The Motherhood

The Motherhood

By Bethany SmothermanEducationSelf-ImprovementParentingKids & Family
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The Motherhood episodes

  • Finding & Keeping Your Hobbies as Mom | Ep. 25

    Do you feel like you forgot what you love to do for yourself once you became a mom? Or maybe you still know what you love to do, but it's hard to find time for it! What even is a hobby? What is the point? Join Riley and Bethany as they dig into why having hobbies as a mom is important and how to find what it is that you love!

    27 min
  • Pregnant? What You Really Should Prepare For | Ep. 24

    You see that positive pregnancy test and your whole world changes! But how can you best prepare for this everything that is come? And what should you research and focus on? Riley and Bethany share their take on what is really important to focus on when preparing for a little one to arrive.

    26 min
  • "Mom-troversies" Pt.3 - Discilpline | Ep. 23
    In the final part of the "Mom-troversies" series Riley and Bethany are wrapping up their conversation on controversies in motherhood. Spanking? Time-outs? Gentle Parenting? With so much information on the internet, hear how the girls are approaching parenting in the way of discipline!
    32 min
  • Our Best Mom Hacks | Ep. 22
    It’s the week after Mother’s Day and Riley and Bethany are still trying to make things easier on you! Gathering their favorite mom hacks along with listener submissions, hear how to make your life easier with some simple tricks!
    33 min
  • "Mom-troversies" Pt. 2 - Sleep Training | Ep. 21

    Riley and Bethany are back with another controversial topic in Motherhood: Sleep Training. Hear about their approaches to baby sleep, better language for sleep training, and finding out what works best for you and your family. Whether you’re in it, approaching it, or past it, you’ll hear how we can better support moms when we discuss this topic. ***The conversation about discipline will be continued in part 3 of the “Mom-troversies” series next week!

    34 min
  • "Mom-troversies" Pt. 1 - Vaccines | Ep. 20

    There’s maybe a few “controversial topics” in motherhood, but vaccines is definitely one of them. This week Riley and Bethany are stepping up and talking about why and how they made the decisions they did for vaccines and their children. With an unbiased approach full of real life circumstances, hear how they’re approaching this “difficult” topic.

    The Vaccine Friendly Plan: https://amzn.to/3Lotxjw

    The Vaccine Conversation Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vaccine-conversation-with-melissa-and-dr-bob/id1441700795

    50 min
  • Instagram Q&A | Ep. 19
    Riley and Bethany did a Q&A on Instagram and this week they are answering all of the questions live. From why they picked their kid’s names to their Taco Bell orders. Sit back and enjoy a fun episode! Don’t forget to follow them on Instagram @themotherhood_moms so you can ask your questions next!
    31 min
  • Body Image + The Mental Reset | Ep. 18
    The body image talk continues. But, this week Riley and Bethany are sharing how they are changing their mindset around their body and being healthy. When fad diets and exhausting workout programs don’t stick, learn how you can change your mindset around being your best, and healthiest self!
    55 min
  • Body Image + The Struggle | Ep. 17
    Riley and Bethany are airing out their “body image dirty laundry” in this episode all about our struggle with loving our body. From where it all started for them, to changes throughout motherhood. Hear from them and other moms about how most of us are faced with the pressure follow the standard of beauty set by the world.
    33 min
  • Supporting Moms in and Out of "Work" | Ep. 16

    Join Riley and Bethany as they share their own experiences balancing work and motherhood as well as hearing the results from listeners who participated in their polls this week to share more experiences! In this episode, the girls discuss varying perspectives from multiple mamas as well as their struggles, successes, and even suggestions for supporting moms in their roles when it comes to work- whatever that may look like!

    44 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.