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Knowing Motherhood
by Lynnelle Peters
The Knowing Motherhood podcast is hosted by Lynnelle Peters, a wife and mother very familiar with many of the challenges that building a family can bring. The mission of this podcast is to serve mothers right where they're at through honest, grace filled conversations with guests who have known both pain and hope in their motherhood journeys. In addition to stories about maternal mental health, grief, loss, raising spirited children, special needs and adoption you'll also hear conversations with specialists in many of these areas! Be encouraged and inspired through these weekly episodes. Leave feeling more hopeful, more equipped and less alone than when you arrived!
Episodes
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Ep 52. Living Present with Defiant Joy with Kate Merrick
In the midst of her young daughters battle with cancer, Kate Merrick shut down her social media and hasn’t looked back. She has written two books on her personal journey through grief and wrestling with God while embracing the good gift of life away from the distractions online. Kate has a raw…
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Ep 51. Helping Children Walk Through Loss & Grief with Lisa Appelo
Lisa Appelo, Author of “Life Can Be Good Again” is back again this week to offer insight and encouragement for parents and caregivers helping a child through loss and grief. Every child is so very unique in their response and acceptance of loss. Understanding how to provide a safe space…
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Ep 50. Grief, Adoption and An Untroubled Heart with Kara Stout
Today's guest is Kara Stout, a wife, mother, author and writer at Sincerely by Kara on Instagram! Kara shares about her journey of long term infertility and the lengthy and painful process that led to the adoption of her young daughter Norah. Kara gives us an honest look at her journey of much...
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Ep 49. Hormones, Hot Flashes and Collagen with Pam Ratzlaff
Todays episode is going where we’ve never gone before- PERIMENOPAUSE! While neither of us can claim to be experts on this topic my guest Pam Ratzlaff and I are going there because perimenopause is upon us whether we like it or not. So, if you enjoy some good girl chat on topics like hormones, hot...
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Ep 48. Mom Isn't Your Only Name with Kate Battistelli
Conversation with Kate Battistelli Topics covered: Kate’s broadway career & meeting her husband Early years to the empty nester years Letting God lead & trusting His plans When life doesn’t go as planned. Such a gift to talk with Kate! Enjoy! Connect with Kate: Instagram: @katebattistelli…
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Ep 47. The Gift of Prayer with Tanner Olson
Today's guest is Tanner Olson and I know you’re going to love our conversation a lot. Tanner lives in Nashville, TN with his wife and young son. He is a poet, speaker, and podcaster and the author of four books, including the highly acclaimed collection of poetry, Walk A Little Slower. For the…
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Ep 46. Hopeful Perspective in Motherhood with Whitney Newby
Our guest today is Whitney Newby, a writer, artist, and the founder of Brighter Day Press, a ministry that creates literature-rich, gospel-centered resources for family discipleship. She has a Bible degree from Moody Bible Institute and is a registered nurse. Whitney makes her home in South...
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Ep 45. Surrendering Our Online Time with Naomi Vacaro
A new season is finally here! After a 10 month break, it’s so great to be back in your earbuds (or however you’re listening in today!) It’s a joy to share this recent conversation, had with the beautifully articulate and insightful Naomi Vacaro, founder of Whole Hearted Quiet Time and author of…
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Ep 44. The Thriving Home: Hiding Gods Word in Our Hearts with Glenna Marshall
We are continuing our series The Thriving Home again with this final episode that covers the most important thing we as mothers can do for our homes and that is to know God and His Word well! A little about my guest, Glenna Marshall. She is a wife, mother, author and speaker. She grew up in...
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Ep 43. Marriage Gods Way with Kathy Bush
We are continuing our series The Thriving Home again this New Year with a very honest conversation about the hope that is available to those in a seemingly hopeless marriage. This episode is powerful and I think every married person including couples preparing for marriage can glean from today’s...
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Ep 42. The Thriving Home: On honest motherhood, messy hearts & "making room" this Christmas
A bit of a different episode for you this week as we wrap up 2023! I get a little personal about some of the things I enjoy about this season, what’s making Christmas a little different for our family this year and a recent honest moment with my youngest which made me reflect on my not-so-gentle...
