New Mom Podcast

Mia Fieldes Dunnavant tells the incredible story of the years she spent waiting to conceive her daughter, the health issues that caused delay after delay, and the promises God spoke over her that kept her hope alive in the waiting. She encourages any of us in a waiting season to hold onto the promises of God. Whether you’re waiting on a baby, a job, a marriage to be reconciled, or a healing…this episode is for you. 🫶🏼More From Mia Fieldes: Follow Mia: Spotify: https://artists.spotify.com/songwriter/4mEdTKoMHiY0xPpddu9UhRInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/miafieldes?igsh=NDVxeTVpYWFsbzl2Mia’s “A Beautiful Story” Testimony about meeting her husband !! : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fount/id1070613870?i=1000421124095

New Mom Podcast is a Christian motherhood podcast for women navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood. Whether you're a first-time mom, expecting, or in the middle of sleepless nights, this show offers real, honest conversations about motherhood, marriage, identity, and faith. We talk about birth stories, postpartum recovery, relationships, mental health, and trusting God through every stage of motherhood. If you're looking for encouragement, practical advice, and a reminder that you're not alone—this podcast is for you.Our prayer is that New Mom leaves you feeling seen, strengthened, and a little more equipped for the beautiful calling of motherhood. New Episodes Weekly!Links:Instagraminstagram.com/newmompodcastTikToktiktok.com/@newmompodcast

“I wrote the book I desperately needed.”“I wrote the book I desperately needed.”In this powerful episode of New Mom, Carrie sits down with author and mom of two (soon to be three!), Morgan Krueger, to talk about her new book Made To Magnify—and how motherhood can become a daily act of magnifying Jesus.  What if the “small” mundane moments are actually the biggest and most important moments for our kids? She encourages listeners to remember: if it’s a big deal to our kids, it’s a big deal to God too. Morgan and Carrie also discuss healthy social media  boundaries for moms and the joy that can be found in “missing out” online to instead choose being present with our families. More From Morgan Krueger:  📕 Order Made to Magnify Now!!  https://a.co/d/0hA8dth0Follow Morgan: Website:   https://www.morgankrueger.comInstagram:   https://www.instagram.com/morganwkrueger/Follow us on Instagram! New Mom Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/newmompodcast/Carrie: https://www.instagram.com/carriewampler/

In this mini bonus episode, we talk about:The rise of the “90s Butter Mom” trendThe desire for slower rhythms, presence, and simplicity in motherhoodHow nostalgia and social media shape our expectations as momsFinding balance between modern life and intentional livingIf you’ve been craving a slower pace, feeling overstimulated in early motherhood, or wondering why this trend resonates so deeply—you’re not alone.Follow us on Instagram! New Mom Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/newmompodcast/Carrie: https://www.instagram.com/carriewampler/

Struggling with postpartum anxiety, hormone imbalance, or feeling constantly overwhelmed as a new mom? In this episode, Carrie sits down with ICU nurse and mom of two, Brooke Varvel, to talk about what’s really happening in your body after pregnancy—and how to begin regulating your nervous system.Brooke shares her personal experience with postpartum overwhelm and what she’s learned about how hormones impact your mental, emotional, and physical health in early motherhood.We talk through practical tools to help you regulate your nervous system, manage stress, and find peace in the middle of the chaos along with spiritual encouragement for the hard moments when motherhood feels like too much.If you’ve ever felt overstimulated, anxious, or disconnected after having a baby, this conversation will help you understand why and what you can actually do about it.More From Brooke Varvel: Brooke's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookeeliza_/Nest And Rest Mama: Website: https://www.nestrestmama.com/?utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn99wxwo15FmTrPew0Nx6OyS6GgBUI2_D_QXIUE91-048Ghw05ig8kIh755h0_aem_Xe_usgaH-xQ4uJJnOFQ5wgInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nestrestmama/Follow us on Instagram! New Mom Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/newmompodcast/Carrie: https://www.instagram.com/carriewampler/

A new chapter of New Mom in a new city and studio! Carrie and her husband Connor share life updates this week, including moving across the country as a family and finding their new home in Nashville! The couple share stories from the past year, where they traveled a lot more than they expected, and lived in four different cities with their baby boy. Though they are not experts, Carrie and Connor share all the travel tips and they learned along the way. They also touch on how to stay united with your spouse while under stressful circumstances that traveling with kids can tend to bring. This is a great episode for new moms planning to road trip or fly with their baby for the first time! Follow us on Instagram! New Mom Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/newmompodcast/Carrie: https://www.instagram.com/carriewampler/Connor: https://www.instagram.com/connoralexander/Links to products they recommend in the episode: Portable Noise Machine Nuna Travel CribTeethers Crackers 

Krista Breilh founded the Seattle women’s ministry, Live Salted, over ten years ago and since then has become a wife and mom to two precious girls. She and her husband live on mission, sharing a passion for building spaces of belonging around the person of Jesus. They recently launched Little Lights, a Christian daycare, out of their home in North Seattle.Krista shares the ways God has met her in her seasons of trying to juggle it all, especially in her first years of motherhood. More From Krista Breilh: Live Salted: https://livesalted.comLive Salted IG: https://www.instagram.com/livesalted/Kirsta's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristabreilh/ Follow us on Instagram! New Mom Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/newmompodcast/Carrie: https://www.instagram.com/carriewampler/

Our first couples episode is here! Carrie and her husband Connor invite their friends Lexi and Jaecy Friesen onto the podcast to share their birth story and postpartum experience in real time. Lexi, who gave birth to their daughter a few months ago, shares funny and memorable moments from her birth story. The couples both touch on the relatable, humorous and hard moments in postpartum. Becoming parents brings many new challenges to a marriage but also so many blessings! Follow Lexi and Jaecy: Lexi: https://www.instagram.com/lexi.ps/Jaecy: https://www.instagram.com/jaecy.friesen/Follow us on Instagram! New Mom Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/newmompodcast/Carrie: https://www.instagram.com/carriewampler/

We're talking ALL things pregnancy fitness! How do we make ourselves move in the first trimester? How do we optimize our energy and strength in the second trimester and what should we do to prep for birth in the third? Carrie sits down with Janelle Ahrens, founder of Phase Empowerment, who specializes in Pregnancy and Postpartum Fitness and Nutrition. She is also the host of the Podcast 'Fitness For Pregnancy and Beyond'. Janelle covers many topics, including trimester specific workouts, how to breathe through lifting while pregnant, and postpartum recovery. If you are interested in learning more or trying one of her fitness programs, see the links below! Website: https://www.phasempowerment.com/thesustainablefatlosssolutionPregnancy & Postpartum Program:https://www.phasempowerment.com/pregnancyfitnessprogrammingJanelle's Podcast, Fitness For Pregnancy and Beyond:https://open.spotify.com/show/7KycRdpOctYkQhWzOKpR8c?si=1SsTEgI7R5aUlD9k_YpZkQJanelle's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/janelle.fatlosscoach?igsh=cWM0cDU0NGU0czloFollow us on Instagram! New Mom Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/newmompodcast/Carrie: https://www.instagram.com/carriewampler/

No one dreams of spending their first weeks with their baby in the NICU, but for some of us it’s a reality. Here’s a hopeful story for those who need it🫶🏼Host Carrie Alexander invites her hometown friend Meredith Mckee on the show to share her beautiful testimony as a “NICU” mom. Meredith was 33 weeks pregnant when she unexpectedly went into labor, and she welcomed her daughter Scarlett into the world when she was 34 weeks pregnant. Due to being so early, Scarlett had to stay in the NICU for what ended up being 21 days. Though nothing went “to plan” Meredith shares the incredible ways God showed up in big and small places and answered SO many prayers. From amazing nurses, to miracle moments in Scarlett’s journey, to the pain that can come from not coming “home” with your baby, this episode covers a lot of ground. If you, a sister or friend has walked through a time in the NICU, we hope this episode blesses and encourages you!

Actress, Writer, Producer, Wife and Mom of two (soon to be three!!) kiddos, Lauren Swickard wears many hats. Host Carrie Alexander and guest Lauren Swickard discuss Lauren’s journey in motherhood. From meeting her husband, actor Josh Swickard, to growing their family, to life on their avocado ranch, she opens up about mom life, marriage and faith. Lauren shares how she and Josh grew in their ability to balance raising little ones while both working, and emphasizes the importance of saying no to things so you can say YES to your family.  Follow Lauren on socials if you don’t already! https://www.instagram.com/laurenswickard/Follow us on Instagram! New Mom Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/newmompodcast/Carrie: https://www.instagram.com/carriewampler/

