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On today's pod, Sarah and Julie sit down to chat with Christina Smith. Be forewarned - you are going to need some tissues nearby for this episode. It's a doozy. Christina Smith has been a licensed mental heath therapist for almost 20 years. Christina considers it an honor to do the work of journeying through past and present pain with clients seeking to heal from trauma, loss, depression, and anxiety. Christina has experienced her own journey of loss and struggle. Her desire is that through her vulnerability, others will find hope for healing and will know they they are not alone. Christina is actively involved in her church community, volunteers regularly at her sons' schools, and works to increase community connections throughout her neighborhood. Christina has been married to her husband, David, for 20 years. He also happens to be a therapist. They love taking walks, talking about life, and dreaming together.

Today's bonus episode is a promo for Owl Music Group's Gospel Jazz Experience with guest musician Val Phelps. It also features a conversational glimpse with Sarah into the life of a songwriter during the holiday season.

In today's episode, Sarah and Julie sit down for a chat with Tamar Sternfeld. Tamar lives in Charleston, South Carolina, with her husband, Scott, and three children. Tamar has dedicated her life to her family and Jewish Communal Work. Her Jewish faith gives her great passion and informs the work she's doing in her community. Her life and remarkable story reminds us the importance of showing up for one another.

In today's episode, Sarah and Julie sit down for a chat with Robin Anderson. Robin is a lover of all things coffee, baking, chocolate, books, travel, get-togethers with friends, and being a momma to her kids. Having just recently transitioned from 16 years of being a stay-at-home mom, Robin works for a non-profit organization that awards tuition scholarships to students across the state of Arizona. She and her husband of 20 years, Matt, live in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona, where they pastor McDowell Mountain Community Church. They have three awesome, growing-up-way-too-fast boys and an Australian labradoodle puppy, Annie Mae, who fill their home with lots of love, joy and smelly socks.

On today's episode, Sarah and Julie chat with Kimberly Majeski - scholar, storyteller, activist and of course, mama! As a radio personality, conference speaker, Bible teacher, and pastor, Kimberly captivates audiences with her ability to exposit Biblical truths through storytelling that is engaging, transparent and uplifting. We get to experience a bit of her storytelling and Southern charm today, as she shares her journey of becoming a mother through domestic adoption.

To learn more about Kimberly, check out her website http://www.kimberlymajeski.com.

Learn more about Stripped Love, Kimberly's non-profit organization that empowers women in sex trade to walk out of fear and into love.

In today's episode, we spend time with Lisa Pay. When you sit down to chat with Lisa, you immediately feel like you are talking to an old friend who oozes graciousness and warmth. Lisa's wisdom and humor come from over 28 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker and college professor. Lisa's work has taken her to a variety of different settings, from domestic violence shelters and prisons to hospitals and university counseling centers. So how does Lisa's professional role intersect with her role of mom? Listen to today's pod to find out! Lisa is the mom of two adult daughters, but spends time sharing about some fun and not-so-fun memories from when they were young.

See Lisa's professional bio at https://livestransforming.com/lisa-pay/.

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Meet your hosts Julie Short and Sarah Scharbrough McLaughlin in this introductory episode of The Momnesia Podcast.

The Momnesia Podcast is a place where we share and preserve the hilarious, mundane and heartbreaking stories of motherhood. By sharing and listening to each other's stories, we hope to build connections between moms that will lead to a kinder and more compassionate world.

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