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Mom Wants MoreFarewell Episode with Amber & AlanaToday’s conversation is very special to us because it’s our final episode here at The Mom Wants More Podcast. One of our favorite lines from the MWM Manifesto is “We reserve the right to pivot”, and simultaneously this year we’ve both felt an internal pull towards some of our individual creative pursuits. Though this episode may feel like it’s coming out of left field to you, our listeners, it has not been a quick decision or one we’ve taken lightly. We absolutely adore working together here the on the podcast and this messa...2020-04-2131 minMom Wants MoreOvercoming Body Shame with Shannon ParkerAlright ladies, let's talk about it: body image struggles. We've all had them, and depending on the season of life/motherhood you're in, you may find yourself facing new or different challenges than you ever have in the past. Our bodies are constantly changing, and they're also constant companion as we walk through life- so we may as well invest in making that relationship a positive one! We understand that this can be a deeply personal and emotionally charged subject so we are entering into this conversation with gentleness and care. We're not here to tell you...2020-04-1434 minMom Wants MoreLoving the Body You Live InWe've never met a woman who doesn't care about her body, and we've also never met a woman who hasn't struggled in her relationship with it in SOME way or another. You might be wondering what Body Image has to do with a podcast that helps women pursue their passions, but truly, we believe it has everything to do with it. The way we feel in our bodies directly affects how we show up in the world. It affects our energy, our mood, our confidence, and certainly our creativity too. Ladies, you don't owe the world any...2020-04-0740 minMom Wants MoreComing Home to Your Body with Arielle EstoriaWe can't think of a better way to kick off our theme of Body Love this month than with the incredibly talented, stunning, sparkly light of a human that is Arielle Estoria. She's a Poet, Author, Speaker, Emcee, and Model and we think Chandler Bing put it best when he said, "Could I BE any more excited?" If you've ever struggled to find peace in your physical body, if you've wondered HOW you can actually practice body love, or if you're struggling to come home to yourself after having babies or any other kind of life change...2020-03-3133 minMom Wants MoreBehind the Scenes: March & COVID19This month's behind the scenes episode is a little different from our usual tone, but that's because life as we know it suddenly has a different tone. Alana & I are sharing what life is like over here as we all are experiencing this worldwide event through our own personal lenses. We're sharing what's working for us during this time, what's not working, and what we're loving. We really got vulnerable as well as practical in this episode and we hope that it will help you navigate your own thoughts and feelings today. We're all in...2020-03-2428 minMom Wants MoreThe Importance of Female Friendships with Noelle RhodesWe'll be the first to admit it: Making new friends as an adult is hard. Heck, simply maintaining old friendships is hard, depending on your season of life. Today we sat down with friendship researcher (Yep! It's a thing!) Noelle Rhodes for an honest, refreshing, and PRACTICAL conversation about the importance of female friendships. If you're struggling to find true connection or you find yourself settling for "virtual friendships" over real-life friendships, you don't want to miss this episode! We talk about why they matter, where to find them, how to create healthy boundaries within friendships, and simple, actionable...2020-03-1732 minMom Wants MoreNavigating Grown-Up FriendshipCan we be honest? Finding, building, and maintaining healthy and thriving friendships seems a lot harder in adulthood. Can we get an amen? It's not quite as simple as asking someone on the playground if they "wanna be friends?" anymore. But one thing's for sure- whether you're an introvert or extrovert, a mom of littles or an empty nester, we ALL need friendship in our lives. It's a form of human connection, self care, and fun! That said, it's often easier said than done. We get it. If you're feeling frustrated or discouraged by this...2020-03-1026 minMom Wants MoreMeet Our MastermindLast month on the podcast we explored the theme of Comparison and as we shift gears into this month's theme of Friendship, we can't think of a better transition than THIS week's conversation! Pursuing your passion can feel like lonely work at times but one of the best ways to combat comparison & competition is by finding your people, connecting with them, supporting them, and even collaborating with them. One way to do that is through a mastermind group. We've been blown away by the positive impact this has has in our own lives this year. ...2020-03-0349 minMom Wants MoreBehind the Scenes: FebruaryWell it's been minute since we've recorded a proper behind the scenes episode, but don't worry, we're covering it all in this ep! Alana & Amber each share one thing that's working, one thing that's not working, and one thing they're loving so far in 2020! We're including all the fun links below so you don't have to worry about FOMO, but mostly we just hope these episodes create a bit of space for you to consider what your answers to these questions would be! Plus, we just love to dish. These eps are personal, casual, and a lot...2020-02-2539 minMom Wants MoreParenting with Confidence with Becky KeifeOne of the reasons we created this podcast is because we believe that leaning into our God given gifts and strengths truly helps us become better mothers. Today on the podcast we sat down with Becky Keife, author of No Better Mom for the Job to discuss how we can parent with confidence, avoid the pitfalls of comparison, celebrate our individual strengths as as a mom, and both find support and offer support to our fellow moms. Ladies, if you find yourself stuck in negativity, insecurity, or overwhelm, do not miss this one! You are the best...2020-02-1830 minMom Wants MoreLetting Go of ComparisonWe've all heard the famous quote, "Comparison is the thief of joy", and today on the podcast we're diving into this uncomfortable topic because as moms and creatives we're deeply aware of how true this statement is. If you're trying to improve your