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Ep.41 The Thriving Home: Cultivating Lovely Clutter-Free Spaces with Shannon Acheson
We are continuing our series The Thriving Home again this week with another super helpful and inspiring episode! Shannon Acheson, founder of the website Home Made Lovely joins me to discuss all things homemaking including achieving the goals we have for our homes, getting the family on board and...
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Ep. 40 The Thriving Home: Creating & Maintaining Life Changing Habits with Lisa Lizotte
NEW SERIES! The Thriving Home Are you: Tired of the growing piles in your home? Feeling frustrated with every new mess? Avoiding the mess because you don’t know where to start? Are you wanting to create better habits for decluttering your home? If any of the above are true, this episode is for…
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Ep.39 BONUS: Gardening Tips with Krista Green
Bonus Episode! Earlier this week Krista Green, gardening coach at Zone 3 Vegetable Gardening dot com joined me to share her story of experiencing PTSD due to her work as a paramedic and it was both honest and so informative! So much of what she shared holds meaning for all mothers in their post...
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Ep 38. First Responder Trauma & PTSD with Krista Green
Joining me today on the podcast is Krista Green, founder and content creator at www.zone3vegetablegardening.com Krista is a homesteading wife and mother of 3 and also a paramedic who has experienced PTSD, (post-traumatic stress disorder) as the result of the important work that she does. In this...
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Ep 37. Embracing God's Strength with Emily Jensen
It’s great to back with you all after a long break! Joining me on todays episode is Emily Jensen, mother of 5, author, speaker and the co-founder and co-host of Risen Motherhood. Emily and I discuss real life motherhood, hardships and what it looks like to acknowledge our weaknesses and embrace…
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Ep 36. Surrender Your Story with Tara Sun
Tara Sun, host of the Truth Talks with Tara podcast and author of the new book, Surrender Your Story joins me today to discuss what it means to trust God and trade in our need to control our lives for real joy, that is, the joy only God can provide to us when we seek Him and trust Him with our...
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Ep 35. Knowing Peace in Seasons of Loss with Emily Muckleroy
Our guest today is Emily Muckleroy, a wife and mama of 2 little girls in Colorado who loves to write in her spare time and serve in her local church. Emily and her husband Alex have faced multiple losses including heartbreaking preterm delivery of their 3rd daughter Anna. Emily shares vulnerably...
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Ep. 34 Where Is Your Hope Found?
Welcome to the last episode of 2022! I was asked to speak recently at an annual Christmas gathering of almost 150 women in our small community here in northern British Columbia, Canada. What an honour to share a message of hope and to revisit some of my testimony which includes loss and…
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Ep 33. Hard Conversations with our Children: Abortion with Pat Wiedemer
Last week Pat Wiedemer joined me discuss what the pro-life movement looks like in Canada and what it means to truly value all life. Our conversation continues today as we focus in on the importance of healthy families and how to discuss the topic of abortion with our children. Pat shares very...
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Ep 32. The Value of Mother & Child with Pat Wiedemer
In today's episode Pat Wiedemer, President of the board at Life Canada, joins me to discuss the very real issues that we are facing in regards to abortion in Canada. Our lack of laws regarding abortion in this country speaks volumes about the value we place on life, not only life in the womb but...
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Ep 31. Hard Conversations With Our Kids: The Truth About Pornography & Sex Trafficking with Benji Nolot
Today we are starting a new series of episodes called Hard Conversations With Our Kids. An ongoing series to equip all parents in their journeys to raise healthy, grounded, God-fearing kids. There is a battle raging for our children’s hearts and minds like never before and our call to prepare and...
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30. Honest Suffering with Heather Cofer
Today author and mom of 5 Heather Cofer is back with us to discuss what it’s been like to live with long term invisible/undiagnosed illness and the way in which we are impacted by this as mothers and as women desiring answers for our pain. We focus on biblical truths that inform our weary hearts…
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29. Healing from Hormonal Imbalance with September McCarthy
Hormones affect every part of our mental, emotional and physical health and are often ignored by the professionals we see for our healthcare support. Medication for anxiety or pill/devices to control bleeding are often a first resort to fix symptoms of an imbalance but as you will hear in todays...
