Thriving In Motherhood Podcast

Linsey shares her experiences in motherhood going from being a masters student with one child, to a full time stay-at-home mom with two children, to a business owner and developer of games with three children.  She believes in teaching her children to be independent as well as creating a strong family culture.  These two priorities have helped her navigate these different seasons of life confidently without guilt.

Kristen Shaeffer is the mother of five very different children - from each other and her.  She shares how she has learned to parent, love, and enjoy the different personalities in her home.  She also talks about how some of her interests and passions have developed while she has been a mother.

Korea Tabor is the mother of four children, including almost two year old twins.  She was a teen mom who not only graduated from from high school but also earned her bachelors and masters degree.  She shares some pivotal moments in her motherhood journey and how she learned to let people in and not "block her own blessings" from God.

This week's episode is all about taking a few moments to reflect on your own recent growth as a mother.  I share a few of my own recent epiphanies of growth relating to how I view my day, getting stronger in the physical work required, how I deal with sleep, and doing more of what I love with my kids - all with the hope that you will recognize your own growth.  Next week we'll be back to another interview with an amazing mother!

Elise Powell is a mother to three children who always has a entrepreneurial project in the works. Today she shares part of her journey to becoming content with her role as a mother as well as discovering her need find a new way to measure her growth and accomplishments.  This interview is full of wisdom about investing in your kids now and experiencing joy in the moment as well as looking to the future and seeing the potential for their family.

Caitlin Spencer spent years closely observing and learning from other mothers before becoming a mother to her sweet little girl. She shares the wisdom and priorities that she is working to establish in her own home from ending the day listing all the qualities she sees in her daughter to how she is teaching her that other people matter. 

Phoebe Cook married young with plans of continuing her education with graduate school. Instead she followed God's plan for her family and had her first child while finishing her bachelors degree.  Now as a mother to three young children, Phoebe shares her journey of how she has slowly changed her dreams to match God's plan and embrace her role as a mother and make it her own.

Meri Schuhmacher-Jackson is the mother of four boys, three of which have type 1 diabetes.  In September of 2012 her husband died after being diagnosed with Metastatic Melanoma in February of that year.  Today she shares so much wisdom about living in the present moment, making memories instead of being anxious about ramifications, and connecting with God throughout the day to help carry the burdens of life.

Rachel Garrett is an incredible mom to two little boys who also has a photography business and a company, Nutrikids, that she runs with her husband.  Today she shares how all of things developed slowly in a long timeframe and that they are a result of following little promptings and moments of inspiration.  Rachel is navigating balancing full time motherhood with entrepreneurial ventures she feels like she is supposed to be doing right now and are part of her personal mission.

This week Jessica Jackson discusses how she is trying to make home a place where she feels "at home" and nurtured, as well as her children.  She also talks about a few key moments and resources that have shaped her priorities and vision of motherhood, including incorporating principles of positives psychology into their days and helping her children develop a relationship with God.

Six years ago Brittany Fisher had an accident that left her a T12 paraplegic.  Since that time she has graduated from college, taught school, married, and now has a little boy.  She sees the magic of motherhood despite her physical limitations. Brittany shares so much wisdom in this episode from being content with her circumstances to being a little kinder to everyone around us. 

Madeline has made it her life's mission to make everywhere she is her own happiest place on earth. She developed this mission statement while teaching 4th grade and being trained in the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Leader in Me program. She saw her students' lives transformed at the Title 1 school as they developed these habits. She shares how the 7 Habits have shaped her as a mother and parent and helps her fulfill her mission of creating a happy life.

Kim Routsong is the mother of seven children, all with unique personalities.  At the heart of this episode is the theme of unconditional love, woven through stories of living with a son with aspergers and enforcing boundaries with teenagers.   She also shares how she has made teaching sufficiency a priority in their home with systems that have worked for years.  Kim is confident and committed to her role as a mother and relies on God for his guidance and power.

Leslie Johnson is the mother of six children ranging in ages from 27 down to 16.  She shares the little things she has done over the years that has had a huge impact on creating a strong family culture.  She also talks about how she was shaped during her time living internationally with young children, raising a son with disabilities, and her experience with the death of her infant daughter.  Leslie chooses to look on the bright side, enjoys her children, and embraces the journey of motherhood.

Sarah Machado has been living with postpartum depression or bipolar disorder for the duration of her motherhood experience.  As an incredible mother of three young children, she shares how she manages each day as well as wisdom for working with her spouse to face the challenges that come with chronic mental illness and being clear about her priorities and personal abilities and limitations.