Becca is back to share her positive home birth story! Carrie and Becca discuss the often polarizing topic of home births vs. hospital births. How do you know which is right for you? How do we love and support or girlfriends who choose differently? Carrie and Becca chose different paths, but share how they encouraged, prayed for, and supported each other throughout their pregnancies. Becca had a very positive home birth experience and shares why she chose a home birth, how she and her husband grew together as a team in the months leading up to the birth, and how God met her in all of it. Whether you're considering a home birth or are all about a hospital birth, we think you'll find this episode to be insightful and encouraging!! Guest Becca Mokoulu is the founder of OT By The Sea, based in Santa Monica California. Becca's Instagram: @otbytheseaCarrie's Instagram: @carriewampler

Finally sharing our full birth story!! Host Carrie Alexander has her husband Connor Alexander back on the podcast to share the birth story of their first child. They reminisce on the moment they found out she was pregnant, discuss pregnancy from the husband and wife’s different perspectives and share the full birth story of their son Archie. 

From Wizards of Waverly Place, to Camp Rock and beyond...Many of us New Moms grew up with Maria being the Disney Channel mom on our TV screens. Host Carrie Alexander, sits down with actress Maria Canals-Barrera. Maria reminisces on her days working on Wizards, and shares how she balanced set life while raising two little ones. Maria is a wonderful mother to two beautiful young adult daughters, and has much wisdom to share to this generation of New Moms. From breast feeding, to screen time boundaries, to prioritizing your marriage, this episode covers a lot of ground. We hope you enjoy getting to know Maria!

Feel like you're failing? You're not. If you are in the trenches with breastfeeding this episode if for you. Host Carrie Alexander invites her friend Brytnee Atkinson back on the show to have a heart to heart on the topic of breastfeeding. Both moms struggled with nursing their first babies and discuss the stress, disappointment, comparison and shame that came with it. From the dreaded weighted feeds, to exclusive pumping, they cover it all. They share how God met both of them uniquely when they needed His peace the most, and lead them to make the right decisions for their families. 

After unexpectedly losing her husband Lexi eleven years ago, Fiona became a single mother to her three young children. In this episode of New Mom, Host Carrie Alexander invites Fiona Godschalk to share her story. Fiona is a woman of God, a mom to three now young adult children, and a widow of eleven years. She reminisces on the early days of growing her family alongside her husband and opens up about parenting her kids in the aftermath of devastating loss. Fiona and Carrie also chat about the highs and lows of parenting adult children, and how to raise your kids to have a faith of their own. Moms of all ages will be inspired by Fiona's wisdom, strength and honesty. We hope you enjoy this conversation! 

In this episode, Carrie invites her husband to join her in sharing their love story. They reminisce on meeting, falling in love, getting married and their steps towards starting a family. 

Host Carrie Alexander and her guest, Becca Mokuolu talk tongue ties, the importance of having a pregnancy buddy, and how to pray for your baby more intentionally. Becca is an Occupational Therapist and owner of the Southern California based company, OT By The Sea. She works daily with infants, and gives her take on the complex topic of tongue ties. OT by the Sea Instagram: otbythesea_

Host Carrie Alexander sits down with her little sister and "New Aunt", Christina Wampler. The sisters share parts of their own testimonies and discuss how openly walking with God can encourage others who may be watching closer than you think. Carrie shares her heart and God story behind the New Mom podcast, how she is attempting to find a new version of Sabbath rest, and the importance of choosing community even in the midst of motherhood. 

Host Carrie Alexander and guest Lexi Simonsen talk all things pregnancy. Lexi is currently in her third trimester with her first born and had so many fresh reflections to share on body comparison, birth plans, identity, pregnancy realities and so much more. They both open up about how months of trying for a baby gave them profound gratitude during pregnancy and postpartum. They also discuss the difference between losing your identity in motherhood and the fruitful refinement process of dying to self. 

Host Carrie Alexander and guest Brytnee Atkinson have a heart to heart over coffee. They discuss becoming new moms together, the very real struggle of postpartum comparison and baby blues, how to lovingly share your pregnancy news with a friend struggling with infertility, and how as actresses they each learned to trust God when it was time to sacrifice to start their families. Brytnee's Socials:https://www.instagram.com/brytneeratledge/Follow us on Instagram! New Mom Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/newmompodcast/Carrie: https://www.instagram.com/carriewampler/