Don't Mom Alone Podcast
Don't Mom Alone Podcast

Don't Mom Alone Podcast

Don't Mom Alone Podcast

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Heather MacFadyen, mother of four boys, connects you the listener with people and resources to help you feel less alone. Consider it an invitation to "withness".

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Hope and Help for Taboo Topics in Postpartum Care :: Krystle Howald [Ep 467]
MAY 13, 2024
Hope and Help for Taboo Topics in Postpartum Care :: Krystle Howald [Ep 467]
<div>Did you know that once you are postpartum you are always postpartum? Do you have issues from pregnancy, birth, or c-sections that have followed you and don’t know where to turn? Do you know that only 4% of parents are getting the movement that they need? <br> <br> Today Krystle Howald, a women’s health physical therapist and co-founder of Expecting and Empowered, is here to break down some of the pains and issues we as moms experience after birth and beyond. While going to physical therapy school she quickly realized there were limited resources for moms who have incontinence issues, pain during sex, or just want to feel good in their body after childbirth.  She shares tips on how to baby-carry without injury, how to breathe properly to bring our body back into alignment, and how to fit movement in as a busy mom. <br> <br> Krystle brings hope, proving there are providers out there that want to help with the pain or shame around these sensitive topics, and that God has created our bodies to heal. Stick around until the end where she shares a coupon code for the Expecting and Empowered App! <br> <br> Connect with Krystle Howald: <br> <br> </div> <ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://www.expectingandempowered.com/about">Expecting and Empowered</a> </li> <li>Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/expectingandempowered/">Expecting and Empowered</a> </li> <li>App: <a href="https://www.expectingandempowered.com/e-e-app">App — Expecting and Empowered</a> </li> </ul> <div>Links Mentioned:  <br> <br> </div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.expectingandempowered.com/podcast">Podcast — Expecting and Empowered</a></li> <li>Code for app: <strong>dontmomalone</strong> to get 25% off a one year subscription</li> </ul> <div> Related Episodes:<br> <br> </div> <ul> <li><a href="https://heathermacfadyen.com/2018/05/14/overcoming-barriers-to-sexual-intimacy-nancy-houston-ep-206/">Overcoming Barriers to Sexual Intimacy :: Nancy Houston [Ep 206]</a></li> <li><a href="https://heathermacfadyen.com/2020/03/09/postpartum-depression-brittany-turner-ep-277/">Postpartum Depression :: Brittany Turner [Ep 277]</a></li> <li><a href="https://heathermacfadyen.com/2016/10/17/the-ripple-effect-of-healthy-sexual-connection-francie-winslow-ep-138/">The Ripple Effect of Healthy Sexual Connection :: Francie Winslow [Ep 138]</a></li> </ul> <div>Featured Sponsors: <br> <br> </div> <ul> <li> <strong>Honeylove-</strong> Treat yourself to the best bras on the market and save 20% off at <a href="http://honeylove.com/DMA">honeylove.com/DMA</a> </li> <li> <strong>Better Help-</strong> This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/dma">BetterHelp.com/dma</a> today to get 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self.</li> <li> <strong>Thrive Market</strong>- Go to <a href="http://thrivemarket.com/DMA">ThriveMarket.com/DMA</a> for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!</li> <li>Find links to this week’s sponsors and unique promo codes at <a href="https://dontmomalone.com/sponsors">dontmomalone.com/sponsors</a>. </li> </ul>
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56 MIN
Honoring Moms, the Unsung Heroes :: Rebecca St. James [Ep 466]
MAY 6, 2024
Honoring Moms, the Unsung Heroes :: Rebecca St. James [Ep 466]
<div> <br> Rebecca St. James, a popular Australian American contemporary Christian singer, songwriter and actress, is here to talk about the amazing new movie <em>Unsung Hero</em>, which chronicles her family's journey to rebuild their lives from the ground up. She shares personal stories from her childhood and how their mom’s faith stands up against all odds and inspires her husband and children to hold on to theirs.