Podcasts about mothering

Do you ever wish you understood your Bible better?Many moms open their Bibles with a desire to grow closer to God, but sometimes feel confused, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. In this Mothering with Deb mentoring session, Deb Weakly shares simple, practical ways to understand the Word of God and hear from the Lord through Scripture.In this encouraging conversation, Deb talks about how to approach the Bible with confidence, how the Holy Spirit helps us understand God's Word, and how spending time in Scripture can transform our hearts, our homes, and our motherhood.Grab your Bible and join Deb as she helps you grow in confidence and joy as you read God's Word.To learn more about the Radiant Mom Sisterhood community and join the mentoring sessions, visit IamARadiantMom.com.✨ A Sweet Invitation for You, Mama ✨ Sweet sister, in 2026 the Lord is inviting us into something more: deeper connection, more growth, loving heart-to-heart community. Come go deeper with us inside the Radiant Mom Sisterhood.

Welcome to Episode 139 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering!  Today I have the privilege of chatting with my friend, Laurie Davies.  Laurie is a writer, speaker, and lay counselor who helps women deal with their “emotional accumulation,” letting go of things like regret, grudges, bitterness, and shame.  Her book, Emotional Hoarding: Letting Go of the Stuff That Keeps You Stuck, has just released. *Laurie's writing has been featured in Guideposts and she has just joined the Proverbs 31 First 5 writing team.  Laurie lives in the Phoenix area with her husband of 30 years. Some of the resources we talk about include:Leaders in Fellowship Together (LIFT)Get Your Life Back by John Eldredge*Jamie MacDonald MusicFirst 5 App by Proverbs 31 MinistriesDon't forget that my book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms: 100 Devotions for Weary and Wonderful Days* is now available for pre-order! You can connect with Laurie via:Her website: lauriedavies.comInstagram: @lauriedaviesauthorYou can connect with me via: My website: andreafortenberry.comInstagram: @andreafortenberry.com*Affiliate Link

When Mothering is Hard and No One Sees Motherhood can feel beautiful and sacred—and also exhausting and unseen. In this episode, Nicolet Bell & Shalene Roberts talk about the hidden, gritty moments of motherhood and how God sees and uses them for His eternal purposes.What began as a vulnerable blog post during a difficult season of motherhood resonated with hundreds of thousands of women who felt the same quiet question: Does what I’m doing as a mom really matter?Listen and be reminded that God sees every unseen moment—and that motherhood itself is a powerful mission field. Reference: Genesis 16:13 Prayer: When mothering is hard and no one sees, help me to know that you see me, God, and you love me. LINKS: Order Everyday Prayers for Love Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode, we lay the foundation for what really matters most when it comes to raising Gen Alpha kids—emotional safety. It's also the beginning of how we got started with Famous at Home — discovering the power of, and talking about how to cultivate, a posture of emotional safety in our homes for our kids.As we continue season 8 on Parenting Gen Alpha, we define what emotional safety is and why it matters for getting every outcome we desire in our kids. We also talk about the four walls of parenting, the importance of reparenting our own inner child, and why emotional safety is so important to who our kids are becoming. Time Stamps:0:00 Introduction and insight into Josh and Christi's current day-to-day as parents3:20 Setting the stage for today's topic 7:21 What emotional safety is and why it matters11:13 Being able to bring the fullness of who you are to the relationship13:50 Support and challenge in parenting16:55 Reparenting our own inner child21:02 Leading in grace and following in truth25:49 Emotional safety and the need for communityShow Notes:Get Safe House: How Emotional Safety is the Key to Raising Kids Who Live, Love, and Lead Well:https://amzn.to/4rc52c9 Ladies, sign up here for Spring Tender & Fierce Cohort! https://www.famousathome.com/tenderandfierce Interested in our Spring Love Your Marriage Cohort? Apply now. Starts March 30. https://www.famousathome.com/loveyourmarriage Looking for a marriage intensive with Famous at Home? Apply now.  https://www.famousathome.com/coaching Men, sign up for the Living Legacy Cohort:https://www.famousathome.com/menscoaching Sign up for our email list and Famous at Home Starter Bundle: https://www.famousathome.com/newsletter Download NONAH's single Find My Way Home by clicking here: https://bellpartners.ffm.to/findmywayhome

There are seasons when life stretches us beyond what we thought we could hold.In this conversation, Christine shares openly about mothering four sons, discovering Ayurveda, and answering the quiet but persistent call to restore reverence to the postpartum window. What began as her own search for healing after early motherhood slowly unfolded into a vocation—one rooted in ancient wisdom, embodied presence, and the Universal Mother Principles.Together, we explore motherhood not simply as a role, but as initiation. We speak about the courage it takes to do hard things—whether you are a sixth grader walking into something new, or a woman standing at the edge of a calling that won't leave her alone.This episode is for the woman who feels the longing for meaningful, heart-led work. For the mother healing her own postpartum story. For the birth worker seeking depth beyond technique. And for anyone who senses that caregiving—when done consciously—is sacred work.In this episode, we reflect on:Motherhood as a path of spiritual growthDiscovering Ayurveda as remembered wisdomThe sacred postpartum window as a threshold of transformationGrowing a caregiving practice through relationship, not hustleThe Universal Mother Principles as a foundation for life and serviceTrusting the inner voice that calls us forwardIf you find yourself in a season of quiet yearning, you are not alone. The path will teach you. And sometimes, it begins with simply listening.Connect with Christine and explore conscious postpartum education at the Center for Sacred Window Studies.We are more powerful in community than in isolation.About Grace:Grace Allerdice is a spiritual writer, teacher, healer, and facilitator; and is currently on a multi-year initiatory path to become an ordained Priestess. She has an extensive background in mystical and magical studies as well as embodiment practices — ranging from art-making and performance to yoga to Hermeticism, and also includes in-depth knowledge + practice of Hellenistic astrology, energetic healing modalities, ceremonial magic and death work.This episode was recorded on the Home Body Podcast with Grace Allerdice. Please follow Grace's amazing work!homebody podcast — grace allerdiceAre you feeling the call to know more about Conscious Postpartum Care?Reach out! ⁠Schedule a time with Christine⁠ to find out how this work can transform your care business or provide a meaningful career path.Here is the ⁠link⁠ to our free class@‌sacredwindowstudiesJoin our ⁠Facebook Group⁠Podcast Music is Composed by Sara Emmitt, graduate of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. You can hear more of Sara's incredible music at www.saraemmitt.com.

