In today’s Threshold episode, I’m so excited to welcome writer and fellow mama Ellen Tate as part of our Beyond the Labels series—where we explore the parts of our stories that don’t fit neatly into the boxes or labels the world gives us.

Ellen lives in northwest Arkansas with her husband and twin toddlers, and she writes with such warmth, humor, and honesty about everyday life. Whether she’s sharing a go-to dinner recipe, book recommendations, or tender reflections on faith and motherhood, her words feel like a breath of fresh air and a hug at the same time.

In this episode:

-the shock of her first ultrasound

-the isolation of having a pregnancy and birth experience that didn’t feel “normal”

-how she’s come to see beauty and belonging in the places where her story felt different

Ellen’s reflections are a gentle and needed reminder that none of this—pregnancy, birth, motherhood—is truly normal. It’s all miraculous.

Connect with Ellen:Follow her beautiful writing on Substack: https://ellentate.substack.comSay hi in the comments and let her know how her story resonated with you!

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