<br> <br> Rebecca vulnerably shares her own  marriage and motherhood struggles as she longed to be married and have children and how God shaped her through the waiting. Once she started a family all of the spiritual disciplines that her parents instilled in her have become an important part of how she and her husband lead their children today. <br> <br> This movie and conversation reminds us that every Christian family is called to a unique adventure- they are not all the same but God has a plan for every one of us. When we settle for cookie-cutter lives we are missing out on the miracles He has for us. Be encouraged today that God has an adventure for your family when we step out in faith. <br> <br> Connect with Rebecca St. James: <br> <br> </div> <ul> <li>Website:  <a href="https://www.rebeccastjames.com/">RSJ (rebeccastjames.com)</a> </li> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RSJames/">Rebecca St. James</a> </li> <li>Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rebeccast.james/">Rebecca St. James (@rebeccast.james)</a> </li> </ul> <div>Links Mentioned:  <br> <br> </div> <ul> <li><a href="https://unsunghero.movie/">Unsung Hero | Now Playing In Theaters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Thank-You-Poster.pdf">Thank-You-Poster.pdf (focusonthefamily.com)</a></li> </ul> <div>Related Episodes:<br> <br> </div> <ul> <li><a href="https://heathermacfadyen.com/2019/08/05/summer-of-mentorship-2019-week-four-helen-smallbone/">Summer of Mentorship 2019 Week Four :: Helen Smallbone</a></li> <li><a href="https://heathermacfadyen.com/2017/05/22/raising-rock-stars-on-a-firm-foundation-helen-smallbone-ep-166/">Raising Rock Stars on a Firm Foundation :: Helen Smallbone [Ep 166]</a></li> <li><a href="https://heathermacfadyen.com/2018/04/09/the-day-fear-died-courtney-smallbone-ep-201/">The Day Fear Died :: Courtney Smallbone [Ep 201]</a></li> <li><a href="https://heathermacfadyen.com/2022/06/20/lasting-parent-child-relationships-summer-of-mentorship-2022-week-1/">Lasting Parent-Child Relationships :: Summer of Mentorship 2022 Week 1</a></li> </ul> <div>Featured Sponsors: <br> <br> </div> <ul> <li> <strong>Thrive Causemetics-</strong> 10% off your first order at <a href="http://thrivecausemetics.com/DMA">thrivecausemetics.com/DMA</a> </li> <li> <strong>Vegamour-</strong> Get twenty percent off your first order by going to <a href="http://vegamour.com/DMA">VEGAMOUR.com/DMA</a> and use code DMA at check out</li> <li> <strong>Greenlight-</strong> This episode is sponsored by Greenlight. Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free when you go to <a href="http://greenlight.com/dma">GREENLIGHT.com/dma</a> </li> <li>Find links to this week’s sponsors and unique promo codes at <a href="https://dontmomalone.com/sponsors">dontmomalone.com/sponsors</a>. </li> </ul>
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43 MIN
Sidetracked by 1980’s Mother’s Day, LTK, and Bad Book Reviews :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 465]
MAY 3, 2024
Sidetracked by 1980’s Mother’s Day, LTK, and Bad Book Reviews :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 465]
<div>As usual, this sidetracked has so much packed into it, especially as we head into Mother’s Day and the end-of-school-year May(hem). We recap my son Quade’s final high school musical performance as Lumiere in <em>Beauty and the Beast</em>. Once again the tears are flowing as I process having a senior and all of the final milestones that come along with it. <br> <br> Cynthia tries to describe what her best Mother’s Day would look like and it ends up being a 1980’s party with a clean house and peaceful kids. While I would like to bring back the homemade Mother’s Day crafts, let’s get all the high school teachers on board. Cynthia chats about what summer looks like when the college kids come home, it's around-the-clock fun with the little one up at 6:30 AM and the big kids up until the wee hours of the morning. <br> <br> Come laugh along with us as we face the month of May and all of the busyness and big feelings that come along with this season of motherhood.  Stick around to the end where we share a big announcement about how the summer of podcasting will look. <br> <br> Connect with Cynthia Yanof: <br> <br> </div> <ul> <li>Website:   <a href="https://cynthiayanof.com/">https://cynthiayanof.com/</a> </li> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.yanof">https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.yanof</a> </li> <li>Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cynthiayanof/">@cynthiayanof</a> </li> <li>Podcast: <a href="https://cynthiayanof.com/">MESSmerized</a> </li> </ul> <div> <br> Links Mentioned:  <br> <br> </div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.shopltk.com/?utm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=Paid+Search&amp;utm_campaign=shopper&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwir2xBhC_ARIsAMTXk86RNk84X9oasg8gUuRjfMEFRsxOTpEoqEhW-4Az2RpKnaWFVpNkcgAaAqR0EALw_wcB">LTK | Fashion, Home, Beauty, Fitness and More</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3xR1lTl"><em>Life Is Messy, God Is Good: Sanity for the Chaos of Everyday Life:</em> by Cynthia Yanof</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.chicos.com/store/?sem=br&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwir2xBhC_ARIsAMTXk85jqtw2F_Qe1_vtUwIa3pqCPKDtfRFES2936TlUNB0SJK8NVDWNyEgaArk0EALw_wcB">Chico's (chicos.com)</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Qp7QDq"><em>Forgiving What You Can't Forget</em>: by Lysa TerKeurst</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Qm24Cz"><em>I Shouldn't Feel This Way</em>: by Alison Cook PhD</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Wh7DpF">The Body Keeps the Score: by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.