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You are WORTHY of your pain! ( Read and Repeat) In fact, there are no requirements that dictate whether you deserve to feel what is real to you! It's totally human of us to judge and justify our own pain. The truth is we don't like to feel or show our weakness, others so often belittle our pain even with the best intentions, and we live in a comparison society that reminds us to suck it up, because someone else has it worse.   BUT, guess what… this coping strategy is total POPPYCOCK (new favorite word)!   Today I am going to give you some news about baby #2 and fill you in on how I tripped up myself on this very way thinking. While it's normal to go there, we have to dig ourselves out of it and I am about to tell you why and how!   All the love, Sarah   Jay Shetty's Book Reference: Think Like a Monk   Want to share your own story?  SUBMIT THIS FORM   FIND SARAH… info@mamainspired.com FB Community: Mama Inspired- The Collective IG: @mamainspiredpodcast www.mamainspired.com

Today's birth story includes a nuchal cord, where the umbilical cord is wrapped around baby's neck one or more times. This amazing home birth comes from Megan Rothenberg who you might remember from episode 15, where we learned of her traumatic first birth. Megan is now a seasoned Home Water Birth Mama and she's back to retell the fresh birth of her 3 month old Eliana.   A Nuchal cord might sound pretty scary, but we hope to put you at ease in this episode by sharing some statistics and educating you on the incredible physiology of the women's body. In addition, if you've had any interest in learning about home birth, today Megan and I talk a bit about midwifery practice, how it might differ from the Western medicine OB practice you are used to, and how to get your spouse on board.   We hope you enjoy the magic of this episode and walk away feeling like you've learned something. If you loved it, please let us know by writing a review!   All the love, Sarah   Want to share your own story?  SUBMIT THIS FORM     FIND SARAH… info@mamainspired.com FB Community: Mama Inspired- The Collective IG: @mamainspiredpodcast www.mamainspired.com  

Too many of us are mis-informed on how we can support optimal baby positioning, abdomen and pelvic floor function through this journey to motherhood. This means many of us are unaware of how our posture, breathing, daily habits, and exercise contribute to a malpositioned baby, incontinence, Diastasis Recti, and a long road to recovery.    Today we are talking to Prenatal/Postpartum Yoga and Pelvic Floor Coach Anastacia Drake on our bodies through pregnancy and postpartum. Anastacia is going to help us gain an understanding of how the muscles, ligaments, and bone structure in the uterus, abdomen, pelvis, and pelvic floor operate together, AND teach you practices you can adopt to avoid damage and disfunction to that mom bod.    Even if you’ve been lucky enough to have never experienced any of this in your journey, you will not be disappointed by all you learn about your incredible body in this episode. Give this high energy and highly educational episode a share !  Don't forget to tag me if you do!   All the love, Sarah     FIND ANASTACIA: www.yogawithanastacia.com support@yogawithanastacia.com IG: @yogaadventureart  FB: @yogawithanastacia     Want to share your own story?  SUBMIT THIS FORM   FIND SARAH… info@mamainspired.com FB Community: Mama Inspired- The Collective IG: @mamainspiredpodcast www.mamainspired.com

Do you know how to choose the right provider and support persons for YOU and your growing family through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum? You only get to do THIS birth ONCE and the team you surround yourself with will have a profound impact on what is already a profound experience.    You might not know all your preferences in the birth world just yet and that’s OK! The purpose of this episode is to get your wheels turning, to help you ask the right questions, reflect on if these providers and support people make you feel supported and safe, and begin to truly uncover what you value most.    So, let’s get inquisitive and get comfortable asking ALL the questions. Hopefully by the end of this episode you’ll feel empowered by the opportunity to learn about your body and birth, and feel motivated to build your dream team!    VBAC Podcast mentioned: The VBAC Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vbac-link/id1394742573 Their amazing Facebook community can be found here. https://www.facebook.com/groups/VbacLinkGroup   Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url   FIND SARAH: FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollective IG: @mamainspiredpodcast www.mamainspired.com  

Sarah's birth didn't go exactly to plan, in fact some may see some parts of her birth as traumatic. However, when she thinks back to the events and how she felt, it's all still "beautiful." You see, Sarah's sister-in-law experienced a traumatic birth. Her story scared her and she knew that she would need to be prepared and well supported for the birth of her own little girl.   A long birth center labor and ultimately a transfer to the hospital are among a few of the detours along the way. But because she had put in the work, prepared mentally, and built a dream team of care providers and family, she felt empowered by her birth.   While birth can be unpredictable and often doesn't go according to the "birth plan," it doesn't mean you aren't in control of you and your baby's story. Knowledge is BIRTH power. In the case of labor and delivery it's how you remain in control of your body, your baby, and your birth experience.   It is because of Sarah's story, that her sister-in-law is now considering having a second child. Mamas empowering other mamas, that's what we are about!   Please WRITE A REVIEW and share how these stories are empowering YOU!   Today you'll hear about birth plans, birth center midwifery care, long labors, urinary catheters, birth mantras, informed consent, hospital transfer, appropriately utilized Pitocin, postpartum hemorrhage, and birth preferences.   All the love, Sarah     Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url     FIND SARAH… FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollective IG: @mamainspiredpodcast www.mamainspired.com

