Grace Momma Grace: Recent Episodes
Brynne Wise
It is high time we conquer the feelings of mom guilt, inadequacy, failure, and never-enough-ness together. I am not an expert, I am a mom who is in the struggle with you, and I am working tirelessly to overcome it. It is my mission to help you remember that you are enough exactly the way you are. You are the mother your children need. You are a perfect mother just because you love your kids. Welcome to Grace Momma Grace. Let's do this!
Have you ever been frustrated in your communication with your kiddos? Wishing they could talk better, frustrated with speech delays, or wishing you could communicate more effectively? In this episode, Brynne breaks down some simple tools, tips, and techniques for helping your kids talk! And early on! These hacks can literally be implemented starting at birth, and Brynne gets a little nerdy and excited about all this stuff. Listen up!
As women, mothers, and human beings in 2023, sometimes we are way too “27 bloom night-ish.” We go and go and go, and perform, and say yes, and we’re on all the time, and we can't say no, and we hear things like "naps are for sissies" and "no rest for the weary" and we buy into that way of life. But it doesn't have to be like that.
There is an amazing book called Conversations with a Moonflower (mega suggest it). In that book there was a powerful life lesson taught.
In this episode, Brynne shares that life lesson, and gives you momma, permission to only have a one or two bloom day, whenever you need it. Permission to rest, to sit, to snuggle, to nap, to sleep in, to say no to that to-do list, and yes to the simple moments. Soulful rest is productive too.
In this episode, Brynne digs into the real, deep, raw truth behind her healing from betrayal trauma. Addiction is hard. But you're not alone momma. You are not alone.
Have you ever had one of those days where you just feel off? Like you "woke up on the wrong side of the bed" and you just want to start over? Like you're grumpy and don't want to be, but don't know how to snap out of it? Well, Brynne has been there too! In this episode, Brynne shares her "Happy Habits" that have proven time and time again to be helpful in "snapping out of it." Listen up, and then? Go find YOUR Happy Habits too!
Do you ever feel like Mother's Day just isn't all it's cracked up to be? Do you sometimes feel like it's actually kind of the worst day ever? Well...Brynne has some thoughts about how to change that, and she shares them in this episode! Listen up!
The best way to teach anyone anything is to lead by example. In this episode, Brynne explains how she will be doing just that! She is giving herself GRACE as a momma as she is expecting her fourth cute baby any day now, and will be taking a little maternity leave from releasing new episodes. Remember you are doing better than you think you are, remember that you are the mother YOUR children need, and remember that you are an AMAZING mother just because you love your kids!! See you back here August 4!
Summertime is here! Your kiddos are home full time, and a lot of the time that means comparison to other people's amazing vacations, the need to feel on and playful and intentional ALL the time, and... lots and lots of mom guilt! In this episode, Brynne addresses 6 tips to help you have an AMAZING summer with your family! Listen up!
Happy Birthday to Brynne! In this episode, released on Brynne's 31st birthday, she shares some thoughts surrounding age, and some alternatives to the negative ways we have come to think about aging, getting older, and comparing ourselves to others.
Listen up! This stuff is golden!
It's not often that Brynne gets all nerdy and scientifical, but when something really peaks her interest? MAN alive, she's all in! In this episode, Brynne shares everything she's learned about maximizing our potential by tapping into your biological clock! YES there really are times that are best for you to be creative, to rest, to sleep, to have hard conversations, all of it! Listen up!
We've talked a lot about how to help YOU feel like you're enough as a momma, but what about your kiddos? How do we help them feel like they measure up too?
In this episode, Brynne is responding to a question from a fellow mom and avid podcast listener. These are Brynne's thoughts surrounding how you can help your kiddo feel like he or she is enough, just like you. Listen up!
We have learned all of our lives to be compassionate and forgiving toward others. What about being passionate and forgiving toward ourselves? In this episode, Brynne brings on guest and therapist Christie Fielding to chat all about self compassion and how we can give ourselves more GRACE as mommas! Listen up!
As flamingos become parents, and take care of and feed their babies, they are drained of their color! So much so that they can become a pale pink or even turn white. Do you feel like this momma? Do you feel drained? Flamingo parents gain their pink color back eventually as the chicks become independent, but what about you momma? It takes a LOT longer for a human to become independent. When will YOU get your color back?
Buckle up and get ready for a good listen. Brynne is passionate about this one.
Ever since Brynne's dad passed away last July, songs that talk about being alive, and coming alive, have been REALLY powerful for her. It’s one thing to have air in your lungs, and a beating heart… it’s another thing entirely to live a life where you FEEL alive. And spoiler alert… busyness does not mean we are alive. It does not mean we are fulfilled. Or joyful. “Why have we all assumed that busyness is a good thing? Because our good commitments build our busyness. Busyness is an overcommitment to do too many good commitments. When I was busy, my life was full of good commitments. Work, family, school, church, friendships - all of these were good. But when I added those good commitments together, they became too much. They became the opposite of good. They became bad… Too many good commitments add up to a bad life” (Getting Unbusy by Garland Vance). As we live everyday life, let’s make sure we’re filling our calendars with the things that ACTUALLY help us come alive. The things that bring us joy. Contentment. Fulfillment. Peace. Love. Abundance.
