Podcasts about mothering

"I have come to believe something that sounds simple and is anything but: if Mothering were the axis around which we revolved, we would liberate the world. By Mothering I do not mean the biological act of giving birth, or the domestic role that has been used to confine us. I mean the practice – available to all people, in all bodies – of tending to life with full presence: protecting it, nourishing it, teaching it to know itself, trusting it."These are the words of our guest this week, mother, writer, scholar and activist: Zineb Mouhyi in her forthcoming book series, on 'Mothering Liberation'. She defines mothering as the everyday politics - available to all people in all bodies - of tending to life and making every child ours. The book series will be made of three books. The first on mothering ourselves, the second on mothering our children, and the third on mothering the world.Zineb has been an advocate for social change through education, notably through the charitable organizations she co-founded — YouthxYouth & the Weaving Lab — and through her PhD research on the role of education in the Palestinian liberation struggle.  I've been privileged to read the early chapters of her books as she is writing them (a courageous act in its own right) and can safely say that this is one of those life-changing works that could move us all to the collective tipping point we need.  At a time when the world feels increasingly unstable, making a commitment to the flourishing of all life is central to the way forward.  Enjoy!LinksZineb's website Zineb on LinkedInEpisode #141 of Accidental Gods —About Accidental Gods—We offer three strands all rooted in the same soil, drawing from the same river: Accidental Gods, Dreaming Awake and the Thrutopia Writing Masterclass Our next Open Gathering offered as part of our Accidental Gods Programme is 'WALKING THE PATH OF THE INNER WARRIOR' which will run on Sunday 28th June 2026 from 16:00 - 20:00 GMT - details are here. You don't have to be a member of Accidental Gods to come along - but if you are, all Gatherings are half price.If you'd like to join us at Accidental Gods, this is the membership where we endeavour to help you to connect fully with the living web of life. If you'd like to train more deeply in the contemporary shamanic work at Dreaming Awake, you'll find us here. If you'd like to explore the recordings from our last Thrutopia Writing Masterclass, the details are hereManda and Louise both offer one-to-one Mentoring Calls.  Manda is fully booked just now, but if you'd like to contact Louise, details are here.

Kristen Rusch, Ashley Durand, and Dr. Jenny Coffey share their insight on finding hope through the struggles of motherhood. They touched on subjects such as depression, meltdowns, comparison, and being rooted in their identity in Christ. Mothering on Empty Match Your Parenting to Your Kid’s Needs…Now Stages of Motherhood Motherhood in Difficult Situations If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Weekend, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Devorah Segal earned her MD and PhD in Neuroscience at Icahn Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She completed her pediatrics and pediatric neurology training at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and then completed a fellowship in Pediatric Neuro-Oncology at NYU Langone Medical Center.  She is a pediatric neurologist and neuro-oncologist at NYU Langone, where she is associate director of the Neurofibromatosis Center. She treats children with brain tumors and patients of all ages with neurofibromatosis, schwannomatosis, and other brain tumor predisposition syndromes. She also leads several clinical trials treating pediatric brain tumors, neurofibromatosis, and other genetic disorders with neurologic components. She lives in Northern NJ with her husband and 5 kids, all of whom were born during medical school. CONNECT WITH DVORA ENTIN: Website: https://www.dvoraentin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvoraentin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@misconceptionspodcast  

Welcome to Episode 147 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering!  Today I have the privilege of chatting with Nichole Suvar. As a coach, writer, and speaker, Nichole helps Christian women embrace the unfolding of God's work in them, finding peace and purpose through intentional living. Together, they lean into His quiet leading, discovering strength and clarity in the refining spaces of grace. Nichole's passion is to equip women to release overwhelm and walk with confidence in thelife God has called them to. She lives in the Midwest with her husband and three children.Today we're going to talk all about her newbook, I Don't Have to Hold It All Together: Cultivating the Peace of Eden When Feeling Overwhelmed.*Some of the resources we mention include:⁠Restore: Soul Care for Moms tickets Michael Connelly Books*You can connect with Nichole via:Her website: livewithintent.orgInstagram: @nicholejsuvarGet a copy of my new book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms for yourself and/or some mom friends today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠twominutetimeouts.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't forget that you can connect with me via:⁠⁠⁠⁠My website: andreafortenberry.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠⁠*Affiliate Link