After her non medically indicated induction and 8 days in the NICU, Sarah was happy to finally be bringing her baby girl home. However, once home the trauma hit and she struggled to bond with her daughter. When she decided to speak up about her postpartum bonding experience and her birth, she received the support she needed and began to make the connection with her sweet girl.   Today Sarah shares her story to encourage moms like you to educate and advocate for yourself, to ask questions, and understand that if you're not connecting with your new miracle as you expected you would, that you're not alone.   This episode speaks to unnecessary induction, failed induction, risks of cesarean section, VBAC, postpartum bonding with baby, birth trauma, and postpartum support. "If you don't know your options, you don't have any." - Diana Korte and Roberta Scaer   Birth stories inspire us to learn and are testimonies of what is possible. Share this story and help a mama avoid an unnecessary induction/ cesarean section. Plant that seed my friend.   All the love, Sarah   VBAC Podcast mentioned: The VBAC Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vbac-link/id1394742573 Their amazing Facebook community can be found here. https://www.facebook.com/groups/VbacLinkGroup   Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url   FIND SARAH… FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollective IG: @mamainspiredpodcast www.mamainspired.com

Life in uncertainty can be all consuming. Whether you are trying to conceive, experiencing pregnancy after miscarriage, or living through the many struggles in motherhood, we must learn to surrender. When we learn to surrender we release energy spent attempting to control an outcome, allowing us to redirect that energy to what serves us in the moment. Today we have the pleasure of learning from a queen of mom-spiration herself, Samantha Kellgren. She is a health and mindset coach who helps women become more aware of the happiness available to them in the moment, without guilt, and without feeling the need to earn the self-NURTURING they already deserve.   Learn what it means to nurture yourself and what that looks like for YOU! Share this episode with all your mamas and get to know the spunky genius, Samantha Kellgren of Simply Well Coaching.   All the love, Sarah   FIND SAMANTHA Email - samantha@simplywellcoaching.com Ambitious Women: Less Hustle More Flow! - https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsdothisshift Website - https://www.simplywellcoaching.com/ Insta - https://www.instagram.com/simplywellcoaching/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/LiveSimplyWell/ Get Grounded Cheat Sheet - https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/k1m5g7 (That is my opt-in that has 21 quick exercises to lower stress and bring instant joy)   Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url   FIND SARAH… FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollective IG: @mamainspiredpodcast www.mamainspired.com  

After 2 miscarriages I felt the need to be open to change, to seek a deeper understanding of my current health, to explore new avenues within fertility health, and find new ways to bring more peace to my womb. Today I want to share my successful conception journey, what I did different, what I learned, and how I am feeling NOW at 22 weeks.   While I may never be able prove that these changes are why this 3rd pregnancy stuck, I do believe that through the help of Eastern medicine and Holistic health I was able to preserve the energy I needed to grow this baby. This conception journey brought a whole new awareness to my mind and body and exposed truly common sense conclusions of imbalances and deficiencies that may have been affecting my fertility health.   My hope is that this episode inspires you to explore, sparks interest in the marriage of Eastern and Western medicine, and encourages to you see changes and uncertainty as an opportunity to learn more about yourself, your body, and the value of right now.   All the love, Sarah   Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url   FIND SARAH… FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollective IG: @mamainspiredpodcast www.mamainspired.com

Marisa Kimmel is with us today and her story is one you will not soon forget. She's a mama of a beautiful two year old boy and the way she navigates motherhood so honestly is truly inspiring. Through growing up with Alopecia  (hair-loss) and now having made the decision to get a preventative double mastectomy, Marisa sees that her responsibility and gift as a mother is to be open through the good and bad.   She wants her son to know that emotions are normal, that it's ok to feel them and accept them. She sees opportunity through her own day-to-day struggles to teach him empathy, compassion, and that the village of support in our lives are there to do just that…help when we need it.   Her story will remind you to be kind to yourself, to love yourself and your body as it exists, that you are beautiful just as you are. It's also a reminder that our children learn just as much, if not more from our struggles and transformations in life, and that there is no pressure to be perfect, but to simply be human.   Go follow Marisa on Instagram @marisakimmel and PLEASE SHARE her incredible story!   Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url     FIND SARAH… FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollective IG: @mamainspiredpodcast www.mamainspired.com    

Today we're speaking on that tough journey to motherhood, the one many of us experience by surprise and often all too quietly. Tiffany Griffin hadn't spoken of her multiple miscarriage story in a long time, but today recalls those four years she put behind her. As she relives this story she is reminded of just how hard that road was, how she coped by simply looking forward, and ultimately uncovered some lessons she wishes to offer all the mamas listening.   Tiffany hopes her story inspires moms to hold onto that vision of their family, and  to not be scared out of the journey. She wants to encourage moms to speak to their partners and family who are experiencing the loss with them, allow emotions to be heard, and healing to happen through mutual support. Lastly, she wants to remind us all that it's our job to educate our children, so that they may seek comfort instead of isolation should they endure such loss.   Sharing stories like these and enlightening our collective is how we rid of this isolation culture when it comes to miscarriage. Please help us in our mission and SHARE!   All the love, Sarah     Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url     FIND SARAH… FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollective IG: @mamainspiredpodcast www.mamainspired.com  

