Intentional Motherhood | Mindfulness, Present Parenting, Mindset, Abundance, & Spirituality

You’ve changed your thoughts. You’re saying the affirmations. You’re praying, visualizing, and doing the mindset work… So why doesn’t it feel like anything is changing? In this episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey explains the missing piece most of us were never taught: your emotions are the bridge between your thoughts and your reality. Thoughts are electrical signals.  Emotions are chemical...

Today’s episode is a short, five-minute self-compassion meditation you can return to anytime motherhood feels hard. This guided self-compassion break is designed for overwhelmed, exhausted moms who need emotional support in the middle of a difficult moment, without needing to fix anything or force positive thinking. In this meditation, you’ll be guided through the three simple steps of a self-comp...

You’ve done the mindset work.  You’ve tried positive thinking, gratitude, prayer, and high-vibe energy.  And yet… motherhood still feels heavy. In this honest episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey talks about what to do when all the mindset work isn’t working. When you’re exhausted, overstimulated, hormonal, or stuck in a hard season and positive thinking just isn’t cutting it. This episode is...

This guided meditation is designed for busy, overwhelmed Christian moms who want to calm their mind, shift their thought patterns, and align their energy with God through gratitude, prayer, and intentional awareness. In this meditation, you’ll gently observe your thoughts without judgment, release mental noise, and intentionally shift your thought frequency into higher states of peace, love, and a...

Do you wake up already feeling behind, rushed, or mentally exhausted, before the day even starts? In this episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey breaks down how your thoughts shape your stress, energy, emotions, and external reality, using both neuroscience and spiritual principles. You’ll learn why overwhelm feels automatic, why change feels hard, and how your nervous system is simply repeatin...

In this gentle guided meditation, you’re invited to slow down and reconnect with your body’s wisdom. Key mantra from this meditation (repeat slowly, as written): “My body has a message for me if I am willing to listen.  My body is my best friend.  When I listen to my body, I hear that it has my highest good in mind and will share what I need to know.” This practice is about listening, not fixing....

If you’re an overwhelmed mom craving more peace, alignment, and ease without hustling harder, this is the perfect place to begin. In this foundational conversation, Kelsey explores how everything is energy, why matter isn’t as solid as it seems, and how your internal state & energetic frequency shape your daily experience as a mom. Blending simple quantum concepts with real-life motherhood exa...

This guided visualization meditation for busy Christian moms helps you relax your body, quiet your mind, and open yourself to future possibilities with peace and trust. Mantra from this meditation (repeat slowly, as written): “I am open to what is possible for my future.  I allow peaceful visions to come with ease.  I trust what my heart reveals.” You’ll be led through calming breathwork and a gen...

New Year’s resolutions are everywhere, and goals are great, but if resolutions tend to feel stressful, rigid, or feel like just one more thing to do, this episode offers a different approach. In this conversation, we explore why choosing a Word of the Year can be a more aligned way to manifest abundance with God. A single word becomes a North Star, guiding your decisions without limiting how God s...

Have you ever heard people talk about manifesting or having an abundant mindset and thought, That sounds nice… but what does it actually mean for me as a stay-at-home mom? In this episode of Intentional Motherhood , Kelsey shares an exciting behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming rebrand and the deeper direction the podcast is taking in the new year. This conversation is an invitation into a more...

Three months after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the investigation has become a maze of new leads, shifting narratives, and unanswered questions. Instead of rehashing the endlessly evolving details, Kelsey invites you into a deeper, more grounded conversation: What does this moment mean for us as mothers raising the next generation? In this episode of Intentional Motherhood , Kelsey explores...

In today’s episode of Intentional Motherhood , Kelsey Redd steps into a conversation many mothers are watching unfold with concern: the ongoing investigation into Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Nearly three months later, more questions than answers remain—and as new information and troubling claims surface, Kelsey invites listeners to consider what this moment means for American families, for freed...

Feeling overwhelmed by holiday chaos? Same, friend. In today’s episode of Intentional Motherhood , we’re talking about the one thing most moms desperately need this time of year but almost never give themselves: permission to say no. Repeat after me:   “No.” “No, thank you.” “Oh, I would… but I don’t want to.” Yep — those magical phrases might just save your sanity this December. In this episode,...