career, your mothering, your wellness, your marriage, your creative work, or just about any other area of your life, there's a good chance that you'll encounter a perceived disparity between your reality and the woman next to you. It's all too tempting to believe that she has it easier, or better, or that her "success" is...2020-02-1128 minMom Wants MoreConnection VS Comparison with Richella ParhamWe all know that Comparison can be a harmful trap, but unfortunately knowledge alone isn't enough to keep us from encountering it in our everyday lives. Sometimes it may be just far enough under the surface of our conscious mind that we never even notice we're operating from a place of comparison or insecurity. Today we sat down with Richella Parham, author of Mythical Me: Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison to break down different types of comparison (maybe they're not ALL bad?) as well as how we can remove the comparison traps hidden in plain sight among...2020-02-0448 minMom Wants MoreStart Your Year Off Right Series: TAKE ACTIONToday's episode is our fourth and final installment of our Start Your Year off Right mini-series and we are so excited to dive in because this is where the rubber meets the road, y'all! All the reflecting, dreaming, and planning we've done this month has all been leading up to this: actually getting started. We know that starting is often the hardest part so this episode is the perfect mix of gentle encouragement, tough love, and practical help. We're sharing all of our best tips and tools in this episode, so be sure and tune in and...2020-01-2822 minMom Wants MoreStart Your Year Off Right Series: PLANWelcome to Week 3 of our Start Your Year off Right Mini-series! Here on the podcast we're spending the whole month of January focused on stepping into a brand new year (and a new decade!) with intention and joy. We know that expectations and pressure can feel high around this time of year so we've put together a plan to help you ditch overwhelm, get clarity, create a plan, and GET MOVING towards your dreams and goals this year. This week we're building on the last two weeks of reflection and dreaming and we're getting super practical about...2020-01-2138 minMom Wants MoreStart Your Year Off Right: DreamWelcome back to Week 2 of our Start Your Year off Right Miniseries! We'd like to emphasize that "right" only applies to you and how YOU want to intentionally launch into the new year. Your dreams and goals are going to be just as unique and nuanced as you are so while we know there's no cookie cutter approach to this, we do believe that having a clear understanding of WHAT your dreams and goals are is a crucial and life giving step before moving forward. So this week, for our second installment, we're diving into the importance...2020-01-1429 minMom Wants MoreStart Your Year Off Right Series: REFLECTHappy New Year! This month we're kicking off a super fun mini-series all about how to Start Your Year off Right. Not only is it the beginning of a fresh new calendar year, but it's also the beginning of a whole new decade! Talk about a clean slate, amirite? Just because January 1st came and went doesn't mean you need to need to have your whole year mapped out. And if you're finding this episode later in the year, just because January came and went doesn't mean you can't start now! You are the boss...2020-01-0732 minMom Wants MoreGoals vs. Intentions (Rerelease)We are rereleasing this episode as we prepare for our January Mini-Series. We love a clean slate and is there any cleaner of a slate than January 1? The whole year is stretched out before us, full of possibility and good intentions. So naturally everyone and their Aunt Millie is currently setting goals and thinking about how they want to show up in the world this year. Here at Mom Wants More we have some suggestions on how you can practice this gently with yourself. We are all about naming those things we hope for, for cal...2019-12-3137 minMom Wants MoreChoosing a Word of the YearWe are rereleasing this episode from last year about Choosing a Word of the Year as we lead up to our Mini-Series in January. Some might say it's cliche or even cheesy, but we have all the heart eyes for choosing a Word of the Year. We've both been doing it for years now and we've been surprised at how much this simple practice has impacted our lives. We don't use it as another way to put pressure and expectations on a year that still remains full of mystery and unknown- we use it more a...2019-12-2438 minMom Wants More100th EpisodeToday's episode is special for 2 reasons: We're celebrating our 100th episode!!! We're shaking things up a bit with our format and doing something totally different: Ask Amber & Alana Anything (we were on an alliteration roll, okay?) We invited our friend, Megan Ericson to join us today so we could take a turn being on the OTHER side of the mic. Some of our guests wrote in questions for us and Megan hosted so Alana & I could have fun as guests today. Some of the questions were serious, some were fun, and all of them will...2019-12-1743 minMom Wants MoreManaging Expectations for the HolidaysThe train has left the station y'all! The holiday season is upon us and while it has the potential to be the most warm, fuzzy, magical season of the year, it also has the potential to make us go a little bit crazy. Today we're getting down to the nitty gritty by sharing our own struggles with this season and dishing the simple ways we're learning to prioritize, communicate, and really get intentional about how we want the holiday season to look. We cover all of it, from letting go of the Hallmark Holiday Fantasy...2019-12-1034 minMom Wants MoreIdentifying the Threat of Distraction with Amanda Bacon & Anne-Renee GumleyAs mamas, we all want to be intentional in how we parent, in the way we show up to our work, as well as in all our relationships, right? We have every desire to bring our best self to all these areas of our lives, but one of the biggest hurdles we face is the threat of distraction. It's more real for our generation than any generation that came before us. Don't worry, this isn't one of those conversations that gets all down on social media. In our conversation with Amanda Bacon & Anne Renee we really zoomed...2019-12-0338 minMom Wants MoreBehind the Scenes: NovemberIt's that time of the month again, y'all! Time to peel back the curtain and get REAL about what's working, what's