Motherhood Journeys: {MOM}ents with Madly Wish by Whitney Surane

In this episode, I dive into the popular Instagram hashtag, #CherishEveryMoment, and explore how it can sometimes create pressure for moms to make every moment picture-perfect. We'll talk about how this mindset can lead to unnecessary stress and unrealistic expectations, and why it's more important to embrace the beauty of everyday life — the messy, chaotic, and imperfect moments included. Join me as I share personal reflections and thoughts for shifting from the pressure of perfection to finding joy in simply being present. Whether you're a new mom or a seasoned pro, this episode will inspire you to cherish the small, meaningful moments that make motherhood truly special.

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https://www.madlywish.com/

https://www.instagram.com/madlywish

My guest today is Lauren Glass. She's a visionary entrepreneur who founded Lauren Glass Designs, with a mission to empower women through creativity. Her innovative approach has pioneered a new path in the small business space, helping others escape, create and heal. She is a wife and the mom of a four-year-old little girl. This is Lauren's {MOM}ent.

Connect with Lauren:

https://www.instagram.com/laurenglassdesigns/

https://laurenglassdesigns.com

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https://www.madlywish.com/

https://www.instagram.com/madlywish

My guest today is Deb Podlogar. She is widely known as the Mocktail Mom and embarked on a transformative journey when she chose to part ways with her old friend, Chardonnay. Today, Deb hosts the Thriving Alcohol-Free with Mocktail Mom podcast and runs a membership program for women looking to connect online over mocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. She's also getting ready to release her new recipe book, The Happiest Hour: Delicious Mocktails for a Fabulous Mom's Night In. It's available November 5th, and you can get it for pre-order right now. This is Deb's {MOM}ent.

Connect with Deb:

https://www.mocktailmom.com/

https://www.instagram.com/mocktail.mom/

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Connect with Whitney & shop Madly WIsh:

https://www.madlywish.com/

https://www.instagram.com/madlywish

My guest today is Kourtney Wallace. She's my sister-in-law. And after struggling with years of infertility, she became a pet mom. Whether two or four legs, feathers or scales, she loves them all. This is Kourtney's {MOM}ent.

Connect with Kourtney

https://myhswm.org/outreach-impact/

https://oinkingacres.org/

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https://www.madlywish.com/

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My guest today is Sarah Heeter. Sarah is my podcast producer and strategic consultant, building a company from scratch and hoping to leave a legacy for her kids that includes both generational wealth, as well as earning empowerment and entrepreneurial inspiration. She has three adult kids, two cats, loves books, and is a lifetime member of Girl Scouts. She hosts two podcasts, Big Brave Business and The Troop Leader Experience. This is Sarah's {MOM}ent.

Connect with Sarah:

https://www.podfoxmedia.com

https://bigbravebusiness.com

Want to start your own podcast? Book a free 90-minute strategy session with Sarah & her team. Tell them I sent you!

https://www.podfoxmedia.com/book-now

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As moms, it's easy to become so isolated and it's hard to know how to even begin to build the kind of relationships our hearts need. But friendship isn't a luxury, it's a necessity. In today's episode, I'm reflecting on the importance (and challenge) of friendships in our lives as adult women, moms, and humans.

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Abbe Feder is a wife and a mom of twins. She shares about her struggle with infertility, and today she's actually serving as a tremendous support system and coach to intended parents who are on their own infertility journey. This is Abbe's {MOM}ent.

Connect with Abbe:

instagram.com/incirclefertility

https://linktr.ee/fertilitychickpod

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https://www.madlywish.com/

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This week it's just me and you again. As the summer comes winding down, especially in the wake of what's been a trying season for my family, I find myself feeling nostalgic and simultaneously sad and happy to watch my kids grow up. Join me for a thoughtful reflection about how time passes as moms.

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This week, I'm joined by guest Jessie Jaskulsky. Starting with her own pregnancy loss and her own surrogacy journey, Jesse is sharing her story today. She is a wife, and a mom to two little girls born through surrogacy. Jesse shares how her experience led her to launch a consulting firm to make the surrogacy process easier for other families. This is Jesse's {MOM}ent.

Connect with Jesse

https://surrogacysimplified.com/

https://instagram.com/surrogacysimplified

Free Intended Parent Community Link: https://www.skool.com/surrogacy-simplified-1027/about

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https://www.madlywish.com/

https://www.instagram.com/madlywish

My guest today is Jodi Klaristenfeld, mom of an adorable little girl she gave birth to at just 28 weeks due to a life-threatening form of preeclampsia. Jodi shares how her experience led her to help other families navigate this beautiful and challenging journey.

Jodi founded FLRRISH, a community of resources for preemie parents by a preemie parent. This is Jodi's {MOM}ent.

Connect with Jodi:

https://www.instagram.com/flrrish

https://www.flrrish.com/

Want to share your {MOM}ent with me?

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Connect with Whitney & shop Madly WIsh:

https://www.madlywish.com/

https://www.instagram.com/madlywish