Becoming Parents

• mom of 6- 5 bio, 1 adopted • homeschool/roadschool mom • foster mom to 15 over the course of 6 years • Fulltime travel family in our converted tour bus • passionate about cultivating an intentional family culture • 2 grown children, 4 still at home • passionate about strength in marriage and partnership I am a Fulltime homeschooler and travel planner and I teach children's creative dance! I love what I do! FIND HER HERE: Ig: @8people3dogsandasnakeonabus YouTube: 8people3dogsandasnakeonabus --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

Olivia's Mission: Helping Women feel Seen, Heard, and Not Forgotten   The reason WHY she is so passionate about women feeling empowered through parenthood is from her first NOT great experience. Now let's catch up on what it's like to have two kids 18 months apart, toddlers, teething, temper tantrums, sneaking chocolate, wanting to be the best parent, and sometimes feeling like you're failing WHILE going back to school to help other Mama's.   HER FIRST EPISODE: https://youtu.be/LacXqaHKnzM  FIND OLIVIA: https://www.forgetmenotdoulaservices.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

Foster the Family exists to support and encourage foster and adoptive families, mobilize and equip the community and church for foster care and adoption, and advocate for vulnerable children. Jamie C. Finn is the executive director of Foster the Family, the host of the Real Mom podcast, the founder and owner of Goods and Better, and a sought-after speaker for retreats, conferences, and events for foster and adoptive parents. Her popular social media accounts offer a glimpse into the real-life of a foster parent and provide encouragement to thousands of foster parents. At any given moment, Jamie is a mother to four to six children, including her two biological children and two children adopted through foster care. She lives in Sicklerville, New Jersey, with her husband, Alan. Jamie is also the Owner of Goods & Better FIND HER HERE: @fosterthefamilyblog on IG & FB fosterthefamilyblog.com fosterthefamily.org Goodsandbetterstore.com https://www.fosterthefamilybook.com/ Jamie is also the Owner of Goods & Better FIND HER HERE: @fosterthefamilyblog on IG & FB fosterthefamilyblog.com fosterthefamily.org Goodsandbetterstore.com https://www.fosterthefamilybook.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

Elizabeth King is a Certified Fertility Health Coach, Master Certified ICF Life Coach, Birth & Bereavement Doula, and New Parent Educator. Her mission is to help people of all backgrounds conceive a healthy baby and carry to term. After having 3 children of her own after the age of 40, Elizabeth believes taking a more holistic approach is the key to success when attempting to conceive. Now she has helped hundreds of women achieve their dreams of conception and parenthood in 20+ countries around the world. She supports clients through natural fertility, infertility, IVF, miscarriage loss, early pregnancy PTSD, and new parent support. With over 30k followers on Instagram, Elizabeth is the host of the Podcast, Pretty Little Tribe.  For her expertise, she has been featured on Good Morning Washington and ABC 10 Sacramento, in Parade Magazine and Romper, on podcasts, The Transition Channel and The Bachelor to the Burbs and she is a contributor to the book Naturally Conceived. FIND HER HERE:  www.elizabethking.com https://www.instagram.com/elizabethking_coaching/ https://www.instagram.com/prettylittletribe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

• postpartum mental health: experienced PPA, and D-MER  • mother athlete / working mom / How I’ve navigated not being the SAHM everyone told me I’d want to be  • co-parenting and constant change.  There is no finish line to growing into my role as a mother.   Sarah is a freelance social media marketing and copywriting expert.   IN HER WORDS:   As one of the uncountable Sarahs from the 80s, I also go by Mac, Sarah Mac, or That Sarah Mac. I’m a creative writer and poet as well as an online marketer and copywriter. I am a mom of two. I am a reluctant “cat person”.   Professionally, I help brands of all sizes, from Shopify and Walmart to Athletes for Yoga and Telos, tell their unique stories while attracting and engaging their ideal audiences. My marketing site can be found at thatsarahmac.com.   FIND HER HERE:   thatsarahmac.com Sarahmackaywriting.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