Something shifted in me when I stopped trying to understand AI as a tool and started asking a different question entirely: what is the consciousness of the people building this thing, and what are they encoding into it, whether they intend to or not?That question is what brought Margo and me together for this conversation on AI ethics, identity, and what conscious leadership actually requires of us right now. Margo comes from mental health, from art, from deep research into how AI systems actually develop, and what she's seeing from the inside of that world is something most of the voices in this conversation aren't naming. We are the training data. Not in the abstract, civilizational sense we like to keep it at to avoid looking directly at it, but personally. The identity we're clinging to right now, the one we built to survive and succeed and be seen; that's what's being embedded into the architecture of AI. And it's compounding at a scale that makes the inner work of women in leadership feel more urgent than ever before.We go deep into what it actually costs to let an obsolete identity go; not just in the neat, before-and-after version we share in rooms where people are cheering for us, but in the two years of genuine uncertainty about whether your marriage holds, whether your people recognize you, whether you can trust what's emerging enough to keep walking toward it. And we sit with the specific call for women right now; not just to be present in the AI space, but to bring the fullness of what we actually are into the room. The nourishment. The stewardship. The relational intelligence that doesn't show up when you're performing masculinity to be taken seriously.What I keep coming back to from this conversation is this: the identity death isn't optional anymore. The question is only whether we do it consciously, as a choice, or whether the collapse of everything we built on an obsolete foundation does it for us.Margo Bobrowicz is a UK-based AI ethics researcher, digital artist, and independent scholar working at the intersection of human psychology and synthetic cognition.She is the author of "Mothering the Mind: Nurturing Stewardship for High-Autonomy AI Systems", a framework that advocates for an "Ethics of Nurture" and relational continuity in AI development. Currently, Margo is developing research on long-term memory and the impact of stewardship in a neuro-symbolic artificial intelligence system. Follow the show. There's more of this coming. Support the showResources: Website: theroyalshaman.com Instagram: @theroyalshaman LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/theroyalshaman Ready to dismantle your golden cage and architect sovereign freedom? Your material success wasn't the destination - it was the initiation. If you're called to become a Sovereign Legacy Architect, apply to work privately with Makhosi, The Royal Shaman at theroyalshaman.com/application Support the show

Send a textBefore you start mothering your husband, your nervous system gives you physical indicators of a deeper underlying need for self-protection. In this episode Chelsey teaches you how to move from stress-fueled reaction to Spirit- led response that honors your husband, expresses yourself, and creates space for vulnerability and deeper connection than you've ever experienced yet.  Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender. This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

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The Houston, Texas ship channel area is home to hundreds of petroleum and petrochemical facilities. These include refineries, and plants that produce the materials that will become the millions of tons of plastic items produced each year. They also produce toxic emissions that pollute the air, water and soil and that endanger the health of all area residents. Fenceline Watch is a community-based environmental justice group whose leaders live in the same area. You'll hear from Yvette Arellano, Founder and Director and Shiv Srivastava, Policy Director of Fenceline Watch, both of whom work to expose the toxic harm that their community faces daily, and the conditions that exist to protect the companies responsible for the pollutants.

On this award winning show we talk about the parts of life stretching us to our limits, the growth that we are grateful for and the marks left behind. Stretch marks don't just happen on your body - they happen throughout your life. This week on Stretch Marks I am joined by Irish Actress, Writer, Producer and all round icon Amy De Bhrún, best known for her roles in Line of Duty, Vikings, Jason Bourne...In this conversation, Sinead and Amy De Bhrun explore the emotional and practical challenges of parenting a neurodivergent child, particularly focusing on Amy's film 'Samhain'.They discuss the stigma surrounding autism, and the importance of support systems for families.The conversation highlights the personal journey of creating the film, the societal perceptions of neurodiversity, and the hope for a more compassionate understanding of autism in the future.Her new short film "SAMHAIN" is inspired by her son River's autism diagnosis and is available to watch on Virgin Media Player later tonight Wednesday 24th Feb 2026.Link to follow You can find me on instagram @sinead.omoore and @stretchmarkspodcastProduced by the brand storyFor brand collaborations please email stretchmarkspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start the episode with a quick Epstein files debrief. Followed by a co sleeping development and a remarkable way of babysitting in the 80s we need to revisit. Plus we're joined by the incredibly inspiring Vanessa Rio, who founded the brilliant 'Mothering Minds'. An organisation and space to help new Mums access immediate help with maternal mental health. Mothering Minds Get 20% off your first session using the code: twonewmums2026 Two New Mums Patreon Have you joined our magnificent parenting community on Patreon yet? For just £5 a month you'll have access to extra content, the full video episode ad free, huge giveaways and our dedicated mum chat group. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/twonewmums?redirect=true⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Busy Bees Find out more about our partnership with Busy Bee's here; ⁠⁠Busy Bees⁠⁠ MyVia Health To find out more about MyVia Health Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠myviahealth.co.uk/menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Two New Mums listeners get £20 off your first menopause appointment using the code twonewmums. GET IN TOUCH Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twonewmumspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON.COM/TWONEWMUMS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠twonewmumspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Cosmic Womb: How pregnancy and baby transitions can change your sense of identityWhat it's like to move through grief in a world that isn't grief-literateCommon things people say that hurt (and what actually helps instead)How to support a friend after pregnancy or baby lossWhat it means to continue mothering your baby even when they aren't here physicallyThe different ways babies in spirit can show up and communicateStaying connected to your baby in everyday lifePregnancy after loss and why it can feel so differentNavigating anxiety and intrusive thoughts during pregnancy after loss Why community is a powerful healing toolConnect with KristinIG: @the.doula.life The Haven Community for Pregnancy after Loss Free community Connect with Emily: IG: @emilythemediumWebsite: emilythemedium.com Other Resources:Use code ETM10 for 10% off all MILKMOON fertility pregnancy and postpartum tonics: https://bit.ly/3uoNYsn

The Brave Talkshow is where real stories meet courageous conversations. With four hosts, four life journeys, and four powerful perspectives, each episode brings honest, heartfelt dialogue about the experiences that shape who we are — and who we're becoming. In this episode, our producer Emily McClean joins us in the studio for a deeply personal conversation about the next generation of motherhood. Together, we explore what it means to break generational cycles without carrying guilt, and how today's choices shape tomorrow's women. We ask the big questions: How many future mothers are you raising right now? What did your own mother do that you want to change — and what do you hope to pass forward? And perhaps most importantly: are you truly parenting your child, or are you trying to heal the child you once were? This is an episode about awareness, growth, and the brave work of rewriting family stories — one conversation at a time.

