Extraordinary Moms Podcast
386 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 260 ratingsAn interview podcast where different moms share their motherhood journeys and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
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Episode 115- Chasing Slow with Erin Loechner
March 07, 2017 10:05 - 22.9 MBToday I'm speaking with the extraordinary Erin Loechner. In addition to be a popular blogger, she most recently wrote her first book, "Chasing Slow," which I devoured! It was soo, soo good and really spoke to the heart of someone who is trying desperately to live out their values. Our conversation covers everything about how she felt once her blog was getting big and she was living the good life in LA, to moving back to the midwest, and how she felt becoming a mom. If anyone has ever felt lik...
Episode 114: Internet Safety
March 03, 2017 09:52 - 20.9 MBInternet safety is a big concern in this day and age. And it is affecting kids younger and younger as they gain access to technology for various reasons. Today I'm talking with the founder of Get Kids Internet Safe, Dr. Tracy Bennett. Tracy is a mom, a clinical psychologist, and an advocate for this field. We talk about practical tips for helping set boundaries and safeguards with your kids, as well as how to talk to your children about the dangers of the internet. It's a really informative e...
Episode 113: Honoring Your Birth Experience with Julia Aziz
February 28, 2017 09:52 - 88.5 MBToday I'm speaking with Julia Aziz who wrote the amazing book "Lessons of Labor." Julia and I talk about her own personal birth experiences, as well as the lessons she has learned through empowering other women to make the choices that are best for them in motherhood. It's a fabulous conversation and left me feeling really confident in my ability to make choices that feel right for me. Show Notes: Check out Julia's book "Lessons of Labor" My website: www.juliaaziz.com Link to sign up for m...
Episode 112: Mom of the Month
February 24, 2017 10:03 - 9.56 MBThis month's Extraordinary Mom of the Month Award winner is Jaycee Chambers. She's a mom of two boys, a wife to a medical resident, and a champion of the moms all around her. I'm so inspired by her positive outlook and I know you'll see why I selected her! Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email
Episode 111: Navigating Addiction with Annie Highwater
February 21, 2017 10:02 - 45.8 MBToday I'm speaking with Annie Highwater, and we are covering a new topic today, and that is addiction. After her son became addicted to painkillers following a sports injury, their whole life changed. She bravely wrote a book chronicling that journey, from her perspective, and now she seeks to spread the word about the reality of addiction, even if places where you wouldn't expect it. Show Notes: Check out Annie's Book "Unhooked" SOBA treatment center- 1-866-547-6451 Connect with Jessica: Ins...
Episode 110: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness with Kierra Irvine
February 14, 2017 09:45 - 41.5 MBToday I'm speaking with Kierra Irvine, about her beautiful daughter Evanna. While she was pregnant, the doctors discovered that she had a Congenital Heart Defect and they didn't know how it would impact her life. Once she was born, they realized the severity of the defect and it's been a long road for Evanna. After multiple heart surgeries, a tracheotomy, and 400 consecutive days in the hospital, they know what it means to face challenges with a good attitude. You'll be amazed at their stren...
Episode 109: Living Healthy with Sadie Sabin
February 07, 2017 10:01 - 50.5 MBI first came across Sadie on social media, when she was on a journey to lose weight and get fit. And she did it and she looked great. But as you'll hear in the interview, the weight loss didn't cure her body dysmorphia or her negative self-talk. It took a mental shift in order to get her to truly change her life. So today we talk about that journey and how that impacted her motherhood. It's a story of hope, that regardless of how you feel about your body or what monologue you have running thr...
Episode 108: Making Mom Friends
February 03, 2017 10:41 - 25 MBWe teach our kids how to make friends, but we often neglect our own social life. Motherhood can be so isolating and if you are in a new location or transitioning in or out of a season of life or parenting, it can be hard to find mom friends you connect with. As someone who recently moved to a new place, I know first hand about this struggle, so today I'm sharing with you my tips for making mom friends. I would love to hear your thoughts.
Episode 107: Surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury with Janie Ward
January 31, 2017 09:43 - 44 MBToday I'm speaking with my friend Janie Ward, who's daughter Abby fell off a cliff while hiking over the summer, and suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury. We talk about the moment she got the call, how she got through the hard days, and how Abby's doing today. It's a story of hope, courage, and the utmost determination. She is truly an extraordinary mom! Show Notes: Follow Abby's recovery journey on Janie's Instagram here Check out this article about Abby's fall and her recovery Connect with Je...
