Mom On The Climb Stories Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Real moms telling real stories to elevate your soul. Mom on the Climb is all about elevating life through the journey, even with all that being a mother entails- the good, the bad, & the ugly. We are here for it all, and believe that your journey doesn’t have to be a grind, it can be a beautiful climb when you stop to take in the elevated view.Let us help elevate your journey with stories from real moms telling real stories to elevate your soul.
Crafted & told by Stephanie Polcyn, this true story may make you feel some things. I feel like I should disclaimer this story: May allow self-assessment in all the best ways.
After all...who doesn't need a life coach to show some tough love, from time to time?
I think we can all relate to a moment when someone called us out...and they were right...and it changed us for the better. I know I have.
Enjoy this story, and please send to a friend!
You can find Stephanie on social platforms @Stephanie Polyn, as well as her website www.iamasweetdisaster.com
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
Real moms telling real stories for real soul elevation!
This story is crafted & told by the podcast's creator, Christina Bond-Reynolds.
The best stories are true stories, even better.... underdog stories....stories of overcoming.
This is a story of overcoming ego, self, and hormones in order to return to love for my kids.
The karmic reward is delightful.
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
Real moms telling real stories to elevate our souls! That's the purpose of this podcast!
This story is crafted and told by real mom Jessie Halvorsen.
Brave mom Jessie is stepping forward to share her real love story about how she met and fell in love with her current spouse!
If you like Jessie's vibe, connect with her at https://momelevated.com/
"Not only is this story personal and unique, it's also raw, unfiltered, and uplifting, and shares a once untraditional now traditional way of creating a family!" -Christina Bond-Reynolds
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
Crafted & told by Stephanie Polcyn, this heartwarming tale is sure to be relatable and enjoyable.
I think we can all relate to Stephanie and her story of the moments that drain us completely....followed by the moments that tug on our hearts and remind us of why we do what we do.
Enjoy this story, and please send to a friend!
You can find Stephanie on social platforms @Stephanie Polcyn, as well as her website www.iamasweetdisaster.com
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
"Now this is the story all about how our Mom On The Climb Tribe was born."
Crafted & told by the show's creator, Christina Reynolds tells the true story of how the community called the MOTC Tribe was born.
Like most births, the story is raw, real, and spoken like a mother.
For access to mentions in the show.
To visit our community, join us @https://www.facebook.com/groups/momontheclimbtribe/?
ref=share_group_link
Buy Fill Your Bucket for Busy Moms- 10 Easy Ways to Self-Well in 10 Minutes
https://amzn.to/3ZomRbp
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
Crafted & told by Christina Reynolds, this story is drawn from a recent moment with my family as I learn I'm just not nerdy enough to hang sometimes.
This light-hearted true & untold tale will bring you into my home as I attempt to bond with the three teenagers and complex five-year-old I brought into this family unit.
Please leave a comment or review and feel welcome to send this story to a friend who could use a smile.
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
This story is crafted & told by Cori Maag, & is a heartwarming tale, if I ever heard one.
A true story of how chocolate pie binds generations in this family, this tale had me smiling & crying.
Prepare to be elevated.
Feel welcome to connect with Cori at her incredible website htt://thismaagnificentlife.com/ -the intentional heart of the home.
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
Crafted & told by Christie Colwell, this story is actually a collection of micro-stories wrapped in lessons from this mom's life.
This is a mom on the climb, facing her obstacles head on and overcoming them to achieve a greater quality of life.
I'm honored to feature this collection of words transcribed to wisdom to elevate our souls!
Love Christie & want to connect deeper? Find her in the Mom on the Climb Tribe community on FB, or email christie353@gmail.com
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
This short story is crafted and told by Rachel Heiden and brings us on her journey learning to navigate Christmas decorations as I single mom of a busy and complex toddler.
This holiday story is sure to bring delight and elevate your heart and mood.
If you'd like to connect or collaborate with Rachel, she can be reached via email @
Rheiden97@gmail.com
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
This story is crafted and told by Christina Reynolds, and powerfully tells about good humans stepping up to show love to others, including strangers, during this season of giving.