not working, what's life giving VS life draining, and always... what we're loving this month. These episodes are a little more casual, a lot more personal, and just one more way to cultivate true community here at the podcast. In today's episode we dish on traveling to conferences, pushing through resistance on a particular project, what it means to go deep instead of wide, and a few ways we can receive our right-now lives without rushing...2019-11-2634 minMom Wants MoreStaying Sane as a Multi-Passionate Mama with Tayler PatersonWe say this all the time around here: YOU ARE MORE THAN ONE THING. Whether you find yourself stepping into a new season like motherhood, opening a business, or moving towards a dream in your heart, it can become tricky to navigate holding this new thing that takes up so much of your heart along WITH all the other hats you wear in a day. Today we sat down with Tayler Paterson, a mama in that tender, transitional season of raising a little one while going after her big dreams. Tayler is an American who...2019-11-1937 minMom Wants MoreFlip the Script on Mom GuiltWhat if not ALL mom-guilt is bad? We were so inspired after our interview with Amber Kanallakan last week where she broke down the difference between mom-guilt (which can sometimes point us to a better way) and mom-shame (which accomplishes nothing good) so we decided it's important to dive a bit deeper and continue exploring this idea together. In today's episode we're unpacking different kinds of mom-guilt, what triggers it for us, how it plays out in our mothering (we get real vulnerable here!), how we can determine when to listen to it or overcome...2019-11-1233 minMom Wants MoreHow to Ditch Mom Guilt with Amber KanallakanGrab your favorite beverage and settle in because today's episode is going to infuse so much LIFE and freedom into your creative pursuits. We've never met a mom who doesn't struggle with mom guilt on some level, so we sat down with Amber Kanallakan to talk all about it. We unpack the difference between guilt & shame (one is useful, one is NOT), what triggers it, the science behind it (there are brain chemicals involved, and it's FASCINATING), and some really simple ways we can resist being pulled out to sea by that familiar tide of unnecessary mom-guilt.2019-11-0541 minMom Wants MoreBehind the Scenes: OctoberY'all know we put our heart and soul into ALL the episodes that we share here on the podcast, but these Behind The Scenes peeks into our personal lives at the end of each month are some of our favorite. They're near and dear to our hearts because we pull back the curtain and get real about what we're learning, where we're struggling with, what's working well, and what we're loving lately. We seriously miss those Friday Fave episodes we used to do, so this is a fun way to add that back in- because that's what friends do...2019-10-2938 minMom Wants MoreFinding a Positive Narrative in Motherhood with Kara Kae JamesWhat's the #1 factor that dictates how you show up in the world? It might not be what you think... Guys, if there's one thing we're learning lately, it's the power of our mindset. The story we tell ourselves ABOUT ourselves is a mighty thing. We can't always control our circumstances & we can't always control our feelings, but we CAN learn self control when it comes to our mindset and thought patterns. This relates to just about everything we do. Our work, our day-to-day habits, our goal-setting, and for SURE our mothering. It can be real easy to...2019-10-2232 minMom Wants MoreWhy Mindset MattersThe story we tell ourselves ABOUT ourselves is a powerful thing. Whether it applies to our health & fitness, our parenting, our creative pursuits, or any other area of our lives, the inner narrative playing out in our heads affects our actions so much more than we think. Why? Because our thoughts dictate our actions, our actions dictate our habits, and our habits dictate our daily life. Sometimes we operate from damaging mindsets without even realizing it. The good news? If you're stuck in a negative cycle of thinking, YOU DON'T HAVE TO STAY...2019-10-1530 minMom Wants MoreCelebrate Your Mistakes with Maghon Taylor Have you ever met someone who instantly made you grin from ear to ear? That pretty much sums up our conversation with Maghon Taylor! Her infectious joy and genuine excitement over her work is absolutely infectious. Maghon is an author, calligrapher, teacher, mama, wife, and solo-preneur, meaning, she runs her business entirely on her own in the middle of motherhood and her right-now life. We chatted with Maghon about juggling that work/life balance, embracing our amateurism, and not only learning from our mistakes, but actually celebrating them. If you've ever felt defeated i...2019-10-0833 minMom Wants More3 Ways to Take Ownership of Your TimeThe main heartbeat of this podcast is to encourage women (moms especially) to stop waiting for a convenient time that may never arrive and start actively uncovering & pursuing their creative passions in their right-now lives. We understand that in order to do that we must learn to be the boss of our own calendars. But that's easier said than done, right? Well don't worry sister, we've got you covered because today's episode is entirely devoted to simple & practical ways we can carve out time for our creative work and/or play. In this...2019-10-0134 minMom Wants MoreWhy Your Creative Work Matters with Emily P. FreemanIf you've listened to the this podcast for any length of time, then you've probably heard us mention the lovely Emily P. Freeman many times. We should probably just go ahead and give her a permanent line in our show notes right next to the topic of the enneagram. What can we say, we love what we love! And we truly love the work that Emily puts out into the world. She speaks, writes, and gently leads from the unique intersection of creativity & faith in a way speaks to us on a soul level. Having h...2019-09-2443 minMom Wants MoreBehind the Scenes of Our Summer BreakToday on the podcast we're welcoming y'all back to the podcast with a fresh new look, a slightly new sound (did ya like our new intro?), and an honest behind the scenes peak into what our summer break was like. As always we're including the good, the bad, the ugly, and the funny. We love the work we do here. We are so passionate about it that we often say it feels more like play than actual work. But after producing 86 consecutive