"I have been pregnant now six times, and I have two living children." Amana Mayfield-Faulkner spent 15 years attending births before she became the mother who needed support. Six pregnancies. Two living children. Four babies who died—including Hartley, her daughter born at full term without kidneys, who lived for just a few moments in her mother's arms. In this episode: → The maiden-to-mother grief that exists even in "healthy" pregnancies → Mothering babies in spirit—what it looks like, how it heals → "Am I still a mother?" navigating identity after loss → Creating altars, rituals, and embodied grief practices → Why not all grief can be expressed through words → Post-traumatic growth and how sorrow unlocks our capacity for joy → The spiral nature of grief and how our bodies hold the memory "Grief doesn't always have to be dark or scary or sad. For me, movement—putting on a song and letting my body show me what grief looks like—has been transformative." CONNECT WITH AMANA: Instagram & Facebook: @ambelove Website: www.amanabelove.com Podcast: The Heart of the Soul Monthly Mother Grief Call for bereaved mothers READY TO TRANSFORM YOUR CALLING INTO CLARITY? If Amana's story mirrors your own and you've been circling this calling to support bereaved mothers—wondering what am I actually building and can this work?— From Loss to Legacy is the 4-week immersion that crystallises your calling into a clear roadmap. ✨ Limited spots ✨ Starts March 19th ✨ Special partner discount available DM me "IMMERSION" on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instituteofhealing_pl/ Stop circling. Start building. OR you can jump into my FREE Masterclass & get a taste of what the Immersion can give you: https://www.sharnasouthan.com/loss-to-purpose-masterclass

Welcome to Episode 139 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting with Dr. Joy Owens. She is a mom of two, the CEO of Butler Travel, which specializes in group and humanitarian travel, and She loves adventure racing and the outdoors.Some of the resources we mention include: Butler Travel: Use code MOM10 for 10% off your booking.The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy*You can connect with Joy via:⁠Butler Travel⁠: Use code MOM10 for 10% off your booking.Instagram: @butlertravel1As always, you can connect with me via:My website: andreafortenberry.comInstagram: @andreafortenberryPre-order my new book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms, releasing April 7th.**Affiliate Link

Get access to 5 Days to Less Stress, More Satisfaction before it closes!     Have you ever felt the quiet, constant pressure to be a "good mom"? The one who stays patient, selfless and grateful, even while running on fumes?   In this episode, Whitney connects with Andrea O'Reilly to examine the expectations mothers carry and the invisible systems shaping their lives. From the concept of the "motherhood wall" to the cultural myths we absorb without realizing it, they explore why so many women feel stretched thin, unseen and perpetually behind, even when they are doing more than enough.   Whitney reflects on how easily we internalize this strain as personal failure. Dr. O'Reilly reframes the story: what if the problem is not you, but the structure you are operating inside? Together, they challenge the myth of the endlessly self-sacrificing "Good Mother," unpack the false divide between working mothers and stay-at-home mothers, and argue for choice, agency and dignity without apology.   This conversation moves beyond coping. It offers language, context and a wider lens. You will leave feeling validated, clearer about what you are carrying, and reminded that your exhaustion is not a character flaw. Press play and step into a more truthful, compassionate narrative.   Here's what you can look forward to in this episode: What the motherhood wall is and how it impacts women beyond just career conversations How cultural norms and systemic structures shape the experience of modern motherhood Why so many moms internalize their struggles as personal failure The lasting impact of the "Good Mother" myth and unrealistic standards The importance of solidarity and community among mothers Reclaiming visibility and value for maternal labor and caregiving work An introduction to matricentric feminism and what it means for mothers today Reflection question to ponder: Is this necessary, and is this good for me and my family?   Learn more about 1:1 coaching with Whitney - book a 15-minute Spark Session   Connect with Whitney: Instagram l Website l 5 Days to Less Stress, More Satisfaction l Tend to Your Soul Toolkit l 10 Soulful Journaling Prompts | Electric Ideas Podcast   Connect with Dr. O'Reilly: In (M)other Words: Writings on Mothering and Motherhood, 2009-2024 | York University

Mothering Like A Boss. How to Mother Like A CEO Ever feel like you're running a small corporation, but without the executive training?

Synopsis:  Why is the sexism at the heart of Trumpism taken so lightly?This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: Donald Trump has a long record of demeaning and berating women. He's also linked to Jeffrey Epstein and his name appears literally thousands of times in relation to what is arguably the biggest, sickest sex abuse scandal ever. So why is the sexism at the heart of Trumpism taken so lightly? In this episode, we look at how sexism functions in today's fascist resurgence with experts Nina Burleigh, Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart and Annie Wilkinson. Burleigh is a journalist, best-selling author, documentary producer, and publisher of “American Freakshow” on Substack. Rev. Washington-Leapheart is a minister, professor, and the first-ever Strategic Partnerships Director at Political Research Associates (PRA), a social justice research and strategy center founded in 1981 by the feminist political scientist Jean Hardisty. In 2025 PRA dedicated an entire issue of their journal to the relationship between gender and authoritarianism, with a lead essay written by Wilkinson. Hear what our guests are taking away from the Epstein story, why authoritarians are afraid of feminism, and how women's leadership poses such a threat to fascists. All that, plus a commentary from Laura on impunity in our times.“It's not just about a sex case. It's not just about the mistreatment of women, I'm sorry to say, because that's a big part of it. It's the underpinning of how Epstein maybe was operating. It's really about influence, foreign affairs, and the way the last 20 years of American foreign policy has played out.” - Nina Burleigh“The most unprotected women in the United States throughout our history have been Black women . . . It's sort of okay for a MAGA influencer to say that Black women have brains that process more slowly than any, and nobody challenges that.” - Rev. Naomi Washington-LeapheartGuests:• Nina Burleigh: NYT Bestselling Author & Journalist; Substack, American Freakshow• Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart: Strategic Partnerships Director, Political Research Associates• Annie Wilkinson: Senior Research Analyst, Political Research Associates Watch the episode released on YouTube; PBS World Channel 11:30am ET Sundays and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio (check here to see if your station airs the show) & available as a podcast.Full Episode Notes are located HERE.Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. Music Credit:  ''Bottom Line (ICE)" radio edit by Wunmi (courtesy of the artist), 'Steppin' by Podington Bear, and original sound design by Jeannie HopperSupport Laura Flanders and Friends by becoming a member at https://www.patreon.com/c/lauraflandersandfriends RESOURCES:*Recommended book:“The Trump Women: Part of the Deal” by Nina Burleigh: *Get the Book(*Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. The LF Show is an affiliate of bookshop.org and will receive a small commission if you click through and make a purchase.) Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:•  Fighting Fascism from Hungary to No Kings: Ezra Levin & László Upor on Trump & Orbán-  Watch / Listen:  Full Uncut Conversation and Episode Cut•  Imara Jones: Countering The Anti-Trans Hate Machine- Watch / Listen:  Episode Cut•  Freedom for Women Requires Abolition Feminism:  Suzanne Pharr & Beth Richie- Watch / Listen:  Full Uncut Conversation and Episode Cut Related Articles and Resources:• Return of the Planet of the Apes:  the All-Boys' Clubs of the Trumpocene, by Nina Burleigh, December 16, 2026, American Freakshow•  Jeffrey Epstein:  the Ultimate Davos Man, by Nina Burleigh, January 23, 2026, American Freakshow•  What We Cannot Do is Be Revolutionaries Except When We're Mothering, by Kenton Wahsington-Leapheart & REv. Naomi Washington-Leaphear, May 10, 2028, Religion Dispatches• Q&A:  Harnassing Our Power to End Political Violence, An interview with Scot Nakagawa and Hardy Merriman, by Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart, November 21, 224, PRA• Gender and Authoritarianism:  A Framework for Analysis and Action, by Annie Wilkinson, April 3, 2025, PRA•  Revenge of the Patriarchs:  Why Autocrats Fear Women, by Erica Chenoweth and Zoe Marks, February 8, 2022, Foreign Affairs• Donald Trump vows to be protector of women ‘whether they like it or not', by Edward Helmore, October 31, 2024, The Guardian• White House Posts Photo Altered to Show Arrested Minnesota Protester Crying, by Tiffany Tsu, Alan Feuer and Stuart A. 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✨ *Your Love Matters:How to Show Your Man the Love He Needs* ✨Marriage can be beautiful—and it can be hard—sometimes all in the very same season. In this live gathering, I want to sit with you heart to heart and talk honestly about why your love truly matters in your marriage, and share simple, meaningful ways you can show your husband the love he needs.This is not about doing everything right or trying harder. It's about understanding one another better, growing closer, and inviting God into the everyday moments of your marriage.Come just as you are. Bring your coffee, your questions, and your real life. You are welcome here.I can't wait to spend this time with you.With love, Deb