As a divorced mom, I raised three sons, and for my two youngest, I was doing it completely without their father. I remember the weight of that and the realization that I wasn't "daddy" and I couldn't be, because nature just wasn't designed that way. But I learned a secret while struggling to come up with effective ways to get out of survival mode. Mothering solo doesn't mean parenting alone. I began co-parenting with God, relying on Him to fill the gaps that felt too wide for me to bridge.The strategy started with a hard truth we have to help our sons grasp: God is nothing like men. If an earthly father was absent or unloving, a boy's view of "Father God" is often fractured. We have to reframe that character through our own leadership and by diving into the Word to show them a Father who never leaves. But it doesn't stop with us. I remember when my youngest was 13 and terrified of the calling on his life. I prayed for a mentor, and God provided a youth pastor who was also a court attorney. He was a man of stability and integrity who stayed. Twenty years later, they are still friends. That mentorship didn't just give my son a role model; it gave him a blueprint for manhood.I've always prioritized conversation and community. People used to stop me on the train and ask, "Is that your son? You two talk like you're friends." I took pride in that because I knew I had to be the sum of his influences. Yet, as Jim Rohn famously said, “we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with.” With that in mind, being mindful of the company your sons keep is crucial int keeping him focused on what's important in life. I had to oversee his "circle of five," ensuring he was surrounded by godly peers. Note: The only reason I created a Facebook account was to oversee my son's action on social media. I was terrified that they would connect with unsafe people online. But I needn't worry and I realized I didn't need to keep on eye on them all the time. I encourage you also, to add another layer to your leadership when daddy is absent. Encourage your son to read about biblical role models like David, who was far from perfect but was humble. He recognized when he messed up and embraced God to help him escape trouble. Also, Joseph, who modeled integrity despite the many difficulties her suffered. Finally by building consistent spiritual habits—reading the Word and praying together—our sons can move from fearing their future to embracing their calling. We don't have to live continuously in survival mode. We can help our sons shake the legacy of absence and raise men who will stand strong for generations.While the heart of our mission is spiritual, we must also use the right tools to ensure this message reaches every mother searching for a lifeline.If the idea of God as your Father intrigue you, I encourage you to check out Day 12: God, Our Father in Courage to Believe 21 Day Christian Devotional for Single Moms. It's available in French, German, English, and Spanish on the free Kindle app: https://amzn.to/440sjViIf you have a question or just want to talk, please leave me a message at https://www.jrosemarie.com/contact or WhatsApp: 1 917-994-1329.Something to ponder today: Think about the concept of “co-parenting with God”. What would life look like for you (how would your life change) if you adapted the framework outlined in this episode?https://solomomstalk.mysites.io/podcast-2-copy/helping-your-son-connect-with-god-when-daddy-is-absentThis podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free.Mentioned in this episode:Co-Parenting with God to Break the Fatherless Legacy and Raise Sons of IntegrityParenting solo is not for the faint of heart. But we don't have to do it on our own. This episode is a framework for mothers raising sons as a single parent. It explains how to help your son shake off the legacy of the absentee father. Whether the father is absent through choice or tragedy, this episode is a guide to help you get the help you need to raise boys of integrity and strength.Audible: Get 3 months for $0.99/mCo-Parenting with God to Break the Fatherless Legacy and Raise Sons of IntegrityParenting solo is not for the faint of heart. But we don't have to do it on our own. This episode is a framework for mothers raising sons as a single parent. It explains how to help your son shake off the legacy of the absentee father. Whether the father is absent through choice or tragedy, this episode is a guide to help you get the help you need to raise boys of integrity and strength.Audible: Get 3 months for $0.99/mThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Mothering Through Perimenopause: Why Neurodivergent Parenting Hits Differently If you've found yourself feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering why perimenopause seems to be hitting you harder than everyone else, this episode is for you. Andrea explores the unique challenges of raising neurodivergent and medically complex children while navigating the hormonal shifts of midlife. She explains how years of chronic stress, caregiving demands, disrupted sleep, and the invisible mental load can leave mothers depleted long before they realize they're in burnout. In this episode, you'll learn why hormones are often responding to deeper issues like nervous system dysregulation, cortisol imbalance, poor nutrient absorption, and chronic stress—and why waiting until your child is "better" before taking care of yourself may be keeping you stuck. Andrea shares practical mindset shifts and simple strategies to help you begin prioritizing your own healing, so you can continue showing up for the people who need you most. In this episode, we discuss: Why parents of neurodivergent children experience a different type of chronic stress The connection between burnout, perimenopause, and nervous system depletion How chronic stress impacts hormones, digestion, and the microbiome The belief that keeps many mothers from prioritizing their own health Why self-care is a necessity—not a luxury Practical ways to begin supporting your nervous system today If you're ready to stop surviving and start thriving, this conversation will remind you that your healing matters too.   Ready for more support? Hop into the Thriving Together community here 

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Kristen Rusch, Ashley Durand, and Dr. Jenny Coffey share their insight on finding hope through the struggles of motherhood. They touched on subjects such as depression, meltdowns, comparison, and being rooted in their identity in Christ. Receive a copy of Mothering on Empty and an audio download of "Help for When Motherhood Feels Overwhelming" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

192. How's Your Daughtering? Dr. Allison Alford on Daughtering vs. Mothering, Not Giving Up Too Quickly, Education, and Faith Associate professor and author of Good Daughtering: The Work You've Always Done, the Credit You've Never Gotten, and How to Finally Feel Like Enough, Dr. Allison Alford talks about her American mother, Pamela, who became a family therapist after her daughters reached adolescence. Pamela taught Allison about the importance of education, leaning on faith for strength, and not being too quick to judge - because people can surprise you when you give them a chance. Allison also reflects on her research into the communication between mothers and daughters, the unspoken expectations society places on women, the ways women are often cast as mothers, and how the language we use to describe our relationships shapes the way we live our lives.

How to Reconnect with Your Partner When You've Drifited Apart | FT: Libby FinaylsonCONNECT WITH CHARLENE On Instagram @mscharlenebyars ([https://www.instagram.com/mscharlenebyars] On YouTube @chosentraining ([https://www.youtube.com/@lovestorieswithcharlenebyars](https://www.youtube.com/@lovestorieswithcharlenebyars)) Work with me HERE ([https://charlenebyars.com/](https://charlenebyars.com/)) CONNECT WITH LIBBY FINLAYSON On Instagram @beyond_divorce_coach (https://www.instagram.com/beyond_divorce_coach/) Work With me Here (www.libbyfinlaysoncoach.com) Why do so many women feel a deep sense of disconnection in their marriage but struggle to explain exactly why? They aren't fighting constantly, there's no infidelity, and on paper, life is functional, yet a persistent emptiness remains. In this episode, relationship coach and speaker Libby Finlayson joins us to pull back the curtain on a hidden crisis: the "Silent Divorce."Libby shares her raw, personal story of being completely blindsided when her seemingly happy marriage unexpectedly collapsed. It was a life built on a bustling family farm with three young children where they still laughed, shared a bed, and ate dinner together every night. Through her journey, she realized that a marriage can quietly starve to death without a single shouting match if both partners stop truly connecting.0:00 — Intro & teaser clips1:30 — Host welcomes Libby from Australia3:00 — Libby's bio read 5:00 — How Libby got into this work 6:30 — Life on the farm: marriage, three kids, busy life 9:00 — The cracks she didn't see: two ships in the night 12:00 — Fix-it mode vs. truly listening 15:30 — Husband's "I'm done" — she was blindsided 19:00 — What is a silent divorce? 23:00 — The cooperation stage of marriage explained26:00 — What Libby would do differently looking back 29:30 — Listening vs. fixing: shifting into the feminine 33:00 — Why women feel disconnected but can't explain it 36:00 — Triggers, old wounds & the blame game 40:00 — Domestic violence disclaimer 43:00 — Mothering your partner & making him feel incompetent 48:00 — Men need decompression time 51:00 — Walking on eggshells & losing the spark 55:00 — How to ask "we" questions instead of blame 59:00 — Resentment: the silent relationship killer 1:03:00 — Libby's first marriage vs. how she shows up now 1:08:00 — Self-awareness in her current relationship 1:12:00 — Accountability & the power of listening 1:16:00 — How to work with Libby / closing resources 1:19:00 — Final nugget: stop the blame game, stop the silent divorce 1:22:00 — Outro & subscribe call to action We break down the hidden dynamics of relationship drift, including: The Cooperation Stage Trap: The exhausting phase where raising kids and managing modern life turns lovers into mere logistical teammates, causing a woman to trade her sensual energy for a maternal, hyper-vigilant role. The Danger of "Fix-It Mode": Why stepping into your masculine, problem-solving energy to "fix" your husband's stress instead of simply listening drives a stoic partner into emotional isolation. Is It Your Partner, or Your Wound?: How past trauma and unresolved childhood dynamics project themselves onto our current relationships, creating triggers that we wrongly blame our partners for. Radical Self-Responsibility: How to stop the blame game, trust your gut intuition, and look at your partner with curiosity instead of resentment to breathe life back into your connection before it's too late. If you feel like you are walking on eggshells, losing the spark, or living like roommates with your spouse, this conversation offers an empowering roadmap to fix the communication gap and restore true emotional intimacy.

