The Motherful Podcast

Lisa runs the instagram page @thrivingmotherhood and shares some of her thoughts on staying positive and believing you are a good mom, even when it feels like you are doing everything wrong! --------------------------------------------------- Join mom-and-daughter duo, Heidi and Nicole, for the podcast that talks about all the joyful, beautiful, and sometimes awful parts of motherhood!  Each week...

Join mom-and-daughter duo, Heidi and Nicole, for the podcast that talks about all the joyful, beautiful, and sometimes awful parts of motherhood!  Each week we meet with another everyday mom to laugh and cry together as we discuss our individual journeys in motherhood. We’re not experts, but we have experience, and our goal is to create a place for moms to share their personal stories so that we c...

Podcast hosts Heidi and Nicole are here for this final episode to review the experiences they've had this first season of the Motherful podcast! They discuss all the things they learned about themselves and others, as well as their goals for the future. Thank you to all of our guests and listeners during this Season 1 of the Motherful Podcast! We couldn't have done it without you!

Lauren joins us this week to share her experience of becoming a step-mom first! She shares everything from going on her first date knowing that he had a son, to stepping into the motherly role before and after marriage, to solving issues with scheduling and communication with all parents involved. Throughout the process, the biggest thing she has learned is- 'You can never have too many people...

This week, Kennedy joins us to share her experience of unexpectedly becoming a mom, at a time in her life when it was the last thing on her mind. She shares about all of the feelings and emotions she went through- from anger to sadness to guilt to depression- and how she learned that sometimes its okay to not be okay. She learned to trust in God's timing and that things will always work out th...

Kristie joins us this week to share her experiences caring for her infant daughter with a tracheostomy tube. She talks about all the emotions she felt from diagnosis to recovery, how she was able to get through the toughest days with help from amazing friends and family, and how God can make awesome out of anything, even if it doesn't seem like it in the moment.

Brooklyn is our guest this week, here to talk about all the emotions of having your first baby! She tells us how she found out she was pregnant, how she told her husband, all the ups and downs of her pregnancy, and how everything happens in the timing that it is supposed to. 

This week, our guest Jennifer joins us to talk about all things speech and language with young children! She shares her own experience as a mother of children who really struggled with the transition from breastmilk to solid food and gives tips for other moms who might be having similar challenges. As a speech pathologist who specifically works with children, she talks about some of the speech mil...

This week our guest is Amy- homemaker, homesteader and mom of six. She talks about the importance of bringing back traditional homemaking skills that are being forgotten and shares all her tips on cooking, cleaning, organizing, food preservation, gardening, and more! These skills are helpful to any mom of any stage, and she gives encouraging tips to get you started no matter where you are at.&nbsp...

This week, our guest Abbey shares her story of overcoming the fear of becoming a mom. She always knew she wanted to be a mom, but when the time actually came, it terrified her. She talks about what she did to work through that fear, what it was like seeing the positive pregnancy test, and how her baby cured her anxiety in a lot of ways. 

This week, our guest Laura shares two very different experiences with two of her children: one with ADHD, and another with Celiac disease. She talks about their symptoms and how they knew to seek for help, the process of diagnosing and treating each child, and everything she has learned and become as a mom because of these challenges. 

This week's guest is Dawn, a mother of 3 who has struggled through and overcome some of the deepest trials that no mother wants to experience. She shares what it has been like to raise a daughter who suffers with borderline personality disorder, how she relied on God to get her through the heart-wrenching experiences, and what we can do to buoy those around us who are silently suffering from menta...

Join us this week for our conversation with Aubrey, a mom to 3 currently living in Texas. Her experience includes mothering the classic oldest child/middle child/youngest child relationship, recently discovering that she has ADHD, and maintaining open communication with her husband!

Adriana joins us this week to talk about her experience becoming a first-time mom, which has included going back to work full-time, hiring a live-in nanny, and exclusive pumping! We talk about all the emotions she has felt as a working mom and how she has been learning to navigate everything!

Liz is a mom of 4 teenagers and a surprise anniversary 'souvenir', her 2 1/2 year old caboose baby. She joins us this week to share her insights and experiences with pregnancy and birth, sleep training (or not), and teaching her kids about intuitive eating!  Join mom-and-daughter duo, Heidi and Nicole, for the podcast that talks about all the joyful, beautiful, and sometimes awful parts of mo...

This week we are breaking our own rules, because our guest Tiffany is a holistic fitness and nutrition coach, and we definitely consider her to be an expert on the topic! She is here to talk about all the challenges that mothers face when trying to live an overall healthy lifestyle, and she gives us tips on what we can do as mothers to get started on our own health journeys.  Join mom-and-dau...

This week we are talking with Maile about her experience as a mom in grad school! She tells us about how she navigated an unfair policy regarding children on campus, the lessons she learned from it, and why its important to always keep learning no matter what.  Join mom-and-daughter duo, Heidi and Nicole, for the podcast that talks about all the joyful, beautiful, and sometimes awful parts of...

This week, Kim from Kansas joins us to talk about how she discovered the joy of serving in the community with her kids! She shares about her volunteer role for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, how she got in the habit of service as a young mom, and how her kids were impacted by her example of serving her community. Throughout our entire conversation, she gives examples and ideas of...

This week, our guest Kerry joins us to talk about the joys, struggles, and surprises of mothering your children when they have left the house and are spreading their wings! We talk about sharing your kids with in-laws during the holidays, watching your kids struggle and succeed as they make their own decisions, and how we as mothers are constantly learning and changing- even when our kids are grow...

This week, we are talking about all the different stages of motherhood with our guest Michelle. We talk about going through school and working as a young mom, the blessings and hardships of having missionary kids, and the importance of supporting your kids in their decisions, no matter what. 

Join us this week as our good friend Kayana shares the second half of her story! Our conversation was full of lots of laughter and tears, and it was so good that we decided to make 2 episodes out of it! In this part 2, we are talking about her miscarriage with IVF, followed by a successful pregnancy with her baby boy, and how the whole experience has impacted her life and the lives of those around...

Join us this week as our good friend Kayana shares her incredible story! She tells us her journey of undergoing 4 failed IUI attempts and finally a successful round of IVF, including all the ups and downs along the way. Even in some of her darkest moments, she was able to trust in God, find hope, and see small miracles.  Our conversation was full of lots of laughter and tears, and it was so g...

Bri, mom of 6, joins us this week as we talk about the many lessons she learned as a twin-mom, including why its important to collect hobbies as a mom, letting go of mom-guilt, and how there is a time and a season for everything in motherhood. 

Join Heidi's friend Tara- a teacher, a popcorn connoisseur, and mom to 3 year old Miles- as we talk about the struggles of sleep training, why you should follow your gut as a mom, and motherly love as a divine 'superpower'. 

Savannah joins Heidi and Nicole to talk about her experience becoming a mom! She is learning to balance career and home life, and learning to love others in the way that God loves His children.