This Mom Knows

Meet our Guest Meg:

Meg is a Seattle mother of eight, grandmother of five, and wife to her husband for 30 years. She podcasts at Letters From Home where she seeks to capture the heartbeat of amazing everyday people that inspire her to love Jesus and her community more deeply. And sharing these conversations with the world is why she has the podcast. 
Connect with me and let me hear your thoughts:

Website - www.thismomknows.com
FB - www.facebook.com/thismomknows
IG - www.instagram.com/thismomknowspodcast

Topics we cover:

• How is Meg who has 8 children able to manage relationships and handle conflicts 
• What causes conflict among siblings
• What she is teaching them to resolve conflicts
• Making a need or a request, and being able to graciously respond with a boundary
• The dynamics with the kids of different ages
• Being proactive in setting a tone to
• Making mistakes, but correcting those mistakes
• Always making a room for a do-over
• Their current relationship now that they are grown-ups
• How does getting our hearts right with the Lord help with sibling rivalry 
• Starting early and keeping at it
• Meg’s advice to other moms about something she could do today to start fostering this with her kids
• Modeling it and reminding them how they can be a blessing
• How her children are helping her and how they are involved with her podcasts
• What is Meg’s podcast all about, who is her audience, and why she talks to them
• Favorite gadget

Link to transcript:  https://www.thismomknows.com/blog/episode-4

Resources mentioned:

Meg's offer for you: Her podcast has an app that she would love to share with you.  You can find it in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.

Bible Verse: Corinthians 2 Chapter 3 Verse 3 which is the foundational verse for the podcast that our lives are like a letter

Website: https://lettersfromhomepodcast.com/

Podcast: https://lettersfromhomepodcast.com/

Meg's favorite gadgets are...bean bag chairs and bookshelves.

Link to transcript: https://www.thismomknows.com/blog/episode-4

Connect with Michele: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meg_glesener/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lettersfromhomepodcast 
Website: https://lettersfromhomepodcast.com/

About This Mom Knows

Moms know a lot of things, and when we start talking, ideas form, energy builds, and we take action. This Mom Knows is a place for moms to mompreneurs to find encouragement, connection, and maybe even collaboration but most importantly community with moms who know.  So, grab a cup of coffee, maybe a paper and pencil to jot down an idea or two, and let's discover what This Mom Knows.

Jenn Uren is the host of the This Mom Knows Podcast.  She shares with us how she found herself buried in overwhelm and feeling like everything was out of control, how pride played into keeping her trapped in overwhelm, and how laundry saved her.

Connect with me Jenn and let me hear your thoughts:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/thismomknows
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thismomknowspodcast
Website: www.thismomknows.com 

Topics we discuss:

• Experiencing overwhelm in life
• The role of saying "yes" in causing overwhelm
• The influence of family members and their attitudes towards saying "yes"
• Realizing the impact of one's personality type on decision-making
• The concept of being an obliger, motivated by external factors
• The negative consequences of constantly saying "yes"
• How overwhelm gradually creeps up on individuals
• Coping with the loss of a child and the emotional challenges
• Struggling with obligations and the need to meet perceived standards
• The role of pride in resisting seeking help or making hard decisions
• The turning point in her story that led to significant change
• Learning to say "no" and the importance of intention and purpose
• The process of taking control and making changes, starting with laundry
• The transformation of tackling one challenge at a time
• The hope and light that comes with addressing overwhelm
• The purpose of the podcast "This Mom Knows" and its goals

Read about how to build your own laundry routine.

Link to transcript: https://www.thismomknows.com/blog/episode-1

About This Mom Knows

Moms know a lot of things, and when we start talking, ideas form, energy builds, and we take action. This Mom Knows is a place for moms to mompreneurs to find encouragement, connection, and maybe even collaboration but most importantly community with moms who know.  So, grab a cup of coffee, maybe a paper and pencil to jot down an idea or two, and let's discover what This Mom Knows.

Michele Holmes is the founder of Homeschool Directive where moms can find guidance, encouragement, and support to help them get started homeschooling with confidence and clarity. A veteran homeschool mom of 30 years, Michele has a desire to see moms move from feeling overwhelmed by the abundance of available homeschool resources to becoming confident in their ability to discern the best choices for their families.