In this cozy holiday episode of Intentional Motherhood , Kelsey invites you into the heart of her family’s favorite Christmas traditions—simple, soul-settling rhythms that help kids stay grounded, grateful, and regulated in a season that often brings overwhelm. After last week’s conversation about why “flu season” is really about lifestyle shifts, Kelsey now shares the traditions that keep her own...

Welcome to flu season —or as Kelsey calls it, the time of year when sugar, stress, and lack of sunlight gang up on our immune systems. In this episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey dives into why everyone seems to get sick between October and March (hint: it’s not because the viruses suddenly get stronger). You’ll hear her break down how our modern lifestyle—less sunlight, more sugar, crazy sc...

In this episode of Intentional Motherhood , Kelsey dives deep into one of the most transformative parenting books she’s ever read— Hold On to Your Kids by Dr. Gordon Neufeld and Dr. Gabor Maté. If you’ve ever wondered why it feels like your kids care more about what their friends think than what you say, this conversation is for you. Kelsey unpacks how our culture has slowly shifted children’s att...

In this episode of Intentional Motherhood , Kelsey Redd speaks straight to the heart of modern motherhood — and the cultural tug-of-war for our children’s attention, identity, and future. Referencing recent remarks by Candace Owens (“They need your children. That’s the one resource they can’t buy”), Kelsey unpacks what this means for families today — not in a fearful way, but in a practical, empow...

In this heartfelt episode of Intentional Motherhood , Kelsey Redd explores how to teach our children the true meaning of an apology—not just the words “I’m sorry,” but genuine repentance that restores relationships. Drawing from Parenting: Getting It Right by Andy Stanley, Kelsey shares how to keep relationship at the center of discipline , how to model healthy repair as parents, and how faith sha...

In this follow-up to The Gift of Boredom , Kelsey dives deeper into what’s really happening when our kids say, “I’m bored.” Drawing from Hold On to Your Kids by Dr. Gordon Neufeld and Dr. Gabor Maté, she explores how boredom isn’t just about needing more to do—it’s often a signal for reconnection and attachment . You’ll learn: Why boredom can be a powerful opportunity to “collect” your child’s hea...

When your kids say, “Mom, I’m bored,” does your stomach twist a little? You’re not alone. In this episode, Kelsey unpacks why we’ve come to see boredom as a problem—and why it’s actually a powerful opportunity for growth, imagination, and even spiritual formation. She shares her personal reflections on homeschooling, how our culture has conditioned us to fear stillness, and how helping our childre...

Course Waitlist Have you ever felt yourself spiraling—frustrated, stuck, or overwhelmed by the demands of motherhood? In this vulnerable episode of Intentional Motherhood , Kelsey Redd shares a personal story of how a simple nap time struggle almost sent her into a downward spiral, and how one powerful mindset shift changed everything in minutes. Kelsey reflects on her past battle with infertility...

In this heartfelt episode of Intentional Motherhood , Kelsey Redd opens up about a topic many moms struggle with but rarely discuss—how to keep marriage strong in the middle of the busy, exhausting co-parenting years. Drawing from her personal journey of over a decade of infertility followed by the whirlwind of raising four little ones (including twins), Kelsey shares why your relationship with yo...

In this powerful episode of Intentional Motherhood , host Kelsey Redd calls moms to rise up with boldness, faith, and conviction in the wake of tragedy and cultural uncertainty. Kelsey reflects on the events surrounding the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the words of both scripture and history that have stirred her heart. Drawing from Acts 4 and the courage of the early apostles, she reminds us...

Recorded spontaneously on the evening of Wednesday, September 10, 2025 , this timely and heartfelt episode of Intentional Motherhood comes in response to the devastating news that shook Utah Valley University—and the broader Utah community. As a professor at UVU, Kelsey Redd shares raw, personal reflection following the fatal shooting of political commentator and Turning Point USA founder Charlie...

Do you ever feel like motherhood has you stuck in serious mode —managing meltdowns, meals, and messes—while joy takes the backseat? In this episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey Redd, mental health counselor turned stay-at-home mom of four, unpacks why playfulness isn’t optional—it’s essential for your mental health and your family’s connection. Through a simple story of jumping off the dock w...