This episode is with Amanda Wyss and we discuss the ins and outs of raising a child who has a hearing loss. She explains the hardships of helping her son learn to communicate with his disability and how they have overcome certain obstacles. She shares how she has found much joy and love in learning about her son's needs. Amanda inspires listeners to advocate for and love our children, with whatever they need. This episode is part one, part two will be released next and it's all about how she homeschools! Stay tuned! 

In this episode I interview Mandy Cabarrus who has three daughters, one of which was diagnosed at birth with Down Syndrome. We discuss her experience with her daughter and how she has learned to parent each of her children according to their needs. We talk about the emotional rollercoaster of raising a child with special needs. It is a beautifully honest episode and inspires us to love all of those with special needs and treat them no differently than we would another human being. 

Link to Holland Poem:

Welcome to Holland Poem (A Poem About Autism) (dailytimepoems.com)

In this episode I sit down with Kelsey Watkins, a young mom, and we discuss the hardships of losing her mother to cancer while she was pregnant. This episode describes the feelings of pain, sadness, and love that Kelsey had to go through while grieving her mother and caring for a newborn. Kelsey is very open and vulnerable and offers wonderful advice to anyone who has lost someone close to them. 

In this vulnerable episode, I share my journey of having undiagnosed anxiety, pregnancy anxiety, and diagnosed post-partum anxiety. This episode is a chance for me to open up about my own feelings, and to validate others' with similar feelings. I discuss my different triggers and things that have helped me to cope during my day-to-day life. Please like, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening. 

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In this episode, I sit down with singer/songwriter Christa Jo and discuss the making of her new song, "My Everything." This song is all about the hopes and dreams of a new mother and Christa explains her songwriting process for this song that she wrote for her daughter, Skye. We also share ways we have struggled as new moms and how we can reach out for help.

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     -Website: Home | Christa Jo Music 

     -Spotify: My Everything - Single by Christa Jo | Spotify

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In this episode of Magnifying Motherhood I sit down with Megan Ostler. Megan is a young mom of a sweet boy who was born early at 28 weeks. We talk about all the things she went through with her son Finn being in the NICU for 80 days. Megan gives messages of faith, love, and hope as she shares her journey into motherhood. 

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In this episode I discuss ways that social media has evolved over the years and how we all compare ourselves through social media. I emphasize on how we compare our body images, motherhood styles, and our children. I talk about ways to help gain confidence in yourself and to stop comparing your life to another's. Different tactics are discussed to inspire you to set boundaries within your own social media use. TW: mentions of Eating Disorders, Anorexia, and Bulimia. 

Happy Valentine’s Day! This episode is all about marriage! Special guest Amy Campbell shares her wisdom with me about the lessons she’s learned through 28 years of marriage and motherhood. We discuss how good communication and the 5 love languages by Gary Chapman can help strengthen your marriage.

In this episode I share my emotional last few weeks leading up to my son Andrew's birth, how I prepared for the hospital, and my birth story. Please subscribe, share, and leave a rating if you enjoy this episode! 

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