Extraordinary Moms Podcast

I'm so honored to have Jamie Ivey as my guest today. Jamie is the host of one of my FAVORITE podcasts, The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey, and we had such a fun chat on the show today. Jamie lives in Austin, is a mom of four, and is passionate about sharing her faith through her amazing podcast. She's been at this for three years, and she is one of the reasons I felt compelled to start my own shown. She's such a cheerleader for other women and I love that so much. Enjoy our conversation! Show Notes: Check out her podcast Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey Follow Jamie on Instagram Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email: jessica@extraordinarymomspodcast.com

Today we are hearing from the husbands of some of our past guests, to hear what they have to say about their extraordinary wives. First up, Ashlyn Carter who we heard on Episode 58. Then it's Mel Gunnel from Episode 60. Next is Janie Ward from Episode 107, and then Savanna Tate from Episode 74. I hope all of you have a wonderful Mother's Day. Thank you for letting me be a part of your motherhood journey. I love going on walks with you, doing dishes with you, and encouraging you along the way. Thanks for listening and I think that YOU are on extraordinary mom! Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email

Today we are hearing from the husbands of some of our past guests, to hear what they have to say about their extraordinary wives. First up, Ashlyn Carter who we heard on Episode 58. Then it's Mel Gunnel from Episode 60. Next is Janie Ward from Episode 107, and then Savanna Tate from Episode 74. I hope all of you have a wonderful Mother's Day. Thank you for letting me be a part of your motherhood journey. I love going on walks with you, doing dishes with you, and encouraging you along the way. Thanks for listening and I think that YOU are on extraordinary mom! Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email

We are so glad to have Jessica Olsen returning to the show today. The last time we spoke with Jessica, she shared about her experience with the NICU, and today we're covering a completely different topic. At age 2, her daughter Evie was diagnosed with Autism and today we're chatting about what that road has looked like for them. While we've had some other episodes covering this topic, no two stories in the autism world are alike, so I think it's important to share lots of different journeys. She's an extraordinary mom who has handled this challenge with a lot of strength, perspective, and perseverance. And most importantly, she highlights all the wonderful attributes about her daughter and points out that autism is only one thing about her. Enjoy getting to know this other part of Jessica's life. Show Notes: Follow Jess on Instagram @oneholistichome Connect with Jessica about DoTerra  Find out more about Rett Syndrome Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email

We are so glad to have Jessica Olsen returning to the show today. The last time we spoke with Jessica, she shared about her experience with the NICU, and today we're covering a completely different topic. At age 2, her daughter Evie was diagnosed with Autism and today we're chatting about what that road has looked like for them. While we've had some other episodes covering this topic, no two stories in the autism world are alike, so I think it's important to share lots of different journeys. She's an extraordinary mom who has handled this challenge with a lot of strength, perspective, and perseverance. And most importantly, she highlights all the wonderful attributes about her daughter and points out that autism is only one thing about her. Enjoy getting to know this other part of Jessica's life. Show Notes: Follow Jess on Instagram @oneholistichome Connect with Jessica about DoTerra  Find out more about Rett Syndrome Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email

You know I love podcasts... that goes without saying. But I've gone through waves of what I listen to. So here are a few of my very favorites in my queue lately. You can find all of these by searching for them in iTunes, but if there's a website I will link to that below. What are your favorites: Awesome with Alison: Every episode I am blown away by Alison's vulnerability and value. I especially love Episode 5 where she shares "Top 5 Lessons Learned in 2016". So good. The most recent one about money is really good too! Making Oprah: So fascinating! I'm such an Oprah fan, so learning more about how the Oprah Show got started blew my mind! She's so inspiring and this podcast is really well done. It's only a few episodes, so it'd be a great for a road trip! The Big Boo Cast: Melanie Shankle and Sophie Hudson are hilarious friends and Christian writers who literally just let us in on their phone conversations. They can talk about knee high stockings or the newest face mask they are trying out and it's just delightful. Not for everyone, but it's definitely for me. The Popcast: Jamie Golden and Knox McCoy host this hilarious show. I love it because it makes you feel like what they are talking about is REALLY important. Jamie is sooooo funny and it's a little edgy but completely clean which makes it a safe bet in the car with little ones. You'll love it. Start with the Bachelor Preview 2017 episode. The Lively Show: Jess Lively is one of my podcasting inspirations. The first half of her episodes are interviews with creative entrepreneurs and since she's been on her trip around the world, she's done more solo episodes and has been really introspective about life. I have loved every episode. Start with Erin Loechner's episodes 184 and 185. She's so amazing talking to Jess. The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey: I have listened to every single episode and I've loved them all so it's hard to even know where to tell you to start. But I guess you could start with: 42 and 43 with Emily Lex, 72 with Rachel Hollis, and 134 with Tsh Oxenreider. I love her themes of friendship, faith, and vulnerability. She initially started by just interviewing friends (and she has some really amazing friends), but recently has gotten some bigger names. It's light-hearted and inspiring girl talk. I would say this is my absolute favorite. How I Built This?: Start with Kate Spade and Patagonia. This show chronicles how big businesses got their start. It's fascinating hearing from the founders and learning how they started with nothing, not paying themselves, not having people call them back... and then boom! Look at them now! So interesting! Coffee and Crumbs: Love this podcast, originating from the popular motherhood blog. Lesley Miller hosts the show, and you might remember her from being on my show on Episode 14. Each episode, she chats with other Coffee and Crumbs contributors to talk about all things motherhood. My favorite episode so far was Episode 24 about marriage. They were so open and honest, and it was a really valuable conversation to hear. They writers on the blog also just published a book that has gotten rave reviews. Congrats, ladies!