Kristen Rusch, Ashley Durand, and Dr. Jenny Coffey share their insight on finding hope through the struggles of motherhood. They touched on subjects such as depression, meltdowns, comparison, and being rooted in their identity in Christ. Receive a copy of Mothering on Empty and an audio download of "Help for When Motherhood Feels Overwhelming" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Welcome to Episode 146 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering!  Today I have the privilege of chatting with Jody Hill. She is abestselling author, speaker, and parent educator who helps parents become the loudest and most positive voice in their child's life by harnessing the power of their everyday words. With a BA in Speech Communication, Executive Coaching Certification, and over a decade of hands-on parenting experience, Jody combines practical insight with relatable, real-life stories and easy-to-apply strategies that help parents shift how they speak, support, and show up for their children. She is the author of the Amazon bestseller The Parent's Secret Superpower, which we're going to chat about today!Some of the resources we mention in this episode include:Restore: Soul Care for Moms tickets Raising Mentally Strong Kids by Daniel Amen & Charles Fay*Eight Great Smarts by Kathy Koch*You can connect with Jody via:⁠Her website: itsjodyhill.com⁠Instagram: @jodyhillparentingGet a copy of my new book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms for yourself and/or some mom friends today at ⁠⁠⁠twominutetimeouts.com.⁠⁠⁠Don't forget that you can connect with me via:⁠⁠⁠My website: andreafortenberry.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠*Affiliate Link

This episode of Healing Generations features Sadie Figueroa, a dedicated community leader and mother, sharing her inspiring journey of radical motherhood, social justice, and community healing amidst challenging times. Discover her insights on love, resilience, and the power of collective support in creating a just future.   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 04:20 Sadie Figueroa: A Journey of Activism 07:28 Radical Motherhood: The Influence of Family Values 12:33 Weaving Motherhood into Organizational Leadership 18:12 Navigating Challenges: Community Defense and Joy 23:48 Coping with Cruelty: The Importance of Connection 28:18 The Weight of Leadership and Community Support 31:39 Accompaniment in Crisis: Supporting Families Together 34:09 Finding Joy Amidst Challenges 41:52 Empowering the Next Generation of Women 49:11 The Power of Love and Connection   For more on the Latino Network, visit: www.latnet.org   And to learn more about the National Comadres Network, please visit: Website: https://nationalcompadresnetwork.org/about/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/la.cultura.cura/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/laculturacura Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/national.compadres.network Email: HGP@compadresnetwork.org 

While consumers are trying to cut down on the use of plastics, the oil, gas and petrochemical companies are ramping up their plastic production. In her new book, award-winning journalist Beth Gardiner details the plastic industries manipulation of consumers and the government, while continuing to damage the environment in multiple ways. The book is "Plastic, Inc.: The Secret History and Shocking Future of Big Oil's Biggest Bet".

The Muse Effect — Muse, not Mothering Was, wenn Weiblichkeit nicht automatisch Fürsorge bedeutet? Was, wenn eine Frau inspirieren darf, ohne ständig zu nähren, zu tragen oder sich aufzuopfern? In dieser Folge spreche ich über den Unterschied zwischen Mothering und Muse Energy. Über Frauen, die sich nicht über Mutterschaft definieren wollen — emotional, gesellschaftlich oder biologisch. Über Kreativität statt Caretaking. Über Sinnlichkeit, Freiheit, Selbstbestimmung und die Kraft, einfach zu existieren, ohne permanent gebraucht zu werden. Und noch viel wichtiger: Warum wir uns trotzdem genau über diese Rolle weiterhin nähren. „The Muse Effect“ ist eine Einladung, Weiblichkeit neu zu denken: nicht als Funktion, sondern als Präsenz. Nicht als Rolle, sondern als Energie. Und wer Lust hat auf meinen Workshop um noch etwas tiefer in dieses Thema einzusteigen, der darf gerne am 27.6.2026 um 10 Uhr dabei sein. Es wird eine Aufzeichnung geben, für diejenigen die nicht live teilnehmen können: https://myablefy.com/epl/KcJZMJqwYTQ125u8xybd ✨ Muse, not mothering. Eure Sina

