Shine, Mommy, Shine Podcast
by Kirstin Baxter
Do you want to stand confidently, in front of the mirror, seeing the divinely created woman that you are? Are you done with going to bed (way past tired-thirty), feeling like you are far behind and you are struggling to know if you are doing enough? Do you love God and want to deepen your relationship with him, but you feel like you are consistently disappointing him? Are you ready to find more fulfillment in being a woman, in motherhood, in your relationship with others, especially those you are meant to serve?There’s a way to simplify and streamline your life so you can feel confident in who you were created to be, deepen your relationships with God/yourself/others, and live an abundant and joyful life.Hi, I’m Kirstin, and I am an empath and lifelong learner, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and a “love and unity” life coach.Curious about what I really help you with?In this podcast, you will:Redefine divine womanhood/motherhoodLearn what it means t
Episodes
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What If You Didn't Have to Figure It All Out Alone?
What If You Know the Truth but Still Feel Overwhelmed? Have you ever known that Jesus Christ can strengthen you and guide you, yet still felt like you're carrying the weight of motherhood on your own? In this episode of Shine Mommy Shine, Kirstin shares two personal experiences that changed the…
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You Are More Than Your Hardest Moments
Have you ever had a difficult day and found yourself questioning your worth, wondering if you're doing enough, or feeling like you should be further along by now? What if the experiences that make you question yourself don't actually define who you are? In this episode, Kirstin explores the three...
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When Faith Carries You Through the Hardest Moments
What do you do when life brings challenges you never expected, and your faith is tested in ways you never imagined? In this heartfelt conversation, Amy Haycock shares her deeply personal journey through motherhood, the unexpected trials that changed her life, and the moments that helped her hold…
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When Motherhood Feels Like It’s All on You
Have you ever felt like everything in motherhood is on your shoulders? In this episode, Kirstin explores one of the six motherhood myths that can contribute to overwhelm: “I have to do it all.” She shares how this belief can affect our responsibilities, problem-solving, and desire to control...
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What If You Didn’t Have to Have It All Together?
What if you didn’t have to have it all together to let people see the real you? In this episode, Kirstin explores the difference between discernment and vulnerability, and why the fear of being judged can keep us from the connection we need. You’ll be encouraged to recognize the difference…
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One Faithful Step After General Conference
Have you ever finished General Conference feeling completely inspired… and completely overwhelmed at the same time? Maybe you left the weekend feeling excited about Jesus Christ and full of ideas for how you want to grow. Then Monday comes, and suddenly all that inspiration feels like a giant...
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What do you most want your children to know about Heavenly Father?
In this episode, Kirstin is joined by her friend Stephanie Da Silva, a mom of three, teacher, and creator of Connected in Christ 2025. Stephanie shares the one truth she most wants her children to know: that their Heavenly Father loves them always. Together, they talk about teaching our children...
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What If Ministering Is Practice for Zion?
What if ministering isn’t one more thing to add to your already-full plate but part of Christ’s way of teaching you that you were never meant to carry it alone? When we think about ministering, it can be easy to think about assignments, visits, texts we should have sent, or one more…
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You Don’t Have to Know the Whole Path
What if you don’t need to know your entire purpose today? In this episode, Kirstin talks about covenant confidence the courage that comes from knowing Jesus Christ is with you, even when you don’t know exactly how the path will unfold. You’ll be encouraged to let go of the pressure to figure...
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What If Rest Is More Than Slowing Down?
What if rest isn’t simply about stopping but about releasing what we’re carrying? In this episode, we’re exploring Christ’s invitation to those who are “heavy laden” and what Mary and Martha can teach us about balancing service and stillness. We’ll talk about surrendering worry, releasing the…
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You’re Not as Behind as You Think
Have you ever felt like you should be farther along in your spiritual journey? In this episode, we’re talking about what happens when we measure our spiritual growth by the wrong scoreboard and how God may be working in us in ways we don’t always recognize. You’ll learn how to: Recognize the…
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When Truth Gets Subtly Twisted
What if Satan doesn't always tempt us with obvious lies, but instead takes something good and subtly twists it to pull us away from Christ? In this final episode of Rethinking Discipleship: Moving from Performance to Partnership with Christ, Kirstin explores how the enemy distorts things like…
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God meets you in the ordinary
What if some of the most sacred moments of motherhood aren't the big, extraordinary ones but the ordinary moments where Christ meets us right where we are? In this episode, Kirstin sits down with Larisa Banks, creator of Sacred Ordinary Motherhood, for a heartfelt conversation about motherhood,...