Only YOU know what truly does that for you. Let’s be more aware. Let’s pay attention. Let’s come alive. Listen to this episode, and we'll chat more about getting UNBUSY!
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” -Howard Thurman
The struggle to help our kiddos eat healthy can be REAL. Every momma can understand that one. In this episode, Brynne shares the five things that have helped her and her family make healthier choices! Listen up, and let's do what we can to change the way our family FEELS based on the way we FUEL ourselves! You've got this momma!
So many times Brynne hears mommas say something like, "I don't have time to workout, I have to take care of ________." Or, "I don't have time to read like I used to, I have ______ kids." Or, "I haven't showered in ______...you know, mom life!" In this episode, Brynne brings ALL the truth love to helping you realize that... MOMMA! YOU ARE WORTH THE TIME IT TAKES TO FEEL AMAZING. And when you feel amazing? The people you care for will feel amazing too. Listen up!
Brynne got to spend the last few days on the beautiful beach of Punta Cana with her husband and some of her amazing couple friends. On this trip, some beautiful and interesting conversations happened that she would like to share in this episode. Tune in for this simple, but PROFOUND, tool that can absolutely transform your marriage, and your life!
When it comes to kids who are not listening well, kids who are misbehaving constantly, kids who are randomly acting out...Brynne absolutely loves to chat about tools that can help! In this episode, she shares TONS of ideas to help you manage your kiddos, no matter their age! Remember, if you want the printout Brynne talks about, reach out to her on IG @brynnewise. You've got this momma! With these tools, you can absolutely feel empowered to help your kiddos become amazing listeners, who are well-behaved. Listen up!
Fear: Face Everything and Rise. As mommas, we have so much to fear, but we don't have to live life always afraid. We can face our fears and rise to become one step closer to the greatest version of ourselves! In this episode, Brynne shares a few personal experiences about fears that she's faced. Momma, listen up! We don't need to be fearless, but we can absolutely fear-LESS!
In today's social media world, it is SO easy to get caught up in the comparison of what has come to be known as having a "Pinterest Worthy" home, even if you're not spending much, if any, time on Pinterest! In this episode, Brynne shares some of the tips she and her family have implemented to make their home work for them, in the season of life they're in RIGHT now! Stop the comparison, start the grace momma. And make your home work for YOU!
So your spouse is addicted to pornography... or actually, YOU are addicted to pornography as a woman...or you're a mom and have no idea how to handle this issue presently or how to deal with your fear of the future. In this episode, Brynne brings on guest and life coach Kerrie Nygard to chat more about ALL of this! Listen up mommas! Whether this affects you directly, or someone you know and love, this episode is one to hear!
Congratulations, you are expecting! And now to face one of the hardest transitions in the lives of your kids: helping them grasp the concept of adding someone new to the family! In this episode, Brynne is 22 weeks pregnant herself, and has all the thoughts about making a smooth transition for those cute kiddos! Listen up for the 5 tips she has found to be the most helpful, from one pregnant momma to another!
As women, we need to share the hard things we are going through with people that we love and trust. But do we need to share it with anyone and everyone who will listen? Are we talking to the right people who can help us brainstorm ideas to make changes for the better? Or are we just whining and complaining? In this episode, Brynne gives some truth love when it comes to gossiping, and complaining. If you really want the hard things to change in your life, listen up, and implement this quick but powerful episode!
Sometimes life throws us a million curve balls, all at the same time. And right now? It seems there are so many people in the world who are going through something incredibly hard! In this episode, Brynne talks about the 10 things that have helped her the most when life got the hardest for her. Listen up, take notes, and get ready to proactively do something to make your life better when things feel too heavy to handle. You can do hard things!
Have you ever felt those tugs on your heart that just keep coming back? Those silent, or noisy, nudges that revisit your thoughts again and again? In this episode, Brynne brings on guest Savannah Ogden to chat about how following those tugs can bring so much joy to your life, and literally make your heart sing! Listen up, lean in, and learn how to follow your heart!
There are three words that are incredibly powerful when used with sincerity, and those words are, "I am sorry." In this episode, Brynne shares some powerful tools she has learned and implemented with her own family when it comes to asking for forgiveness, and extending that forgiveness to others. Listen up!
So you want to have a clean house all the time? Tip #1: Never allow yourself to rest or have hobbies. #2: Never cook food at home. #3: Never allow your children to play with anything. #4: Spend all your time outside of your home. Can I get an amen??!
In all seriousness though, Brynne ABSOLUTELY understands the struggle between trying to keep a house of order, and trying to make the most of the precious time we have with our kids! So in this episode, she shares several of her favorite tricks to making having a clean home fun, simple, and easier on YOU momma! Listen up!
