Home and Holiness

Home and Holiness

By Dakota SmithParentingKids & Family
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Home and Holiness episodes

  • You're Not Worthy (And Neither Am I)

    Before Jesus, I was into witchcraft, partying every night in San Diego, and looking for my worth in the attention of men. Today I'm a homeschooling mom of three, and I'm still not worthy. Neither are you, and that's the whole point.

    In this episode, I share more of my testimony, what Scripture says about our unworthiness, the woman at the well, the prodigal son, and a vision of the throne of God I can't stop thinking about. If you've ever felt too far gone or not enough, this one is for you.

    Connect with me:

    ✨ Instagram @homeandholiness

    ✨ Homeschooling/Homesteading Resources

    22 min
  • 40 Days & 40 Nights: How God Used My Hardest Season to Bring Me Home

    What happens when the life you planned starts unraveling - and God uses every piece of it for something greater?

    In this episode, I'm sharing my testimony and the story behind Home and Holiness: coming back to Christ, leaving the military, moving across the country, complete placenta previa, 40 days and 40 nights in the hospital, an emergency c-section, struggles in my marriage, and the unexpected ways God used it all to strengthen my faith.

    I don't know exactly where He's leading me next. I simply prayed, "Lord, use me." He told me to prepare - so I did. Now, I'm trusting Him with the rest. 🤍

    Romans 8:28


    ⁠✨ Find everything Home and Holiness + grab your FREE starter kit HERE⁠

    ✨ Connect with me on Instagram @homeandholiness


    54 min
  • Is It Okay to Help Others While You're Still Healing?

    In this raw and soul-stirring episode, Dakota shares the story behind a simple note she wrote in her phone during one of the darkest seasons of her life - & how it revealed a powerful truth about healing, service, and God’s grace.

    💫 You’ll explore:

    • The pressure to be “fully healed” before you show up for others

    • How the subconscious mind shapes your beliefs about worthiness and readiness

    • The ripple effect of healing and how it impacts those around you

    • Why God doesn’t need perfection to use you - just your willingness

    • How helping others can become part of your own transformation

    This episode is for the woman who’s still in process, still healing, still showing up - and wondering if she’s enough.

    Spoiler: You are.

    ✨ Connect on Instagram here. ✨

    29 min
  • Becoming Nobody: The Sacred Space Between Who You Were & Who You're Becoming

    In this raw and reflective episode, I open up about releasing old identities, stepping away from the hustle, and giving myself permission to simply be.


    No titles. No pressure. Just presence.


    If you’re in a season of transition - between who you were and who you’re becoming - this is your reminder: you’re safe to pause.


    You’re not behind. You’re becoming. 🤍


    ✨ Connect on Instagram here 🫶

    21 min
  • Your Beliefs Are Building Your Doula Business

    If you’ve been doing all the right things in your doula business - posting content, offering support, creating offers - but still aren’t seeing the growth you desire… this episode is for you.

    In this powerful deep dive, we explore how subconscious beliefs silently shape your business results... and more.

    💫 Join us for free inside of Birthpreneurs here.

    💫 Conect on Instagram here.

    💫 Follow along on youtube here!

    30 min
  • Healing After Survival Mode: Why It All Came Up When Life Got Better

    ‼️ Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault.

    In this powerful season opener, I’m sharing something deeply personal - and something I wish more people understood.

    For years, I lived in survival mode: trauma, postpartum, solo parenting while my husband was deployed, and constantly being in fight-or-flight.

    But when life finally slowed down… my body started falling apart.

    In this episode, I explain why chronic pain, inflammation, anxiety, and other symptoms often show up once your body finally feels safe.


    As promised in the episode:

    ✨ Mamas preparing for unmedicated birth, join us (for FREE) inside of "She Creates Life"

    ✨ Doulas looking to connect with other birth workers AND grow your business online, join us (for FREE) inside of "Birthpreneurs"

    💫 Follow along & connect with us on Instagram @holisticmama.dakota 🩷

    22 min
  • Birth Partner 101: How to Support Her Like a Pro

    Birth partners—this one’s for you! 

    If you’ve ever wondered how to truly show up and support your pregnant partner during labor, birth, and postpartum, this episode is a must-listen.


    In this episode, we’re covering:

    ✅ What birth partners REALLY need to know before labor begins
    ✅ How to support her physically, emotionally, and mentally
    ✅ The #1 mistake partners make during labor (and how to avoid it)
    ✅ Practical ways to be her anchor, advocate, and biggest supporter


    When partners are informed and prepared, birth becomes a team effort, and she feels safe, supported, and empowered. 💪


    ✨ FREE COURSE:

    https://www.skool.com/shecreateslife/about


    ✨ Connect with us on Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/holisticmama.dakota/profilecard/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

    27 min
  • The Truth About Due Dates: Why They Shouldn’t Stress You Out

    Did you know that only5% of babies are actually born on their due date? 🤯

    Your baby and your bodyknow the perfect time for birth. 🧡

    Let’s shift the narrative around due dates and reduce the stress that comes with them!


    💫 Join us for FREE inside of "She Creates Life" :

    https://www.skool.com/she-creates-life-6977/about


    💫 Follow along on Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/holisticmama.dakota/profilecard/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==


    💫 Follow along on YouTube:

    https://www.youtube.com/@HolisticMamaDakota

    32 min
  • The Science of Labor: Stages and Hormones

    💡 Did you know that labor isn’t just a physical process—it’s a hormonal event?

    In this episode of the Holistic Mama Podcast, we’re breaking down the science of labor—what’s really happening in your body during birth and how you can work with it instead of against it.

    ✨ Inside this episode, we cover:
    ✔️ The hormonal dance of labor—how oxytocin, endorphins, adrenaline, and prolactin shape your birth experience
    ✔️ The three stages of labor, what to expect, and how to navigate each one
    ✔️ The fear-tension-pain cycle and how to break it for an easier, more empowering labor
    ✔️ Practical strategies to keep oxytocin flowing and trust the natural process of birth

    Your body was designed for this. ✨ Understanding labor means stepping into it with confidence and trust.


    💫 Join us inside of "She Creates Life" here for FREE!

    💫 Connect with us on Instagram here!

    40 min
  • Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind for an Empowered Birth

    Your subconscious mind holds the key to how you approach labor, birth, and even postpartum.

    In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between your thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors—and how they shape your birthing experience.

    We’ll dive into:
    ✨ What the subconscious mind is and why it matters in birth.
    ✨ How your beliefs impact your labor experience.
    ✨ Simple, actionable steps to reprogram your subconscious mind.
    ✨ The ripple effect this mindset shift has on your parenting, relationships, and entire life.


    💫 Join us inside of She Creates Life for free access to all of our courses & resources

    💫 Follow us on insta @ holistic mama.dakota

    49 min

About Home and Holiness

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Welcome to Home and Holiness - where we believe the most important work you’ll ever do happens within the walls of your home.