podcast episodes, we decided to hit that pause button and carve out some intentional down...2019-09-1736 minMom Wants MoreMoms' Night Out Live EventWe did it! We held our first ever LIVE podcast event and it was so much fun we are still on a high weeks later. Meeting some of you gals from our Mom Wants More community in real life, hugging your necks, and connecting in the moment, it filled our cup in ways we didn't even expect. It was a chance for all of us mamas to hit pause in the middle of that hectic back-to-school season, throw on some lip gloss, and meet up for a ladies night out. We recorded this live interview...2019-09-1736 minMom Wants MoreHow to Live Well When Life Falls Apart with Niki HardyIf you're a human person, odds are at some point life is going to throw you a curveball. Whether it's a loss, diagnosis, trauma, or even simply disappointment, today's conversation with Niki Hardy will give you practical tools to live well even when you feel like life's fallen apart. With witty candor and heaps of wisdom, Niki talks with us about the difference between surviving and thriving and HOW we can choose to be brave even when we don't feel afraid. Niki Hardy is a Brit in the USA, a rectal (yes, rectal) cancer survivor...2019-09-1629 minMom Wants MoreSummer Series: A Fresh Take on Self-CareEver wonder what the term "self-care" actually even means? It seems like such a buzzword lately, which is exactly why we want to unpack this concept together. If you're a mom, a creative entrepreneur, heck, if you're a HUMAN PERSON, learning how to care for your *whole* self in healthy ways isn't just beneficial, it's crucial. One of our favorite filters for self care is the question our dear friend, Melissa Blair once asked us, "How's your head? How's your heart? How's your butt?" I mean... if that doesn't cover it, we don't know what does! 2019-09-0334 minMom Wants MoreSummer Series: Design a Morning Routine that Works for YouARE YOU STRUGGLING TO SETTLE INTO A NEW ROUTINE? If you're feeling flustered as you say goodbye to summer and dive back into that busy Fall schedule, don't worry, we've got you, boo. Grab a cup of coffee, slip on your coziest slippers, and settle in because today we're talking all about how to create a morning routine that works for YOU. We're diving into whya morning routine is so important, sharing some practical tips of how to structure a routine that actually works for you, and suggesting that it doesn't have to...2019-08-2832 minMom Wants MoreSummer Series: Rebecca BenderY'all are in for a treat because Rebecca Bender is on the podcast today and she is bringing the heat. And the laughter. Rebecca is a passionate speaker with a powerful story but what we love so much about this episode is the pared down, super honest, practical encouragement that came out of this conversation. She's a mom to 4 kiddos (littles AND bigs), she's a leader, a dreamer, a preacher, an activist, a teacher, and that's not even all the hats she wears. Rebecca is someone who doesn't just dream big, she DOES big things. She feels the Lord's nudge a...2019-08-2038 minMom Wants MoreSummer Series: How to Uncover Your CreativityEver feel like you don' t have a "thing"? We talk a lot here about pursuing your passions, acknowledging/ naming/getting after your dreams, and leaning in to your unique creative bent. Those are all lovely and powerful ideas- but what if you DON'T KNOW what those things are yet? Or maybe you have a sense of it but it still feels foggy and unclear and you aren't sure how it's supposed to fit into your actual right-now life. The last thing we ever want to do is make you feel like you...2019-08-1331 minMom Wants MoreSummer Series: Maeve GerbothAre you a mama in that tender, transitional time with a brand new baby? Those early months and years can be a beautiful, life-giving (literally), deeply fulfilling... and often engulfing season. A season that can fill you up but also empty you clear out faster than anything ever has before. Can we get an amen out there? Today we're chatting with Maeve Gerboth, a writer, new mama, community manager, and can generally be found pouring a hot cup of tea. Maeve dives deep with us into how creative work can look and feel...2019-08-0649 minMom Wants MoreHow to Make Time For YourselfOf allll the things that hold us back from uncovering what lights us up and cultivating more of it in our right-now life, TIME is most often at the top of that list. When we asked you guys what you wanted us to address here on the podcast, that was the resounding answer. Number 1 with a bullet. How do we fit it into our already busy schedules and mile-long to-do lists? We don't claim to have all the answers, but we do have a lot of super practical ways you can recognize, carve out, and utilize the...2019-07-3037 minMom Wants MoreSummer Series: Val Woerner GUYS! We don't mean to shout but this episode is going to knock your socks off! Today we have the pleasure to talk to Valerie Woerner, of Val Marie Paper, and the author of her newly released book, Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday. Valerie Woerner is passionate about inspiring women to live a life of peace and joy. She is the author of The Finishing School and owner of Val Marie Paper where she designs prayer journals and other products inspired by her own desire to connect with God in a real way every day. Valerie wa...2019-07-2332 minMom Wants MoreSummer Series: Motherhood & Your Creative WorkWe talk a lot here about going after our dreams, pursuing our passions, and showing up wholeheartedly to our right-now season of life. For most of us here at the MWM community, that means doing all of this in the middle of motherhood. Can we just make a little room here for the fact that it's not always easy? Is that okay? We'll be the first to admit that it's a complicated, fluid, and fine line to walk between fully honoring the gift of motherhood while actively uncovering and cultivating our other gifts...2019-07-1646 minMom Wants MoreSummer Series: Lindsay McPhailWHAT MAKES YOU COME ALIVE? If you've ever had trouble identifying your "thing" then you don't want to miss this episode! Amber& Alanasat down with Lindsay McPhail and the conversation that followed was straight fire. Which is fitting because Lindsay is a self described fire starter. A risk taker. An adventure maker. What we loved to much about this episode (and why we chose it to be a part of our Summer Series) is how