You know I love podcasts... that goes without saying. But I've gone through waves of what I listen to. So here are a few of my very favorites in my queue lately. You can find all of these by searching for them in iTunes, but if there's a website I will link to that below. What are your favorites: Awesome with Alison: Every episode I am blown away by Alison's vulnerability and value. I especially love Episode 5 where she shares "Top 5 Lessons Learned in 2016". So good. The most recent one about money is really good too! Making Oprah: So fascinating! I'm such an Oprah fan, so learning more about how the Oprah Show got started blew my mind! She's so inspiring and this podcast is really well done. It's only a few episodes, so it'd be a great for a road trip! The Big Boo Cast: Melanie Shankle and Sophie Hudson are hilarious friends and Christian writers who literally just let us in on their phone conversations. They can talk about knee high stockings or the newest face mask they are trying out and it's just delightful. Not for everyone, but it's definitely for me. The Popcast: Jamie Golden and Knox McCoy host this hilarious show. I love it because it makes you feel like what they are talking about is REALLY important. Jamie is sooooo funny and it's a little edgy but completely clean which makes it a safe bet in the car with little ones. You'll love it. Start with the Bachelor Preview 2017 episode. The Lively Show: Jess Lively is one of my podcasting inspirations. The first half of her episodes are interviews with creative entrepreneurs and since she's been on her trip around the world, she's done more solo episodes and has been really introspective about life. I have loved every episode. Start with Erin Loechner's episodes 184 and 185. She's so amazing talking to Jess. The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey: I have listened to every single episode and I've loved them all so it's hard to even know where to tell you to start. But I guess you could start with: 42 and 43 with Emily Lex, 72 with Rachel Hollis, and 134 with Tsh Oxenreider. I love her themes of friendship, faith, and vulnerability. She initially started by just interviewing friends (and she has some really amazing friends), but recently has gotten some bigger names. It's light-hearted and inspiring girl talk. I would say this is my absolute favorite. How I Built This?: Start with Kate Spade and Patagonia. This show chronicles how big businesses got their start. It's fascinating hearing from the founders and learning how they started with nothing, not paying themselves, not having people call them back... and then boom! Look at them now! So interesting! Coffee and Crumbs: Love this podcast, originating from the popular motherhood blog. Lesley Miller hosts the show, and you might remember her from being on my show on Episode 14. Each episode, she chats with other Coffee and Crumbs contributors to talk about all things motherhood. My favorite episode so far was Episode 24 about marriage. They were so open and honest, and it was a really valuable conversation to hear. They writers on the blog also just published a book that has gotten rave reviews. Congrats, ladies! Power of Moms: Love the range of topics that they cover on this podcast.

Photo Credit: Katherine Rose Oh, you guys! You are in for a treat. I have long admired Joy Cho of Oh Joy! for both her business success and her motherhood vibe. She has not only developed a wildly successful brand for Target, but she is also doing an amazing job raising her two daughters. Her "joy" is contagious and I loved learning more about what she says yes to, how she views her motherhood journey, and what would she tell her pre-motherhood self. If you aren't already a fan and follower, you will be now! Show Notes: Follow Joy on Instagram here Check out Joy's website: ohjoy.com Check out Joy's products at: target.com/ohjoy Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email

