More Than Mom with MJ Cash

We did it y'all! We've journeyed through one full season of the More Than Mom Podcast and can I just say, I am SO PROUD OF US!!! On this episode I'm recapping all of the guests that we've featured this season, telling you about some of the behind-the-scenes growth, and most importantly, sharing details of what I'd like to do in Season 2. Most importantly - I want more representation. More races, more socioeconomic backgrounds, more religions, more relationship varieties. I want this to be a place where everyone feels included and where everyone can find community. Let us know what you've loved about this season and what you'd like to see in Season Two. Most importantly, I want to thank you for coming along this journey with me. I am so incredibly grateful for each and every one of you in this community, and from me to you, I'm wishing you an incredible summer with your children.---------------------------------To keep up with the More Than Mom community:Follow along on InstagramSign up for our mailing list--------------------------------Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi

On this episode of The More Than Mom Podcast, Lisa Theriot joins us to talk all about becoming an empty nester. Lisa is the Women's Minister at LifePoint Church in Smyrna, Tennessee and after successfully raising five kids herself, she is the perfect person to chat with us about how to find health and happiness in the empty-nester stage of motherhood. I hope this conversation is healing for those who are nearing or new to the days of having a quiet house, but I also know it will be beneficial for all of us who are actively raising children in our homes. Lisa reminded me of the importance of actively sowing into our marriages while we raise our children. After all, one day our kids will have left our home and a healthy relationship with our spouse will be instrumental to finding joy and happiness in that time. To get connected with LifePoint Church, click here. To follow along with MJ Cash and The More Than Mom Podcast on Instagram, click here. To subscribe to our newsletter, click here. Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi

SummaryNew York Times Bestselling Author Mo Isom joins us today to talk about the concepts surrounding her book Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot. Many of us come from one of two sexual upbringings: a sexual education led by pop culture with graphic imagery and lewd narratives, or a sexual education led by the church that is wrapped around sin and avoidance. Neither conversation teaches us what the Bible actually says about sex and God's great design for sex in our lives. So many people struggle to navigate sex and intimacy within their marriage, and in this episode, MJ and Mo talk about some obstacles that couples commonly face and actionable steps to take to begin to progress towards true glorifying intimacy. Tune in to learn more about what the Bible actually says about sex and some different ways to cultivate healthy intimacy within our relationships.Connect Further with Mo IsomClick here to connect with Mo on InstagramClick here to visit MoIsom.comClick here to take Mo's free 8-week video course. To purchase Mo's books, click on the following titles:Wreck My Life: Journeying from Broken to BoldSex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot Learn more about the More Than Mom community:Click here to head to MJ's InstagramClick here to check out mrsmjcash.com Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi

SummaryNurse Practitioner, entrepreneur, and fellow mom Brittany Anderson joins us on the podcast today to share her extensive knowledge of women's health for those of childbearing age. Brittany works within functional medicine and takes a holistic whole-human approach to healthcare. After experiencing massive gaps herself in the medical care for women, she's made it her mission to bring specialty knowledge and resources to women's healthcare. Today, Brittany speaks in depth about the concept of preconception health and gives our community some valuable steps to take to prepare both you and your spouse for the physical and emotional demands of pregnancy and parenthood. She also gives us details about her practice of Mercier Therapy - a noninvasive visceral manipulative therapy used to restore the health and general well being within the female pelvis and abdomen.ConnectBrittanyTo connect with Brittany on social media, visit her Instagram page here.To learn more about Brittany's services, head to her website here.To sign up for Brittany's Preconception Course, click here.MJ To connect with MJ on social media, follow her on Instagram here.To subscribe to the More Than Mom community, go to the website here.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi 

SummaryTwo-time CrossFit games competitor Jessica Martinez joins us on the More Than Mom podcast today to speak on how to achieve excellence in your field while balancing the roles of wife and mother. Jessica has spent her life at the top of her game in sports ranging from basketball, to a marathon runner, and CrossFit. From being a college athlete, to running in the Boston Marathon, completing a half-ironman, and competing in the CrossFit games twice, she knows a thing or two about how to pursue your passions successfully, and most of it she has done while raising and homeschooling her 17-year-old son. Join us in our conversation about setting the guilt aside and realizing just how important it is to pursue our individual passions as mothers, and the impact it can have on our kids.Jessica's long list of credentials include:2x CrossFit Games Competitor7x CrossFit Regionals CompetitorPrecision Nutrition - PN Level 1CrossFit Level 2 CertificationUSAW Level 1 CertificationNSCA-Certified Personal TrainerB.S. Human Performance and Health Promotion------------------------------------------------------------------------ConnectTo connect with Jessica or inquire further about her services, find her on Instagram here.To connect with the More Than Mom community, follow MJ on Instagram or join our mailing list.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi

Today MJ goes over some tips on how her and her family have established a healthy routine in quarantine. You also get an inside look of what it looks like to create a podcast while the kids are home. To connect on Instagram click here.To join the More Than Mom community, head here. Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi

Peer Mom Katie Andersen is on the podcast today to speak about her journey as a mother navigating special needs. Katie covers it all, from fears and emotional challenges, through the mental battles of diagnosis, and the incredible glory that is experienced by a family after a child is able to receive the help they need to thrive. In this episode you'll hear how schools are working to best serve kids with different learning styles and some details about Sensory Processing Disorder. Lastly, you're sure to walk away with some great new mindsets to implement in your own parenting. For more resources on Sensory Processing Disorder and parenting a child with special needs, visit:https://www.spdstar.orghttps://childmind.org/article/treating-sensory-processing-issues/https://childmind.org/article/treating-sensory-processing-issues/https://angeladuckworth.comhttps://www.simplicityparenting.com/about-simplicity-parenting/about-kim-john-payne/https://books.google.com/books?id=0wWFswEACAAJ&dq=Carol+Dweck&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjGsP_9xOnoAhWklnIEHUiECEkQ6AEILTAB Want to follow along with the More Than Mom podcast?Click here to follow along with MJ on Instagram and to get the most up to date information. Click here to subscribe to the More Than Mom Newsletter.  Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi

One month ago, I asked you guys if you'd be interested in a gardening episode and the response was a resounding "YES!" Today I sit down over Skype with my friend and garden wizard, Arianna Iappini. Through her company The Birch Arbor, Ari coaches people to help bring their garden dreams to life! She brings decades of gardening experience and an extensive amount of knowledge to serve beginners and experts alike. I have personally worked with Ari in creating our garden in our new home and have been blown away by her fluency and attention to detail. As I've shared our garden journey, I have received a mountain of messages expressing people's interest in starting a garden of their own and asking for advice on where to start. Ari and I both hope that this episode can serve as a catalyst for so many of you to finally take the plunge into your gardening journey! Get Connected with AriannaFollow along on Instagram for regular gardening tips!Email her directly to set up a consultation at thebircharbor@gmail.com. Get Connected with MJ and the More Than Mom CommunityFollow along with updates and daily life on InstagramSubscribe to our mailing list on our website Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi

My kids come into the studio today to grace us with music and dinosaur facts. Keep giving us grace as we navigate this COVID-19 quarantine and allow this episode to bring joy into your day! Stay home, stay safe! For more connection, follow @mrsmjcash on Instagram or join our mailing list.

SummaryI'm going to go ahead and say it: every single woman out there needs to hear this podcast. It is all about "the most common disease you've never heard of": endometriosis. I've heard the story a million times and have experienced it myself: a woman shares intolerable symptoms with a trusted friend or doctor and is met with this advice: these are the cards you've been dealt as a woman, it's something you'll have to just deal with. Unfortunately this advice that we often hear is the furthest thing from the truth. Most intolerable symptoms that women go through can be explained by an underlying cause - sometimes something as simple as hormone imbalance, and other times with a more complicated diagnosis like endometriosis. Yet, for some reason, few women are ever educated on what these diseases are. Maria Nardecchia has her own remarkable journey to finally receiving a diagnosis of endometriosis and joins us today to educate us all on what this disease is and discuss how many women unknowingly suffer from it.Endometriosis ResourcesVideoShannon Cohn TEDx TalkFacebookFacebook Group Nancy's NookInstagramEndoWhatEndogramMe, Myself, and EndometriosisEndoFoundThe Endometriosis FoundationEndometriosis SurgeonWebsitesEndoWhatThis website has an incredible initiative to supply school nurses with toolkits to help them recognize endometriosis symptoms in girls, as they are often the first to hear the early symptoms. To find out more, visit: https://www.endowhat.org/educateEndoFoundWant To Connect More with the More Than Mom Community?Follow along on InstagramSign up for our News Letter--------------------------------------------------------------------Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi

SummaryToday we’re talking about the most requested topic for the More Than Mom podcast: INFERTILITY. Anna Kate Craig joins me to walk us through her personal infertility journey and the physical and emotional exhaustion that comes with it. Anna Kate sheds a light on some of the often overlooked side effects of infertility, including a lack of time, financial stress, and incredible obstacles surrounding marital intimacy. This is yet another taboo topic that I'm excited to bring to the surface so that more women can be comfortable reaching out for support within their own journeys. You'll find that Anna Kate is extremely honest throughout our conversation and leaves no topic untouched.Connect with Anna KateClick here to connect with her on Instagram!Click here to read her blog!Stay connected with More Than MomClick here to follow MJ on Instagram!Click here to sign up for the More Than Mom newsletter! Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi

SummaryRegistered Dietitian Katie Massman joins us on the podcast today to talk about developing a healthy relationship with food. So much of what we've grown up to believe is ingrained in diet culture and conditions women to develop an unhealthy mindset around food and their bodies. Katie is here to help bust those misconceptions, and encourage us to begin reframing our outlook on health. Although Katie Massman Nutrition specializes in working with mothers, this is a great episode for not just moms, but for all women. Want to connect with Katie further?Katie's Instagram PageKatie Massman Nutrition Website Interested in learning more about Meg Boggs?Head to Meg's Instagram page to learn more about diet culture. To connect more with MJ and the More Than Mom community:Follow along on MJ's Instagram pageJoin the mailing list on our webpage Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi

Katie Comer joins us on the More Than Mom podcast today to share her testimony of being the wife of an addict. A couple of years into her marriage, Katie found herself in a place she never thought she'd be: addressing her husband about her suspicions of an affair. Caught in a relationship that lacked physical and emotional intimacy, Katie didn't know what else could explain her husbands disconnected behavior. Finally, after years of hiding behind a web of lies, Katie's husband comes clean to her about his struggle with addiction, which starts them on a path that would forever change the course of their lives.Looking for a Christian Recovery Center?To get connected with Spring 2 Life Recovery Treatment Center, click on the following links:Spring 2 Life FacebookSpring 2 Life WebsiteTune into Adam’s Podcast:Life After Addiction PodcastWant to stay connected with More Than Mom?Follow along on InstagramJoin our Mailing ListPodcast Info:Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi 

Summary:Today I am recapping my week as I traveled up to Boston to network with a group of female entrepreneurs. In this short, unedited recording, I talk about my major takeaways from my trip and the solidified vision I have gotten for More Than Mom.Want to get more connected?Follow along with the behind the scenes on Instagram.Join our mailing list at our communities home base.

Lainey Maples is here today to educate MJ and all of the listeners about CBD and the numerous benefits it can have for our bodies. MJ comes to the conversation with very minimal knowledge about CBD and how it works, but Lainey does an excellent job laying it out for us in a way that is easy to understand. As an owner of one of Nashville's most prestigious CBD shops, there is no better person to inform us of how CBD can work in our lives.Want to visit Native Plant CBD and Wellness?Address:4809 Trousdale Dr, Nashville, TN 37220Want to connect more with Lainey?Website: https://www.nativeplantlife.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nativeplantcbd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nativeplantcbdWant to connect more with MJ and More Than Mom?Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mrsmjcash/Website:https://www.mrsmjcash.com/------------------------------------------------------------------------------Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi

SUMMARYToday on the podcast, my good friend MaryJo Anderson joins me on the podcast to talk all about how she finds joy within the craziness of life. You may know MaryJo best by her Instagram handle, Port2Palm, or by her gorgeous beach rental house in Charleston, SC. But after listening to this episode and getting to dive deeper into the heart of MaryJo, you'll love her for much, much more. She is truly one of the most generous and kind hearted people I have every met. She is extremely passionate about empowering women, and she's the kind of girl who actually walks the walk. She backs up her words by taking action every day in bringing small bits of happiness to the women around her, a truly intoxicating quality. I feel blessed to have gotten to know MaryJo well over the last few months, and I feel even more honored to get to share her with you.WANT TO STAY CONNECTED WITH MARYJO?To connect with MaryJo, follow her on Instagram @Port2PalmTo book a stay at the Bea's Nest in Charleston, South Carolina, click here.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WANT TO WATCH ANNIE F. DOWNS "SOLITAIRE" SERMON?Watch it on YouTube here.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WANT TO STAY UP TO DATE WITH MORE THAN MOM?To stay up to date on all things More Than Mom, follow us on Instagram @mrsmjcash.To join the More Than Mom mailing list, click here.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi

In this episode Chelsey Fischer, owner of HER Tribe Doula, joins us to talk about all of the ways having a doula can help you during labor, delivery, and postpartum. I met Chelsey through a local moms group in my hometown, and her passion for birth and helping women through the labor and delivery process is apparent every time I hear her talk about her work as a doula with our peers. Through this conversation, you'll learn many of the benefits of hiring a doula, while also getting to hear a heart-to-heart conversation between Chelsey and I as we discuss the different emotions experienced while starting a business as a mom of young kids. Enjoy this episode and feel free to connect with Chelsey at the links below. Website: HER Tribe Doula Instagram: hertribedoulaFacebook: HER Tribe Doula To become more connected with MJ and the More Than Mom community, visit:Website: More Than MomInstagram: mrsmjcash  

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Lindsay Wilburn joins us on the podcast today to share the insights from her seven years as a children's therapist. On this episode, we'll discuss how to create a healthy relationship with your child, how to recognize emotional stressors in your children, and the difference between a physically safe environment and an emotionally safe environment. Lindsay and I also delve into the effects of divorce on children and she gives professional tips on how parents facing divorce can maximize a healthy transition for their children. Lindsay is articulate and tactful as she tackles the developing minds of children and helps us as parents better understand how to effectively communicate with our kids.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Want to connect with Lindsay? Click here to visit her website.To listen to the Boss Mom Podcast episode, interviewing founder of The Divorced Mommy Podcast Julie Ciardi, about how to navigate divorce with your children's best interests in mind, click here.To further connect with MJ and follow along the More Than Mom journey, visit:MJ's InstagramorThe More Than Mom Website--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Artwork by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi

Aly Thayer is the founder of PPD Journey, an organization created to bring awareness to some of the harsh realities of postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD that many new mothers experience. After battling severe postpartum depression herself, Aly has made it her mission to help other mamas find community through this dark journey, and to help ignite change in the current medical approach to aiding postpartum illnesses. In this interview, Aly is fully open and honest about her own story, while also bringing light to some of the societal and medical shortcomings that she hopes to be a part in fixing. This is an extremely important conversation to have, not just for postpartum mothers, but for their support systems as well. These are the type of vulnerable, but necessary conversations that can truly save lives.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To learn more and connect with PPD Journey, as well as share your own story with Postpartum Depression, visit:https://www.ppdjourney.com@ppdjourney on InstagramPPD Journey on FacebookAly's personal website as a hair and makeup artist can be found here.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For more from MJ Cash, visit the More Than Mom webpage at:https://www.mrsmjcash.com/Or follow her on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/mrsmjcash/------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi   

Jamie Wilhite shares the raw and vulnerable story of the day her son drowned in their family pool and the key role CPR played in his rescue. Since the incident, Jamie has gone on to become a CPR instructor and helps equip other parents with the necessary skills to better protect their children. Jamie's story is honest and heart-wrenching, but it is a crucial conversation to help parents understand the steps they can take to keep their kids safe. To schedule a CPR class with Jamie, visit: https://www.facebook.com/because.of.knox.cpr/ For information about drowning prevention, visit:https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/143/5/e20190850  To schedule swim lessons with Swim & Play, visit:http://www.swim-play.com/ For more information on River's story and The River Kelly Fund, visit:https://www.riverkellyfund.org/ For more information on Nicole Hughes "Water Guardian Tags," visit:https://www.levislegacy.com/------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For more from MJ Cash, visit the More Than Mom webpage at:https://www.mrsmjcash.com/Or follow her on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/mrsmjcash/------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi  