This is Part 2 of the Prenatal and Beyond Breastfeeding Guide. Today IBCLC Alicia Duncan, CEO of Nourish Lactation and I cover what a proper latch looks like, how to help baby latch, signs baby is transferring, signs there is a latch issue, troubleshooting latch, signs of tongue ties/lip ties, how they are diagnosed and treated, WE EVEN talk co-sleeping vs bed-sharing and how to do it safely as a breastfeeding mom.   We've made it to the end of our breastfeeding series and at the end of the episode we send you mamas off with a message we hope you'll remember. We must be compassionate towards others and ourselves in the breastfeeding journey. Sometimes it doesn't work out like we thought, hoped, or how society deems acceptable. You must fight to your own limit and then feel proud of your intention and effort.   Lastly, the Mama Collective, Alicia and I are here to support you. We admire you, see your strength, and praise you for doing the very best with what you have. Be as proud and supportive of yourself as we are.   If you have made it this far in the breastfeeding series, THANK YOU! Please share with your mama friends and loved ones, so they might feel prepared for the journey ahead.   All the love, Sarah   Find the Prenatal and Beyond Breastfeeding Resource Guide in the Mama Collective FB page, OR on my website: https://www.mamainspired.com/breastfeeding-guide. There you will find all the resources we mentioned during the series and SO MUCH MORE.   FIND ALICIA DUNCAN Website: Nourish Lactation FB: https://www.facebook.com/aliciaduncanIBCLC   Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url   FIND SARAH… FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollective IG: @mamainspiredpodcast www.mamainspired.com

Many of us spend most of our pregnancy researching and planning our birth, but do little preparation for one of the biggest, first hurdles in motherhood… breastfeeding. Today IBCLC Alicia Duncan is back and we have put together 2 episodes dedicated to preparing you for your best breastfeeding journey possible ( lots of prayer hands here).   In part 1 we will cover learning hand expression, collecting colostrum before baby arrives, importance of skin-to-skin, first-latch/ golden hour, how exactly the baby effectively extracts milk, milk production, engorgement and how to handle it, should you pump or should you offer a pacifier in those early days, how often should you feed and for how long, and why it's ok for baby to pacify at the breast.   Truly much of our conversation today revolves around what those early days will look like, thinking about it all from the baby's perspective, and what you can do to set yourself up for success.   We've created a downloadable Prenatal and Beyond Breastfeeding Resource Guide just for you! You can find it in the Mama Collective FB page, OR on my website: https://www.mamainspired.com/breastfeeding-guide.   We hope you ate all this up and that you will share it with all your mamas-to-be! Stay tuned for Part 2!   FIND ALICIA DUNCAN Website: Nourish Lactation FB: https://www.facebook.com/aliciaduncanIBCLC     Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url   FIND SARAH… FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollective IG: @mamainspiredpodcast www.mamainspired.com  

When I found out Miles had been starving at 2 weeks, our incredibly hard breastfeeding journey began. We fought for the first 6 months of his life, rebuilding my milk supply, supplementing with donor milk, navigating nipple shields, breast pumps, supplemental nursing systems, weaning off the bottle back to the breast, and then correcting latch and breaking him from clamping down when nursing. It has been the hardest piece of my motherhood journey, but also the most rewarding. There were many weeks where I had to just tell myself to make it through that present day and if I still wanted to quit in the next I could. Each day I found renewed energy, strength, and dedication. My story is a testament to the value of support. No way would I have made it without my husband, my sister, lactation support, and my friends. Thankfully most breastfeeding stories don't look like mine. However, if you find yourself struggling and you want to fight for this, I hope my story reminds you that it will get better and it will be beautiful. I'll be over here rooting you on Mama! Please share this story and the podcast if your'e a fan! It means the world. All the love,Sarah Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url FIND SARAH:FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcastwww.mamainspired.com

The breastfeeding journey will most likely be the beginning of discovering who you are as a mother, what's important to you, what's priority for your baby, and what path you will take out of the best interest for ALL of you. The BEST choice might be, to end your breastfeeding journey and begin to formula feed. Chelsea Baker wanted to breastfeed her baby, but a lack of lactation support, a bad latch, loss of milk supply, and postpartum anxiety began to affect her mental health. She was not able to enjoy this anticipated bonding with baby and it quickly became a source of stress and discomfort. In an effort to enjoy these beautiful, yet still so hard early days of motherhood Chelsea and her husband made the decision to formula feed their son Calloway. Chelsea wants mamas to know that the best choice for you and baby shouldn't include a sacrifice of your mental health and that a formula fed baby will still thrive. "No one asks you on your college resume if you were breastfed or formula fed" - Chelsea Baker Please share this episode, a part of our Breastfeeding series with all your mama friends. In order for moms to be successful and feel prepared for their breastfeeding journey's, we must share these kinds of stories and take opportunities to educate when possible. The impact you could have on a mom simply by sharing this podcast. All the love,Sarah Chelsea's favorite support group mentioned:Formula Feeding mommies ( Support group):https://www.facebook.com/groups/584043315024174/  Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url FIND SARAH:FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcastwww.mamainspired.com

Welcome to Part 2 of my chat with Lactation Consultant, Alicia Duncan where we discuss realistic expectations of the breastfeeding journey for first time moms or those reborn. As we laid out in Part 1, breastfeeding is often so much harder than we anticipate it to be. While it doesn't have to be AS HARD as if often is, the reality is that it WILL be tough at least for a period of time. It's important to remember that not only did you give birth to a baby, but also a mother. Everything is new for ALL of you and as you learn your baby, your baby learns you. With some preparation, the right support, patience, grace, and trust… breastfeeding can be a beautiful part of your journey. We hope you enjoyed the content in these episodes. We also hope you are looking forward to more. If so, GOOD NEWS! We will be ending this breastfeeding series with another episode on PREPARING YOU for breastfeeding. The goal will be to send you off on your own journey with an understanding of what is normal, so you may fully trust that mother's instinct should you need additional help along the way. Stay tuned. :)  FIND ALICIA DUNCANWebsite: Nourish LactationFB: https://www.facebook.com/aliciaduncanIBCLC  Breastfeeding Resources:La Leche League : https://www.llli.org/The breastfeeding community throughout the United States has access to a 24 hour toll free helpline service by calling 1-877-4-LALECHE (1-877-452-5324).Becoming a Father by book by Dr. Sears:https://www.amazon.com/dp/0912500964/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_fabc_XR9XRM1QEQ35HS0N7XZ1 Dear Husband of a Breastfeeding Mother ( Letter):https://absolutelycheri.com/2019/01/13/dear-husband-breastfeeding-wife/ Helpful How To Videos on Breastfeeding with Nancy Mohrbacher: Positions, Latch, Working with Baby:Natural Breastfeeding How-Tos Great online resource all things Breastfeeding: Kellymom.com https://www.infantrisk.com/  The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding:  https://www.amazon.com/Womanly-Art-Breastfeeding-Completely-Revised/dp/0345518446   Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url FIND SARAH…FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcastwww.mamainspired.com