We talked about upbringing, meeting, and dating, her first pregnancy resulting in a miscarriage, then kids being born a year apart. Their commitment to each other, their relationship, and their kids are amazing to hear. They waited to have sex until marriage - and it was Colleen's first time. That allowed them to form other strong connections with each other outside of physical intimacy. Christianity is the foundation of their relationship. - What to do when we disagree - Fostering togetherness in our home - Financial structure/joint ventures and goals/unity - Calendar planning - Daily commitment Eddie is an Author/Speaker and Financial Coach FIND THEM HERE: Website: https://eddiethomason.com Instagram https://instagram.com/eddiethomason_?utm_medium=copy_link https://instagram.com/colleen_thomason_?utm_medium=copy_link Facebook: @thomasoneddie YouTube: Eddie Thomason LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddiethomason https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-thomason-0863681a9 Eddies First Interview: https://youtu.be/yzvj3UcN0fs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

Hear Olivia's second birth story and how she found her voice!   Olivia's Mission: Helping Women feel Seen, Heard, and not Forgotten   HER FIRST EPISODE: https://youtu.be/LacXqaHKnzM  FIND OLIVIA:  https://www.forgetmenotdoulaservices.com/  Sharing stories about infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, labor and delivery, bottle feeding, breastfeeding & relactation, self-care after birth, sex to get pregnant and after kids, birth options, to medicate or not to medicate, adoption, midwife vs hospital, the struggles, surprises, joys and exhaustion, and - holy cow - you’ve become a parent! WHAT NOW?!   Jenn is Mom Of 18 (yes - 18 kids!) who is going to school to fulfill her dream of being a midwife. She has written the blog “Mom’s Running It” since 2011, is a published author, minimalist, runner, NLP Practitioner, who has 15 years of experience in the foster care sector. She is also married to an amazing man in Reno, NV   CONNECT WITH JENN!  https://linktr.ee/momofeighteen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

- Didn't think I could get pregnant given past issues - Surprise pregnancy at 43 - New Mom at 44 - Working FT, Writing PT, Going to school for my PsyD with 2 1/2 year old at home   Kristina is a Positive Psychology Coach and Bestselling Author of fiction and non-fiction   FIND HER HERE:    Website: https://kristinarienzi.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kristinarienzi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinarienzi/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Kristina-Rienzi/e/B00Q5FPECS Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/.../show/8434256.Kristina_Rienzi Facebook: https://facebook.com/KristinaRienzi  HER FIRST INTERVIEW WITH ME: https://youtu.be/qWDSUO63oHo  Author Bio:  Kristina Rienzi is a Jersey Shore-based new adult thriller author, certified professional coach, and the former president of Sisters in Crime-Central Jersey. An INFJ who dreams beyond big, Kristina encourages others (and herself) to embrace the unknown through her stories. When she's not writing or drinking wine, Kristina is spoiling her baby girl (and two fur babies), dissecting true crime stories, singing (and dancing) to Yacht Rock Radio, or rooting for the WVU Mountaineers. She believes in all things paranormal, a closet full of designer bags, weekly manicures, the Law of Attraction, aliens, angels, and the value of a graduate degree in psychology.  Her debut audiobook, Among Us, was featured on Audible’s ACX University and is an Audible Editors Select pick.  Day Job Bio: Kristina Rienzi has been employed in a Human Resources leadership position for almost twenty years, and currently serves as the Senior Director of Human Resources and Publishing for a mid-sized telecom service organization.   Kristina Rienzi earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in psychology and sociology/anthropology from West Virginia University; a Master of Arts degree in psychological counseling from Monmouth University; a Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI); an SHRM-SCP certification from the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM); and the Certified Professional Coach (CPC) and Energy Leadership Index-Master Practitioner (ELI_MP) designations from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC).  Always looking to grow and improve, Kristina is currently pursuing a certificate in The Science of Well Being from Yale University, a certification in Happiness Studies from the Happiness Studies Academy (derived from a Harvard University Professor in conjunction with iPEC), and a certificate in Brene Brown's Dare to Lead Program. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

- Easy pregnancy 1st child + with twins - Trusted my doctor during both pregnancies  - 1st - didn't go to a chiropractor and pregnancy wrecked my back.  2nd - went through with a c-section as highly recommended by doc.  Both times, I didn't listen to my own intuition. I have a huge keloid-type scar within my incision. It has given me nothing but pain even up until now nearly 8 years later.   - Parenting my kids by Human Design. Me, my husband, and oldest daughter Tayla (13) are all Projectors -guides, and non-workers of the world.   - The twins (Hazel + Hunter, almost 8) are Generators - workers of the world.   - Me + kids are all emotional, hubby is not.   - We all have different profiles - learning styles. Twins are highly individual and not meant to fit in with systems.   FIND ALANA HERE:  https://www.prosperityalignment.com/ https://www.instagram.com/prosperityalignment https://www.youtube.com/prosperityalignment https://www.facebook.com/prosperityalignment https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanaheim/ Community: https://prosperityalignment.podia.com/prosperity-alignment  PAST EPISODES:  Financial Coaching and Human Design with Alana Heim Finances and Spiritual Human Design with Alana Heim Understanding Your Relationship with Money with Alana Heim --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

