361982&p=1179710&dv=c&gclid=CjwKCAjwj6SEBhAOEiwAvFRuKLA6BuRdf9EBUuewhtzdLRU8Dz2J0vJGngDlWCtihgwrLgE0-JQFeRoCUK4QAvD_BwE Smart Money Smart Kids By Dave Ramsey and Rachel Cruiz https://www.ramseysolutions.com/store/books/smart-money-smart-kids-by-dave-ramsey-and-rachel-cruze?utm_source=google&utm_id=go_cmp-1380373388_adg-60619150491_ad-267241290648_kwd-299848892134_dev-c_ext-_prd-&gclid=CjwKCAjwj6SEBhAOEiwAvFRuKLfYMdzrJphEaweRwpARhXRZ-jXAh2qSuhZWgMi3njZH0nrJH7f0KRoCpS8QAvD_BwE

This month is Occupational Therapist(OT) Appreciation Month and we are celebrating with an exciting interview with a practicing OT! Nicole is a lovely young lady who loves the Lord and loves her career as an Aquatic Occupational Therapist. In her interview, we talk about misconceptions about therapy, stigmas, and labels, and more. She goes over the whole process and all the steps to help your child get into therapy. Even if your child does not need therapy, this informative interview can help any mom feel inspired and encouraged by Nicole's message. If you have ever wanted to know more about Occupational Therapy or any therapy this episode is chock-full of information and useful ideas to help you think about this topic. Thank you Nicole for your open and honest and very knowledgeable interview! And as always, Thanks for listening! If you have any questions about anything we talk about today we will share your queries with Nicole and do our best to answer. Feel free to contact us on social media or through our email! @instamommasnatandrach and Subscribe for regular episodes! Facebook: Instamommanatandrach e-mail:Instamommas19@gmail.com

The InstaMommas have been growing our following and listeners so we wanted to give a formal introduction to who we are and what we are up to! Rachel and Natalie laugh and cry like they do in every single episode as they talk about life and motherhood and the future of the InstaMommas! Thanks for listening! If you would like to learn more about us check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach and Subscribe for regular episodes! Facebook: Instamommanatandrach e-mail:Instamommas19@gmail.com Resources mentioned in today's episode: Bible verse James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. A few of Natalie's writings on adoption from India https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=120159193220365&id=105288211374130 Https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=133935205176097&id=105288211374130 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=130830502153234&id=105288211374130 A few of Rachel's writings on adoption through Foster Care https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=190437569525860&id=105288211374130 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=184002800169337&id=105288211374130 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=122901209612830&id=105288211374130

As moms, we all want our kids to get out in nature more but the reality is much harder. We are so focused on getting things done and checking off our task list but it is so important to get out in God's creation and have a childhood of adventure and fun. Today Natalie and Rachel discuss the importance of getting your kids outside with their shoes off. It is also good for kids to be bored and learn how to make their own adventure and entertainment. The InstaMommas dish their tips and tricks for getting your kids outside and actually enjoying themselves. If the weather is horrible or a beautiful spring day we can learn to love God's good creation. Resources mentioned in today's episode: The Book: Nature Play at Home by Nancy Striniste The phone application: All Trails App InstaMommas Blog Post https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=189466632956287&id=105288211374130 Thank you for listening! If you would like to learn more about us check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach and Subscribe for regular episodes! Facebook: Instamommanatandrach e-mail:Instamommas19@gmail.com

Today's topic is a piggyback from last week when we talked about money! Money and values have so much to do with what things you choose to buy and keep in your home! Today Rachel and Natalie talk about how they try and often fail to bring simplicity and minimalism into their motherhood. They have both been on a journey to declutter, waste less and enjoy the things they already have. It is better for your mental health, your wallet, and the planet. We mention a ton of resources in this episode and would also love to hear from you on how you deal with all the stuff in your home and how to keep it simple. Please post your ideas to our social media and as always, Thanks for listening! Resources mentioned in today's episode: The Minimalists https://www.theminimalists.com/films/ The book War on Humans https://waronhumans.com/ Books by Marie Kondo the organization sensation from the nation of Japan https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/contributor/marie-kondo/_/N-2kgs Getting started with sustainable period products https://putacupinit.com/quiz/ Idaho Youth Ranch https://www.youthranch.org/ Goodwill https://www.goodwill.org/ Reusable to-go cutlery https://www.etsy.com/listing/889974044/bamboo-utensils-set-eco-friendly-cutlery?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=bamboo+silverware&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1&pro=1&frs=1 Thank you for listening! If you would like to learn more about us check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach and Subscribe for regular episodes! Facebook: Instamommanatandrach e-mail:Instamommas19@gmail.com

