Moms Matter: Recent Episodes
Cheyanne Lent Cleyman
Every mom has a story and a voice. And here on this podcast - she is finally heard. We have mamas from all walks of life, cultures, ages, races and faiths share THEIR story raw, uncut and unfiltered. We let mama's have the floor and share their story and encourage us all with it! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/momsmatter/support
Are you married to a man from another culture?
Do you desire to share his culture with your kids but you’re not sure where to start?
I know it can be overwhelming; amongst all your other obligations + expectations as a mom of littles, to also try to figure out how to incorporate culture into your family's life. Well, you no longer have to do that alone. Today, I have 5 hacks for you to make adding in your husband’s culture simple + easy and fun! Xo, Cheyanne
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Are you a mama that either works outside the home or works from home + is having a hard time transitioning between work/home life?
What about struggling with reconnecting with your littles after a long, exhausting day at work or feeling like you even have the energy to now fulfill all the demands that you have at home?
If any of this sounds way too familiar, then, THIS is the episode for you. Today, I brought on a special guest, Jennifer McGraw, who as a mom of teenagers + a toddler; while also running a successful business, knows a thing or two about the overwhelm + stress that comes from trying to balance it all. However, what used to consume her has now become her ‘zone of genius.’ Listen in as she shares her top tips, from her own life + also clients she’s helped, in how to make transitioning from work life to wife smoother + easier. Grab your favorite green juice or smoothie + believe that your peace is right around the corner. Xo, Cheyanne
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Connect With Jennifer:
Join her FB group here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/restoredmama
Did you have babies shortly after saying “I do”?
Were you just trying to figure out this whole wife life while becoming a mom too?
For some, becoming a parent comes sooner than expected and it can be a HUGE whiplash, trying to balance it all out, while still trying to get to know your husband and make time for one another. Follow along today as I share 5 tips with How To Cope When Parenthood Comes Quicker Than You Expected. Have faith mama, help is right around the corner. Xo, Cheyanne
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Did you just eat your toddlers leftovers - again? I’ve been totally guilty there. Are you sick of just floating through week to week surviving on cheap carbs + well, feeling like crap?
Wish you had some help being able to balance creating some healthy eating habits for the whole family without it taking so much time + energy?
I have 5 quick hacks that you can do that I guarantee - probably already flow with what you already do - and if not, they’re simple adjustments you can make THIS WEEK. So, have faith mama. Your entire family is about to get the boost it needs - in the kitchen + in your soul. Let’s plan this out. Xo, Cheyanne
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MY FAVORITE HEALTHY + SIMPLE RECIPES:
24 No-Bake Energy Ball Recipes
Pumpkin Protein Muffins
Copycat Peanut Butter Cups
Are you sick of spending money on getting your kids “stuff” that they either don’t fully appreciate + or use after 1-2x?
Are you wanting to instead give your kids more “family experiences” but aren’t exactly sure how to make it all financially possible?
Where does one even BEGIN with saving for such an adventure? Time to take all that stress out of planning + find real, practical + tangible solutions with today’s podcast guest, Krista of Money Mindful Moms. Listen in as Krista + I take your dreams of giving your family memorable experiences together and make them a realistic + inexpensive reality. It no longer has to stay on your dream board. It’s time to plan your next vacation with us. Xo, Cheyanne
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Connect With Krista:
@MoneyMindfulMoms
MoneyMindfulMoms Blog
Have you joined a Mom Group only to be quickly disappointed that it didn’t exactly meet your expectations?
Or maybe worse - you’ve been burned by one (or more) of the moms IN a group?
Joining a Moms Group takes a great amount of trust + faith - and can be extra hard to do so if you’ve been burned. Today, I am going to guide you with just 3 simple ways that you can find your own group of Moms that you can connect with and feel at home. I promise, it’s not beyond your reach - it might just take you reaching a little outside your comfort zone. But you’re not alone mama, I got you. Get ready to get connected + experience some much needed TLC. Let’s find you a group. Xo, Cheyanne
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*Join my FREE + totally private, Mom-Of-Littles-focused community on FB:
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Say HI On IG: @CheyanneCleyman
*Looking for super natural + healthy pre-natal & post-natal wellness products? Check out MY favorite ones right here.
