Motherhood Restored Podcast

Wow, it's the last episode of season one! What a great first season! Natalie has been so blessed by sharing weekly with you and hopes you have joy and encouragement from each episode.  Thank you for coming along on the journey and we look forward to the next season and what is to come! See you in January 2025! About today's episode... Have you ever read Proverbs 31 and felt bad because y...

The enemy wants you to believe that your motherhood has no purpose.  If he can get you to believe that the work you do day in and day out means nothing, then he can keep you low on the energy spiral and keep you from instilling the love and joy of the Lord into your family. In this episode, Natalie shares how to work through the lies and beliefs that motherhood has no true purpose. That what you a...

If you've caught yourself nagging, critiquing, and tearing down your family instead of loving, serving, and lifting them up, you will want to tune into this episode. In this episode, Natalie shares her struggle with her critical mama heart and how the Lord is leading her to an even deeper relationship with him and her family as he continues to heal and recover her from destructive behaviors....

In this episode, Natalie discusses how to work through tattling, sibling rivalry, and conflict in a productive way so you can stay calm.  ​Tattling and sibling conflicts are great ways to teach your kids how to take responsibility for their actions. You can help them turn their behavior into more productive conversations when they come to tattle. This episode will help you in your motherhood journ...

Today, Natalie has the privilege of hosting Jeanette Tapley. They have a raw, down-to-earth chat about what it’s like to raise teenagers. How they deal with challenging moments, emotions, and transitions with their kids as Christian Mamas. They share the MOST important tool to navigate their motherhood journey with tweens and teens! Jeanette is a podcast host, author, speaker, and friend who loves...

In this episode, Natalie discusses how our mistakes are NOT part of our identity. We make mistakes, but we are not mistakes. She also teaches how to process emotions in a healthier way and dig deeper into understanding how our thoughts can either help or hurt our growth in emotional processing. This episode will help you in your motherhood journey as you learn more about communicating with yoursel...

Today, Natalie has the privilege of hosting Martha Metzler. Martha Metzler, is a licensed psychotherapist, brings over a decade of experience to her private practice in North Carolina. She is a counselor, speaker, member of the Michael Phelps Foundation Advisory Council, and a dedicated advocate for mental health in her community. She loves weaving truth and humor into her ministry of counseling a...

In today's episode, Natalie shares how she's been struggling with exhaustion and feeling "over it," or, shall we say, tired and burnt out. Hear firsthand how she is working through exhaustion and burnout. She shares helpful ways she handles a season like this and hopes you find encouragement to seek rest when feeling these emotions. This episode is packed with practical tips an...

In today's episode, Natalie is sharing how she helps mamas who come to her seeking help to overcome destructive anger and burnout. Natalie explains in depth how she coaches mamas through her Motherhood Restored program. She shares her clients' experiences who have overcome their destructive behaviors and found real transformation, relief, growth, and joy working with Natalie in her progr...

Today, Natalie is privileged to host Monica Swanson, boy mama, and homeschool expert! Monica is a popular blogger ( monicaswanson.com ), host of the Monica Swanson Podcast (formerly the Boy Mom podcast), and author of Boy Mom, Raising Amazing, and her newest book, Becoming Homeschoolers. Natalie and Monica chat about all things homeschooling and even touch on some boy mom stuff, which is super fun...

In today's episode, Natalie and her oldest daughter, Enya, sit back down and answer questions submitted by Natalie's clients and audience. Enya answers these questions... Did or do you ever get tired of your mom apologizing?  Does it get annoying that she apologizes when she makes mistakes, or are you grateful that she does?  Do you think your mom's mistakes and apologies have damag...

In today's episode we are seeking peace for those moments when you are feeling unsettled and anxious.  Life is full of moments that can feel unsettling. Moments such as kids transitioning from one stage of life to another, home moves, political climates, job changes, overwhelming to-do lists, and more! God doesn't leave us in these moments, but sometimes, the negative emotions can make u...

Today, I am sharing how to FROG! What?  Yes how to Fully Rely On God when you feel stuck and like you can't seem to get answers or grow. In today's episode, I answer... What does it mean to fully rely on and turn to the Lord, in a practical way? Does it mean turning to prayer instead of the web for answers? When is it right to seek advice from others if you don't feel like you'...