Have you, or someone you love, ever been bullied? On the internet, or in real life? In this episode, Brynne shares some of her favorite lessons she's learned from many wise and amazing resources that have helped her deal with the mean people she has met in life. Listen up my friends! This one will help you, or someone you love.
HELLO 2022! In this episode, Brynne drops all the truth love and shares a few things she has learned about goal setting, embracing failure, and truly succeeding in life! Are you ready to rock 2022? Let's do this!
For the rest of 2021, Brynne decided to do something a little different. She looked at the most popular (i.e., the most listened to) episodes from 2021 and decided to re-share them. Maybe you're new here and you never got to hear them the first time! Maybe you've been here since the beginning and are in a new season of life now and re-listening will bless you with new insight! Wherever you are, enjoy these Top 10 episodes from Grace Momma Grace! Here is number 1, and the final episode of 2021 and Season 1!
"Have you ever felt loss? Have you ever felt disappointment? Have you ever felt sadness, heartache, or genuine hurt? Oh momma, you're so not alone. In this episode, Brynne brings on her beautiful friend Rachel Sisneros who is in the middle of a new and hard transition: divorce, and becoming a single mom. Rachel shares 5 M's to help you when you're grieving. This stuff is for everyone, because grief is a universal emotion. Listen up momma, Rachel is awe inspiring and these tips are life changing."
For the rest of 2021, Brynne decided to do something a little different. She looked at the most popular (i.e., the most listened to) episodes from 2021 and decided to re-share them. Maybe you're new here and you never got to hear them the first time! Maybe you've been here since the beginning and are in a new season of life now and re-listening will bless you with new insight! Wherever you are, enjoy these Top 10 episodes from Grace Momma Grace! Here is number 2!
"Do you struggle with mom guilt? Oh girlfriend, you are not alone. In this introductory episode, Brynne shares her story, shares where her passion for overcoming mom guilt began, and shares what you can expect from this podcast. It is her mission to help you remember that you are enough exactly as you are. You are the mother your children need. And you are a perfect mom, just because you love your kids!
Welcome to Grace Momma Grace!"
For the rest of 2021, Brynne decided to do something a little different. She looked at the most popular (i.e., the most listened to) episodes from 2021 and decided to re-share them. Maybe you're new here and you never got to hear them the first time! Maybe you've been here since the beginning and are in a new season of life now and re-listening will bless you with new insight! Wherever you are, enjoy these Top 10 episodes from Grace Momma Grace! Here is number 3!
"Unlike the movies make it seem, marriage is not all mushy gushy love and rainbows fabulousness 10000% of the time. Can it be at times? Of course! Will it always be? No. Absolutely not. Brynne's parents are divorced, and it rocked her world. As a result, it has made her INCREDIBLY passionate about working hard to make your marriage work (and please don’t misunderstand, she is talking about normal relationships here. She is NOT talking about abuse.). In this episode, Brynne shares four life saving tips about making your marriage work. Unmet expectations are the leading cause of divorce. Let's chat about it."
For the rest of 2021, Brynne decided to do something a little different. She looked at the most popular (i.e., the most listened to) episodes from 2021 and decided to re-share them. Maybe you're new here and you never got to hear them the first time! Maybe you've been here since the beginning and are in a new season of life now and re-listening will bless you with new insight! Wherever you are, enjoy these Top 10 episodes from Grace Momma Grace! Here is number 4!
"Have you ever had one (or a million) of those mornings where the day JUST started, and you already feel completely behind, frazzled, frustrated, and just...GAH!? My friend, you are not alone. In this episode, Brynne walks through her LIFE-CHANGING morning routine. This can be done in as little as 6 minutes each morning, and it will make a huge difference in your life. Listen up!"
For the rest of 2021, Brynne decided to do something a little different. She looked at the most popular (i.e., the most listened to) episodes from 2021 and decided to re-share them. Maybe you're new here and you never got to hear them the first time! Maybe you've been here since the beginning and are in a new season of life now and re-listening will bless you with new insight! Wherever you are, enjoy these Top 10 episodes from Grace Momma Grace! Here is number 5!
"Have you ever struggled with that mean inner voice that tells you you're just not good enough? That you're not measuring up? Oh, momma, you are so not alone! For the first time ever, Brynne brings on a male guest to help talk some sense into us mommas! Guest Brad Bizjack is one of Brynne's mindset mentors, and in this episode he shares some amazing tips for changing this crushing mindset. Are you ready to feel like you ARE enough? That you ARE amazing? Give this one a listen!!"
For the rest of 2021, Brynne decided to do something a little different. She looked at the most popular (i.e., the most listened to) episodes from 2021 and decided to re-share them. Maybe you're new here and you never got to hear them the first time! Maybe you've been here since the beginning and are in a new season of life now and re-listening will bless you with new insight! Wherever you are, enjoy these Top 10 episodes from Grace Momma Grace! Here is number 6!
