The Motherhood

The Motherhood

By Bethany SmothermanEducationSelf-ImprovementParentingKids & Family
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The Motherhood episodes

  • Guarding Your Mama Heart | Ep. 35

    Getting vulnerable, Riley and Bethany share how they struggle to protect their minds and hearts against unwholesome things. What does it look like to guard your heart once you become a mother? How does it effect our children? How do we know what we should and shouldn't listen to, watch or read? Listen for all these things and more!

    38 min
  • Riley Returns to Work | Ep. 34

    After a lot of decision making and prayer, Riley announces they she is returning back to teaching! Hear her story of why she wanted to return to work, how she knew it was the right thing to do, and what some of her concerns still are. This episode is packed full of heart and wisdom if you're considering or questioning going back to work after babies!

    32 min
  • Relationship Changes: Spouse | Ep. 33
    In the final episode of the Relationship Changes series, Rile and Bethany stick to their vulnerability when it comes sharing how their relationship with their spouses change once kids enter the picture. From managing responsibilities, handling communication to watching love grow deeper. Join The Motherhood discussion of juggling the relationship changes that come with motherhood.
    49 min
  • Relationship Changes: God | Ep.32

    The third part to the "Relationship Changes" series! Riley and Bethany talk about how their relationship with God changed. Or did it change at all? From managing quiet times, tackling church with little and grace upon grace!

    32 min
  • Relationship Changes: Friends | Ep. 31

    The Relationship Changes series continues! This time with how our friendships change. Riley and Bethany talk how motherhood brings challenges ranging from balancing your new and old friendships to your different types of friendships. How do you be a good friend when life is busy? And how to you handle changing friendships? And let's not forget how great friendships in motherhood are!

    44 min
  • Relationship Changes: Me, Myself and I | Ep. 30
    Join Riley and Bethany for a new series, Relationship Changes. They're kicking off the series with how your relationship with yourself changes once you become a mother. Hear how you can balance the give and take and prioritize your time with YOU. Stay tuned in this series for how our relationships with the Lord, with our spouses and with friends cahnges!
    35 min
  • What Type of Mom Will You Be? | Ep. 29
    Who doesn't love a good moms BuzzFeed quiz? This week Riley and Bethany are taking a "What Type of Mom Will You Be" live BuzzFeed quiz. Listen and play along to see how accurate this quiz is! Make sure to follow them on Instagram and share your results with them @themotherhood_moms.Here is the link for the quiz: https://www.buzzfeed.com/kristatorres/this-quiz-will-reveal-what-type-of-mom-you-are
    19 min
  • Baby Race & Being Enough | Ep. 28

    Inspired by Bluey's "Baby Race" episode, Riley and Bethany share how they find themselves constantly comparing their child's development to other kids around them. What am I doing wrong? Am I not doing enough? Am I a good mom? We all find ourselves asking these questions, so listen into this week's episode how you can run your own race and know you are enough!

    Bluey "Baby Race" full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmkCmJtK6X8

    33 min
  • 10 Fun Summer Activities | Ep. 26
    Riley and Bethany share 10 fun summer activity ideas for you and your families. From simple to extravagant and free to costly. Here's 10 (and then some) fun things for you to do with your kids this summer!
    38 min

About The Motherhood

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Being a new mom is hard. We get it! It's easy to feel alone, but we know that's never how God intended it. Welcome to THE MOTHERHOOD.