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28. Sudden Loss & Helping Our Children Through Grief with Lisa Appelo
Connect with Lisa! Website: https://lisaappelo.com/ Book page: https://lisaappelo.com/lifecanbegoodagain/ Get the first chapter free: https://lisaappelo.com/lifecanbegoodagain/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisaappelo/ Knowing Motherhood connecting points online: IG:...
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27. Trauma and Courageous Celebration with Nicole Zasowski
Nicole Zasowski is back with us today to discuss trauma and finding the courage to celebrate. We explore what the different types of traumas are, what a healing journey looks like and the importance of receiving care vs. avoidance. I get a little personal and share about a little T trauma I...
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26. When Cancer and Motherhood Collide with Laurel Edwards
Is it possible to feel like you are thriving and surviving at the same time? Laurel Edwards joins me today to talk about her cancer diagnosis in 2014 as a mother of 3. Her testimony speaks to the very real peace God gives in the midst of life’s difficult experiences. Topic’s discussed: *…
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25. Understanding Stress and Avoiding Burnout with Shawna Scafe
Stress. It’s apart of our lives whether we want it to be or not. We can’t control how often life’s waters feel turbulent but we can control our response to it! Fear and avoidance are not the way to do that and today my guest Shawna Scafe and I discuss how the acceptance of stress and healthy self...
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24. Preparing for Life’s Storms with Kathryn Hart
Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like: he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built. But...
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23. Social Media and Motherhood with Wendy Speake
A Conversation with Wendy Speake on Social Media & Motherhood Do you pick up your phone out of habit? Do you struggle with when it’s appropriate to give your child a phone? Do you desire a closer walk with the Lord but often choose to read “that” message or email instead of reading His word? If 1...
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22. Choosing Life with Jana Seinen
Today, we are talking with my cousin-in-law, Jana Seinen. She is a mom of 3, an RN, a hard working ranchers wife and a woman and friend that I admire very much. In this episode she shares her story of receiving a very difficult diagnosis for their youngest son Sawyer when she was only halfway...
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21. Childlike Faith with Kaitlyn Schrock
Today's guest is Kaitlyn Schrock. She is a wife to Matt and mama to 2 boys, Lincoln & Bridger. Kaitlyn is sharing with us about the very recent loss of her oldest son to neuroblastoma. Kaitlyn honours the memory of her son Lincoln so beautifully and she graciously allows us into some of the most...
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20. Acknowledging Our Anger Triggers with Wendy Speake
One of the most difficult issues to talk about in motherhood is anger. It is a bigger issue for some than others of course but we all struggle with our own "big emotions" at times of stress and frustration. Yelling and harsh words cause more damage than good and we often feel we are failing the...
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19. You Can Homeschool with Natalie Young and Britt Havens
Today we begin a new series that includes topics pertaining to the challenges we currently face due to COVID-19. It's a very strange and trying time and so much extra patience, kindness and perseverance is required as we navigate a complete change in the way we normally do life! All the mama's…
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18. Motherhood and Divorce with Nicole Zasowski
Today my guest is Nicole Zasowski, a marriage and family therapist who is joining me for a conversation on motherhood & divorce. It’s a big subject and Nicole graciously tackles a lot of questions in a short amount of time to help bring more awareness to divorce care including the negative impact...
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17. Why Motherhood Matters with September McCarthy
September McCarthy joins me today to share her story of incredible loss and the many blessings that followed. You’ll be so inspired by the way that God has used her willingness to share to impact the lives of many other mothers and women of all ages. September is the author of Why Motherhood...
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16. Intentional Motherhood with Indiana Adams
Season 2 is here with the New Year! My guest today is the very lovely, inside and out, Indiana Adams. She is a wife and mother of 3, a speaker, podcast host, former actor and blogger among many other achievements- she’s got quite a resume! In this first episode of the year she shares openly about...