Several years ago, Shalene Roberts sat with her two young children under the age of three, wrestling with thoughts about motherhood and wondering why it was so desperately hard. Pulling out her phone, she poured out her thoughts in a blog post entitled “When Mothering Is Hard and No One Sees.” Unexpectedly, those honest musings went viral, and that heartfelt post has had more than 630,000 views.Now a mother of five, Shalene understands that women everywhere struggle with the all-consuming service of motherhood—feeling unseen and underappreciated. Even those whose motherhood ride has been fairly smooth may wonder if what they're doing is making any difference. The words in Shalene's post gave voice to these questions. And it was out of that post that this book was born.You may be a younger mom or an older mom, a mom of toddlers or teens. The children you care for may be biological, adoptive, foster, or grandchildren. In When Mothering Is Hard and No One Sees, you will feel seen for your own motherhood struggles and challenges. This book helps you gain a new sense of how God views you as you move toward the hope He has revealed to Shalene: a bigger picture of being a mom with an impact that ripples throughout eternity. In creation and in redemption, you were made—and remade—to mother.In these pages, you will discover…God's original design for motherhoodYour position as a daughter of the King, elevating your motherhood roleThe assurance of abundant forgiveness for mistakes and failuresHow God has uniquely equipped you for this sacred role—with your specific childrenHow to find true rest amid the never-ending demandsWhen mothering is hard…God sees. And He will take you from the gritty to the glorious in your journey as a mom. When Mothering is Hard and No One Sees Bruce T Davis Shalene Roberts Shalene C. Roberts is a wife, part-time homeschooling mom of five, writer, photographer, and small business owner. As a former magazine editor, she seeks to inspire women to anchor in Christ, nurture grace-filled families, and foster life-giving homes. Her work has appeared in an array of outlets, including Her View From Home, Motherly, the Thrive Moms Exhale Bible study, the MOPS Blog, MICI Magazine, KirkCameron.com, SHINE magazine, TODAY Parents, Stroll Magazine, and a variety of other publications. Her post “When Mothering Is Hard and No One Sees” has had more than 630,000 views and has been shared worldwide. Shalene has also taught at the Declare Conference and is the author of Bruce the Brave, a heartwarming children's book about courage and faith. Additionally, she is the founder of Lily & Loom, a boutique vintage Turkish rug shop. Lily & Loom rugs have been seen on HGTV, the Magnolia Network, and Fixer Upper: Welcome Home.WebsiteLinkedInWhitaker House

This is the long, unedited version of the episode 191 with Dr. Elinor Cleghorn, a feminist cultural historian, writer, and researcher, and the author of the critically acclaimed Unwell Women and A Woman's Work: Reclaiming the Radical History of Mothering. In this episode, Elinor talks about her British mother, Sarah, who raised her as a single mother, later had two more children, and fostered 50 children. From Sarah, we learn about what makes a great mother; the importance of good humour; how to be both strong and kind; the difference between being kind and always being "nice"; and why we do not need to fix everything. From Elinor, we learn about why medicine has so often failed to understand women's illnesses; the radical history of motherhood; the ways patriarchy has used and constrained mothering; the commercialization of menopause; and many other fascinating topics. To learn more about Elinor and her work, please visit her Instagram here.  Subscribe to Ana's new "Mama Loves…" newsletter here.  To contact Ana, to be a guest, or suggest a guest, please send your mail to: info@thankyoumama.net For more about "Thank You, Mama", please visit: http://www.thankyoumama.net Connect with Ana on social media: https://www.instagram.com/anatajder/ https://www.facebook.com/ana.tajder

Dr. Elinor Cleghorn is a feminist cultural historian, writer, and researcher, and the author of the critically acclaimed Unwell Women and A Woman's Work: Reclaiming the Radical History of Mothering. In this episode, Elinor talks about her British mother, Sarah, who raised her as a single mother, later had two more children, and fostered 50 children. From Sarah, we learn about what makes a great mother; the importance of good humour; how to be both strong and kind; the difference between being kind and always being "nice"; and why we do not need to fix everything. From Elinor, we learn about why medicine has so often failed to understand women's illnesses; the radical history of motherhood; the ways patriarchy has used and constrained mothering; the commercialization of menopause; and many other fascinating topics. To learn more about Elinor and her work, please visit her Instagram here.  Subscribe to Ana's new "Mama Loves…" newsletter here.  To contact Ana, to be a guest, or suggest a guest, please send your mail to: info@thankyoumama.net For more about "Thank You, Mama", please visit: http://www.thankyoumama.net Connect with Ana on social media: https://www.instagram.com/anatajder/ https://www.facebook.com/ana.tajder

Phoebe Klaus, L.Ac, MTOM is a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine specializing in pediatric and teen wellness. A joyful devotee of Mother Earth, she explores the deep relationships between people, plants, and the spirit that connects all living things. From her off-grid home in the Appalachian forest, Phoebe spends her days growing and processing herbs, tending her homestead, and learning from the wisdom of both nature and human culture. She shares this life of wonder and joy with her husband, three teens, baby daughter, and two dogs. In this episode, Phoebe and I talk about her experience of "re-mothering" herself as a result of losing her mother at a very young age. She describes the process of intentionally giving herself the nurturing, safety, and unconditional love that a healthy mother would have provided in her life. Phoebe talks about how this process is a powerful, ongoing act of self-healing rather than a one-time fix. Connect with Phoebe: Email: phoebe.acu@gmail.com  Website: www.abundantnaturalhealing.com Substack: Phoebe's substack Let's Talk About It! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Relationships! Let's Talk About It - the show to help you forge deeper, more meaningful connections and relationships with those around you. If you enjoyed this week's episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review.  You can check out the original songs I have sung in my podcast at Pripo's Podcast Songs. Don't forget to visit our website and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Share your favorite episodes on social media to help others build better, more meaningful relationships. And if our content has helped you forge deeper connections and more meaningful relationships, be sure to help support the show by visiting our Support the Podcast page! Theme music "These Streets" provided by Adi the Monk Sound Production by Matt Carlson  

 Happy Memorial Day, sweet mama.

American award-winning writer Zinzi Clemmons, author of What We Lose and Freedom, talks about her South African mother, Dorothy — an activist and teacher who devoted her life to serving underprivileged Black children. Dorothy teaches us to raise independent daughters by modelling feminism, not just talking about it; to demand respect in every relationship; to show our children what healthy love looks like; and to always have the means to leave if a relationship no longer works. Zinzi also reflects on grief, writing, the realities of apartheid, and the deep connection between teaching and mothering. To learn more about Zinzi and her work, visit her website here.  Subscribe to Ana's new "Mama Loves…" newsletter here.  To contact Ana, to be a guest, or suggest a guest, please send your mail to: info@thankyoumama.net For more about "Thank You, Mama", please visit: http://www.thankyoumama.net Connect with Ana on social media: https://www.instagram.com/anatajder/ https://www.facebook.com/ana.tajder

Pastor Zac preaches out of 1 Kings.