It is extremely unhealthy to mother kids while being numb to the present, even if its from grief, depression, trauma or just being overwhelmed.Follow us on Chan & Pods channelSubscribe to the show on YT and on your podcast apphttps://www.bonfire.com/store/the-chanbepoddin-spot/TikTok: @chanbepoddinInstagram @TheczywmbpodcastX @theczywmbpod#parentinginabetterway #cozywomb #thekids https://www.youtube.com/@chanpods Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cozy-womb/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Synopsis:  What does Jeffrey Epstein's scandal have to do with Trump's brand of populist nationalism? We dive into the surprising links between fascism, feminism, and power dynamics on today's show.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: Donald Trump has a long record of demeaning and berating women. He's also linked to Jeffrey Epstein and his name appears literally thousands of times in relation to what is arguably the biggest, sickest sex abuse scandal ever. So why is the sexism at the heart of Trumpism taken so lightly? In this episode, we look at how sexism functions in today's fascist resurgence with experts Nina Burleigh, Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart and Annie Wilkinson. Burleigh is a journalist, best-selling author, documentary producer, and publisher of “American Freakshow” on Substack. Rev. Washington-Leapheart is a minister, professor, and the first-ever Strategic Partnerships Director at Political Research Associates (PRA), a social justice research and strategy center founded in 1981 by the feminist political scientist Jean Hardisty. In 2025 PRA dedicated an entire issue of their journal to the relationship between gender and authoritarianism, with a lead essay written by Wilkinson. Hear what our guests are taking away from the Epstein story, why authoritarians are afraid of feminism, and how women's leadership poses such a threat to fascists. All that, plus a commentary from Laura on impunity in our times.“It's not just about a sex case. It's not just about the mistreatment of women, I'm sorry to say, because that's a big part of it. It's the underpinning of how Epstein maybe was operating. It's really about influence, foreign affairs, and the way the last 20 years of American foreign policy has played out.” - Nina Burleigh“The most unprotected women in the United States throughout our history have been Black women . . . It's sort of okay for a MAGA influencer to say that Black women have brains that process more slowly than any, and nobody challenges that.” - Rev. Naomi Washington-LeapheartGuests:• Nina Burleigh: NYT Bestselling Author & Journalist; Substack, American Freakshow• Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart: Strategic Partnerships Director, Political Research Associates• Annie Wilkinson: Senior Research Analyst, Political Research Associates Watch the episode released on YouTube; PBS World Channel 11:30am ET Sundays and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio (check here to see if your station airs the show) & available as a podcast February 13th, 2026.Full Episode Notes are located HERE.Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. Music Credit:  'Thrum of Soil' by Bluedot Sessions, 'Steppin' by Podington Bear, and original sound design by Jeannie HopperSupport Laura Flanders and Friends by becoming a member at https://www.patreon.com/c/lauraflandersandfriends RESOURCES:*Recommended book:“The Trump Women: Part of the Deal” by Nina Burleigh: *Get the Book(*Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. The LF Show is an affiliate of bookshop.org and will receive a small commission if you click through and make a purchase.) Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:•  Fighting Fascism from Hungary to No Kings: Ezra Levin & László Upor on Trump & Orbán-  Watch / Listen:  Full Uncut Conversation and Episode Cut•  Imara Jones: Countering The Anti-Trans Hate Machine- Watch / Listen:  Episode Cut•  Freedom for Women Requires Abolition Feminism:  Suzanne Pharr & Beth Richie- Watch / Listen:  Full Uncut Conversation and Episode Cut Related Articles and Resources:• Return of the Planet of the Apes:  the All-Boys' Clubs of the Trumpocene, by Nina Burleigh, December 16, 2026, American Freakshow•  Jeffrey Epstein:  the Ultimate Davos Man, by Nina Burleigh, January 23, 2026, American Freakshow•  What We Cannot Do is Be Revolutionaries Except When We're Mothering, by Kenton Wahsington-Leapheart & REv. Naomi Washington-Leaphear, May 10, 2028, Religion Dispatches• Q&A:  Harnassing Our Power to End Political Violence, An interview with Scot Nakagawa and Hardy Merriman, by Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart, November 21, 224, PRA• Gender and Authoritarianism:  A Framework for Analysis and Action, by Annie Wilkinson, April 3, 2025, PRA•  Revenge of the Patriarchs:  Why Autocrats Fear Women, by Erica Chenoweth and Zoe Marks, February 8, 2022, Foreign Affairs• Donald Trump vows to be protector of women ‘whether they like it or not', by Edward Helmore, October 31, 2024, The Guardian• White House Posts Photo Altered to Show Arrested Minnesota Protester Crying, by Tiffany Tsu, Alan Feuer and Stuart A. Thompson, January 22, 2026, New York Times•  Shutdown, federal layoffs take toll on Black women, by AFSCME Staff, November 6, 2025, AFSCME•  ‘We have to keep showing up for each other': In Minnesota, caregiving is a form of resistance, by Barbara Rodriguez, February 6, 2026, 19thenews Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders-Executive Producer, Writer; Sabrina Artel-Supervising Producer; Jeremiah Cothren-Senior Producer; Veronica Delgado-Video Editor, Janet Hernandez-Communications Director; Jeannie Hopper-Audio Director, Podcast & Radio Producer, Audio Editor, Sound Design, Narrator; Sarah Miller-Development Director, Nat Needham-Editor, Graphic Design emeritus; David Neuman-Senior Video Editor, and Rory O'Conner-Senior Consulting Producer. 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Asian motherhood abroad comes with unique pressures — cultural expectations, career demands, identity shifts, and the quiet work of belonging.In this episode of the DAM Parenting Podcast, we're joined by the founder of Second Steep, a community created for Asian working mothers navigating the intersections of career, culture, and care — often without a map and without enough support.Together, we explore:What makes Asian immigrant motherhood distinctLetting go of cultural expectations while staying rootedInterracial marriages and identity negotiationRaising multilingual, culturally grounded childrenHow to introduce culture ethically in diverse cities like AmsterdamThe power of community spaces that don't require explanationWe also talk about Lunar New Year, upcoming community dinners in Amsterdam and Eindhoven, and resources for raising children with cultural pride and emotional safety.A gentle, affirming conversation for Asian mums, immigrant parents, and anyone raising children abroad.