Have you ever seen a mother latch her baby at the breast? What are/were your expectations of your breastfeeding journey and did it match the reality? Today we are talking with IBCLC Lactation Consultant,  Alicia Duncan on WHY breastfeeding is so much harder than we expect it to be and how we might change the narrative around this beautiful, yet skewed part of motherhood. From efforts at first latch, lack of breastfeeding support, nursing in public, opinions on attachment parenting, sexualization of breasts, methods of breastfeeding, to the simple lack of exposure or knowledge, mamas are experiencing this journey in a society that isn't as breastfeeding supportive as it is opinionated. We want this message to be clear, breastfeeding is not easy and so many things can make it near impossible amongst your postpartum journey. Breastfeeding for many of us is the start of finding our way in motherhood and establishing what is important for mama, baby and family. No matter the length of baby's time at the breast, be proud of your efforts and the strength it took to do what was right for YOU. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this episode, where we help set the record straight on realistic expectations of breastfeeding and how you might prepare. PLEASE SHARE with any expectant mamas so they may make the best of their own journey. All the love,Sarah  FIND ALICIA DUNCANWebsite: Nourish LactationFB: https://www.facebook.com/aliciaduncanIBCLC Some mentioned resources:La Leche League : https://www.llli.org/The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding:  https://www.amazon.com/Womanly-Art-Breastfeeding-Completely-Revised/dp/0345518446   Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url FIND SARAH…FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcastwww.mamainspired.com

Breastfeeding is something many of us prepare so little for. So often a mother's milk journey is told with tears and admissions of being unprepared for something that was supposed to be so easy and natural. Laura's breastfeeding story may feel familiar. She did all the things to give her daughter Ivetta Mae the best nourishment, from pumping night and day, lactation support, donor milk supplementation, pumping affirmations, daily doses of oatmeal, brewers yeast, and fenugreek, to the difficult decision of surrendering to formula feeding. Laura wants you to know that nourishing your baby goes beyond how they are fed. She wants you to know that if your efforts end in a formula fed babe, your'e still a good, NO fantastic Mama. Lastly, Laura urges expectant mamas to prepare for the unexpected. Listen to her story and learn what you can. Knowing your options and having the knowledge could be an invaluable piece of your own journey. This was a hard story for Laura to tell, but incredibly important. Listen in to the next few episodes as we tackle the topic of breastfeeding stories and expert guidance. I'd love YOUR story. Click HERE to play your part in this Mama led mission. All the love,Sarah Don't forget to give Laura and the podcast some love if this message hit home. Leave us a written review and share the love.  FIND SARAH…FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcastwww.mamainspired.com 

Today we are shifting our mindset from body shame to body appreciation. We've dealt with body image issues our whole life, because we've been conditioned to believe that so much of our worth is dictated by our figure. The journey in motherhood comes with more changes, fluctuations, and transitions than we have ever experienced and it can leave us feeling deflated. The truth is the story our mom bods tell are nothing short of extraordinary. They've endured major transformations and even trauma, from both miraculous events like growing and birthing a child to damage done by our own hand. Through it all our bodies carry us and allow us to continue living. Listen to my own transformation story and what empowers me live in harmony with my body. Please share and drop me a message if this one hit home! All the love,Sarah Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_urlFIND SARAH...FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcastwww.mamainspired.com

Kelly and AJ Kendall knew their daughter Kolby would need some help once she was born. They expected her to be sick and that she'd possibly need surgeries. They were ready for that struggle and ready to love her no matter. What they didn't expect was that they would have to say goodbye just 3 days later. Kelly and I grew up together and she's one of the most beautiful people I know. She has a special kind of light you simply are drawn to and that makes this episode all that much more heartbreaking, yet powerful. Infant loss, NICU life, and the weight of the journey leading up to it, is unfathomable for most of us. The strength and the choice Kelly and AJ made to live and remember Kolby,  instead of decline in grief is powerful and inspiring. As Kelly holds her second daughter, her new beautiful baby girl Kenly in her arms she tells me, "Life can be beautiful after" and that she knows Kolby would be saddened if they hadn't chosen that path. This is the story of high risk pregnancy, care of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Neural Tube Defect, Spina Bifida, genetic disorder, emergency C section, NICU life, Lethal Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, infant loss, a grieving mom, and beauty after trauma through spiritual healing. I warn you that it's not easy to hear, but you will feel lifted and warmth in the end. Please share Kelly's powerful testament of living and choosing to see the beauty after loss.  Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url FIND SARAH…FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcastwww.mamainspired.com