Moms, The Worlds Greatest Unrecognized HeroesScripture References:Matthew 15:21-28Key Points:1.  Moms heroic ways include overlooking ridicule and insults to obtain their childrens needs, be it casting out a demon, physical healing or just something to feed.1 Kings 3:16-282.  Mothering heroes will pray for their childrens salvation and safety daily, they are also willing to let go and entrust them to God so they can grow.Exodus 1:22Exodus 2:1-103.  Jochebed gave birth to Moses and sent him away for safety, by God's grace Moses became royalty and Jochebed nursed him until the time to send him to his new family, what an heroic mommy.John 2:1-124.  A mother knows her childrens potential and limitations,  and when she is saved and led by the Holy Spirit she will help her family experience miracles from simple actions.Proverbs 31:10-26

Welcome to Episode 145 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting with Emma Donaldson. Emma is the founder of Joyful Mama Wellness and a licensed professional counselor and perinatal mental health specialist who supports Christian moms in the postpartum season. She helps new mothers understand postpartum anxiety and depression, emotional overwhelm, and intrusive thoughts—offering support that honors both their mental health and their faith.Some of the resources we mention in this episode include: Fast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz*You can connect with Emma via:Her website: joyfulmamawellness.comInstagram: @joyfulmamamentalwellnessGet a copy of my new book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms for yourself and/or some mom friends today at ⁠⁠twominutetimeouts.com.⁠⁠Don't forget that you can connect with me via:⁠⁠My website: andreafortenberry.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @andreafortenberry⁠⁠*Affiliate Link

In this message joined Darren C. Davis as he interviews his wife Wendy and daughter Savannah on mothering from birth to empty nesting.

In this message joined Darren C. Davis as he interviews his wife Wendy and daughter Savannah on mothering from birth to empty nesting.

John 14:15-21 - Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit 15 “If you love me, keep my commands. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. 18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. 19 Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. 20 On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. 21 Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.”

"She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” Proverbs 31:27-29 NIVIn today's special Mothering Monday throwback teaching, Deb shares a powerful encouragement for every mama: your motherhood matters deeply to God.

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Are you tired of mothering on autopilot or reactively? Of loving your kids deeply and sometimes losing yourself in the loving?  Of the constant " Am I doing this right?" In our annual Mother's Day episode, we explore "mothering on purpose."  Between us, we have an 8-year-old, a 16-year-old, a 21-year-old, a 26-year-old, and an almost 30-year-old. Each one needs something different.  What is similar is the approach.  "Your approach determines the landing." We get into not fixing, not swooping, holding your tongue, and recognizing that your urgency is not their urgency.  We talk about reparenting yourself in real time and becoming the mother you wish you'd had.  About mothering all the way out into adult children, in-laws, and grandchildren, and Jessie walks through mindfulness tenets as a framework for intentional mothering: patience, non-judgment, trust, letting go, acceptance, curiosity, generosity, gratitude, and paying attention on purpose. Pearls of Wisdom "Your approach determines the landing." Their struggle isn't yours to absorb. Hold it, look at it, put it down. "We are raising children to become adults, not raising children to stay kids." Your urgency is not their urgency. Sometimes love is sitting in silence. You can be the mother you wish you'd had.  Mothering is a long game.  Reflection Questions What tone and energy are you mothering from? Are you absorbing things that aren't yours? Solving problems that aren't yours to solve? What energy or intention do you want to bring to your mothering? Mindful coaching is one of the most powerful ways we know to parent with presence and intention.  Whether you're navigating a teenager, an adult child, or grandchildren, or simply your own urge to fix and swoop — coaching helps you build the skills to mother on purpose. A special invitation: join us at Connect in Nature at Nicasio Creek Farm. Mindfulness and yoga in the redwoods, the yurt, and the gardens. A few spaces are left this summer. Partners welcome. 1:1 Coaching: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/ Connect in Nature & CME Wellness Retreats: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats Free Live-Stream Mindful Yoga: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/yoga Blog: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/jessies-blog Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine Podcast is medical advice. The Healing Medicine Podcast was formerly known as the Mindful Healers Podcast.  

This past Sunday was Mother's Day. Why is it held in such sacred regard? Could it be that a mother's love has something to show us about the love of God? That was the question we wondered about together, at Storyline's Gathering, this past Sunday.