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15. Thoughts on Christmas with Jasmin Howell and Heather Cofer
Season Finale already?! It was a short first season but incredible nonetheless! I’m so grateful to have previous guests Jasmin Howell and Heather Cofer joining me today to discuss all things Christmas from favourite treats and gift shopping habits to traditions and directing our hearts towards…
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14. Overcoming Anxiety and OCD with Sarah E Ball
My guest today is Sarah E Ball, a speaker and award winning author of the book Fearless in 21 Days: A Survivor’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety. She is a wife and mama of 5 and a mental illness survivor who is allowing God to use her story to help many others find healing and freedom. Sarah writes…
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13. Anxiety and God's Sufficient Grace with Gretchen Saffles
Joining me today for the third episode in our series on maternal mental health is Gretchen Saffles! She is a wife & mother of 2 boys, a writer, speaker and an artist. She is also the founder of Well Watered Women, a company and ministry that provides beautiful tools and resources for studying…
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12. Understanding Perinatal Mood Disorders with Kerrie Van Weelden
A mothers greatest desire is to care for her new baby and enjoy her time with them so anxiety, depression and intrusive thoughts can be incredibly overwhelming. Joining me today is Kerrie Van Weelden. She is a therapist based in Grand Rapids, Michigan who specializes in helping mothers and…
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11. Mental and Emotional Health during Pregnancy with Heather Cofer
My guest today is Heather Cofer. She is a mama to 4 and also a writer who will soon be releasing her first book Expectant: Cultivating a Vision for Christ Centered Pregnancy. Heather has a beautiful heart and shares so openly about her journey through unexpected depression and physical health...
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10. Navigating Grief with Lynnelle
Grief. It’s a tough thing to navigate through. In today's episode I get a little more personal and share a blog post written only 4 weeks after we lost our baby boy when I wasn’t quite half way through his pregnancy. I also share about a dream that I had that really impacted the way that I viewed...
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9. Pregnancy Loss and Raising a Special Needs Child with Jenna Liesch
My guest today is Jenna Liesch. She is a mother to 4 beautiful children and serves alongside her husband who is a pastor at their local church in Vancouver BC. She has an online social platform and also a blog and she volunteers her time supporting other families during their stay in the NICU…
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8. Finding Joy After Infant Loss with Ashlee Proffitt
It’s Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month and we’re continuing with the theme of loss this week. My guest today is Ashlee Proffitt. She is the founder of The Morning, a website offering support and resources for mothers walking through loss including an online community to help them to feel…
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7. Beautifully Mended with Nelia Evans
Today's guest is my sweet friend Nelia Evans. She is a wife, mother and teacher and part of her motherhood story is difficult to share but she does it so honestly and with beautiful courage. The wisdom she shares about her time walking through the short life of her daughter Grace will remind you...
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6. Parenting a Spirited Child with Holly Klaassen
Parenting can present a lot of challenges and we can all use daily reminders of how to lead and guide our children well but for those dealing with the extreme emotions of a spirited child it can lead to a whole other level of exhaustion and frustration. Though I do have a lot of experience in...
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5. True Rest with Ruth Chou Simons
Welcome to the very first official weekly episode! Each Wednesday you’ll get a notification that a new episode is available if you’re subscribed to the podcast! The first 4 episodes were part of our launch week series and I was truly overwhelmed by the incredible response. My guest today is the...
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4. Even Broken Can Be Beautiful with Sarah Rieke
My guest on today's episode is Sarah Rieke, host of the Heart Lessons podcast and author of the recently released book Even Broken Can Be Beautiful. Sarah is a mother to 3 adorable children and she and her husband also have 2 precious babies in heaven. Their daughter Evie and son Charlie only…
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3. Faith and Walking Through Loss with Natalie Young
On today's episode of Knowing Motherhood, I have my very sweet friend Natalie Young joining me to share her motherhood story which includes the heartbreaking 23 week loss of her baby girl Paisley. You’ll be encouraged by her incredible dependence on God’s strength during this time and how she...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Knowing Motherhood podcast is hosted by Lynnelle Peters, a wife and mother very familiar with many of the challenges that building a family can bring. The mission of this podcast is to serve mothers right where they're at through honest, grace filled conversations with guests who have known both pain and hope in their motherhood journeys. In addition to stories about maternal mental health, grief, loss, raising spirited children, special needs and adoption you'll also hear conversations with specialists in many of these areas! Be encouraged and inspired through these weekly episodes. Leave feeling more hopeful, more equipped and less alone than when you arrived!
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