Episode 106: Extraordinary Mom of the Month
January 27, 2017 09:44 - 30.4 MBHi friends. I received so many awesome nominations this month for our award, but I finally decided on Karlee Hoekstra. I picked Karlee, because I love when you can see a mother's heart before you can physically see a baby in their arms. She was nominated by her friend who boasted of Karlee's inspiring journey through infertility and her joyful success of finally getting pregnant! Karlee is an example of someone who didn't have it easy, but she never gave up hope that her dream of being a mom ...
Episode 105: Helping Moms Get Fit with Lisa Druxman
January 24, 2017 09:50 - 43.3 MBI'm really excited to bring you my conversation with Lisa Druxman today. Lisa is an entrepreneur and mom who founded the business FIT4MOM, which you may know best as the umbrella program to Stroller Strides. We talk not only about health and fitness, but also growing her business, the importance of meditation in her life, and the beauty of being surrounded by a motherhood community. Her passion is not only fitness, but truly validating and empowering moms all around the country. She is so wis...
Episode 104: Raising Teenagers with Shawni Pothier of 71 Toes
January 17, 2017 10:00 - 42.3 MBToday I'm chatting with one of my favorite mom heroes, Shawni Eyre Pothier, from the blog 71 Toes. Today we talk a lot about raising teenagers and developing good communication in families, but we also talk about a lot of other things as well. She is an intentional mom in every way, and I love learning from her as she has experience parenting kids in the season ahead of where I am. From being an amazing mom to teenagers to being a compassionate advocate for her youngest daughter with BBS, she...
Episode 103: Adoption and becoming the Mixandmatchmama with Shay Shull
January 10, 2017 09:40 - 29.9 MBToday I'm excited to be chatting with Shay Shull, or Mix and Match Mama, or Sean the Bachelor's Sister:) She is an amazing mom of four, including two darling girls they adopted internationally. She has written several cookbooks with recipes for the everyday cook who is trying to simplify their life but put delicious food on the table. I loved chatting with her about her motherhood journey, how she became a cookbook author, her favorite bundt cake recipe, and more. She's truly an extraordinar...
Episode 102: Intention Setting for 2017
January 06, 2017 10:46 - 65.7 MBGoal setting can be tough for me in this season of life, because I am not in a phase where I am constantly achieving measurable goals. If traditional goal setting works for you, great! Keep going! I'm cheering you on! But if not, I wanted to share what I'm doing to set intentions for the new year, in order to still keep myself moving forward, but in a way that better fits with where I'm at. Tune in to hear what intentions I'm setting and how I am figuring out which intentions to set. And I ta...
Episode 101: Motherhood with Corrine Stokoe of Mint Arrow
January 03, 2017 10:22 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBMy guest today is my favorite high-end, fashion deal finder Corrine Stokoe, who blogs at the site Mint Arrow. Not only does she scour the web for the very best deals on everything from fashion to beauty to baby, but she also shares with her followers her journey as a mom and wife. I love Corrine's authenticity as she shares about how she deals with life's challenges and what she focuses on when things get crazy around her. I know you're going to love getting to know Corrine today! Show Note...
Episode 100: Updates from Our Favorite Guests
December 20, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBYou guys... I've done 1-0-0 episodes!!! What?!?!? How did that happen? When I launched last January, I seriously thought only my mom and closest friends would listen, and that would have been fine. But I feel so honored that you have followed along as I have figured out how to host a podcast. There have been so many interviews over the past year that have really made me think and see things differently. No matter whether I can truly relate to their story or not, I find that the lessons they ...
Episode 99: What Do I Think of the Podcast?
December 16, 2016 10:03 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBA question I commonly get is, "So how do you think the podcast is going, Jessica?" So, I thought you might be interested in that answer. I ramble enough on this episode so I'm not going to write much here. But suffice it to say that this podcast and it's growth has exceeded my wildest expectations, has brought so much joy to my life, and has been a privilege to put together. Thank you for being a part of its success. You're an extraordinary mom!
Episode 98: Healthy Living with Danielle Walker of Against All Grain
December 13, 2016 10:59 - 46 minutes - 21.9 MBDanielle Walker is best known for her brand Against All Grain, where she shares delicious and healthy recipes (Paleo based) that have helped transform her life, after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease at age 22. In addition to being a Best-selling Cookbook Author, she is an extraordinary mom to two boys. In today's episode we chat about her health journey, motherhood, mom guilt, and more. She's doing so much good in the world, not only helping people to make amazing food, but also he...