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Sometimes mothers are biological; other times, they're chosen. But often, they're the fiercest people you can have on your side. In this special Mother's Day episode, we'll hear stories about the vital role mothers and caregivers play in confronting the climate crisis. From a midwife providing essential healthcare in one of the most climate-stressed regions on the planet to an organizer who leads a network of over a million caregivers demanding cleaner air and a healthier future — these women show what it means to protect people in a changing world. Guests:  Dominique Browning, Co-Founder and Director, Moms Clean Air Force Neha Mankani, Founder, Mama Baby Fund; Climate Advisor, International Confederation of Midwives Shohreh Karimipour, Former Regional Water Engineer, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation; Kousha Navidar's Mom For show notes and related links, visit ClimateOne.org/podcasts. Highlights: 00:00 Intro 00:25 Shohreh Karimipour on instilling care for the environment 07:49 Dominique Browning on founding Moms Clean Air Force 12:36 Dominique Browning on framing climate around children's health 15:10 Isla and Levi on what their mom has taught them 18:28 Dominique Browning on leading and dealing with federal rollbacks 23:47 Dominique Browning on how her approach is different 29:44 More mom stories 34:06 Neha Mankani on midwifery as a climate resilience strategy 35:54 Neha Mankani on connecting reproductive care to the climate crisis 38:39 Neha Mankani on the healthcare system in Pakistan 45:30 Neha Mankani on how climate impacts men and women differently 49:15 Neha Mankani on being able to serve in her role ********** Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today at patreon.com/ClimateOne.  Ad sales by Multitude. Contact them for ad inquiries at multitude.productions/ads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes mothers are biological; other times, they're chosen. But often, they're the fiercest people you can have on your side. In this special Mother's Day episode, we'll hear stories about the vital role mothers and caregivers play in confronting the climate crisis. From a midwife providing essential healthcare in one of the most climate-stressed regions on the planet to an organizer who leads a network of over a million caregivers demanding cleaner air and a healthier future — these women show what it means to protect people in a changing world. Guests:  Dominique Browning, Co-Founder and Director, Moms Clean Air Force Neha Mankani, Founder, Mama Baby Fund; Climate Advisor, International Confederation of Midwives Shohreh Karimipour, Former Regional Water Engineer, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation; Kousha Navidar's Mom For show notes and related links, visit ⁠ClimateOne.org/podcasts⁠. Highlights: 00:00 Intro 00:25 Shohreh Karimipour on instilling care for the environment 07:49 Dominique Browning on founding Moms Clean Air Force 12:36 Dominique Browning on framing climate around children's health 15:10 Isla and Levi on what their mom has taught them 18:28 Dominique Browning on leading and dealing with federal rollbacks 23:47 Dominique Browning on how her approach is different 29:44 More mom stories 34:06 Neha Mankani on midwifery as a climate resilience strategy 35:54 Neha Mankani on connecting reproductive care to the climate crisis 38:39 Neha Mankani on the healthcare system in Pakistan 45:30 Neha Mankani on how climate impacts men and women differently 49:15 Neha Mankani on being able to serve in her role ********** Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on ⁠Patreon⁠, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today at ⁠patreon.com/ClimateOne⁠.  Ad sales by ⁠Multitude⁠. Contact them for ad inquiries at ⁠multitude.productions/ads⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us at 1440, June 11-13th, 2026: Click to learn moreIf you've ever felt like you were failing at something you were supposed to be naturally good at – this conversation will set you free.Elinor Cleghorn is a feminist historian and the author of A Woman's Work: Reclaiming the Radical History of Mothering, and in this deeply personal, wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Mindy, she unpacks one of the most important questions of our time: why has motherhood been so diminished, misunderstood, and so weaponized against the very women who do it?From the myth of the perfect maternal instinct to the constructed guilt that has silenced women for centuries, from the empty nest to the role of fatherhood in healing the masculine wound, this conversation goes everywhere. It's equal parts history lesson, permission slip, and love letter to every woman who has ever given everything to raising a family and wondered whether she was doing it right.Spoiler: you were.A Woman's Work by Elinor Cleghorn is available in bookshops and online now. Find Elinor on Instagram at @elinorcleghorn.For more resources related to today's episode, visit the podcast episode page: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep338  Connect with Dr. Mindy:Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy's newsletter Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

Ready to feel all the feelings? Sarah and Jane sit down with author and mystic Perdita Finn on the eve of the launch of her new book, Mothers of Magic: Summoning the Wisdom of Our Ancestors — and the timing feels nothing short of divinely arranged. Perdita is also the author of Take Back the Magic: Conversations with the Unseen World, and this episode picks up right where that book left off: the dead are not gone, they are available to help us.  What unfolds is one of the most resonant conversations Medium Curious has ever had. Perdita brings her gift for poetic, grounded storytelling to questions that couldn't feel more urgent: What does it mean to be un-mothered in a culture designed to make mothers fail? How do we reclaim the grandmothers who were silenced, reduced to diagnoses, cornered by circumstance? And how do we connect with them now, across the veil, when we need them most? Perdita shares the story of her grandmother Nellie — a woman she only knew as a stroke victim, but who she discovered, through diaries found after her mother's death, to be a complicated, extraordinary soul worth claiming. She talks about the forget-me-nots blooming in her yard three weeks early on book launch day, carried from England to America by her grandmother, and what it feels like to offer this book to her. The conversation moves through the lost village of mothering — how before civilization, a mother was anyone who cared, regardless of gender or biology — to the very practical question of what to do with all of it: the grief, the rage, the overwhelm, the headlines. Perdita's answer is to delegate to the dead. She opens every morning with her worries and calls on her team on the other side, from her late dentist to the survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, trusting that the dead can hold what we cannot. This episode will leave you crying, laughing, and reaching for your own grandmother's hand across whatever distance separates you. Key Takeaways The dead are still available to us. Perdita opens every morning by calling on her team on the other side — ancestors, teachers, friends, even those we've lost to historical atrocity — and asks them to help carry what feels too heavy to hold alone. This isn't metaphor. It's a daily practice with real effects. Our grandmothers were more than the stories we were told about them. Many of us inherited a reduced version of who our grandmothers were — shaped by trauma, mental illness labels, silence, and the limits of the era they lived in. Their diaries, their objects, their dreams can give them back to us as full human beings. Fretting is a form of prayer. Perdita reframes worry not as weakness but as creativity at work — an act of turning something over, wearing away at a problem, spinning new possibilities into being. Our anxious minds are also our most generative ones. Before civilization, a mother was an adult who cared. Mothering wasn't defined by gender or biology. It was communal, expansive, and distributed across a whole circle of people. Reclaiming that definition is not just healing — it's resistance. We are all psychic, and we have been trained out of it. Perdita's own precognitive dreams were met with terror by her mother, and she shut them down. When we silence those gifts in children — and in ourselves — we lose our most essential line of communication with the unseen world. The goal isn't just your lifetime. Perdita encourages thinking in terms of 49 generations — roughly 1,200 years. What prayer would you want to still be praying then? What healing are you beginning now that you may not live to see complete? Quotable Moments "What we long for are the arms and the embrace of a circle of mothers — a circle of grandmothers, a circle of beings who know who we are and want us to be who we are." "If we weren't adored by a group of women who loved us in life, just know: you are adored by beings beyond measure who love you from the other side." "We need less children in the world and more mothers." "A knot, an obstacle, a problem, a rift — becomes an opportunity for magic with the dead." "If we remember we're all each other's mothers, we're going to stop clear-cutting the forest and mountaintop mining and putting each other in solitary confinement." Resources and Links Mothers of Magic: Summoning the Wisdom of Our Ancestors by Perdita Finn — https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/perdita-finn/mothers-of-magic/9798894140667/?lens=running-press Take Back the Magic: Conversations with the Unseen World by Perdita Finn — https://takebackthemagic.com/ Artist Sarah Jarrett (cover art for Mothers of Magic) — https://www.instagram.com/sarahjarrettart/ Perdita Finn's Substack— https://substack.com/@perditafinn Previous Medium Curious episode with Perdita Finn — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-work-with-the-dead-perdita-finn-on-signs/id1726468626?i=1000739450990 Medium Curious' Website: https://www.mediumcurious.com Explore the Intuition & Mediumship Course: https://www.mediumcurious.com Book a reading with Jane Morgan https://www.janemorganmedium.com/ Book a reading with Sarah Rathke https://www.sarahrathke.com/ Jane's Substack: https://janemorgan.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediumcuriouspod/