</a></li> <li> <a href="https://allmygoodthings.com/2020/04/free-mothers-day-questionnaire-printable/">A Mother’s Day Questionnaire</a> for your kiddos to fill out.</li> <li> <a href="https://heathermacfadyen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/spotlight_printable.pdf">A Questionnaire you fill out about your kids</a> by Brooke Romney</li> <li><a href="https://theholdernessfamily.com/">The Holderness Family</a></li> <li><a href="https://heathermacfadyen.com/2012/05/14/when-mothers-day-isnt-facebook-perfect/">When Mother’s Day isn’t Facebook Perfect</a></li> </ul> <div>Related Episodes:<br> <br> </div> <ul> <li><a href="https://heathermacfadyen.com/2020/11/09/forgiving-what-you-cant-forget-lysa-terkeurst-ep-304/">Forgiving What You Can’t Forget :: Lysa TerKeurst [Ep 304]</a></li> <li><a href="https://heathermacfadyen.com/2020/04/27/embracing-the-mom-youre-meant-to-be-jo-saxton-ep-283/">Embracing the Mom You’re Meant to Be :: Jo Saxton [Ep 283]</a></li> <li><a href="https://heathermacfadyen.com/2023/07/24/the-goal-isnt-happy-children-cynthia-yanof-summer-of-mentorship-wk-6-ep-419/">The Goal Isn’t Happy Children :: Cynthia Yanof – Summer of Mentorship – Wk 6 [Ep 419]</a></li> </ul> <div>Featured Sponsors: <br> <br> </div> <ul> <li> <strong>Total Gym-</strong> For an ADDITIONAL 20% off your order, head to <a href="http://totalgymdirect.com/DMA">TotalGymDirect.com/DMA</a> </li> <li> <strong>Better Help-</strong> This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/dma">BetterHelp.com/dma</a> today to get 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self.</li> <li>VisitFind links to this week’s sponsors and unique promo codes at <a href="https://dontmomalone.com/sponsors">dontmomalone.com/sponsors</a>. </li> </ul>
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48 MIN
Stewarding Sacred and Spiritual Disciplines at Home :: Jennifer Pepito [Ep 464]
APR 29, 2024
Stewarding Sacred and Spiritual Disciplines at Home :: Jennifer Pepito [Ep 464]
<div>Do you feel like you are just existing with your family instead of being intentional? Are you finding it hard to consistently spend time with the Lord as a busy mom? Do you wonder how to train your kids in Godly principles and practices that last a lifetime? <br> <br> Today Jennifer Pepito- author, podcaster, and homeschool curriculum writer- joins me to talk about her new book <em>Habits for a Sacred Home</em>. She studied the ancient practices and habits of monks and Christian women who have gone before us to see how they lived and how we can use some of their tools in our homes. <br> <br> Through the Benedictine rule, she discovered nine principles that can guide our days: simplicity, stewardship, order, stability, hospitality, community, prayer, and work. Jennifer talks about what this looks like in the imperfect, busy, messy seasons that family life brings. Life does not need to be idyllic to have a sacred home.  The goal of these practices is not to have another burden or to-do list but to create space for the Holy Spirit to show up in our families and guide us as we walk through life together submitted to Him. <br> <br> Connect with Jennifer Pepito: <br> <br> </div> <ul> <li>Website:  <a href="https://www.thepeacefulpreschool.com/">THE PEACEFUL PRESS</a> </li> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jenniferpepitowriter/">Jennifer Pepito</a> </li> <li>Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jenniferpepito/?hl=en">Jennifer Pepito (@jenniferpepito)</a> </li> </ul> <div> <br> Links Mentioned:  <br> <br> </div> <ul> <li> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/restoration-home-with-jennifer-pepito/id1650672690">Restoration Home with Jennifer Pepito</a> [PODCAST]</li> <li> <a href="https://amzn.to/3weSnif"><em>Habits for a Sacred Home</em>: by Jennifer Pepito</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://amzn.to/4aOcmn1"><em>Really Very Crunchy:</em> by Emily Morrow</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://amzn.to/4aNP80t">The Rule of St. Benedict</a> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4b9Q2nS"><em>Atomic Habits:</em> by James Clear</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4b4aQNe"><em>He Leadeth Me: An Extraordinary Testament of Faith:</em> by Walter Ciszek</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.kimberlyjunemiller.com/about/">Kimberly June