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Whose Voice Are You Listening To?
Have you ever had a thought that sounded true but left you feeling farther away from Christ? Maybe you've made a mistake and thought, I should have known better. Maybe you've felt discouraged and wondered, Why am I still struggling with this? Or maybe you've assumed you need to figure things out…
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What if your struggles aren't a sign that you're failing?
Have you ever felt like your struggles were proof that you weren't growing enough? Maybe you've found yourself wondering why you still stumble, why you sometimes forget to turn to Christ first, or why discipleship can still feel so difficult. But what if those moments aren't evidence that…
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What Did Jesus Really Mean When He Said, "Be Ye Therefore Perfect"?
Have you ever read Jesus' words, "Be therefore perfect," and quietly felt like you had to become flawless? Maybe you've found yourself trying harder, doing more, and carrying the weight of discipleship on your own hoping that one day you'll finally feel like you're enough. But what if that's not...
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What If You've Been Starting in the Wrong Place
Have you ever felt like you're doing everything you're supposed to do reading your scriptures, praying, serving your family and yet still feeling like you're falling short? What if the problem isn't your desire to follow Christ... But where you've been starting? In this first episode of the new...
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Who are you becoming through your story?
Have you ever noticed how every great story follows the same pattern? Someone faces impossible challenges. They encounter setbacks, heartache, and uncertainty. Yet what makes them unforgettable isn't that life becomes easier it's that they choose who they become along the way. In this episode,...
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God Knew You Would Struggle... and He Chose You Anyway
Have you ever wondered if you're enough for the children God has entrusted to you? In this heartfelt conversation, Kirstin sits down with her dear friend, Kista, to talk about motherhood, infertility, foster care, adoption, faith, and learning to trust God through life's unexpected paths. Kista...
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Episode #56: Endurance, Charity, and Thinking no Evil
I’ve been spending time in Moroni 7, and one phrase has stayed with me: “thinketh no evil.” In this episode, I share a personal story from my time as a swimmer and how it changed the way I understand what it means to endure to the end. Because sometimes endurance isn’t about survival or sheer...
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Shining Moments #22: When the Picture Isn’t Clear Yet: Motherhood, Pressure, and Trusting There Is Enough with Lee Burdge
In this episode, Kirstin sits down with Lee Burdge a mother of three, grandmother of two, and chiropractor currently opening a new clinic to talk about the real experience of motherhood across seasons of life. Through a simple but powerful analogy of jigsaw puzzles, Lee shares how growth often...
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Shining Moment #21: Learning to Trust God When Life Feels Uncertain with Jenny Webb
If this felt like you… Wanting life to feel more steady. More clear. More figured out. And quietly wondering if you’re doing something wrong when it doesn’t… This conversation is for you 🤍 In this episode, Jenny shares about the moments where everything felt uncertain and how those breaking…
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Episode #55: A Lot Can Change in a Week: How to Stop Carrying Everything Alone
A Lot Can Change in a Week: How to Stop Carrying Everything Alone With Easter and General Conference aligning, this week is full of sacred reminders of Christ and glimpses of who you’re becoming. But for many women, that spiritual high can quickly turn into something heavier… wondering if you’re...
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Episode #54: Spiritual Gifts, Healing, and God’s Refining Work with Grace Howard
What if the very experiences that felt the hardest in your life were actually shaping your most sacred gifts? In this episode, I sit down with Grace Howard a homeschooling mother of four, who shares her journey of growing up in an abusive home, and how God met her in that pain with love, purpose,...
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Episode #53: Pulling back the curtain: what I actually do as a coach
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what I actually do as a coach and what makes my approach different. For a long time, I didn’t fully recognize how the gifts God placed in me especially empathy and teaching were meant to work together to help others. As I began to understand my...