Chose to become a full-time parent after earning a PhD-left the academic world because I knew I wanted to be a full-time parent-even when this was hugely unpopular and viewed as not being for "women's rights" (and I thought all along it was about having Choices! --I got criticized fiercely by other mothers who said "I will never be on the Mommy Train!' and I thought to myself-Dang! I'm the engine of that train! I had a hospital birth-my daughter struggled to latch on-She didn't gain weight-very scary-I was very committed to breastfeeding-got support from a gifted lactation consultant-and got to do a combo of supplementing at the breast with the Hazelbaker finger feeder, then a bottle with a tube that rested on my breast-so my daughter could continue to breastfeed And have the supplement.  I Home Birthed my son almost 3 years later and Loved this Experience with a gifted midwife. I felt completely empowered as a woman with a healthy pregnancy-I did all the research, had a backup plan, and learned what EMTs had in their ambulance to assist me. The experience became a bonding one for my entire family-we read books to my daughter about a baby arriving-she got to see her brother being born while being held in the arms of her dad. My daughter cooed as my son emerged into the world. I intuitively knew the gender of both of my children before they were born--I did not have any tests to back this up. I just knew... I loved being a full time parent-honored by the transformational journey this became for me-to break the cycle, to "give the love that heals."  I breastfed my son with no issues whatsoever and did so until he was 3 years old (was not verbally open about this as breastfeeding-like full-time parenting--seemed to get people all prickly and agitated). I'm so grateful I followed my gut and heart. I'm grateful for the midwives who supported me and the lactation consultant, too--and for my compassionate friends who were a part of La Leche League. I also adored reading Mothering Magazine-a lifeline of love and support!  I passionately support people thriving in a holistic transformation of heart, mind, soul, and space. I'm a trained and certified feng shui consultant and an author of four books, a columnist with BizCatalyst360, and the OWL publication with Sacred Stories. I write personal essays about emotional health, feng shui, love, and wisdom gleaned from my own inner/outer transformations. I see myself as a compassionate guide who asks meaningful questions, listens deeply, and shares ideas as offerings on the table.  FIND LAURA HERE: cherishyourworld.com loveyourspaceloveyourlife.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurastaley1/ https://www.facebook.com/laurastaleycherish https://www.instagram.com/cherishyourworld/channel/?hl=en  OTHER PODCAST EPISODES: https://youtu.be/M-W4u6qNR9I https://youtu.be/OqCuwNvT3qE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

Becoming A Dad with Jonathan McLernon His first interview with me: https://youtu.be/EUxq-btsbFE It took many years to get pregnant (I was 39 when my son was born) Being a father is one of my greatest joys in the world I have an entirely different perspective and respect for motherhood as I watch the endless sacrifice of my wife Learning about pregnancy and childbirth took me from terrified to empowered to be my wife's best advocate I wanted to be a dad for many years, but it took a very long time for us to be healthy enough mentally and emotionally Thankfully I run an online business that gives me all kinds of flexibility and has meant that I can be at home through this whole process  FIND HIM HERE: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com (https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com) @freedomnutritioncoach (IG) @noFNdiets (Twitter) https://www.freedomnutrition.rocks/YouTube (https://www.freedomnutrition.rocks/YouTube)  BECOMING PARENTS: Sharing stories about infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, labor and delivery, bottle feeding, breastfeeding and relactation, self-care after birth, sex to get pregnant and after kids, birth options, to medicate or not to medicate, adoption, midwife vs hospital, the struggles, surprises, joys and exhaustion, and - holy cow - you’ve become a parent! WHAT NOW?! There are so many different and unique stories that allow insight into the emotions we experience in calling ourselves parents - and there is definitely no “right way”.  Jenn is Mom Of 18 (yes - 18 kids!) who is going to school to fulfill her dream of being a midwife. She has written the blog “Mom’s Running It” since 2011, is a published author, minimalist, runner, NLP Practitioner, who has 15 years of experience in the foster care sector. She is also married to an amazing man in Reno, NV  For nearly 5 years, Jenn was the host of At A Crossroads with The Naked Podcaster - baring it all, sharing stories of struggles and trials and how people got through them. Now, she dishes about the ups and downs of becoming a parent.  CONNECT WITH JENN! https://linktr.ee/momofeighteen m4ssuzue --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

We discussed parenting 5 kids on the road, homeschooling, and keeping a healthy marriage intact. We went down a short coaching - which is great if you would like Robyn to be your coach! In 2015, Robyn, her husband, and their five kids decided to Defy The Norm, move into an RV, and travel in search of epic hikes, surfing, and rock climbing. Over the 7 years, they traveled to 26 countries, road-tripped from San Diego to Alaska, Montana to the Florida Keys, and many destinations in between. Through coaching, Robyn helps people break free of their programming and subconscious thought patterns to create new belief systems that empower them to chase their passions and live their purpose. You can learn more about coaching here, http://robynrobledo.com/ (http://robynrobledo.com). Robyn also runs two websites with her daughters — http://nomadswithapurpose.com/ (nomadswithapurpose.com) and http://makingmindfulnessfun.com/ (makingmindfulnessfun.com). You can listen to her podcast, Defy the Norm on https://open.spotify.com/show/263bFoUgGaKWCL03Ck9W7r?si=8hUS_ATsToGZmKw1kNFvOA (Spotify) and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/defy-the-norm-podcast/id1538075208 (iTunes). Follow their family's adventures on: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/nomadswithapurpose/ (https://www.instagram.com/nomadswithapurpose/) Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/nomadswithapurpose/ (https://www.facebook.com/nomadswithapurpose/) YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqQe_VPkosXDP7hk1W9dvhg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqQe_VPkosXDP7hk1W9dvhg) Twitter- https://twitter.com/nomadsfamilyof7 (https://twitter.com/nomadsfamilyof7) Pinterest- https://www.pinterest.com/nomadsfamilyof7/ (https://www.pinterest.com/nomadsfamilyof7/) Robyn is a bloggerhttp://nomadswithapuroose.com ( at nomadswithapuroose.com) andhttp://makingmindfulnessfun.com ( makingmindfulnessfun.com) as well as a health and happiness coach. BECOMING PARENTS: Sharing stories about infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, labor and delivery, bottle feeding, breastfeeding and relactation, self-care after birth, sex to get pregnant and after kids, birth options, to medicate or not to medicate, adoption, midwife vs hospital, the struggles, surprises, joys and exhaustion, and - holy cow - you’ve become a parent! WHAT NOW?! There are so many different and unique stories that allow insight into the emotions we experience in calling ourselves parents - and there is definitely no “right way”. Jenn is Mom Of 18 (yes - 18 kids!) who is going to school to fulfill her dream of being a midwife. She has written the blog “Mom’s Running It” since 2011, is a published author, minimalist, runner, NLP Practitioner, who has 15 years of experience in the foster care sector. She is also married to an amazing man in Reno, NV For nearly 5 years, Jenn was the host of At A Crossroads with The Naked Podcaster - baring it all, sharing stories of struggles and trials and how people got through them. Now, she dishes about the ups and downs of becoming a parent. CONNECT WITH JENN! https://linktr.ee/momofeighteen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

History of endometriosis and adenomyosis Had a daughter in March 2021 Postpartum migraines As my book 3 of the Chin Up, Tits Out series was being created, my 30th birthday threw me another doozy and slapped me with an Endometriosis and Adenomyosis diagnosis. So naturally, I'm using that as juice for my second series. We know life is going to get messy, and that we will be faced with tough challenges along the way. I made a choice when I started to share my story that I wanted to relate, connect and inspire people. We all go through tough stuff, it's all how we receive it, juggle it and move forward through it. FIND MIRANDA HERE: https://www.mirandaoh.com/ (www.mirandaoh.com) FIRST INTERVIEW From April 3, 2020: https://youtu.be/EsbH7eMXUcY (https://youtu.be/EsbH7eMXUcY) Sharing stories about infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, labor and delivery, bottle feeding, breastfeeding and relactation, self-care after birth, sex to get pregnant and after kids, birth options, to medicate or not to medicate, adoption, midwife vs hospital, the struggles, surprises, joys and exhaustion, and - holy cow - you’ve become a parent! WHAT NOW?! There are so many different and unique stories that allow insight into the emotions we experience in calling ourselves parents - and there is definitely no “right way”. Jenn is Mom Of 18 (yes - 18 kids!) who is going to school to fulfill her dream of being a midwife. She has written the blog “Mom’s Running It” since 2011, is a published author, minimalist, runner, NLP Practitioner, who has 15 years of experience in the foster care sector. She is also married to an amazing man in Reno, NV For nearly 5 years, Jenn was the host of At A Crossroads with The Naked Podcaster - baring it all, sharing stories of struggles and trials and how people got through them. Now, she dishes about the ups and downs of becoming a parent. CONNECT WITH JENN! https://linktr.ee/momofeighteen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