Hey Mama! Feeling completely exhausted + drained in your mom life? Do you want to give your kids + husband everything but feel completely spent at the end of the day? Sounds like you need a hug (here’s a virtual one) + some simple strategies that you can apply like yesterday to help you survive your mom life. I’ve got you mama. Listen in for these 3 practical tips that will help you go from surviving your life to actually thriving in your every single day, so that you can be that mom + wife that you’ve always wanted to be. Get ready, mama- your life is about to shift. Let’s do this. Xo, Cheyanne
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Hey Mama! Are you constantly feeling behind in your to-do list around the house?
Secretly wishing your husband would help more + maybe even dropping some hints for him to do so - but to no avail?
Are you desperately wanting a cleaner house that you can be proud of but struggling with how to find the time + energy to do it all?
I get it ‘cause I’ve totally been there. Today, I am going to share with you 3 simple + super practical steps for how you and your husband can team together and get more done, in less time with less arguing. It’s a win win win all around, mama. Let’s get to it. Xo, Cheyanne
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SHOW NOTES:
Step 1 - Create a master list
-Have you and your spouse both list SEPARATELY all the chores/responsibilities that you both can think of that need to get done on a weekly/monthly basis
Then, compare lists - looks for overlaps + create a master list
Step 2 - Divide to conquer
-Spend 15 min together + start with delegating who does what - who’s strength does it best suit to do a specific chore
Or whose schedule best suits a specific chore - ex taking out the trash, doing the laundry
Are there chores you can switch every other week?
Are there chores that don’t HAVE to be done every week?
Step 3 - Create a plan of attack - If you’re the planner in your family, help your husband out and create a schedule you can both work off of - that’s visible for all to see - MAKE IT VISUAL
*WORK IT for at LEAST a month before making changes
Bonus step - If you have children over 2-3, access what small items THEY can help you with on your list. What can you involve them in?
I’d love to see the lists y’ all come up with!
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Is your sweet baby now “not-so-much-a-baby” anymore & is an energetic toddler ready to switch from their baby crib to a toddler bed?
I know first hand how daunting + overwhelming this task can feel not only physically, but also emotionally.
After having just gone through this myself with my son, and having helped over 20 toddlers over my 10+ years of nannying, I am here to make this transition as smooth + simple as possible for you and your big boy or girl.
Inside this 15-min episode, you’ll get 3 practical + tangible tips to help you feel empowered + confident for this big shift in all of your lives.
Remember, you’ve got this, mama. See you soon! Xo, Cheyanne
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SHOW NOTES
Step 1 - Have THE TALK - 3:20
Step 2 - INVOLVE them in the process- 5:30
Step 3 - Get ready for GO TIME - 7:10
*Bonus Step: Pour yourself a glass of wine = and bless and release it - 10:30
Did you become a mom without all your norms around you?
Are you currently raising kids away from your family?
I totally get it. That’s me too. I know, first hand, how isolating it can feel.
On those hard days, when you’re expected to be in 3 places at once, your baby is puking, your toddler is screaming, and you haven’t slept in days - it quite frankly SUCKS when you have no one around to help you.
However, today, I am going to help you focus on the GOOD parts of living away from family.
Feeling skeptical? I challenge you to stick around and watch how these mindset shifts + different perspectives can add peace and calm into your soul. Let’s dive in. Xo, Cheyanne
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Hey Mama!
Do you ever feel completely ALONE + ISOLATED in your motherhood journey?
Do you want to connect but are unsure exactly how to do it?
Do you worry you’ll never get unstuck from this current rut you’re in?
You’re in luck, mama. Today, I’ve given you my top 4 tips for how to stop feeling alone + isolated as a mom and instead feel totally connected to others, yourself and God.
I pray you’re ready to be #Momspired & ready to own your #Momtuition.
