Unvarnished Mamas

We're finally back!!! Find out what Amanda's been doing and why the break has been so long in this episode. 

In this episode, the Mama's discuss a favorite young adult fiction book, Are You There God? It's Me, Margret by Judy Bloom. Listen as they discuss the book, their own adolecence, faith, and their takes on society.

In this episode, the Mama's discuss how to get your grandma body. Who has time to work on their beach body or their bikini body? We're just trying to be the cool grandmas!

Listen as the Mamas catch up on what's been happening over the last few weeks.

In this episode, the Mamas discuss the best and worst things about their summer while looking forward to fall and goal setting.

Listen as the Mama's discuss this month's book, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. This episode is filled with descriptions and discussions of Appalachian and South East Kentucky Culture. We hope you enjoy! Email: unvarnishedmama@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnvarnishedMamaInstagram: instagram.com/unvarnished_mamas/Tik Tok: Unvarnished MamaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiIe98jW7ptdgDESZETSdYQ

IT'S SEASON 6!!!!Listen as the Mamas get caught up on what they've been up to for the last seveal weeks!

In the season 5 finale, the Mama's discuss the book, Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne. Listen as they dscuss the book and how it has affected each of their lifes, even beyond parenting.

What do the Mama's suggest taking to a baby shower? What should you put on your registry? Listen as they discuss their favorite baby products and what they wished they would have had.

Listen in as the mamas discuss what they've been up to for the last few weeks.

Listen as the Mamas discuss their favorite Reality TV shows, focusing mostly on Sister Wives and the Brown family.

Listen as the Mamas discuss How To Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis.

In this weeks episode, the Mamas discuss all of their best beach tips and tricks. Where should you stay? How should you save money? What should you do? Find out in today's episode. Email: unvarnishedmama@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnvarnishedMamaInstagram: instagram.com/unvarnished_mamas/Tik Tok: Unvarnished MamaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiIe98jW7ptdgDESZETSdYQ

What have the Mama's been up to since May? Find out what their last month has been like and all about the super cool homeschool conference Diana attended.

In this weeks episode, the Mamas discuss the book All Things Great And Small by James Herriot. Listen as they talk about animals, short engagments, and Diana has to run out of her house screaming less than 20 minutes into the episode. Email: unvarnishedmama@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnvarnishedMamaInstagram: instagram.com/unvarnished_mamas/Tik Tok: Unvarnished MamaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiIe98jW7ptdgDESZETSdYQ

In this episode, the Mamas interview Dr. Jordyne Carmack, PhD. Listen as ALL of these Mamas discuss professionalism. What should you teach your children to prepare them for the work force? How do you remain a professional after you have children? How can you be a professional as a stay at home mom? Found out in this episode.Email: unvarnishedmama@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnvarnishedMamaInstagram: instagram.com/unvarnished_mamas/Tik Tok: Unvarnished MamaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiIe98jW7ptdgDESZETSdYQ

In todays episode, listen in as the Mamas discuss self-care. What is self-care? What is NOT self-care? What do they do for self-care? What should people not do for self-care? How many times can the term "self-care" be brought up in one episode description? Find out now! Email: unvarnishedmama@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnvarnishedMamaInstagram: instagram.com/unvarnished_mamas/Tik Tok: Unvarnished MamaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiIe98jW7ptdgDESZETSdYQ

It's a whole new season with whole new adventures! Listen in as the Mamas catch up on what they've done during April and what they have planned for the current season. This week they discuss illness, job changes, skunk removal, and this strange new world they are entering, Youtube!Email: unvarnishedmama@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnvarnishedMamaInstagram: instagram.com/unvarnished_mamas/Tik Tok: Unvarnished MamaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiIe98jW7ptdgDESZETSdYQ

In this weeks episode listen in as the Mamas discuss silky vs. cruncy. What is it? How do you know which one you are? Which one are they? Email: unvarnishedmama@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnvarnishedMamaInstagram: instagram.com/unvarnished_mamas/Tik Tok: Unvarnished Mama

A lot has happened in March for the Mamas. Listen in as they dicuss health updates, places they have traveled, an egg crisis update from a chicken lady, and grief. So many emotions in this one but remember that every flower needs rain and it's encouraged to talk to a professional about grief when you need to. Email: unvarnishedmama@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnvarnishedMamaInstagram: instagram.com/unvarnished_mamas/Tik Tok: Unvarnished Mama