Connect with me and let me hear your thoughts:

Website - www.thismomknows.com
FB - www.facebook.com/thismomknows
IG - www.instagram.com/thismomknowspodcast

Topics we cover:

• Michele talks about her 30 years' journey with her homeschooling business
• How she started homeschooling 
• What is the difference between e-learning and homeschooling
• Pros and cons of homeschooling
• What is a curriculum and choosing a curriculum that fits each child
• How does Michele keep everything in balance and manage both homeschooling and other things with flexibility
• Ways they could test the waters to see if it would be something they would like to do or if their kids would enjoy it
• How is homeschooling flexible 
• Her favorite gadget

Resources mentioned:

Michele's offer for you: 30% off her courses and coaching at Homeschool Directive. Use the code TMKDiscount to receive 30% off any courses and coaching.  (Expires 5/31/2021) 

Michele's favorite gadget is her Instant Pot!

Link to transcript: https://www.thismomknows.com/blog/episode-2

Connect with Michele: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeschooldirective/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeschooldirective 
Website: https://www.homeschooldirective.com/

About This Mom Knows

Moms know a lot of things, and when we start talking, ideas form, energy builds, and we take action. This Mom Knows is a place for moms to mompreneurs to find encouragement, connection, and maybe even collaboration but most importantly community with moms who know.  So, grab a cup of coffee, maybe a paper and pencil to jot down an idea or two, and let's discover what This Mom Knows.

Amber Cullum, host of the Grace Enough Podcast, shares with us her experience with depression -- specifically postpartum depression. She shares how she realized it was something she needed help addressing, how she got help and the community of support that is important for healing.  And of course, she shares her favorite gadget!

Meet our Guest Amber:

Amber is wife to Sam, a mom of three, and a physical therapist turned stay-at-home mom. And she's also the host of the Grace Enough Podcast where she loves connecting women with God, people, and resources to spur them on in their walks with Jesus and remind them that God's grace is enough. 

Connect with me and let me hear your thoughts:

Website - www.thismomknows.com
FB - www.facebook.com/thismomknows
IG - www.instagram.com/thismomknowspodcast

Topics we cover:

• Amber’s personal struggle with depression
• How Amber’s husband supported her 
• Letting go of some of the stereotypes and fears
• Going through therapy and medication
• How to identify if you are experiencing depression
• Advice to fellow moms who are going through depression
• Taking medication for depression
• Favorite gadget

Resources mentioned:

Grace Enough Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grace-enough-podcast/id1451341449

Amber's favorite tool/gadget is her Frother!

Link to transcript: https://www.thismomknows.com/blog/episode-1

Connect with Amber: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graceenoughpodcast_amber/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/graceenoughpodcast
Website: https://www.graceenoughpodcast.com/

About This Mom Knows

Moms know a lot of things, and when we start talking, ideas form, energy builds, and we take action. This Mom Knows is a place for moms to mompreneurs to find encouragement, connection, and maybe even collaboration but most importantly community with moms who know.  So, grab a cup of coffee, maybe a paper and pencil to jot down an idea or two, and let's discover what This Mom Knows.

For the mompreneur, every business "yes" can feel like a parenting "no" -- and that's when mom guilt kicks in.  The good news is, when you have the support you need, you can do both well. Because as moms, we have it covered.  Together. 

You know something another mom needs to know, and another mom knows exactly what it is you need.

And that's why This Mom Knows was created.  To give mompreneurs the tools, systems, support, and community to learn from each other and encourage each other. 

Connect with me and let me hear your thoughts:
Website: https://www.ThisMomKnows.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/thismomknows
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thismomknowspodcast

Link to transcript:  https://www.thismomknows.com/blog/episode-1

About This Mom Knows

Moms know a lot of things, and when we start talking, ideas form, energy builds, and we take action. This Mom Knows is a place for moms to mompreneurs to find encouragement, connection, and maybe even collaboration but most importantly community with moms who know.  So, grab a cup of coffee, maybe a paper and pencil to jot down an idea or two, and let's discover what This Mom Knows.