Photo Credit: Katherine Rose Oh, you guys! You are in for a treat. I have long admired Joy Cho of Oh Joy! for both her business success and her motherhood vibe. She has not only developed a wildly successful brand for Target, but she is also doing an amazing job raising her two daughters. Her "joy" is contagious and I loved learning more about what she says yes to, how she views her motherhood journey, and what would she tell her pre-motherhood self. If you aren't already a fan and follower, you will be now! Show Notes: Follow Joy on Instagram here Check out Joy's website: ohjoy.com Check out Joy's products at: target.com/ohjoy Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email

You guys made it too hard for me to choose just one winner, so today I'm sharing with you two winners for our Extraordinary Mom of the Month Award. The first is Autumn Hodges. Autumn is a mom of four, survived solo parenting through med school and residency, and is now headed to Ethiopia alongside her husband as he does a medical mission job. Amazing! You can follow her journey on their blog and on Instagram.   And secondly, we have Randa Canter. I received three nominations for Randa and as soon as we began speaking, I could see why everyone thought she was so extraordinary. We mainly focus on her journey with her last son, Parker, who was born with hydrocephalus and spina bifida. You'll be amazed at the perspective she has and offers a lot of insights into how she wants people to view her son and how she is able to see the very best in him. You can see more about her family on Instagram. These conversations served me well and I hope they will serve as an encouragement for you today. Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email

You guys made it too hard for me to choose just one winner, so today I'm sharing with you two winners for our Extraordinary Mom of the Month Award. The first is Autumn Hodges. Autumn is a mom of four, survived solo parenting through med school and residency, and is now headed to Ethiopia alongside her husband as he does a medical mission job. Amazing! You can follow her journey on their blog and on Instagram.   And secondly, we have Randa Canter. I received three nominations for Randa and as soon as we began speaking, I could see why everyone thought she was so extraordinary. We mainly focus on her journey with her last son, Parker, who was born with hydrocephalus and spina bifida. You'll be amazed at the perspective she has and offers a lot of insights into how she wants people to view her son and how she is able to see the very best in him. You can see more about her family on Instagram. These conversations served me well and I hope they will serve as an encouragement for you today. Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email

Today my guest is Ashley Hunter-Riley. She is a mom of four and founder of a fitness program for at-risk kids. She is a go-getter with a passion for serving children who may not have opportunities for healthy lives and participating in sports. The program, FIT Kids, has grown beyond her wildest dreams and today we are chatting all about starting small with your dreams and pursuing your own passion projects. She's amazing and I know you will love our conversation. Show Notes: Fitkids.org Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email

Today my guest is Ashley Hunter-Riley. She is a mom of four and founder of a fitness program for at-risk kids. She is a go-getter with a passion for serving children who may not have opportunities for healthy lives and participating in sports. The program, FIT Kids, has grown beyond her wildest dreams and today we are chatting all about starting small with your dreams and pursuing your own passion projects. She's amazing and I know you will love our conversation. Show Notes: Fitkids.org Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email

It's not that I haven't wanted to share this, but it's one of those things that I'm not sure what to say about it or if you even care to hear about it. Because it's so personal. I never want to be one to tell you what to do, but that being said, I wanted to share my own personal experience with therapy to perhaps help you see that therapy is not just for people with severe mental illness, or major traumas, or exclusively for a certain type person. Therapy can be extremely beneficial to anyone who might have some incorrect narratives being told and retold in their mind. Sometimes we don't even realize the lies we are perpetuating in our minds, and when you are given a place to sit without distractions and the freedom to express your true thoughts and experiences to an unbiased third party, it's amazing what can surface. You may have considered therapy or perhaps you've done it already... but regardless, I hope that my story can help you to recognize what you might benefit from in your own life in order to live your own best life. Show Notes: Mindfulness workbook Brene Brown: "Rising Strong" aka Therapy in a book! Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email

It's not that I haven't wanted to share this, but it's one of those things that I'm not sure what to say about it or if you even care to hear about it. Because it's so personal. I never want to be one to tell you what to do, but that being said, I wanted to share my own personal experience with therapy to perhaps help you see that therapy is not just for people with severe mental illness, or major traumas, or exclusively for a certain type person. Therapy can be extremely beneficial to anyone who might have some incorrect narratives being told and retold in their mind. Sometimes we don't even realize the lies we are perpetuating in our minds, and when you are given a place to sit without distractions and the freedom to express your true thoughts and experiences to an unbiased third party, it's amazing what can surface. You may have considered therapy or perhaps you've done it already... but regardless, I hope that my story can help you to recognize what you might benefit from in your own life in order to live your own best life. Show Notes: Mindfulness workbook Brene Brown: "Rising Strong" aka Therapy in a book! Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email