Big hugs,
Chey
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Listen To Related Episodes:
27 - Work-From-Home Mom of 3 Gets Real About Juggling All The Hats + How To Let Go Of Being That ”Perfect Mom”
9 - Motherhood 101: The Subject Of Love
7 - Why You Must Surround Yourself With Moms Who Share Your Same Values, Beliefs and Morals
SHOW NOTES
Intro + welcome to the new direction of this podcast - 0:10
What does isolated and alone mean + why should it matter to us - 2:30
What can we do to feel less alone + isolated - 4:45
Tip 1 - Connect With Your Community - 6:10
Tip 2 - Connect With Your Husband - 10:05
Tip 3 - Connect With Yourself - 13:10
Tip 4 - Connect With God - 15:40
RECAP - 18:45
Mom of 3, work-from-home mama & wife to a fire-chief, my guest today, Ally Sanchez, is no stranger to chaos + the overwhelm that often hits us mom in the face. Listen in as she shares her quest to balance while juggling many hats, finding peace in the unknowns + embracing the challenges that unexpectedly come our way as moms. Xo, Chey
Show Notes:
Intro: 2:20
Doesn’t matter what label you put in front of being a mom, stepmom, single mom or etc, motherhood is hard no matter what - 5:00
Motherhood is the toughest “hood” to live in - 6:30
Motherhood is the greatest mirror + shines a light on who you truly are - 7:40
We can understand God as a Father so much better once we become a parent ourselves - 9:15
What differences do you see between your school age son vs your toddler daughter - 11:57
Show your kids that what they say matter when they’re young, and they will know they matter when they are older - 13:00
How motherhood is truly a refining for me & for mine & my hub’s relationship - 17:15
What can you do when you just don’t wanna “MOM” anymore - 21:00
WHY potty training has been one of the toughest things in my motherhood journey - 24:00
Huge lesson in trying to push things with our kids on our whole timeline- 25:00
How do you mentally get through the hard moments of motherhood - 26:00
The importance of finding realistic, mom mentors - 30:00
No perfect moms, just perfectly chosen for those kids - 33:00
Ally + Chey’s Challenge for moms to see how their kids see them - 35:15
What Is Better Than Any Book or Podcast For Moms - 38:00
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Ally IG - @Allyyysanchez
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Hey Mama! Do you feel overwhelmed by the responsibility of raising good & godly kids? What about doing so in the mix of a blended family? If so, then you will definetely want to tune into this episode & get loads of wisdom bombs coming from my guest, Melissa A. Smith.
Intro. to Melissa - 1:04
How was the adjustment for the teens to have a little brother? - 4:25
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What would you say to moms who are “doing it all over again” -having a new baby when also having teenagers? - 7:30
Watching my daughter go from only child to a sibling - 9:30
What was it like to blend your families with 4 different teens - 12:00
Loving that God gave me these 5 kids to help shepherd - 13:45
How do you navigate the weight of shepherding children - 15:00
I can’t look for joy in my child, if I do, I make them an idol - 16:00
How to not place emotional burdens on your kids - 17:30
Moms are the thermostat of the home - 19:00
Why EVERY Mom should pray - 23:00
Second to prayer, reading Scripture is most important thing you can do as a mom - 24:15
Why as a mom, you'll never be enough - 25:00
What IS worship - 27:00
Melissa’s Resources - 31:20
“The Peaceful Mom” - April Cassidy
“The Bible ReCap” - Reading Plan in One Year
“Signing Time” Program - Sign Language
Connect With Melissa - 34:00
Melissa's IG - @MissiAnnSmith
Melissa's FB
Melissa@MissiAnnSmith.com
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Hey Mamas! Have you or anyone you know been touched by teenage pregnancy? What is usually looked at as a “bad thing” has been given a refreshed look in today’s episode as I talk with a young mom who became a mama at just 18. And she didn’t just have a baby at 18, but she also planned for it. Tune into this episode, if you dare, to have your perception or mindset potentially altered about teenage pregnancy and see how this mom says it’s the "best choice she’s ever made." Xo, Cheyanne
Nichole’s introduction - 1:30
Pregnant & becoming a mom at 18 - 2:30
After 2 months of trying, Nichole was pregnant with her planned pregnancy - 4:00
How to navigate the stigmas of teenage pregnancy - 6:00
Age doesn’t define a mother - 8:25
Regrets from having her son so young - 8:45
How we change & evolve as mothers over time - 12:30
Feeling like there is something to prove as a young mom - 13:15
How can teen pregnancy be a positive thing - 14:30
How to have the convos with your partner about discipline - 17:00
Dealing with body changes after childbirth - 21:30 #WearTheDamnShorts
Fix your focus on what makes you feel good - 26:30
Connect with Nichole:
@Nichole.Lent
Nichole’s photography business: @_sweetpeaphotography
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@HolyHealthyHappyMama
Chey's website
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Hey Mama! Do you have more than one kiddo at home? Then you know first hand how challenging + difficult it can be to handle 2, or more, very different personalities in your home. Today, I interview, Allysen Fitzpatrick, a mom of a boy & girl under 2, all about how she courageously parents them differently & helps them keep their focus on Jesus.