"A few weeks ago, Brynne interviewed guest Rebecca Boyer about losing a child through stillbirth (Episode 36). After that episode, Brynne wanted to dive even deeper into the loss of a child. What about all the other ways there are to lose a child? What about suicide? Drug overdose? Accidents? Miscarriage? Well...believe it or not, Brynne knows someone who has experienced all 5 of those. Miscarriage, stillbirth, drug overdose, suicide, and a car accident. One momma, one family, experiencing all of that. Bring your tissues, and learn all about Nancy Poulsen and her amazing family, and the ways in which she has been able to carry on despite debilitating loss. You are not alone momma. We are never alone!"
For the rest of 2021, Brynne decided to do something a little different. She looked at the most popular (i.e., the most listened to) episodes from 2021 and decided to re-share them. Maybe you're new here and you never got to hear them the first time! Maybe you've been here since the beginning and are in a new season of life now and re-listening will bless you with new insight! Wherever you are, enjoy these Top 10 episodes from Grace Momma Grace! Here is number 7!
"What if motherhood is not what we've always thought it was? What if it is something much more simple? In this episode, Brynne interviews guest Hannah Olson who has found a passion for helping mommas reduce mom guilt and find more joy in motherhood. If you struggle with mom guilt, this episode, and really taking this concept to heart, will help you to release the chains that bind you. Listen up!"
For the rest of 2021, Brynne decided to do something a little different. She looked at the most popular (i.e., the most listened to) episodes from 2021 and decided to re-share them. Maybe you're new here and you never got to hear them the first time! Maybe you've been here since the beginning and are in a new season of life now and re-listening will bless you with new insight! Wherever you are, enjoy these Top 10 episodes from Grace Momma Grace! Here is number 8!
"What if, when we are feeling hurt, or sad, we allow our children to see us cry? What if we let them know that we feel pain too, and then, by example, we teach them tools to release their big emotions instead of trying to mask it, or go it all alone? In this episode, Brynne dives into several tools for increasing our emotional intelligence, both for ourselves and for our children. This stuff is deep, and can absolutely change lives. Are you willing to go there?"
For the rest of 2021, Brynne decided to do something a little different. She looked at the most popular (i.e., the most listened to) episodes from 2021 and decided to re-share them. Maybe you're new here and you never got to hear them the first time! Maybe you've been here since the beginning and are in a new season of life now and re-listening will bless you with new insight! Wherever you are, enjoy these Top 10 episodes from Grace Momma Grace! Here is number 9!
"Almost every time Brynne goes out and about, she gets compliments about how well-behaved her kids are. It's not a coincidence. Her kids didn't just come that way. She has a secret. And she is willing to share it with you! Are you ready to hear it?"
For the rest of 2021, Brynne decided to do something a little different. She looked at the most popular (i.e., the most listened to) episodes from 2021 and decided to re-share them. Maybe you're new here and you never got to hear them the first time! Maybe you've been here since the beginning and are in a new season of life now and re-listening will bless you with new insight! Wherever you are, enjoy these Top 10 episodes from Grace Momma Grace! Here is number 10!
"So many pregnant women, and mommas who've had babies, spend time hating their bodies because of the way having kids has changed it. In this episode, Brynne shares something with you: that's Satan. 100%. Creating a human is the most Godlike thing women can do. When we spend time hating, we don't have time to experience the gratitude, or the beauty, that can and will be found if you look for it in your mom bod. The baby you have is forever. Those beautiful humans are so worth the stretch marks, saggy skin, and scars. Spend time in love. Let's chat about it."
In this episode, Brynne discusses how important it is for moms to take a time out too! Whether you like to think of it as self care, filling your tank, filling your cup, putting on your oxygen mask, however you like to think of it, that is what is discussed here. Brynne provides some tricks for making time that can work for ANY mom. Buckle up, because Brynne Mode in on in full force in this episode! Enjoy!
In this episode, Brynne brings on the amazing Stephne Hilgendorf to chat about how we can raise our children to be confident, thriving, and self-sufficient humans! Stephne is the mom of two beautiful teenage girls, and it is so fun to hear from a momma who is one step ahead! Take this opportunity to learn from this beautiful and wise soul. Enjoy!
Confidence is something we all want for ourselves, and something we all admire in others. In this episode, Brynne brings on Mindset Coach Missy Allred, who specializes in working with teenagers. Whether you have a teenager now, or will have one in the not so distant future, this episode will help you know how to instill more confidence in your amazing children. You believe in them, so let's find out how to help them believe in themselves! Enjoy!
The media portrays step-mothers as being wicked, but what if it doesn't have to be that way? In this episode, Brynne brings on guest Heather Christiansen to talk about all of the things she is doing to intentionally create a beautiful blended family with her own two kids, her new husband, and his four kids! If you'd like to find Heather on social media, you can find her on Instagram @callmeheatherc. Even if you don't have a blended family, this episode can teach you so much about how to be a wonderful mother figure to any and all children within your sphere of influence. Enjoy!