real this conversation was. It got emotional at points and funny at other points, but the whole episode...2019-07-0939 minMom Wants MoreSummer Series: Amber SalhusWE'RE TAKIN' IT OLD SCHOOL! For the first release of our Summer Series we couldn't think of a better choice than the interview that sparked this whole collaboration between your now-cohosts, Amber& Alana. Alana had Amber on as a guest and I guess you could say it was love at first chat? We had so much fun talking that they didn't want to stop. Like, ever. So we didn't. This episode is near and dear to our hearts because at the time we had no idea how...2019-07-0234 minMom Wants MoreBehind the Scenes: JuneIt's time to dish, ladies. Once a month here on the podcast, we like to get super real with you listeners and give y'all a behind-the-scenes look into our actual lives as we navigate the pursuit of our creative passions in the middle of motherhood and our right-now lives. We'll be the first to tell you it's not always easy or simple. But we will also be the first to tell you that it's possible. So pop in some earbuds, refill your favorite bevvie, and tune in for this month's Behind the Scenes peek! We're...2019-06-2516 minMom Wants MoreHeather BoersmaPull up a chair and lean in real close because today's convo with Heather Boersma is going to light you up inside and set you free some of the perceived limitations you may be holding on to. If you: Feel like there's something tugging on your heart, a dream, an idea, a project, or a goal that's taking longer than you hoped Struggle to stay present instead of sprinting ahead to the next thing Worry about why you've yet to hit your stride Have ever struggled with how to align your schedule with your heart's core...2019-06-1834 minMom Wants MoreBuilding in Rhythms of RestRest is one of those things that's real easy to talk about and a lot harder to actually DO, amirite? As moms we're always fussing over our kids, reminding them they need rest, and making sure they get it, so often forgetting how badly we need it ourselves. Part of being a grownup is learning how to listen to the heartbeat of our own life and remembering to slow down when the pulse quickens to that all-too-familiar frenetic pace. Today we're sharing practical ways of HOW you can implement rest we're and WHY we believe...2019-06-1141 minMom Wants MoreInterview with Karen StottY'ALL! WE ARE SO EXCITED TO SHARE THIS EPISODE WITH YOU! Today on the podcast we got to sit down with Karen Stott, and the conversation was so rich and full of sage advice from a work at home mom who's learned quite a few things along her entrepreneurial career. We chatted with Karen all about: Balancing being a mom and a business owner Filtering your Yeses through the question of: "Can I do this with both excellence and joy?" How to be the boss of your own schedule Including your kids in what...2019-06-0432 minMom Wants MoreBehind the Scenes: MayDude, MAY IS CRAZY, but guys! We made it! Maycember is over, which means it's our favorite time of the month! (Not our lady-time because that is obviously NOT our favorite time...) In these end of month episodes we are letting our hair down, pulling back the curtain, and getting super honest about how it's going as we pursue our creative passions in the middle of motherhood and our right-now lives. While we fully believe it's possible to hold the two together, we don't pretend for a second that it's always easy or simple. We're keepin' it...2019-05-2842 minMom Wants MoreElli JohnsonYOU GUYS. We are not even exaggerating when we say that this was one of our favorite episodes EVER! We sat down to chat with one of our favorite Brits (and one of the most charming people on the planet) Elli Johnson of @thehippochronicles. Elli's candor, wit, humor, and insight led to a really helpful and important conversation around living with depression and/or anxiety. Note we said, "living WITH", not solving, fixing, or healing. We talked with her all about tools to live well, how to both name and change the narrative around mental...2019-05-2147 minMom Wants MoreA Fresh Take on Self-CareEver wonder what the term “self-care” actually even means? It seems like such a buzzword lately, which is exactly why we want to unpack this concept together. If you’re a mom, a creative entrepreneur, heck, if you’re a HUMAN PERSON, learning how to care for your *whole* self in healthy ways isn’t just beneficial, it’s crucial. One of our favorite filters for self care is the question our dear friend, Melissa Blair once asked us, “How’s your head? How’s your heart? How’s your butt?” I mean… if that doesn’t cover it, we don’t know wh...2019-05-1431 minMom Wants MoreInterview with Jenn CollinsThis month on the podcast we’re deep diving into the concept of self-care: what it means, what it looks like, and how to prioritize it in a realistic and helpful way, because let’s all be real here- as moms it can be really tricky to navigate everyone else’s needs along with our own in a ... Read More about Interview with Jenn Collins2019-05-0739 minMom Wants MoreBehind the Scenes: AprilUNFILTERED EPISODE COMIN AT YA! In today’s Behind the Scenes of April ep we’re laying it all on the table for ya, sister. The good, the hard, the cringeworthy, and as always, the funny bits too. This Spring has been a bit of a doozy where both of our personal lives are concerned and since ... Read More about Behind the Scenes: April2019-04-3040 minMom Wants MoreMWM: Guest Interview Val WoernerGUYS! We don’t mean to shout but this episode is going to knock your socks off! Today we have the pleasure to talk to Valerie Woerner, of Val Marie Paper, and the author of her newly released book, Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday. Valerie Woerner is passionate about inspiring women to live a life of ... Read More about MWM: Guest Interview Val Woerner2019-04-2327 min
Kindred Mom Podcast058 // Creativity, Passion & Purpose – Alex Davies, Robin Chapman, Alana Dawson & Amber SalhusClosing out the Healthy Mom series, Episode 58 is all about creativity, purpose, and passion. In the first half, host Emily Sue Allen talks with team member Robin Chapman and writer in residence Alex Davies about how moms can find time in the midst of motherhood to feed their souls with creativity. In the second segment, Emily talks with Alana Dawson and Amber Salhaus of the Mom Wants More podcast about pursuing passion during the mama years.