xo, Cheyanne
Show Notes:
Intro. - 2:18
When our kids go from cute to quirky & weird - 5:00
Watching your kids grow - from babies into little humans - 8:00
The big difference between raising boys vs. girls - 9:15
We parent our kids differently because their personalities are so different - 10:45
How to feel less pressure as a mom (from other moms) - 12:30
God gave you your specific kids to raise with your own strengths & weaknesses & your spouses - 16:00
How to help your kids with their struggles, especially ones you didn’t have - 19:45
We must remember to trust God has given every parent the kids He has with purpose - 21:00
My son’s anger has been the hardest part of my motherhood so far - 25:00
Dealing with different connections with son Vs. daughter - 27:00
Creating an awareness of responsibility as an older sibling - 29:00
When do you start having convos with your kids about their behaviour & spiritual guidance - 33:00
Parenting takes a lot of prayer - 36:45
Allysen’s Resources -39:30
”Raising Emotionally Strong Boys”
”Raising A Modern Day Princess”
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IG: @Whole_Heart_Living
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Hey Mama!
I am jumping out of my skin with excitement for this episode today: What sounds like a controversial subject, pain free childbirth, will leave you inspired, empowered and totally rethinking all you’ve believed or been told about labor and childbirth.
Let’s dive deep together.
Xo, Cheyanne
SHOW NOTES:
You wrote a book,”Pain-Free Childbirth” - share with us about that journey... -What brought you to write a book like that? 3:24
Expectations society puts on us to set us up to fail - 8:40
Biggest lie women believe about childbirth that aren’t true - 11:30
For pregnant women listening right now - and she desires a pain free childbirth- what would be your top recommendations for her - 16:15 What would you say to a mom who is skeptical that this is possible for her birth experience - 17:00
Didn’t God purposely make birth painful? 18:32
Why our words + our community around us MATTER - 23:00
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Hey Mama! Today, I am bringing on one of my all-time favorite experts when it comes to breastfeeding our babies, Sarah O'Rourke. Sarah is a liscenced IBCLC (an internationally board certified lactation consultant) and a mom of 2. She shares her expertise on all things breastfeeding - everything from how to prep your partner best to help you to what you SHOULD be focusing on pre & postnatally to make your breastfeeding experience a success for both you + baby. I pray this episode blesses you, mama! Xo, Cheyanne Episode Highlights: So many women prepare for a baby’s nursery or the delivery - but don’t often focus on breastfeeding. Or the HOW. Why do you think that is? 3:20 What SHOULD they focus on instead? 