In this weeks episode, the Mamas talk with midwife, Wantina Brooks-Roach. Listen as they discuss home births, the roll and benefits of a birthing team, and even racism in births. https://southernbirthjustice.org/Email: unvarnishedmama@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnvarnishedMamaInstagram: instagram.com/unvarnished_mamas/Tik Tok: Unvarnished Mama https://www.mamasmidwife.com/https://www.instagram.com/mamasmidwife/https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=mamas%20midwife

In this weeks episode, listen in as Amanda reads Diana more Redit posts to get her reaction. While a theme wasn't planned it turned into an "in-law" episode. How would the Mamas have reacted in similar situations? Email: unvarnishedmama@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnvarnishedMamaInstagram: instagram.com/unvarnished_mamas/Tik Tok: Unvarnished Mama

In this months book club episode, the Mamas discuss the book Murder, She Barked by Krista Davis. Listen as the Mamas not only discuss the book but their pets, proposals, and blunders. Email: unvarnishedmama@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnvarnishedMamaInstagram: instagram.com/unvarnished_mamas/Tik Tok: Unvarnished Mama

In today's episode, listen as the Mamas discuss commonly asked questions for homeschooling moms. They discuss things they have been asked and how they answered those questions. Also, friendly reminder that there is no momshaming on either end. No matter your choice of education for your child, we want you to remember that it is the right decision. Email: unvarnishedmama@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnvarnishedMamaInstagram: instagram.com/unvarnished_mamas/Tik Tok: Unvarnished Mama

In this episode the Mamas catch up on how their February was. Listen in as they discuss sickness, fitness, and staying a little too busy. Also long discussions about the Asbury Revival and homeschool conferences.Email: unvarnishedmama@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnvarnishedMamaInstagram: instagram.com/unvarnished_mamas/Tik Tok: Unvarnished Mama

Season 1 episode 2, the Mamas discussed their "tools of the trade". These were things that they could not live without because they were so helpful in their lives. Almost a full year later the Mamas decided to create another list of helpful things. What are the things that the Mamas are passionate enough about to list out in their longest ever recording? Find out in today's episode.Email: unvarnishedmama@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnvarnishedMamaInstagram: instagram.com/unvarnished_mamas/Tik Tok: Unvarnished Mama

In today's episode, the Mamas discuss one of Amanda's favorite books, Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis. Listen as they discuss goal setting, their "whys", and how they fit working on their goals into their family life. Email: unvarnishedmama@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnvarnishedMamaInstagram: instagram.com/unvarnished_mamas/Tik Tok: Unvarnished Mama

IT'S SEASON FOUR Y'ALL! In this weeks episode the Mamas catch up on what's been happening during the month of January. Listen as they discuss medical problems, children growing up, and one of the Mamas got a tattoo! Email: unvarnishedmama@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnvarnishedMamaInstagram: instagram.com/unvarnished_mamas/Tik Tok: Unvarnished Mama

In the final episode of season 3, the Mamas discuss Diana's bookclub choice, Aeronauts Windlass by Jim Butcher. It's a steampunk feel sci-fi adventure book. Listen in as they discuss their favorite charaters, quotes, and thoughts about the book. Also, of course their are side tangents...how do they feel about food production and Dungeons and Dragons?

You all know how important 1000 Hours Outside is for the Mamas. In this episode they discuss how close to their goals they got in 2022 and what they plan for 2023.

It's the January catch up and it's been a while since they've got to chat. Listen in as they discuss Diana's birthday, how old is old, and goals for the new year!

Recorded: December 7, 2022Description: In this episode the Mamas react to the book Twelve Slays of Christmas by Jaqueline Frost.It's a fun book about a young girl, Holly White, who finds herself back in her parents home in Misletoe, Main following a breakup just in time for Christmas. Things go very wrong when there is a woman found murdered on her parents property WITH her parents property!

Recorded: December 8, 2022Description: In this episode the Mamas discuss education with a Papa. Amanda's husband joins them as they discuss Career and Technical Education. Find out what it is, how it works, and annecdotes of those who have been successful following graduation.

