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

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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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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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/

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My guest today is Ashley Franklin, a wife, mom of two, and small business owner. She shares about breaking generational parenting patterns and the importance of teaching kids about emotional health. This is Ashley's Moment.

Connect with Ashley:

https://www.instagram.com/Loveheartedkiddos

https://www.loveheartedkiddos.com

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My guest today is Ruchita Acharya. She is a wife, mom, and small business owner on a mission to empower women with the tools to transition to a sustainable lifestyle. This is Richita's {MOM}ent.

Connect with Ruchita:

https://www.instagram.com/shopgreenbeautyco/

https://www.greenbeautyco.com 

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Parenting is hard, but as I've gotten older, I like to think I've become a better parent. I'm excited to introduce you to this week's guest, who got married at 35 and started having kids a little bit later in life. My guest today is Kristina Schlegel, a wife, mom of two, and inventor of Stickies, edible stickers for baking. Kristina shares how transitioning from one to two kids helped her embrace simpler, sustainable traditions that prioritize quality time and meaningful connections. This is Kristina's {MOM}ent.

Connect with Kristina Schlegel

instagram.com/letsmakebake

www.letsmakebake.com

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My guest this week is Meirav Zur. Meirav is a wife, mom, actor, and producer. Mehrav shares how she's smashing the taboo of infertility through laughter. This is Mehrav's {MOM}ent.

Connect with Meirav:

www.instagram.com/inconceivableshow

https://www.meiravzur.com/inconceivable-info/

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My guest today is Kim Pimley, a military wife and dedicated mom of two. Kim's journey is a testament to resilience and adaptability as she navigates the challenges of military life while raising her children. She's teaching them valuable lessons about community and the bonds that form when miles separate loved ones. Kim shares her insights on preparing her kids for big transitions and the importance of celebrating life's moments no matter where military life takes them. This is Kim's {MOM}ent.

Connect with Kim:

http://instagram.com/Gunnerandharper

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