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Shining Moment #20: Resilience That Deepens Love: Arantza Condie’s Story
In this episode of Shining Moments, I sit down with Arantza Condie — an adult convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a devoted stay-at-home, homeschooling mom as she shares her journey of growing up Catholic, stepping away from church, and eventually choosing baptism after…
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Episode 52: Who Am I? Yoking With Christ Through Identity & Weakness (Enoch)
When God called Enoch, He didn’t begin with the assignment. He began with identity: “Thou art my son.” In this first episode of Season 3, we explore what it really means to yoke ourselves with Christ — not by trying harder, but by understanding who we are and why weakness is part of covenant...
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Season 3 Announcement
A new season is coming — and it feels deeply intentional. Over the past months, I’ve been quiet in some ways and very busy in others. I’ve been studying. Upleveling my skills. Learning alongside wise mentors and working with incredible people. Most importantly, I’ve been deepening my relationship...
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Shining Moments #19 with Kelsey Stratton:Finding Light in Neurodiverse Motherhood
Hey mama! In this radiant Shining Moments episode, I sit down with the joyful and inspiring Kelsey Stratton—NICU respiratory therapist, adventurous mom of four, and vibrant woman of faith. Together, we talk about what it means to discover beauty in your own unique motherhood path—especially when…
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Episode #51: Radiant Motherhood Society Details
If you’ve ever wondered what it would feel like to finally breathe again as a mom—like truly exhaling all the pressure, people-pleasing, and perfectionism—you’re going to want to hear this. In this episode, I’m sharing real-life stories and the powerful benefits from being in the Radiant…
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Shining Moment #18: Janaca Seegrist
Janaca is a wife, mom of (almost) six, musician, and faith-filled dreamer who beautifully weaves Christ into her everyday life and encourages others to do the same. In this episode, we talk about the power of sharing our refining moments, trusting God's love, and using our unique gifts to serve....
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Episode #50: Untangling Perfectionism from Righteousness: Finding Freedom in Christ
Hey mama—can you believe we’re already halfway through 2025? Summer is here (or almost here), and with it comes the pressure to make it “perfect.” But what happens when our good intentions turn into stress? In today’s episode, we’re diving into how perfectionism often masquerades as...
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Shining Moment #17: Britta Foster
What’s it like to be in one of the tallest families in the country? In this heartwarming and inspiring episode, we sit down with Britta—wife, mom of four, sourdough queen, and self-taught seamstress—whose family dynamic is just as extraordinary as her height (she’s 6’1”, her husband is 7’3”… and...
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Episode #49: Switching our Mindset from Surviving to Striving
Hey sweet mama, are you feeling like you're barely keeping your head above water? Like every responsibility adds a little more weight, and you're emotionally, mentally, and physically tired? You’re not alone. In this heartfelt episode, we talk about what survival mode really looks like—and more...
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Episode #48: Our Four Identities
In this episode, we explore four foundational identities that shape our purpose, potential, and progress: Child of God, Child of the Covenant, Disciple of Christ, and our Natural Man Self. Drawing from prophetic counsel—especially President Russell M. Nelson’s teachings—we dive deep into how…
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Shining Moment #16: Amber Pearce
Hey mama, This week, I had the absolute joy of sitting down with Amber Dawn Pearce—a woman whose life story is as powerful as her testimony. Raised off-grid by convert hippie parents who joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Amber grew up in a family of 15, with 8 adopted…
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Episode #47: Do You Really Know Him?
Hey mama, In this episode, I share my journey of striving to be the "best" disciple of Christ by overcomplicating spiritual practices—turning simple gospel principles into exhaustive checklists. I talk about how this perfectionist mindset led to overwhelming pressure, increased anxiety, and...
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Episode #46: Consecrate Thyself
Hey mama, In this episode, we dive deep into the power of the word "consecrate" and explore how it relates to loving ourselves in a divine, God-honoring way. We often hear about loving God and loving others, but what about “as thyself”? Have we unintentionally left out a crucial part of the great...