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Subscribe to Kindred Mom and get the free resources we have...2019-04-2259 minMom Wants MoreMWM: Guest Interview with Maeve GerbothThis month we’re talking to mamas in that tender, transitional time with a brand new baby. Those early months and years can be a beautiful, life-giving (literally), deeply fulfilling… and often engulfing season. A season that can fill you up but also empty you clear out faster than anything ever has before. Can we get ... Read More about MWM: Guest Interview with Maeve Gerboth2019-04-1644 minMom Wants MoreHow to Make Time for YourselfOf allll the things that hold us back from uncovering what lights us up and cultivating more of it in our right-now life, TIME is most often at the top of that list. When we asked you guys what you wanted us to address here on the podcast, that was the resounding answer. Number 1 ... Read More about How to Make Time for Yourself2019-04-0932 minMom Wants MoreMWM: Guest Interview with Susanna RisserY’all are in for a treat because today we have Susanna Risser on the podcast. She’s a brilliant natural light, lifestyle/ wedding photographer (seriously, her work is bonkers- go find her on IG @ladycascades and see for yourself) which means she’s a full time stay-at-home AND work-at-home mom. Susie and her husband dealt with the ... Read More about MWM: Guest Interview with Susanna Risser2019-04-0231 minMom Wants MoreMWM: Behind the Scenes (March)Well folks, we’re not sure how this happened, but March is already almost over (excuse me, but wasn’t it just Christmas, like 5 minutes ago?) so it means it’s time for our monthly behind-the-scenes peak! Today we’re getting super real with you and spilling the beans about what’s currently working for us as well as ... Read More about MWM: Behind the Scenes (March)2019-03-2631 minMom Wants MoreMWM: Guest Interview with Becky McCoyToday, in episode #72 we’re chatting with our homegirl, Becky McCoy. Becky is a writer, podcaster, speaker, widowed single mother, hilarious & resilient encourager of women, and the founder of the virtual and live Brave Together retreats. She lives on the Connecticut coast with her two precocious and hilarious children. Having struggled with depression and ... Read More about MWM: Guest Interview with Becky McCoy2019-03-1927 minMom Wants MoreDesign a Morning Routine that Works for YOUHey Friends! Grab a cup of coffee, slip on your coziest slippers, and settle in because today (Episode 71) we’re talking all about how to create a morning routine that works for YOU. We’re diving into why a morning routine is so important, sharing some practical tips of how to structure a routine that actually ... Read More about Design a Morning Routine that Works for YOU2019-03-1230 minMom Wants MoreMWM #70: Niki HardyIf you’ve ever wondered what your “thing” is, if it’s always felt ambiguous or fluid or hard to pinpoint, then today’s episode is for you. We’re chatting with Niki Hardy, an “accidental” author, cancer survivor, speaker, mum, wife, pastor, and one of our favorite Brits on the planet! After losing multiple family members to cancer ... Read More about MWM #70: Niki Hardy2019-03-0528 minMom Wants MoreMWM #69: Behind the Scenes (February)As is our new custom, we’re finishing out the month with a behind the scenes peak into our personal lives as we navigate motherhood, our creative pursuits (there’s lots, okay), new part time jobs, transitions at home, and all the rest. The juggle is real, yo. These episodes are so much fun, and a much ... Read More about MWM #69: Behind the Scenes (February)2019-02-2634 minMom Wants MoreMWM #68: Adriel BookerThe road towards motherhood looks as different in each of our stories as motherhood itself. For some of us it happened as a surprise, for some a long-awaited destination, and for some a happy next chapter after a series of losses and heartaches. Today we’re chatting with Adriel Booker, author of Grace Like Scarlett: Grieving ... Read More about MWM #68: Adriel Booker2019-02-1933 minMom Wants MoreMWM # 67: Motherhood & Your Creative WorkWe talk a lot here about going after our dreams, pursuing our passions, and showing up wholeheartedly to our right-now season of life. For most of us here at the MWM community, that means doing all of this in the middle of motherhood. Can we just make a little room here for the fact that ... Read More about MWM # 67: Motherhood & Your Creative Work2019-02-1241 minMom Wants MoreMWM #66 Emily FauverJanuary might be over but it’s still the beginning of the new year and if you ask us, it’s always a good time to be thinking about living intentionally. Today we’re chatting with Emily Fauver all about what can happen when we get super intentional, let go of limiting beliefs, and embrace the power of ... Read More about MWM #66 Emily Fauver2019-02-0536 minMom Wants MoreMWM #65 Behind the Scenes with Amber & Alana: JanuaryWe asked, you answered. While planning content for the coming year, we wanted to make sure that we’re always serving you, the listener, as best as we possibly can so we decided to put out a survey, asking y’all what you REALLY think about how we’re doing things around here. It was so much fun ... Read More about MWM #65 Behind the Scenes with Amber & Alana: January2019-01-2943 minMom Wants MoreMWM #64: Kathryn VignessThis week we sat down with Kathryn Vigness, author of the Soul Prompt Journal. After enduring multiple traumas and deep losses early on in life she’s now a fireproof change agent and a resiliency advocate. She is living proof that life gives us what we always need, not what we’ve always envisioned. Kathryn is a ... Read More about MWM #64: Kathryn Vigness2019-01-2222 minMom Wants MoreMWM #063: Friday Faves: Personalized Word of the Year Gear! (1-11-19)This week’s Friday Fave episode is all about items we can personalize with our Word of the Year: Notebooks! Jewelry! Hydroflasks! All the things. We love having daily tangible reminders of our Word that we can use all throughout the year. Tune in to episode #63 and start shopping, girl! CONNECT WITH AMBER & ALANA: ... Read More about MWM #063: Friday Faves: Personalized Word of the Year Gear! (1-11-19)2019-01-1811 minMom Wants MoreMWM #062: Choosing a Word of the YearYou might think it’s cliche or even cheesy, but we have all the heart eyes for choosing a Word of the Year. We’ve both been doing it for a while now and we’ve been pleasantly surprised at how this simple practice has