Note from the Storyteller:
A "trigger warning" may be necessary for this story, as it shares intimate details of my journey during the time when my baby was in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit fighting for his life. (I mention Flight for Life, IV placements, Postpartum depression, & other related experiences)
This story is mostly upbeat, but has its heavy moments. I respect where each mom may be in their journey, and never want to trigger one into negative memories; at times however, the details come out and are useful to share to those ready to hear.
Proceed with your best judgement.
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
Crafted & told by Jessica Halvorsen, this holiday hero story is sure to leave you inspired.
There is nothing like a mom on a mission.
This mompreneur started building her business eight years ago, and tells us the story or being blessed with success after years of hard work and focus, resulting in providing her family with the Christmas of her dreams.
Connect with Jessica at https://momelevated.com/
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
This heartwarming story is crafted & told by Stephanie Bundrock.
Sometimes, the greatest gifts are homemade and free. This story happened decades ago, but the moral is still relevant today!
Enjoy this holiday story from a real mom telling her story.
Stephanie can be found on Instagram and Facebook and her website is www.haveitallplanner.com
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
Crafted & told by Christina Reynolds, this raw & real stories brings you on a trip down memory lane with me, after the birth of my baby Kadyn, whose NICU journey forever changed my journey also.
It was the friends I kept that got me through that time.
I tell this story as a way to pay-it-forward; I believe my journey can be a guide or roadmap to make other moms' climbs less bumpy, as many others have done for me.
Namaste, my loves. 🙏
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
Crafted & told by Jen Russman, this short story hits a home run on the complexities of raising a child , mixed with real mom humor.
Connect with Jen and all her beautiful life experience on social platforms @ Jen Russman.
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
Parenting can be tricky, especially when kids get smart and witty.
The story is crafted & told by Christie Colwell. She tells us a tail of her teenage daughter and her very creative excuse not to do homework. Tune in to find out what this beautiful mom did.
Note from the host:
This one had me in giggles. Oh the joys of parenting teenagers. Love this story-time share.
Thanks Christie!
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
Story crafted & told by Christie Colwell
"On this particular day, Dally was particularly fussy....l just remember looking down and thinking 'when is this child's mother coming to pick her up?'.... And then it hit me....l was the child's mother, and no one was coming...... And then my Dad walks in....the baby whisperer."
Note from Host:
I LOVE a good story about a family member or friend that steps in for us and lends us a hand in our moment of overcoming.
My heart was warmed this entire story, and I caught myself smiling more than once. I hope it elevates you!
Find Christie Colwell on social platforms to connect and see her products!
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
Crafted & told by Christina Reynolds
"So there I sat, both boobs out, as this stranger fondled me.... I mean, I know she's a 'professional' and all, but how much education do you actually have as a lactation consultant?"
Note from the host:
This short story is taken from a moment during my son's NICU journey, when I found my reason to "just keep climbing".
Our journey is in "Archives" on my blog turned hub-spot- www.momontheclimb.com
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
Real moms telling real stories for real soul elevation!
This story is crafted & told by the podcast’s creator, Christina Bond-Reynolds.
The best stories are true stories, even better…..underdog stories….stories of overcoming.
This is a story of overcoming ego, self, and hormones in order to return to love for my kids.
The karmic reward is delightful.
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
Real moms telling real stories to elevate our souls! That’s the purpose of this podcast!
This story is crafted and told by real mom Jessie Halvorsen.
Brave mom Jessie is stepping forward to share her real love story about how she met and fell in love with her current spouse!
If you like Jessie’s vibe, connect with her at https://momelevated.com/
“Not only is this story personal and unique, it’s also raw, unfiltered, and uplifting, and shares a once untraditional now traditional way of creating a family!” -Christina Bond-Reynolds
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
Crafted & told by Stephanie Polcyn, this true story may make you feel some things. I feel like I should disclaimer this story: May allow self-assessment in all the best ways.After all….who doesn’t need a life coach to show some tough love, from time to time?I think we can all relate to a moment when someone called us out…and they were right…and it changed us for the better. I know I have.
Enjoy this story, and please send to a friend!
You can find Stephanie on social platforms @Stephanie Polcyn, as well as her website www.iamasweetdisaster.com
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
Crafted & told by Stephanie Polcyn, this heartwarming tale is sure to be relatable and enjoyable.I think we can all relate to Stephanie and her story of the moments that drain us completely…..followed by the moments that tug on our hearts and remind us of why we do what we do.