Today I'm talking with Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Jade Van Gelderen owner of Happy Pineapple Nutrition and she is here to chat with us on preparing for pregnancy and how to care for two. We're going beyond the pamphlet you get at from your OB, covering fertility and pregnancy superfoods, the sitch on caffeine, Gestational diabetes, MTHFR, Folate vs Folic Acid, Prenatal vitamins, satiating cravings, pregnancy aversions, morning sickness, water intake, mindset shifts around food, and exposing the truth about the ole' "eating for two" myth. Jade believes in preparing body for baby, but that it's never too late to start caring for your bump. Her approach is holistic, practical and sustainable past pregnancy. If you want more from Jade check out her Pre and Postnatal Nutrition E-Books or connect with her on social. We are wishing Jade a beautiful last month in pregnancy and smooth, magical birth! We can't wait to hear all about it! XOXO  The Collective All the love,Sarah You can find Jade Here! IG: #happypineapplenutritionFB: @happypineapplenutritionhttps://www.happypineapplenutrition.com/  Do you love all things Pregnancy, Birth and Motherhood? Have something you believe our Mamas need to hear? Want to be on the Podcast? Click HERE  FIND SARAH…FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcastwww.mamainspired.com

Give yourself permission to keep the holidays simple. Coming off this crazy year we've had, it feels there is even more pressure to make things extra special. I have the best news for you, you can do this for free, without draining your bank account, without exhausting your mind and body, and with what you already have. Today I want to give you a light introduction into the world of Hygge. Essentially it's all of your most cherished holiday memories in one word. These memories are filled  with the warmth of the holiday spirit and the joy of traditions spent with the people we love.  Come take a trip with me down memory lane and challenge yourself to get creative, to think simple, and deliver this beautiful gift of intention.  I promise it will be your most special Christmas yet. If you finish this episode and your'e like " Amen Mama!", give me a shout out on social and share the episode. Let's relieve the pressure for all the new moms out there trying to do it all! All the love,Sarah We're about to announce a holiday giveaway in the Mama Inspired - The Collective Facebook group! Come join us for a chance to win a mama-must-have and to take part in a community of moms just like you. FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcastwww.mamainspired.com 

Today you are going to hear the birth story of Benjamin who was born at 24 weeks due to Preeclampsia. Samantha Gardner Haven joins me in my home studio (aka the desk in the corner of my bedroom) for this episode and she brings us along as she relives the details of his birth and the hard months that followed. Due to her severe condition Sam developed HELLP Syndrome and was unable to see her new baby boy in the NICU for 8 days. Today we will hear about the moments when mom and baby were reunited, the moments her faith was tested as a Preemie mama, and those that resembled a miracle. Sam's message to you is to trust the gift of intuition you are given as a mom, listen to your body, ask questions, and get loud when you need to. Please share this story and this message with all your mamas. It's invaluable and too often it's one that's questioned.All the love,Sarah Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcastwww.mamainspired.com

I hope your'e listening to this episode with a cup of coffee, some fuzzy socks, and your'e getting things fired up in the kitchen, because this is a warm and cozy one. Today I am talking with one my favorite people, Casey Lynch on the history of Thanksgiving, the connections to the year of struggle we endured in 2020, our own Thanksgiving memories, and the true power of gratitude.  I wanted to bring you something that would warm and inspire your heart on this beloved day, but above all create a new meaning and intention. It's a special conversation and Thanksgiving is a special opportunity to kick off a new year full of connection, compassion, and gratitude. I hope this episode leaves you with new energy and light and that this Thanksgiving day is more special for it! Wishing all the love to you and your family,Sarah Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcastwww.mamainspired.com

Today you get a pep talk from yours truly! After self-doubt had almost ruined my day, fate stepped in and reminded me that nothing that insists on growth is easy. The goal, the challenge, the endeavor, the new biz you have decided to pursue is meant to change you and so it will be hard. On those days when you want to quit, remember it's a test. Can you push through, keeping in mind that on the other side of that hard are milestones and life changing moments? Let's shift your mindset and keep you on this journey you set out on, because Mama… you were made for it. This episode is meant lift you up, remind you of what you are capable of, and that self-doubt is your fear talking. Please SHARE! We all have these moments and we all need a pep talk from time to time.  All the love,Sarah FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectivIG: @mamainspiredpodcastwww.mamainspired.com

Can you imagine deeply loving a child who calls you Mama, while having to remind yourself that it could all be ripped away at any moment? Today we are honoring National Adoption Month and hearing from Lindsay Laster as she shares the beautiful, yet traumatic truth of being a foster parent and about the journey to adoption.From the CPS home visits, grounds for kin unification, handing over your child to strangers, your options when it comes to the CPS case worker, fighting for the best interests of the child, to the moments when you finally can breathe knowing this child you've fallen in love with is all yours, Lindsay's honest conversation is one you have to hear if you are considering adoption. Lindsay shared some of her favorite resources for you below. If you are feeling called to foster or adopt or know someone who is exploring this path to parenthood, please share this episode!  It means the world! All the love, Sarah  Lindsay's Resource List: A Family for Every Child Adoption SupportFoster the Family Blog  Do you want to share a story through your own journey in motherhood? I want to hear it! Click HERE to fill out the Guest Interview Application! I can't wait to connect!   Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcastwww.mamainspired.com