Happy Self-Mothering Day! This week we explore how self-mothering—developing your Inner Nurturer—can help you break free from the cycle of emotional eating, starting over, and self-criticism. When you learn how to support, guide, and listen to yourself instead of judging or controlling… real, sustainable change becomes possible. If you're ready to shift from self-sabotage to self-leadership—and finally create lasting weight mastery—this episode is for you. Come on in!   Self-Mothering Day Special through May 12th Special Discount on the 30-Day Hypnosis-Based Shift Weight Mastery Process ​Learn More   In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… Why self-criticism keeps you stuck in the weight loss cycle How to use your Inner Nurturer to manage emotional eating and self-sabotage A sustainable approach to food, exercise, and mindset for long-term weight loss   Links Mentioned in the Episode: Join my FREE Masterclass:  "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good." Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD :  Shift Out of Sugar Cravings My book,  From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast?  Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies  

Kimberly Rockwell, Dawn "Sam" Alden, and Lauren Torres talk about what it feels to walk through life as a woman in a large body, what feedback women receive about their bodies, and how the current emphasis on thin bodies to the exclusion of everything else can destroy us both from within and without. What messages did we absorb from our parents about what size was optimum for women? Why do we still believe the "calories in, calories out" message, despite it being just plain bad science? Why don't we understand more about what really affects our body size? And why does it freaking matter anyway???

What does peace look like in motherhood when life doesn't go as planned?In this special Mother's Day episode, Jess sits down with her mom, Deb Hopper, to talk about finding true, biblical peace in the middle of real life. All things: single parenting, unexpected challenges, and letting go as kids grow.This conversation is full of wisdom, honesty, and practical encouragement for any season of motherhood (or honestly, any season at all).Let's go.Don't Miss:Grab Jess's favorite bedding and loungewear from Cozy Earth. Head to cozyearth.com and use the code JESS for up to 20% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth here.Preorder Jess's Book: You Can't Be Brave Until You're ScaredJoin us at Brave 2026! A two-day gathering for Kingdom women in Charleston, SC Grab your ticket!Jess partnered with the Dwell Audio Bible App to create a 5-day devotional, Mothering as a Daughter of God, to help you be filled, held, and rooted in His love. Listen now at dwellbible.com/jess for up to 50% off.

In Today's Mothering Monday  we have a beautiful teaching for you from our May Mothering Kit: Freedom and Healing in Christ ✨ Stress Busting for a Healed and Whole Life ✨If you've been feeling overwhelmed, this is your invitation to come to Jesus and ask Him for more, more peace, more strength, more healing.✨ “You do not have because you do not ask God.” James 4:2 ✨And as you ask, trust that He is working in you too.✨ “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine…” Ephesians 3:20 ✨Come rest in His presence today. He cares for you deeply

Welcome to Episode 144 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering!  Today I have the privilege of chatting with Tim and Mark Shoemaker, authors of What to Say and How to Say It to Your Teen*. Together they have 50+ years of combined parenting and youth ministry experience. Tim is the author of more than 25 books and is a popular speaker at conferences and schools around the United States. Mark has been a youth and family pastor since 2011 and currently serves as a campus pastor and oversees youth and college ministries at The Bridge Community Church in Illinois.Some of the resources we mention include:What to Say and How to Say It to Your Teen: A Parent's Guide to 30 Tricky Conversations*Music by Benjamin Williams HastingsPortable Tire Pump*Standing Desk*You can connect with Tim and Mark via:timeshoemaker.comInstagram: @markshoemaker3Get a copy of my new book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms for yourself and/or some mom friends today at ⁠twominutetimeouts.com.⁠Don't forget that you can connect with me via:⁠My website: andreafortenberry.com⁠⁠Instagram: @andreafortenberry⁠*Affiliate Link

Perdita Finn is the co-founder, with her husband Clark Strand, of the feral fellowship The Way of the Rose, which inspired their book The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary. They are currently at work on their next book together Circles Not Lines: Spiritual Community Beyond Patriarchy.  To find out more about her devotion to “ecology not theology” visit wayoftherose.org In addition to extensive study with Zen masters, priests, spirit workers, and healers, she apprenticed with the psychic Susan Saxman, with whom she wrote The Reluctant Psychic. Perdita Finn now teaches popular workshops on Getting to Know the Dead. Participants are empowered to activate the miracles in their own lives with the help of their ancestors and recover their own intuitive magic. Her book Take Back the Magic: Conversations with the Unseen World is an intimate journey through her recovery of these lost ways. She speaks widely on how to collaborate with those on the other side, on the urgent necessity of a new romantic animism, and on the sobriety that emerges when we claim the long story of our souls. Her next book is Mothers of Magic: Summoning the Wisdom of Our Ancestors, to be released on May 5th, 2026. Perdita begins by talking about the idea of redefining Mothering beyond gender, something that feels so important in today's world where Mothering has been sidelined by the patriarchy. She offers some strong guidance to men about the role of Grandmothers which helps us move towards collective Mothering. So much of Perdita's work and book centers on a calling upon the dead. As such we get to hear how this connects with Mothering, how to speak with the dead, and viewing our worries or fretting as an act of prayer calling out for help from the unseen.  You can connect with all of Perdita's work at https://takebackthemagic.com/ Like, Subscribe!  Watch us on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@dancingwithwaterpodcast Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dancingwithwaterpodcast Support us at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dancingwithwater Find archive conversation from I want what SHE has https://iwantwhatshehas.org/  Learn more about Theresa and her offerings at https://www.anahatakingston.com/  Learn more about Jennifer and her offerings at https://www.cosmicmotherlove.com/

Kayleigh Lobdell speaks with authors Jennifer Case and Chelsea Steinauer-Scudder about each of their recent books about human and beyond-human mothering in this political and ecological moment. The post Mothering in Times of Crisis: A Conversation with Jennifer Case and Chelsea Steinauer-Scudder appeared first on Edge Effects.

