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MomnesiaMotherhood is a Universal LanguageJulie and Sarah are back for Season 3, Episode 3. Tween fashion, interfaith dynamics, raising kids during a pandemic, racial profiling. We nearly cover every topic in this discussion with some new friends, guests Zaiba Hasan and Uzma Jafri from the podcast Mommying While Muslim. "Mommying While Muslim seeks to support American Muslim moms and the unique issues we face in a post 9/11 world. In addition to sharing our personal experiences and perspectives, our greatest desire is to learn from and validate our Muslim American sisters, offer support, as well as work together to find solutions and relevant resources...2021-04-051h 26
MomnesiaTime to PivotJulie and Sarah are back for Season 3, Episode 2 with guest Lisa Graft. There is plenty of chatting about this season of zoom calls and sore rear-ends, Julie’s new coaching business Awake Enneagram and Sarah’s constant pivoting in 2020 as a musician. They talk about their passions and the logistical and philosophical challenges of navigating this season as women - work, pandemic, home life - all with a baby on the hip! Lisa Graft is an emotional, creative, insightful, and encouraging storyteller. She’s a writer, speaker, and podcast host! Lisa is the Founder of the movement that’s...2020-12-0148 min
MomnesiaIt's Hard Work, But It's Good WorkWelcome back to Momnesia! Julie and Sarah kick-off season three by sharing how life has changed as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic. We know all you mamas out there can relate to this new juggling act of working, schooling, and parenting from home. Let’s commiserate together and cheer each other on as we figure out this new way of life. Today’s guest is Mary Baker-Boudissa. Mary is an educator, speaker, and advocate, working with school districts, nonprofits, and churches to create environments that value diversity and are equipped for social justice and culturally relev...2020-09-091h 03
MomnesiaIt's Like Someone Cleaned A WindowToday’s episode wraps up season two of Momnesia. We heard from fourteen amazing women, each one giving us a glimpse into their motherhood journey with vulnerability and authenticity. This season was marked with stories of postpartum depression, loss, and grief, but also new life, healing, and hope. We hope you enjoyed listening as much as we enjoyed capturing these stories. And what better way to end season two than with the queen of podcasting herself, Lindsay Tjepkema. Lindsay is the CEO and co-founder of Casted, the first and only marketing platform built around branded podcasts. With more...2020-03-1649 min
MomnesiaAm I Strong Enough for This?"What good is the warm of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness." - John Steinbeck While Julie and Sarah agree on many things, the winter season is not one of them. Julie has had her fill of blustery winds, gray skies, and sloshy roads from snow, sleet, and ice, and is ready for sunshine and spring. Sarah, on the other hand, is loving the snow-covered scenery and the blanket of tranquility that it brings. Join the conversation and let us know which camp you fall in, Team Winter or Team Anything But Winter. ...2020-03-0259 min
MomnesiaFear Causes You to Wish the Days AwayIt’s Momnesia time, y’all! Today your podcast hosts are feeling a bit slap-happy, so please forgive us ahead of time. In our Catch Up at the beginning of the episode, Sarah shares about her latest adventure in rearranging furniture in her home. Who thinks it’s time for Sarah to start a blog chronicling the ever-changing layout of her home? (I’d read that.) Or, maybe she should start another side-gig (is this her third or fourth?) where she stages furniture for people in their homes. (I’d hire her.) We are hoping she has learned her lesson on...2020-02-171h 09
MomnesiaThere's Light at the End of the TunnelIn today’s Catch Up, Julie and Sarah share about specific individuals who have touched their lives in unique ways. For Julie, it’s Rachel Held Evans. Julie first found Rachel about 10 years ago through her blog, and followed her career through four books, countless articles, and various speaking engagements. Rachel was able to articulate what Julie was thinking, feeling and wrestling with in a way that no one else could. In May 2019, Rachel passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, and people all over the globe continue to mourn her death. Julie grapples with a deep sense of loss and stru...2020-02-031h 03
MomnesiaClearing Out the NoiseDo you have a moment in your past that you wish you could change? Do you replay certain conversations over and over again, wishing you could have had the perfect comeback in the moment rather than 10 years later? Is there a moment in time when everything changed? Sarah and Julie have been mulling this over in conversations on Marco Polo for the past three weeks after being introduced to a remarkable podcast produced by Gimlet Media entitled Heavyweight with Jonathan Goldstein. We can’t stop listening. It’s that good. Today’s guest on the pod is Rachel...2020-01-271h 14