If you are anything like Brynne, you find yourself busy in the mundane tasks of everyday life. You need to get the kids ready for school, do the dishes, grocery shop, wipe a bum, carpool, breastfeed, help someone with their homework, and on and on it goes. What about God? If you believe in Him, and you love Him, shouldn't He fit into your life somewhere? Insert all the feelings of shame and guilt. In this episode, Brynne shares one simple aha moment that has totally blessed and strengthened her relationship with God, and released her of the guilt and shame. Listen up!
Sometimes motherhood doesn't happen exactly the way we expected or planned. In this episode, Brynne brings on her younger sister Jeannene Dozier to chat about Jeannene's journey through motherhood! Her journey includes several miscarriages, and a lot of doctor's visits which helped Jeannene and her husband Jackson realize that pregnancy is not in the cards for them. Instead of this answer bringing hopelessness and despair, Jeannene and Jackson found great comfort and used this answer as a go ahead to make a difference in the foster care world. Whether or not you ever plan to foster children, this episode is so eye opening. To find Jeannene, search for her on Instagram @jeannened. And listen up! This one is so good.
As moms, we are bombarded with tools, advice, resources, and opinions from others about all things parenting. In this episode, Brynne gets rid of the fluff and shares seven of the BEST pieces of advice she's ever been given! These things have blessed and changed her motherhood, and she wants to share them with you. Listen up!
In this episode, Brynne brings on her best friend, partner, soul mate, husband, eternal companion, and father of her children: Blake Wise! Blake and Brynne dedicated this episode to talking all about being partners in parenting, and how you can make small changes that lead to big results when it comes to helping your children, and your spouse, feel needed, important, accepted, valued, and loved! Listen up!
Brynne's dad recently passed away, and although it wasn't necessarily a surprise, it has been rather difficult for her and her family. While this is true, it is also true that Brynne loves to look at life's experience, and find the lesson in it. That way, she can then pay it forward to help others too. That's exactly what this episode is all about. Bring some tissues, and get ready for some amazing tips about how to embrace today, and make each day a gift. "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift. That's why it's called the present." - Master Oogway (Kung Fu Panda)
Do you find yourself in awe at all of the amazing people you have in your life? Or are you on the opposite end of the spectrum, and are constantly complaining about how idiotic they are? Whether it's because you work with them, are related to them, or you interact with them regularly, we need to be aware of the people in our lives. As author and motivational speaker Jim Rohn says, "We are a combination of the five people we spend the most time with." Holy gut check. Who do you spend the most time with? And if you become like them, is that a good thing? This episode is a good one. Enjoy!
Have you ever felt exhausted from trying to do, have, and be everything for your kids? Have you lost yourself in motherhood, and you're unsure of what it is that you even enjoy doing outside of motherhood, and maybe work? Well then, this episode is for you! Brynne brings on guest, and longtime friend, Olivia Bardsley to chat all about how we can take back our days as mommas by encouraging our kiddos to play independently! Listen up. This one is great!
It is so common for us mommas to have trouble with our bladder after having babies. Whether we gave birth vaginally or had a c-section, those babies put a lot of pressure on our pelvic floors! Although it is common to pee our pants every time we sneeze, cough, or jump on the trampoline, it does NOT have to become our new normal! In this episode, Brynne brings her friend Mireille Nalder back to chat more about pelvic floor health and what we can do to improve its' strength and relaxation! Listen up! This stuff is golden!
Have you ever had a baby? Or accidentally peed your pants while coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercising? Have you ever had body image issues? Or struggled with body positivity? Well then, this episode is for you! Brynne brings on her beautiful friend Mireille (who is from the Netherlands, and has a BEAUTIFUL accent by the way!). Mireille is a personal trainer who focuses on women's health and helps her clients strengthen their bodies, with special emphasis on their pelvic floor, no matter their age! You can learn more from this amazing woman on Instagram at liveitfitnessyyc. Listen up, and enjoy this beautiful conversation! It's a good one!
In everyday motherhood, it is VERY common to feel sad, stuck, down, depressed, lonely, afraid, and even angry. But there is a way out. In this episode, Brynne interviews guest Brittni Clarkson who shares her passion for finding joy in motherhood via her social media and her blog! Brittni shares 7 things (that all start with S) to help us find joy in motherhood each and everyday. Listen up! This one will make you HAPPY!
"You find out who your friends are. Somebody's gonna drop everything, run out and crank up their car, hit the gas, get there fast, they don't stop to think, 'What's in it for me?' or 'It's way too far.' They just show on up with their big ol' heart. You find out who your friends are." Brynne had an opportunity to show what kind of friend she is, and in this episode, she shares all the things she learned as a result. Listen up!
