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In Mother Words | Conversations on Motherhood with Steph TingI Said No to Chemo — A Mother’s Journey of Courage and RebirthWhen Janet first heard the word “cancer,” her world went still.
As a mother, wife, and business owner, she made a choice that many might question — she said no to chemotherapy.
A year later, when the cancer returned stronger than before, Janet faced a new decision — one that would redefine her courage, her motherhood, and her sense of self.
In this heartfelt conversation, Janet shares how fear turned into strength, how motherhood gave her the will to fight, and how surviving breast cancer transformed the way she sees life, joy, and perfection.
From hid...
2025-10-3121 min
In Mother Words | Conversations on Motherhood with Steph TingWhen Birth Doesn’t Go as Planned: Your Story Still MattersWhat happens when birth doesn’t go as planned — and your story doesn’t unfold the way you hoped? In this episode of In Mother Words, I sit down with Sulin Corella, postpartum doula and founder of Papaya Wellness, to explore the emotional side of birth that is often overlooked.
We talk about what it means to hold space for mothers, why expectations can create guilt and shame, and how to begin healing from unexpected or traumatic birth experiences. Sulin shares her first birth client story, the idea of creating a “cocoon” of safety for mothers, and offers too...
2025-09-1921 min
In Mother Words | Conversations on Motherhood with Steph Ting[Special] How He Shows Up: A Father’s Day Tribute from MomsThis Father’s Day, we’re flipping the script.
Instead of focusing on overwhelm or frustration (which we all know too well), we pause to honor the fathers — through the eyes of moms.
In this special episode of In Mother Words, I ask 6 heartfelt questions that open up space for reflection on how our partners show up, love, and lead in their own way. It’s our way of seeing them, acknowledging them, and giving back.
💛 I hope this conversation blesses your heart.
What we cover:
1:57 – Lightening a mother’s load in small but po...
2025-06-1409 min
In Mother Words | Conversations on Motherhood with Steph TingMotherhood Unfiltered: What Social Media Doesn’t Show YouSocial media makes motherhood look like it’s all smiles, milestones, and picture-perfect homes. But behind the filters are real women facing sleepless nights, endless laundry, and moments of doubt that don’t make it into the feed.
In this episode, I sit down with two fellow moms for an honest, unscripted conversation about what motherhood really looks like — the mess, the magic, and everything in between.
💛 If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one struggling, this is your reminder: you’re not alone.
🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: youtube.com/@InMotherWords...
2025-05-3118 min
In Mother Words | Conversations on Motherhood with Steph TingReturning to Work After Baby: The Hidden StrugglesThere’s the version of motherhood we’re shown:
Perfect photos. A smiling baby. A mom who seems to do it all.
And then there’s the version no one talks about:
The silence when your partner goes back to work.
The guilt of replying to emails while your newborn cries.
The tears when breastfeeding feels impossible — and you blame yourself.
In this episode, I sit with Wanda — founder, speech therapist, and new mom — to talk about what really happens when career and motherhood collide.
This raw, unscripted conversation explores ide...
2025-05-1621 min