Recorded: November 23, 2022Description: Listen in as the Mamas discuss one of their new favorite books, Motherhood by the Book written by Jennifer Peppito.

Recorded: November 15, 2023Description: The Mama's are in the Christmas Spirit! Listen as they discuss their Christmas' growing up and current traditions!

Record Date: November 10, 2022Join the Mama's as they kick off season 3 with a catch up episode! It was recorded early in the morning which leads to mistakes, jokes, and interruptions. Isn't this Unvarnished life beautiful?

In this episode the Mamas discuss the book Love Comes Softly by Jeanette Oaks. Listen as they discuss how they would have lived back then and their plans for winter.

The Mamas discuss hard seasons in parenting and how they get through them. And since it's been such a hard season for Amanda, production fell really behind. Sorry for the delay in episodes but we should be able to get out 3 episodes this weekend! At least that is the goal!

This week the Mamas catch up with each other on everything that happened in the month of September. Hear them talk about birthdays, trips, school, and rodeos!**Note**A lot has been going on lately and we have fallen behind in production. We plan to get caught up soon. Sorry everyone!

It's Amanda's wedding anniversary week and she wanted to reminisce about her wedding day to Diana. Listen to the drama of Amanda's wedding dress not fitting, her groom almost "running for the hills", and the bridesmaid that told her she had been jilted.

Join the Mamas as they discuss one of Diana's favorite books, Teaching From Rest by Sarah Mackenzie. Listen in as they discuss the benefits and struggles of homeschooling.

This week the Mamas discuss how they each homeschool. Each one does things very different and they discuss why that is and how it works for their family. Listen as they discuss the types of homeschooling available and why they made this decision for their families.

Catch up with the Mamas this month as things have slowed down on the calendar but sped up in their day to day lives. In todays episode they discuss back to school, illegal milk, and behavioral struggles. Facebook: Unvarnished MamasInstagram: Unvarnished_MamasTikTok: UnvarnishedMamaEmail: unvarnishedmama@gmail.comWe look forward to hearing from you.

In today's special episode, we did an interview with Diana's husband Chris. Chris is a counselor and has been practicing for seven years now! He talked with the Mamas about when to seek counseling services, the importance of rest, and how important play is for children. Guided Sleep Meditation: The Heaven of Peacehttps://youtu.be/TP2gb2fSYXY

Listen as the Mamas discuss their favorite things to do in the fall. This is a list that's much more realistic than things you may find on Pintrest. Please reach out to us and let us know what your favorite fall activities are! You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as Unvarnished Mamas and TikTok as Unvarnished Mama. You are also free to email us at unvarnishedmama@gmail.com

In this weeks episode, we discuss the book Believe It! by Jamie Kern-Lima. Listen as the Mamas discuss faith crisis, adoptions, and tenacity.

The Mamas are back in this catch up episode! Find out what the girls did in their time off, all of the travel for Amanda, and why Diana is getting up at 5:00 AM!!!!

In the season one finale, the papas take over! Join Shane and Chris and host Jon Roy as they react to Season One of Unvarnished Mamas.

In the penultimate episode of season 1, and the last episode for Amanda and Diana, we read the final book club episode of the season. Reading Louisiana Longshot by Jana DeLeon, the mamas discuss not only the book but their favorite southern sayings, their favorite southern food, and the most important, the need to respect mamas in the south. We would love to hear your reaction to the book as well as all of your favorites. Please reach out to us at Unvarnished Mamas on Facebook and Instagram as well as email us at unvarnishedmama@gmail.com.

With only one more episode until the season 1 finale, we decided to learn more about each other and instead, Amanda learned a lot more about herself. Each Mama took three personality tests, Myers Briggs, DISC, and the Enneagram. Listen in to learn what each test is, what each Mamas results are, and where you can take these tests yourself. We would love to hear your results so look us up on social media! Facebook: Unvarnished MamasInstagram: Unvarnished MamasTikTok: Unvarnished MamaEmail: unvarnishedmama@gmail.com

Our final catch up episode of the season! Join us as we discuss all of the things that happened for us in the month of July. Trips taken, vans purchased, 4H competitions procrastinated. We did a lot. Also...a ton of side conversations. It's our longest episode yet!