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Motherhood is life-changing, joyful, and often messy - literally! Join Jenna Gibbons, straight from her barn, as she shares powerful ways to embrace the mess and thrive in motherhood and learning at home. This podcast will empower, educate, and provide the tools to succeed in motherhood and raise compassionate and confident lifelong learners. If you are ready to join a community of mothers ready for change, throw something comfy on, grab a mug of your favorite drink, and start listening!
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If you need an empowering conversation to comfort you and love on you...you need to listen to this episode! "Jessica Dudley is a certified Christian Inner Healing and Empowerment Coach, specializing in guiding successful, ambitious women toward deep emotional and spiritual transformation. As the Queen of Breakthrough, she empowers women to move fro…
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I met Ciara through mutual friends, and she spent a day with us at our farm school to teach a soap-making class. I was not only blown away by the high-quality products and methods that she used, but was incredibly inspired by her family's story and intention for this business that stretches far beyond just skincare. @faithfullynaturalsoapco is not …
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Their story is incredible...you don't want to miss this one! "They have devoted their lives to pursuing Christ, strengthening their marriage, and discipling their children as they prepare them to be truth bearers who will share the love and message of Jesus Christ with a lost generation." "Their story started in the late 90’s, with a bumpy beginnin…
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Join me as I chat with fellow homeschool mama and photographer, Gina Whalen, about her inspiring story of healing and why it's so incredibly important to know what your family is eating and what products you are using in your home. 3 Ways to Start TODAY: 1. Slowly remove harmful home products 2. Gradually replace body and beauty products 3. Go simp…
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#44: Homeschool Truths and Empowering Advice to Take the Reins, Pave the Way, and Raise Free Thinkers with Emily Jones (Home Tribe Founder and CEO)
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Oh this episode! I was so honored to have Home Tribe Founder and CEO, Emily Jones, on the show to talk about real and truthful ideas around home education and the power we have as parents to equip and lead our children. I love this quote by Emily: "When you are tired, remember who you are and what your assignment is. You are super heroes appointed …
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My husband, Sean, is an incredible leader of our family and works tirelessly to serve his clients as a behavior analyst in the Nashville area. Join us as we chat all about positive behavior tips, faith, parenting, and more. We also tease each other quite a bit! Sean owns his own behavior analyst business in the Nashville area. He will be back on th…
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But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33 Justin is a friend and mentor who has inspired myself and many to faithfully follow God's calling to start a business and serve others - especially through the lens of service and love. Justin discusses the importance of serving o…
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#41: Finding the Courage to Advocate for Your Child and Reclaim Your Life with Dr. Maureen Michele
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Grab your mug and get ready to dive into an incredibly informative chat with Dr. Michele! "Dr. Michele is a pediatrician, life coach, and author who helps parents of chronically ill children learn to thrive instead of survive in their lives. She is a mother of three amazing children and has first-hand experience with being a parent of a child with …
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"2022...thank you for all of the lessons. 2023...I am ready." You will love this mini-cast with my dear friend and sister-in-law Meaghan Gibbons! Meaghan is an editor at Sourcebooks and mama to two incredible kiddos. She has also been working with over the past year as editor to works under Whole Mama Publishing. We are so thrilled for what is to c…
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"One of the greatest gifts you can give your kids is to prepare them to be responsible, empowered adults around money." -Would you like your kiddo to head into adulthood with a solid understanding of their money? -What if they headed into college or their first career ready to take on their own finances because of what you did together over the yea…
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This conference was everything. It provided incredible inspiration, content, and reassurance about this life decision that we made as a family, and will likely help you too if you have or are at least thinking about homeschooling. "We are the movers. The changers. The peacekeepers. The teachers. The comforters. The brave ones. The weird ones. The r…
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“You are the curator of their childhood. You are the one who can show them the joys of a simple life. Teach them to appreciate what is around them. Practice slow living, don’t rush through life with them. Have them bake the cookies, even if it takes longer. Get the Play-Doh out and let them make a mess. Go on a walk, even though you don’t really fe…
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It was such an honor have my dear friend, food blogger, and fellow podcaster, Megan Porta, on the show as she shares fun and innovative ways to raise happy and eager eaters. She also shares how she manages her online business AND thrives in motherhood. Check out her delicious recipes and tips below: https://pipandebby.com/ Breakfast Cookies: https:…
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Let us protect and honor the sacredness of childhood and our relationship with God's natural world while fostering the development of the whole child. Let us help them become who they are called to be in this world. "Educating our children is an offering of love we make to the God who was so gracious to bestow them upon us in the first place. Every…
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"U.S. stores report an estimated 40 percent shortage of infant formula, causing stress, anger and even panic among parents, grandparents and other caregivers who rely on formula to sustain their little one." "Parents of formula-fed babies are encouraged to reach out to friends, family members and local mom groups for help. "I feel like our only rec…
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Why is our presence so important? Our presence is important because we are a constant model and reminder for our kids of how to approach the world. How to raise a family. How to love and serve in a marriage. How to approach and solve problems. How to love and serve God and serve the world through His love. How to embrace this amazing life we have h…