Mother of six children who are all now wonderful parents . Learning to value motherhood . Learning about The Pleasure Ladder . How The Pleasure Ladder can provide a clear understanding for mothers about what brings lasting pleasure in life . How the children's books I write help children's souls to shine - healthy living, disabilities, personal safety, cultivating spirituality and gratitude in children As a mom of 6 littles, she looked successful on the outside, but her soul was starving. Struggling with eating disorders and felt that life wasn’t worth living. Until she went to Israel for a 6-week break. She believes her first son made an intense taker into a giver. The best self-care is exercising your gratitude muscles. I'm the author of 40 books that help children's souls shine and one memoir for adults about overcoming food addictions joyfully and spiritually. FIND HER HERE Website: https://www.goetzbookshop.com/ (https://www.goetzbookshop.com) https://www.linkedin.com/in/brachagoetz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brachagoetz) http://www.facebook.com/bracha.goetz.52 (www.facebook.com/bracha.goetz.52) https://www.facebook.com/BrachaGoetzBooks (https://www.facebook.com/BrachaGoetzBooks) https://www.instagram.com/brachagoetzbooks (https://www.instagram.com/brachagoetzbooks) https://twitter.com/BrachaGoetz (https://twitter.com/BrachaGoetz) https://www.pinterest.com/bgoetzster (https://www.pinterest.com/bgoetzster) BECOMING PARENTS PODCAST: Sharing stories about infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, labor and delivery, bottle feeding, breastfeeding and relactation, self-care after birth, sex to get pregnant and after kids, birth options, to medicate or not to medicate, adoption, midwife vs hospital, the struggles, surprises, joys and exhaustion, and - holy cow - you’ve become a parent! WHAT NOW?! There are so many different and unique stories that allow insight into the emotions we experience in calling ourselves parents - and there is definitely no “right way”. Jenn is Mom Of 18 (yes - 18 kids!) who is going to school to fulfill her dream of being a midwife. She has written the blog “Mom’s Running It” since 2011, is a published author, minimalist, runner, NLP Practitioner, who has 15 years of experience in the foster care sector. She is also married to an amazing man in Reno, NV For nearly 5 years, Jenn was the host of At A Crossroads with The Naked Podcaster - baring it all, sharing stories of struggles and trials and how people got through them. Now, she dishes about the ups and downs of becoming a parent. CONNECT WITH JENN! https://linktr.ee/momofeighteen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

Losing her Mother 2-weeks before the birth of her child with Leslie Lindsey Davis Babies do not come with owner's manuals and neither do small children. My mother died 2 weeks before my first child was born so I really had to make it up as I went along Having a sense of humor helps Find another word to say besides 'no' Time out did not work for me - so I put the stuff in time out FIND HER HERE: http://youcanteatlove.com https://facebook.com/youcanteatlove https://instagram.com/you_cant_eat_love Sharing stories about infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, labor and delivery, bottle feeding, breastfeeding and relactation, self-care after birth, sex to get pregnant and after kids, birth options, to medicate or not to medicate, adoption, midwife vs hospital, the struggles, surprises, joys and exhaustion, and - holy cow - you’ve become a parent! WHAT NOW?! There are so many different and unique stories that allow insight into the emotions we experience in calling ourselves parents - and there is definitely no “right way”. Jenn is Mom Of 18 (yes - 18 kids!) who is going to school to fulfill her dream of being a midwife. She has written the blog “Mom’s Running It” since 2011, is a published author, minimalist, runner, NLP Practitioner, who has 15 years of experience in the foster care sector. She is also married to an amazing man in Reno, NV For nearly 5 years, Jenn was the host of At A Crossroads with The Naked Podcaster - baring it all, sharing stories of struggles and trials and how people got through them. Now, she dishes about the ups and downs of becoming a parent. CONNECT WITH JENN! https://linktr.ee/momofeighteen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message