People have been asking us about money! This is an uncomfortable subject for many people but we all have to deal with it most days! It stresses us out, it drives us crazy but we do not have to be slaves to it! We don't know all the secrets to handling money but we share our heart behind how and why we spend money the way we do! Handling money is not a math problem, it is a heart issue. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21 NIV We talk about debt, creating a budget but most of all we talk about our values and how that changes the way we look at money. Thank you for listening! If you would like to learn more about us check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach and Subscribe for regular episodes! Facebook: Instamommanatandrach e-mail:Instamommas19@gmail.com Resources mentioned in today's episode: Dave Ramsey https://www.daveramsey.com/show/?utm_source=google&utm_id=go_cmp-197939186_adg-10546209026_ad-203596996478_kwd-573707926_dev-c_ext-_prd-&gclid=CjwKCAjwxuuCBhATEiwAIIIz0W6P4AHQWyGydYHSfBfVd5wRtjJJXqGtmmcdAkHsM9R7vbzDCsepOBoCxbkQAvD_BwE Every Dollar App https://www.everydollar.com/

Many women look back at their birth stories and realize that it was more traumatic than they had originally thought. Today Rachel and Natalie interview a mom as she talks through the births of her three children. Her experience is very relatable to many mothers who've had a difficult time at labor and delivery. In this episode, Carley describes her traumatic birth story and how God healed her heart and gave her freedom and bravery to try again. God blessed her with two more children and helped overcome fear, postpartum pain, and more. This story is full of hope and healing and is so worth a listen! Thank you for listening! Trigger Warning: This episode contains a discussion of traumatic events surrounding labor and delivery and could cause some listeners to be triggered. Please listen with caution. If you would like to learn more about us check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach and Subscribe for regular episodes! Facebook: Instamommanatandrach e-mail:Instamommas19@gmail.com

It is so hard to bring diversity into your home, especially when the world can feel divided and scary. Did you know it can be easy to expose your children to the joys of people who are different from them? The amazing part is that it benefits everyone! Rachel and Natalie talk about ways their parents made diversity in their home normal. They cover everything from age, culture, language, race, and ability to name a few ways we as humans are different from one another. The topic and buzz word "diversity" doesn't have to be complicated, unreachable, or something we should avoid. God made us all very different and that is good news. Listen as we dive into this sometimes hard, and also a fun topic of how we are different and how that can be very normal. We give ideas on how to make this your family's normal too! Thank you for listening! If you would like to learn more about us check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach and Subscribe for regular episodes! Facebook: Instamommanatandrach e-mail:Instamommasnatandrach19@gmail.com Resources mentioned in today's episode: The Sensory Playce Gym in Boise Idaho- A gym for children who are different Here is a link to the story Natalie wrote called "The Indian Caregiver" https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=133935205176097&id=105288211374130

The InstaMommas are so very excited to interview our dear friend and homeschool mom Katie-Beth! Her family tried traditional public schools, charter schools and found that homeschool is best for them. With all the uncertainty surrounding schools in the last year, many parents have been forced to do a form of homeschooling and others have chosen homeschool as an alternative to the ever-changing and inconstancy of public schools. Katie-Beth offers hope and insight into the ups and downs of homeschooling. She offers help and humor for the weary mom who knows that homeschooling is for them no matter how hard it may seem. Learn more about Katie and her family's homeschool adventures on Instagram @homeschoolingworldchangers Thank you for listening! If you would like to learn more about us check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach and Subscribe for regular episodes! Facebook: Instamommanatandrach e-mail:Instamommasnatandrach19@gmail.com Resources mentioned in this episode: Gather Round Homeschool Curriculum Through the Word Application