Today we're sharing a conversation with our friend Abbey Wedgeworth about how the gospel—and specifically Christ's righteousness—meets you in every part of life, even in the mundane and even shame-filled moments of motherhood. And while we'll focus on the everyday realities mothers experience, this conversation isn't just for moms; whether you're in a season of motherhood or not, this episode will deeply encourage you as you seek to apply the gospel to the ordinary moments of your own life. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FULL SHOW NOTES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ journeywomen.org/episode/mothering-in-christs-righteousness DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Why is it so important to start at the gospel when we think through our mothering and discipleship? What is a “fig leaf covering” that you find in your own mothering? What do you use to make you feel better about yourself that isn't Jesus What could it practically look like for you to clothe yourself in the righteousness of Jesus? Especially in the context of motherhood or discipleship? Where are some areas or issues in your life that you're making a morality issue that's really just a humanity issue? What might you do or implement based on what you learned in this week's episode? FOR MORE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to Journeywomen Ministries: Journeywomen.org/give  Listen on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Android⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a rating & review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interviews do not imply Journeywomen's endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned.  On the Journeywomen podcast, we'll help you know and love God through his Word, find your hope in the gospel, and invest deeply in your local church as you go out on mission for the glory of God.

Jess sits down with counselor and author Debra Fileta to talk about her newest book, People Skills, and what it looks like to build healthier, more peaceful relationships. From emotional triggers to communication habits, this honest conversation will help you grow in self-awareness and change the way you show up, so you can experience more peace in every relationship.Let's go.Don't Miss:Order Debra Fileta's Book, People Skills. Grab Jess's favorite bedding and loungewear from Cozy Earth. Head to cozyearth.com and use the code JESS for up to 20% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth here.Preorder Jess's Book: You Can't Be Brave Until You're ScaredJoin us at Brave 2026! A two-day gathering for Kingdom women in Charleston, SC Grab your ticket!Jess partnered with the Dwell Audio Bible App to create a 5-day devotional, Mothering as a Daughter of God, to help you be filled, held, and rooted in His love. Listen now at dwellbible.com/jess for up to 50% off.

Have you ever felt like God has forgotten you? Maybe you have prayed the same prayer for years and you feel overlooked like "God, why are you not answering this prayer?" I am so excited to have Karen Glasgow on the podcast this week. She is going to share her infertility journey, but more importantly, she is going to share her amazing adoption story of her two sons. I think you are going to love this episode because it offers so much hope. And she is going to talk about a time she felt forgotten by the Lord, but then how the Lord showed up in the most beautiful way. I cannot wait for you to hear her wisdom. She also shares a heartfelt message to birth moms in the podcast that I know will encourage someone who has to make the hard choice to give up their baby for adoption. Her words are filled with gratitude and love reminding the birth mom just how important and special she is. Important Links: 8 Important Truths God Taught Me During My Infertility Journey: Karen shares some truths she needed to learn during the journey to add children to her family. They are beautifully written, and I know will offer hope to anyone walking through infertility. I encourage you to share them other others walking this hard road. SPECIAL MOM STORIES: I love to highlight Special Mom Stories around Mother's Day. For some of us, our mothering journey has had challenges- either getting pregnant, keeping the pregnancy, or struggles after, so I love to give voice to these difficult times. These episodes are filled with honesty and vulnerability as well as practical advice and tips of how we can come alongside and help another mom walking down the same hard road. Check out the following episodes on the Depth Podcasts: Episode 31 (Infertility) Episode 32 (Adoption) Episode 33 (Foster to Adopt) Episode 34 (Step-mom & Special Aunt Role) Episode 81 (Infertility- special episode with Holley Gerth) Episode 82 (loss of a child, foster to adopt) Episode 83 (Mothering a Child with Down-Syndrome) Episode 84 (Motherhood Miracle) Episode 130 (Infertility & Miscarriage) Episode 131 (Infant Loss & Step-mom) Episode 132 (Mothering a Child with Autism and Foster to Adopt) Episode 133 (International Adoption) Episode 134 (Mothering a Child with a Disability). Episode 175 (Infertility & Miscarriage) Episode 176 (Mothering a Child with a rare genetic disorder) Episode 233 (Mother & Son reunite after she gave him up for adoption) Hope these episodes will encourage you that you are not alone on your mothering journey! Bio: Karen Glasgow is a mentor mom at a local church where she encourages young moms along their parenting journey. She knows all babies are a gift from the Lord and is thankful for God's hand in the adoption of her two sons. She has been married to Ernie for 42 years and cannot wait to one day be a grandma.    

Postpartum care wasn't always rushed, clinical, or isolating. In many African-American communities, the weeks after birth were treated as sacred time where families and communities gathered to care for the mother so she could focus on caring for her baby.   In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker talks with renowned midwife, cultural historian, and author Shafia Monroe about the traditions documented in her new book Mothering the Mother: African-American Postpartum Traditions, Recipes, and Healing. Mama Shafia shares how historically rooted postpartum practices—from the 42-day "lying-in" period to nourishing soups, herbal teas, and hands-on community support—helped mothers rest, recover, and bond with their babies.   They explore what's missing from the modern Western postpartum model, how traditional wisdom from Black midwives supported physical and emotional recovery, and why caring for mothers is essential for healthy families and communities.   (02:43) Why Shafia wrote Mothering the Mother and the lack of resources on African-American postpartum traditions (07:47) The love letter to Black mothers and words of affirmation for postpartum parents (11:56) What's missing in modern postpartum care and how Western systems differ from traditional community care (19:06) Hypervigilance, stress, and supporting postpartum healing (21:26) The 42-day "lying-in" period and traditional postpartum rituals (25:45) Postpartum food traditions, soups, and healing foods from African and African-American culture (33:50) Why these traditions matter for all families, not just one culture (37:45) "Mother wit": trusting intuition about your body and your baby (41:25) Advocating for yourself in healthcare and trusting your body during pregnancy and birth   Resources Get Mama Shafia's book, Mothering the Mother: African-American Postpartum Traditions, Recipes, and Healing: shafiamonroe.com/mothering-the-mother/ Learn about the International Center for Traditional Childbearing (ICTC): thenaabb.org/ Read about SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training: smcdoulas.com/ EBB 152 – Shafia Monroe on Traditional Black Midwifery, Spirituality, and Community Advocacy   For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.