A message for my loyal listeners...

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

https://twitter.com/rosemarycard

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 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:

https://www.facebook.com/sherrillannmoody/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/EssentialHealing

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:

www.themamahoodblog.com