6:00 How can their PARTNER prep to help with this? 10:10 Sarah shares about her brand-new class called, "Crafting Your Registry For Breastfeeding Success" 13:50 CONNECT WITH SARAH: Sarah's website: https://milkandhoneybreastfeeding.com E-mail: sorourke315@gmail.com Sarah's Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarah_clc_ibclc **For FULL episode + Sarah's insights on how to deal with nervousness around breastfeeding, her thoughts on whether or not you can breastfed better with each child + the infamous question IS BREAST BEST, come join my online community, exclusively for pre + post-natal mamas. Get all the details here. ++ GRAB MY BREAST FEEDING ESSENTIALS RIGHT HERE ++ - https://www.amazon.com/shop/holyhealthyhappymama/list/1762HXJD0TGIX?ref=cm_sw_tw_r_aipsflist_aipsfholyhealthyhappymama_dp_6tCQex2cEnoRu (Pssst...You get to support me as I support you with sharing my GO TOs. I say WIN WIN!) And let's CONNECT, mama! Cheyanne's Instagram Cheyanne's Facebook Cheyanne's Youtube Cheyanne's PRIVATE "Holy Healthy Happy Mama" Community
Chelsea has overcome so much in her life going from a young mom of 2, leaving an abusive marriage, raising 2 boys on her own & finding love ❤️ again. Go deeper into her story with me on this week’s episode & get to her a little better through her bio below ⬇️
“Chelsea & Garrett Zimmerman are a proud blended family of 5. They have 3 boys between them, ages 14, 12, and 12, and just recently became fur baby parents to their “ours baby” a 5 pound Morkie named Harlow. Needless to say, there’s never a dull moment in their home! They’ve been together for 7 years, and married for almost 2. Chelsea & Garrett are certified relationship coaches with a heart for blended families as they are one themselves. Their mission is to provide hope and tangible resources to help blended families defy the odds against them and go from blended to blessed.”
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For this next episode, I thought who better to introduce herself than the Mom herself: “Hi I’m Kelly! I’m a 42 year old mom of 3 kids; Adam 20 years old, Heather 18, and Katie 16. I’m a vegan fitness enthusiast and ultra runner. I’ve found my next chapter in life and I’m living the life I’ve always imagined. I’m engaged to the love of my life, Angelica. We’re self employed business owners making custom wood furniture. I’m in school for holistic nutrition and who knows where that will take me. I’ve recently begun an exciting new journey of living and traveling in an RV that we’re currently renovating! Life couldn’t be better!
You can follow me and my adventures @RVegantravels & @shesthebuilder
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You want more culture in your life? You're going to get more than your share with this week's amazing guest on Mom's Matter, Mrs. Mariam Navaid Ottimofiore. An expat child herself, with Pakistani roots, Mariam is no stranger to growing up amongst a multitude of cultures. And now, her Italian-German husband & she are raising their 3 children, who were born in 3 different countries, as true children of the world. Follow along her journey as she shares, with humor & grace, what it's like to raise a multilingual & mobile family. It's messy. But totally worth it.
You can further connect with Mariam here: Instagram: @AndThenWeMovedTo E-mail: MariaMottimofiore@gmail.com Website: www.andthenwemovedto.com
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Sheila, a vivacious Latina mama of two twin girls & 2 step children, shares her inspiring story going from a young step mom to a challenging IVF battle to conceive her twin girls. Follow her encouraging story as she shares the highs & lows of step family life & how to grow closer to God, and yourself, through it all.