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Episode # 45: The Struggle and Importance of Receiving
Hey mama, Have you ever considered the idea that maybe you struggle to RECEIVE? It can often feel so much more comfortable to GIVE to others, and it requires extra thinking and humility to actually RECEIVE, right? Well, in today’s episode, I break this concept down and talk about how scarcity and...
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Shining Moment #15: Kim Ford
Hey Mama, In this video, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Kim Ford, an inspiring individual who has navigated her own journey through mental illness and motherhood and now shares her wisdom with others. She speaks to the challenge of raising teens who start to think and question and struggle (and...
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Episode #44: Getting Out of Our Own Comfort Zones
Hey Mama, Have you ever thought about the different challenges and uncomfortable things that happen in your life as opportunities to grow? I readily admit that there are times when I just feel weary and like I need a break. But when I can see the struggle as an opportunity, not only does it open…
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Episode #43: The Power of Connecting and Gathering
Hey mama, How would you like to have added strength, wisdom, synergy, time management, abundance, and more? In today’s episode, we talk about the power of connecting and gathering with others. We will review the top three challenges of gathering (comparison, disagreements, and separation) and how...
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Episode #42: The God of Grace and Truth
Hey Mama! I’m really excited about this week’s episode for two reasons. First, I had a realization for how I can streamline all of my topics to teach my two main pillars in my coaching (1st & 2nd great commandments and unity). So I am using this for the first time in this episode, and it turned…
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Shining Moment #14: Mothers Who Did What it Took
Hey mama, I am excited for this new addition to our Shining Moments segments. I am now highlighting historical moms as well as having guest interviews. Today’s stories were quite inspiring for me to read about and share- especially under the theme of “mothers who did what it took”. I’d love to…
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Episode #41: Feeling Stuck vs. Creating Flow
Hey Mama! Do you ever have a big light bulb moment, where everything just makes more sense? In today’s episode, I share a recent light bulb moment for me. I had always struggled with the way it was taught “to be damned”. It felt too vindictive and forceful. And as I studied and prayed to…
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Episode #40: Faith and Unity
Hey Mama, Have you noticed a stronger pull, recently, with regards to either finding doubts and negative aspects of religion that tear people’s hearts and can place a wedge in relationship OR finding stronger evidence of the gospel being led by God and Jesus Christ? In fact, there have been a lot...
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Episode #39: My Health Journey
Hey Mama! I’m going to get really raw and vulnerable with you today. I am going to talk about fears, setbacks, and steps forward in my health journey. My word of the year for 2024 was “heal” so I will reflect on why I chose the word, how it impacted my focus and intentions for the year, and what...
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Episode #38: Reflecting and Remembering
Hey mama! Welcome back to “season 2” of Shine Mommy Shine! After taking a much needed break with my family, and working on a few crucial things, it is a joy to be back with you, ready to intentionally grow through a new year. For this first episode back, we are going to dive right into deepening...
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Shining Moment #12: Lisa Roers
Hey mama! Have I got a treat for you, today. Lisa Roers is an incredible lady. She has a heart that desires to learn, love, follow Christ, and uplift and strengthen others. She teaches Christ-followers how to put their health first while they chase their dreams of success, so they can live life…
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Episode #37:Discovering & Sharing Jesus During the Holidays
Hey mama, What are some of the ways that you bring the magic into your family’s Christmas? Do you love all the decorations and the lights and the smells and the music? Me too!! In today’s episode, we will not just talk about some of the traditions that bring extra cheer to our holiday season, but...
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Do you want to stand confidently, in front of the mirror, seeing the divinely created woman that you are? Are you done with going to bed (way past tired-thirty), feeling like you are far behind and you are struggling to know if you are doing enough? Do you love God and want to deepen your relationship with him, but you feel like you are consistently disappointing him? Are you ready to find more fulfillment in being a woman, in motherhood, in your relationship with others, especially those you are meant to serve?There’s a way to simplify and streamline your life so you can feel confident in who you were created to be, deepen your relationships with God/yourself/others, and live an abundant and joyful life.Hi, I’m Kirstin, and I am an empath and lifelong learner, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and a “love and unity” life coach.Curious about what I really help you with?In this podcast, you will:Redefine divine womanhood/motherhoodLearn what it means t
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