Welcome to Episode 137 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! I'm talking about my favorite productivity practices. Pre-order my book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms: 100 Devotions for Weary and Wonderful Days, on Amazon.* It releases on April 7th!*Affiliate Link

What if parenting could be more about growth and connection than authority?In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James talks with conscious parenting guide and leadership coach Micheline Green to explore a new parenting paradigm rooted in presence, relationship, and inner wisdom. As traditional parenting models fall short, Micheline reframes children not as problems to manage but as powerful teachers shaping the future of leadership. Drawing on her experience as an international athlete, mother, educator, and strategic wisdom partner, Micheline shares how observation, embodied listening, and breaking generational patterns begin with the parent. She explains why conscious parenting is essential for raising emotionally intelligent and compassionate leaders and how parents are being called to evolve alongside their children.Tune in to this episode of Women Awakening: Parenting Tomorrow's Leaders: Why Your Child Is Your Greatest Teacher.Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.Micheline Green is a Strategic Wisdom Partner and Integral Master Coach™, guiding visionary women leaders from high performance to deep presence. With over 25 years of global experience spanning child protection counseling, Waldorf education, executive leadership coaching, and embodied spirituality, Micheline's work bridges intuition, integrity, parenting, and leadership. As Senior Faculty at Integral Coaching Canada, she brings over 16 years of coaching expertise to her transformative work. She is the author of the forthcoming book Leadership Parenting – How to Release Control and Restore Connection for Purpose-Driven Women, Mothering the Next Generation, and supports powerful women in reconnecting with their inner wisdom and relational leadership.Connect with Micheline Green:Website: https://www.michelinegreen.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelinegreen_coach/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micheline-green-m-ed-pcc-978b2532/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichelineGreenCoach Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master's degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology. Author of 6 bestselling and award-winning books, including I Choose Me: The Art of Being A Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.Connect with Cynthia James:Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFreeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms

Stay tuned for the upcoming episode featuring Gloria Joy Sherrod, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Author, Documentary Producer, Content Creator, Mental Health Advocate, and ADHD Coach.

For generations, we humans have been taught that we are superior to the rest of nature, that we alone can reshape all of nature and the environment, to serve our needs, which leads to a sense of separation from nature. At the same time humans have a need to connect and be in nature. In this program, we explore those competing ideas and how they shape our lives, with author William Powers. His latest book is Ripple: An Intimate Exchange of Urgency and Hope Between An Ecologist and His Daughter, which is largely made up of communications between Powers and his young daughter as they navigate a path to reintegrating with nature.

Have you ever felt confused about hearing God's voice? Maybe you've prayed, but you're not sure if the Lord is speaking—or if you're just guessing.Sweet sister, this mentoring is for you. Join us as we talk about easy ways to know when God is speaking, how to quiet the noise, and how to grow in confidence as you walk with Jesus.Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=H2NHLQF9EXJ9G✨ Important Announcement: Dear Mama, in 2026, the Lord has called us to step away from social media so we can go deeper with you in the Radiant Mom Sisterhood. Join HERE for just $4.99 a month or $50 a year, and walk this next season of motherhood with us! **And... we are offering the Radiant Mom Sisterhood for FREE in the month of January to welcome our new mamas! Use code JAN2026 For more information about our ministry, visit our website http://helpclubformoms.comCheck out our YouVersion plans HERE!Our prayer team prays for you every day! Send us your prayer requests at admin@helpclubformoms.com.

Girls and women are driven by one central evolutionary purpose - to protect their bodies well enough to create and sustain life. A woman's survival strategy and inner drive is fundamentally different from a man's because while his is focused on the macro, hers is on the micro.I get into the evolutionary psychology of boys and men in the previous episode which can provide context here.Listen in to learn why girls are hyper-vigilant, show higher rates of anxiety and depression, avoid risk, and invest heavily in politeness and emotionally driven relationships, and much more.SOURCE: Joyce Benenson's book ‘Warriors & Worriers'TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Intro: Why Parents Treat Girls Gently 00:37 — Warriors and Worriers: The Psychology of Girls 01:26 — One-on-One Coaching Announcement 01:54 — The Core Evolutionary Drive: Self-Preservation 03:23 — The Number One Fear: Dying Before Motherhood 05:08 — Historical Mortality Rates & Female Caution 06:19 — The Nursery Study: Susceptibility to Fear 08:18 — Parenting Bias: Protecting the Stronger Sex? 10:31 — Risk Perception: Why Men Do "Stupid" Things 11:51 — Agoraphobia, Claustrophobia & Social Fears 13:06 — Reliability in the Home: Daughters vs. Sons 15:15 — Intellectual Risk: Sticking to the Status Quo 16:19 — Male Fluid Intelligence vs. Female Verbal Skills 17:12 — The Trap of Misdirected Empathy 18:33 — Mothering the Community & Grandmother Wisdom 19:35 — Hypervigilance: Reading Intentions Instantly 20:39 — The Historical Threat of Poisoning 21:37 — Assessing Vulnerabilities in Female Friendships 22:23 — The Politeness Experiment: Disappointing Gifts 25:39 — Textiles, Creativity & Individual Affirmation 28:18 — Outro___________________________If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow.You can also watch the episodes on youtube hereFollow me on Instagram @anyashakhReady to make some life changes? I offer 1:1 mentorship to help you get unstuck, experience your power, and find ease in love and relationships. Book a breakthrough session today - https://calendly.com/anyashakh/1on1se...Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://anyashakh.substack.com (Insights about men and women in your inbox every week)

In this episode of ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis⁠, I'm exploring something that's been stirring in me since a recent book club event inside The Symposium: the way we unconsciously project motherhood onto tarot's female figures. After an insightful conversation in the book club (shoutout to Darcy for naming it so clearly: “Tarot doesn't need another mother”), I couldn't stop thinking about how often cards like Strength, the Empress, and all four Queens get flattened into maternal archetypes.And of course, we're not just doing this in tarot. We're doing this everywhere, all the time. In this episode, I explore:Why the Strength card has become one of my least favorite cards (for now)How projection and cultural conditioning shape our interpretations of female-presenting figures in tarotThe dangers of turning all gentleness and emotional regulation into compulsory/female/motherly careWhat it might mean to view Strength as discernment, regulation, or even female rage instead of caretakingI also talk about the psychological cost of maternalizing every act of compassion and why it limits not only women, but all people across the gender spectrum who wish to express care, leadership, or emotional depth.This episode is part tarot analysis, part cultural critique, and part personal reflection on how we assign meaning to caretaking and why it matters.I close the episode by offering a question for your next reading:In what ways does this card validate me and in what ways does it confront me?Book Referenced: Talismans and TarotDeck used: Tarot Vintage