Episode 97: When You Don’t Feel Like an Extraordinary Mom
December 09, 2016 10:07 - 26 minutes - 12.7 MBDespite the name of my podcast, most of my guests would probably say that on a daily basis they don't feel like an "extraordinary mom." I know that I don't. But that being said, if we really look objectively at the work we are doing, we begin to see how extraordinary we truly are. How are we able to work 24/7, with plenty of physical labor, bodily fluids, repetitive tasks, etc... and all for no pay? The sacrifices we make each and every day to meet the needs of our children is nothing short o...
Episode 96: Parenting with Chronic Pain with Jackie Richards
December 06, 2016 10:04 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MBJackie Richards was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (an autoimmune disease) at 23. She had just gone through an emotionally traumatic year, was hardly eating or sleeping, and woke up one day with a handful of joints that would not move. She went 3 years with just being on medication, not finding any relief, but after having her baby boy come 6 weeks early at just 3 lbs, she decided it was time to quit being a victim to her illness (her baby boy came early due to the steroids and heavy med...
Episode 95: Mom of the Month
December 02, 2016 10:57 - 28 minutes - 13.5 MBThis month's Extraordinary Mom of the Month Award winner is ElisaBeth Shah. She is an extraordinary mom who has also faced some extraordinary trials, including a difficult miscarriage and debilitating Post-Partum Depression. In our conversation she will share more about this journey and how it has shaped her perspective on motherhood. It's amazing what we go through to bring these little lives into the world, and when we are dealing with our own personal struggles, how we have to keep going f...
Episode 94: Peaceful Parenting with Dr. Laura Markham
November 29, 2016 10:53 - 50 minutes - 23.6 MBMy dreams have come true. Today I'm speaking with one of my very favorite parenting experts, Dr. Laura Markham. Her philosophy of peaceful parenting and her expansive website helped me through some VERY challenging early parenting years and I'm so grateful to have learned about her for the sake of my relationship with my kids. She has an approach that might seem too good to be true at first glance, but she stands firm that by using empathy, emotion control, and appropriate communication, and ...
Episode 93: Holiday Gift Ideas
November 25, 2016 10:50 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MBYou guys! The holidays are upon us! Happy Thanksgiving, and I hope it was a meaningful time to reflect upon the blessings in your life, as well as ways to serve and offer blessings to those around you. I love this time of year. I have always loved gift giving. I love buying things throughout the year that I think might make a great gift at Christmas. The only problem is when I forget I bought it in the first place. Whoops! Even still, gift giving is fun for me. But in the event that you are l...
Episode 92: Life on the Farm with Mary Heffernan
November 22, 2016 10:05 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBWhen I first heard about Mary Heffernan and started following her on Instagram, I knew I had to have her on the show. She went from living the suburban life in the Bay Area to moving out to a cattle ranch with her husband (previously a lawyer) and four young daughters. I had a million questions about the transition and what their daily life looks like on the ranch. And how on earth does she know how to do all that she does from running the family meat business to delivering baby cows to fixin...
Episode 91: International Life with Jess Toolson
November 18, 2016 10:49 - 51 minutes - 23.9 MBI know many of you will be traveling in the upcoming week, so I thought I would bring you a bonus full-length episode to keep you company on your travels or during your cooking marathon! Besides, this episode was so good I simply couldn't wait to share it with you! Today I'm talking with Jess Toolson, a mom of three little ones under age 5, who currently lives in Russia with her family. Her husband is a professional basketball player, who has played for various European teams over the past 8...
Episode 90: A Journey of Infertility and Adoption with Wynne Elder
November 15, 2016 10:54 - 46 minutes - 21.7 MBWynne Elder is an extraordinary mom of two children she and her husband adopted from Africa, and she is also thrilled be expecting their first biological child after a long struggle with infertility. Wynne is a woman of many talents as a photographer, creative, and co-founder of the Carry Camp, which is a retreat for women who also struggle with infertility. What I love about Wynne is that she has taken what life (and God) has given her and has let that lead the direction of her life. She emp...
Episode 89: Dealing with Overwhelm
November 11, 2016 10:51 - 34 minutes - 16.2 MBA mom's job is never done. It seems like our to-do lists and obligations are never ending. There is always someone that needs us at any given time. There's truly no other job like it! As much as we might struggle with getting everything done and finding joy while doing it, there are some things we can do that might make things go a little bit smoother. These ideas that I talk about today are from my own life, as well as from the suggestions of our dear listeners. You all have such great ideas...