Want to continue the convo with Sheila? Connect with her on Instagram: @AChristianStepMom
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On this week’s episode, I have the honor of featuring a fantastic woman who’s turned a lot of her into her gain - and now, yours too! A soon-to-be mama (yep, she pregnant!), and current step mama, Caitlin has an incredible story of transition - from the bachelorette lifestyle to adjusting to blended family life as a step mom. Follow along as she shares her inspiring story! Continue to connect with her on Instagram: @BubblyToBedtimeStories @TheStepMomNook
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Do you find it a challenge to have your children speak with correct pronunciation & grammer in ONE language? Try 5! Sound impossible? Then, you must listen to this episode where my next guest shares all about her journey of raising her 2 young children multilingual & the scientific research that supports them becoming more tolerant, diverse & emphatic adult. Want to know more of how to do this yourself with your own family? Connect further with Dr.B on her Instagram at: @Upbringing_Multilingual_Kids
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This week on Mom’s Matter we have a new mom friend of mine, and fellow stepmom, who is just as smart as she is fun. Listen in & hear her journey from a full time stepmom of 2, to having her own daughter & now helping other mamas thrive in their situations. Alicia is a Stepmom Coach that is passionate about personal growth and doing the work. She is a Stepmom of two, mom of one, and hasn’t stopped dating her now husband. ;) Her outlook on life is, “there is a reason for this season.” Continue to connect with her on her instagram at: @aliciakrasko
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On this episode of "Mom's Matter," Christelle Van De Merwe shares her incredibly beautiful and healing journey as a mom of 3, who overcame a lot of struggle and disappoint in her youth, to an inspiring redemption story as she's raised her own children. Listen & be inspired by Christelle's story as she shares her path of motherhood over the past 21 years, full of insightful lessons, stories of growth and much more. If you'd like to connect with Christelle further, you can do so at: www.facebook.com/ChristelleVanDeMerwe
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On this episode, you get to hear the amazing triumphant story of one of BEST FRIENDS, Mrs. Kelsy Thayer Mendoza, a newly married mom of a teen son who has an incredible redemption story. After getting in trouble in her late teens years, Kelsy faced the uncertainty and pain of giving birth to her first (and only child) behind bars. Listen in as she shares her journey of love, for her son, herself and God, and how there is redemption and healing available to all who are willing to receive it. You will come away from her story feeling empowered AND inspired!
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Today’s episode features Kassie, a mom of 3 - including a newborn - who left her corporate job shortly before her son was born & discovered a whole new purpose and calling being a stay-at-home mom
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Join us on this episode of Mom's Matter, as we chat with Bobbie Schaeperkoetter, a wife and the mom of two teenage boys. She shares many of the joys & obstacles of becoming a young mom and raising 2 boys into 2 young men that 1. Love God. 2. Love Others and 3. Love themselves.
Mini-bio:
She is the Online Campus Coordinator at Capital City Christian Church in Jefferson City, MO and the President of INSPIRE, a non profit multi denomination women’s ministry created to untie women in heart and purpose, surpassing barriers of denominations. Bobbie is also a writer, speaker, and an encourager. Bobbie has a heart to help women connect in a deeper and more meaningful way with God, with other women, and within the Body of believers. She’d love to co-journey with you!
You can find her at www.Bobbieschae.com or on Instagram or Facebook @bobbieschae.
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In today’s episode, we welcome back one of Mom’s Matters favorite guests, Kristen Clement. This time she’s back to share her life beyond the NICU & the challenging decision she had to make when her son was just 6 months old to end her relationship with his dad & move on as a single mom.
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Dr. Stephanie Bennett has spent the last two decades pouring into & helping expand young minds as a professor & dean at Palm Beach Atlantic University. However, her favorite & most rewarding job has been her life as a mother to her 3 children. Listen in as she shares insights, wisdom & heartfelt stories over her almost 40 year journey of going from a stay-at-home/work-from-home young mom to a tenacious, faithful college student turn college professor. To further connect with Stephanie, you can find her on Facebook - “Stephanie Bennett” & follow her Youtube channel, “The Secret Place” Resources & Links: https://www.wildflowerpress.biz/stephanie-bennett Fictional Books https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy01-DOt-vESdnYywlnmd_g “The Secret Place” Devotional Videos https://www.plough.com/en/topics/life/technology/endangered-habitat Popular Press Articles https://www.amazon.com/Communicating-Love-Stephanie-Bennett-PhD/dp/1607971208 Non-fiction http://www.pba.edu/campus-life/christian-community/wordship/index.html Wordship - PBA Dr. Bennett invites dialogue at Steffasong@aol.com or her You Tube channel.