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Join me for a quick chat with some sweet 6th graders all about using your "SMARTs" for Internet safety. What are the SMARTs? S - Be Safe M - Don't Meet Up A - Accepting Emails Can Be Dangerous R - Reliable? T - Tell Someone! Here are some crazy stats: 20% of all inappropriate and explicit Internet content involves children. 65% of 8-14 year olds ha…
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According to the US Census Bureau (USCB) Household Pulse Survey, "the number of parents choosing to homeschool grew from 3.2 million to at least 5 million between March 2020 and the start of the 2020–21 school year." Homeschooling parents aren't going anywhere. More families are starting to homeschool these days, and they are often unsure of the st…
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We are called to a purpose in this life…and it’s the journey to find that calling that we often find ourselves on. My devotional this week touched on how "often do we allow fear to paralyze us. We sit and wait until we are no longer afraid, when we could have acted long before. God has a plan in place for you, and it may require you to step out of …
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Ever wonder how to teach your kids to fight fear, live bravely, and overcome hard things? Ever been nervous that your child won’t have the life-skills and character that you hope they will? Today, we’re going to break it all down and know exactly how to raise kids with grit. “Life is full of hard things. Full of them. Learning to walk is tough. Gro…
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We are currently observing a moment of devastating loss, destruction, and, at the same time, absolute heroism as Russia attempts to invade Ukraine as the people of Ukraine defend their home. So, how can we help during this time of feeling helpless AND how do we love on our children who are also watching, listening, and processing all of this. The L…
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“The home is the first and most effective place to learn the lessons of life: truth, honor, virtue, self-control, the value of education, honest work, and the purpose and privilege of life. Nothing can take the place of home in rearing and teaching children, and no other success can compensate for failure in the home.” -David O. McKay One of the bi…
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Did you know that Lego means “play well” in Danish? Check out this episode with my son, Rowan, that shares a quick history of Legos, the benefits of Legos, how to incorporate them into learning, and how to get started TODAY! NOTE: This episode is quite raw and authentic...that's motherhood, right? Resources: https://thatbricklife.com/how-to-use-leg…
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Did you know that the first thing you do in the morning will affect the rest of your day? Do you have a morning routine? Do you wake up frazzled when your kids come rushing in? All of this can have immense influence on how your day goes. Whether you homeschool or not a morning routine is essential to feeling grounded and centered for your busy day.…
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If you are a parent, chances are you have spent a lot of time wondering how, where, and when your child will be educated for the 2021-2022 school year. The question for many is which avenue to take, and many people confuse online school, remote learning, and homeschool with each other. In fact, many people think they are all the same thing. This ep…
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We’ve been called. We have to be brave, bold, and strong for our little humans that God so graciously gave us. What an honor that was given to us by Him for a reason. What a responsibility that often feels way too big…but let’s remember that we were chosen for this by God…and we have to trust his judgement and his belief in us. Despite what we have…
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Join me for this open and honest conversation we recorded in the fall about motherhood, loss, music, friendship, and chasing those dreams with Courtney Dashe and Morgan Leigh Garner of Hadley Park. As we raise our young kiddos, we continue to follow our dreams because we want our children to know.: "Mama had me and kept going. Mama was present AND …
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“Reading aloud with our kids is indeed the best use of our time and energy as parents. It’s more important than just about anything else we can do.” -Sarah Mackenzie As I have started this homeschooling journey, I have tried to educate and read several books that were recommended to me. Two of those were Teaching from Rest and The Read Aloud Family…
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I share our journey to this decision, how God guided us in this direction, why we as mamas/parents need to be involved in our children’s education, why we need to listen to what He tells us, and why we need to do what’s best for OUR family. Every situation is different. This is our story, and I hope it inspires you, motivates you, and encourages yo…
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“Being actively involved in an experience, reflecting on the experience, conceptualizing the experience, and using what you have learned to make decisions and problem solve in order to apply new ideas gained from the experience.” - David Kolb Cooking with our kids does a number of things for them. It helps them establish math concepts, practice lan…
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"In a recent study, 84% of parents agreed that family meals were important, but only 50% of family dinners were eaten together." Who gathers at your table? How often? Is it sacred time or time served distracted and disengaged? Today, we are talking all about the importance of gathering at the table with your family to share yummy food and connect a…
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"About 19 percent of children and adolescents in the U.S. are obese — a record high, according to the latest data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey." https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/public-health/childhood-obesity-rates-hit-all-time-high-survey-finds.html https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/childhood.html How can we chang…
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As we start another school year with uncertainty, anxiousness, and a heavy amount of anxiety, let’s remember our role as mamas (parents) and what we can do for our kids at this moment in time. Let us offer our child solid ground, familiarity, and support while showing up for them every single day. Our support should be meaningful and intentional. W…
