At Home With Littles | A Podcast for Stay at Home Moms

Dani Lybrand is a mom of three, a stay-at-home mom of nine years, and a former teacher who is now preparing to become a nurse. Dani and Katie talk about the gap between her idealized vision of staying home and the loneliness she actually experienced as a SAHM, how finding other moms transformed her days, and why her favorite routines were really about friendship and community. Dani shares how homeschooling her kids taught her to let go of a plan when it was no longer serving her family, and how sending her kids to school unexpectedly helped her find parts of herself again. Dani explains how the question of “what’s next?” led her to imagine a new kind of family life, why nursing feels like a way to be both a present mom and have a career of her own, and the trade-offs and fears she’s navigating as she works toward that transition.

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Franny Pullin is a mom to two little girls and a wedding photographer who has built a thriving business while staying home with her kids. Franny and Katie talk about working without formal childcare, how her approach to work has changed since becoming a mom, and the boundaries she and her husband have put around their family’s time. Franny shares how becoming a mother completely changed her understanding of the joy of motherhood, the role prayer and community played in that transformation, and why she believes you have to experience the joy for yourself to really understand it. They talk about hospitality, creating a beautiful and restful home without making it complicated, and the tension between enjoying beauty and becoming discontent with what you already have. Franny also explains how she has learned to fight bitterness, jealousy, and comparison by changing her expectations, practicing gratitude, and actively celebrating the different circumstances of the women around her.

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Hollyn O'Brien is a mom of three who spent nearly a decade in tech before unexpectedly becoming a stay-at-home mom after being laid off while seven months pregnant. Hollyn and Katie talk about transitioning into staying home after three kids instead of one, grieving a career she loved, and learning that there isn't one "right" way to be a stay-at-home mom. Hollyn shares how she moved from simply trying to survive each day to building a family rhythm that works for both her and her kids, why getting out of the house changed everything, and how asking for help became one of the healthiest decisions she made. They also discuss productivity, identity after leaving paid work, managing overstimulation, finding life-giving activities with your children, and creating space for both connection and discipleship without trying to fit someone else's mold.

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Time to shake it up a bit! I (Katie) am trying out a practice that some other podcasters do of sharing what is "saving my life" in this season. This is typically done quarterly (like summer, fall, winter, spring), but I will be doing this for this season of life before I have my second baby and become SAHM to two! 

This is a practice of slowing down and noticing what's really working for you right now and naming it specifically.

So maybe something that's working for my life will work out for you, or maybe it will encourage you to slow down and notice what's working in your own life. 

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Brianna (SAHM, part-time assistant, and boy mom) joins Katie to talk about life with two energetic boys, from backyard bathroom breaks to living room paddleboard forts. She shares about a season of major transition—welcoming a second baby, moving from Tyler to Austin, and stepping into church ministry life—and what it looked like to rebuild community as a stay-at-home mom in a new city. Brianna opens up about balancing part-time work from home, the importance of getting out of the house, and how small rhythms like quiet time and a clean kitchen can shape her days. The two also talk about investing in rest through Mother’s Day Out, setting boundaries with toddlers, and how motherhood exposes a deeper need for patience, grace, and dependence on God. Brianna offers encouragement for moms in busy or lonely seasons, reminding them that even small moments with the Lord matter and that these days are full of answered prayers.

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Moriah Lovett is a mom of four kids under 5 and a gifted writer whose work has been featured in publications like Desiring God and The Gospel Coalition. Mariah joins At Home with Littles to talk about raising kids close in age, navigating unfiltered comments from strangers, and why she refuses to settle for “just surviving” motherhood. Mariah and Katie discuss everything from poop disasters in public places to postpartum struggles. 

Moriah explains what it’s like to solo parent four littles while her husband travels, how she’s learned to build rhythms that support both her and her kids, and why getting out of the house (even when it feels impossible) can be a game changer. She shares her practical systems for rest time, room sharing, and creating independence in young kids, along with the mindset shifts that have helped her move from overwhelm to joy.

Whether you’re in the thick of survival mode or longing to enjoy motherhood more, this conversation is full of both practical wisdom and honest encouragement for wherever you are.

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Abbie Roe (@3_in_a_Roe) is a mom of two and passionate advocate for biblical motherhood, known for her family phrases, theology-filled songs, and thoughtfully curated weekly lists. Abbie joins Katie to share the whirlwind story of finding out she was pregnant one year into marriage, navigating a lonely postpartum season, and ultimately choosing to stay home.

Abbie and Katie talk about building the community you wish existed—from chasing couples down in the church parking lot to hosting a chaotic, joy-filled Bible study complete with nursing babies and a chicken dance. They discuss willingly being inconvenienced for friends, meeting practical needs in motherhood, and why isolation isn’t the answer in the littles years. Abbie also shares the heart behind her intentional parenting scripts, modeling apology and reconciliation, and how her simple weekly list became a lifeline for purpose and joy in early motherhood.

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Links to things mentioned in episode: 

Abbie's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/3_in_a_roe/

Abbie's Chicken Noodle Soup recipe: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOMH2shDiYM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Sarah Pape (mom of two, former high school teacher, writer, and pickleball enthusiast) is a stay-at-home mom learning to navigate the messy, refining work of motherhood. She joins host Katie Schultz to talk candidly about her transition from a deeply fulfilling teaching career into the unpredictable days at home with toddlers. Sarah opens up about the fears she carried into staying home, the comparisons that weighed her down, and the community that helped her find her footing. She shares how routines, small hobbies, and unhurried moments with her girls have become lifelines in a season that has stretched her identity and deepened her faith.

Katie and Sarah talk through the tension of missing a former calling while embracing a new one, the surprising sanctification of laundry piles and toddler tantrums, and the freedom to parent without fitting into a mold. Together, they explore what it looks like to give yourself grace, lean into community, and discover joy in the ordinary rhythms of staying home.

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Rebecca McCoy (mom of three, hot tea enthusiast, homeschooler, and Sabbath-keeper) is a working mom who blends intentional family rhythms with practical flexibility. She joins host Katie Schultz, to share how she structures homeschooling with littles, weaves faith into everyday life, and makes space for true rest. Rebecca opens up about hiring help at home, setting up independent play for her kids, and building simple traditions—from Costco cinnamon rolls to Friday family fun nights—that anchor her family’s week. She and Katie talk through the reality of juggling work, marriage, and motherhood, the small hacks that make life smoother, and the spiritual practices that keep her grounded. Together, they explore what it looks like to pursue faithfulness over perfection, create margin for connection, and find joy in the ordinary routines of family life.

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Links to products mentioned in episode: 

Book: "Treasuring God in Our Traditions" by Noël Piper (John Piper’s wife)

Toy: Magna-tiles - Classic 32 piece construction set 

Childproofing: Door knob covers 

Calynn Steel (mom of two, previous daycare manager, family tradition enthusiast) is a stay-at-home mom with a knack for turning everyday moments into meaningful memories. She joins her sister-in-law, host Katie Schultz, to talk about embracing her Type B parenting style while still creating structure, the intentionality behind her early education approach, and the support systems that make it all possible. Katie and Calynn swap stories about messy reality vs. Instagram perfection, the mental shift of fully owning the stay-at-home mom identity, and the balance between being “teacher” and simply “mom.” Calynn shares favorite traditions, practical tips, and why she believes every conversation with kids is a chance to teach. Together, they explore finding joy in the chaos, letting go of guilt, and building a childhood worth remembering—both for the kids and for the moms.

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