Welcome to 2021 with our list of things to leave in 2020! The InstaMommas chat about 20 terrible things to leave in last year. We start off season 3 of The InstaMommas with laughter, tears, and even some singing. From depression to diapers, from negativity to the quarantine 15, we all have things to leave in 2020! Rachel and Natalie tackle this list with a surprising amount of humor for how difficult 2020 was for many people. Get excited for a great year and say goodbye to 2020 with The InstaMommas. Thank you for listening! If you would like to learn more about us check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach and Subscribe for regular episodes! Faceook:Instamommanatandrach e-mail:Instamommasnatandrach19@gmail.com

This is our last episode of 2020 and this season! Natalie and Rachel talk about the pressures and joys of being a mother during the Christmas season. They discuss ideas to keep your eyes on Jesus during this season. We talk about the old, classic Christmas songs and how they are relevant for us today and have so much truth in modern times. Mary the mother of Jesus who we sing about can teach us moms so much about how to be mothers in 2020! Let's talk about how to have a stress free Christmas that is filled with the peace of Jesus! We may even sing a song or two! Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the InstaMommas Thank you for listening! If you would like to learn more about us check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach and Subscribe for regular episodes! Facebook:Instamommanatandrach e-mail:Instamommasnatandrach19@gmail.com

In this Episode, Natalie interviews a mother who has the most complex, difficult, and painful story, but also offers encouragement and healing. Lara shares the story of her childhood riddled with painful separations, legal struggles, and the politics of tribal living for Alaskan Natives. She tells all and offers difficult answers to impossible questions. Lara gives a personal and unique insight into adoption and shows there can be hope and healing for the future. If you would like to email Lara you can do so at larawntrs@gmail.com Disclaimer: This episode contains topics that may be triggering to some listeners so please be aware! Thank you for listening! If you would like to learn more about us check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach and Subscribe for regular episodes! Faceook:Instamommanatandrach e-mail:Instamommasnatandrach19@gmail.com

This episode is raw and real as Natalie and Rachel tackle loving yourself flaws and all! They approach this sensitive topic with humor and grace but also practical ideas to help you live your best life. We have all looked in the mirror and had issues with the person looking back at us but God doesn't want us to live that way! Find hope and healing and ways to love the body you are in! Disclaimer: We are not doctors so please talk to a real doctor if you have deeper questions about health and nutrition Thank you for listening! If you would like to learn more about us check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach and Subscribe for regular episodes! Faceook:Instamommanatandrach e-mail:Instamommasnatandrach19@gmail.com

In the world today we are so divided as moms. We are looking for identity in how we parent our children. The glamorous mom, the crunchy mom, the hot mess mom. We put labels on each other and on ourselves. But why? In this episode, Rachel and Natalie discuss this hot topic that has fed the mommy wars for years! We hope you find hope and healing as we talk about breaking free from the stereotypes and labels that keep us in chains. But there is freedom! Disclaimer: We are not doctors so please talk to a real doctor if you have deeper questions about health and nutrition Thank you for listening! If you would like to learn more about us, check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach Stay tuned for future topics and subscribe to never miss an episode! Also, check out our Faceook:Instamommanatandrach or email us at e-mail:Instamommasnatandrach19@gmail.com

In this episode, Rachel and Natalie dive into the difficult discussion of infertility. Rachel tells her personal story of the struggles that come with it. She discusses the valley and mountain tops moments and finding God's goodness in the midst of such grief. Disclaimer: We are not doctors so please talk to a real doctor if you have deeper questions about health and nutrition Thank you for listening! If you would like to learn more about us check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach and Subscribe for regular episodes! Faceook:Instamommanatandrach e-mail:Instamommasnatandrach19@gmail.com

Today's episode we tackle healthy eating and how to feed your kids! Every mother wants to give her children healthy food but sometimes we don't know where to start. Rachel and Natalie give tons of practical advice and also talk about the why behind how and what they feed their girls. Healthy food for kids must be nutritious and taste good so listen for great ways to do both! Two Documentaries we discuss in this episode are "That Sugar Film" and "Fed Up"! Watch these to learn more! Disclaimer: We are not doctors so please talk to a real doctor if you have deeper questions about health and nutrition Thank you for listening! If you would like to learn more about us and how to feed your kids healthy food dcheck out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach Subscribe for regular episodes!