Today, Natalie has the honor and privilege of hosting one of her past clients, Megan Jepson. Natalie and Meagan chat about life for Meagan before she found Natalie’s Motherhood Restored coaching program. Meagan used to struggle with anger in motherhood. But as she went through the Motherhood Restored program, where she was held accountable to be in God’s word daily, God transformed her mind and he...

Today, I am going over how to help your kids recover and grow from the challenges they may have faced from the destructive behaviors they’ve experienced from you. The Lord leads us all on a journey to get closer to him. He is growing and refining us all - including our kids! Learn what I did and continue to do to help my kids grow and heal from the messy moments of my motherhood journey. I am invi...

In this episode, I am sharing a recent moment of destructive behavior and how I worked through it and recovered in a healthy way. Last week, I yelled “SHUT UP” at my husband and slammed a door after having a frustrating conversation with one of my kids. You’ll hear the details of what happened, how I worked through it to stop myself from escalating to any further destructive behaviors, as well as...

Today, Natalie has the privilege of hosting health and wellness coach Stephanie Hodges. Stephanie is passionate about discovering what it means to be wholly well in body, soul, and spirit. With over 20 years of combined experience in fitness, wellness, and ministry, she has a unique perspective on faith-based well-being. As a fitness professional, Stephanie has a Master's in Nutrition and Exe...

Hey Mama, do you feel alone and like there is no hope for you? Do you wonder if the Lord even sees you in your trials? Do you question why he even gave you kids at all? Do you wonder how it's possible to honor the Lord when you are full of so much anger and rage? I’ve been there. I know how heartbreaking and lonely that feels. It’s as if you are the only one struggling with the mom rage and s...

Today, Natalie shares a few simple steps to help you become more aware of your behaviors. This will help you see success in your growth and boost your confidence as a mom!  Natalie's hope and prayers are that you will begin to see the Lord's work in your life with these steps! You will see how his abundant love and grace will help you overcome destructive behaviors and restore your mothe...

Today, Natalie has the privilege of hosting Emily McDermott from Simple by Emmy.  In this episode, Emily McDermott, the founder of Simple by Emmy, shares her transformative journey from overwhelm to balance. She guides us on how to pause, reflect, and manage life from a healthier emotional and spiritual standpoint.  Emily shares her personal experiences and the practical strategies she developed t...

Today, Natalie is going behind the scenes in her coaching practice. Natalie has had various people reach out and ask about her coaching experience. This is a great episode if you are curious about the history, hows, and whys behind Natalie’s coaching business. You’ll also enjoy it if you are considering working with Natalie as a coachee or if you are considering becoming a life coach yourself. Nat...

Today, Natalie has the privilege of hosting Bethany Kimsey, host of The Warrior Mama Podcast. As a mother to 8 children, Bethany Kimsey has seen God radically change her messy motherhood from weary, anxious, and frantic to peaceful, joyful, and triumphant. She helps weary mothers win the battle against worry and fatigue as they understand their identity in Christ and rest in the hope of the Gospel...

Today, Natalie talks about the Fruits of the Spirit. Can we truly claim to have accepted Christ if we struggle to embody the Fruits of the Spirit-love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control? If we receive the Spirit as a guarantee of salvation, why is self-control so challenging to achieve? How do we overcome the “root rot” of our lives and grow good...

Today, Natalie answers a listener's question about how to help your kiddo work through their anger. "When my child is angry, they don't know how to work through their anger (a lot like how I dealt with it), and when I try to help them, it makes them more angry and upset. I try my best to model healthy anger now, without the yelling. If you are in this situation where you have a chil...

Today, Natalie has the privilege of hosting Alisa DiLorenzo, A Renowned Figure in the field of marriage counseling and coaching.  Alisa and her husband, Tony, run a highly acclaimed marriage podcast and have authored numerous best-selling books. As a wife, mother, Believer, and marriage coach, Alisa brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to the table.  Natalie and Alisa chat about how to open th...