MomnesiaJust The Little ThingsSarah and Julie don’t just host and produce podcasts; they eat, sleep, and drink PODCASTS! And, in this week’s Catch Up, we share some of our newest podcast obsessions with the Momnesia community. Whether you are a true crime kind of gal or a fiction-loving mama, we’ve got some great suggestions to start off your New Year. Today’s guest on the pod is Rev. Shannon New Spangler. Shannon is a passionate and empathetic preacher and teacher who loves to read, travel, play video games, and hang out with her family. She enjoys Mountain Dew, Targ...2020-01-061h 26
MomnesiaI Wish I Would Have Asked For LongerOn today’s catch up, Julie and Sarah talk about bucket lists. This fall, Julie was a guest on the Good Girl Gone Boss podcast (make sure to check it out) and the hosts completely caught her off guard when they asked her to share about her bucket list. Julie came to the startling realization that she doesn’t have one! As someone who leads with type 8 (Enneagram alert!), if Julie wants to do something, she doesn’t put it on a list . . . she just does it! But this question stuck with her long after the recording session ended. Julie...2019-12-231h 12
MomnesiaI'm Not On the Front Row AnymoreIn this week’s catch up, Sarah shares about a unique and powerful experience she shared with her mom performing with SongShape, a program of The Resonance Initiative. The SongShape Chorus uses the power of singing to encourage people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia – as well as their care partners – to create something unique, engage in community life, and rediscover the fullness of what life with dementia and Alzheimer’s can be. Julie reports back on her trip to Denver where she participated in an Enneagram workshop hosted by The Narrative Enneagram. The Narrative Tradition offe...2019-12-091h 14
MomnesiaYou Can't Do Anything to Push Me AwayMomnesia friends, we want to give you a quick heads up. In this week’s catch up, we talk about some heavy subjects surrounding suicide and the death of a loved one. If you would prefer to bypass this particular discussion, please skip ahead to 15:47. Julie continues to reflect on the experience she shared with her daughter at Dear Evan Hansen; particularly, how suicide can have such a devastating effect on families, especially when family members are at odds with the person who took their own life. We debate whether or not Julie is in fact the STR...2019-11-2544 min
MomnesiaI Think The Word Is DesperateIn this week’s catch up, Sarah shares about some of her recent gigs - Indianapolis Airport (best one in the nation, baby!) for the Indy Jazz Fest; When Country Went Pop at the Boone County Flavor Fest; and closing out the weekend with a private event at Newfields. Julie shares about a special trip with her daughter to see the Broadway show Dear Evan Hansen. But as we all know, there is always a story behind the photo. Join us on the pod to get the whole scoop! Today’s guest is Jen Petro. Jen's a mama...2019-11-1153 min
MomnesiaA Glass Half Full Kind Of GalHello, Momnesia land! In this week’s catch up, Sarah shares about celebrating her 18th wedding anniversary with Jeff. (Mazel tov, friends!) They started the summer with a romantic getaway, but still wanted to do something special on the day of their anniversary. While drinking coffee at Cafe Patachou, they began dreaming about how they would like to spend their 20th anniversary together. All this anniversary talk reminds Julie about the year she and Colin celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary in Uganda and Rwanda. While going on safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park, they made a memory together that the...2019-10-2855 min
MomnesiaMoms EditionIn this week’s catch up, Sarah recommends her recent binge-worthy show on Netflix, Ozark. Our fave, Jason Bateman, is not only the main character in this dark show, but also the Director. He recently won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series. If you haven’t seen the show, you may have seen his reaction to winning the Emmy floating around on social media. We love you Jason! Let us know if you want to be on the pod! Julie had to take a break from serial killers and true crime podcasts (we’re...2019-10-141h 20
MomnesiaI've Missed Our Weekly ChatsIt's time for season two of the Momnesia Podcast! Sarah and Julie spend time catching up on life by doing a deep dive on four important topics - health, family, careers, and our current faves (what we are listening to, watching and reading). Grab you favorite drink and settle in with us as we fill you in on all the details! Julie starts us off by sharing about some major health issues she encountered at the beginning of the year. A uterine fibroid was making life unbearable - ridiculous bleeding, shortness of breath, changing clothes every every fe...2019-09-3057 min
MomnesiaI Am Someone Who Doesn't Take No For An AnswerAs Momnesia Podcast’s first season wraps up, Sarah and Julie sit down and talk about surviving this Indiana winter weather, their careers and projects on which they're each working, and what’s in store for Season 2 and beyond. Their guest for this episode is Renee Travis. Renee is a Mama Warrior to one exceptional boy, Austin, and wife to her redneck husband, Barry. In her previous life she was a marketing executive, singer, and amateur shopper…and then her world was turned upside-down when autism entered the picture. At ten months old, her son was given an unprecedented, extrem...2019-02-1158 min