This episode of Instamommas is near and dear to our hearts! We will dive into all things Foster Care! This is a complicated topic that we cannot cover in one episode but we hope this talk gives you a great overview from Rachel who is the InstaMomma who has been there. She fostered 26 children in 4 years and learned so much about love, life, healing, and brokenness along the way. We are not experts but I hope we can help you understand this complex and beautiful topic that is so close to the heart of God. Extra Note: There is a huge need for Foster Parents because of Covid-19. As our country suffers, some of the most vulnerable children are being displaced from existing foster homes, Some families had to stop fostering for many reasons such as job loss or needing to work from home. Also, school closures have hurt foster children as many get their services in school and families need those services to thrive. Also, the stay at home orders around the country, have had a negative effect on families that were already struggling. Domestic violence cases are on the rise as families are stressed to the point of breaking. This leads to more children in Foster Care needing love, safety, and a home. Many of us are living in the unknown and fear so imagine how these children are feeling. Please consider how you can help! Every state is different but we would love to help you get started. Find us @instamommasnatandrach for more ideas to help even if you cant be a foster parent there is still so much you can do! Thanks for listening!

This season of staying home and dealing with extra stresses of losing jobs and more has shown us more than every how lonely being a mom can be. Motherhood can be lonely for so many reasons but it doesn't have to be that way. This podcast talks about how we can deal with loneliness in a healthy way. Today Rachel and Natalie discuss the challenges of motherhood during the stay at home order and how they have worked through those challenges. They also talk through loneliness in whatever stage of motherhood you may find yourself in. This may seem like a heavy episode but there are love and laughter to be found here! If you want more of the InstaMommas follow us on Instagram @instamommasnatandrach Thanks for listening!

I am so excited for this episode of InstaMommas! I got to interview a dear friend of mine from way back when! Brittany is a mother of 5, runs her perfectly posh business, and owns a horsemanship business as well! On top of that, she homeschools her kids! Brittany is raising her kids to be resilient, hard workers who never give up! She believes in putting down the screens and picking up a shovel! She also speaks about her passions and how important it is for moms to pursue things in life that bring us joy! I hope you enjoy this amazing episode of InstaMommas! If you want to learn more about the InstaMommas or adoption or cleaning living or just to chat, catch us on Instagram @instamommasnatandrach Here is a link to Brittany's Posh page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1762990030640093/ Here is a link to her horsemanship business as well https://www.facebook.com/EicherHorsemanship/

This is the second part of our Gatcha Day stories! We so appreciate your love and support throughout our adoption journeys as well as us starting up this podcast! Thank you also for your patience as we work through schedules and technical difficulties while navigating new motherhood! Natalie normally edits and uploads our podcasts and she is learning every day how to be an InstaMomma to her beautiful daughter from India! As always, thanks for listening! If you want to learn more about the InstaMommas or adoption or cleaning living or just to chat, catch us on Instagram @instamommasnatandrach

Natalie has received exciting news you can listen to here! We are both telling our Gatcha Day stories! Both our girls were born in 2017, adopted in 2019 and now they are best friends in 2020! Listen as Natalie recaps her time in India adopting her daughter! There is adventure and heartache and be prepared to cry a few times. Rachel and Natalie also a young guest who wants to become a podcaster/ journalist when she grows up! There is so much to the conversation of the feelings, excitement, pain, and pure joy the day a woman becomes a mother! In this two-part episode, Rachel and Natalie recount the stories of how they became InstaMommas! Thanks for listening! If you want to see more fun InstaMomma content check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach

In this episode, another sister and the original InstaMomma, our mother, joins Rachel and Natalie as we talk about a topic near and dear to our hearts. TBRI is a scientific parenting method that can help every parent and has found popularity in adoptive communities and families. Trust-Based Relational Intervention or TBRI is life-changing and multifaceted so we had to push our conversation into a two-part episode that we will put out over the next few weeks. Our sister Bekah and our mother Rose talk the science behind this method as well as the nitty-gritty of actually using this method on a daily basis. There is so much love and healing through TBRI and every parent can benefit from this method! Disclaimer: we are not doctors or professionals. We are just Mommas trying to share our experiences and hopefully share some laughs and hope. If you want to learn more there are tons of resources online and here are a few books we recommend. The Whole-Brain Child https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+whole-brain+child&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6eTtBRDdARIsANZWjYY4GUEKN0Wu-tKpoEh-4TYqyCXPBNYNt-m1vaefXFuLOnlX7xG1vP0aAvj_EALw_wcB&hvadid=241637591426&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1016191&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1986656601779792303&hvtargid=kwd-38058487196&hydadcr=22561_10354861&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_3fbrqo0reu_e The Connected Child https://www.amazon.com/Connected-Child-healing-adoptive-family/dp/0071475001/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=karyn+purvis&qid=1572465641&sr=8-1 Thank you for listening! If you want to see more fun InstaMomma content check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach

Oh Lord Bless this mess. We laughed so much recording this episode. We discuss the art of storytelling and how it is so important for family, community, and even mental health. Telling stories goes back to the beginning of human civilizations but in our fast-paced world we forget to sit down and reminisce and tell stories about our lives. We tell very short stories on social media but we do not take the time to really get to know one another or learn about their past or the stories of their families. This week we tell stories. Many are embarrassing and hilarious and we hope you laugh as much as we did. We encourage families to tell their children the stories of their childhood and adolescent hood. Start small and who knows you may be laughing for hours and hours creating family memories that will one day be told in the form of a story. Thank you for listening! If you want to see more fun InstaMomma content check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach

We are so excited about today's episode and this interview. Natalie did the interview several weeks ago and now our dear friend Rissa is out of the country and it is much more difficult to get a hold of her. That makes the time she gave us so much more special! We are thrilled she gave us an interview before she and her family left the US to live permanently in Asia, a dream they had for over 10 years! This episode covers topics ranging from homeschooling to hosting exchange students from around the world, to how to raise children that love people no matter how different they may be. We talk about some of the adventures of traveling with children and we discuss if frogs should be considered food! Spoiler alert: In Asia they are! Rissa is an amazing mother with a wonderful story to tell! Thank you for listening! If you want to see more fun InstaMomma content check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach Extra Note: We apologize for posting this episode late! We want to have all our episodes posted by Tuesday evening but because our producer, Natalie was sick, she had trouble getting it out on time! That being said, we totally believe that this interview is worth the wait! Thank you, loyal listeners!

In this episode, Rachel and Natalie discuss some summer fun they had and the ways they stayed true to their healthy lifestyle choices. We will also talk about our fall bucket lists. It is difficult to stay healthy and active when the weather gets cold but there are easy and creative ways to keep you and your family moving this cold season. You should not have to spend a ton of money to have fun and stay healthy and active and this podcast will help you get started! Thanks for listening! If you want to see more fun InstaMomma content check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach Disclaimer: We are not health professionals and we do not give professional advice. We are only telling our stories and what has worked for us. Please meet with a medical professional or doctor before making any health changes.

In today's episode, Rachel and Natalie talk about their health journies and how they have lost a combined 85 pounds in about 6 months. We will discuss what leads to our issues with emotional eating. We won't just talk about a "diet" plan because weight loss is about so much more! It is about wellness, lifestyle, and above all, mindset. Join us as we dive into all things Ketosis, and living a healthy lifestyle. If you hear toddler giggles that are all part of motherhood and we had a small and adorable cohost who interrupted our recording several times. Spoiler alert: we won't discuss all that this topic has to offer. However, do not worry we have many more episodes to come! Motherhood makes healthy living difficult but for many of us, taking care of our children is why we want to live well! Thank you for listening! If you want to see more fun InstaMomma content check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach Disclaimer: We are not health professionals and we do not give professional advice. We are only telling our stories and what has worked for us. Please meet with a medical professional or doctor before making any health changes.

We are two sisters who both found motherhood through adoption. We love finding and giving inspiration on Instagram. We both feel that adoption makes one an "instant mom" because you do not always have 9 months to prepare like a pregnancy. In the first episode of our podcast, we discuss the joys and sorrows of adoption, foster care, healthy and clean living and so much more. Join us to laugh, cry, and go on the journey of motherhood with two crazy sisters. Thank you for listening! If you would like to learn more about us check out our Instagram @instamommasnatandrach Subscribe for regular episodes!