This week is a break from interviews to continue a mini-series within the podcast that recaps advice given from previous guests. Today's recap is advice given from 5 previous guests: Jennifer from the 21st interview, Sarah from the 22nd interview, Karla from the 23rd interview, Bobbi from the 24th interview, and Michelle from the 25th interview. Jennifer owns Moxie Midwifery, which is a midwife practice that serves the Phoenix area. You can find more info at moxiemidwife.com.

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Andrea shared about having her first child when she was 22. She talked about having postpartum depression, but not realizing it till years later. If you are struggling with postpartum depression, or any other mental health issue, please reach out to someone. If you don't know where to start, and you are in the United States, you can call the 24/7 National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP or 1-800-662-4357. Andrea shared her journey of being married, getting divorced, and now being newly engaged. She talked about being Hispanic, and how culture in South Florida shapes her mothering. She talked about being very involved as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for much of her life, and now finding new ways to engage in spirituality by focusing on inner peace. She talked about letting the little things go and being present.

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Colleen talked about growing up with 6 siblings. She shared she had her first child when she was 17, and lived with her parents for a while. She talked about getting married and divorced twice. She is now a widow, as her third husband passed from an allergic reaction. Colleen talked about working nights so she could be present with her kids during the day, and be a part of their lives. She shared that she finds joy in all aspects of life and just loves life so much.

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Erika talked about growing up in Texas, and being surprised that she ended up moving out of Texas. She shared her speculation of what it could have been like if she had kids in her 20's. She talked about learning every day that her kids are very different and require different parenting. She talked about being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, but her husband is not religious at all. She shared about her mother, before and after she passed away. Erika advised to take pictures of everything, even the frustrating or hard moments. She shared the joys she has with her kids in the little moments together. If you would like to come on the podcast to share your experiences of being a mom, send me a message! Or if you know someone who would be interested in chatting with me, send them my way! I'd love to chat. You can reach out to me on the Laura Asks About Motherhood Facebook page or Instagram account. Please subscribe, and thanks for listening!

Brittni talked about what it's like having grown up in Texas but now lives in Utah. She talked about learning how to just go with the flow when she had kids. She talked so sweetly about her mother and her kids, it's very heart warming. She shared about how she is not very religious, but leaves that door open for her kids. Brittni then imparted the wisdom of getting a carpet shampooer once kids come along. If you would like to come on the podcast to share your experiences of being a mom, send me a message! Or if you know someone who would be interested in chatting with me, send them my way! I'd love to chat. You can reach out to me on the Laura Asks About Motherhood Facebook page or Instagram account. Please subscribe, and thanks for listening!

Jermeika talked about how having her first child during a low point in her marriage put an even greater strain on her marriage. She talked about being married, and now being divorced. She shared about having depression and anxiety. If you struggle with depression, anxiety, or any other mental health issue, please reach out to someone if you have not done so already. If you don't know where to start, and you are in the United States, you can call the 24/7 National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP or 1-800-662-4357. Jermeika talked about how having her kids made her more involved in her church, which brought her closer to God. She shared a lot about how her family, friends and culture have all impacted her mothering. Jermeika is very open about a lot of things, and shared a lot of laughs along with all her experiences and thoughts. If you would like to come on the podcast to share your experiences of being a mom, send me a message! Or if you know someone who would be interested in chatting with me, send them my way! I'd love to chat. You can reach out to me on the Laura Asks About Motherhood Facebook page or Instagram account. Please subscribe, and thanks for listening!

This week is a break from interviews to continue a mini-series within the podcast that will recap advice given from previous guests. Today's recap is advice given from the third set of 5 guests: Keri from the 11th interview, Yesenia from the 12th interview, Sara from the 13th interview, LiAna for the 14th interview, and Samantha from the 15th interview. Echoing LiAna and Samantha's words, please reach out to someone if you need help with your mental health. If you're not sure where to start, and you're in the United States, you can call the 24/7 National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP or 1-800-662-4357. If you want to come on the podcast and share your experiences of being a mom, send me (Laura Pruett) a message! I'd love to chat. You can reach out to me on the Laura Asks About Motherhood Facebook page or Instagram account. Please subscribe, and thanks for listening!

Derrelyn is the oldest of 6 kids. She wasn't sure how parenting would go because she didn't enjoy babysitting other people's kids, but she found she really enjoys being a mom to her kids. She talked about the unexpected loneliness of motherhood. She talked a lot about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints throughout the interview. She shared her grief over the loss of her mother-in-law. She talked about anxiety, trauma, and going to therapy to work through different things. If you are struggling with any mental health issue, please reach out to someone. If you're not sure where to start, and you live in the United States, you can call the 24/7 National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP or 1-800-662-4357.

Derrelyn recommended a book written by Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD and Oprah Winfrey, called What Happened to You: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing. It looks like it can be found wherever books are sold. Derrelyn talked about her husband's illness and other unexpected challenges in life and parenting. At the end of the interview, she shared a quote she found from the Instagram account @expectingandempowered that quoted another Instagram account @proudhappymama.

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Jes grew up as an only child, and was ambivalent towards the idea of having kids initially. She talked about how kids are a mirror for things their parents say and do, but kids are also very much their own person. She shared what it was like to have her second child, and the adjustment it has been for her whole family. She talked about how running a few errands takes so much longer with kids. She talked about not being super religious, and having a culture of spending time with family. Jes shared about feeling pulled in several directions, the challenge of time management, and folded laundry the entire time we talked. She shared that reframing a "tantrum" to "panic attack" helped her and her husband better understand and relate to their daughter. She talked about the challenge of managing big emotions, and the joy of watching her daughters learn and grow.

If you want to come on the podcast and share your experiences of being a mom, send me (Laura Pruett) a message! I'd love to chat. You can reach out to me on the Laura Asks About Motherhood Facebook page or Instagram account. Please subscribe, and thanks for listening!