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Kelsy gave birth to her first son right before the CoVid pandemic hit the world. Her first few months of motherhood was not only impacted by that struggle, but also an unexpected battle and struggle with breastfeeding & her son’s tongue tie. Listen in & follow her inspiring journey where as she tells us how her greatest frustrations and challenges led to her own strength and confidence as a mom. Remember - "There's not one thing you could succeed or fail at that determines your worth as a mother" Resources: Create a strong Support system Find a Lactation Consultant Look into Supplemental Nursing System "Le Leche League" https://motheringarts.org/lactation-services Listen to Lauren Daigle - "You Say" Instagram - @mama_kelseyville
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Married to her high school sweetheart for 15 years, Holly Gritton, an easygoing California mama, gets REAL with me on today's podcast about life as a mom of 2 young boys, addresses her biggest challenges as a mom, and emphasizes the importance of getting a good bubble of moms who share you same values, beliefs and morals. Grab some coffee, tune in & listen to Holly's relatable & fun story! Connect with Holly: HGritton@gmail.com
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Personal trainer/athlete puts on 50 pounds while pregnant, EVEN while eating clean & exercising during it all. Sounds like a headline, right? Does any of it sound familiar/relatable at all? Well, maybe at least the putting on 50 pounds while pregnant does! What about - "woman needed to find her new identity as a new mom and redefine herself in this new reality of single motherhood." Post-Partum Depression. Hitting Rock Bottom. Starting A Business while at home with a toddler during Co-Vid. Wearing a RED thong home from the hospital. Yep, this EPISODE has it all! Follow along with MY PERSONAL TRAINER from TLC's hit show, Fat Chance, Serena Settlemier and listen to her candidly reflect on her journey during these first 3 years as a mother. You'll laugh, cry and feel EMPOWERED! MOMing? Yeah, WE'RE DOING IT! Connect with Serena on her social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serenasettlemier Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Serena_Settlemier
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Could you imagine going from a normal doctor's check-up, at 38 weeks pregnant, to hours later being hospitialized, endure 3+ days of labor, all to then have an emergency C-Section? And then, after ALL that struggle, watch your baby fight for his life for the next 47 days in the NICU? That's exactly the reality my next mama, Kristen Clement, faced almost a year ago when she became a first-time mama to her son Caspian. Laugh, cry & be inspired with me as we dive into Kristen's journey. It's so good - I had to split it into TWO parts! THIS is part TWO. Enjoy Kristen's sense of humor, poise and relatability! To connect with her further, you can find her at: www.facebook.com/kristenclement Resources: Facebook Hypotonia Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/HypotoniaParentSupportGroup
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Could you imagine going from a normal doctor's check-up, at 38 weeks pregnant, to hours later being hospitialized, endure 3+ days of labor, all to then have an emergency C-Section?
And then, after ALL that struggle, watch your baby fight for his life for the next 47 days in the NICU?
That's exactly the reality my next mama, Kristen Clement, faced almost a year ago when she became a first-time mama to her son Caspian.
Laugh, cry & be inspired with me as we dive into Kristen's journey. It's so good - I had to split it into TWO parts!
THIS is part one. Enjoy Kristen's sense of humor, poise and relatability!
To connect with her further, you can find her at: www.facebook.com/kristenclement
Resources:
Facebook Hypotonia Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/HypotoniaParentSupportGroup
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Come hear the triumphant story of first-time mama, Kylie, share the struggles & renewed joy having her sweet son, Knoll, a month earlier than expected & how she’s decided to thrive while raising a baby during Co-Vid. Connect with Kylie on social at: www.Facebook.com/Kylie.Kathleen.88
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Follow along in this inspiring & moving story as Felicia shares her battles, struggles & joys as a mom of 4, despite her husband of almost 20 years, being deported twice as an illegal immigrant
Felicia's Resources:
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Connect with Felicia
https://www.instagram.com/felfab4life
https://www.facebook.com/felicia.rodriguez.750
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Are you PREGNANT? If so, first of all, congratulations. Secondly, you and I both know, you now have a lot of decisions to make...one of which is where and how you'd like to give birth. Home birth? Birth Center? Hospital? Who is going to be there? What type of atmosphere will put you the most at ease? Let me guide you through 5 simple tips where we, together, take a journey to discover how to best help you create your ideal birth experience - one that is confident, peaceful, warm & empowering. www.instagram.com/TheCleymans www.facebook.com/thecleymans www.youtube.com/thecleymans
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