I hope to inspire the heck out you today with the power you hold and with a story that reminds you that joy is not based on circumstances. Today we are taking our new vision of fear from Part 1 and our new understanding of our fears from Part 2, and we're implementing practices that will help you anticipate fear, curate joy, and fuel your gratitude. So many of our moments spent in joy are chosen. We must choose to put fear to rest, surrender, have faith, live in gratitude for the blessings and the beautiful moments, to cherish the NOW we are living in. I'm about to teach you how to do just that. That does it  for our Fear Workshop. I hope it was beneficial and I can't wait for your feedback. If you have questions, hit up your girl! Send me a DM, email, or catch me in our Private Mama Inspired- The Collective FB group. All the love,Sarah  Here is the episode  from The Awakened Pregnancy Podcast with Kate Caddle. I highly recommend for those struggling in their conception journey, and who want to have a magical pregnancy experience. You will love her!  FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcastwww.mamainspired.com 

In part 2 of our fear workshop, we are going to learn more about the purpose of fear and how it works, especially around uncertainty, the unknown, and when it feels we've lost control.  We are going to really get to know our fear, how it responds to our knee jerk reactions,  and what it needs from us so we can work to create a relationship that is supportive.I believe the more knowledge we have around anything,  specifically today our fear,  the more we understand it. When we understand something or someone, we can act out of compassion and with intention. Both parties benefit and more good comes from this cohesive relationship.Today I will uncover the  4 characteristics of our fear- the good and the bad, and then ask you to really get to know your own fear and what it's asking of you.  Our intention isn’t to just overcome our fears, but to make sense of them and find joy through following our truth. If you're loving this workshop, please let me know by leaving a review and sharing the podcast with a friend. Someone else, maybe your friend needs to hear this too. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. All the love,Sarah Homework:Your mission is to 1. Break down your fear, understand it's origin, discern what it's asking of you   And 2: Get to know it, discern your truth, decide if it warrants positive actions or if it requires your surrender and faith.Your'e creating something that looks a bit like a flow chart. Write down that big fear we identified in part one of the workshop, then  strip it down.Ask yourself these questions that further dissect this fear, underlying fears, and fear origins. What am I actually afraid of? Where do I recognize this fear from before? What is the outcome I fear will impact my life?     2. Now go back through those underlying fears you identified in your                    flow chart and ask these questions of each:Is it imaginary, superficial, or cause for concern and immediate action ?  Is the outcome I  fear, something I really believe in? Can I do anything to alter the outcome?  Could I overcome this outcome? How does it affect my life and my access to joy right now? What do I value most?  FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcastwww.mamainspired.com

I am guessing 2020 was a tough year for you too, filled with anxiety, fear of the unknown, uncertainty, and feeling a loss of control. Add on any personal stressors in your life, struggling to conceive, working to adopt, grappling with an altered birth plan, stressing over your baby's milestones or fretting about the future of COIVD, and we find ourselves attached to an outcome that's out of our hands, living our days driven by fear. Well I've got some exciting news for you, we're about to walk into 2021 empowered by our new vision of fear, joy, and our truth. Today we are kicking off a free Fear Workshop and slapping a new face on fear.  In this workshop you will learn fear's purpose, weaknesses, and the importance of your relationship. You will learn to acknowledge, listen, and discern your truth from the exaggerated reality of your fear. You will learn that fear can be expected and adopt practices that will encourage you to choose joy above it all. *Today's homework*I want you to name one fear your facing right now. You don't have to dissect anything right now, just become aware of your response and relationship to this fear.Do you associate certain colors with your fear?  Does it cause a physical response? Then I want you to I want you to think about how it is impacting you in a day. When it creeps in, how do you respond? What are the trail of thoughts that follow ? Do you take any kind of action, big or small when you feel it? How often does this fear come around ? If you say things to yourself like, " I just have to…" in response to this fear.. What is this action you feel is going to help or feels necessary?  Did you love today's episode? Please let me know by leaving a review and sharing it with a friend who could use a new perspective or a good laugh :) All the love,Sarah  The letter to fear by Elizabeth Gilbert can be found in her book, Big Magic. The example of joy from Jay Shetty can be found in his new book, Think Like a Monk. FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcastwww.mamainspired.com

We all dream about the moments of finally meeting, smelling, kissing, holding and connecting to the we've life created, outside of our womb. Megan Rothenberg was robbed of those magical moments due to the insensitive and impatient provider on call the night Nora, her first babe was born. Today Megan share's Nora's traumatic birth story, the moments that haunt her to this day, what she wishes she'd known then, and a message to other mama's who may find themselves on this healing journey. What we want to drive home on this episode is that knowledge is power. Know that you have control over your body and that there are always options. Empower yourself, educate yourself, and create a birth plan that is your version of beautiful. Do you want to share a story through your own journey in motherhood? I want to hear it! Click HERE to fill out the Guest Interview Application! I can't wait to connect!  Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcastwww.mamainspired.com

Two chicks chatting and swapping early miscarriage experiences continues. This common, yet stigmatized and lonely loss is exposed! Today we discuss the physical symptoms and recovery, the raging hormones, expectations around spousal coping, why this loss is misunderstood, and the blessing/ curse of our motherly connection to growing life.  Please note we are not doctors and be sure to talk with your provider as to specific questions regarding your own care.  Do you know someone who could benefit from this episode? Please share if so! Our mission is to encourage mamas to seek connection and choose not isolation in such a difficult and misunderstood time. All the love,Sarah Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcastwww.mamainspired.com

Today I am bringing you a guided Mama Moment. We've touched on this in prior episodes, but if you are new here I am going to fill you in. A Mama Moment is a few minutes taken in a day to de-escalate any negative emotions, release tension, restore calm, and rejuvenate your loving spirit. It's a mix of amateur meditation and self-affirmations and can be used as needed. My goal in creating this episode is to offer you something you can reach for whenever your are lacking patience and acting out of your weakness. Head to the 2 min 1 sec mark to start your guided Mama Moment. If you love this accessible tool, please let me know by sending me a message and writing a written review! My goal is to serve you and if this does the trick, I will make it a regular part of the podcast. I can't wait to hear from you! All the love,Sarah  FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcastwww.mamainspired.com

