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In this episode, I sit down with Madeline Anderson for an incredibly inspiring conversation about Mama Packs For Kenya, her non-profit organization which provides postpartum essentials for new mothers in Kenya. Together, we discuss:
• The fact that we all have a personal ministry, although sometimes we may not realize what it is.
• The importance of learning to forgive yourself.
• How others can get involved with Mama Packs For Kenya and support this amazing cause.
Links:
https://mamapacksforkenya.org/
https://www.facebook.com/mamapacksforkenya
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In this episode, I sit down with the lovely Rosie Card who shares the incredible story of her modeling career and why she decided to quit. We discuss her ventures in starting her own business and her latest endeavor of authoring a book. We also talk about:
• The importance of not being overly cautious when heading down a new path, and simply allowing the Savior to lead us.
• Accepting our current situations as what God wants for us, regardless of whether or not it is what we had once hoped for ourselves.
• Acknowledging that we can honor ourselves without being prideful.
Links:
Qnoor.com
instagram.com/qnoor_templedress/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/qnoorsisterhood
https://www.amazon.com/Model-Mormon-Fighting-Self-worth-Independent/dp/1462122086/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1524776362&sr=8-1&keywords=model+mormon
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This week, I am joined by the incredibly fun and inspiring Maria Eckersley. We cover a multitude of topics including: her life as an avid blogger, standing by her husband in his journey through cancer, and some of her favorite “mom hacks”. We also discuss:
• How she avoids getting lost in the repetitiveness of everyday motherhood.
• The importance of trusting Heavenly Father’s plans and His timing for you.
• Taking life one task at a time, and having faith that God will allow the rest to fall into place.
Links:
Maria’s site: MeckMom.com
Instagram: @meckmomlife
Facebook: facebook.com/meckmom
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mariaeckersley -
This week, I am joined by the lovely Kimmie Frasure. Kimmie is a recent convert to the LDS Church and she shares her inspirational conversion story, her unique perspective on the gospel, and some of her struggles with mental health. We also discuss:
• Acknowledging that oftentimes Heavenly Father is not going to simply get rid of our problems, but rather we should ask him to help us get through them.
• How we can best support new converts in the church.
• The importance of learning our roots and how doing so can help us build our testimony. -
This week, I am joined by the lovely Allison Pineda. Allison is a labor and delivery nurse who has also experienced infertility. She shares her story and offers a message of hope for those who are currently struggling. Together, we also talk about:
• How most women who suffer from infertility do so in silence.
• The power of sharing our experiences and how it helps us to process them and eventually be grateful for them.
• The importance of leaving our comfort zone. -
In this episode, I sit down for an amazing conversation with Kristin Hess. She talks about the various challenges her family was faced with that forced her to transition from being a stay-at-home mom to being a full-time working mom. We also discuss:
• How to cope when life doesn’t pan out as we hoped it would.
• The difficulty in trusting in the bigger picture.
• How important it is to follow God out of our love for Him rather than fear. -
In this episode, I sit down with the lovely Shannon Steffler to talk about her compelling journey as a mother en route to becoming a midwife. We share our experiences and thoughts on childbirth and motherhood and we also discuss:
• The dangers of feeling shame in your womanhood.
• The very real challenges of finding “balance” in our lives.
• How childbirth can be a refiners fire. -
This week on the podcast, I sit down with Becky Squire to discuss the dangerous implications of placing church leaders on a pedestal. We share some of our personal experiences and insights, and we also talk about:
• The important notion that God can do remarkable things with imperfect people.
• The fact that there is a time and place for blind faith, but it is always wise to consult the Lord and ask for confirmation.
• What it means to have “pillars” in your testimony and the importance of keeping them in the forefront of your mind.
Links:
Website: beckysquire.com
Instagram: instagram.com/beckysquire
Facebook: facebook.com/beckysquireblog
Twitter: twitter.com/beckysquire -
This week, I am joined by Deanna Young, an amazing mother and also an aspiring fiction writer. Deanna shares some valuable insight into her experiences raising a child with autism. She also discusses how she’s recently been able to pursue her lifelong dream of being an author. Together we also talk about:
• How she has learned to cope with the uncertainty of her son’s future.
• The importance of not judging people based on our first impressions, and realizing that there could be much more going on beneath the surface.
• How having a creative outlet can help maintain your own personal identity in addition to being a mother. -
This week, I am joined by the wonderful Rebecca Laughlin who shares her incredibly powerful and emotional story of sexual abuse, family trauma, loss of a loved one, and failed relationships. Rebecca’s journey has been full of tragedy and despair, but she has found hope in Heavenly Father. Together, we discuss:
• How she has been able to maintain an eternal perspective despite all the tragedies she has endured.
