Mommin' Together

Stewarding Your Body Well: Fitness for Busy Moms in Their 30s and 40s (with Personal Trainer Meg Gibson) Host Michelle Barnett welcomes listeners to the Mommin’ Together podcast, shares the mission of creating a space for moms to feel seen, and announces a two-month break with no new episodes in June or July, returning in August; listeners can stay connected via Instagram @mommin_together with pos...

The Mom’s Guide to Color Analysis - How Knowing Your Colors Can Save Time, Money & Decision Fatigue Lexi explains what a House of Color consultation is and how in-person draping identifies undertones (blue- vs yellow-based) and whether colors should be bright/clear or soft/blended, placing clients into one of four seasons with four sub-seasons each and a fan for shopping. She walks through a t...

Why So Many Moms Feel Lonely (And How to Find Real Mom Friends) with Gather Moms Leaders Kate & Rebecca [Ep 47] Michelle Barnett welcomes listeners to the Mommin' Together podcast and introduces a conversation with Kate Henderson and Rebecca Bradford, founders of Gather Moms, about why many moms feel lonely even with full schedules and how to build life-giving community. Kate shares her ex...

What My 8-Year-Old Thinks Makes a Good Mom | A Sweet Mother’s Day Episode For a special Mother’s Day episode, Mommin' Together Host Michelle Barnett interviews her eight-year-old daughter, Brooklyn, for a kid’s perspective on motherhood and growing up. Brooklyn describes what she thinks a podcast is, shares her grade and favorite activities, and explains what makes a good mom, what she’d chang...

The Support Every First-Time Mom Needs: Practical Help for Overwhelmed New Moms  Host Michelle Barnett welcomes listeners to the Mommin’ Together podcast and interviews Starla Lawrence about Square One, a ministry for first-time moms. Starla shares her background as a longtime Air Force family member, mom of four, and grandmother of nine, and explains how discovering Square One in a Nordstrom bath...

The Moments Your Kids Will Remember Most (It’s Not What You Think) Host Michelle Barnett welcomes listeners to the Mommin’ Together podcast and shares how ordinary moments can become the memories kids cherish most, then talks with her friend Anna Thomas about creating meaningful traditions in simple, realistic ways. Anna, a mom of three in Pennsylvania, explains how her mom modeled small celebrati...

Raising Confident Kids: Why Effort-Based Praise Matters More Than You Think Praise the Process: Compliments That Build Confident, Resilient Kids Michelle Barnett welcomes listeners to the Mommin’ podcast and shares why she created a community for moms. She explains how common compliments about looks or outcomes (“you’re so smart,” “you look beautiful”) can unintentionally teach kids that worth is...

Speech Therapy 101 for Moms: Signs, Timing, School Services, and Airway Links Host Michelle Barnett introduces the Mommin’ Together podcast and interviews licensed speech language pathologist Kim about what speech therapy is and when kids may need it. Kim shares her background, describes pediatric domains including articulation, receptive and expressive language, social language, stuttering (devel...

Sourdough Simplified: Why Sourdough is Trending With Moms (History, Health Benefits & Beginner Tips) Host Michelle Barnett welcomes listeners to the Mommin’ Together podcast and introduces a conversation on sourdough’s resurgence in mom culture, exploring its history, benefits, myths, and realism for busy families. Guest Michala Petersen, a former pharmacist and Nebraska ranch mom of four, sha...

Closing the Postpartum Gap: A Better Way to Do Postpartum Recovery with Dr. Ashleigh Peterson [Ep 40] Host Michelle Barnett welcomes listeners to the Mommin’ Together podcast and introduces a conversation with Dr. Ashleigh Peterson, a doctorate-prepared nurse, holistic postpartum coach, and Christian mom of three, about the “postpartum gap” in U.S. care compared with other countries. Ashleigh shar...

Michelle interviews licensed professional counselor Alisha Ferrell about helping kids (and moms) navigate big emotions. Alisha defines emotional regulation as noticing, understanding, and managing emotions in healthy ways, emphasizing that “regulated” doesn’t mean always calm and that parents’ nervous systems affect their children’s. They discuss common triggers for parents, including depleted nee...

For the Love of Midwifery: Home Birth, VBAC, and Informed Birth Choices with The Midwife Colleen Shulenberger [Ep 38] ​​In this episode of the Mommin' Together podcast, host Michelle Barnett sits down with midwife Colleen to discuss various aspects of home birth and midwifery care. Topics covered include the differences between personalized midwifery care and the conventional medical model, wa...

Infertility, Adoption, and Faith: Trusting God’s Plan & How to Create Family Core Values In this heartfelt episode of the Mommin' Together podcast, host Michelle Barnett sits down with Jill Hickerson to discuss her journey through infertility, adoption, and beyond. Jill shares her story of trusting God's guidance toward adoption, her experiences raising two adopted daughters, and the j...

Redemptive Birth: My Unmedicated VBAC Story In this episode of the Mommin' Together podcast, host Michelle Barnett shares her beautiful and redemptive birth story of her third child, Josie Mae. Michelle recounts the emotional journey from the surprise positive pregnancy test on their 10th anniversary to the blessed unmedicated natural birth on her husband's birthday. Despite past birth tra...

Scripture-Centered Parenting: Practical Ways to Disciple Your Kids Every Day In this episode of the Mommin' Together podcast, host Michelle Barnett interviews Kristin Coffey from the Instagram account 'Mom Life Rooted', about effectively incorporating scripture into the daily lives of mothers and their children. Kristin shares her heartfelt journey through struggles and mentorship that...

Perimenopause Explained: Symptoms, Hormonal Shifts & Homeopathic Support In this episode of the Mommin' Together podcast, host Michelle Barnett discusses perimenopause with homeopathic practitioner Amanda Edgell. Michelle and Amanda delve into the often misunderstood transition of perimenopause, covering common symptoms, the limitations of conventional care, and the benefits of homeopathy in s...

The Surprising History of Christmas: Uncovering the Origins of our Traditions In this episode of the Mommin' Together podcast, host Michelle Barnett is joined by Chastity Jameson, host of the Ancient Conspiracies podcast, to explore the surprising pagan roots of modern Christmas traditions. The episode dives into the historical origins of Santa Claus, December 25th as a significant date, and v...

The Trauma-Health Connection Every Mom Should Know - The Surprising Ways Trauma Lives in the Body In this episode of the Mommin Together podcast, host Michelle Barnett welcomes guest Kimball, who shares her powerful journey of overcoming deep physical and emotional pain linked to unresolved trauma. Kimball discusses her upbringing in a Mormon household, her lifetime of health challenges including...

Mom Burnout Is Real: Early Signs, Practical Tools & How to Heal In this episode of the Mommin Together podcast, host Michelle Barnett welcomes Elizabeth Guess, a life coach who specializes in helping women transition from burnout to breakthrough. They discuss what burnout looks like for moms, how to recognize the early signs, and practical ways to restore peace, purpose, and joy in motherhood...

When Birth Doesn’t Go As Planned: My Birth Trauma Story In this episode of the Mommin Together podcast, host Michelle Barnett shares her personal experience with birth trauma and the unexpected challenges she faced during the birth and delivery of her second child, Eli. Michelle offers a real, raw, and vulnerable account of her journey, from planning a home water birth to dealing with a breech pos...

Equipping Christian Parents for ‘The Talk’: Puberty, Sex, Identity and Parenting Teens with Dr. Alyson Denson In this episode of the Mommin' Together podcast, host Michelle Barnett interviews Dr. Alyson Denson, a board-certified pediatrician and founder of 'The Talk'. They discuss the importance of parents having crucial conversations with their children about puberty, sex, and identit...

In this episode of the Mommin' Together podcast, host Michelle Barnett is joined by Dana Stephens Popham for a heartfelt conversation on preparing for the transition of launching kids into adulthood. They discuss the emotions and practical steps involved, from teaching life skills to fostering faith. Dana shares insights from her own experience as a mother of four, with three of her children g...

Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? A Thoughtful Approach to Halloween for Christian Moms In this episode of the Mommin' Together podcast, host Michelle Barnett and guest Chastity delve into the history and spiritual implications of Halloween from a Christian perspective. They explore the origins of Halloween, its pagan roots, and the Catholic influences that shaped it. The conversation inc...

Simplifying Sports Nutrition for Kids: A Mom’s Guide to Fueling Young Athletes Inn this episode of the Mommin' Together Podcast, host Michelle Barnett discusses the importance of proper nutrition for young athletes with guest Jamie Cantrell. Jamie, a former collegiate athlete and coach, shares her insights on essential nutrients, hydration, and pre- and post-game snacks. She emphasizes the sig...

From Chaos to Calm: Helping Moms Simplify, Organize and Beautify Their Homes In this episode of the 'Mommin' Together' podcast, host Michelle Barnett discusses decluttering and organizing homes with guest Robin, a home organization expert from Home Matters. They delve into practical strategies for organizing clutter-prone areas such as the entryway, living room, playroom, and kids’ bed...