Christian Motherhood Conversations - homemaking, christian parenting, home routines, holistic health

I'm so excited to share with you today's episode where I share with you my review of the book "Risen Motherhood" by Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler. This book is a must read for every Christian mother, listen in to hear my biggest takeaway.

Today I am joined by Ashlee Kasten from "The Purpose Of Motherhood" to share around the lies mothers often believe. We discuss the reason why the enemy tries so hard to deceive mums about their worth and purpose and how we are fight these schemes and stand firm in truth. Ashlee explains her story and how an encounter with another older mother changed how she carries motherhood and why having "hear...

Today I am chatting with Kath from Fitnest Mama about recovering from birth and transitioning to motherhood, physically. I ask Kath how mums can deal with the tension of enjoying their new baby but also that voice inside that wants to get her body back. Kath also shares tips for the mum who is feeling overwhelmed from pregnancy and birth and is now trying to find her old/new self. We also chat why...

Is there a certain time of day that you seem to always find yourself getting frustrated and snapping at everyone? Maybe it's getting ready in the morning. For me it was dinner time. Then I discovered the secret to getting rid of the stress and you can apply this tip to any area of your life that you are finding overwhelming. So if your ready to minimise the overwhelm in your day, listen in to find...

In today's episode, I share with you my lessons from being in lockdown. From what is helping us practically so we aren't fighting for groceries, to what is helping my mindset during this time. I also talk about what this season has been teaching us. Even if you're blessed enough to not be under restrictions, these are life tips that can help you at any season.

Feeling like you need to take a chill pill? In today's episode I share with you how stress is actually impacting your body, yep even your organs! I was met with a thought a while ago "is stress the cause of all that ails us?" at first I was sure it wasn't, but then thinking upon it, it might just be. Listen in as I share with you the five main triggers of our stress and my framework to overcome st...

All I wanted was to be a stay at home mum, but after I had my son, I wanted more. Does that make me a bad mum? In this episode I share my journey with finding greater purpose and still being able to be the mum I wanted to be, why we need to get rid of the word "just", and the four questions to ask yourself to discover your why! For more check out wholesomemumma.com

Are you getting enough sleep? Chances are you could do better. Listen in to learn what sleep is, why it is vital and how not getting enough is affecting you. In this episode I explain how stress is impacting your sleep and why a wind down routine is so important, not just for your kids, but for you too. For more info visit wholesomemumma.com Want to take your sleep to the next level using the powe...

If you are a human, you are busy. The truth is though, we choose what we fill our days with. In todays episode I share with you why we need to stop glorifying being busy.

Do you feel overwhelmed with doing the laundry and keeping up with it? Is there currently a pile of clothes waiting for you to fold? In today's episode I share with you my routine that means I don't have to do washing everyday but don't have piles around the house. We know that with the buckets of clothes comes added stress and overwhelm and adding things on the to do list. If you keep saying "I'l...

I've recently changed how I have been praying and it's changed everything. When I sat down to record my planned out episode this week, I just started crying, the heaviness of the world right now, the division, I'm feeling it all. I wanted to have a little heart to heart because I know so many of you are too. Praying felt like I was just going through the motions, until I changed how I was praying....

Do you want to eat better as a family but you're too stressed about researching, planning and then actually shopping, preparing? What If no one likes it? Starting can be so stressful, but it doesn't have to be! In this episode I share with you two simple tips that will be a game changer for you when it comes to eating better and the best news is, you can still eat a lot of the same meals, but you...

Trying to cultivate peace in your life and home? In this episode I share with you five questions to ask yourself if you are looking for more calm in your world. These questions will set you up with a plan and show you how you can actually have more peace and we all know we could use some more! For blog post and more info, visit wholesomemumma.com

It's been four months since I gave birth to my third babe and in this episode I share with you my key lessons and takeaways over these past months and how it has differed to post-birth with my other children. They weren't lying when they said you need a village, because girl, motherhood can be hard and support is everything! Join me as I discuss a lie I was believing about myself and how I flipped...

Are you reactive when it comes to your wellness, just waiting for the next thing to come up? Listen in as I share with you how we upleveled our health and wellness and became proactive. This is about you being empowered and taking your health and your family’s wellness back into your own hands and use nature to do so. When did using nature become ‘alternative’? Listen in as I discuss reducing your...

What if I told you 15 minutes was all it took to feel like you can get your home from chaotic to under control? Would you make time? Truth is, we can all find 15 minutes in our day. In this episode I share with you my top hacks for instantly making your home cleaner and calmer and you can do each in 15 minutes.  For more info on the Free As A Mumma Course mentioned - visit wholesomemumma.com/cours...

We are all on our own journey. For the most part, there's no real right or wrong way about it. In this episode I share with you why I think that is the real beauty of life. Motherhood can be hard. There are absolutely parts to this journey that have broken me down. But what is going to make it a lot harder is feeling like you have to keep up with ‘them’. Join me for this conversation on how to sta...

In this episode I chat with Michelle Castro from 'Growth Against The Grain' about how to balance work and motherhood and grow a successful business from home, partnering with God but also being present for your kids. We discuss why network marketing is the answer for so many women and why we shouldn't write it off. The secret to leveling up in business, or life - and it might not be what you think...

Unfortunately dealing with a sick child is just a part of parenting but today Penny from Sick Happens joins me to chat about how we can be confident when our kids are unwell. Penny shares why symptom tracking is so important and how to do it. We also go through fevers and respiratory distress and when to know to seek help and where to go to get help. (Because how many of us sit there wondering if...

In today's episode I answer your questions around decluttering, I also share my journey on how a brain snap got me started and my top two ways for how you can get started too. We talk about how decluttering actually releases you to be a better mother and wife, how to get motivation to keep going, involving our kids even when they are young. I also share with you my strategies when it comes to gift...

In this episode I share with you what exactly is a "Wholesome Mother". The woman I picture when I am recording these episodes and honestly, the woman I am constantly trying to be. Join me as I share the 12 qualities of a conscious mum living simply and intentionally. For more info including product and course details, visit wholesomemumma.com

Today on the podcast I share with you one thing that mothers REALLY need to stop saying about themselves, and it's probably not what you think. I was at a park talking with another mum when she said it, which got me thinking because I'm totally guilty of saying it too. "I'm JUST a Mum". Join me for a conversation to debunk this sentence for once and for all! For more visit wholesomemumma.com

In this episode I discuss one simple thought that had radically changed our perspective of our marriage and the one thing we need to have the best marriage. I recently listened to the audiobook of "You + Me Forever: Marriage In Light Of Eternity" and in today's podcast episode I share why it should be a foundational book for all Christian Marriages.   For more visit wholesomemumma.com

This episode is full of even more goodness around supporting our hormones - how to tell what products are attacking them and why you need to throw out your perfume, like yesterday. Join Shay and I as we share how to tell if products are supporting your hormones, tuning into your cycle, non hormonal contraception options and the fact that period pain is not normal. We discuss why being low tox is i...

Shay Paine is back to chat more around women's health. This is part 1 of a two part conversation where we discuss all things women's health, cycles, hormones and everything between. In today's episode Shay shares her journey going to low tox and that time she threw her pantry in the bin. We talk about the true effects of the pill and why your body has challenges when you come off it. Shay shares h...