Welcome to Episode 136 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting with Emily Stroud. As a Christian Financial Advisor and bestselling author of Faithful Finance, Emily knows firsthand how finances can weigh onfamilies, and how grace can transform even the busiest seasons. She is also cohost of the Faithful Finance Podcast. Some of the resources we mention in this episode include:Emily's book, Faithful Finance*Budget worksheet on Emily's websiteJump and Find Joy by Hoda Kotb*You can connect with Emily via:Her website: faithfulfinance.comInstagram: @emilygstroudAs always, you can connect with me via:​My website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠andreafortenberry.com⁠⁠⁠⁠​Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠Pre-order my book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms*⁠⁠⁠⁠*Affiliate Link

Send us a textStephanie Watson, author and founder of "The Table," shares from her new book, Ruth's Need for a Redeemer: A Bible Study on Loss, Loyalty, and Unexpected Love. We linger on Ruth's crossroads moment: return to what's familiar, or risk the unknown with God. It's the same decision we all might face when our Moab feels safe, but our Bethlehem is calling. In Part 2, we pick up our conversation with Stephanie Watson, author of Ruth's Need for a Redeemer, to explore Ruth's bold decision to cling to Ruth—not to her own comfort, and to cling to God's promises lived through Naomi's life. The scene is raw: Naomi urges a return, grief narrowing her vision; Orpah turns back. Ruth stays, and that single act reframes what healthy attachment looks like in a world that often confuses strength with self-sufficiency.Press play for a fresh, grounded take on choice, grief, community, and redemption. If this resonates, share it with a friend, start a table, and leave a rating and review to help others find the show. What are you clinging to today?Support the showBegin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Support the show: Your Donation Matters Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online meeting place for Heartlifters worldwide. Download the 2025 Advent Guide: The Great Glimmer Hunt Meet me on Instagram: @janellrardon

We're sharing an amazing teaching by Jackie Davis on Intentional Prayer

Send us a textNew year, new courage. We're stepping across the threshold with two clarifying questions—what is mine to hold and what is mine to let go—and using them to untangle people-pleasing, set clearer boundaries, and build a steadier inner life. A surprising health scare pressed pause and brought sharp focus to the survival patterns that once kept me safe, especially fawning: the reflex to merge, appease, and smooth over to protect connection.I share how I discovered fawning, what it looks like in everyday moments at work, home, and church, and why it's not manipulation but a nervous system strategy. We unpack detachment as compassionate clarity, not distance, and explore how small practices—breath, body awareness, short honest statements—help us move from automatic yes to thoughtful choice. You'll hear how trauma and memory shape quick reactions in the amygdala, and how unfawning invites a slow rewiring toward psychological flexibility, agency, and peace.Listen to E67, AutonomyListen to E149, Reimagining Our Personal Sense of AgencyRead more from Dr. Ingrid Clayton: FawningSupport the showBegin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Support the show: Your Donation Matters Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online meeting place for Heartlifters worldwide. Download the 2025 Advent Guide: The Great Glimmer Hunt Meet me on Instagram: @janellrardon

Do you need a fresh start, Mama? Are there any troubles or burdens you are carrying that you need to leave at the feet of Jesus? Join Deb for a special New Year's Mothering with Deb to help you gain a fresh new vision so you can enter into your new year with joy!✨ Important Announcement: Dear Mama, in 2026, the Lord has called us to step away from social media so we can go deeper with you in the Radiant Mom Sisterhood. Join HERE for just $4.99 a month or $50 a year, and walk this next season of motherhood with us! For more information about our ministry, visit our website http://helpclubformoms.comCheck out our YouVersion plans HERE!Our prayer team prays for you every day! Send us your prayer requests at admin@helpclubformoms.com.

She's giving him everything. Reducing friction. Avoiding hard questions. Making him comfortable.  Hoping he'll finally step up. He won't. Not because he's broken. Because you've told him everything is fine. Kelsey Wonderlin coaches women out of the patterns that keep them stuck: attaching too fast, ignoring red flags, and failing to have the conversations that actually build relationships. In this episode, Adam Lane Smith and Kelsey break down the three mistakes women make in dating: bonding before vetting, compatibility testing too late, and waiting for men to lead conversations they should be co-creating. About Kelsey Wonderlin: Dating coach specializing in helping women attract emotionally available partners. Creator of the Magnetic Dating Lab and the weed-out question framework.

How do we stay cool on a planet that heating up? It's a tough question, because we have been relying on fossil fuels, like coal, oil and gas to keep the air conditioners and fans running, and it is those same fuels that contribute mightily to global warming. Rather than promoting the use of renewable energy sources, it appears we are going to be using even more oil, gas and coal. So we turn to an architect to get some ideas on designing living spaces that are as highly energy efficient as possible.

Wendy B. Correa is a former music industry insider, radio DJ and now author with the release of her new book: My Pretty Baby  (She Writes Press, Nov. 2025). Approximately 64% of adults in the U.S. have experienced at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE) before age 18, and nearly 1 in 6 people (17.3%) report experiencing 4 or more, according to the CDC. Wendy is on a mission to destigmatize and educate about ACEs and their effect on mental health through her new book. Meet former music industry insider, radio DJ and now author Wendy Correa. In My Pretty Baby, Wendy writes about her own riveting journey with ACE, including her time in celebrity circles, spiritual practices and a lifetime of healing from childhood trauma. The book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and an urgent reminder that healing requires honesty, community and hope. Correa writes about being traumatized as young woman escaping a violent home, moving to California to discover herself, and along the way finds a career in the music industry, dates celebrities – Guns N' Roses' Slash would sit on the edge of her desk and flirt with her, hangs with music legend Joni Mitchell, meets Beatle's drummer Ringo Starr at her first AA meeting, and becomes journalist/author Hunter S. Thompson's assistant - only to uncover a devastating family secret decades later. In this episode we discuss: CELEBRITY ENCOUNTERS & SELF-WORTH: How Ringo Starr, Joni Mitchell, and Hunter S. Thompson shaped Wendy's journey of self-discoveryRECLAIMING LIFE AFTER TRAUMA: Her 40+ year healing journey using Buddhism, Native American practices, 12-Step programs, EMDR therapy, plant medicine and moreFAMILY ESTRANGEMENT & FORGIVENESS: How uncovering a long-hidden truth brought the closure she had always sought and discovering, finding and getting to know her half-sister.A CULTURAL CALL TO ACTION: Why our society must do more to address ACEs and support trauma recoveryBATTLE WITH ADDICTION: her journey abusing alcohol, nicotine and cocaine, and the turning point to become soberAbout the book: After escaping a turbulent home life, Correa's path of self-discovery encompasses Buddhism, yoga, meditation, plant medicine, Native American sweat lodges and vision quest, 12-Step programs, and psychotherapy. Along the way, she had extraordinary experiences: singing “Give Peace a Chance” on the Rose Bowl stage with rock 'n' roll royalty, working at A&M and Geffen Records, and spending time rock legends (mentioned above). Her life changes when she moves to Aspen and becomes a radio DJ and assistant to legendary writer Hunter S. Thompson. There, she meets her future husband and begins to build the family she had longed for her whole life. Despite her newfound peace, she is repeatedly drawn back into her family of origin's dysfunction. It is only after her mother's death that Wendy uncovers a painful family secret that finally answers her lifelong question: What really happened to my family?NYT bestselling author Sharon Salzberg says of Wendy's book: “In her deeply personal and candid memoir, My Pretty Baby, Correa's vivid storytelling penetrates the depths of her suffering with honesty and compassion, reminding readers that it is never too late to heal our traumas to live a life based in loving awareness."Wendy is also a yogi, hiker as well as a licensed massage therapist. Wendy holds bachelor's degrees in psychology and theater arts and has contributed articles to Mothering magazine. A wife and mother, she resides in Denver, Colorado. For more info: www.wendybcorrea.comhttps://www.instagram.com/wendybcorrea/https://www.threads.com/@wendybcorreahttps://substack.com/@wendycorrea

