Becoming Her: Raw & Real

There's nothing quite like not being able to have children to shake your faith in yourself AND your faith in God. 

In this episode, we chat with our dear friend Lisa Santelli, who through her own journey of infertility, has found a stronger faith and stronger purpose. 

Tune in and share with any woman who struggles in this area to remind her that she's not alone. God will use it all in a way you never imagined!

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https://www.withloveanonymous.com

Are you comparing your journey of motherhood with other moms on social media? Are you tired of the mom guilt and the mom wars around you?

Listen in as we chat with Ann Billo, mom of 9, about how she maintains her sanity! We learn practical ways to handle parenting, working,  choosing your balance, and all the things that go along with it. 

Remember, God will give you grace in whatever season you’re in… so… give YOURSELF some grace! 

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https://www.withloveanonymous.com

Life as a special needs momma is not what you may think. 

Today we sit down with our dear friend Rori, to discuss the good, the great and the hard of being a special needs momma. We also learn how to best support our friends and even strangers, with special needs in their world. 

Through the tears there is always hope. There are always miracles. And God is with you every step of the way!

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https://www.iamfreedomgirl.com

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https://www.withloveanonymous.com

Moms, in general, often feel alone. Imagine not having a partner, family, or a community to help. Today we hear Katie Cartner’s story about how she not only survived motherhood as a single mom, but found strength, community, and purpose beyond what she could have ever asked for or imagined. 

RESOURCES:

“Parenting with Love and Logic: Teaching Children Responsibility” by Foster Cline & Jim Fay - https://a.co/d/1nRexBa

Sign up for a single moms group at Grace Family Church:

https://rock.gfcflorida.com/group-finder?Ministry=women&CategoryIds=1547

Connect with Katie on Insta: @ktcart78

SCRIPTURES:

Proverbs 15:25

“The Lord will tear down the house of the proud and arrogant (self-righteous),
But He will establish and protect the boundaries [of the land] of the [godly] widow.”

Psalm 68:5-6

“A father of the fatherless and a judge and protector of the widows,
Is God in His holy habitation.

God makes a home for the lonely;
 He leads the prisoners into prosperity,
 Only the stubborn and rebellious dwell in a parched land.”

James 1:27

Pure and unblemished religion [as it is expressed in outward acts] in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit and look after the fatherless and the widows in their distress, and to keep oneself uncontaminated by the [secular] world.

Proverbs 31:17

“She equips herself with strength [spiritual, mental, and physical fitness for her God-given task]
 And makes her arms strong.”

Proverbs 31:25
 “Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure;
And she smiles at the future [knowing that she and her family are prepared].”

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Whether you are looking forward to it or dreading it, coming home to an empty house brings with it a well of emotions, realizations, and the all-consuming thought --- Now what?

In today's episode, we welcome Kathy Cunningham, Christian Counselor and mom of two adult children. Together, the three of us are diving into the topic of emptying-nesting and how to effectively transition into parenting adult kids... lessons learned and all!

RESOURCES:

"Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out" by Jim Burns Ph.D: https://a.co/d/44VAh8L

"Finding Joy in the Empty Nest: Discover Purpose and Passion in the Next Phase of Life" by Jim Burns Ph.D: https://a.co/d/3zibSBr

Follow Kathy on Insta: @kathycunningham717

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https://www.withloveanonymous.com

Are you in the middle of  caring for your children and caring for your parents? Do you struggle with boundaries? Experience feelings of guilt for not doing more? Are you torn between time with your kids and your parents? Is the financial burden putting a strain you and your family?

Listen to Amy Huth's story of being in the "sandwich generation" and what she learned in hindsight.

We are discussing the importance of boundaries, priorities, healing, and community!

Follow Amy on Insta: @AmyHuth

RESOURCES:

Book: Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud

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https://www.withloveanonymous.com

We believe it is possible not just to survive the teen years but to thrive. It's a beautiful time when as parents, we have the honor of helping them prepare for adulthood.

On today’s episode, we get to speak with Candy Peake,  a mom of two new college boys and a fellow mom who has navigated the teen years and shares her process of letting go and giving them to God. 

While the teenage years can bring challenges, it can also be an incredible time walking with your teen as they navigate the tension of becoming adults while still being a child. 

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https://www.withloveanonymous.com

When you become a mom, it leaves no woman as if found her. It unravels her and rebuilds her. It cracks her open, takes her to the very edge of herself. It's both beautiful and brutal at the same time.

Being a mom is a round-the-clock job. It’s a big responsibility and also a superpower. From the words of one of today’s guests, “Motherhood is the hardest job you will ever love.”

Join us as we chat with two beautiful new mommas (and a baby), about navigating the first weeks and months of motherhood.

RESOURCES:
"A Mom is Born: Biblical Wisdom and Practical Advice for Taking Care of Yourself and Your New Baby" by Rachel Hunt Elmore

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https://www.withloveanonymous.com

TRIGGER WARNING... On today’s show we will be navigating a hard but necessary conversation around miscarriage. MOMMAS, YOU ARE NOT ALONE! It happens more often than you would think and it needs to be talked about. 

In the studio today we have Kayla Embrey, a sweet, courageous girl sharing her raw and real experience walking through 3 pregnancy losses. 

We talk about how do you navigate loss... where is God in miscarriage... and finally, how to help those who have lost their children.

This will be a powerful episode you don’t want to miss.

Follow Kayla Embrey on Insta!
@embreyaesthetics 
@embreyfam

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We ALL desire to be a good mom, but what we don't stress enough is that a good mom starts with a healthy mom.  As we kick off the first episode of Season 3: #Momlife, we have invited our dear friend and favorite Christian Counselor, Kathy Cunningham, into the studio to help walk us through this discussion on motherhood and mental health. 

We want to share our own personal stories and uncover the lies that we believe as moms that keep us bound, exhausted, depressed and anxious, and what can we do to  maintain strong mental/emotional/physical and spiritual health.

DON'T FORGET TO FOLLOW KATHY ON INSTA: @kathycunningham717

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