Episode 88: Parenting with a Physical Disability with Julie Savage
November 08, 2016 10:50 - 59 minutes - 27.6 MBToday my guest is my AMAZING friend Julie Savage. We first met when we were both the "supportive wives" while our husbands were in law school at the University of Michigan. Now she lives in Northern CA with her husband and three awesome kids. Today, Julie is going to share about her journey with Muscular Dystrophy, which she was diagnosed with in her late teens. She talks about the challenges she faced prior to her diagnosis and how having a disability has influenced her motherhood. I love he...
Episode 87: Give With Thanks Challenge
November 04, 2016 10:48 - 19 minutes - 9.14 MBLast year I did something really neat with my kids and I wanted to share it with you in case you are looking for something meaningful to do with your children leading up to Thanksgiving. It's called the Give With Thanks Challenge. You can click on the link to get more info, but the basic premise is for November to be a month focused on service and gratefulness. We printed out the large tree with the leaves to stick on every time we did an act of service. We had a calendar of service ideas ...
Episode 86: Raising Quintuplets with Danielle Busby
October 31, 2016 14:40 - 53 minutes - 25 MBDanielle Busby may look like any other mom at the grocery store... that is until you see her with her 6 daughters, including a set of all-girl quintuplets! Danielle Busby and her family are the darling people behind the show "Outdaughtered" on TLC and today she's going to share a little bit about her motherhood journey. She reminisces about becoming a first-time mom to her daughter, Blayke, and then what it was like to find out she was pregnant with quints. We laugh a lot and also get very re...
Episode 85: Mom of the Month Award
October 28, 2016 10:58 - 26 minutes - 12.7 MBThank you to everyone who nominated an extraordinary mom this month. It was so hard picking a winner because everyone was so amazing! This month's Extraordinary Mom of the Month Award winner is... Betsy Conlin. She was nominated by her friend who commended her for enduring a challenging pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes and keeping a positive attitude in life. We had such a delightful conversation and I loved getting to know Betsy, and I know you will too! Additionally, I want to say thanks to ...
Episode 84: A Journey with Infertility with Brooke White
October 25, 2016 10:23 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBYou may know Brooke White best from "American Idol" or the very popular YouTube series "The Girls with Glasses", but it's also important to point out that she is a mom to her daughter, London, and has experienced a challenging road with infertility. At the time of the interview she was days away from giving birth to her second child, but in today's episode, she will candidly share about the ups and downs of getting pregnant and offer words of support to other moms who might be struggling in t...
Episode 83: Looking at Things from Your Child’s Perspective
October 21, 2016 10:20 - 23 minutes - 11.2 MBBack on Episode 34, my friend Stephanie and I chatted about one of our favorite parenting books and one of the most powerful tools they mention... empathy. Last Sunday, I had a personal experience where using empathy with my middle son really helped him in a difficult situation. Today I'm sharing that story and some other examples of how using empathy can help you to effectively communicate and relate to your child. Also, thank you so much for tuning into Jenna's episode on Tuesday. We had s...
Episode 82: Evolving as a Mom with Jenna Rammell
October 18, 2016 10:59 - 57 minutes - 26.7 MBToday my guest in Jenna Rammell. She is someone I have long admired on social media for her vulnerable, funny, and real portrayal of life and motherhood. She is a contributor on the children's lifestyle blog Small Fry, runs her own DoTerra Business, and on top of that, is mom to three little ones. Today we talk about A LOT of various topics, but I love most when we chat about mom guilt and allowing motherhood to change you in a good way. If you aren't already familiar with Jenna, you are goin...
Episode 81: Favorites From The Mom Conference with Saren Loosli
October 14, 2016 10:38 - 21 minutes - 10.3 MBI'm so pumped up from the Mom Conference this week. So many great interviews and ideas that I'm excited to implement in my own family. Dr. Laura Markham on Day 1 blew me away. I love it when the professionals kind of outline a script for you to follow when talking to your kids. Sometimes I know what NOT to say, but draw a blank about what TO say. She takes out the guesswork and knowing the "why" behind it all really gives me some perspective. I also loved Dina Alexander, about talking to our ...
Episode 80: CHARGE Syndrome with Lisa Campbell
October 11, 2016 10:55 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MBToday I'm speaking with Lisa Campbell, an extraordinary mom to a three year old little girl named Harlow. When her daughter was born, Lisa new right away that something wasn't right but they didn't know what it was. After months of testing, they determined she had CHARGE Syndrome. Today, Lisa is going to share what CHARGE Syndrome is, what it was like waiting for her diagnosis and then adapting to their new normal once they realized the road they were on. She also had her own health issues du...