Mothering Through

9 - Ashley Whitten: The Army Wife Life

This week I chat with Ashley about her time as a military wife and mom. She shares her experiences and growth over the years as she has learned to work on herself and how that has translated over to her parenting skills. We talk about the importance of having like minded friends and having a support system to help you navigate the things you might be going through. Stick around until the end as we talk about the lie that you need to be perfect to be a good mom. You don't want to miss this episode! :) This weeks small business is "The Fluid Line". An Etsy shop that specializes in loving hand drawn portrait and specialty gifts. She also does commissions! I will link her Etsy shop here --> https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheFluidLine?fbclid=IwAR1zo921z_21ZjaVEWqLMHBHByPGuOZ4W3szcdEwVOHmWC5q2bB2LnjopKY [https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheFluidLine?fbclid=IwAR1zo921z_21ZjaVEWqLMHBHByPGuOZ4W3szcdEwVOHmWC5q2bB2LnjopKY] You can also find Jen on Instagram @the.fluid.line Check her out! I want to hear YOUR stories! Please email me at motheringthrough.pod@gmail.com. Send me your questions, your stories, or your general reactions to things we talk about. Also, follow on Instagram @motheringthrough.pod for extra info on episodes and to interact there as well! Thanks for listening!

8 - Madison Avila: Sister, Sister!

This week on Mothering Through I talk to my little sister! She isn’t a mother yet, but wants to be! We talk about corporate America and what she’s observed is the dynamic for mothers and women in the workplace. We talk about how, as a woman, she has had to think differently about how to move forward in her career. And the words “agree to disagree” are said… Don’t miss this week’s hilarious episode and be a fly on the wall as. I chat with Madison Avila. And as promised here is the link to Honey Suckle Tees! https://www.etsy.com/shop/HoneysuckleTeesShop?coupon=PODCAST10 [https://www.etsy.com/shop/HoneysuckleTeesShop?coupon=PODCAST10] Order custom, personalized t-shirts for holidays, company logos, camps, family reunions, school spirit, special occasions, and pretty much anything you can think of! Customize a pre-made design or create your own! Promo: 10% off any purchase with code PODCAST10 I want to hear YOUR stories! Please email me at motheringthrough.pod@gmail.com. Send me your questions, your stories, or your general reactions to things we talk about. Also, follow on Instagram @motheringthrough.pod for extra info on episodes and to interact there as well! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review! Also, I’d love to hear from you! Send questions, stories, or general podcast feedback at motheringthrough.pod@gmail.com.

7 - Keeping it Real: Maintaining A Strong Relationship with your Spouse After Kids

We take a little detour in our motherhood journey to talk about relationships. Specifically relationships after kids, and how to keep them strong. Join me and my husband Silas as we talk about our experience, and discuss the ideas that you had to keep your relationship strong with your spouse! And there were some fantastic ideas! I want to hear YOUR stories! Please email me at motheringthrough.pod@gmail.com. Send me your questions, your stories, or your general reactions to things we talk about. Also, follow on Instagram @motheringthrough.pod for extra info on episodes and to interact there as well! Please subscribe, rate, and review!

6 - Madi Aldous: The Road Less Traveled

***TW: Fertility*** This week I talk to Madi about her journey with her fertility, and the role that played in deciding to enter into the foster care world. She talks about how she made the choice to foster, what helps her have strength, and the things that surprised her about fostering. This is an episode you don't want to miss! If you have questions about fostering, go ahead and reach out to Madi via Instagram her handle is @mother_mads. I want to hear YOUR stories! Please email me at motheringthrough.pod@gmail.com. Send me your questions, your stories, or your general reactions to things we talk about. Also, follow on Instagram @motheringthrough.pod for extra info on episodes and to interact there as well! Thanks for listening!

5 - I'm Still Here!

Don't worry! I'm still alive and well.... wellllll kinda. Those winter blues will getcha! But nonetheless, I am still alive and still very much plan on continuing this podcast journey! (Just maybe not weekly? haha idk well see what happens!) Anyway! This week is a short one coming atcha! I update you on where I've been, how our Easter was, and then we jump into some funny stories about how kids say the "darndest things"! Don't miss it! I want to hear YOUR stories! Please email me at motheringthrough.pod@gmail.com. Send me your questions, your stories, or your general reactions to things we talk about. Also, follow on Instagram @motheringthrough.pod for extra info on episodes and to interact there as well! Thanks for listening!