impacted our lives. We don’t use it as another way to put pressure ... Read More about MWM #062: Choosing a Word of the Year2019-01-1534 minMom Wants MoreMWM #061: Friday Faves (Jan 11, 2019)It’s time for some Friday Faves! This week Alana & Amber are sharing a t.v. show, an app they both swear they live by, and two things that will drastically raise your Cozy Game for these next few wintry months! Tune in to get the full scoop! CONNECT WITH AMBER & ALANA: Be Alana’s Email ... Read More about MWM #061: Friday Faves (Jan 11, 2019)2019-01-1117 minMom Wants MoreMWM #060: Rebecca BenderY’all are in for a treat because Rebecca Bender is on the podcast today and she is bringing the heat. And the laughter. Rebecca is a passionate speaker with a powerful story but what we love so much about this episode is the pared down, super honest, practical encouragement that came out of this conversation. ... Read More about MWM #060: Rebecca Bender2019-01-0833 minMom Wants MoreMWM #059: Friday Faves (Tools for Being Intentional)It’s our first Friday Fave of the new year and we’re so excited to share our favorite planning products and tools for being intentional. What can we say, our nerdy little hearts just go pitter-patter at the thought of fresh clean planner pages, new pens, and well, anything that resembles school supplies. Is that wierd? ... Read More about MWM #059: Friday Faves (Tools for Being Intentional)2019-01-0432 minMom Wants MoreMWM #058: Goals VS. IntentionsHappy New Year, y’all! We made it! We love a clean slate and is there any cleaner of a slate than January 1? The whole year is stretched out before us, full of possibility and good intentions. So naturally everyone and their Aunt Millie is currently setting goals and thinking about how they want to ... Read More about MWM #058: Goals VS. Intentions2019-01-0134 minMom Wants MoreMWM 057: Friday Faves Holiday Gift Guide (Last Minute Gifts)It’s time for some Friday Faves, y’all! Christmas is just around the corner but that doesn’t mean it’s too late if you still need some last minute gifts! Listen, we understand that feeling of low-grade anxiety that can creep in during those last few days before the holiday. There are so many last minute things ... Read More about MWM 057: Friday Faves Holiday Gift Guide (Last Minute Gifts)2018-12-2118 minMom Wants MoreMWM 056: The Power of NamingWhat if all those desires and dreams you’ve tucked away in a drawer marked “Inconsequential” are the very key the art you have to offer the world? A couple weeks ago (episode #52) we talked about opening ourselves up to dreaming again, embracing the possibility of those those things, and bringing them to God. Today ... Read More about MWM 056: The Power of Naming2018-12-1822 minMom Wants MoreMWM 055: Friday Faves Holiday Gift Guide (Gifts for Her)It’s Friday and you know what that means! We’re back and we’re talking Favorite Things- but not just “any” Favorite Things. We’ve put together a little something extra for you. We’ve assembled an entire Holiday Gift Guide because here at Mom Wants More we understand that finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list ... Read More about MWM 055: Friday Faves Holiday Gift Guide (Gifts for Her)2018-12-1417 minMom Wants MoreMWM 054: Rachel SwansonToday we’re chatting with Rachel Swanson who’s story we are thrilled to share with you because the courageous way she is stepping out in faith and going after her dreams alongside her husband and kids is so, so inspiring. Rachel is a dental hygienist turned best-selling & multiple award winning author, speaker, podcaster, and accredited ... Read More about MWM 054: Rachel Swanson2018-12-1129 minMom Wants MoreMWM 053: Friday Faves Holiday Gift Guide (Gifts for Him)It’s time for some Friday Faves, y’all! Today we’re back with the 3rd installment of our Mom Wants More Holiday Gift Guide! This one is dedicated to all the men in our lives. We don’t know about you, but our husbands are tricky to buy for. If it’s a tool he wants odds are he ... Read More about MWM 053: Friday Faves Holiday Gift Guide (Gifts for Him)2018-12-0713 minMom Wants MoreMWM 052: Dare to DreamAs moms we’re always encouraging our kids to dream big, to tap into their talents & gifts, and to pursue the desires of their heart with hope and courage… so often forgetting that God still longs for us to do the same. Just because we’re grown ups with schedules and responsibilities doesn’t mean we have ... Read More about MWM 052: Dare to Dream2018-12-0427 minMom Wants MoreMWM 051: Friday Faves 11-30-18Raise your hand if giving the perfect gift makes you feel like you’re low-key ruling at life! Last week we offered up gift ideas for the tween girls in your life and today we’re sharing some gender-neutral ideas for the big-little kids in your life. We say big-little because 8-10 is this weirdly fun vortex ... Read More about MWM 051: Friday Faves 11-30-182018-11-3013 minMom Wants MoreMWM 050: Jen BabakhanIf you’re a mom who’s experienced any level of disorientation during seasons of transition between 9-5 work outside the home VS. in the home, you don’t want to miss this week’s guest episode. We’re chatting with Jen Babakhan and we’re diving straight into the nuanced and complicated feelings that so often accompany any transition into ... Read More about MWM 050: Jen Babakhan2018-11-2733 minMom Wants MoreMWM 049: Friday Faves 11-23-18We know how much y’all love Friday Faves (confession: we do too. Is it okay to say they’re our “fave”?!) (Pun intended. As usual.) BUT this week’s installment is a little extra special because from now until Christmas all of our Friday Faves will be geared towards holiday gift giving. We’re compiling a super fun ... Read More about MWM 049: Friday Faves 11-23-182018-11-2315 minMom Wants MoreMWM 048: How to Wait WellToday on the podcast we’re re-thinking the definition of the word “wait”. We think Waiting has gotten a bit of a bad rep, a stigma, a negative connotation that it doesn’t necessarily deserve. In our modern society of instant information, instant access, and even instaGRAM we’ve become so accustomed to high-speed information and instant gratification ... Read More about MWM 048: How to Wait Well2018-11-2017 minMom Wants MoreMWM 047: Friday Faves 11-16-18It’s our favorite time of the week, and not just because we get to sleep in for the next two days. It’s time for some Friday Faves, y’all! These short episodes have been a blast to record and we have been