A few weeks ago, Brynne interviewed guest Rebecca Boyer about losing a child through stillbirth (Episode 36). After that episode, Brynne wanted to dive even deeper into the loss of a child. What about all the other ways there are to lose a child? What about suicide? Drug overdose? Accidents? Miscarriage? Well...believe it or not, Brynne knows someone who has experienced all 5 of those. Miscarriage, stillbirth, drug overdose, suicide, and a car accident. One momma, one family, experiencing all of that. Bring your tissues, and learn all about Nancy Poulsen and her amazing family, and the ways in which she has been able to carry on despite debilitating loss. You are not alone momma. We are never alone!
Yep. You read that right...BLEACH! In this episode, Brynne is willing to admit that she is far from perfect when it comes to motherhood. She shares her heart in telling the story of when her daughter drank bleach, and all the lessons she learned as a result! We all have two choices when hard things happen. Listen up to find out what those two choices are, and which choice Brynne made. We can learn from hard experiences together!
"The days are long but the years are short." We've heard it so many times it's almost a cliché, but oh, how true it is! In this episode, Brynne brings on her friend and guest Oléa Gough to chat about what life looks like now that Oléa is in a new phase of motherhood: empty nester! How has her relationship changed with her children now that they are adults? What does she wish she could tell her younger self? What is she glad that she did? All the goods are in this one! Listen up!
"I carried you every second of your life, and I will love you for every second of mine." In this episode, Brynne interviews guest Rebecca Boyer to talk about the hardship of losing a child through stillbirth. Rebecca beautifully addresses how to find hope and grace and healing during, and after, this indescribable loss. Despite the heavy topic, this episode is full of love and hope. Please enjoy! And feel free to share it with anyone else you know who may need it. You are not alone momma. We are never alone.
School is out, summer is here, and our sense of "normal" just went out the window! So...now what? In this episode, Brynne interviews one of her very best friends, Shaunae Heideman, to talk all about ideas for intentional play. Sometimes, less truly is more. This episode is GOOOOOOD. Are you ready to say yes to play?? Listen up!
In this episode, Brynne shares the greatest treasures she learned as a teacher that have made a HUGE impact in the way she interacts with babies, children, teenagers, and even adults! She has been stewing over this episode for a LOONNGGG time, and has finally put all her thoughts together to bring you one jam packed episode! Buckle up, take note, and get ready to learn all of Brynne's secrets when it comes to teaching, talking to, and helping others grow into the best version of themselves!
This episode is going live on Brynne's 30th birthday as her gift to YOU her amazing listeners! Get ready for this one! Brynne mode was on in full force! Remember... YOU ARE CAPABLE! NO MATTER YOUR AGE! Don't let "I'm too young" turn into "I'm too busy" turn into "I'm too old." Embrace yourself today! And always remember, as Brynne's always says, "You're the shiz!!" Listen up, buckle up, and get ready for a power punch bonus episode!
It's a beautiful thing when we are able to turn our mess into our message! In this episode, Brynne brings on her friend Whitney Thorne who shares the story of her beautiful daughter. As mommas, sometimes we don't talk about the hard stuff. Whitney is a beautiful example of healing through sharing. Listen up!
"Attitude is the difference between an adventure and an ordeal." -Bob Bitchin
In this episode, Brynne shares some personal experiences after hearing this quote for the first time. What is our attitude doing to our families? Lifting? Or hurting? Listen up!
We get to choose what clothes we will buy, and put on each day. Did you know that we also have the ability to choose what words we buy into, and put on each day? The words we say to, and about, ourselves have the power to inspire action, or cause paralysis. In this episode, Brynne brings on guest Becky Kemp who shares inspiration and tools for helping us recognize the power words have to change who we are, and who we choose to be, from the inside out. Listen up!
What if motherhood is not what we've always thought it was? What if it is something much more simple? In this episode, Brynne interviews guest Hannah Olson who has found a passion for helping mommas reduce mom guilt and find more joy in motherhood. If you struggle with mom guilt, this episode, and really taking this concept to heart, will help you to release the chains that bind you. Listen up!
Is it a struggle to help your child find his or her voice? Are tough conversations hard for you to initiate or sit through? Is open communication a regular in your household? In this episode, Brynne brings on guest Lydia Taggart who is a mother to 6 children born within 4 years, including QUADRUPLETS! This amazing human is a speaker, author, trainer, coach, and proud momma, and she shares insights for how to become a supermom ourselves: through communication! "Feelings are meant to be felt." Are you ready for this magic? Listen up!
Has motherhood ever broken you down? In this episode, Brynne brings on guest Elizabeth Anderson to chat about brokenness in motherhood, and rebuilding to be lifted higher in mental health, body image, and ambitions. Listen up my beautiful friends!
Have you ever struggled with that mean inner voice that tells you you're just not good enough? That you're not measuring up? Oh, momma, you are so not alone! For the first time ever, Brynne brings on a male guest to help talk some sense into us mommas! Guest Brad Bizjack is one of Brynne's mindset mentors, and in this episode he shares some amazing tips for changing this crushing mindset. Are you ready to feel like you ARE enough? That you ARE amazing? Give this one a listen!!