Send us a textA Christmas Eve Meditation for You, MomThe day is loud, the list is long, and yet a quiet song can steady the heart. We pause for a short Christmas Eve heartlift, reading Mary's Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55, The Voice translation) and letting its courage seep into the places where we feel stretched thin. This isn't soft-focus sentiment. Mary's prayer names a great reversal: the proud scattered, the lowly lifted, the hungry filled. That vision speaks to the kitchen, the table, and the tangled emotions of hosting and holding a family together.We share the context behind the Magnificat using The Voice translation, then read it slowly so each line can land. Along the way, we draw out why these ancient words are so modern: God's attention rests on the overlooked, dignity comes to those who serve in silence, and mercy doesn't expire with the season. If you've ever felt like your holiday labor is invisible, this reflection says what the gospel says—God notices you. The blessing is not reserved for stained glass; it meets you in flour-dusted hands and late-night wrapping sessions.You'll also hear a simple practice: craft your own Magnificat for the day. Start with gratitude, name a place where you long for God's reversal, and end with trust that mercy endures from generation to generation. Use it as a breath prayer between tasks or as a centering line before guests arrive. By the end, expect to feel seen, steadied, and ready to step back into the celebration with a fuller heart.If this Christmas heartlift encourages you, share it with a friend who needs calm today, subscribe for future reflections, and leave a quick review so more weary hearts can find their way here. Merry Christmas, Heartlifter.Support the showBegin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Support the show: Your Donation Matters Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online meeting place for Heartlifters worldwide. Download the 2025 Advent Guide: The Great Glimmer Hunt Meet me on Instagram: @janellrardon

Dear Sweet Mama,In the busyness of the season, it's easy to forget something so important. Christmas isn't our birthday. It's Jesus' birthday.So how would our Savior want us to celebrate His special day?Join me for this week's Mothering Monday as I share heartfelt encouragement and simple, practical ideas to help you slow down and experience a truly meaningful Christmas centered on Jesus.I'd love to spend this time with you.With love,Deb and The Help Club for Moms✨ Important Announcement: Dear Mama, in 2026, the Lord has called us to step away from social media so we can go deeper with you in the Radiant Mom Sisterhood. Join HERE for just $4.99 a month or $50 a year, and walk this next season of motherhood with us! For more information about our ministry, visit our website http://helpclubformoms.comCheck out our YouVersion plans HERE!Our prayer team prays for you every day! Send us your prayer requests at admin@helpclubformoms.com.

Guide: Tina Conroy Did you know there's MAGIC in your Meditation Practice? Say Goodbye to Anxiety and Hello to More Peace & More Prosperity! Here Are the 5 Secrets on How to Unleash Your Meditation Magic https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secrets Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Find a comfortable place un disturbed...Sit with your back straight and feet placed on the ground... Thank you. Mother Earth for keeping us grounded and supported.....we welcome in this energy healing from you today.....bring any intentions to your mind now.....we seal this in for the highest and greatest good.... Take a long deep breath. Close down your eyes....put all the attention on your breathing... slowly and deeply.... Notice how the air enters and exits your body... Being still and present.....focus on the rise and fall of your chest Bring the attention to your beating heart.... Feel the energy of your heart expand as you place the attention there.... Feel your heart opening...the vibration of your heart beat moving beyond your physically body......waves of sound humming and beating like a drum Acknowledge that your magnificent heart was made from the earth.... Mothering...and loving.... Send all the stress and tension down through your body and legs to the earth and out the bottom of your feet. Feel the earth beneath you...our planet earth. A living being like us...nurturing our very existence. She provides everything we can ever ask for...... She... Mother Earth is always giving....she gives unconditionally..... She is an example of balance...... balance that we can cultivate in our life. Lets consciously connect to the earth now........... Bring all your attention to the bottom of your feet. Feel. This energy move down through the crust of the earth and many layers....... All the way......down. To the heart of Gaia.... Witness the magnificent energy at the center of the earth....the aliveness at her core...... Now take your awareness into that big ball of light...... move into the sacred heart... feel her all around you and how held and protected you feel........the gentle waves of peace and balance you receive as she shares her wisdom...... Gaia cares so deeply for you and the planet...... From this loving feeling......draw up her energy up..... up...... up...... through your feet and legs..... feel the current swirl upward into your body.. arms face and finally rests at your .........heart..... Your heart fully opens to her....to love her and thank her for her healing energy and vibrations..... Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen  Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life.  If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want!  Namaste, Beautiful,

Welcome to Episode 134 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting with Rachel Marie Kang. Rachel is a New York native, born and raised just outside New York City. A writer and poet, Rachel writes in poignant prose on themes of culture, art, faith, and loss. Her writing has been featured in Christianity Today, Proverbs 31 Ministries, and Hallmark. Rachel is author of Let There Be Art and The Matter of Little Losses. She lives in the New York metro with her husband and two sons.Some of the resources we mention in this episode include: Rachel's (in)courage article, "The Spiritual Practice of Pondering"Let There Be ArtThe Matter of Little LossesYou can connect with Rachel via:Her Website: https://www.rachelmariekang.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmariekangFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachelmariekangAs always, you can connect with me via:My website: ⁠⁠andreafortenberry.com⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠⁠Pre-order my book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms*⁠⁠*Affiliate Link