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Check out these quick and easy ways to help your child stay strong and healthy: 1. Choose nutrient-dense foods 2. Teach healthy hygiene habits 3. Research and give supplements that are best for your family 4. Maintain a healthy lifestyle 5. Be Active Outside 6. Teach and model good manners ALSO...help your children establish good sleep habits from …
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It was an honor to chat with my friend and fellow podcaster, Eric Egan, in this episode about speaking confidently and raising little humans. He is our first DADDY on The Whole Mama podcast and husband to my dear friend and previous podcast guest, Tricia! We talked all about overcoming anxiety, learning from our failures, and the important role fat…
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One of the greatest gifts you can give your child is to teach them to serve others. How can we teach our children to naturally offer to help others? Today I want to focus on something I heard while listening to a Christian radio station the other day. It was so profound that I had to share it and tie it into this episode because it fit so perfectly…
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Today is all about how we can pour into ourselves. It is refreshing, it is revitalizing, and it is necessary. Motherhood sure offers us a rollercoaster of emotions. We willingly accept this responsibility with an open heart as it feels like a calling from God. A calling to bring new little people into this world and somehow raise and shape them int…
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“There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they’ll take you.” ― Beatrix Potter These days, it can often be challenging to instill a love of writing in our kiddos who are constantly bombarded by games, YouTube, movies, and shows. In fact, many kids (including my own) love to watch OTHER kids pl…
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“Reports say 78% of moms say they put off taking care of their own health to care for family members.” Let’s think about this, if we move our self-care to the top of the priority list (and make it a non-negotiable item without feeling a sense of guilt for doing so), we are positioning ourselves to be a happier, healthier, and better mama overall fo…
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"According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, kids ages 8-18 now spend, on average, a whopping 7.5 hours in front of a screen for entertainment each day, 4.5 of which are spent watching TV. Over a year, that adds up to 114 full days watching a screen for fun." As we wrap up this month's focus on getting your kids outside…what if your kiddo doesn’t li…
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Episode #9: How to Get Your Little One Consistently Sleeping 11-12 Hours at Night So You Can Be a Functioning Human with Eva Klein
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Wow! This episode is so important for mamas with kiddos struggling with sleeping!!! Eva Klein is a wealth of knowledge! "Eva is a Certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant and is the founder of My Sleeping Baby and the Sleep Bible program. Eva’s main goal is to help her clients establish healthy sleep habits for their children. After experiencing…
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Episode #8: Come As You Are - An Interview on Emotional and Relational Wellness with Emily Pardy of Ready Nest Counseling
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"Parenthood starts when you are ready to invest in something greater than yourself...your family." Join me for this episode as I chat with Emily Pardy, Founder and Counselor, of Ready Nest Counseling in Nashville, Tennessee, as we talk about Ready Nest Counseling's incredible services for families, entrepreneurship, mental wellness, and embracing t…
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There is an urgency…not to make more money or to get that next deal...the urgency here is that our kids are growing up in front of us every single day. It's the fact that our kids are only a newborn, toddler, 5 year old, middle schooler, and graduate once. We won't ever get this time back again. Many moms I talk to always feel busy, rarely enjoy be…
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Are you tired of the hustle ALL THE TIME? Are you ready for a minute to yourself and your wellness both physically and mentally? Different Kinds of Massage: https://wellnessmama.com/127199/massage-therapy-benefits/ "Massage can range from light pressure to deep tissue (a lot of pressure) and there are many types of massage. No matter the type, mass…
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How do your kiddos handle mental stress and anxiety? Do you all have a plan to mentally handle challenges that come along in life? As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s talk about a few ways we can help our kids proactively nurture their mental health: 1. Gratitude Check 2. Imagery 3. Negative Thought Challenge 4. Talk Time 5. Overall …
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Is anyone else just…exhausted? Irritable? You can tell when you get to that point when you need a break because the following starts to happen: -you feel like you are in the twilight zone -you have a VERY short fuse -everything and everyone irritates you -you want to be left alone…all the time -you start yelling WAY faster than you used to -You are…
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Does your child know how to hold a book, turn the pages, point to words and pictures, or point to the front cover, back cover, spine, and title page of a book? “Concepts of print are a great predictor in a child's future success as a reader. Concepts of print influence a child's fluency and accuracy as a reader later in life.” Concepts of print is …
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“Phonics instruction serves one purpose - to help readers figure out as quickly as possible the pronunciation of unknown words.” A solid foundation in phonics will set children up for success in all areas of their education and will help them to easily decode unfamiliar words. Phonics is the relationship between spoken sounds in a language and the …
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"Approximately 68% of women and 57% of men with mental health problems are parents." "The most common mental health problems experienced during pregnancy and after birth are anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)." https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/statistics/mental-health-statistics-family-and-parenting "Approximately 12 milli…
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This is the last episode of this season - #50! Wow. Please email me at jenna@iamthewholemama.com with your favorite episode(s) since we launched last October! May - Mental Health Awareness Day Mental Health Statistics: "Youth mental health is worsening. 9.7% of youth in the U.S. have severe major depression, compared to 9.2% in last year’s dataset.…
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