absolutely delighted by your response to them. You guys have been tuning in, sharing ... Read More about MWM 047: Friday Faves 11-16-182018-11-1615 minMom Wants MoreMWM 046: Rachael SandeenToday we’re chatting with Rachael Sandeen and if you’ve ever had a season where your creative passions have taken a back burner, today’s episode is for you. Rachael is a crazy-talented singer who’s voice tends to stand out (in a good way). During our conversation she opened up to us about a time in her ... Read More about MWM 046: Rachael Sandeen2018-11-1341 minMom Wants MoreMWM 045: Friday Faves 11-9-18We’re back and we’re dishing on all the things you need in your life this month! Well, that’s a lie. Not ALL the things, because aint nobody got time for that. But we are sharing 4 of our current Favorite Things and they’re just in time for that holiday season where you might find yourself ... Read More about MWM 045: Friday Faves 11-9-182018-11-0915 minMom Wants MoreMWM 044: How To Get Unstuck in Your Creative LifeHere at the Mom Wants More Community we believe that our “creative” life is really just our actual life. Creativity isn’t just reserved for arts and crafts, y’all. Our natural creative bent spills over to every aspect of our life. It defines the unique way we show up in the life we’re building. It’s the ... Read More about MWM 044: How To Get Unstuck in Your Creative Life2018-11-0632 minMom Wants MoreMWM 043: Friday Faves (11-2-18)It’s Friday! Which means we’re back and dishing on our Favorite Things! Each week Alana & Amber produce these short episodes where they each share 2 of their current obsessions from the week before. We love to hear YOUR Favorite Things too, so feel free to comment here or over on Instagram and use the ... Read More about MWM 043: Friday Faves (11-2-18)2018-11-0217 minMom Wants MoreMWM 042: Lisa GuerreroThis week we sat down and chatted with Lisa Guerrero. Lisa is a graphic designer, photographer, calligrapher, and mom. Self-expression is part of her everyday being, whether creating an identity for a business, designing an invitation to celebrate a special occasion, doing custom calligraphy work for others, or teaching small modern calligraphy workshops. She is ... Read More about MWM 042: Lisa Guerrero2018-10-3031 minMom Wants MoreMWM 041: Friday Faves (10-26-18)It’s our favorite time of the week, y’all! I don’t know why, but every Friday we type that first sentence out in a sing-songy voice. We feel like you should know that we’re channeling our inner Oprah every time with these shownotes. Why? We really don’t know. It just feels right, okay? Maybe because we ... Read More about MWM 041: Friday Faves (10-26-18)2018-10-2618 minMom Wants MoreMWM 040: How to Uncover Your CreativityWe talk a lot here about pursuing your passions, acknowledging/ naming/getting after your dreams, and leaning in to your unique creative bent. Those are all lovely and powerful ideas- but what if you DON’T KNOW what those things are yet? Or maybe you have a sense of it but it still feels foggy and unclear ... Read More about MWM 040: How to Uncover Your Creativity2018-10-2327 minMom Wants MoreMWM 039: Friday Faves (10-19-18)It’s Fridayyyyyy! Y’all know the drill! We’re back and dishing on our current obsessions, must-haves, and can’t-live-withouts from the week! Our Faves this Friday are: Leuchtturm 1917 dotted notedbook Bullet Journal Le Pen Tiny ruler for bullet journaling The cutest little juice glasses from Anthropologie Alana’s fave knit hat CONNECT WITH AMBER & ALANA: Be ... Read More about MWM 039: Friday Faves (10-19-18)2018-10-1919 minMom Wants MoreMWM 038: Richelle AinsworthThis week we sat down with Richelle Ainsworth, a true Renaissance Woman if there ever was one. She’s an extremely talented painter, photographer, woodworker, and more. She’s also a mom of 4 young kiddos. She’s had seasons of pursuing her creative talents on a professional level and seasons of pulling back and intentionally slowing down ... Read More about MWM 038: Richelle Ainsworth2018-10-1631 minMom Wants MoreMWM 037: Friday Faves (10-12-18)It’s Friday y’all! Which means we’re back and we’re talking Favorite Things! Before heading into the weekend we like to pop over and share a couple of our must-haves from the past week. These episodes are super short and mostly for fun. We’d love to hear YOUR Favorite Things too, so comment on this post, ... Read More about MWM 037: Friday Faves (10-12-18)2018-10-1214 minMom Wants MoreMWM 036: Choosing Our Yeses & NosWe ask the same question of all the guests who come on the podcast: “What have you had to say NO to in order to say YES to pursuing your passion?” We dedicated a whole line of our manifesto to this idea of intentionally choosing our Yeses & Nos because if there’s one thing we’re ... Read More about MWM 036: Choosing Our Yeses & Nos2018-10-0937 minMom Wants MoreMWM 035: Friday FavesIt’s Friday y’all! Which means we’re back and we’re talking Favorite Things! Before heading into the weekend we like to pop over and share a couple of our must-haves from the past week. These episodes are super short and mostly for fun. We’d love to hear YOUR Favorite Things too, so comment on this post, ... Read More about MWM 035: Friday Faves2018-10-0520 minMom Wants MoreMWM 034: Lindsay McPhailThis week Amber & Alana sat down with Lindsay McPhail and the conversation that followed was straight fire. Which is fitting because Lindsay is a self described fire starter. A risk taker. An adventure maker. She’s passionate about disrupting culture and inviting people to experience God in a real way. She’s been married for 18 ... Read More about MWM 034: Lindsay McPhail2018-10-0236 minMom Wants MoreMWM 033: Friday FavesIn this week’s edition of Friday Faves Alana & Amber each share their top 2 Favorite Things this week. These episodes are super short and mostly for fun, we hope you enjoy listening, and hey! We want to hear YOUR Favorite Things too! If Oprah can have a list of Favorite Things then so can ... Read More about MWM 033: Friday Faves2018-09-2820 minMom Wants MoreMWM 032: Get to Know Your Cohosts!In this episode we have a blast asking each other a series of personal questions (some serious, some…. not so serious), we each share 5 fun facts about ourselves, and then we finish off with a rapid-fire round of questions that will help you really get know us. This episode was so much fun! ... Read More about MWM 032: Get to Know Your Cohosts!2018-09-2548 min