Miller</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3w6NdF7"><em>Mothering by the Book: </em>by Jennifer Pepito</a></li> </ul> <div> <br> Related Episodes:<br> <br> </div> <ul> <li><a href="https://heathermacfadyen.com/2021/04/19/inner-healing-prayer-jennifer-barnett-ep-323/">Inner Healing Prayer :: Jennifer Barnett [Ep 323]</a></li> <li><a href="https://heathermacfadyen.com/2022/07/11/creating-family-culture-amber-oneal-johnston-som-wk-4/">Creating Family Culture :: Amber O’Neal Johnston [SOM Wk 4]</a></li> <li><a href="https://heathermacfadyen.com/2016/02/08/create-a-home-of-belonging-becoming-sally-clarkson-ep-107-giveaway/">Create a Home of Belonging and Becoming :: Sally Clarkson {Ep 107}</a></li> </ul> <div> <br> Featured Sponsors: <br> <br> </div> <ul> <li> <strong>Skylight-</strong> Get 15% off a Skylight Calendar at <a href="http://skylightcal.com/ALONE">SkylightCal.com/ALONE</a> </li> <li> <strong>Dwell-</strong> Receive 25% off today <a href="http://dwellbible.com/dma">dwellbible.com/dma</a> </li> <li>Find links to this week’s sponsors and unique promo codes at <a href="https://dontmomalone.com/sponsors">dontmomalone.com/sponsors</a>. </li> </ul>
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50 MIN
When You're Busy and Stressed by Mom Life Expectations :: Joanna Weaver [Ep 463]
APR 22, 2024
When You're Busy and Stressed by Mom Life Expectations :: Joanna Weaver [Ep 463]
<div>Do you often feel like you are dropping all the spinning plates? That you can’t keep up or believe the lie that you are the worst mom and wife? Do you wonder why you are not further along, why does everyone else seem to have it together? <br> <br> Today Joanna Weaver- author, speaker, and podcaster- joins me to discuss her new book <em>Embracing Trust.</em> We also spent time talking about her classic<em> Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World</em> and how that message has stayed applicable through the years. We want to worship at the feet of Jesus like Mary but the Martha in us keeps bossing us around, telling us to work harder and strive more. Joanna reminds us that if we tend our connection with the Lord everything else flows out of that place. The tasks and needs do not disappear but the ability to tackle them with grace, tranquility, and truth increases as we spend time at the feet of Jesus.  <br> <br> Connect with Joanna Weaver: </div> <ul> <li>Website:  <a href="https://www.joannaweaverbooks.com/">Christian Author and Speaker - Joanna Weaver</a> </li> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JoannaWeaverBooks/">Joanna Weaver Books</a> </li> <li>Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joannaweaverbooks/">Joanna Weaver | Christian Author (@joannaweaverbooks)</a> </li> </ul> <div>Links Mentioned:  </div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.joannaweaverbooks.com/podcast-2/">Podcast - Joanna Weaver</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3U2MVqI"><em>Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World:</em> by Joanna Weaver</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3JkXReu"><em>Embracing Trust</em>: by Joanna Weaver</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4aZtW7n"><em>Don't Mom Alone:</em> by Heather MacFadyen</a></li> </ul> <div> Related Episodes:<br> <br> </div> <ul> <li><a href="https://heathermacfadyen.com/2024/02/19/the-what-why-and-work-through-of-panic-attacks-kasey-van-norman-ep-452/">The What, Why and Work-through of Panic Attacks :: Kasey Van Norman [Ep 452]</a></li> <li><a href="https://heathermacfadyen.com/2021/04/19/inner-healing-prayer-jennifer-barnett-ep-323/">Inner Healing Prayer :: Jennifer Barnett [Ep 323]</a></li> <li><a href="https://heathermacfadyen.com/2018/01/22/set-free-from-shame-jeannie-cunnion-ep-190/">Set Free From Shame :: Jeannie Cunnion [Ep 190]</a></li> <li><a href="https://heathermacfadyen.com/2023/10/09/exchange-false-beliefs-with-true-identity-jamie-winship-ep-433/">Exchange False Beliefs with True Identity :: Jamie Winship [Ep 433]</a></li> </ul> <div> <br> Featured Sponsors: <br> <br> </div> <ul> <li> <strong>Skylight Calendar</strong> - Get 15% off a Skylight Calendar at <a href="http://skylightcal.com/ALONE">SkylightCal.com/ALONE</a> </li> <li> <strong>Greenlight- </strong>Greenlight is a debit card and money app made for families. Get your first month free at <a href="http://greenlight.com/DMA">GREENLIGHT.com/DMA</a> </li> <li> <strong>Thrive Causemetics</strong>- get an exclusive 20% off your first order at <a href="http://thrivecausemetics.com/DMA">thrivecausemetics.com/DMA</a> </li> <li>Find links to this week’s sponsors and unique promo codes at <a href="https://dontmomalone.com/sponsors">dontmomalone.com/sponsors</a>. </li> </ul> <div> <br> <br> </div>
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49 MIN