• The power of having a prayer journal, and how that has helped her connect with the Lord.
• How her experiences are making her a powerful messenger for Jesus Christ. -
This week, I am joined once again by the amazing Sherrill Moody. In our previous discussion, Sherrill told the emotional story of losing two of her children. In this interview, she shares what happened in the months that followed these tragic events and the many miracles she witnessed. We also discuss:
• How she kept her faith in the Lord in the midst of tragedy, and how this allowed for some unique spiritual experiences.
• The importance of allowing yourself to feel negative emotions in order to process them properly.
• The importance of giving yourself personal grace in the grieving process.
Contact information for Sherrill:
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/sherrillannmoody/
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In this episode of the podcast, I am joined by my dear friend Becky Edwards for a wonderful and uplifting interview. Becky shares a lot of valuable insight about letting the light into our lives and driving out the dark. Together we discuss:
• The importance of paying close attention to the media we let into our homes, and being aware of what brings light or dark.
• Some specific tips for how to seek out good media.
• What “heaven journaling” is, and how you can apply this method to your personal prayer time. -
In this episode, I am joined by the wonderful Cindy Stevenson. Cindy shares how she found the Book of Mormon, how it led to her conversion, and how it has changed her life. We also discuss:
• The story of how she and her husband discovered the Book of Mormon at the exact same time, without each other knowing.
• The many ways she’s seen the hand of the Lord at work in her life.
• The importance of helping others without expecting anything in return. -
This week, I am joined by the amazing Shaunna Thompson. Shaunna had a son who passed away due to an accidental overdose. She shares her compelling and emotional story of how the Lord helped her through this incredibly hard time in her life. We also discuss:
• The dangerous trap (that many parents of an addicted child fall into) of forgetting to properly tend to their other children.
• The process that her and her husband went through in surrendering their son to Heavenly Father.
• The fact that, no matter how difficult the situation is, turning away from the Lord is never an option.
• The importance of turning to the Lord, even on the most mundane days. -
This week on the podcast, I interview Aubrey Grossen. She is an avid blogger and the creator of a community for moms called The Mamahood. She shares her story and how she balances her creative projects with her family life. We also discuss:
• The fact that there is so much power in the small everyday things that we do; something doesn’t always need to be big and grandiose in order to be impactful.
• That we have to go through hard times and sorrow in order to feel empathy for others.
• The simple fact that we can choose happiness and choose to live the “good life,” despite how difficult life can be.
Links:
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In this episode, I am joined by a dear friend named Jackie Culley. Jackie shares her journey of struggling, learning, and navigating life as a mother of a child with cancer. We also discuss:
• The incredible comfort and strength the Lord has provided for her in the midst of adversity.
• How this journey has shown her that her true identity is simply a daughter of God.
• The importance of trusting the Savior to carry her son because some burdens are too big to carry on your own.
Links:
https://www.sheembracedadversity.com
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This week, I am joined by the amazing Kimi Fisher who runs an Etsy store where she sells various wood crafts and creations. She shares some insight into her creative process and what it’s like to run an online business. We also discuss:
• The fact that we all have this God-given desire to create something new.
• How creativity doesn’t always imply the typical artistic skills that people assume.
• The fact that the creative process extends far beyond her craft and also includes important skills like marketing, social networking, and business management.
• The importance of honoring our unique gifts and promptings.
You can find Kimi's Etsy store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeckoDesigns -
In this episode, I am joined by Becky Child Johnson who shares the stories of the many intense challenges and heartbreaks that she has faced. She has been through two emotional divorces and the tragic loss of her child. We also discuss:
• How she was able to choose faith in the midst of these trials.
• The incredible comfort she has received, and how Heavenly Father has enabled her to carry on, despite all she’s been through.
• How her negative experiences have allowed her to know people that she wouldn’t have met otherwise. -
This week, I am joined by Sherrill Moody who shares her incredibly emotional story of intense grief and, ultimately, hope. Sherrill lost two of her children within a couple months of each other, and both of their deaths were unexpected and absolutely heartbreaking. She also shares:
• The many ways that God did not forsake her in the midst of tragedy.
• How she has been able to move past the mortal implications and see the eternal truth that her children live on and they will be reunited again.
• The simple truth that if we keep moving forward in faith, we will not fail.
Contact information for Sherrill:
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/sherrillannmoody/
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