MomnesiaI Screwed UpIn this week’s episode, Sarah and Julie sit down with Lani Nunes Willbanks. Lani’s story is raw and vulnerable, complex and layered, hard and beautiful. Lani has lived from coast to coast and is married to her retired military husband in Washington D.C.. She has four daughters and a son and talks about life as a single mom, as a blended family, and all kinds of other seasons. She works in the church world, centering her efforts on social justice and human rights and is a self-proclaimed “recovering pastor’s kid”. She gives a glimpse into “Asian shame”...2019-01-2848 min
MomnesiaThe Huxtables Weren't RealIn today's episode, Sarah and Julie interview Turae Mumford. Turae speaks to her co-parenting journey and the non-traditional road that led her there. As a beautiful woman of faith, Turae shares about the village it has taken in parenthood, being a minister's wife, her role as female leader in the African-American community, and her career in the political world. This episode includes chats on New Years' resolutions, celery juicing, Weezer, choir nerds and Gantt charts.2019-01-141h 05
MomnesiaThey Don't Need A Different Version of MeOn today’s pod, Sarah and Julie sit down to chat with Christina Smith. Be forewarned - you are going to need some tissues nearby for this episode. It’s a doozy. Christina Smith has been a licensed mental heath therapist for almost 20 years. Christina considers it an honor to do the work of journeying through past and present pain with clients seeking to heal from trauma, loss, depression, and anxiety. Christina has experienced her own journey of loss and struggle. Her desire is that through her vulnerability, others will find hope for healing and will know they...2018-12-171h 40
MomnesiaHolidazedToday's bonus episode is a promo for Owl Music Group's Gospel Jazz Experience with guest musician Val Phelps. It also features a conversational glimpse with Sarah into the life of a songwriter during the holiday season.2018-12-1015 min
MomnesiaShow upIn today’s episode, Sarah and Julie sit down for a chat with Tamar Sternfeld. Tamar lives in Charleston, South Carolina, with her husband, Scott, and three children. Tamar has dedicated her life to her family and Jewish Communal Work. Her Jewish faith gives her great passion and informs the work she's doing in her community. Her life and remarkable story reminds us the importance of showing up for one another.2018-12-031h 08
MomnesiaI Know You Don't Want Me To, But I'm Going ToIn today’s episode, Sarah and Julie sit down for a chat with Robin Anderson. Robin is a lover of all things coffee, baking, chocolate, books, travel, get-togethers with friends, and being a momma to her kids. Having just recently transitioned from 16 years of being a stay-at-home mom, Robin works for a non-profit organization that awards tuition scholarships to students across the state of Arizona. She and her husband of 20 years, Matt, live in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona, where they pastor McDowell Mountain Community Church. They have three awesome, growing-up-way-too-fast boys and an Australian labradoodle puppy, Annie Mae, who fill th...2018-11-1949 min
MomnesiaThrow Things in a Bag and Get ThereOn today’s episode, Sarah and Julie chat with Kimberly Majeski - scholar, storyteller, activist and of course, mama! As a radio personality, conference speaker, Bible teacher, and pastor, Kimberly captivates audiences with her ability to exposit Biblical truths through storytelling that is engaging, transparent and uplifting. We get to experience a bit of her storytelling and Southern charm today, as she shares her journey of becoming a mother through domestic adoption. To learn more about Kimberly, check out her website http://www.kimberlymajeski.com. Learn more about Stripped Love, Kimberly’s non-profit organization that empo...2018-11-021h 02
MomnesiaThe Clinical Term is FloodingIn today’s episode, we spend time with Lisa Pay. When you sit down to chat with Lisa, you immediately feel like you are talking to an old friend who oozes graciousness and warmth. Lisa’s wisdom and humor come from over 28 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker and college professor. Lisa’s work has taken her to a variety of different settings, from domestic violence shelters and prisons to hospitals and university counseling centers. So how does Lisa’s professional role intersect with her role of mom? Listen to today’s pod to find out! Lisa is th...2018-11-0254 min
MomnesiaSharing Our Stories Before Momnesia Sets InMeet your hosts Julie Short and Sarah Scharbrough McLaughlin in this introductory episode of The Momnesia Podcast. The Momnesia Podcast is a place where we share and preserve the hilarious, mundane and heartbreaking stories of motherhood. By sharing and listening to each other’s stories, we hope to build connections between moms that will lead to a kinder and more compassionate world. Don't forget to subscribe! 2018-10-3153 min