Becoming Mom: Recent Episodes
Esther & Abby
Creator and host, Esther along with her sister Abby as co-host, bring you a monthly podcast featuring real women and their unique stories of how they became mom. Each episode highlights a different woman’s story. Continue the conversation with us. Instagram & Facebook: @BecomingMomPodcast // Twitter: @BecomingMomPod Music by: robotArn
Episode recorded March 2021.
Songs in this episode:
Chic - I Want Your Love
Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’
Beatles - A Day In the Life
Daft Punk - Around the world
James Brown - The Payback
Prince - Controversy
The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations
Gorillaz - Don't Get Lost In Heaven
Gorillaz- Demon Days
Contact Arnold: robotarn@gmail.com
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Intro and outro music by: robotArn
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Music by: robotArn
Episode recorded February 2021.
Songs in this episode:
Spanish Sahara - Fouls
Jackie - Ciara
Pelo Suelto - Gloria Trevi
Born Free - M.I.A
Heaven Let Me In - Friendly Fires
Lo Que Construimos - Natalia Lafourcade
505 - Arctic Monkeys
Link to Jose's funeral playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6MAVCaDgVrXDujwzGA6QQi?si=wI4JqmPtS2itLbq2bQf0qw
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Intro and outro music by: robotArn
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Play this at my Funeral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playfuneral
Music by: robotArn
Episode recorded April 2021.
Episode released June 2023.
Our first... NOT Becoming Mom episode!
Thank you to Amanda for sharing her story with us! Not all women have to become mothers and thats OK.
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Music by: robotArn
Thank you to our first anonymous guest!
Topics covered:
-Alcoholism
-Infidelity
-Child illness
-Couples and individual counseling
-Coparenting and divorce
-Spirituality
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and Twitter- @becomingmompod
Music by: robotArn
Chris shares her story of navigating through one of her daughters being sexually assaulted. Learn what worked best for Chris and her family during this difficult time. Thank you for sharing you and your family’s story with us Chris!
The book Chris read with her daughters to learn about their bodies:
“The Girls Body Book” by Kelli Dunham
Other books about difficult topics:
“Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls” (book, podcast- and in Spanish)
“Best Friends” by Shannon Hale
“Guts” by Raina Telegmeier
“Invisible Emmie” by Terri Libenson
“When Stars are Scattered” by Omar Mohammad and Victoria Jaimeson
Other Resources:
https://metoomvmt.org/
girlsempowermentnetwork.org
Darkness to Light (d2l.org)
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Music by: robotArn
Enjoy the episode with our mom!! We are so happy she was able to join us for our 1st Mother's Day episode!
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Music by: robotArn
Laurie shares her story that includes, unplanned pregnancy, rebuilding her life after separation and divorce, and how her second childbirth was traumatic for her. Thank you for sharing your story with us Laurie!
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Music by: robotArn
Sam's journey includes learning one of her daughters would be born with a cleft lip, the early arrival of her second daughter and how frightening that experience was for her. Sam also shares what it's like for her as a stay at home mom & how overall, being a mother can feel lonely at times. Thank you for sharing your story with us Sam!
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Music by: robotArn
Katie discussed the struggles her and her husband had when she was diagnosed with endometriosis, then attempting IUI, and finally getting pregnant through IVF. Thank you for sharing your story with us, Katie!
Follow Katie’s business page @ktxgoods on Instagram and Facebook. You will definitely find something you like!
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Music by: robotArn
Brenda shares her and her husband’s journey of multiple surgeries, chemical pregnancies, ectopic pregnancies, d&c, a foster son, grief, depression, postpartum depression, seeking one on one counseling, couple’s counseling & how their journey isn’t over yet! Thank you to Brenda for sharing her story with us!
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Music by: robotArn
Kristin is a mother who early on, made the decision to raise her daughter alone. Although she had the support of her immediate family and friends, it wasn't always easy. Thank you to Kristin for sharing her story with us!
"The days are long, but the years are short.” - Gretchen Rubin
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Music by: robotArn
Premier Episode: Get to know the hosts, Esther & Abby and learn about Abby's story, on how she became mom. Abby was diagnosed with PCOS and had a difficult time getting pregnant naturally. She and her husband now have two daughters, but their journey did include a miscarriage. Click play to hear Abby's journey to motherhood.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomingmompodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/becomingmompod
Music by: robotArn