What if, when we are feeling hurt, or sad, we allow our children to see us cry? What if we let them know that we feel pain too, and then, by example, we teach them tools to release their big emotions instead of trying to mask it, or go it all alone? In this episode, Brynne dives into several tools for increasing our emotional intelligence, both for ourselves and for our children. This stuff is deep, and can absolutely change lives. Are you willing to go there?
Almost every time Brynne goes out and about, she gets compliments about how well-behaved her kids are. It's not a coincidence. Her kids didn't just come that way. She has a secret. And she is willing to share it with you! Are you ready to hear it?
Have you ever felt loss? Have you ever felt disappointment? Have you ever felt sadness, heartache, or genuine hurt? Oh momma, you're so not alone. In this episode, Brynne brings on her beautiful friend Rachel Sisneros who is in the middle of a new and hard transition: divorce, and becoming a single mom. Rachel shares 5 M's to help you when you're grieving. This stuff is for everyone, because grief is a universal emotion. Listen up momma, Rachel is awe inspiring and these tips are life changing.
It is so easy to say that "My kids are my highest priority!" or "My husband is my highest priority!" or "God is my highest priority!" When we really take the time to look at our lives though, we realize that they are actually getting the REST of us instead of the BEST of us. In this episode, Brynne dives DEEP into so many things that have changed her life: the concept of a 12 Week Year, family council, and time blocking! If you want to change your life? Listen to this one! And feel free to listen to it again and again!
If you find yourself counting down the minutes until your spouse gets home, or until bed time, or until you get a break... Momma, you are SO not alone! Motherhood can be hard sometimes. Unlike we may think, it does NOT make you a bad mother if you're not enjoying absolutely every solitary moment of motherhood. In this episode, Brynne shares two things that have changed her life in this regard. Listen up!
“There is a secret in our culture, and it's not that birth is painful. It's that women are strong." —Laura Stavoe Harm
C-Section or vaginal birth, medicated or unmedicated, healthy baby or complications, miscarriage or stillborn...it doesn't change that fact that you momma, are absolutely incredible. You are strong. It is time we share our birth stories, accept them exactly as they are, and bask in the Godlike power we are given to bring beautiful spirits into this world. Let's chat about birth!
One of the most frequently asked questions Brynne gets is, "Girl, HOW do you do it all? 3 kids in 3.5 years, a business from home, a podcast, mom tasks, wife tasks, church tasks, and you're like...HAPPY! HOW???" In this episode Brynne shares her how. Buckle up, listen up, and let's do this!
You've wanted a break from your kiddos, and now it's time to get that break! So... why is it so hard to say goodbye?? Is it really worth even going?Whether you're leaving for work, a nail or hair appointment, a Girl's Night, a vacation, a date night, or for any other reason, momma, you are not alone if it is hard for you to say goodbye to those amazing kiddos of yours! In this episode, Brynne brings on two other mommas! One is her sister, who is an amazing working momma, and another is a good friend who is an amazing momma who didn't leave her oldest for 8 years. Hear three different perspectives of the same thing we all face as moms. Reminder: absence truly does make the heart grow fonder!
Life can throw us so many curveballs. In this episode, Brynne brings on her good friend Amanda Trojan to discuss Amanda's experience with raising a son with special needs, experiencing a miscarriage, and having a healthy baby girl. Amanda is a beautiful example of living life with grace for herself, grace for her children, faith in God, and showing up everyday with passion, purpose, and presence even amongst some of the most difficult challenges motherhood can bring. This stuff will change your life if you let it. Listen up!
Like the mom in Home Alone, sometimes we find ourselves asking, "What kind of mother am I?" We make mistakes. All the time. There is power in forgiving ourselves, and forgiving others. In this episode, Brynne shares a few personal experiences from mistakes she's made as a mom, and the lessons she's learned from each of those mistakes. We are not alone in making mistakes. Let's learn, grow, apologize, and forgive, together!
It's a different world today than we are used to, and there are so many unknowns. In this episode, Brynne talks about her struggles in the last year with being a mom of three, and shares four things that have really helped her overcome the anxiety, fear, stress, and overwhelm involved with raising children today. Listen up, implement, and commit to giving yourself grace as you grow, change, and overcome!
"When I think of a strong mom, I think of someone facing pressure and difficulty, but still maintaining grace, love, and gentleness. It's easy to get angry. It's easy to be selfish. It's easy to give up. It's not easy to be tender, nor is it easy to be humble." - Kelsey, a Strong Mom
In this episode, Brynne brings on her friend Monta Cooper who is mom of 3. Monta wanted to surround herself with positive women, so? She created a community. A community of Strong Moms. This community is available on Facebook, Instagram, and there is also a Strong Moms blog! What does it takes to be a strong mom? How can you embrace your strengths? How can you surround yourself with people who will lift you up? Listen to learn.