When you find out you've experienced an early miscarriage it's scary. You have to make choices on how to move forward and are faced with so many questions. Many of us find ourselves googling non-stop and simply looking for resources to help us understand what is happening. In today's interview, Erica Seifert shares her own miscarriage story and together we swap experiences. We approached this conversation as an opportunity to share, educate, reassure, and simply offer perspective.  You will hear about Erica's infertility journey to her first born and about her second conception journey to her current pregnancy. We discuss the importance of clicking with your doctor, choosing a method of medical miscarriage, and our failed experiences with genetic testing.  Please note we are not doctors and are truly hoping our experience will offer enlightenment and minimize the mad googling.  Part two of this conversation will air 10/29. If this episode was helpful or you found yourself relating, please subscribe, share, and leave a review!  It means the world! All the love,Sarah Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcastwww.mamainspired.com

Multiple miscarriages as an already established parent is an interesting experience. Somehow this pain "should" hurt less, because you already have a child. The truth is it doesn’t matter and while you are so very thankful for your child, it doesn't make it hurt any less. I believe more than ever we devalue our own pain and allow others to do so, without correction. Everyone's pain is of their own and isn't to be judged or made small by comparison. I tell this story to let you know it counts, it's real, and that you deserve to feel these emotions fully.In this episode I speak to the multiple loss realities, reveal the not so comforting words given with good intentions, and speak the raw truth of what these moments feel like when walking them. If you related to this in some way, please share, subscribe, review !  It means the world! All the love,Sarah Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcastwww.mamainspired.com

This is the story of my first miscarriage. It was painful, lonely, and humbling. I never quite understood how quickly you could fall in love with a miracle you've never met, and it only takes days. In this episode I reveal how I told Cameron about our pregnancy, how I talked myself out of the reality of our loss, my medical miscarriage experience, and how I coped in the days following. My hope in telling my story is that other mamas don't have to experience this kind of loss to recognize it as the loss it truly is. No matter how early, the life you have created is gone and nothing prepares you for the heartache that follows. I need you to know that you are justified in your emotions, regardless how little time you had to grow this life. Too many of us are led to dismiss this loss, please share this story and help drive this narrative. Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcastwww.mamainspired.com

Today is part 2 of the interview with Megan Stofer. In this episode she speaks to the truly incredible gift of intuition we’re born with as mothers, and what to do with it when it speaks. We learn how to support a mother who’s experienced loss, what to say, what not to say, and how she chooses to honor the life of Connelly daily.  Megan speaks to the mother of loss in this episode, it’s powerful and it’s honest. To this mother: you are not alone, you don’t have to pretend your child didn’t exist for the comfort of others, there is life after loss, and while it never goes away completely, it does dull.  Please share this message with your loved ones and share your support by writing a review. It’s important that these words are heard and by many, your review helps us do that. Thank you !  All the love,Sarah Loss Family - Resource List  from Megan StoferLoss Family -" I Wish List " from Megan Stofer  You can follow and get in touch with Megan here:IG: @meganseducationfirstFB:  https://www.facebook.com/mnilo49megan.stofer@efexchangeyear.orgstill.mothering@gmail.com Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcast

Everything in your life changes when you experience loss through stillbirth and learning to navigate this new life without resources or dedicated support seems nearly impossible. Today we are going to hear from the incredible Megan Stofer, a mother who's experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, trauma, and the power of mamas uniting for a like cause.  Megan's story is hard to hear, but also incredibly beautiful. From the intention of love and fore-thinking that went into her decisions to commemorate and soak in Connelly's life, to the work she and her circle of badass angels are doing today to support other "loss families," you will be amazed by the strength of this mother. This episode is Part 1 of 2, so subscribe now and listen to the second half of this interview as soon as it goes live! If you loved Megan's story and the podcast, let me know by writing a review! It means the world and another mama just like you could see it and decide to push play.  All the love,Sarah Share this with loved ones who are struggling with loss: Loss Family Resource List from Megan Stofer You can follow and get in touch with Megan here:IG: @meganseducationfirstFB:  https://www.facebook.com/mnilo49megan.stofer@efexchangeyear.orgstill.mothering@gmail.com   Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcastWebsite: mamainspired.com

Today's episode is all about giving you the tools you need to get out of the of Mom Guilt cycle and rediscover the true value of your own joy! We are going to learn a daily self-awareness practice that will drive you to take quick action when feelings of anxiety, stress, impatience, chaos, and overwhelm creep up. You will get the opportunity to explore what truly lights your fire and make a plan to incorporate it into your daily life, so you can play a more proactive role in your happiness. Our moments of weakness that generate mom guilt,  while they may consume us… they don't define us. Let's get back to who we truly are and kick mom guilt to the curb. I can only hope this action plan is as much of a game changer for you as it has been for me. If so, please share with your girlfriend and let me know by writing a review. It means the world! All the love,Sarah The inspirational quote by Elizabeth Gilbert came from her book,  Big Magic JOIN MY COMMUNITYFB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcast

We receive this question so causally as soon as we are married or are of the "age" to bare children and it's time it stops. In this episode Ashley Wallace shares how her answer to this question changed over the course of her 5 year long infertility battle, how it felt to receive it, and her commitment to enlightening others when it's asked of her today. We are going to hear how she and her husband Branson uncovered true blessings amidst the hard and the moments in which their adoption blog was created. You must go read and share their story and all the inspiring words they have shared in hopes that a mama might hear it too and decide to make these beautiful people parents.  You can find the blog on Facebook here -> Praying to Adopt Baby Wallace. We hope this episode changes the narrative around how we approach women in their journey to motherhood and that the road of infertility doesn't remain one of shame and loneliness. If you love this episode please share, subscribe, and review! Please know I am so grateful and can't wait to hear from you! All the love,Sarah Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcast

We Mamas are incredible! We are capable of taking care of everyone and everything and think nothing of it… because it's just what we do! But, in the end we often neglect ourselves. In today's episode we are going to DEBUNK the 5 reasons you are not practicing self care, why the cleaning, kids, guilt, the world's opinion, our blurred vision of what's necessity and what isn't often get in the way of living our healthiest and happiest life. We will discern the small actions each day that make a big impact on the way we feel, how we emotionally react and connect to our children/family, our negative or positive energy, how we sleep, and how we speak to ourselves at the end of the day. OUR truths, what is truly important, and of value to us will be revealed and we will learn to make decisions based on our own wellbeing and happiness instead of expectations and guilt. We will apply this mindset to time-management, so that you can make the very best of your day with what you have. With a little guidance and tough-love you will be making change and growth around your self care routines in no time! Let's get to it mama! The episode I referred to with Gwyneth Paltrow and Jay Shetty is a must listen and can be found here  " What Happens When You Spend Time with Yourself?" : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-goop-podcast/id1352546554?i=1000491295656 Want to share YOUR story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcast

In honor of the National Suicide Prevention Month September Can you imagine living on an island in Alaska, making your way through the new journey of motherhood, living through the pandemic of Covid, AND battling Postpartum Depression? Ali Blackburn is a warrior and even though the last year plus has been the toughest yet, she chooses to make something beautiful from the mess. In this episode Ali walks us through the horrifying moments of Postpartum Depression, the  thoughts, fears, symptoms, words that made the difference, and the steps she took to make it through. We cover the taboo topic of medication, the signs to watch out for in your loved ones and yourself, how and where to get help, and the part that we MUST play in this sisterhood.  Ali is moving, honest, beautiful, and now an advocate. She wants you to know that if you are struggling and need someone to talk to, you can reach out to her. You don't have to walk this road alone. Reach out to Ali:Email: blackburnuscg@gmail.com IG: @emilove712 Please don't choose silence and isolation. Dial the Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Find more resources here: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/  Check out Ali's husband, the talented Brody Blackburn on Spotify and listen to the beautiful song he wrote with sweet Quinn's heartbeat Paper Planes and ChecklistsIG: @brodyblackburnmusic FB: https://www.facebook.com/brodyblackburnmusic   If this is exactly what you needed to hear today or it reminded you of a friend in need, please subscribe, review, and share! I'm grateful for you and can't wait to hear from you! All the love,Sarah Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcast 

Have you been deceived by the term " Self Care"? In today's episode I uncover the lie we tell ourselves around this buzzword and help you adopt a more realistic and impactful way of applying it to your day-to-day life. If you so badly want and need more patience, focus, compassion, gratitude, and energy for you life and your family, this is where it starts. This episode is meant to prepare for what you will feel, learn, and grow in, as you listen to the podcast. I set the record straight on my definition of a "mom" and reveal the 5 Pillars of Inspiration. These five: Motherhood, Mindset, Storytelling, Inspiration, and Self-care will be the foundation for our show and are key in driving this Mama-led-movement. Let's get to work Mamas !  If you like this episode, please subscribe, share, and review! All the Love,Sarah Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_urlFB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcast

I am going to get real in today's episode as I relive the moments Mama Inspired was born. You'll hear how sharing in my loss, fear, and isolation in a post on social media propelled this journey to discovering my mission, and how I came to understand the power of courageous vulnerability.In these moments I felt this overwhelming need from my community to drive a movement, cultivate a more enlightened, compassionate and empowered mama collective, and to encourage mamas and mamas-to-be to avoid isolation and fear not comparison and judgement.I believe storytelling not only helps us heal, makes us feel heard, and like we are a part of something bigger, but can bring to light a perspective that changes how we view our own mess and uncover the beauty within in. My hope is that you will begin to see the power of sharing in your own struggles. Join me as we relive this miracle and please leave a review if what you hear inspires you! Hearing from you makes my heart so happy and your words could encourage another mama to hop on this journey with us. All the love,Sarah Check out Stefanie Gas at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mompreneur-mastermind-show-clarity-coaching-podcasting/id1437868374?mt=2.The episode that propelled me into action was https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/165-5-how-to-clarify-your-gifts-monetize-your-own-podcast/id1437868374?i=1000472305741  Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcast

In today's episode I'll share my story, give you a true sense of where I came from, and the things that molded me into this Mama Inspired. You will hear my journey from corporate America sales, to small town Alaska real estate, to network marketing health and fitness coach, to NOW driving a mama-led-movement as a podcaster. I'll share with you how the hardest two years of my life transformed me into the empowered, compassionate, and grateful woman I am today. It's a true example of how just a little perspective, love, and faith can unveil the miracle in the mess.  I am here to help you uncover your own. Thank you for hopping on this journey with me. Enjoy!  All the Love,Sarah  Want to share your own story? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVgRxfI1Y5oqzxcPgp6yCAC8eQ1xDDUtdWT2OXylKNqRWPwg/viewform?usp=pp_url FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamainspiredcollectiveIG: @mamainspiredpodcast