Enjoy this story, and please send to a friend!
You can find Stephanie on social platforms @Stephanie Polcyn, as well as her website www.iamasweetdisaster.com
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
“Now this is the story all about how our Mom On The Climb Tribe was born.”
Crafted & told by the show’s creator, Christina Reynolds tells the true story of how the community called the MOTC Tribe was born.
Like most births, the story is raw, real, and spoken like a mother.
For access to mentions in the show. 👇
To visit our community, join us @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/momontheclimbtribe/?ref=share_group_link
Buy Fill Your Bucket for Busy Moms- 10 Easy Ways to Self-Well in 10 Minutes 👇
https://amzn.to/3ZomRbp
Hubspot for Moms’ Life Elevation👇
https://www.momontheclimb.com
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
Crafted & told by Christina Reynolds, this story is drawn from a recent moment with my family as I learn I’m just not nerdy enough to hang sometimes.
This light-hearted true & untold tale will bring you into my home as I attempt to bond with the three teenagers and complex five-year-old I brought into this family unit.
Please leave a comment or review and feel welcome to send this story to a friend who could use a smile.
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
Crafted & told by Christie Colwell, this story is actually a collection of micro-stories wrapped in lessons from this mom’s life.
This is a mom on the climb, facing her obstacles head on and overcoming them to achieve a greater quality of life.
I’m honored to feature this collection of words transcribed to wisdom to elevate our souls!
Love Christie & want to connect deeper? Find her in the Mom on the Climb Tribe community on FB, or email christie353@gmail.com
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
This short story is crafted and told by Rachel Heiden and brings us on her journey learning to navigate Christmas decorations as I single mom of a busy and complex toddler.
This holiday story is sure to bring delight and elevate your heart and mood.
If you’d like to connect or collaborate with Rachel, she can be reached via email @ Rheiden97@gmail.com
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
This story is crafted & told by Cori Maag, & is a heartwarming tale, if I ever heard one.
A true story of how chocolate pie binds generations in this family, this tale had me smiling & crying.
Prepare to be elevated. 💓
Feel welcome to connect with Cori at her incredible website http://thismaagnificentlife.com/ -the intentional heart of the home.
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
This story is crafted and told by Christina Reynolds, and powerfully tells about good humans stepping up to show love to others, including strangers, during this season of giving.
Note from the Storyteller:
A “trigger warning” may be necessary for this story, as it shares intimate details of my journey during the time when my baby was in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit fighting for his life. (I mention Flight for Life, IV placements, Postpartum depression, & other related experiences)
This story is mostly upbeat, but has its heavy moments. I respect where each mom may be in their journey, and never want to trigger one into negative memories; at times however, the details come out and are useful to share to those ready to hear.
Proceed with your best judgement. ❤️
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
Crafted & told by Jessica Halvorsen, this holiday hero story is sure to leave you inspired.
There is nothing like a mom on a mission.
This mompreneur started building her business eight years ago, and tells us the story or being blessed with success after years of hard work and focus, resulting in providing her family with the Christmas of her dreams.
Connect with Jessica at https://momelevated.com/
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
This heartwarming story is crafted & told by Stephanie Bundrock.
Sometimes, the greatest gifts are homemade and free. This story happened decades ago, but the moral is still relevant today!
Enjoy this holiday story from a real mom telling her story.
Stephanie can be found on Instagram and Facebook and her website is www.haveitallplanner.com
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
Crafted & told by Christina Reynolds, this raw & real stories brings you on a trip down memory lane with me, after the birth of my baby Kadyn, whose NICU journey forever changed my journey also.
It was the friends I kept that got me through that time.
I tell this story as a way to pay-it-forward; I believe my journey can be a guide or roadmap to make other moms’ climbs less bumpy, as many others have done for me.
Namaste, my loves. ❤️🦋
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
This story is crafted and told by Christie Colwell.
Motherhood is full of moments that catch you off-guard, & you just have to make it up as you go….
This heartwarming and hilarious story can be felt by all moms who have ever had to answer the question: “where do babies come from?”
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
Crafted & told by Jen Russman, this short story hits a home run on the complexities of raising a child mixed with real mom humor.
