Moms Unscripted

Heather Avis, a mother of three, and an advocate for shifting the narrative around disabilities. In her work, Heather inspires and encourages us to reconsider our assumptions when it comes to the entire spectrum of ability.
 
SHOW NOTES 

Go to www.mops.org for more information about MOPS, International. 

Guest: Heather Avis Follow Heather on social:
www.heatheravis.com
Instagram: @theluckyfewofficial
Facebook: @theluckyfewofficial 

Heather's books:
Different: A Great Thing to Be by Heather Avis, releases June 29 and is available now for pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/Different-Great-Thing-Heather-Avis/dp/0593232658/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3CPKN90R63JP7&dchild=1&keywords=different+a+great+thing+to+be&qid=1623342414&sprefix=different+a+great+th%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-2  

Scoot Over and Make Some Room 

The Lucky Few 

Resources mentioned:
Disability and the Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion by Lamar Hardwick 

"Beyond Measure" participant guide: https://store.mops.org/products/beyond-measures-participant-guide?_pos=7&_sid=054400d25&_ss=r 

Directions for finding a "Beyond Measure" group online 

www.thisisdownsyndrom.com  

Additional resources: 

"Please Don't Call Me a Saint for Adopting a Child with Disabilities" by Crystal Kupper 

https://www.scarymommy.com/adopting-child-with-disabilities/  

What does love look like when your neighbor looks different than you? We brought in special guest Sharifa Stevens to help us navigate this conversation. How do we change the narrative in our family? What does "ally-ship" look like for moms of different colors? Why do women have the power to change it all?

Show Notes:
Go to www.mops.org for more information about MOPS, International. 

Opening Scripture Matthew 22:36-40 (ESV) 

Guest: Sharifa Stevens. Follow Sharifa Stevens on social media:
website: www.sharifastevens.com 
Instagram: @sharifawrites 
Facebook: @sharifahaylestevens 
Twitter: @sharifawrites 

Resources mentioned:
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk 
Magnificat is Mary's prayer found in Luke 1:46-55 

Too often, moms spend their time figuring out how to save more money. We are talking with Crystal Paine about ways women can make more money. It is a small mindset shift that has significant impact.

Show Notes:
For more information about MOPS, International, go to www.mops.org. 

Links mentioned in the introduction:
We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman’s Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power by Rachel Rodgers 
https://whattobecome.com/blog/women-entrepreneurs-statistics/  

Loving Lately mentions:
10 Things to Tell You podcast interview with Laura Tremaine and The Freelance CFO, Katelyn Magnuson
Episode 117: 10 Financial Tips for Freelancers: https://www.10thingstotellyou.com/podcast/117 

Guest speaker: Crystal Paine. Follow Crystal on social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneySavingMom
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themoneysavingmom/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/moneysavingmom 
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/msmblog/_created/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/moneysavingmom
Website: www.moneysavingmom.com

Resources mentioned in the interview:
Www.5rr.com
Published: The Proven Path From Blank Page to Published Author by Chandler Bolt  

Books by Crystal Paine: 

• Say Goodbye to Survival Mode: 9 Simple Strategies to Stress Less, Sleep More and Restore Your Passion for Life 
• The Money Saving Mom's Budget: Slash Your Spending, Pay Down Your Debt, Streamline Your Life, and Save Thousands a Year  
• Money-Making Mom: How Every Woman Can Earn More and Make a Difference 
• New Book - Love-Centered Parenting: The No-Fail Guide to Launching Your Kids 

As we close out May, Mental Health Awareness Month, we welcome psychologist Dr. Hillary L. McBride to the show to talk about the connection between social media and our mental health. Her expertise, research, and practical ideas create a rich conversation about how we can approach and talk with our kids about social media.

Show Notes:
Go to www.mops.org for more information about MOPS, International. 
Opening story read by Mandy from Jennifer Naraki can be found @jennifernaraki on Instagram. 

Follow Dr. Hillary McBride on social media: Instagram: @hillaryliannamcbride, Facebook: @realhillarymcbride and Twitter: @hillarylmcbride.  Website: www.hillarylmcbride
Books by Hillary McBride:
Mothers, Daughters, and Body Image: Learning to Love Ourselves as We Are
Embodiment and Eating Disorders
The Wisdom of Your Body: Finding Healing, Wholeness, and Connection Through Embodied Living

MOPS resources mentioned in Mandy's closing: 
Fierce Love Collective 6-week group: Email [email protected] to join a group.  

Everyone carries trauma into their marriage. It creates walls and feelings that appear irrational. We are talking with licensed therapist, Elaine Hamilton, about how we can identify our trauma and work through it.
Show Notes:
Go to www.mops.org for more information about MOPS, International. 

Opening story about elephant mentioned by Mandy in introduction is from Do Hard Things by Alex and Brett Harris. 

Guest: Elaine Martens Hamilton, LMFT, website: www.soulcarehouse.com You can follow Elaine on social media: Instagram @soulcarehouse, Facebook @elainemartenshamilton 

Retreat on Orcas Island: www.soulcarehouse.com/orcas 

Books mentioned by Elaine Hamilton: 

• Attached: Are you Anxious, Avoidant or Secure? How the science of adult attachment can help you find – and keep – love by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller  
• How We Love Workbook, Expanded Edition: Making Deeper Connections in Marriage by Milan Yerkovich and Kay Yerkovich 
• Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples: Third Edition  by Harville Hendrix Ph.D. (Author), Helen LaKelly Hunt PhD (Author) 
• The Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships by Harriet Lerner  
• The Dance of Intimacy: A Woman's Guide to Courageous Acts of Change in Key Relationships by Harriet Lerner  
• Why Am I Afraid to Tell You Who I Am?  by John Powell  

How do you create dinner for eternity? What book is Mandy wanting to write? You asked and we answered. The journey is sweeter when you know the person next to you. Send us your questions at 303-733-5353 ext.2888

Buy the book, Hope Anyway by Leeana Tankersley on Amazon.

Women have reported that their alcohol drinking has significantly increased since the pandemic. We are talking about a sensitive topic that is getting more and more attention in the past year. We are not talking about if drinking is good or bad, but the situation so many moms have found theirselves in recently with the increase exposure of Mommy Wine Culture. Emily Paulson from @SoberMomSquad is joining us to talk about her experiences and answer our questions. Follow Emily Paulson on social media at facebook.com/emilylynnpaulson and instagram.com/highlightrealrecovery.

We brought our moms on the show for Mother's Day! How did you survive motherhood as a single mom? How did you give us something you never had? Is it even worth it? We dive in deep with our moms and learn what a legacy of love looks like. 

Are you confident with your body after having children? A whopping 72% told us you're not. Join us as we chat with Desiree Fortin (@theperfectmom) on how we can stop bullying ourselves, create intimacy, and learn to love our own bodies well. Follow Desiree on Instagram or check out her blog here. 

Have you grown farther apart from your friends during the pandemic? Have you felt more alone than ever? According to our poll, 68% of moms say that's the case. In this episode, we talk about navigating friendships and what it means to be a best friend in this past year.