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I went off my birth control in mid-December so it wasn’t on my radar that I might be pregnant already. Mostly I just think that I keep getting food poisoning or eating bad food. Once, during this time, I ate Taco Bell and felt sick. Nathan blamed the Taco Bell for it…weeks later when we found out I was pregnant I made him take it back LOL #tacobellisgood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1585849909532-XSZUSLV93GI39TLPKTVZ/marriage+con.JPG Blog - From “Nausea, Nausea, Nausea” to “Why yes, I am wearing the same clothes I wore yesterday” – A Journey Through Pregnancy - February 15 Still don’t know I am pregnant. We went to a marriage conference and I was wondering all night why I felt a little light headed and why my pants felt tighter than normal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1585850263060-4N3LP6868SCKNXAQFUFA/nathan.jpg Blog - From “Nausea, Nausea, Nausea” to “Why yes, I am wearing the same clothes I wore yesterday” – A Journey Through Pregnancy - February 25 (Week 5) We found out I am pregnant! We didn’t take a picture on Wednesday, February 20 when I took the test. This, however, is a lovely picture from the doctor’s office when they confirmed that I was indeed pregnant…doesn’t Nathan look excited? LOL I didn’t tell him I was taking this :) Even though we were trying to get pregnant, we were still shocked and a little scared when we found out we were pregnant. We were blessed that it didn’t take long at all to get pregnant, BUT at the same time we thought we had more time to get used to the idea of becoming parents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1586267648683-W1UOB8PWK71BMXLMXS1V/amazon_dkblue_noto_email_v2016_us-main._CB468775337_.png Blog - From “Nausea, Nausea, Nausea” to “Why yes, I am wearing the same clothes I wore yesterday” – A Journey Through Pregnancy - February 25 - March 18 (Weeks 5-8) I began to order a litany of items from Amazon to attempt to ease the terrible nausea that kicked in almost immediately. As you will see throughout this post, Amazon should have sponsored my pregnancy because I got just about everything from them…. Items: Queen Rose Pregnancy Pillow: This pillow became the bane of Nathan’s existence, but it SAVED me. In the early stages of pregnancy it kept me at a good angle when I felt super nauseous and at the end of pregnancy it saved me from having to use 10,000 pillows just to get comfortable. Nathan hated it because it took up approximately 80% of the bed, so poor guy had no space. The only thing I didn’t care for was that I got a velour pillow cover which was so hot at night. Next time, I will be using a cotton pillow cover…sorry Nathan, if we have another baby it is coming back! Sea-Band Mama Wristbands for Morning Sickness: USELESS! I was so hopeful that these would do something for this desperate momma and they did nothing. Preggie Pop Drops Plus: These are candy lozenges that are supposed to be a natural way to ease morning sickness. Sadly, these actually made me more nauseous! Ginger Chews: These worked, but only eased the nausea while I was chewing them…once they were gone the nausea came back. Vitamin B6 melts and unisom: This didn’t do much but the doctor said it should help with the nausea, especially at night. Sadly nothing seemed to really take the nausea away. I was losing weight and I had quite a few calls to Nathan from work crying saying that I can’t live like this (before you judge how dramatic I was being, remember the hormones LOL). In the end my doctor prescribed me some medication to help with the nausea. The medicine made the nausea manageable, didn’t take it away totally, but it also made me pretty tired. I also diffused peppermint and that seemed to help take the edge off of the nausea as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1585850531056-JN08PDZLY6U8U7U1E1CO/week+8.JPG Blog - From “Nausea, Nausea, Nausea” to “Why yes, I am wearing the same clothes I wore yesterday” – A Journey Through Pregnancy - March 18 (Week 8) Around this time I figured maybe I should document what I look like before I get too huge. Already my clothes are starting to feel tight. Not in a cute “aw she is growing a baby” kind of way…no it was more “hmm Allie has gained some weight” kind of look. LOL We had not told a lot of people yet, so I had been trying to hide my horrible nausea (which if you know me, you know that I am the worst at hiding how I am feeling). I am also horrible at keeping secrets when they are this big. I just wanted to tell the world! The only people we were telling were family and close friends. Not telling people was a decision we made together, but looking back I think it was heavily influenced by people telling us we needed to wait until 12 weeks just in-case we had a miscarriage. Next pregnancy I think we will tell people whenever we are ready, even if it is before 12 weeks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1586010965724-5CXME1QE0ZF184O71Z6F/oh+baby.JPG Blog - From “Nausea, Nausea, Nausea” to “Why yes, I am wearing the same clothes I wore yesterday” – A Journey Through Pregnancy - April 18 (Week 12) We officially announced it on social media! Yes, we were “those people” and used a letter board. #noshame During the ultrasound, Pax was kicking off one side of my uterus and bouncing around like a pinball inside me. That was the strangest thing because I couldn’t feel anything but here he was, bouncing around in my belly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1586011174859-H138QPZY78U8RWPMFG29/reveal.jpg Blog - From “Nausea, Nausea, Nausea” to “Why yes, I am wearing the same clothes I wore yesterday” – A Journey Through Pregnancy - April 23 (Week 13) We found out that we were having a boy! Gender reveal parties have become a big thing nowadays, but we didn’t really want to have a party. We did however, want to find out in a fun way what gender baby we were having. So our wonderful friends BJ and Lindsay got donuts and filled them with blue icing so that we could bite into them and find out if we were having a boy or girl. For those of you that know me know that I LOVE donuts, so this was such a fun way that they surprised us with! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1586011003238-0OZVFF2KNTO66GHNYBOQ/week+9.JPG Blog - From “Nausea, Nausea, Nausea” to “Why yes, I am wearing the same clothes I wore yesterday” – A Journey Through Pregnancy - April 27 (Week 13) I know, another letter board. Nausea still ruled my world at this point. Everyone talks about the “glow” and I wasn’t feeling it. I felt like Pheobe from Friends. When she was pregnant. Joey said “Hey, but at least you get that cool, pregnant lady glow.” and her response was “That’s sweat. You throw up all morning, you’ll have that glow too.” At this point in my pregnancy, we had re-watched almost all of Friends because I felt too sick to go anywhere or do anything. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1586011245311-NL7E4D9H00N4PX8ZDBQE/vaca.JPG Blog - From “Nausea, Nausea, Nausea” to “Why yes, I am wearing the same clothes I wore yesterday” – A Journey Through Pregnancy - May 17 (Week 16) We went on vacation! We went on our annual trip to Florida with my family. It was nice to be on vacation and away from work for a little while but vacation looked very different this time. What I normally do on our vacations: eat, sunbathe all day, eat, shop, eat, and go for walks on the beach. What I did this time: sat in the sun for 20 min before overheating and going back inside, ate only certain foods that made me not nauseous, shopped for 30 min before getting super nauseous because I didn’t eat enough, bought maternity clothes, and took this cute picture. Also, people saw this picture and thought we were naming our child Jordan LOL (Mom and Dad hats were purchased on Amazon) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1586011278533-TA3HTC68FVOX9RPM4AH2/pizza.JPG Blog - From “Nausea, Nausea, Nausea” to “Why yes, I am wearing the same clothes I wore yesterday” – A Journey Through Pregnancy - June 2 (19 weeks) Finally starting to feel better! Praise the Lord! This was taken after I had eaten a bunch of delicious pizza. Was it the pizza or the baby that was giving me this bump? We’ll never know… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1586011320709-FF2EKOTUQ0Z84UZJSLN2/wall.JPG Blog - From “Nausea, Nausea, Nausea” to “Why yes, I am wearing the same clothes I wore yesterday” – A Journey Through Pregnancy - June 16 (21 weeks) My belly was growing and growing. I definitely only fit into the maternity pants we bought on vacation and these comfy maternity leggings I bought on Amazon (pictured)! At our ultrasound around this time, they told us Pax weighed 1lb already and that felt huge. I could start to feel flutters at this stage, but at the beginning I wasn’t sure if they were Pax or gas bubbles. Also at this stage, when I sneezed really hard I would pee a little…pregnancy is definitely glamorous. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1586011352845-HKIKZ64B3YK7TPYQPWZZ/shower.JPG Blog - From “Nausea, Nausea, Nausea” to “Why yes, I am wearing the same clothes I wore yesterday” – A Journey Through Pregnancy - June 29 (23 weeks) Indiana Baby Shower! I flew up to Indiana for a baby shower with all my family and friends. It was so awesome to get to spend time with them and celebrate. I had to buy and wear compression socks for the flight and the long drive home. I thought these would be annoying, but they actually felt awesome! I love compression socks now. The drive home to Atlanta was LONG. My mom and aunt drove back with me to help with all the stuff I got and to help set up the nursery. Due to the baby in my belly, we had to stop every 2 hours so I could pee and eat. I wore my compression socks and stretched at every break and I was still sore by the time we got to my house. I am really glad I chose to do this early on in the pregnancy instead of waiting until later. I can’t imagine what that drive would have been like much later than 23 weeks! (I spent like $60 on these balloons because I thought they would be cute to take pictures in front of, but they were too big for the space LOL so I had to get at least one picture with them! Turned out cute I think. #worthit) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1586358609239-3KUSK6UP43E4M03ANI8O/285D0A7C-C049-438F-A274-53918246B7DC.jpeg Blog - From “Nausea, Nausea, Nausea” to “Why yes, I am wearing the same clothes I wore yesterday” – A Journey Through Pregnancy Indiana Baby Shower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1586011466063-NXK7KGAR46PLU8T29J7P/week+25.JPG Blog - From “Nausea, Nausea, Nausea” to “Why yes, I am wearing the same clothes I wore yesterday” – A Journey Through Pregnancy - July 27 (27 weeks) More than halfway there! At this point in time, the tips I was giving people about how to hang out with me were the following: Always tell me where the closest bathroom is, if I don’t need it right then, I will in like 5 minutes If you see me about to get up from a comfy couch or chair, give me a boost. Getting up is difficult LOL Always offer me food, 99% of the time I am hungry and would love to eat whatever it is you are offering https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1586011496597-SGQIOGWY6VWLMGW8DDCZ/church.JPG Blog - From “Nausea, Nausea, Nausea” to “Why yes, I am wearing the same clothes I wore yesterday” – A Journey Through Pregnancy - August 3 (Week 28) I have definitely given up on wearing anything other than leggings. I went to Old Navy and purchased 3 of these big, flowy tank tops to pair with my Amazon leggings. This is me trying to look cute for church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1586011523764-G1GP7B625EEU7X3HHIFR/donut.JPG Blog - From “Nausea, Nausea, Nausea” to “Why yes, I am wearing the same clothes I wore yesterday” – A Journey Through Pregnancy - August 17 (30 weeks) On day 5,890 of pregnancy at this point. It’s HOT HOT HOT in Atlanta. I made a mental note to myself that if we have another kid I do NOT want to be this pregnant in the middle of the summer in Atlanta. Pax is super active by now and loves to cuddle up under the right side of my rib cage. His feet just stay there and kick. He also does what feels like full body rolls. When that happens, I picture him doing a crocodile death roll where they just keep rolling, except he’s doing it under my rib cage. Google “crocodile death roll” if you don’t know what it is… it’s crazy. I also start to crave shaved ice because of how hot I am at all times. We went to a super tasty shaved ice place downtown Atlanta because of this. At work, our AC was not able to keep up with the heat, so I spent many breaks in my car blasting the AC to cool back down. The struggle was real. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1586011563605-0DKAP6GLHN931TCZSKOB/atl+shower.JPG Blog - From “Nausea, Nausea, Nausea” to “Why yes, I am wearing the same clothes I wore yesterday” – A Journey Through Pregnancy - August 31 (Week 32) Atlanta baby shower! Some of my wonderful friends in Atlanta threw me a baby shower. We were so blessed to have such great friends. We got everything that we needed and more to get ready for baby Pax. Guess where I got my dress and my lace cardigan? If you guessed Amazon, you would be correct! My belly started to feel like it was going to fall off at this point. Notice how my hands are under my belly? It’s not because I thought it would look cute, it was because when I held it up a little bit I felt better LOL I ordered a belly belt at this point (from Amazon) and it helped a lot! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1586358857661-XJJTPLUI9E59YUT4CWSF/514DD13E-5BC6-444E-B33A-14AC9F9B16DC.jpeg Blog - From “Nausea, Nausea, Nausea” to “Why yes, I am wearing the same clothes I wore yesterday” – A Journey Through Pregnancy ATL Baby Shower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1586011593158-74G5DODNRXFOF2LH7MAJ/huge.JPG Blog - From “Nausea, Nausea, Nausea” to “Why yes, I am wearing the same clothes I wore yesterday” – A Journey Through Pregnancy - September 22 (35 weeks) Feeling like a whale…it is hard to get comfortable, toss and turn at night, and I’m not getting much sleep. We had almost finished Pax’s nursery and it was feeling more and more real. I was so big that I was rotating between the same 4 outfits, which was interesting when I worked 5 days a week. My sass level was going through the roof…sorry Nathan LOL My wonderful work family threw my a baby shower around this time too. My pregnancy brain was in full force and I forgot to take pictures, but Pax was seriously loved on by so many people before he was even born. I’ve said it before and I will say it again, we were blessed with community. We also had our hospital bags packed and ready this week, which was a good thing because Pax came not too long afterward! I ordered some stuff for after the birth from Amazon that turned out to be super helpful. Some Helpful things I ordered were: Stretchy button up night gown: I wore this in the hospital and many nights after he was born. It was comfy and easy to breastfeed/pump in. Slippers: wonderful to wear while at the hospital so I didn’t have to walk on the gross ground. I didn’t wear them after we left the hospital but they were worth it for sure. Dermoplast Pain & Itch Spray: a life saver for after I came home from the hospital for the weeks of healing from my stitches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1586011623391-3MMRJ6D5GXY48BF79LNM/36.JPG Blog - From “Nausea, Nausea, Nausea” to “Why yes, I am wearing the same clothes I wore yesterday” – A Journey Through Pregnancy - October 5 (Week 37) I just couldn’t believe how big my belly was getting. Looking at it now, it doesn’t look overly massive, but at the time I remember saying to Nathan “can you believe how huge I am?!”. I was ready, and honestly had been ready for a while, for Pax to get here. My whole pregnancy I felt like Pax was going to come early. 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Start Here! - About Allie I am…a follower of Jesus, a wife, a mom, a lover of donuts, and much more. I have a wonderful husband, an active little boy, fiercly independent little girl, and an adorable baby girl. I love sharing my unfiltered and honest thoughts on just about everything, but especially on all things momming and marriage. I think there is way too much about both of those topics that people shy away from, but that desperately need to be talked about. I am not especially eloquent, but I am honest. I hope many of you can relate, have a laugh, and enjoy! https://goodgriefmomma.squarespace.com/podcast daily 0.75 2026-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/bdb1ed08-d141-43f9-b6af-df9f04ed4b1e/0772EEE6-B2A8-4F79-A402-127992ECB5E2.PNG Podcast - Embracing the Struggle: A New Perspective on Learning with guest Jean Lee This week, Allie welcomes Jean Lee, founder of the Academy of Chaos, to discuss a crucial aspect of education: the often overlooked value of struggle in learning. Jean shares a powerful insight into the questions: "If your kid isn't struggling, are they really learning?" This statement challenges the notion that easy learning doesn’t always mean it is effective learning. Instead, Jean emphasizes that true learning often involves discomfort and difficulty. Easy tasks may feel good in the moment, but they don't promote the deep understanding necessary for growth. Jean talks about how to know when your child isn’t being challenged, how to choose curriculum based on your child, what it looks like to be with your child in the productive struggle, what college admissions say is the biggest struggle for kids now, and so much more. Want to connect with Jean? Homeroom Scheduling App For Homeschool Parents Website Facebook Our sponsors: Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. The King's Ridge Elderberries is giving our listeners a special offer. Use code Allie10 for 10% off your first order at tkrfarms.com. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/e428e23f-c08f-437d-94cb-7230b109dcf5/Fade+Picture+Edge+into+Background.PNG Podcast - How To Do Motherhood Differently When You're Breaking a Cycle - with Amy Abernathy What happens when you realize there are things about love, marriage, or family that you absolutely do not want to pass down to your kids?” The guest today, Amy Abernathy, had that very revelation. Amy is a mother, wife, yogi, and advocate for finding joy after surviving an abusive relationship. Through her ongoing journey of healing, personal growth, and working toward sobriety, she shares what it means to break cycles, reclaim your voice, and intentionally create a life rooted in peace, love, and authenticity. Her story is a reminder that life after abuse isn’t just about surviving. It’s about learning to thrive. And that’s really what Allie talked to Amy about today—not just what she survived, but how she’s doing motherhood differently because of it. It's a conversation you don't want to miss. Our sponsors: Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. The King's Ridge Elderberries is giving our listeners a special offer. Use code Allie10 for 10% off your first order at tkrfarms.com. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/47b56520-ba71-4f84-890e-35f1ebc13eab/4D048D06-3D12-462F-AA3C-4D9FF6C9BCAA.PNG Podcast - Your Kids Are Watching: Are You Modeling the Life You Want Them to Live? What if our kids actually do what we do? We often think about what we want to teach them — to take care of their bodies, love God, read more, and stay off screens. But lately, I’ve been asking myself: if my children grow up and live exactly how I do right now, would I be happy with that? Make sure you tune in to today’s episode to hear Allie’s thoughts. Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/5b0e4b9e-ffe8-4075-951c-bf75bb87ae64/A135636C-E50D-4B74-94EF-471903095496.PNG Podcast - Trust Your Gut: Learning to Reconnect with Your Inner Voice Have you ever felt like something wasn't right - then talked yourself out of it becasue someone else seemed to know better? In this re-release episode of Good Grief, Momma, we revist learning how to identify and trust your gut. Your gut can be interchangeable with intuition or for Allie, the Holy Spirit. Your instincts don't have to be the final answer to deserve your attention. Tune in today to hear about how Allie knows what the Holy Spirit sounds like in her life and how she has come to learn to identify and trust her gut. This episode is not on YouTube Subscribe to our email subscription here for weekly mom hacks, marriage conversation starters, get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/6c19e191-c91a-47a0-a9c2-e0c4ad79b9e4/D81396DA-96A2-4360-992B-5335BE87C8B2.PNG Podcast - Finding Balance: The Dangers of Over-scheduling Your Kids In the quest to provide our children with rich experiences, we often find ourselves caught in a whirlwind of activities. Allie shares her insights on how the pressure to keep our kids busy can lead to a family life that is far from what we truly desire. She talks about the cost of constant busyness, protecting family time, embracing boredom, intentional scheduling, and even goes over some questions to consider before saying yes to something. Subscribe to our email subscription here for weekly mom hacks, marriage conversation starters, get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/9f7a534f-c7a5-4070-862a-2873e6d997f1/71E54211-97C8-4DE0-A682-50CD8D7205F0.PNG Podcast - The Homeschool Community You’re Looking For Might Be Yours to Build In today's episode, Allie dives into what happens if the homeschool community your family need doesn’t exist. She talks about how to build that community for yourself, where to start and what the biggest mistakes are to avoid. She also teases a resource that she is working on to further help people create the community they need. If you are a homeschool family looking for something that you haven’t found yet, this episode is for you! Subscribe to our email subscription here for weekly mom hacks, marriage conversation starters, get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/37b2878d-56b3-432e-89a4-12ae4c3c979f/Fade+Picture+Edge+into+Background.PNG Podcast - The Right Kind of Hard: Are We Challenging Our Homeschool Kids Enough? In today's episode, Allie talks though her thoughts on how do we know if we are challenging our kids enough in their homeschool academics. She talks through what she feels like success as a homeschool student looks like for her child, where she is missing the mark, and what she is going to try moving forward. Subscribe to our email subscription here for weekly mom hacks, marriage conversation starters, get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/cd2faaa8-488b-4c8e-9796-2f6981a23db3/878B12F1-0C7F-4EFC-896A-76A5768E34DB.PNG Podcast - Do We Want Screen-Free Kids - Or Kids Who Don’t Bother Us? | iPads & Restaurants In today's episode, Allie talks though her thoughts on iPad free kids and what that practically looks like in public places like a restaurant. She goes through questions like do we as a society really want screen-free kids or do we just want kids who don’t bother us? What does it practically and realistically look like for a 1, 3, and 6 year old to sit at a restaurant, screen-free? And much more. Subscribe to our email subscription here for weekly mom hacks, marriage conversation starters, get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/99ffe6d8-050e-4a3f-849c-00284410be40/5EBBBCB3-867A-4708-8ED2-1C202FBA81BC.PNG Podcast - The Foundation Behind My Opinions on Motherhood, Marriage & Life In today's episode, Allie talks about the foundation for how she forms all of her opinions. She talks about how her faith in Jesus as a Christian influences her opinions about motherhood and marriage. This is a key and foundational episode for understanding all of her episodes and where she is coming from when she is sharing her thoughts about doing motherhood and marriage differently. Make sure you tune in! Subscribe to our email subscription here for weekly mom hacks, marriage conversation starters, get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/904e651d-58d4-47fa-bb48-b1b5cdbecaa0/Fade+Picture+Edge+into+Background.PNG Podcast - Healthy Marriages Don’t Happen By Accident with My Husband *From the Good Grief, Momma Archives* In tomorrow’s episode, Allie talks with her husband Nathan about how a healthy marriage doesn’t happen by accident. In this throwback episode, they talk about the different boundaries/standards they have put in place to protect their marriage from infidelity, to protect their communication with each other, and to protect from gorwing apart. Their marriage certainly isn’t perfect, but they put in the effort to keep it healthy. Listen and let us know what you think! Subscribe to our email subscription here for weekly mom hacks, marriage conversation starters, get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/5f0c1136-1d39-4633-90c5-ab97d43b4655/Podcast+Instagram+Post+Templates+-+1.PNG Podcast - teaching our daughters about their cycles with jennie rada, rn, phom In today’s episode Allie interviews Jennie Radar, RN, PHOM Homeopathy and Holistic Health Educator, and founder of Rooted Health & Home about how we teach to our daughters about their cycles. Allie and Jennie get into all the good information that we wish we had when we learned about our cycles. Jennie talks about when do we start talking to our kids about their cycles, how to start the conversation, how to prepare for your kids first periods, what is one thing you wish more mom’s knew when approaching this conversation, and much more! This is a don’t miss conversation for all mom’s (and dad’s) of girls! Connect with Jennie through her webstite or Instagram! Subscribe to our email subscription here for weekly mom hacks, marriage conversation starters, get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/6095d8fb-4545-4ced-9f63-77395e197106/Image-1.jpg Podcast - Quiet Time: The Stay-At-Home Mom’s Secret Weapon In today’s episode you’ll hear Allie talk about the magic of quiet time with her kids. She will talk about what quiet time is, how she implemented it, and why it is something that she tries to never miss - not just for her kids sake but also hers. As stay-at-home mom’s we need all the tools in our “arsenal” as we can and this is definitely one you don’t want to forget! Subscribe to our email subscription here for weekly mom hacks, marriage conversation starters, get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/29d3c6c8-9585-4cb5-8c26-63abfc3a8dbd/F16AF7E8-981F-46F6-9DD5-AD51316FF0BE.PNG Podcast - Doing Birth Differently Part 2: One Mom’s Experience with Free Birth In today's episode you get Part 2 of Allie’s interview with Alejandra about her free birth experiences. She discusses her most recent free birth and goes into what she would reccommend as far as who should consider free birth. Subscribe to our email subscription here for weekly mom hacks, marriage conversation starters, get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/d72ad48f-d843-4d1a-a112-eef386b1331c/45CAFD81-1300-414B-9DB6-EBF9988723E1.PNG Podcast - doing birth differently part 1: one mom’s experience with free birth Allie interviews her friend Alejandra who has had 3 free births. In part 1, they talk about all the different variations of normal birth that Alejandra has experienced. They talk about what led her to switch to home birth after her first child was born in a birthing center, the logistics of birthing from home and what it means to trust that your body knows what it is doing in birth. Subscribe to our email subscription here for weekly mom hacks, marriage conversation starters, get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/734812bd-8f7a-466b-ab74-e92a0ab402f4/D56F4D0F-F1DE-4084-972C-B01F93AD6E4B.jpeg Podcast - Our Bodies Were Made For This: Birth as a Natural Process Rather Than A Medical Event In tomorrow’s episode, Allie talks about the reality that most of us view birth as a medical event/problem. We have gone from viewing issues with birth as an exception and see it more like the norm. In preparation for next week’s interview with a mom who has had 3 free births and 1 in a birth in a birth center, Allie talks about cascade of interventions, fear surrounding birth, due date obsessions, and more. Subscribe to our email subscription here for weekly mom hacks, marriage conversation starters, get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/e8736564-fc06-451b-939e-0ce1c13dedcd/283056B9-CEF0-49D7-8212-5F7C4CB27767.PNG Podcast - Marriage is Worth Fighting For In today’s episode, Allie talks about the Facebook post that got her all fired up at 3am. In today’s society people are so quick to quit on marriage instead of fight for it. There are way too many people giving the advice to leave, focus on your own happiness, or throw in the towel when marriage gets hard. Listen in so you can hear how and why Allie says you can fight for your marriage. Subscribe to our email subscription here for weekly mom hacks, marriage conversation starters, get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/de2d5a2d-7218-4542-abc8-5672c9f9f4f8/7068ADD8-86E5-416A-BCC2-D562AA02889C.PNG Podcast - Are We Saving Childhood for Summer? Why the Ordinary Days Might Be What Our Kids Remember Most. In tomorrow’s episode, Allie talks about the pressure to make summer magical for our kids. Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest are full of “100 things to do this summer” and “Summer Bucket List” ideas, but what do our kids actually remember? Why do we feel the need to cram our children’s “memories” into 3 months during the summer rather than spread out throughout the whole year? Allie talks about it all, make sure you don’t miss it! Subscribe to our email subscription here for weekly mom hacks, marriage conversation starters, get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/7b068af8-2950-436a-805c-031d6b9efc31/2485EB04-D36E-46DE-A02C-819FFC1CC634.PNG Podcast - The “Granny Ways” Series: The Shift Away From ‘Pinterest Perfect’ Homes In today’s episode, Allie concludes the Granny Ways series by talking about the pull away from a “Pinterest Perfect” home and towards home with meaning and purpose. Her thoughts have shifted away from everything being neutral and matching to having items that are meaningful, have history, or just bring her joy. The focus is on how your house makes your family and others feel when they walk in. Subscribe to our email subscription here for weekly mom hacks, marriage conversation starters, get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/547fa0da-c735-43e9-bea6-3be860f5fbbc/IMG_3064.jpeg Podcast - The “Granny Ways” Series: Feeding Our Families in a Different Way Allie continues the granny ways series and talks about the fulfillment she has found in making food from scratch, gardening, and canning. Not only are there cleaner ingredients when you make it from home, but it just tastes better. She talks about how you get reconnected with the food and where it comes from when you make things from scratch or grow them in your own garden. It’s not about having to homemake everything, but it’s about slowly making more and more things from home and learning how to grow your own food. Subscribe to our email subscription here for weekly mom hacks, marriage conversation starters, get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/4c2d8895-5c37-4c97-aad4-b6b47cc3f548/9BACD828-CC9B-420E-9E5F-08BE793E4283.PNG Podcast - The “Granny Ways” Series: Why I Care More About What I Leave Behind Now In today’s episode, Allie talks about the shift in her thinking that has been happening about what she is going to be leaving behind for her kids. Her thoughts have shifted from giving her kids stuff to teaching them skills, passing on recipes, knowledge, and hopefully even some land. This shift will take intentionality but is totally worth it. Subscribe to our email subscription here for weekly mom hacks, marriage conversation starters, get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/9c154b46-aee1-431d-a645-fd40d576eb7a/IMG_2613.jpeg Podcast - the “granny ways” series: the unexpected pull towards a slower life Allie talks about the unexpected pull she has been feeling the last few years towards a slower life. Things that are considered “granny ways” have become very appealing and it’s about more than just learning new hobbies. Tune in and make sure to leave a comment with your thoughts! Subscribe to our email subscription here for weekly mom hacks, marriage conversation starters, get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/e6f26890-0e3d-4c84-be27-c8697ad18291/A481EC40-3E63-4D3B-8424-29FC36124769.PNG Podcast - living with a “crunchy” wife: my husband’s honest take Today’s episode is a fun and honest one - I’m sitting down with my husband to talk about the “crunchy” shifts we’ve been making in our home. From food choices to products we use to the way we approach everyday life, you’ve heard a lot of my perspective…but today, you get his. We talk about what he actually thinks, what’s been easy, what’s been hard, and where we don’t always see eye to eye. There are some laughs, some honest moments, and a few things I didn’t expect. If you and your spouse aren’t always on the same page when it comes to lifestyle changes, this one’s for you! Subscribe to our email subscription here for weekly mom hacks, marriage conversation starters, get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/35d03d54-c872-4494-850e-0cc05658d2fc/Farewell+-+2.PNG Podcast - Parenting Decsions We Don't Talk About Enough: Vaccination This week’s episode is a conversation that most hesitate to have publicly, but it matters - especially for parents navigating these hard decisions in a loud world. Allie discusses how their family made the decisions about vaccinations with their children. She goes into detail on what the steps where that led her to quesitoning vaccinations, how she researched them, and what she learned about parenting from it. This is one you don't want to miss! Subscribe to our email subscription here for weekly mom hacks, marriage conversation starters, get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/5be7e2ee-43dd-4003-a655-a426c80bf269/Farewell+-+2.PNG Podcast - Postpartum style: why nothing in my closet works anymore In this episode, Allie talks about how she hates all her clothes in her closet. She digs into how every postpartum she has felt like her body and style have changed. She talks about what that looks like for her and how she proposes to approach it. Hint: It isn’t the “bounce back” message that society gives to us women. Make sure you listen in and let us know if you agree. Subscribe to our email subscription here for weekly mom hacks, marriage conversation starters, get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/e17e5e27-2ee8-41af-b910-9d1b20e7aeb6/Farewell+-+2.PNG Podcast - Assume the best: the marriage shift that changes everything In tomorrow’s episode, Allie talks about a simple but powerful shift in marriage: choosing to assume the best in your spouse. It’s so easy to jump to conclusions, read into tone, or believe the worst when we feel hurt or frustrated. But what if those assumptions are quietly damaging your connection with your husband? Allie dives into how this mindset shift can bring more peace, better communication, and a stronger, more united marriage. Subscribe to our email subscription here for weekly mom hacks, marriage conversation starters, get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/cf98e2cc-4a6d-4bba-8329-8a42c82c9002/Farewell+-+2.PNG Podcast - Homemaking isn’t small - it’s foundational Have you ever had a full day at home, felt super accomplished, but then realized that if anyone else came into your home they would have no clue that you did anything at all? A lot of the work of homemaking is invisible, so it is easy to feel unseen or like you aren’t accomplishing much. But reframing that mindset for our society starts with us. Listen in tomorrow to Allie (and pink plant, ifkyk and if you don’t know, then follow @goodgriefmomma on Instagram) talk about homemaking and how it is truly foundational for your family. Subscribe to our email subscription here for weekly mom hacks, marriage conversation starters, get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/934f079c-3181-4b96-9a06-34e56a301a72/Farewell+-+2.PNG Podcast - conventional vs holistic: a mom’s real-life comparison In today’s episode, Allie talks about her experience taking her sick kid to an urgent care and shares how different it was compared to talking to their holistic doctor. In one visit, she left feeling fearful and in another she left feeling empowered. In one, there was belief in our body and in another there was belief in medicine over our body. In one, questions were encouraged where in the other they were met with a cold demeanor. Listen in to hear exactly what her experience was. Subscribe to our email subscription here for weekly mom hacks, marriage conversation starters, get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/24c9d55a-cd34-46d5-8221-99577472da13/Farewell+-+2.PNG Podcast - Homeschooling: Why We Chose To Homeschool In tomorrow’s episode, Allie talks about why they chose to homeschool. She dives into what she originally thought they would do for education for their kids, what shifted to lead her to homeschooling, the pros and cons, and what their homeschool day looks like practically. Subscribe to our email subscription here for weekly mom hacks, marriage conversation starters, get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/f73e23ab-a666-4050-be48-8ee925fb40de/Farewell+-+2.PNG Podcast - A New season, a new direction In today’s episode, Allie talks about what the new direction is for Good Grief, Momma podcast. She talks about what the changes are, what is staying the same, and what to expect in the season to come. If you have ever wondered if this motherhood and marriage thing could be done differenlty, then this season is for YOU! Subscribe to our email subscription here for weekly mom hacks, marriage conversation starters, get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/d98d5541-45e0-4695-a8b8-11a7d377e792/Farewell.png Podcast - Farewell To Our Co-Host Join us for our 4 year anniversary episode! Listen and learn who is taking a step back and who will be moving forward with this amazing podcast! Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/00957d6b-d91d-4cd6-8bd2-f02e2a5176cc/Types.png Podcast - Types of Moms Lots of people have heard of Type A and Type B people. Less have heard about the third which is Type C. In this week’s episode we will talk about all three types and how they apply to us and to motherhood. I am sure if you have been listening even a short while you will know which one Nicole is! None of these descriptions are to judge but to better help moms know their strengths and weaknesses. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/a3d6a85c-8a01-431a-8e49-0a08636344b7/Care.png Podcast - ALLIE SOLO: NO HUSBAND BASHING HERE Have you noticed that it has become a social norm to bash your husbands? Whether it's in person with your friends or on social media, everyone seems to make fun of their husbands. This week Allie walks through why there is no husband bashing on this podcast. We value marriage and we value our husbands. She talks about how we have different strengths but we are working toward the same goal. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/892b4842-607c-4e5b-b95c-23700f779d21/Care.png Podcast - Women Changing the World: Truly Caring for People We interact with some many people on a daily basis. We see cashiers, grocery workers, coaches, teachers, friends, family and even just people crossing the street at the same times as us. For our second week of how women can change the world, we talk about kindness. We talk about the importance of caring for the people in our lives even if they are on the fringes of it. They could also be people we care a great deal about, but they live far away and we do not always know how to support them. Listen and help us try and change the world by adding a little bit more sunshine to the world. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/4f31787b-156a-4ce2-855c-ffd8ea51075a/Hype+.png Podcast - Women Changing the World: Be A Hype Woman As we get older it becomes apparent that everyone needs a true friend. One that sees your strengths, isn’t jealous, isn’t competitive, just supports and loves - a hype woman. The next two weeks we will be talking about how women can change the world. This week we talk about how women need a cheering squad to help them through the hard times and even the day to day struggles of motherhood and marriage. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/c5d4b5dd-30e9-4392-ba38-ed6d73ca9567/Bottle.png Podcast - Allie Solo: My Baby Won’t Take A Bottle This week Allie shares about her struggles and thoughts on her baby refusing bottles. She goes through the metal tug-of-war she has gone through over whether it is important or not for her baby to take a bottle. You can add in your thoughts too, just listen hear now! Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/f4534be0-6bd3-4a29-8400-e33223d62968/90s+Kid.png Podcast - Giving Your kids A 90s Childhood Life can get busy and crazy so fast. Allie and I were talking the other day about how we miss the “good old days” back in the 90s. One landline we had to share, one computer with siblings over your shoulder reading your AIM messages, and lots of time playing outside until the street lights came on. We thought why not bring some of that back for our kids. In this episode we talk about how we want to bring back the best of the 90s for our kids. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/5f369d20-3fe1-4756-b05d-dd87f29d2937/New+Year.png Podcast - New Year Reflections from 2025 We are leaving 2025 behind and heading into a new year. But before we put it behind us for good we wanted to share some of our favorite memories and lessons from 2025. In this episode we will share some funny mom fails, favorite date nights, and much more! Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/edfae3e8-ea34-4fa9-aa87-988103d11761/Media.png Podcast - Marriage in Media There are plenty of different marriages portrayed in movies, televisions, and social media. Some are good, but there are an abundant amount that are bad or unrealistic. In this year’s last episode, Nicole and Allie go through some of the portrayals they have seen recently and what they think about their accuracy. This would be a great episode to send us a text and let us know what portrayals are your favorite or least favorite. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. See you in the new year GGM Family! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/bd02fc4b-b18c-4c05-b519-760c93d1fd33/Media.PNG Podcast - Strength Training for Women with Jonelle utt Nicole has a special guest speaker, Jonelle Utt, a trainer from her gym, 9Round. Listen to our episode as we talk about the importance of strength training for women. Want to learn more use the links below: 9Round Noblesville: Website Instagram Facebook Free Week Pass: text WEEK to 317-219-3456 Personal Training through 9Round - 10% off if you mention the Good Grief Momma Podcast. Sign up for the free week pass & we'll talk more! One free personal training session with Jonelle - email jonelle@9roundnoblesville.com & mention the podcast. Here are the helpful home workout resources mentioned during the episode: 9RoundNOW: online 30-minute circuit workouts; no equipment needed; has video guidance on form/technique; a fantastic full-body workout; $20/mo Learn more: Sign up through our studio, and you'll have access to our trainers. Fitness Stuff for Normal People podcast Eric Roberts Fitness: Instagram YouTube Movement With Julie (Julie Ledbetter) Instagram Online Personal Training: We have personal trainers who work at 9Round but also work with people online (it doesn’t have to be kickboxing). Email jonelle@9roundnoblesville.com and I'd love to connect you! Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/82b9c38e-ace9-42bc-bf98-a47be0afe71b/Proverbs.png Podcast - Proverbs 31 Woman We start our episode by reading Proverbs 31. It is a popular passage because it talks about how to be a good Christian woman. It has numerous examples that seem outdated, but are they? Allie and Nicole are here to help! They read a devotional going through the passage and will share how they apply these characteristics to being a good Christian woman today. Want to read the book too? CLICK HERE Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/9a8b7de7-489f-4e5e-980b-43a19c82d466/Mom+Grace.png Podcast - Mom Guilt vs. Mom Grace Mom guilt is something that follows us around from the moment you get pregnant, “I do not think I ate healthy enough today”, and sticks with us forever, “Why did I yell so much today”. We always want to encourage women to be the best moms that they can be but we also want to shift from mom guilt to mom grace. Motherhood is hard and sometimes we are our own hardest critics. This week we talk about how we are trying to shift from guilt to grace when it comes to our mindset of being a mom. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/7ac68c0f-a4c3-403b-94db-65545bd785d2/Speaker+Amy.png Podcast - Pelvic floor physical therapy: Pregnancy & Postpartum with dr Amy Robinson We are so excited to welcome back guest speaker Dr. Amy Robinson, pelvic floor physical therapist from Restore Your Core PT, and our lovely sponsor. This week Allie and Amy sit down to talk about the importance of pelvic floor physical therapy, especially during pregnancy and postpartum. Learn more about how you can best take care of your body during and after having your next beautiful baby! Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. Click here to check out Amy’s website https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/5b62002f-2f0e-4269-8860-5eda03d789b0/Rush.png Podcast - No Rushing Through life “If I have to rush, then it's a no from me.” Most of society makes a feel like when we have three activities every night, a busting social calendar, and work 60 hours then we are living our best lives. On our episode this week, Allie and Nicole talk about how the opposite might be true. Saving time for your marriage, kids, family and close friends is more important than being the busiest person around. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/9e4583b2-6539-47c5-a304-16b1e0d2f4a3/Faith-2.png Podcast - A Turning point in our Faith Faith has always been important to Allie and Nicole. In recent weeks and months though both of them have found that they have hit a turning point in their faith. In this episode they talk about how they are more invigorated to read the Bible and grow their relationship with God. *DM us at our Good Grief Momma Instagram if you would like a Bible! Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/d01f6236-1d05-4406-b0df-5d7972d3ffa1/Strong+Moms.png Podcast - Strength Training For Mom with beccA BROWN Meet our amazing guest speaker, Becca Brown! She is a physical trainer who is also currently pregnant with her second child. Nicole interviewed her about the importance of strength training as a mom. In this episode, we talked about strength training before, during, and after pregnancy. Listen to this great episode and share with all your momma friends who are thinking, currently or just finishing being pregnant. Connect With Becca on Instagram, her email is Slaytodayfitness@gmail.com, and for a 1 on 1 with Becca Click HERE Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! 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If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/43204242-0bba-4136-9aba-6cc375e62036/Birth+Story.png Podcast - Allie’s Third Birth Story WE ARE BACK!!!! We are happy to be recording again and sharing our stories with you again. This week we will be talking about Allie’s birth story with her third baby, Miss Parker Alexandra. Listen with Nicole for the first time and hear the wonderful story of life! Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/e17a5bd6-2696-47fa-afa4-994b1877a9a4/Love.png Podcast - Legacy of love This week we explore the kind of marriage legacy we want to leave for our kids. We talk about how we want to break generational cycles or what we hope our kids learn from watching our marriage. This is our last episode until Monday, October 6. We are taking a break because Allie is having her third baby! Please sign up for our newsletter so that you can keep up with us during our break. Click HERE to Follow our Newsletter Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/664fca18-bf69-4eac-bdc7-7178039dcc1e/Faith.png Podcast - Raising Kids in the Faith without Forcing it How do we show faith to our kids? Do we take an approach more akin to the person standing on the corner of the street, holding up a sign, and telling people that walk/drive by that they need to repent or they will go to hell? OR do we take an approach that just lets our kids figure it out themselves. OR do we set an example in our daily lives that we hope plants seeds in their hearts? Our episode this week is about how we are raising our kids in faith without forcing it. Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/16116f84-0c11-419e-a56f-57e32319f77e/Mom-2.png Podcast - Mom ConFerence Review Allie and Nicole had a booth at the Connect & Thrive mom conference. We were able to share Good Grief Momma with all those there by enticing people with mom-mocktails! Allie also did an amazing job leading the main panel giving moms some great advice. Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/9447c29e-b549-45f7-b1b6-55f2a8328d30/Guatemala.png Podcast - Nicole’s Trip to Guatemala Guatemala is one of the three countries that Nicole’s company sends on mission trips. This week Allie talks with Nicole about her latest trip which was to El Magey, Zacapa, Guatemala. Nicole share what she did during the week including a fun tourist day in Antigua. Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/36494b6a-b4c8-422d-81f2-97aafe9f3061/Will.png Podcast - Do you have a Will? Have you ever wondered who you would want to have your kids if you and your spouse were no longer able to? This week’s episode we talk about why Allie & Nicole have already created their own wills. We share how we did it and the importance of it to insure our kids futures. This might seem like an unusual topic, but we thought it was an important reminder of preparing for our kids well beings. Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/f3c5dfb2-af9a-4cfa-9a4e-ede63570d385/Identity.png Podcast - What is your identity in? How do you identify? Christian? Mom? Sports Teams? State Pride? School Pride? Politics? When our identity is in unstable things it can be very tumultuous. People getting depressed when their team loses. Or getting into states of anxiety when their political candidate doesn’t win. Fear takes over and we forget who we are. In this episode we talk about the unstable things to have your identity in and, for us, the one stable identity we have found. Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/440b23f6-d678-4c45-a99f-2b6305d5fddb/Jean-2.png Podcast - relationship with your kids while homesCHOOLING VS PUBLIC SCHOOLING WITH Jean Lee Jean Lee joins our podcast this week! She is a visionary leader, blending her experience as a global brand strategist, strength as a serial entrepreneur, and knowledge as a neuroscientist to drive innovation. This week’s episode is about her experience switching to homeschooling with her kids from public school and the changes in her relationships with her kids and their relationships with each other. We also talked about the Midwest Homeschool Expo coming up that is in Indianapolis and how connecting with other homeschool families is key for support, organization, and community. Link to her website, Midwest Homeschool Expo tickets, and Mom’s Workshop Tickers: Click HERE Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/6bd8bb1e-be80-4dd2-bfc3-2691dd21fe61/Summer.png Podcast - Summertime Fun! Summer is here and we would love to share with you some of our favorite summer time activities. In this episode we talk about the free, the fun, and the fantastic things we like to do with our kids over the summer. If you are local wait until the end to hear some of our favorite local activities to do! Also, visit our blog page to see a full list of all the things we talk about in the episode. 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No matter what age, it is a hard conversation to have with your kids. Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/a49a1292-536a-45d7-8c56-a27b83142cfa/Entrepreneurship.png Podcast - Motherhood and Entrepeneurship We had a guest speaker, Tasha Eizinger, this week who had a great conversation with Allie. This episode they talked about motherhood and entrepreneur. Tasha is speaker, author, and connector and will be your biggest fan if you need her to be. Get to know Tasha Eizinger: Website: tashaeizinger.com & thelittleshot.com Facebook: @thelittleshot Instagram: @tashaeizinger LinkedIn: @tashaeizinger Our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy is giving our listeners a special offer. If you mention the Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off of a 60-minute evaluation or $50 off of a 90-minute evaluation. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/2dbfffbc-2138-4dc5-88a5-2643c96da13e/Motherhood.png Podcast - Portrayal of Motherhood in Media When we see motherhood on the news or social media or even in artwork now in the 2020s, it is all sad and sometimes even depressing. Showing that motherhood is too hard and even “hell”, but in our episode today we talk about how we think it is the opposite. As Allie will share, “Hard does not mean bad”. 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Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/8e06b159-3f0f-43d2-aa4e-8f4316cca2eb/COVID-2.png Podcast - Nicole’s Favorite, Reshare: Nicole’s Bad Day We are continuing the celebration one more week! We have loved getting to share our lives with listeners for the last 3 years. This week we will hear Nicole’s favorite episode from late in 2024. She chose to share about having a No Good, Very Bad Day just like in the book with Alexander. It is her favorite because she can now look back and laugh at how bad it was. We hope you enjoy listening if its your first time or if its your second or maybe their if you liked it as much as Nicole! Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/32b59b2f-a532-411a-af5d-9c260bcdd891/COVID.png Podcast - Allie’s favorite, reshare: Our lives since covid We are still celebrating three years of having our podcast! We wanted to share some of our favorite episodes so far with you. So the next two weeks, we will be sharing old episodes in hopes to share them with new audiences and as fond memories for OG listeners. Allie chose today's reshare episode because she feels like this one gives a very good picture of who Allie and Nicole are as people in a short episode. We hope you enjoy! Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! ALSO, CONGRATULATIONS TO MADISON FOR WINNING THE 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY GIVEAWAY! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/7643f4ce-9a59-4a1a-987d-3933dddf8fdd/Anniversary.png Podcast - it’s our 3 Year Anniversary! It is finally here! We have made it to our three year podcast anniversary! We want to thank all of our listeners and those who have helped us get to where we are today. (See Link Below) In this episode we talk about how to be spontaneous even when it’s not our strong suit. Thanks to our Supporters: Restore Your Core ABCs of Motherhood Keeping Up with Carmel Don’t forget to enter to win our giveaway! Check out our 3 year anniversary reel on our Instagram Account for details Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/d4538484-17f6-4d9b-8fe4-0829ee1b2220/Allie.png Podcast - Get to know your host: Allie Now it’s time to get to know Allie. Nicole interviews her as we spend some time learning about Allie outside of her being a mom and wife. This is our last episode before our big 3 year anniversary episode. Let’s get excited!!! Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/9ce90ed8-bc1d-4eb5-8b20-38cdeac56a0f/Nicole.png Podcast - Get to Know your host: Nicole We are gearing up for our 3 year anniversary. On our podcast we talk a lot about who we are moms and wives, but we do not always talk about who we are outside of that. This week we get to know Nicole a little bit better as Allie interviews her. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/ecfa1380-e01a-4a83-9398-4bcb54e4fe8a/Topics+3.png Podcast - How to Talk to your kids about hard Topics: Part 3 For our final episode in our “How to talk to your kids” series, Allie is back and her and Nicole talk about disabilities. Nicole has a daughter with a physical disability and Allie worked with adults with intellectual disabilities for 14 years. In this episode we share how we talk to our kids and other kids about people who are differently abled. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/4f1d63d2-feb7-40bd-96b9-5b7ea2188d82/Topics+2.png Podcast - how to talk to your kids about Hard Topics with melissa luepke: Part 2 Melissa Luepke and Nicole had such a great conversation that it continues in this week’s episode. In this episode they talk about how to talk to your kids about loss. Losing in sports, academics and in arts can be hard to stomach, but it is a part of life. They also talk about how to talk to your kids about romantic relationships. Teaching your kids the importance a healthy marriage and a healthy way of finding that forever partner. Resources discussed in episode: How to talk so kids will listen & Listen so kids will talk [Click Here] The Five Love Languages of Children [Click Here] Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/6b892a85-a188-48ec-b1f6-400fad631174/Topics+1.png Podcast - How to talk to your kids about Hard Topics with melissa luepke: Part 1 Some topics are just not easy to talk to your kids about. Thank you to Melissa Luepke for being our guest speaker. She is a wife and mother of 3 teenagers, and came to share her wisdom with us moms. She is also a Director of Christian Education at Nicole’s church and has worked with youth for 20+ years. She and Nicole talk about lots of hard topics. In this episode they talk about how to talk to your kids about grief and how to talk to your kids about their bodies. Resources discussed in episode: How to talk so kids will listen & Listen so kids will talk [Click Here] The Five Love Languages of Children [Click Here] Thanks to our sponsor! Fit4Mom North Indy check them out on Instagram, Facebook, or their website Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/709f9c4a-fdbe-4d55-af9a-49cfd86e7760/Triumph.png Podcast - What We’re Leaving Behind: Lessons From Last Year in marriage and parenting This episode we spend time reflecting on challenges and triumphs we had in 2024. We share how we can move forward with the good and to grow from the not so good. It’s good to remember both and to learn from it. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/45c3c4ed-0e0f-4309-8d48-dbbecdf6066f/Survive+2025.png Podcast - How to Thrive, Not Just Survive, 2025 It’s a new year and we need to set our focus on things we can do to better ourselves. How can we focus more on our children, spend more time with our husbands, and live a healthier lifestyle. Listen to our episode about our goals for 2025 and how we plan to accomplish them. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/2dba93c0-5262-4d9d-8c60-8bbc11be63a8/Year+Review.png Podcast - Year In Review Enjoy our last episode of the season! We talk about our holiday plans and all the fun things we enjoyed this year. From kid milestones to favorite podcast episodes. We will be taking a few weeks break to spend time with family over the holidays. We will see you again January 13! Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Episodes Referenced: Guests: Michelle/Sleepyhead Solutions, AJ Hopper/Author, Danielle Smith/Anxious Baker, Jen/ABCs of Motherhood/Spring Cleaning, Stacia Scott/Postpartum Care USA Allie’s Favorites: Guard Your Heart, Our Lives Since COVID, Benefits of Marriage Nicole’s Favorites: The Obession of Millenials and Their Books, Nicole’s Bad Day and Allie’s Revelation, Date Night Ideas Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off a 50 minute evaluation or $50 off a 90 minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/ae4c7143-4c15-4f15-aa2f-aa804ccc96e4/Fight.png Podcast - Fights Worth Having Some people believe that if you and your spouse never fight than you have the perfect marriage. In this episode we talk about how some fights are important and when handled the right way can actually better your marriage. We share some of our pettiest fights and some of best solutions to ending a fight. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off a 50 minute evaluation or $50 off a 90 minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/8d5d95fb-3eb9-417b-bc91-5741c4e634ac/Pastor-2.png Podcast - Youth Pastor Shenanigans Have you ever slapped a person in the face with a banana? This week we talk about all the fun things that happened when we did church ministry and when we were youth in the church. If you want to here our crazy stories then this is the perfect episode to jump into! Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off a 50 minute evaluation or $50 off a 90 minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/f81ee466-3ac5-4bea-9690-bd8f6666187f/History.png Podcast - Knowing History It is important to know your history, but it is also important to know the history of the world. In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about their mutual love of history. They talk about why it’s important to know what’s going on in the world, why its important to know the history of where you live, and why it’s important to know about your personal family history. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off a 50 minute evaluation or $50 off a 90 minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/b1bbb417-10b8-43ac-b4ac-164c3ffb75f9/Panama.png Podcast - Panama Trip Takeaways Nicole tells us all about her mission trip to Panama. She shares what she did on her trip and some interesting takeaways that she got from being in a foreign country. In this episode, she shares that many things she learned about Panama would interest Allie and her current lifestyle. Listen to Allie hearing about this trip for the first time along with you! Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off a 50 minute evaluation or $50 off a 90 minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/568b97fa-dc48-45ec-b0b4-71a837e27ad0/Prepare.png Podcast - Are We over-preparing our kids for Life? Where the line is between preparing kids and letting them grow naturally? There is this tension between preparing kids for future responsibilities and letting them just be kids. Listen to Allie’s solo episode about how she try to balance on this line. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off a 50 minute evaluation or $50 off a 90 minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/0c9ef819-ddf1-4855-bab6-afdf49f0458b/Books+Books.png Podcast - THE OBSESSION OF MILLENNIALS AND THEIR BOOKS When did reading become popular??? Nicole and Allie talk about how in the last year or so, reading books has become more and more popular. Everything from romance, smut, fantasy, autobiographies and more! We get a little silly and share some of our favorite series, genres and authors. Join us this episode for all the fun! Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off a 50 minute evaluation or $50 off a 90 minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/9e96d913-6837-4873-9a83-afceabfc9bc7/Gut.png Podcast - Allie Solo: Trust Your Gut In today's episode, Allie talks about trusting your gut, which in her life is synonymous to the Holy Spirit. You instinctively know when someone is creepy, when someone is lying, and when you are being called to do something. We have just been trained to ignore our gut. Reconnecting with our gut will lead to us, our families, and our community being better off for it. Learning to recognize and listen to our gut is key! Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off a 50 minute evaluation or $50 off a 90 minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/5d3e3986-e07e-4e98-9540-75a384cf314c/Heart.png Podcast - Guard Your heart Covid brought on a lot of new issues for the world. But one issue, especially in the US, seems to go unmentioned. Since covid hatefulness has skyrocketed and loving your neighbor has gone down the tubes. In this episode we talk about how we wish we could bring some of the love back and how we are trying to guard our hearts against the hate. Join in with your GGM community on the Love Challenge we issue at the end of this episode. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off a 50 minute evaluation or $50 off a 90 minute evaluation. The Pour Over News Email Subscription Link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/d2fbec75-13d2-436f-a26a-95e9080f2772/Life.png Podcast - Nicole’s bad day and allie’s revelation Do you remember the book about Alexander? The boy who had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. Well, in this episode we will discuss how Nicole had one of those days. We hope it is a reminder to everyone that sometimes days are hard but we still love momming and our marriages. Hope you get a kick out of some of the crazy events of the day! Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off a 50 minute evaluation or $50 off a 90 minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/b363181e-3156-4734-a8ab-20b8c8edf8cc/Compare.png Podcast - Comparison Culture Often we look at other people, for us mainly other moms, and wonder if we measure up. Most of the time we are basing our comparisons on small amounts of time spent with someone or even people we see on social media. This is not healthy and most of the time we are comparing ourselves to people without knowing their whole story. This episode we share some of our bigger insecurities and share ways we are trying to stop comparing ourselves to others. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off a 50 minute evaluation or $50 off a 90 minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/d4f0d7fa-a639-4e7d-8c0c-8b42e6004833/Health.png Podcast - Healthy Lifestyle Many times when people are trying to get healthy, they try dieting. This if fine if this diet is something you plan to do the rest of your life, but not if it will only last as few months. Others focus on working out and do worry about food. In our opinion getting healthy is much more than all of that. In this episode we talk about different things we are doing to live a healthier lifestyle. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off a 50 minute evaluation or $50 off a 90 minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/7023c0b5-5898-4b6f-83f3-9d0946628f5e/Health-2.png Podcast - Sleepyhead Solutions with Michelle Connor Sleep ConSultant: Part 2 Week 2 of learning amazing things about sleep. Getting our kids to sleep can be stressful. Especially if they were once sleeping through the night or if our previous kids slept well. Listen to another amazing week of learning from our favorite sleep therapist! Want to use Michelle’s services? Use GGMomma to get 15% off Follow Her On Instagram Sleepyhead Solutions Website Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $25 off a 50 minute evaluation or $50 off a 90 minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/9949c208-07fc-4e01-bd1b-ecf2ec93f157/Health-2.png Podcast - Sleepyhead solutions with Michelle Conner sleep consultant: part 1 Michelle, sleep consultant from Sleepyhead Solitions, joins us today to talk all about sleep! When you aren’t sleeping everything is affected. In part 1, she talks about what a sleep consultant is, how to establish good sleep patterns with your kids, sleep regressions and much more! Want to use Michelle’s services? Use GGMomma to get 15% off Follow Her On Instagram Sleepyhead Solutions Website Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/0c120638-8ce1-4404-864c-0dbc1a952b1a/Parents.png Podcast - GentLe Parenting What is gentle parenting??? In this episode we talk about our views on the subject and the definitions that we use. We know that it is hard to raise kids and every parent wants to do it in a way that shows love but also helps their kids learn how to become good adults/people. We talk a lot about how we are trying to do just that. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/647d9a78-7d74-4d9d-9020-06eae69f1bc8/Mom+Author.png Podcast - Local Mom Entrepreneur: AJ Hooper Becoming a mom is hard. Many people underestimate how difficult it will be. Our guest speaker, AJ Hooper, talks with Allie about how hard motherhood can be. They also discuss how best to handle the twists and turns. AJ talks about how all of the ups and downs convinced her to write a book about being a first time mom. Connect with AJ on Instagram, Facebook and buy her book on Amazon. Email her at theajhopper@gmail.com to get a free digital copy of her book! Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/9e8a8190-872c-4e92-b66a-f52b83101ea2/Unpopular.png Podcast - Unpopular Parent Opinions When you become a parent you need to make rules and choices for your family. These rules may be different then ones other families have. In this episode we talk about some of the choices and rules that we have that might be unpopular. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/67b5b977-f27f-460e-bc24-dbd29f54ad86/School.png Podcast - HomeSchool vs Public School: Part 2 Another walk down GGM podcast memory lane! Back in 2022 we talked about why we wanted to homeschool (Allie) or send our kids to public school (Nicole). We are now two years into both of the avenues that we chose and we wanted to update our listeners. We are still happy with our choices and you should listen to this episode and learn why! Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/95c4b5da-ebe1-47d9-ade1-e401971b238e/Covid.png Podcast - our lives since covid Our VERY FIRST episode we talk about the COVID-19 pandemic. We talked about how we handled the pandemic in the moment. This episode is an update on that. We talk about how our lives have been changed in the last four years because of what we learned and experienced during the pandemic. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/e7c62062-e97a-44bc-a1cb-34ac0c9b5e05/Rest.png Podcast - When Do we Rest? When do you rest? We work a 9-5 or we have our kids all day and then we sometimes have our weekends if they are not filled with playdates, sports, and chores. When do we find time to slow down with our families, our husbands, ourselves, or when do we give our kids time to just relax. In this episode we will address all of it! Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/ffdbfcb5-1b10-40bc-88aa-76d0e164e603/Cookies.png Podcast - Local Mom Entrepreneur: Danielle Smith Starting your own business can be daunting but it is even harder to do when you are a mom. We are starting a new series where once a month we will interview a local moms (local for us - Hamilton County, IN). These amazing women started businesses while balancing being a mother as well. Our first guest in Danielle Smith a local cookie baker. She shares how she started her company The Anxious Baker. If you are looking for some yummy cookies to bring to your next party, birthday, or backyard cookout then contact her through her Instagram and Website. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/3da8cd93-4c01-4481-9f5e-b0a49b6e0228/College.png Podcast - COllege Options When we were in high school *cough*, 15+ years ago, the pressure to go to a 4 year college was very high. It was looked down upon to go to community college or online school, and it was seen as bad to go to a trade school or straight into a job. In this episode, we talk about how we hope your kids will choose the option that works best for them. We talk about how there is not a bad option as long as it fits their passion and skills. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/206c8b6d-c5e3-40e8-abe9-dfc320c44343/Mistakes.png Podcast - Letting Kids Make Mistakes Letting your kids make mistakes is hard. When is the risk too high? When is it appropriate to step aside and let them choose? In this episode we talk about how our parents and our life experiences have influenced the way we let our kids make mistakes. These are not a cut and dry ways to handle your kids choices but what we have personally experienced. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1784ac4c-a707-44f8-95ad-c5c3b938decc/Influences.png Podcast - Influences on our Kids One things most parents want to do for their kids is protect them. This includes making sure to surround them with people we trust. Not just adults but the kids they play with and the shows they watch. This episode we talk about how we discern the who might be the best influences in our kids lives. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/a717d38d-c5b1-493a-80cc-3c2c3cc4e7b5/Dates.png Podcast - Marriage Series: Date Nights As the saying goes, “Never stop dating your spouse”. In this episode we talk about some of our favorite dates that we have been on with our husbands. We discuss fun stay at home ideas, fancy dinners and all the dates in-between. Head to our blog and you will see our full list of 50 different date ideas! Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/88941c99-4c61-473d-9dfe-6aeb31d71848/Holidays.png Podcast - Marriage Series: What to do for the holidays Holidays can be stressful even when you don’t have kids, but when you add distance to grandma’s house and naps times things get even more complicated. In this episode we discuss how we make time for our extended family during the holidays while also not forgetting to focus on our immediate family. If your family lives close or far you always need to have a plan for the holidays, even if it changes year to year or holiday to holiday. Subscribe to our email subscription here and get blog posts early, behind the scenes info, early merch drop information and so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/b6ea5053-ad86-4c29-ac48-11840f08c176/Benefits-2.png Podcast - Marriage Series: BeneFits of Marriage Research from the Institute of Family Studies shows that 1 in 4 40 year olds have never been married. It also showed an increase fear in having a family. This shocked us! In this episode we talk about why we think there is many benefits to marriage. Article Link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/16a9f404-3de0-4743-a826-00f1340395cf/Wife.png Podcast - Secure in Being A Wife When you first get married there are some uncertainties of what your roles are and what being together forever will look like. Now that we are 9-10 years into marriage we feel much more secure in being a wife. In this episode we will talk about how we have grown as spouses and feel more confident in our roles as wives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/d94ca716-f3e8-4e23-8a27-452b6cc1a955/Woman.png Podcast - Secure in Being a Woman Being secure in your personality, your body and your faith is really hard. This episode we talk about being secure in being women, hear us ROAR! It is hard to be confident in yourself and now that we are in our 30s we feel like we know what it means to be ourselves. We still have doubts and room to improve but feeling more secure now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/82869fea-5bea-40e3-940a-07719f92a29f/Mom.png Podcast - Secure in Being a Mom If you are worried that you are a good mom then you are probably a good mom. This episode we talk about how we are more secure now that we are in our 30s about being moms. We have both had two babies now and trust or mom instincts a little bit more. By no means are we perfect but we also know that when we mess up our kids will not be ruined for life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/f5d9273f-a347-4db7-80d6-958217327911/30s+.png Podcast - Why I’m loving my 30s Hitting 30 used to be a scary thought but now it feels like a blessing! Listen to Allie’s solo episode that will kick off our series on being secure in who we are as moms, women, and wives. In this episode she talks about being more confident and secure in her 30s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/68c5cb1c-847a-4fbf-b7e1-f3699c586adb/faith+.png Podcast - Faith in Parenting Being a parent is hard! When you are deciding how you will respond to a situation or how you will teach your kids it is difficult. In this episode we talk about how our Christian faith affects how we parent. We talk about how it helps ups make choices with “What Would Jesus Do” in our minds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/b7890a1f-d911-4d3c-abf3-95ae6ef2f88e/How+Many+Kids.png Podcast - How many Kids do you want? Often times in marriage counseling or even when a couple is dating they talk about having kids. They talk about what they want to happen before they have kids, how long they want to wait, how they want to raise them, etc. A topic not always brought up though is how many kids do they want? I think the reason this question not being asked more is because how do you know when you are done? During this episode Allie and I discuss how we have come to decide, or attempt to decide, how many kids we want. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/4ba0c1e5-5e23-4384-a90c-e8365bc28ab0/Bedtime.png Podcast - Bedtime Routines PJs, brush your teeth, bath, story time, and prayers. These are just a few of the things we talk about this week as we share our bedtime routines. Note that not everyone has to do the same thing but these things work best for our families. We hope it will help you get your kids to bed and sleeping well! Thanks to our sponsor Restore Your Core Physical Therapy! If you mention Good Grief, Momma podcast you will get $50 off a 90 minute evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/99754bc0-565a-40e7-b8b3-dd10c6bfad8d/Happy+Anniversary.png Podcast - 2 Year anniversary episode It is crazy to think that its been two years since we started this podcast! This week we will be talking about some of our fails, worries, and successes in motherhood and marriage. We also want to say thanks to all of those who have listened since the beginning and all of you who have joined us more recently! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/0ad9c976-153c-444d-a8f4-9dc9445cdf9b/Sex+Ed.png Podcast - Sex Ed with Allie and Nicole There seems to be such a lack of knowledge these days about our own bodies. Is there really a group of people in the US who think you can get pregnant through your belly button??? This week’s episode we will talk about some of our opinions and personal experiences and how we plan on explaining these things to our kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/96e0abb4-2e72-47e1-b452-10166cae088f/Feelings.png Podcast - “YouR Feelings are not Valid” Feelings ARE valid but when those feelings lead to inappropriate or even unlawful actions then we have a problem. Our episode this week we will talk about how just because you HAVE a feeling does not give you the right to act however you want. This message is not just for your kids but for adults as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/3ac86906-b63c-49e5-8c14-c6f55b1617a2/Spring+Cleaning+2.png Podcast - Spring Cleaning challenge with Jen from the ABCs of Motherhood Do you desperately need help with ideas on how to organize your life and house? Looking for quick meal prep ideas and routines that will make the craziness of motherhood just a little bit easier? Then this week’s episode is for you! Allie will be talking with Jen from ABCs of Motherhood. They will be talking about her blog and all the great tips that are availble to you and will go into detail on how you can join along with Jen as she does her spring cleaning challenge. Use the link below if you would like to learn more about what Jen does! Join the Spring Cleaning Challenge and Get Great Tips for Motherhood at https://www.theabcsofmotherhood.com/ Follow her on instagram: ABCs of Motherhood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/c7a4b815-74a6-46b1-9300-bca4c95c28d2/PC+World.png Podcast - Living in a PC World When you say anything, post anything, do anything, you have to worry about how someone else will take it. It doesn’t matter if you were targeting that audience, talking to them directly or even trying for them to hear at all. If you say something that another person does not agree with then you are might be looking at major trouble. Listen to our next episode as we talk about how we cannot seem to talk freely anymore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/86a3f20a-e645-4812-8291-73b9de6a150a/Gifts.png Podcast - A New Way of Looking at Gifts Giving gifts is not an easy task especially among adults. In this episode we talk about some new ways to give gifts to your family and friends. We go through ideas outside of they typical toys, gift cards, and clothes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/deb2a78d-e0c9-4977-9da2-d810dcbad518/Mom+Perks.png Podcast - MOM Perks So often we hear about the down sides to being a mom or the stresses that come with having young children. In this episode, we share some of our favorite and fun upsides of being a mom. Join us as we look at the silver linings of having applesauce and crackers in our purses and cars all the time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/9d454cb0-cdbf-4156-9021-76977b69ddda/Goals.png Podcast - Goals Setting For The Year We are a few weeks into the new year. In this episode, we talk about goals that you can set to help you better prepare for the next year. After listening to this episode we hope you will take some time to sit down with your spouse or good friend and discuss goals for your family, finances, and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/2e7fc097-509b-4fc8-a339-a1d51b37819e/Postnatal+Depletion.png Podcast - Postnatal Depletion Syndrome with Guest Stacia Scott On today’s episode we have Stacia Scott, NP, from Postpartum Care USA is back on the podcast! It’s been a year since she started Postpartum Care USA and she’s back to update us on how it has been going and to go into detail on what postnatal depletion syndrome is. So many moms are walking around depleted of nutrients postpartum and explaining away their symptoms. All of these things can usually be explained by understanding postnatal depletion syndrome. Stacia goes into what it is and how we can combat it. Check out Postpartum Care USA here (http://ppcareusa.com/) and mention Good Grief, Momma Podcast to get 10% off their services! Also, follow along with her Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/postpartumcare_usa) Interested in reading more about postnatal depletion? Check out the Postnatal Depletion Cure (http://a.co/d/0NejA)! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/03640d7d-2ec8-4db4-90a4-5f114380caf8/3+Questions+.png Podcast - You Need to answer these 3 Questions… Get out a paper and pen or the notes app on your phone! This episode we will be asking our audience three questions. We will be answering these questions as well and sharing our answers. This is a fun quiz to take with your spouse or even your best friend. We hope it makes you laugh as much as it made us laugh! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/ec26634f-4abc-4a52-8c37-b2dc9c572325/90s+Kids-3.png Podcast - 90s Kids You know your a 90s kid when…you were excited to get photos developed at CVS or when you if you made up dances to songs like “Bye, Bye, Bye” or “Oops, I Did It Again”. If you are a 90s kids, then this episode will make you reminisce and laugh about the “good old days”. Join us on a walk down memory lane or learn some history if you are GenZ/GenAlpha. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/36b01b18-1d1a-4ea7-9ae8-d0adca40dbd1/90s+Kids-2.png Podcast - Fear for Safety In general women have more fear of their well being than men do. Lots of situations that men wouldn’t blink an eye at, women think about deeply. This episode we will discuss some of the things we do to stay safe when we are alone or alone with our kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/4b2983f8-26dc-4b50-9bde-a43456b1f3ac/Sacrifices.png Podcast - Sacrifices of a Stay at Home Mom Being a stay at home mom doesn’t seem to be as valued as it should in today's society. It’s almost looked down on staying at home. “Are you “just” a stay at home mom?” Is a common question that people ask. It is a sacrifice to both stay at home and to work, it just looks different, and yet working moms are valued but stay at home moms aren’t always valued. Today’s episode we will talk about some of the sacrifices we make being the parent that stays at home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/0d108fd6-eeb3-4ea0-ad5d-41507b3087e1/Sacrifices.png Podcast - Pressure for the “Fancy” Life Have you ever felt the pressure to have the nicest decor in your house, designer clothes for you and your kids, and to travel to the most exotic vacation locations. In this episode we will be talk about the pressures we feel in our lives. The “fear of missing out” is so strong especially with social media showing us what we do not have but wish we did. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1795b5a4-8016-41b3-9bd4-3920b0490df1/Marriage.png Podcast - “In my mom era” Couples make intentional mindset choices and commitments all the time in marriage. These commitments create phases in life. This episode we will talk about some of the “Eras” in our lives. Also, keep your ears open to hear about our Special Christmas Giveaway! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1b50b16f-9c53-4093-bcdd-6ddba795e6af/Default+Parent.png Podcast - Default Parent “Default parent” refers to the one parent (often, the one who stays home) becomes the go-to person for all matters related to the children, from attending to their day-to-day needs, to managing their schedules, health, and well-being. Many people who are considered the default parent complain about it but in the episode we talk about how it is more of a hard truth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/78b83963-cbd4-4c82-be5f-66baa7af27dd/Culture-3.png Podcast - Girl Math (& More) The social media topic of the day is “girl math”. This episode we will talk about what we agree with about “girl math”. We will also talk about some other important types of “math” like mom, bottle, husband, and kid. Follow along and let us know if you can relate to any of these kinds of math. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/9bb84cc4-410a-46ef-92e5-2f55ec35ce2e/Culture-2.png Podcast - NESTING PARTIES Every one loves a party! This episode we talk about the best kind of party ever: a nesting party! Instead of throwing your friends who are pregnant with their second kid a sprinkle, you can throw them a nesting party. Listen to our episode to learn more about this cool new concept. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/c53a51f0-3ec3-49fa-a12f-84a2562dc51e/Culture.png Podcast - Allie’s Solo: Achievement Culture Why do we fill our schedules with so many things? What message is that sending to us and what message are we sending to our kids with that? In this solo, Allie talks about how she struggles with finding her identity in all of the “things” that she does and accomplishes. She also talks about how the change has to start with her so that the stress of overcommitting doesn’t transfer to her kids. There is also a special interview with her son Pax from last year when he was 3 years old. It's too adorable to miss! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/4d6ae074-f1de-4f8e-b895-b168f7a422c2/Marriage+Advice.png Podcast - Nicole Solo: Marriage Advice Marriage is hard and you love each other but not sure how to make things work. Sometimes all you need is a little perspective or advice. This episode is Nicole sharing some of her advice for marriage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1c2d6045-5809-4a25-8a75-47b529badb85/17F07CDB-AB0C-469D-A319-C648CF2AD5E5.png Podcast - a healthy marriage doesn’t happen by accident with Allie’s Husband In today's episode, Allie talks with her husband Nathan about how a healthy marriage doesn't happen by accident. They talk about the different boundaries/standards they have put in place to protect their marriage from infidelity, to protect their communication with each other, and to protect from growing apart. Their marriage certainly isn't perfect, but they put effort in to keeping it healthy. Listen in and let them know what you think! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/a24632d9-b494-4d89-b557-bacf5096fd32/Every+Moment+Matters.png Podcast - Every Moment Matters Our lives always seem to be going by too fast. This episode we talk to you about how we try to slow down and be intentional with our time. We talk about spending time and making momemts with husbands, children, yourself and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/8ec58363-a8f3-4219-b748-0bc27b85707c/World+Revolving+Around+You.png Podcast - Smartest person in the room This week’s episode is about making sure you are not the smartest person you know. We talk about the people in our lives that we get our wisdom from, knowing that we are not all knowing. We hope that by listening you will discover who in your life can help make you wiser. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/0752e505-7b2b-4767-9969-e6d4f087c526/World+Revolving+Around+You.png Podcast - The World Does Not Revolve around You This week’s episode we are talking about how to raise our kids with kindness and love, but without them becoming self-centered. People are so quick to jump on someone who has a different opinion because they think the world revolves around them. We discuss how we can raise our kids to be better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/6603b968-93f3-4163-86a9-d70d6a05a765/Golden+Rule+.png Podcast - The Golden RUle This week’s episode we are talking about how people are willing to complain about problems but not always willing to do anything to change things. Allie and Nicole talk about some of the problems they deal with most in their lives and how they plan to be a part of the change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/8716ae42-e9be-4bc7-98d0-20ce78313525/Nicole+Solo+Natalie.png Podcast - Nicole Solo: Interacting with People with Disabilities In this solo episode, Nicole talks about the Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to interacting with a person with a disability. She breaks it down really simple and gives examples that she has experienced with her own daughter who is in a wheel chair. Links from the episode: Growing Up With Harper Mae Instagram Sofia Sienna Smith Instagram Michael Bower Facebook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/5e21c4c1-0e4f-42c6-908d-d225e481efa7/Allie+Solo+Labor.png Podcast - Allie’s Solo: Being InDuCED (without Pitocin) In this solo episode, Allie shares her labor story with her second child, Peyton. She specifically talks about how she went through her labor without Pitocin. There are some moms who do not know there is another way so we hope this helps pregnant mommas out there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/e1d84edd-deb7-4361-a2b6-f162f105b5d0/Babysitters.png Podcast - babysitters This week Nicole and Allie dive into all the questions they had when starting to look for babysitters. How do you know where to find people, how much to pay, do you leave food out for them, etc. So many things to consider! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/f280f3aa-054f-4d5c-b997-9e8825c1d976/0C03AA63-A827-4458-8E2D-45E1E28A45D4.png Podcast - feeding our kids In this episode Allie and Nicole talk about all the funny things that happen while feeding your kids. Allie talks about the funny stories she has had so far figuring out breastfeeding in public and Nicole talks about how Nora eats on the run. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/5cd7f501-43dd-4564-8cc1-764a3675477f/Episode+9+Wanna+Be+Friends.png Podcast - current purpose in life Nicole and Allie talk about their current purpose in life. They talk about how their purpose has shifted based on what season of life they are in and how neither of them really expected to be where they are right now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/ad2f6aba-826f-4a3d-88f3-3f9df35b80c6/0D61DF09-82D3-46FE-957B-E2569AF88B85.png Podcast - iPad’s for kids In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about why their kids do not have personal iPads and why they have not intention of getting them one in the near future. They talk about their two main reasons for this choice and what screen time looks like in their houses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/6604423f-46ee-4d8e-8ca6-ce452e3b2802/AD636BF2-5003-4DF0-8C9D-AA4B0CF2FA67.png Podcast - Mental Health: Interview with Shelbi Gabbard of Blooming Emotions, LLC On today's episode we have a chat with Shelbi Gabbard MA, LMHC, ATR-P of Blooming Emotions, LLC. She talks about the commons reasons kids come to a therapist, how we as parents can help support our kids mental health, and quick tips on how to handle big emotions with our kids. You don't want to miss this one! Check out Blooming Emotions, LLC at her website and Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/9c95abd9-1059-499e-85e5-d9d0e3e9053b/17E85E7E-0932-4547-9056-2D9F033D260A.png Podcast - millennial vs boomers Nicole and Allie talk about the differences they've noticed between them and their parents generations. From lawn jarts to gender reveals and everything in between. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/2d3dbbbb-6a66-4e96-9a49-99b57ecc895f/Episode+9+Wanna+Be+Friends.png Podcast - solo Allie: the hardest thing i’ve ever done In today's solo episode, Allie talks about the hardest thing she's ever done: parenting. She talks about how hard it is to always put yourself second, to manage your own emotions while disciplining, and her not so great eating habits. While parenting is the hardest thing she's ever done, it's also the most rewarding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/74bb63f0-edfa-4184-bb12-c0c08ce8ea16/Episode+9+Wanna+Be+Friends.png Podcast - Allie’s baby #2 birth story In today's episode, Allie shares the birth story of her new baby, Peyton. She talks about having to be induced, going without an epidural, and much more. Listen in to hear why the phrase "cheese pizza" was shouted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/21b26a27-3045-4fd6-8dac-ab64a6f7de38/Episode+9+Wanna+Be+Friends.png Podcast - solo Nicole: grief In this solo Nicole episode, Nicole talks about the different forms of grief she has experienced in her life thus far. She talks about the grief of losing a loved one, of having a sick loved one and of having a sick child. In sharing, she hopes to let others know that they are not alone in their grief. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/cf5ee9b6-fd9a-4d57-b82e-c75bba86e708/Episode+9+Wanna+Be+Friends.png Podcast - mother’s day: being an involved grandparent In this special Mother's Day episode, Nicole interviews Donna, a wonderful and involved grandma. Listen in to hear all about what it looks like to be an involved grandparent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/a4b5f804-cedb-4173-9c38-faa54645ecee/C0CA2011-A740-41BE-ADFD-D2EE79E4C7D5.png Podcast - correcting other people’s kids In this episode Nicole and Allie talk about the awkward moments when they have to correct other people's kids. Too often there are times when parent's don't seem to be around to correct their kids and Nicole or Allie have had to step in. In one instance, Allie talks about correcting a bully at an indoor playground. Nicole talks about how she had to teach her daughter to tell people not to touch her wheel chair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/a3ec126a-1f25-42dd-9c1c-8ffc33046648/Episode+9+Wanna+Be+Friends.png Podcast - our philosophy on marriage vs society’s In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about their philosophy on marriage. They dive into their thoughts on wives submitting to their husbands, the differences between men and women, and division of labor in marriage. Do you agree with them or no? Listen in to find out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/6510e1b6-51c9-450b-a74d-62886a19ac30/F6DE8BA7-2BF8-4A57-8BFE-3F37ADD5F15D.png Podcast - more about our husbands In this episode Nicole and Allie talk about their husbands. They talk about baby mooning, their husbands sports obsessions, any double standards that exist with husbands v wives, and if their kids react differently to their husbands than they do with them. Listen in to hear all about it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/031e6e0c-1756-4255-99cf-57c3eaa02924/962F33E2-F2AA-4FBD-8F53-2454583B736A.png Podcast - independent play, nap regressions, and potty training In this episode, Nicole and Allie talk about a few different things that they are currently or recently have gone through with their kids. Allie talks about the struggle to get her son to play independently and talks about the 3 year old nap regression they went through. Nicole talks about the attempt to get independent play into her oldest daughter's schedule and starting of potty training for her youngest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/8505adf6-3edd-4252-98bc-f166e7b09d5e/FE8F7620-E14B-46F9-8488-0E5F7EF004AF.png Podcast - Differences with the second child As Allie's due date is approaching she is thinking about all of the things she has done already and will do differently with her second child. Nicole talks about the things she has chosen to do differently with her second child as well. What did you do differently with your second child? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1680486973940-UINQFK917C6VWVQACS12/55856B81-5990-4057-A2A1-4054CF56437D.png Podcast - let’s talk about sex In this episode, Nicole and Allie dive into the discussion of sex. Our society is saturated in sex (movie, tv, songs, etc) but when it comes to actual important conversation about sex, we are lacking. Parents are missing out on the important conversations with their kids about sex. Spouses are shying away from important conversations about sex with each other. And us women in general shy away from talking about problems with sex or questions about sex. Listen in to hear their thoughts on all of these and more. Follow along with them on Instagram @allieaemmons and @nicole_sinders_n4 Special thanks and shout out to our sponsor @mealstomama and check out her website mealstomamas.com Use code goodgrief10 for 10% your order! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1679345186076-DUPZW32SJCBIZXVZL6J3/E9311E9C-1477-4824-9A57-CB571CEC2691.png Podcast - Keeping Up In Carmel with Chelsea Kopelman In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk to Chelsea Kopelman the creator of the Keeping Up In Carmel (KUIC) platform. Keeping Up In Carmel is a one-stop shop for families to get plugged into local activities and businesses in the Indy area. If you are stumped as to what to do with your kids, check out her Instagram and blog and you will find a plethora of ideas and tips on how to make your experience fun and easy. Chelsea talks about her family, what inspired her to start KUIC, her favorite go-to activities and much more. Check out her Instagram and Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1679240380541-SPN74PAAT551HGDGH9HR/953C5D8A-CE3D-4E77-A74C-486F91B55EF5.png Podcast - stressing about our kid’s education This episode all started out with a telephone rant from Nicole about a meeting she had with her daughter's school about standardized tests. Nicole talks about the stresses of educating your child. Allie talks about how crazy the pressure is nowadays to not let your kid "fall behind" and that it usually results in children losing their childhood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1678070700063-6EZ3X45WGQYWWUMSK5TE/54AD6F6C-4960-4593-A385-F27B5FD627E9.png Podcast - Pelvic floor physical therapy with dr Amy Robinson In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk with Dr Amy Robinson about pelvic floor physical therapy. Amy is highly trained physical therapist who has been doing pelvic floor physical therapy for 25 years. She talks about all of the things pelvic floor physical therapy can help with and common mistakes women make that lead to issues with their pelvic floor, especially as it relates to postpartum. Ever wondered if you need to see a pelvic floor physical therapist? This episode will hep you answer that question! Check out her website: https://restoreyourcorept.com You can also connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restoreyourcorept/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/f8b1914c-0388-415f-9b3b-02694e9db75e/6902F83E-9367-4D4F-ACA2-250278C5D204.png Podcast - Solo Episode: Allie: That Time I Worked At Victoria Secret In Allie's solo episode, she talks about how to be content with where you are in life. She talks all about the time she went from a great, salaried job to selling bra's for Victoria Secret. She also goes into detail about how much she feels like she is within God's purpose for her life right now and thus feels extremely content in life. Her hope and prayer is that all listeners would be able to find their purpose in life and feel content. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/02b161d1-dc90-4b70-af6c-306ea4ae2759/FF25050C-C1F7-4D76-9777-011A66E14DA1.png Podcast - solo episode: Nicole: books for days In this solo episode, Nicole digs into one of her favorite pastimes: BOOKS! Tune in to get some recommendations for new books and to hear how Allie forced her to read the Twilight series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/bf5da811-00db-4e1e-bc11-befbae5a4b63/07B66BC9-991D-4461-A690-DC50FB0CA0C4.jpeg Podcast - fit4mom Carmel with Debra sexton In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk to Debra Sexton, the owner of FIT4MOM Carmel. They talk about how Debra got started with FIT4MOM, what it is, how it helps mom's workout with their kids, and how it fosters a great community of moms. Allie talks about how impactful FIT4MOM was in her life too. Follow along with Debra and FIT4MOM on Instagram @debrasexton and @fit4momcarmel. Learn more about FIT4MOM Carmel on their website: https://carmel.fit4mom.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/3567ed71-a51e-4393-b944-957656ae421b/C49122DE-E86A-405E-A2C8-7991F06E71E6.png Podcast - maternity leave In this episode, Nicole and Allie go through their maternity leave (or lack there of) experiences. Nicole talks about how she was "quietly fired" from her job after having her first kid. Allie talks about how up until a few months before she gave birth, her job didn't have any kind of paid coverage for after she had her baby. They discuss the differences between the US and other countries when it comes to maternity leave too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/84e6543e-3aac-40cf-8efe-37f6af1bdcc6/CEB3EF53-B219-4532-94B3-CBD320C3A471.png Podcast - listening to the experts In this episode Allie and Nicole talk about how there has been a shift in society when it comes to parenting. Nicole talks about how it seems like a lot of parents want other people (teachers, doctors, etc) to raise their kids and they just step back. Allie talks about how it seems like society in general is set up for people to trust experts (like the government, school systems, doctors) over trusting parent's instincts. This one might be a little controversial and Allie and Nicole have slightly varying views on it. What are your thoughts? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/c5ba75fe-46bb-422b-b50e-9b118cf4a67d/C40A4238-139C-4839-B2AC-CF2A68408ABD.png Podcast - sleep divorce? In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about sleep divorce. What the heck is it? Is it a new thing or has it been around for a while? Then they dive into whether or not they would get a sleep divorce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/f7f3daff-691b-4c5a-84df-f12e5fb99f5d/7E65CD9A-FFB0-41C7-84FA-E1035B147C0A.png Podcast - solo episode: allie: pregnancy #2 In this solo episode, Allie talks about how her second pregnancy is different than her first. She talks about the "fun" new things that have happened during this pregnancy (including the ever lovely, constipation) and shares the gender of her baby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/b7c01b26-6d0c-4070-aacc-66d4bee171cf/FE7C1B6C-4B06-47EC-9D80-07B031448A5E.png Podcast - solo episode: Nicole: inclusivity Our first solo episode with just Nicole! She dives into the importance of inclusivity. She brings a unique perspective as a mom who has children with different abilities and with allergies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/aca204a6-64f0-43d8-9e36-78bfba52cb3c/72E5311A-F931-4CA2-8A7E-DBC285981343.png Podcast - Season 2 opener! Episode 42: Importance of community In the Season 2 opener Allie and Nicole talk about the importance of community. They go over how that was lacking during the pandemic shut downs but also why it is so important physically, mentally, and emotionally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/7a031327-e81e-485f-9e47-9ec32ed019e2/5403B060-5B0C-4B5D-A1BF-4DEE4FFF5592.png Podcast - episode 41: postpartum care of Indiana featuring Stacia scott In this final episode of Season 1, Allie talks with Stacia Scott, fellow momma who is starting Postpartum Care of Indiana (PPPCI). PPCI aims fill a very large and unnecessary hole in postpartum care for mommas. You won't want to miss all the cool information, but also hearing her heart wrenching story of why she is passionate about postpartum care. Another cool thing is that PPCI will have free resources for grieving mommas as well. Check out Postpartum Care of Indiana online at https://ppcareindy.com or on Instagram @ppcareindy We will be back for Season 2 on January 9! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/2cdd858e-317e-461e-bc64-4375fd35cbd1/B307938D-4141-4F65-8E59-C665D4007713.png Podcast - episode 40: stay at home mom life featuring Sierra Sullivan n this episode, Allie interviews Sierra Sullivan (the host of A Labor For Love podcast) and they talk about being stay at home moms. Sierra shares how she decided it was time to leave her job to stay at home with her littles, the hardest part of being a sahm and the most rewarding. It's not an interview that you want to miss! Check out her podcast A Labor For Love and see her on instagram @alaborforlove https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/e721fa31-395a-4bb8-9993-753c6d389f47/F8450824-1C56-4729-BAA9-CD96601BB338.png Podcast - episode 39: it’s the holiday season In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about the holidays. Traditions their families do, activities, Santa or no Santa, and much more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/0b35389f-db5f-48cb-9d94-9e52324d1415/12A1F5D3-10EC-4782-B6CA-EF4CD9000124.png Podcast - episode 38: I’m offended In this episode, Nicole and Allie talk about the people who just wake up waiting to be offended. They talk about the every controversial Love is Blind "cuties" scene with Cole and Zanab, about Allie's encounter with a rude phlebotomist, and about Nicole's recent trip to Guatemala. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/c44ac829-b26f-421e-980a-04680afefbda/14EB070F-23E0-4C6F-8BC7-A2EF60F324A8.png Podcast - episode 37: when you have problems in your marriage In this episode, Allie and Nicole give the details of what they do when they have problems in their marriage. They go over the rules and practices they have in place to prevent problems. They talk about the baseline rules they have with arguments and what they do for resolution. Some things you may agree with, others you may not. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/55375bc6-8e9b-4179-9858-73f0b38dbe95/3EDA12CF-1FCE-4A60-A88E-7704DED03C8F.png Podcast - episode 36: what kind of wife are you? In this episode Allie and Nicole take a Buzzfeed quiz about what kind of wife they are. They share with you the process and the results. They talk about if it was really accurate and the different types of wives there were in the quiz. Link to the Buzzfeed quiz: https://www.buzzfeed.com/lisaleah18/which-movie-wife-are-you-fg166j4rwo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/8d516b52-ce4a-4b3d-bccc-90dfe66c6f3c/F749A7DA-9751-4B68-9281-CC0AA2783650.png Podcast - episode 35: the dreaded flu season In this episode Nicole and Allie talk about the dreaded flu season. They go over what they do in general to keep their kids healthy. They talk about the importance of sleep, natural remedies, and more. They are not doctors and are learning as they go. They're praying that we all make it out of this flu season without too much sickness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/b07781ae-bef2-466a-9422-97945a2ecc51/01373014-5C65-4C92-B379-5CBDBDB79FD9.jpeg Podcast - episode 34: expectations of motherhood In this episode, Allie and Nicole share all about the expectations they had going into motherhood and what the reality actually was. For instance, Allie shares about how she expected to be able to decipher between her newborn baby's cry's, but she never could. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/3e098de9-aad6-4e9a-8e6b-4c87c8b29f90/7B7C5CEE-6206-47C5-B772-8A00CDA65AF2.png Podcast - episode 33: desensitization to sex in media In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about how the media (books, TV, movies, and social media) has become more and more sexualized. They talk about TV shows they've recently watched and how different they are then what they used to watch as kids. They also go over how much it seems to be targeted towards younger and younger people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/59f046b2-b65c-44fa-96d7-ba5b2354b31b/C5C1D01A-1359-492C-824B-6176E17F24B6.png Podcast - episode 32: Why we chose our church In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about the thought that went into how they chose their church home. The go over what was important to their families when considering which church to make their home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/2ca850b5-36a3-425e-a781-582d75938883/9890AC5D-23B1-4EE5-99C5-52D0DDABA31B.png Podcast - episode 31: building a home In this episode, Nicole and Allie talk about the things they thought through each time they built a home. They talk about building a home in an apartment, buying an existing home and building a new home. There is so much thought that *should* go into building a home for your family and they dive into what was most important for them each time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1664453800221-OTAYXCBZTWX6ZAAYEHZD/66F55B89-B8EC-4A33-B058-10433D343984.png Podcast - episode 30: expectations of marriage In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about the expectations they had going into marriage and the reality of what marriage is really like. They talk about the usual expectations around money, physical touch, and quality time. But they also talk about the funny and random ones too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1664453826054-VQHNA52L9II6FJJS7O5K/413C74CD-CE1B-40EB-9F07-96D7F1FD40C3.png Podcast - episode 29: marrying young (plus a special announcement) In this episode Nicole and Allie talk about the things they truly enjoyed about getting married young. In this day and age, a lot more people are waiting until they are older to get married but there were a lot of benefits to getting married younger. They also have a special announcement for all listeners in this episode too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1662952385447-X7WEN5UPUEI24OISQELK/216236A5-7423-44BB-96FD-ABE43BC1BF42.png Podcast - episode 28: SAHM expectations vs reality In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk all about their expectations of being a stay at home mom and the realities of what actually happened. Allie apparently thought she was going to be a totally different person when she became a stay at home mom and only some of those things actually happened. Nicole thought she was going to be super creative and her kids would love all of her crafty, creativeness, and that definitely doesn't always happen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1662952360432-6AXHIO8ICVWT61ZUUX6G/89CA0FAE-6212-4C0A-BFB7-4904979B286F.png Podcast - episode 27: stress In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about stress. They go into depth on the different things that stress them as moms and wives and what they do to try and relieve some of that stress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1661742769272-DRG5LYNOCKJSUG7S1BCH/401DF3A8-3690-4C9F-9032-C03FB6B27F9D.png Podcast - episode 26: moms supporting moms In this episode Allie and Nicole talk about how important it is to surround yourself with supportive moms to uplift and encourage you. They talk about some of the supportive things moms have done for them and end with a challenge for their listeners! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1661134228850-AYNZYQK3J9PS6KRGUHGH/AFB9A5F0-C2E5-4F30-A37B-57B903341193.png Podcast - Episode 25: toxic mom groups In this episode Allie and Nicole dive into all the different mom groups they have been a part of, both good and bad. Why is it that mom groups can turn negative so quickly? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1660614928254-1RYZH78PJRTM8IV9XDTW/4DC918F5-FFCE-4C44-943E-092A8B96FF65.png Podcast - episode 24: selfishness in motherhood and marriage In this episode Allie and Nicole talk about how marriage and motherhood are sanctifying. Both marriage and motherhood provide a plethora of opportunities to work out any remaining selfishness, lack of patience, and anger. They talk about how while those parts of you usually get brought out, it's a good opportunity to work on yourself. They are thankful for being a wife and mom and for all that comes with those names. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1659904304653-SL6P739Y1VPR3QD7I5B5/484429A0-41CC-4D84-BC0E-36E25EFE6FD7.png Podcast - episode 23: fostering independence in our kids In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk all about fostering independence in their kids. They talk about how they are trying to help create functioning humans through providing choices and opportunities for their kids to be involved in everyday tasks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1659380694711-1F457Z53T0NKFQZJHKGH/BCC5989E-B0FE-4831-9DF1-852E52DC5C58.png Podcast - episode 22: awkward in social settings In this episode, Allie and Nicole provide some comic relief by sharing their awkward stories with you. They go through the times when they had awkward situations over not remembering people's names, out at clubs, and on social media. If you similarly are awkward in social settings, then you can commiserate with them during this episode. If you are perfect, then you can judge them and laugh at them. Learning not to take yourself too seriously is a key life lesson that Allie and Nicole definitely have developed the hard way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1658714940663-S58GD9YX1A5CY0TZ6B6C/93B55F22-5DB5-4410-8DB7-4B6D09689D3C.png Podcast - EPISODE 21: OVER-SCHEDULING YOUR FAMILY/KIDS In this episode Allie and Nicole talk about balancing having fun activities in your kids and family's life, while avoiding over scheduling and burning out. They share about the laughable differences in their morning routines and what activities they do put their kids in. Link to book and waffle maker: https://liketk.it/3Lc6A https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1658100312980-D8VVN3DDMPZFW6PSS87P/Episode+9+Wanna+Be+Friends-5.png Podcast - Episode 20: controversial topics on social media In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about controversial topics on social media. They talk about how everyone nowadays is just blindly reposting, emotionally charging things and causing division. How it's easy to fall into that trap yourself and where do you draw the line when it comes to sharing your opinion about controversial topics on social media. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1657503613134-CELXR474YFEIU2IRD14U/Episode+9+Wanna+Be+Friends-4.png Podcast - episode 19: the power of our words In episode 19, Allie and Nicole talk about how powerful our words are. They talk about realizing how they were speaking over themselves, their kids, their spouses and their lives. They end the episode with a challenge for all their listeners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1656888236804-GMN56MX44Q8OFD1AQMI4/D0EC944F-8928-47DC-9B18-B756ED1F227D.png Podcast - EPIsode 18: Balance of parenting In this episode, Nicole and Allie discuss their thoughts on the popular Instagram audio talking about not interfering when your kids are doing dangerous things carefully. They talk about how they struggle to do that sometimes, what it looks like in their lives and their thoughts on what it means. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1656333346975-QLY4EXVS2OKNRPBFGVCH/DD9F4302-69FD-4B41-B34F-4AF35211CEAF.png Podcast - episode 17: own worst critics In this episode Allie and Nicole talk about how they are often their own worst critics. It's so easy to focus on the one thing that didn't get done, rather than all the things that did get done. As mom's it is important to remember to look for the positives in every day, even if some days, it's something very small. Link to Fit To Burst book: https://liketk.it/3IZHn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1655998171820-6O3MJDOJVIG2GZZRRQCN/F2B01127-E1E1-4873-B5A0-943AAC8415D0.png Podcast - episode 16: whole wellness part 3 In this episode, Allie and Nicole talk about spiritual health. How important it is in their life and their overall wellness as women and moms. They talk about how they stay spiritually healthy, how that plays out in their families and with their communities too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1655123718941-IWQI5HVYWS6AT8U9T52P/454DD2F0-2851-44EA-88DF-DEBD73759DCF.png Podcast - Episode 15: Whole Wellness Part 2 In episode 15, Nicole and Allie continue their discussion about how important it is to make sure to take care of yourselves as parents, while also taking care of your kids. As mom's (and parents) it's easy to take such good care of your kids while neglecting to take care of yourself. In this episode, they talk about eating healthy and taking care of your mental/emotional health. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1654475161603-EDEOW0ZDA42V5PLNQ076/Episode+9+Wanna+Be+Friends-3.png Podcast - Episode 14: whole wellness part 1 In episode 14 of Good Grief, Momma, Allie and Nicole start talking about how we (as moms/parents/women) take care of our selves. Parents put so much effort (rightly so) into taking care of their kids, but sometimes they do that to their own detriment. In this multipart series, they will dive into physical health and the importance of sleep. They will talk about the mistakes they have made in these areas and what they are now trying to do to be healthier. Here are the links we discussed in the episode: Grounding Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/grounding Link to the tongue Scraper, dry brush, and nontoxic swaps: https://liketk.it/3H01S https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1653909667487-IQ2LI9YS3PKVZYHH9UDG/243946EE-5A3E-4E67-9E86-F87F2FCCC05A.jpeg Podcast - EPISODE 13: LIFE-CHANGING THINGS In Episode 13 of Good Grief, Momma, Allie and Nicole talk about some life-changing things that people just don't talk about enough. Some of them are things people don't talk about because it's awkward and some are things people just don't know about. You won't want to miss this one and you might hear about something life-changing that you have been missing out on! Here are the links that were discussed in the episode: First Steps Link: https://www.cibaby.org Squatty Potty, Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married, and Made Good snacks Links: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/real.life.with.allie/posts/0baacf0f-de25-11ec-8e26-0242ac110003 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1653259273242-9I5TKQU8G514W4PUMLQL/Episode+9+Wanna+Be+Friends-2.png Podcast - Episode 12: “i’m sure you’ll be fine” In Episode 12 Nicole and Allie talk about their postpartum experiences. They talk about how lacking the care is in most cases for the mom after having a baby. Mom's go from weekly visits to nothing for 6 weeks. They talk about postpartum emotions, pelvic floor physical therapy, anxiety, weight and body changes, health issues, and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1652725649903-J7FL85Z3HCK48U5T2OV3/Episode+9+Wanna+Be+Friends.png Podcast - episode 11: Edumacation In episode 11, Allie and Nicole share their opinions on public school vs homeschool. Nicole talks all about why she has chosen public school for her kids and Allie shares why she thinks homeschooling is the best for her child. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1652056395200-KCBWL9PXYFKKKASA4HVP/Episode+9+Wanna+Be+Friends-12.png Podcast - Episode 10: Marriage Q&A Part 3 In episode 10, Nicole and Allie answer more marriage questions sent in by the audience. They answer what is bound to be a controversial question of "What is the appropriate way to have opposite sex friends while married?". Listen in to hear their opinions! (HINT: Allie's opinion is very strong). Since it is their first double digit episode, they gave you twice the content! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1651370022957-FM8S5JB81FT4L4OMUHB7/Episode+9+Wanna+Be+Friends.png Podcast - episode 9: wanna be friends? In episode 9 of Good Grief, Momma Nicole and Allie talk all about friendships. They talk about how friendships change as you get older (and how it gets so much harder to make friends the older you get!). They also talk about what they have learned about friendship from their 20 year friendship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1651369770010-LLZL38MSLFW2ABFJETC3/Episode+9+Wanna+Be+Friends-2.png Podcast - episode 8: family adventures In episode 8 of Good Grief, Momma Nicole and Allie talk all about traveling with kids. They talk about why they think its important to travel with their kids and dive into some great tips and tricks to help make your traveling easier! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1651370915654-U0NEPWQU7TQOEDXI2Y83/Episode+9+Wanna+Be+Friends-3.png Podcast - episode 7: Let’s eat In episode 7, Nicole and Allie talk about starting their kids on solid food. Allie talks about baby-led weaning and how that helped her son be an amazing eater. Nicole talks about her daughters picky eating and discovering food allergies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1651372284738-4NK6BQWXFB1ECQDDMVDL/Episode+9+Wanna+Be+Friends-4.png Podcast - episode 6: Let’s get milk drunk In Episode 6, Allie and Nicole talk about their journey with breastfeeding and formula feeding. Allie exclusively pumped for 13 months and Nicole did a combination of breast milk and formula. Listen in to hear how their experiences went! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1651857026045-VEJNGX13LRGIEVO7WYHN/Episode+9+Wanna+Be+Friends-9.png Podcast - Episode 5: It all started with a poop In episode 5 Nicole and Allie dive into their pregnancy and labor stories. Nicole goes into detail about her first pregnancy. She talks about finding out that her daughter has a physical disability, going through fetal surgery, and then ending with a c-section. Allie discusses her journey through pregnancy and vaginal delivery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1651857508516-3TWR9RPT66S43FYKHX6M/Episode+9+Wanna+Be+Friends-11.png Podcast - episode 4: marriage q&a part 2 In this episode, Allie and Nicole answer more questions about marriage. Listen in to hear all the inside scoop on how they deal with fights and how their marriages have evolved. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1651856694268-3TD1ZRWCBEI2QI6Q0XEK/Episode+9+Wanna+Be+Friends-8.png Podcast - episode 3: marriage q&a part 1 In this episode, Allie and Nicole give you a glimpse into their marriages. Who cleans the toilets? Who pays the bills? What about date nights? Tune in to hear about it all! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e78ca852795bb0c5b3a3a44/1651856447985-4S6N3K09C3AF1Y28U7T1/Episode+9+Wanna+Be+Friends-7.png Podcast - episode 2: knee-deep in emotions In episode 2, Allie and Nicole talk about being knee-deep in toddlerhood, which means lots and lots of emotions. 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