Motherhood Equipped

In this episode, I’m opening up and sharing my personal journey to motherhood. As a fit, first-time mom, my story started in a standard hospital model. However, facing a preeclampsia diagnosis at 25/26 weeks left me feeling unsettled and craving true autonomy. I wanted to see "both sides of the coin" when making informed decisions, which ultimately led me to pivot, trust my intuition, and choose a...

"Small wins are still wins and they still matter. There is beauty in simplicity." — Ashlee Haines In this episode, we catch up with Ashlee Haines, the powerhouse mom and CEO behind Inspire boutique. Ashlee gets real about navigating the beautiful chaos of motherhood, bouncing back from a tough postpartum season, and building a faith-first business right out of her home. Grab your coffee and tune i...

Are you exhausted and overwhelmed in motherhood and thinking it’s just “normal”? I used to believe that, too. But what if exhaustion isn’t a badge of honor? What if simple shifts in your routine could transform how you feel? In this chat, Sarah Grace shared powerful ways to reconnect with your body, like starting your day with just 10 minutes of stillness or sunlight. She emphasizes how protecting...

Jennifer holds a special place in my heart, because she was my personal introduction to all things home birth! I came to her initially a few months into my first pregnancy when I was personally feeling unsettled in the hospital setting and was looking for something that made me feel like I could have the autonomy I was looking for. In this episode, we explore the depth of birth experiences through...

Nausea, Energy, and Pregnancy Symptoms: What Your Body Is Really Saying with Samantha Franceschini  In this episode, we sit down with women’s health and mineral expert Samantha Franceschini to explore the critical role of nutrition and mineral balance in fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery. Samantha shares her personal journey into maternal health, common nutrient gaps that impact women’...

In this episode, my friend Noor shares her unmedicated birth story and the unexpected challenges that followed. After achieving the natural birth she hoped for, Noor faced postpartum complications that required medical intervention, including a spinal block. She opens up about the emotional impact of being separated from her baby, the frustration of plans changing, and the reality that birth (and...

Most women accept pelvic floor issues as just part of postpartum, but what if the secret to a stronger, leak-free body lies in a surprising, scientific approach? Dr. Angie, a pelvic health expert, reveals how breath work, fascia, and reflexive muscle activation are transforming recovery for women worldwide. Her groundbreaking insights debunk common myths: Kegels alone aren't enough, and surgery is...

In this episode, Irene shares how her unexpected birth journey inspired a mission to help women embrace their innate power. From the importance of relaxation techniques like active resting and environment setting, to how the mind-body connection can accelerate labor and reduce pain, her insights will change how you view birth forever. Discover the lesser-known tools like the mile and spinning baby...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Stuart Fischbein, an OB-GYN who has spent decades advocating for physiologic birth, informed consent, and preserving birth skills like vaginal breech birth, twin birth, VBAC, and hands-off support of normal labor. This conversation is deeply personal. Before the breech birth of my second baby, I faced intense pressure toward a C-section and very little guidance...

In this episode, I’m joined by Kaya Purohit, MS, co-founder of Beeya Wellness, a company transforming women’s hormone health through simple, realistic, food-based solutions. Kaya is a mom, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for helping women feel informed, empowered, and supported in every season of life. We talk about why hormone health doesn’t need to be complicated or restrictive, how nouris...

In this episode, I’m joined by Kenna Gonzales, a homeschool mom of four and passionate VBAC advocate who turned her own C-section recovery into a powerful journey of education, healing, and empowerment. Kenna shares what led her to pursue a VBAC, along with the emotions many moms carry after a surgical birth and the desire for a different experience moving forward. We talk through common VBAC myth...

Brigitta and Leah Brueggemann discuss the intricacies of motherhood, hormone health, and balancing life as a busy mom. Leah shares her expertise as a functional hormone practitioner, offering insights into hormone balancing, the importance of blood sugar regulation for sustained energy, practical tips for postpartum recovery, and so much more. If you want to not only understand but also leverage t...

Tired of being referred to as “just” a mom? In this conversation, Eunice Ray lends her wisdom and experience to emphasize the profound impact of motherhood, the importance of faith, and the role of women in nurturing families. Eunice shares her wisdom on the significance of creating a healthy home environment, the timeless values embodied by the Proverbs 31 woman, and the challenges mothers face i...

In this heartfelt conversation, Alayna shares her transformative birth stories, highlighting the deep connection between faith and motherhood. From her first experience, where she learned the importance of surrendering to God, to the challenges faced during her second birth, Alayna emphasizes the power of prayer, intuition, and finding joy amidst chaos. Her journey illustrates how each birth exper...

In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend Maddy Krasa, a Christ-centered mama of two who shares her deeply personal birth story marked by an unplanned C-section, emotional recovery, and learning to trust God when everything unfolded differently than she had hoped.  We talk honestly about grief, surrender, and the quiet ways God meets us in postpartum recovery. Maddy shares how the Lord brought...

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Motherhood Equipped is for moms who want to feel confident, supported, and aligned with who God created them to be. Each episode shares practical wellness tips, biblical encouragement, natural pregnancy and postpartum guidance, birth stories of all kinds, and real conversations about identity, marriage, and raising little ones with intention. Hosted by Brigitta Borinstein, a mom of two, wellness a...

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. Taking this episode to hit the rewind button and head back to episode 21. Long-term Leadership: How to Lead Like it's Your Last Change. It was a favorite, so why not?  This episode comes out right after Memorial Day when we honor and remember the men and women who have died in service to our country...

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. In today's episode, Registered Dietitian and Founder of Funk It Wellness Kate Morton chats with us about everything it takes to build a business from the ground up. She started out of her kitchen and has now grown her business to have a significant following and impact in the world of women's health...

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. Paralympic gold medalist and world record holder McKenzie Coan joins us today to share lessons she has learned from overcoming countless physical obstacles and set-backs in her athletic journey.  One of my favorite takeaways she leaves us with from this conversation is the reminder that leadership i...

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. On today's episode, I'm chatting with Taylor Joy Murray. Taylor is an author, working on her masters in clinical mental health counseling, a speaker, and a big-time encourager. She grew up as the daughter of missionaries and has an inspiring and relatable journey toward healing. She marries the spir...

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. A mix of practical tips for starting the year off strong with the mindset you’ll need to tackle your amazing goals! Check out my sister's goal-setting resources here . https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. On today's episode, I'm chatting with Hanna Wilson. Hanna is a dear dear friend who I met through her boyfriend, we had our first catch-up call and instantly connected and felt like longtime friends. She has walked through some serious seasons of waiting in a way I really admire, she is courageous,...

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. On today's episode, I'm back with another solo on all things gratitude. When we are grateful for what we do, what we have, who we have in our lives, so on and so forth, we are left so so much less likely to fall into the trap of thinking things don't matter or that the grass might be greener on the...

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. When winning the gold, Cynthia Monteleone ran faster at age 43 than she did as a Division I collegiate track athlete, and there is quite the story to go along with that accomplishment.  One of my favorite takeaways was how she defines a leader: Someone who is true to him or herself and doesn't bend...