Magnifying Motherhood

This episode is another segment of Motherhood Moments! Please head to my instagram to participate in future ones! @magnifyingmotherhood.Nicole

My little moments from this week while on vacation!

This episode is my 2nd for my new segment, Motherhood Moments! I share parts of my week that stood out to me in terms of motherhood and I read your submissions as well and react to them!

Welcome to a new segment I will be having weekly! Motherhood Moments will be all about little moments (good and bad) that I had within my motherhood for the week. I will also be implementing your motherhood moments from the week (anonymous of course) that you can participate in on Instagram! This week's Motherhood Moment is all about Mother's Day and my grocery store trip from Hell haha! Instagram: @magnifyingmotherhood.nicole

In this episode I sit down with Anna Demeritt, a wife, mother, and former teacher. Anna struggled with unexplained infertility and ended up using IVF to get pregnant. She shares her emotions as she went through those challenges and gives advice to those going through infertility and those who want to help others going through it. As a former teacher, we also were able to discuss different topics about school, homework, development, and behavioral issues.

In this episode I talk about "Lucky Girl Syndrome" and how we all have felt lucky or unlucky throughout our motherhood! I talk about updates on my life, books I'm reading, my husband's surgery, and share an embarrassing story about a diaper change gone wrong! Follow on Instagram for more content! @magnifyingmotherhood.nicole

My husband, Dylan Wride, joins me on the podcast to talk about all things fatherhood! Dylan Wride is a devoted husband, father, and hard worker at his job as an MA. He discusses his opinion on the importance of motherhood, how we juggle parental responsibilities in our marriage, best and hardest parts of being a father, and so much more! This episode is special for Valentine's Day and will hopefully inspire you to recognize the importance of the husbands and fathers in your life. To stay up to date on the podcast, follow @magnifyingmotherhood.nicole ! Thanks for listening!

This episode's guest, Mary Cisneros, is an awesome wife, mom, photographer, and mental health advocate. We talk about looking your best in family pictures, her birth story with her son, and all about different mental health challenges she's had to overcome. This episode provides encouragement for mothers who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, or other mental illnesses. We hope that by discussing these topics it will help bring awareness and help us all to show a bit more empathy to others.

This episode is all about navigating the stresses of Thanksgiving. I talk about how to set boundaries with family and friends during the holidays, how to help your children have a stress-free day, and share traditions and other tips to make the day more enjoyable! I also talk about planning for Black Friday and give tips on how to prioritize your spending.

In this part 2 of my interview with Amanda Wyss, we discuss how she homeschools! We talk about why she chose to homeschool, which curriculum she picked, and how her son enjoys it! This episode addresses the controversies that can come along with homeschooling versus public schooling.

This episode is with Amanda Wyss and we discuss the ins and outs of raising a child who has a hearing loss. She explains the hardships of helping her son learn to communicate with his disability and how they have overcome certain obstacles. She shares how she has found much joy and love in learning about her son's needs. Amanda inspires listeners to advocate for and love our children, with whatever they need. This episode is part one, part two will be released next and it's all about how she homeschools! Stay tuned!

In this episode I interview Mandy Cabarrus who has three daughters, one of which was diagnosed at birth with Down Syndrome. We discuss her experience with her daughter and how she has learned to parent each of her children according to their needs. We talk about the emotional rollercoaster of raising a child with special needs. It is a beautifully honest episode and inspires us to love all of those with special needs and treat them no differently than we would another human being. Link to Holland Poem: Welcome to Holland Poem (A Poem About Autism) (dailytimepoems.com)

In this episode I sit down with Kelsey Watkins, a young mom, and we discuss the hardships of losing her mother to cancer while she was pregnant. This episode describes the feelings of pain, sadness, and love that Kelsey had to go through while grieving her mother and caring for a newborn. Kelsey is very open and vulnerable and offers wonderful advice to anyone who has lost someone close to them.

In this vulnerable episode, I share my journey of having undiagnosed anxiety, pregnancy anxiety, and diagnosed post-partum anxiety. This episode is a chance for me to open up about my own feelings, and to validate others' with similar feelings. I discuss my different triggers and things that have helped me to cope during my day-to-day life. Please like, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Find me on Instagram: @magnifyingmotherhood.nicole Personal: @nicole.wride24

In this episode, I sit down with singer/songwriter Christa Jo and discuss the making of her new song, "My Everything." This song is all about the hopes and dreams of a new mother and Christa explains her songwriting process for this song that she wrote for her daughter, Skye. We also share ways we have struggled as new moms and how we can reach out for help. Check out Christa's website and music: -Website: Home | Christa Jo Music -Spotify: My Everything - Single by Christa Jo | Spotify -Instagram: @christa.joe.music c h r i s t a j o (@christa.jo.music) • Instagram photos and videos Magnifying Motherhood: -Instagram: @magnifyingmotherhood.nicole -Facebook: Magnifying Motherhood With Nicole

In this episode of Magnifying Motherhood I sit down with Megan Ostler. Megan is a young mom of a sweet boy who was born early at 28 weeks. We talk about all the things she went through with her son Finn being in the NICU for 80 days. Megan gives messages of faith, love, and hope as she shares her journey into motherhood. Find us on Instagram: @magnifyingmotherhood.nicole

In this episode I have a conversation with Audi Ferrin about all the ways mothers can fill their cups daily. Audi Ferrin is a Yoga Instructor with her own YouTube channel and has two toddler girls. She also enjoys running long distance and other forms of finding peace in her life. We talk about how our mindsets can change as we focus on our goals of our health and how we can celebrate our bodies through exercise. Audi also discusses tips on how to meditate, journal, and find gratitude in every single day. Follow her @audiyoga on Instagram and (73) Audi Ferrin - YouTube for her YouTube channel Also follow the podcast @magnifyingmotherhood.nicole on Instagram!

In this episode I discuss ways that social media has evolved over the years and how we all compare ourselves through social media. I emphasize on how we compare our body images, motherhood styles, and our children. I talk about ways to help gain confidence in yourself and to stop comparing your life to another's. Different tactics are discussed to inspire you to set boundaries within your own social media use. TW: mentions of Eating Disorders, Anorexia, and Bulimia.

Happy Valentine's Day! This episode is all about marriage! Special guest Amy Campbell shares her wisdom with me about the lessons she's learned through 28 years of marriage and motherhood. We discuss how good communication and the 5 love languages by Gary Chapman can help strengthen your marriage.

In this episode I share my emotional last few weeks leading up to my son Andrew's birth, how I prepared for the hospital, and my birth story. Please subscribe, share, and leave a rating if you enjoy this episode! Follow: Instagram: @magnifyingmotherhood.nicole FB page: Magnifying Motherhood with Nicole

For my first episode I am joined by my own mother, Evelyn Hodges! We discuss the hardships of infertility & loss, honest communication between parent/child, and setting healthy boundaries. Follow me on IG @magnifyingmotherhood.Nicole and my FB page: Magnifying Motherhood with Nicole for more updates and content! Thanks for listening!

Hello! My name is Nicole Wride and I am the host of Magnifying Motherhood. This is a short episode to introduce myself and let my listeners know the purpose of this podcast. Thank you for listening! (By the way my Instagram is actually @magnifyingmotherhood.Nicole)