Connect with Jen and all her beautiful life experience at https://jenrussman.com/
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
Parenting can be tricky, especially when kids get smart and witty.
The story is crafted & told by Christie Colwell. She tells us a tail of her teenage daughter and her very creative excuse not to do homework. Tune in to find out what this beautiful mom did.
Note from the host:
This one had me in giggles. Oh the joys of parenting teenagers. Love this story-time share. Thanks Christie!
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
I wrote on the white board before quickly rushing out of my house: Leave me alone.
I didn’t really want to be left alone, but I didn’t want the chaos that came with what lay behind the door holding my warning to those brave enough to follow me.
I just needed a break, a moment of surrender to cleanse myself of the circumstances that invite our expansion.
Like Jackson Kiddard says……anything that annoys me is teaching me patience, anything that angers you is teaching you forgiveness & compassion, etc. ect.
I invite you to a moment of my surrender through this story, and the joy that comes from feeling supported by something bigger than me.
More stories, writings, resources, and communities can be found at our hub-spot for Momlife elevation at www.momontheclimb.com
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & I hope this story warmed your heart & filled your soul.
I invite you to share this episode with other moms, & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
Crafted & told by Christina Reynolds
“So there I sat, both boobs out, as this stranger fondled me…. I mean, I know she’s a ‘professional’ and all, but how much education do you actually have as a lactation consultant?”
Note from the host:
This short story is taken from a moment during my son’s NICU journey, when I found my reason to “just keep climbing”.
Our journey is in “Archives” on my blog turned hub-spot- www.momontheclimb.com
Visit us for support, inspiration, communities, & resources
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & invite you to share this episode & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
“I was oddly nervous as I grabbed the microphone.”…..
This story is told by Christina Reynolds- recounting special moments of adoptive motherhood, & the day of Adoption celebrations.
I forgot to mention that I, myself, was adopted as a child…..A story for another time.
I invite you into my private journey of motherhood through Adoption.
Feel elevated with more stories, communities, and resources @ www.momontheclimb.com
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & invite you to share this episode & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
Story crafted & told by Christie Colwell
“Let me set the scene. It is 1988. I am twelve years old. And I have just started wearing make-up. It is Kansas in August……”
Note from Host:
I love Christie’s authenticity as a storyteller! She has me laughing & crying with her.
Tell me on socials if you want more Christie Stories!
She can be found on Facebook, in our Mom on the Climb Tribe @ Christie Leigh Colwell or by email @ christie353@gmail.com
Support, community, & resources can be found at our hub-spot for Momlife elevation www.momontheclimb.com
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & invite you to share this episode & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
It was a beautiful day in Loveland, Colorado for Christie Colwell & her three kids (& dog)…..
OR was it?!?
Note from Host:
This story of Christie’s had me hooked & laughing throughout the whole thing!
I’m so grateful to have heard it, and to be able to share it with you!
To get in touch with Christie, find her on Facebook @ Christie Leigh Colwell, or email her @ christie353@gmail.com
For our blog, communities, & resources, go to www.momontheclimb.com
Remember, just keep climbing- the view is better from an elevated space. 🤟
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & invite you to share this episode & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
Story crafted & told by Christie Colwell“On this particular day, Dally was particularly fussy…..I just remember looking down and thinking, ‘when is this child’s mother coming to pick her up?’….And then it hit me….I was the child’s mother, and no one was coming…….And then my Dad walks in…..the baby whisperer.”
Note from Host:
I LOVE a good story about a family member or friend that steps in for us and lends us a hand in our moment of overcoming.
My heart was warmed this entire story, and I caught myself smiling more than once. I hope it elevates you!
*I want to thank you for your presence here, & invite you to share this episode & connect with us on social platforms.
Visit www.momontheclimb.com for an elevated life.*
One foggy evening, I get a knock on our home door that, at first glance, appears to be a mistake…..
…As the plot thickens, it became clear there was no mistake….THIS was a Divine intervention- a moment in time that set the stage for future joy.
The best stories are not our LIFE story, but moments in time that touched our hearts and expanded our minds, elevating our humanity.
This is Origin Story. Enjoy!
Blog, Resources, & Communities mentioned during storytime can be found at our hub-spot for mom-life elevation @ www.momontheclimb.com