The Holiday Hustle: A Mom's Perspective

Jenn: The Anchor in the Storm, Grit, Faith, and Motherhood

In this heart-to-heart episode of This Mom’s View, host Saralynn sits down with Jenn, a pediatric nurse, graduate student, and mom of two from Texas. Jenn opens up about the "beautiful heartache" of motherhood and the recent whirlwind of her son’s unexpected IBD diagnosis. From navigating middle school health challenges to recounting a miraculous recovery after childhood open-heart surgery, Jenn shares how she finds a "center of peace" even when life feels out of control. The two discuss: * The Power of Grit: Why passion and perseverance are essential for moms and how to model resilience for our children. * Finding Your Anchor: Practical tools for the "spiraling" mom, including box breathing, faith, and the healing power of music. * Parenting Through the Uncontrollable: Learning to "lay down" our worries and accept that we can't always shield our kids from the world's bumps. This episode offers a soulful reminder that even in the most turbulent "flights" of life, you can find a steady place to land. If you would like to follow Jenn, you can find her Tik Tok HERE [https://www.tiktok.com/@jennsfaithnotsight?_r=1&_t=ZT-9307eumhdQd]

The Holiday Hustle: A Mom's Perspective

Welcome back to This Mom’s View! We are officially in the thick of the holiday stretch, and if you’re currently hiding in the bathroom with a drink or nursing a seasonal cold while checking off your to-do list—you are in good company. In this short and sweet solo episode, I deep into the "mixed bag" of the holiday season. From the beautiful chaos of motherhood to the invisible labor that keeps the magic alive, I talk about how my own childhoods shaped the way we celebrate today. In this episode you'll find: * The "Ping Pong" Effect * Creating "Thanks-Christmas" * The Power of Stability * The Invisible Labor of Christmas * New Traditions * Channeling the Griswolds Whether you’re a single parent doing it all, a mom of littles dealing with winter germs, or someone trying to navigate a blended family schedule, this episode is a reminder that you get to write your own rule book. * Instagram: Check out @this_moms_view_ [https://www.instagram.com/this_moms_view_] for a visual of the handprint tree skirt—perfect for moms with little ones! * Share the Love: If this episode made you feel seen, share it with a mom friend who needs a little holiday boost today. Don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. Now go tackle that wrapping!

Yolonda: When Duty Calls - Raising Kids & The Reality of Being a Law Enforcement Wife

Life on the Home Front: A Law Enforcement Wife's Story Welcome back to This Mom's View! Grab your drink, find your hiding spot, and join us for a deeply candid conversation about motherhood, marriage, and finding community amidst a high-stakes career. This week, we're so excited to welcome the host's very own Aunt Yo (Yolanda), a wife and mom to three amazing adult sons (two still at home!). Aunt Yo shares the reality of being a law enforcement spouse for 23 years, from the worries that led her to suggest a career change after a traumatic event, to the power of community in supporting her family. She opens up about what it was like when her husband, a police officer, was away at the academy, balancing two young boys at home, and the emotional toll of seeing negative portrayals of law enforcement in the media. This episode is a powerful reminder that the spouses and children of our first responders are also on the front line, doing their part by providing a loving, safe space at home. In this episode, you’ll hear: * The Law Enforcement Life: How Aunt Yo navigated 23 years of shift work and inherent risks, and why she was advised not to buy a police scanner. * The Power of Community: The crucial role a supportive community (both local and within the department wives) played in keeping her family grounded. * Veteran Mom Wisdom: Aunt Yo’s one piece of tear-inducing advice for new moms (spoiler: it involves snuggles!). * A Lighthearted Moment: The surprisingly most-used item in her purse! If you are a spouse of a first responder, feel alone in your journey, or simply need a reminder of the power of maternal community, this episode is for you. The days are long, but the years are short. Don't forget to follow the show and share this episode with a mom friend who needs to hear it today!

Ashley: Navigating Parenthood and ADHD with patience and grace.

Welcome back to This Mom's View! Join us for real talk and connection as we sit down with Ashley, a wife and mom of three. Ashley opens up about the joys and challenges of raising teenager twins (a boy and a girl!), plus their "cherry on top" seven-year-old daughter. She shares her family’s deeply personal journey navigating their son's ADHD diagnosis—an experience that led to profound discoveries about their entire family dynamic, including her own brain function. She details the struggles with initial labeling in the school system, the importance of finding supportive teachers, and the tireless work of being her son’s biggest advocate against misdiagnosis. * Hear the powerful question a therapist asked that completely reframed Ashley's approach to parenting. * Discussing the tension between demanding respect and showing support. * The widespread difficulty of maintaining balance in a world saturated with technology. * Ashley shares the golden advice from a NICU nurse that all parents need to hear. This episode is a loving reminder that every brain is unique, and it’s crucial for parents to follow their intuition, weed out the noise, and give themselves and their children the patience and grace they need to thrive.

Brook: The Entrepreneurial Mom Balancing Kids, Business, and Living in Faith

Join us on This Mom's View as we welcome Brook, a busy wife and mom of four from Texas, who shares her inspiring journey of balancing motherhood, marriage, and multiple entrepreneurial ventures. In this candid conversation, Brooke opens up about: * The Mom Life Mix: Juggling four kids, ranging from ages six to twelve, and navigating the differences between being a "girl mom" and a "boy mom." * Mompreneurship: How her pursuit of flexible, fulfilling work led to launching several successful businesses, including a faith-based Etsy shop, Truthful Lips, and her family's current ventures. * Raising Mini-Entrepreneurs: Brooke discusses how her 12-year-old daughter was inspired to start her own Etsy shop selling devotionals and why it's crucial to teach kids about the real financial side of business ownership. * The Power of an Apology: A heartfelt discussion about why owning up to mistakes and saying "I'm sorry" is a vital part of building a strong foundation with your children. * Finding Healing and Faith: Brooke shares her raw experience with postpartum depression and anxiety after having two babies just 11 months apart, her initial struggles with medication, and how attending Bible study became the powerful key to her spiritual and emotional healing. She also shares the moving story of how her deep dive into faith, prompted by a heartbreaking miscarriage, eventually led her husband to join her in their church journey after five years. Grab your drink, hide if you have to, and tune in for real talk, connection, and a reminder that even in the toughest moments of motherhood, you have the strength to find your way.