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In this episode, Emily Allen talks with Jennifer Van Winkle about her essay, “Speed Boat, Ocean Liner”. This essay explores the changes that happen when a woman exchanges the flexibility and freedom of life before children for the steady and prepared life of a mother. They also discuss the questions that stem from that conversation about maintaining or discovering a new sense of personal identity as a mom.

Jennifer Van Winkle lives in Seattle with her husband and three children (twin boys and a baby girl). She is a teacher, musician, and currently a stay-at-home mom. She blogs at Pepper Sprout Home and you can also find her on Instagram. 

Links to stuff mentioned in this episode:

Speed Boat, Ocean Liner by Jennifer Van Winkle

Surprise Summer by Emily Sue Allen (mentioned in the closing segment)

The closing blessing was offered by Michelle Diercks. You can find Michelle at: http://michellediercks.com

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Kindred Mom is a new and quickly growing online community dedicated to helping moms flourish in motherhood. Through honest and vulnerable real stories of motherhood, this community champions celebrating small victories and the beautiful things that happen when moms share both the triumphs and struggles of their journeys.

To connect with the Kindred Mom community, keep up with the essays that are shared on the blog at KindredMom.com.

You can find Kindred Mom on social media in the following places: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and in a private Facebook Group.

OneDaysWages.org is the sponsor for this episode.

Special thanks to Michael Patti for the original music featured on the Kindred Mom Podcast.

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In this episode, Kindred Mom host Emily Allen talks with author, business owner, and mother of three, Naomi Fata about two of her essays featured on the Kindred Mom blog. The first is about the power of words, and how discouraging it can be when others speak about motherhood or a child’s milestones from a negative perspective. The second part of the conversation is about mental health awareness, and Naomi’s experience growing up in a home that was affected by her mother’s mental illness as well as how she personally moved forward as an adult.

(This post contains affiliate links)

Essays referenced in this episode:

The Mindset of Motherhood by Naomi Fata
Facing the Reality of Mental Health Issues by Naomi Fata
Naomi’s Book — Beyond Head Knowledge: Knowing Christ Who Satisfies Our Hearts

Connect with Naomi:
Website
Instagram
Facebook

Books/Authors mentioned in this episode:

Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud
Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero
Dr. Caroline Leaf

If you have any follow-up questions for Janet from the end segment, feel free to email her.

Janet Birkey, LPCC
janet@birkeycounselingandcoaching.com

Resources for finding a suitable mental health professional:
psychologytoday.com
goodtherapy.org
American Association of Christian Counselors

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Kindred Mom is a new and quickly growing online community dedicated to helping moms flourish in motherhood. Through honest and vulnerable real stories of motherhood, this community champions celebrating small victories and the beautiful things that happen when moms share both the triumphs and struggles of their journeys.

To connect with the Kindred Mom community, keep up with the essays that are shared on the blog at KindredMom.com.

You can find Kindred Mom on social media in the following places: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and in a private Facebook Group.

OneDaysWages.org is the sponsor for this episode.

Special thanks to Michael Patti for the original music featured on the Kindred Mom Podcast.

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In this episode, Emily Allen talks with Lynne Patti about her essay, “A Choir Calling” about the importance of being able to step away from mothering for a short time to do something for the joy of it.

Lynne is on Instagram (@lynnepatti).

Links to stuff mentioned in this episode:

A Choir Calling by Lynne Patti

The closing blessing was offered by Marissa Henley, author of Loving Your Friend Through Cancer (affiliate link).

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Kindred Mom is a new and quickly growing online community dedicated to helping moms flourish in motherhood. Through honest and vulnerable real stories of motherhood, this community champions celebrating small victories and the beautiful things that happen when moms share both the triumphs and struggles of their journeys.

To connect with the Kindred Mom community, keep up with the essays that are shared on the blog at KindredMom.com.

You can find Kindred Mom on social media in the following places: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and in a private Facebook Group.

OneDaysWages.org is the sponsor for this episode.

Special thanks to Michael Patti for the original music featured on the Kindred Mom Podcast.

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In this episode, Emily Allen talks with Emily Green about her essay, “Grieving Lost Time” about the season when Emily Green was not able to maintain the level of involvement with her children she was accustomed to while she was going through cancer treatment.  They discuss how vulnerable it is to receive help from others, and how to prioritize rest and healing when they are needed.

