Womenhood

Do you know what Functional Medicine is and how beneficial it can be to women's health?  We got an education from entrepreneur and FM coach Elyse Wagner, and we're convinced you'll take away new wellness tips just like we did.  

We are wrapping up out "Enneagram & The Fruit of the Spirit" series today with our last episode drop: The Head Triad.  Enneagrams 5s, 6s, and 7s we're talk about you! Curious? Take a listen!

The Fruit of the Spirit are love, joy, peace, goodness, kindness, faithfulness, self control, gentleness and patience and each triad has some that naturally come to them and others they need to work on.  The enneagram is a journey to know yourself and others well, we really hope you enjoy this episode.  Please direct message us at womenhood_podcast on instagram or email us at [email protected] to let us know what you think. 

Some key take aways for you to hear more on... 
1. You value knowledge
2. You need to feel safe
3. There is a struggle with anxiety, because fear is your basic struggle
4. You are so good at being yourself

Our "Enneagram & The Fruit of the Spirit" Series continues with a new episode. Hey Heart Today, all you Enneagram 2s, 3s, & 4s - you're up!  Tune in for some self reflection or to learn and to better love those in this triad!

The Fruit of the Spirit are love, joy, peace, goodness, kindness, faithfulness, self control, gentleness and patience and each triad has some that naturally come to them and others they need to work on.  The enneagram is a journey to know yourself and others well, we really hope you enjoy this episode.  Please direct message us at womenhood_podcast on instagram or email us at [email protected] to let us know what you think.  

Love the Enneagram or curious what the hype's all about?! Join us for a NEW series starting today that looks at our uniqueness in an interesting context: "Enneagram & The Fruit of the Spirit." All of you in the Gut Train (#s 8,9, 1) you're up!  

Since this is a lot to take in, please see the outline for this episode below. 

• “Enneagram Triads & Fruit of the spirit":
  • Intro to Gut Triad & Fruit of the Spirit

Talking points

1. Mindfulness:
2. Morality:
3. Reaction vs. Response: 
4. Call to action

Self Care is such a buzz work - it's all we hear about in the wellness community.  But how come some of us don't truly know what it means, looks like or practice it?  Listen to this week's episode to consider a new perspective in your self care journey. 

Here are 3 take away points.
1.  Self care is hard work.
2. Self care is selfless
3.  We are made for a purpose and need self care to poor into others. 

Our "Dear Mama" series ends with this episode that talks about life on the other side.  Our guest shares what it's like to move away from childbearing, and embrace the next season of family.  If you're done having littles and need reassurance, or wonder what it'll be like, tune in.  And share with that mama in your life. 

Dear Unfinished Mama - 
The closing of one precious life season.   Bringing littles into the family has been a significantly meaningful part of your life.  You've spent much of yourself nurturing every little and your body, and moving away from childbearing may be hard because you can't imagine what life is like on the other side. 
Put to rest the fears of uncertainty.  Your mothering continues to have purpose - your'e never finished. focus instead on building individual relationships with your aging littles.  Your littles will always need your love and desire your embrace. 
The closing life season means an opening of another, bringing beauty of which you are not aware.  Lean into the truth that forevermore the best is yet to come. 

We continue our series Letters to Mama, and today we talk to a woman who struggles with infertility. Let's be honest, the struggle for man is real, the path hard and overwhelming. Please hear this, we love you and are here to journey beside you. 

Dear Wanting Mama, 
You are enough; your body intentionally designed. While your heart and mind's unrest is causing you to question that, the truth is there's no mistake about you. 
The feeling of being left behind causes pain and confusion - your desires are so deeply written. But, also are your expectations - grieve and release what should have been, and focus on the woman you will be. Invest in her; shape her. That's what you can control.
Hearts are heavy over your story. This has been an unforgiving journey, but please know peace is available when you are ready. 

Dear Loss Mama, 

Your heart has been shattered, and you may believe you are alone picking up the pieces.  Empathy's reach can only stretch so far - others will never absolutely understand your unique story.  But know you are deeply loved, and held with the same care you held your little before their leaving. 
regardless of how much time's  passed, hear this: your memories are worth sharing; your grieving remains valid.  And you're still a mother. 

We're continuing with our four part "Dear Mama series that celebrates all types of mamas via episode interviews!  This week we sit down with Jenny to talk about being a "loss mama".  If you're part of the loss mama community or know someone who is, listen to feel seen and supported!

Today we have a first time mom on the show.  Dorothy talks to Jasmine & Amanda about the highs and lows of being a mom for the first time.  She also imparts some pretty awesome wisdom.  Also, here is our letter to new moms out there!

Dear New Mama,
The New life in your arms can be intimidating, but you - just as your are - is enough for that little to prosper. Intentionally set apart for your shepherding and care, your little needs you more than any other and loves you unlike anyone else.

In the volatility of emotions that can seem overpowering, remember that your emotions don't define you, just as your postpartum body doesn't.

You are not alone in your tiredness, in your feeling defeated, and in your worry. Being a mama is petrifying. But you've got this. You are undergoing a metamorphosis that is forever changing your heart and will in the most beautiful way. 

Have you ever faked it till you made it?  Or have you felt like you're not as talented, skilled of gifts as those around you? Odds are there's some element of imposter syndrome you've experienced, so we're talking about it.  Listen to this episode to hear how normal you are to have imposter syndrome and what to do about it!