Every Mom Needs a Friend

The cutest hubby is back on the pod! Join Christopher and me as we reveal our decade-long tale of growth among the chaos of parenting. We talk about how moms set the emotional temperature of the home like a thermostat, while fathers gauge it like a thermometer. We also dive into how we balance our strengths and weaknesses in this dance of parenting and marriage. We're no experts, but we believe understanding and respecting each other's skills and shortcomings helps us maintain harmony in our relationship.

And I invite you to join me on our instagram (@everymomneedsafriend) so we can connect further. Love y'all ddeeeepp xoxoxox

As always, please join me over on instagram (@everymomneedsafriend) to talk with me in real time! Love y'all deeeeep xoxoxoxox

Happy Bonus Episode!!

Have you ever met someone who you instantly want to be friends with? Ashley Bailey is that kind of person. A beloved leader in the MOPS community, her warmth and vivacious spirit have touched many lives, including mine. Join us as we journey back to our first meeting and celebrate our shared passion for connecting with women. 

Also, Ash and I got the opportunity to go to the IF Gathering together this year so it was a blast to recount that along with a discussion based around Jennie Allen's book, "Find Your People."

Join us today and be sure to connect with me over on insta (@everymomneedsafriend) to catch up all about what's in store for December on the pod! 
Love y'all deeeep xoxoxoxoxo

As always, please join me over on instagram (@everymomneedsafriend) to talk with me in real time! Love y'all deeeeep xoxoxoxox

Ever felt overwhelmed by the multitude of choices you make daily? We'll kickstart this episode by challenging you to declutter your closet, a simple task but effective in boosting confidence and reducing mental clutter related to decision-making. Drawing from my experiences at BSF, I'll share how embracing God's love for order can bring clarity and peace in everyday decisions.

Thanks for listening to today's episode and catch up with me on instagram (@everymomneedsafriend)! Love y'all deep xoxoxoxoxo

As always, please join me over on instagram (@everymomneedsafriend) to talk with me in real time! Love y'all deeeeep xoxoxoxox

Join me in today's conversation as we talk about choosing joy and the challenge of viewing life through a God-lense.

James 1:2-4: Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

Refer back to this episode if you want a chuckle: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/every-mom-needs-a-friend/id1570365437?i=1000549505212

Love y'all deep xooxoxoxo

As always, please join me over on instagram (@everymomneedsafriend) to talk with me in real time! Love y'all deeeeep xoxoxoxox

A Mini-Episode to bridge the gap! I’m on girls trip and I’m praying it’s full of friendship, laughter, and much-needed vitamin D. 

Today I chat with you about how it’s anxiety-producing to maintain long-distance relationships and the deep desire to one day be together in Louisville. 

I’ll share more in an upcoming episode about this trip, but until then, sending you all love, warmth, and a whole lot of Florida sunshine! 

Love y’all deep xoxoxoxo

As always, please join me over on instagram (@everymomneedsafriend) to talk with me in real time! Love y'all deeeeep xoxoxoxox

Have you ever felt the gnawing pangs of loneliness? So many times in my life through moves and lost friendships, I too have confronted those cold moments of isolation. In this episode we talk about how our desires can be as fickle as the wind, how we yearn for solitude amidst chaos only to long for companionship in stillness.

The path to understanding loneliness comes in many shades - social, emotional, and existential. I've grappled with the awkward dance of forming friendship circles, the huge shifts of friend groups during college, and the lingering self-doubts these experiences leave behind. 

But through it all, I've discovered the powerful connections we form when we open up about our loneliness. This episode invites you to embrace this shared human experience, to find comfort in scripture, and to realize that we are never truly alone. 

"Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved" (Psalm 55:22 ESV)

"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever" (Psalm 73:26 ESV).

"And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:19 ESV).

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid" (John 14:27 NIV).

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xoxoxoxox Love y'all deep!

As always, please join me over on instagram (@everymomneedsafriend) to talk with me in real time! Love y'all deeeeep xoxoxoxox

Celebrating life's milestones, especially when they revolve around your own, can be some of the most joyous moments. Come and join me as I share the laughter, love, and joy we experienced celebrating PJ's first birthday. This close-knit wildflower-themed party brought together some sweet friends and family. From reflecting on the incredible journey of the past year, including numerous enriching family trips, to acknowledging the importance of a secure and functional home for my young family, this episode captures it all.

But what happens when the party's over and you're left with questions about motherhood and family planning? What do you do when you're trying to figure out if your family has grown enough? These are some of the profound questions I grapple with in the second half of the episode, sharing my personal reflections and experiences. From expressing my growing admiration for poppy decor since Poppy Jean's birth to appreciating my own mom's attitude towards celebrating life's stages, I hope my journey inspires you. So, get comfortable and join me on this heartfelt exploration of parenting's little joys and challenges.

love y'all deep xoxox

As always, please join me over on instagram (@everymomneedsafriend) to talk with me in real time! Love y'all deeeeep xoxoxoxox

Had to think about the grammatical way to write that title. Christopher and I? Me and Christopher? Can never get that right, y'all!

Today's two parter series brings you to our vacation for just a snippet to talk about our intentions and what we think of Cabo! 10/10 recommendation, by the way!

So let's shed that skin for the 7 years (+ 3 for us)! And if you have no idea what I'm talking about, go ahead and listen to the episode - mwah hahaha!

Okay, that's all. Love y'all deep and join me on the instagram (@everymomneedsafriend) to connect! xoxoxoxox

As always, please join me over on instagram (@everymomneedsafriend) to talk with me in real time! Love y'all deeeeep xoxoxoxox

Join me today as I talk through how I prepped both mentally and physically for my week away (SANS KIDDOS) with my husband of almost 10 years! A little early Anni Celeb for us and today's episode is all focused around being intentional. We tend to lose this part of ourself as we get comfortable in relationships and I am challenging you to combat that! 

Also today I talk about all the fun new items I bought for the trip - I'll link all the items on the instagram (@everymomneedsafriend). See you there!

Love y'all deep xoxox

As always, please join me over on instagram (@everymomneedsafriend) to talk with me in real time! Love y'all deeeeep xoxoxoxox

We've got two working titles and I just couldn't decide! I hope this episode greets you at the right time and in the right headspace - speaking from the heart this whole episode makes me vulnerable and insecure, but I hope you get something out of it!

But I certainly love y'all and pray for y'all and am thankful for y'all. Please JUMP over to the instagram (@everymomneedsafriend) and find me there so we can connect. Love y'all ddeeeeeep xoxoxoxoxo

As always, please join me over on instagram (@everymomneedsafriend) to talk with me in real time! Love y'all deeeeep xoxoxoxox