Emily Green lives in Southern Oregon with her beloved and their three kids (16, 5 & 4). Her heart and her days are full of homeschooling, good coffee, time outdoors in the fresh air, life-giving friendships and walking out healing & wellness. God’s word & His grace are her constant source of refuge. She writes about her hope and healing after a breast cancer diagnosis in 2016, at www.emilyrgreen.com. 

Links to stuff mentioned in this episode:

Grieving Lost Time by Emily Green

The closing blessing was offered by Marissa Henley, author of Loving Your Friend Through Cancer (affiliate link).

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Kindred Mom is a new and quickly growing online community dedicated to helping moms flourish in motherhood. Through honest and vulnerable real stories of motherhood, this community champions celebrating small victories and the beautiful things that happen when moms share both the triumphs and struggles of their journeys.

To connect with the Kindred Mom community, keep up with the essays that are shared on the blog at KindredMom.com.

You can find Kindred Mom on social media in the following places: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and in a private Facebook Group.

OneDaysWages.org is the sponsor for this episode.

Special thanks to Michael Patti for the original music featured on the Kindred Mom Podcast.

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In this episode, Kindred Mom team-member Sarah Allard interviews host Emily Sue Allen about her own motherhood journey. Emily is a 34-year old mother of six kids and the founder of Kindred Mom. During the show, Emily shares about how she and her husband added to their family, and the blessings found in surrendering to God in this area.

Emily Sue Allen is the founder of Kindred Mom. She is a contemplative, creative soul who celebrates the beauty of a humble, handmade life and deeply values the power of encouragement. She blogs at www.lightandloveliness.com, and shares bits of her life on Instagram.

Links to stuff mentioned in this episode:

Five Years (about Emily’s 3rd child) by Emily Sue Allen

On This Day (Emily’s reflections on her 11th anniversary) by Emily Sue Allen

Kindred Mom Podcast, Episode 8 with Glenna Marshall 

The closing blessing was offered by Libby John of the Art and Faith Conversations Podcast.

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Kindred Mom is a new and quickly growing online community dedicated to helping moms flourish in motherhood. Through honest and vulnerable real stories of motherhood, this community champions celebrating small victories and the beautiful things that happen when moms share both the triumphs and struggles of their journeys.

To connect with the Kindred Mom community, keep up with the essays that are shared on the blog at KindredMom.com.

You can find Kindred Mom on social media in the following places: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and in a private Facebook Group.

AdoptTogether.org is the sponsor for this episode.

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In this episode, Emily Allen talks with Robin Chapman about her essay, “The Learning Curve of Motherhood” and the truth about parenting choices not being one-size-fits-all. The conversation touches on feeling uncertain in the early months of motherhood, and the humbling moments that come around even for experienced mamas. They talk about navigating the information overload to find parenting solutions that work for your family’s needs.

Robin Chapman is a full-time imperfect Jesus lover, wife, and mama to four babies, six and down. When she isn’t buried in children or hiding from them, she enjoys reading, photography, and sharing stories on her blog, where she’d love to connect with you! You can also find her on Facebook or Instagram… or perhaps hiding in her bathroom with some coffee.

Essays on the Kindred Mom blog that are mentioned in this episode:

The Learning Curve of Motherhood by Robin Chapman

Mama’s Ruby Slippers by Jayna Rae

The closing blessing was offered by Libby John of the Art and Faith Conversations Podcast.

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Kindred Mom is a new and quickly growing online community dedicated to helping moms flourish in motherhood. Through honest and vulnerable real stories of motherhood, this community champions celebrating small victories and the beautiful things that happen when moms share both the triumphs and struggles of their journeys.

To connect with the Kindred Mom community, keep up with the essays that are shared on the blog at KindredMom.com.

You can find Kindred Mom on social media in the following places: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and in a private Facebook Group.

AdoptTogether.org is the sponsor for this episode.

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In this episode, Emily Allen interviews writer, mom, and musician Glenna Marshall about the heart behind hospitality, and how to overcome the obstacles to having people over in the messy motherhood season. They also discuss the importance of doing creative work as a mom, even though it doesn’t always feel like it fits in this busy time of life.