In this episode, Brynne explores the pain brought about by family genes, the pain brought about by other people's choices, and the pain brought about by accidents and life circumstances. "Pain is guaranteed, suffering is optional." - Brad Bizjack. This stuff is deep! Are you willing to go there?
As mommas, we have never ending to-do lists: dishes, cooking, laundry, cleaning, shopping, driving, errands, carpooling, etc. "But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to [Jesus], and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things. But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her (Luke 10: 40-42, King James Version)." Our kiddos won't be in our homes forever. Maybe they are already gone. MAKE time to be with them. Today. Make time to be present. Today. The chores can wait...they aren't going anywhere. Let's chat about it!
Does your child pick his or her own outfit, and it just looks...interesting? Do they want to wear makeup and they're only 2 years old? Do they take scissors to their hair? Oh momma, you are SO not alone! In this episode, Brynne interviews her good friend Stephanie Johnson, who is a mom of 3 and a licensed cosmetologist, to talk all about empowering your children to grow up to be adults who are confident, authentic, and decisive. This stuff is powerful! Let's chat!
Momma, you are NOT alone if you struggle in the sleep department with your kiddo(s). You are not alone if you find yourself looking forward to bedtime/nap time. Unlike so many may think, there is not a "one size fits all" approach to sleep training. In this episode, Brynne brings on her friend and sleep training expert, Marietta Paxson, to chat more about letting go of what everyone else thinks, and instead finding what works best in getting the best quality of sleep for you and your child. Let's chat!
You were something before you were a mother. Are you still that person today? Or have you lost her in the monotony of mom life and chores and carpooling and errands and diapers and to-do lists? In this episode, Brynne challenges you to listen to the nudges on your heart, seek direction from God, listen to Anna and "Do the next right thing," and strive everyday to do what lights YOUR soul on fire. “Don’t ask what your kids need, ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because your kids need a mom who has come alive.” Let's chat!
In this episode, Brynne invited her mom back! This time, Cheryl and Brynne discuss the 9 things you DON'T want to do during your holiday season (part 1 was the 11 things you DO want to do). If you find yourself getting lost in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, frazzled, spending way more money than you intended, just to come out the other side 1000% drained, this episode is for YOU!
If you find yourself getting lost in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, frazzled, spending way more money than you intended, just to come out the other side 1000% drained, this episode is for YOU! Brynne invited her mom on as a guest to share 11 tips for things to do during your holiday season to make it joyful and bright!
Have you ever had one (or a million) of those mornings where the day JUST started, and you already feel completely behind, frazzled, frustrated, and just...GAH!? My friend, you are not alone. In this episode, Brynne walks through her LIFE-CHANGING morning routine. This can be done in as little as 6 minutes each morning, and it will make a huge difference in your life. Listen up!
So many pregnant women, and mommas who've had babies, spend time hating their bodies because of the way having kids has changed it. In this episode, Brynne shares something with you: that's Satan. 100%. Creating a human is the most Godlike thing women can do. When we spend time hating, we don't have time to experience the gratitude, or the beauty, that can and will be found if you look for it in your mom bod. The baby you have is forever. Those beautiful humans are so worth the stretch marks, saggy skin, and scars. Spend time in love. Let's chat about it.
The struggle to become a homeschooling momma, not by choice, but by necessity, has been a HARD one for so many mommas this year. In this episode, Brynne brings on her first guest, and long-time friend, Anna Bulloch! Anna is a mom of 3, she is homeschooling two of those three, and she is striving to teach them well while also juggling life with a cute 2 year old vying for her attention! She is doing all of this while still striving to stick to her normal personal goals of being an extraordinary wife, building a life-coaching business, and making time for her own personal self-care. If homeschooling has been a struggle? You are not alone! This one is for you momma!
In this world of comparison, mom guilt, feelings of never being enough, and ESPECIALLY in all things 2020, WE MUST give each other more grace. In this episode, Brynne shares stories and tips to help us know one thing: we are in this together. “For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others. For beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness. And for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” - Audrey Hepburn
Do you struggle with mom guilt? Oh girlfriend, you are not alone. In this introductory episode, Brynne shares her story, shares where her passion for overcoming mom guilt began, and shares what you can expect from this podcast. It is her mission to help you remember that you are enough exactly as you are. You are the mother your children need. And you are a perfect mom, just because you love your kids!
Welcome to Grace Momma Grace!
Unlike the movies make it seem, marriage is not all mushy gushy love and rainbows fabulousness 10000% of the time. Can it be at times? Of course! Will it always be? No. Absolutely not. Brynne's parents are divorced, and it rocked her world. As a result, it has made her INCREDIBLY passionate about working hard to make your marriage work (and please don’t misunderstand, she is talking about normal relationships here. She is NOT talking about abuse.). In this episode, Brynne shares four life saving tips about making your marriage work.
Unmet expectations are the leading cause of divorce. Let's chat about it.