Rosalyn Summach, nurse and owner of The Mama Coach - Saskatoon, joins us today on the More Than Mom podcast to share loads of knowledge about some of the biggest stressors of new motherhood. She gives real, take-home tips to help new moms with nursing infants. She also goes in-depth on the topic of sleep and gives tips that can help all the way through toddlerhood. Rosalyn is a wealth of knowledge and we are so incredibly grateful for her willingness to teach and share in order to help us overcome some of the biggest struggles of early motherhood. Rosalyn goes on to talk about her company, The Mama Coach, founded by Carrie Bruno, which helps Moms throughout North America with those early motherhood transitions. The Mama Coach WebsiteRosalyn Summach on InstagramRosalyn Summach on Facebook MJ Cash on InstagramMore Than Mom WebsiteMusic by: Mike LombardiLogo by: Angela Verwey   Mama Coach Summary:The mom gig can be so tough. And beautiful. And stressful. And rewarding. With the pendulum of parenthood swinging back and forth daily and the array of conflicting information at our fingertips as to what is "right and wrong", it can leave you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and inadequate. That is where we, as Registered Nurses, at The Mama Coach may enter in for you; a source of information and qualified support. To create and hold a safe space that is filled with empathy and free of judgement so that you may make the informed decision as to what is right for you. Whether it is you and your partner gaining confidence and feeling empowered well before your first contraction of labour through one of our prenatal classes; supporting you through your breastfeeding journey, or coaching you through reading your little ones cues to guide them to find sleep with the least about of stress and tears. Our mission is and always will be, Making Motherhood Easier by working together to uncover the solutions that fit your uniquely individual family circumstances.

My friend Ferris Owen comes on the podcast today to share her journey battling cancer while also juggling the roles of mother and wife. Seven months after giving birth to her third child, Ferris was diagnosed with stage 4 choriocarcinoma, a rare cancer that originates in the placenta. Over the last four years she has fiercely fought cancer through many ups and downs, remaining steadfast in her faith despite the challenges of her circumstance. Tune in to hear the incredible perspective she now brings to her life after this experience, and figure out how you may implement it in your daily life as well.Time Spread:00:00-05:25 Episode Introduction05:26-07:10 Ferris Background07:11-20:20 Diagnosis20:21-37:22 The Journey with Chorio37:23-41:10 A New Perspective41:11-45:44 Steadfast Faith45:45-57:47 Juggling Motherhood and Cancer57:48-58:40 Wrap Up Relevant Links:Ferris' BlogFaithfully Restored - A ministry resource whose mission is to helps women through challenging trials. (Recommended by Ferris)More Than Mom WebsiteMJ Cash (More Than Mom) Instagram 

On this episode of the More Than Mom podcast, Suha Dabit shares her journey of having a daughter with a congenital heart defect (CHD) and how it led her to found her nonprofit World of Broken Hearts. Suha opens up about the raw truths of having a child with a serious medical diagnosis, and how her organization brings an element of beauty and unity to CHD families during an extremely challenging time. This episode brings awareness to CHD, while also reminding us to show love and empathy to the other moms we interact with throughout our day.00:45-6:20 Into Episode Recap6:21-9:10 Suha Intro9:30-14:40 Suha Interview - Background14:41-19:23 Nadia’s Journey19:24-22:59 Life with CHD23:00-25:59 Discovering her Calling26:00-28:53 Founding World of Broken Hearts28:54-30:55 CHD Awareness30:56-33:21 Adalynn’s Story33:22-38:30 The Difference WOBH is Making38:31-42:25 The Future of WOBH42:26-47:27 CHD Success Story47:28-50:00 Showing Grace and Empathy to Other Moms50:01-50:27 Websites, Social Media50:28-51:42 Wrap UpWebsite: World of Broken HeartsFacebook: World of Broken HeartsInstagram: W.O.B.HAdalynn's Story: PeopleThe Brett Boyer FoundationMore Than Mom InstagramMore Than Mom Website

The More Than Mom Podcast is here! This episode covers what you can expect from The More Than Mom Podcast, what your role is as a listener, and why host MJ Cash felt the need to bring this podcast to you. This is a community built for all of the women who are navigating motherhood. Tune in to begin your journey on how to become more than mom. Follow along for more at:Instagram: www.instagram.com/mrsmjcashWebsite: www.mrsmjcash.com Image by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi