Sydney Faulkner

Rookie Mama

Kids EN ↓ 4 episodes

You're starting your family! Now what? Here at Rookie Mama, we tackle the unknowns together. I’m learning alongside you in real-time as we navigate pregnancy, nesting, homemaking, mental health, and all the growing pains and joys. I share what I am currently learning with a Christian perspective and interview experienced moms for generations of wisdom. This is your new go-to for all things emerging motherhood!

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Sydney Faulkner

Episodes

Mama Mentor #1: Jen Stewart (MY MOM!) 12.11.2025 19:17

I no longer have to feel guilty about hoarding all of my mama's wisdom! Listen for valuable tips from Jen about laundry, truly listening to your kids, and enjoying each stage of motherhood. Support the podcast and my family at buymeacoffee.com/sydraefaulw :)

Make Those Groceries Stretch: Cooking Without a Recipe 05.11.2025 22:05

Cooking is so much more difficult when you have to do all this preparation to find a recipe, grocery shop, measure out each ingredient... and then, you're left with wasted ingredients that didn't get fully used up. Let's be honest, they will end up in the trash once they expire. In this episode, I'm sharing what I have learned about shelf-stable pantry staples, scrappy cooking, and...

Morning and Evening Routines to Upkeep the Home 04.11.2025 9:11

Emerging motherhood is the time for establishing routines to save yourself from overwhelm. I share my routines in hopes that it can help inspire you to set yourself up for success as a Rookie Mama! You can support my show and my blooming family at https://buymeacoffee.com/sydraefaulw :)

Surprises of Pregnancy 03.11.2025 13:14

Pregnancy brings some surprising discomforts but also unbeatable joys!