Glenna Marshall is a pastor’s wife, adoptive mom, infertility veteran, musician, and writer. She writes to connect the difficult and challenging circumstances in life to the truths found in the Word of God. Find her on social media in the following places: her blog Treasuring the Word in Every Season, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Essays on the Kindred Mom blog that are mentioned in this episode:

Simplicity and Front Doors by Glenna Marshall

The closing prayer was offered by Lindsey Cornett of The Drafting Desk.

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Kindred Mom is a new and quickly growing online community dedicated to helping moms flourish in motherhood. Through honest and vulnerable real stories of motherhood, this community champions celebrating small victories and the beautiful things that happen when moms share both the triumphs and struggles of their journeys.

To connect with the Kindred Mom community, keep up with the essays that are shared on the blog at KindredMom.com.

You can find Kindred Mom on social media in the following places: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and in a private Facebook Group.

AdoptTogether.org is the sponsor for this episode.

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In this episode, Emily Allen talks with author K.C. Ireton about the beauty of getting outside with kids, the importance of making intentional choices about values within a family, and the wonderful things that can happen when families spend extended time outside together.

K.C. Ireton is the author of The Circle of Seasons: Meeting God in the Church Year and Cracking Up: A Postpartum Faith Crisis. She’s currently the writer-in-residence for Velvet Ashes  an online community for women serving overseas, and also writes for The Cultivating Project and Grace Table.

Essays on the Kindred Mom blog that are mentioned in this episode:

Pooh Sticks at Piper’s Creek by K.C. Ireton

Surprise Summer (Plus a Summer Survival Kit) by Emily Sue Allen

The closing prayer was offered by Lindsey Cornett of The Drafting Desk.

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Kindred Mom is a new and quickly growing online community dedicated to helping moms flourish in motherhood. Through honest and vulnerable real stories of motherhood, this community champions celebrating small victories and the beautiful things that happen when moms share both the triumphs and struggles of their journeys.

To connect with the Kindred Mom community, keep up with the essays that are shared on the blog at KindredMom.com.

You can find Kindred Mom on social media in the following places: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and in a private Facebook Group.

AdoptTogether.org is the sponsor for this episode.

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In this episode, Emily Allen talks with Meredith M. Dangel about her essay, “Brave Enough to Help.” As the mama of a child with autism, Meredith wants other mamas to know how they might be able to encourage and support women who might be dealing with uncomfortable child-related situations in public. Meredith shares some great practical ideas for those who might be unexpected bystanders in such a situation, and encourages moms to find a way to step in with a kind word instead of ignoring the scene.

Meredith can be found in the following places: MeredithMDangel.com, Instagram, and Facebook

Essays on the Kindred Mom blog that are mentioned in this episode:

Brave Enough to Help by Meredith M. Dangel

Finding Carter Lou by Mallory Pettiford-Jones

Exploring Autism by Nicole Kristin Twedt

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Kindred Mom is a new and quickly growing online community dedicated to helping moms flourish in motherhood. Through honest and vulnerable real stories of motherhood, this community champions celebrating small victories and the beautiful things that happen when moms share both the triumphs and struggles of their journeys.

To connect with the Kindred Mom community, keep up with the essays that are shared on the blog at KindredMom.com.

You can find Kindred Mom on social media in the following places: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and in a private Facebook Group.

AdoptTogether.org is the sponsor for this episode.

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You can find Dorina in the following places: DorinaGilmore.com, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

Links to essays (and books) mentioned in this episode:

Grieving Together by Dorina Lazo Gilmore

Helping Children Grieve by Angie Warren

FB Live Video on Grief in the Kindred Mom FB Group (request to join and search Videos for Jane Neiswender)

The Substance of a Beautiful Life by Emily Allen (post contains affiliate links to grief-related resources)

Dorina’s Children’s Book, Cora Cooks Pancit (affiliate link)

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Kindred Mom is a new and quickly growing online community dedicated to helping moms flourish in motherhood. Through honest and vulnerable real stories of motherhood, this community champions celebrating small victories and the beautiful things that happen when moms share both the triumphs and struggles of their journeys.

To connect with the Kindred Mom community, keep up with the essays that are shared on the blog at KindredMom.com.

You can find Kindred Mom on social media in the following places: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and in a private Facebook Group.

AdoptTogether.org is the sponsor for this episode.