Send us a textA cave near Bethlehem. Stone, straw, and a light that still reaches us. We follow Saint Nicholas's quiet pilgrimage and find our own footing in a season when headlines blur, and hearts grow tired. The story of Emmanuel, God with us, becomes more than a lyric—it turns into a lifeline you can hold, a place you can enter, a presence you can trust when love feels heavy and the calendar won't slow down.We open with Nicholas's years near Beit Jala, exploring how a humble cave shaped his generous life. From there, we turn to the liturgies of Doug McKelvey's Every Moment Holy, to name the ache of too much information and too little strength. What if the most faithful move is to honor creaturely limits? What if justice and mercy begin with yielding the unbearable to the One whose shoulders can carry it? That shift reframes compassion, helping us respond to real needs that intersect our actual lives—family tensions, impatient lines, neighbors on edge—without going numb.Along the way, we offer simple prompts to list your griefs, discern your small share in God's redemptive work, and carry a single phrase of Scripture through the week. The goal isn't to escape reality; it's to live it with Emmanuel—fully God, fully human—beside you.If this speaks to you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs rest, and leave a quick review to help others find this space. What burden are you ready to place on God's stronger shoulders today?Support the showBegin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Support the show: Your Donation Matters Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online meeting place for Heartlifters worldwide. Download the 2025 Advent Guide: The Great Glimmer Hunt Meet me on Instagram: @janellrardon

Sweet mamas, the holidays can be such a beautiful time… but they can also stretch our relationships to the limit. Whether it's tension with family, stress in your marriage, or navigating expectations with grace: you are not alone.Join us this Monday for a heartfelt Mothering Monday session called “Tips for Loving Well at Christmas.” We'll be sharing simple, biblical tips to help you:Keep peace in your homeLove your people with grace (even when it's hard)Center your relationships on Jesus this seasonLet's walk into Christmas with less pressure and more peace. Come be encouraged, equipped, and reminded that Jesus is our perfect example of love.Check the Printables in here:-https://helpclubformoms.com/mothering-with-deb-how-to-pray-over-your-home/-https://helpclubformoms.com/mothering-with-deb-prayers-for-a-joyful-peaceful-christmas/

Send us a textWhat if love didn't start with your effort but with God's presence moving toward you? This guided, unhurried reading of 1 John 4:7–21 explores a radical claim—God is love—and shows how that truth can steady anxious hearts, transform relationships, and make faith visible in everyday life.We walk through the text line by line, hearing how the sending of Jesus redefines love as concrete and self-giving. Together we consider why living in love means living in God, how the Spirit anchors our assurance, and what it looks like to “live like Jesus” in the world. The passage dismantles the fear of punishment, replacing it with confidence rooted in perfect love that drives out fear. Then it turns the spotlight on practice: if we say we love God, we must love the people we can see—especially the difficult ones. That challenge is not a burden to earn approval but an overflow of being loved first.Along the way, we pause for reflection. What is your picture of God? How does that picture shape your capacity to receive love and extend it to others? With a simple invitation to open your hands and welcome a fresh touch of grace, this episode blends scripture, stillness, and honest questions that lead to action. If you've been craving a faith that feels less like striving and more like abiding, these words offer both clarity and comfort.Listen and share with someone who needs courage today. If this resonated, follow the show, leave a review to help others find it, and tell us: where do you want perfect love to quiet fear in your life?Support the showBegin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Support the show: Your Donation Matters Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online meeting place for Heartlifters worldwide. Download the 2025 Advent Guide: The Great Glimmer Hunt Meet me on Instagram: @janellrardon

Send us a text"Understanding is the essence of love" (Thich Nhat Hanh).The quiet before wonder can change everything. We move through Advent by stepping into the story of Saint Nicholas—not the myth, but the young man whose hidden generosity saved daughters from slavery and modeled a love that protects dignity. From that spark, we explore how real love is trained, not assumed: a discipline of attention that seeks to understand first, then act with compassion, joy, and freedom.I share why understanding is the essence of love and how it becomes a practical way forward when relationships feel stuck. Drawing on Thich Nhat Hanh's wisdom, we test our affection with two questions: Does this love bring joy, and does it protect freedom? Then we get tactical with Nonviolent Communication, reframing conflict from a win-lose standoff into a process grounded in connection before strategy. You'll learn to name needs clearly, separate needs from solutions, build trust through empathy, and translate requests into positive, actionable language—skills that can change your family table, your marriage, and your holiday gatherings.Threaded throughout is a faith-centered reminder that no human can meet every need we carry. Rooting our belonging in God lightens the load we place on those we love and helps us set boundaries that honor both safety and dignity. With stories of courage, hard choices, and repair, we map a path to wholehearted living where generosity is quiet, presence is powerful, and hope is stubborn.If this conversation helps you breathe deeper or love better, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to help others find the show. What relationship will you train your heart for this week?Support the showBegin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Support the show: Your Donation Matters Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online meeting place for Heartlifters worldwide. Download the 2025 Advent Guide: The Great Glimmer Hunt Meet me on Instagram: @janellrardon

“He took him outside and said, ‘Look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them.' Then he said to him, ‘So shall your offspring be.'” (Genesis 15:5 NIV)Hello sweet friends! Instead of Mothering Monday, we're sharing a special December teaching inside your Mothering Kit called “Beneath the Starry Nights.”In this beautiful seven-day devotional, Macy invites us to look up just like the moms, shepherds, patriarchs, and prophets did throughout Scripture—and remember the awe and wonder of God written in the skies. From Genesis to Revelation, we see His story stretched across the heavens, reminding us of His majesty, His power, and His tender care for each one of us.This month, as you read, meditate, and “chew” on the Word like a peaceful little sheep, we pray you feel God's nearness and His delight over you. He knows every star by name… and He knows you by name.

Since the age of 8, she's been the one holding her mother together and shouldering adult responsibilities long before her time. Now, as an adult herself, she's ready to step out of the caretaker role and invite her mother to finally be the parent. Esther helps her explore how to loosen these deeply entrenched dynamics and create space for a more balanced, reciprocal relationship. Esther Callings are a one time, 45-60 minute interventional phone call with Esther. They are edited for time, clarity, and anonymity. If you have a question you would like to talk through with Esther, send a voice memo to producer@estherperel.com. Producer's Note: When our anonymous guests do a session with Esther for the podcast, it is an act of generosity for everyone who listens. These sessions are meant not only to support the people in the room with Esther, but all of us who learn from their stories. Our stories have many chapters, and what you hear is just one moment in someone's journey. So even though the sessions are anonymous, please remember that real people are behind them and they may be reading your comments. Also, please join me on Entre Nous, my new home on Substack for anyone who wants to live, love, and work with more connection and imagination. I invite you to sign up and become a free or paid member at estherperel.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we conclude our series on the Holy Work of Mothering (https://elisabethelliot.org/hwm). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - The Holy Work of Mothering-4_Teaching Your Children to Work - The Holy Work of Mothering-5_Discipline Order and Love We also hear from special guests: - Elisabeth Martin - Eileen M. Chambers and Kathy Gilbert --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we continue our series on the Holy Work of Mothering (https://elisabethelliot.org/hwm). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - The Holy Work of Mothering-2_Emptiness and Fulfillment - The Holy Work of Mothering-3_Spiritual Mothering We also hear from special guests: - Elisabeth Martin - Donna Otto --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.