The Mom Material Podcast

Today we have Amy Betters-Midtvedt, Christian mama of 5, and author on the show. We'll be discussing how to maintain connection and relationship with your teen in the midst of rebellion, mistakes, and even mental health struggles. Youtube: https://youtu.be/fa2kPGVto4E

Today we have Carolyn Leiloglou, an award winning children’s book author, and homeschooling mama of 4 on the show. We'll be discussing how to encourage and create opportunities to grow your child’s imagination and how technology hinders their ability to be creative. Carolyn's website: https://www.carolynleiloglou.com/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/jiso5Zj7jO8

Ashley Weber, Christian mom of four, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, and professor of nursing, joins The Mom Material Podcast to help us answer how we can better trust our motherly instincts especially as first time moms and how to model health and wellness to our family. Youtube: https://youtu.be/EpPMQYEpfg4

If you could do the first year of parenting all over again, how would it look different? What would you change? What would you prioritize? In today's episode of The Mom Material Podcast I will be sharing 4 things I would do differently. | https://www.matrescencebirth.com/|

Is it possible to enter and maintain a flow state during childbirth? What would mothers have to do to get there and what barriers should they be aware of that might limit it? Join me on today's episode of The Mom Material Podcast if you are curious as to how we can optimize our body’s mental and physical state during childbirth. |Matrescence Performance Coaching| https://www.matrescencebirth.com/book-online |Resources| https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7551835/ | https://www.ted.com/talks/mihaly_csikszentmihalyi_flow_the_secret_to_happiness/transcript?subtitle=en | https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/blog/flow-triggers |

What do I actually need for my baby? Being a first time mom and putting together your baby registry from scratch is super daunting and incredibly overwhelming. Today I wanted to compile a practical list of first year baby essentials to take some of that pressure off and make this season of life a little less stressful for you.| https://www.matrescencebirth.com/|

How can we find rest and healing in God after suffering? What does it look like to use every part of your home to worship Christ and bless others as a Christian family? Today I’ll be speaking to my dear friend and spiritual role model Aimee Crane-Blake on how she and her husband have carried out their unique testimony through their homestead. | https://www.iaomaifarms.com/ [email protected]

It's certainly not fun to think about what could go wrong during labor and delivery, but it is actually one of the best ways we can mentally prepare ourselves to keep mother and baby safe during birth. On today's episode I'll be talking to Gina Mundy who is the author of A Parent’s Guide to a Safer Childbirth, mother of three, and attorney specializing in childbirth cases for over 20 years. |Keep up with Gina at https://ginamundy.com/| |Mental Performance Coaching for Mothers at https://www.matrescencebirth.com/|

Childbirth is the most important and impactful performance of a child bearing woman's life. Why not prepare for it like you would any other meaningful athletic event or high stakes performance? In today's episode of Mom Material you'll learn how to use visualization for your upcoming birth. https://www.matrescencebirth.com/

What is the importance of prayer for the military wife and mother? Do we have a responsibility to be praying over our families? Today I'll be discussing the privilege and power of prayer with the author of 101 Prayers for Military Wives, Kristi Woods. |https://kristiwoods.net/| |https://www.matrescencebirth.com/|

Why is no one talking about bad doulas!? It seems like there's so much hype around doulas, everything online has nothing but praises for the natural birth professional community. How do you know who is going to turn out to be a bad doula and who is actually good? Today I want to share my own experience with a doula for my first childbirth, what I learned from that experience, and what I would do differently. | https://www.matrescencebirth.com/ |

On today’s episode of Mom Material, authors of Comparison Girl for Teens, Shannon Popkin and Lee Nienhuis, share actionable strategies mothers can use to help their teenage daughters find freedom from comparison. https://www.shannonpopkin.com/comparison-girl-for-teens/ https://leenienhuis.com/brave-moms-brave-kids/

On today's episode of Mom Material, Army Veteran, mother, and author of The Peppered Sky and Sleeping Giants, Sarah Doran, shares the importance of representing military children in literature and shares uplifting stories portraying the military family. The Sleeping Giants project will be LIVE April 1-30. Support Veteran author and mom Sarah Doran by Pre-ordering her book Sleeping Giants on https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/authorsarahdoran Order The Peppered Sky on https://authorsarahdoran.com/purchase/

On today's episode of Mom Material, Margie Sims, Christian author of Launch: Preparing Your Kids for Take Off, shares what she's learned over her 3 and a half decades of mothering 10 children. You'll definitely not want to miss this episode! |Margie’s Website: https://www.authormargiesims.com/| Facebook page for Margie’s Book: https://www.facebook.com/authormargiesims?mibextid=LQQJ4d| Amazon link for Margie’s Book: Launch:%20Preparing%20Your%20Kids%20for%20Takeoff https://a.co/d/19841EB |

On todays episode of Mom Material we'll be discussing how we can apply the elements of highly effective teams with our values consistently through weekly connection check-ins, a practical strategy to stay committed, connected, and literally be on the same page with our spouse. Download a free copy of the Connection Check-ins Guide on the Mom Material tab of |Matrescencebirth.com|.

In todays episode of Mom Material, we’ll apply practical evidence-based strategies from high performing teams and reflect on biblical truths to create meaningful change in our marriages that lead us towards winning together.|For Marriage Performance Coaching go to Matrescencebirth.com for more info.|

On today's episode of Mom Material, we are going to look at renowned relationship expertise and biblical truths to strengthen our marriages, in turn creating better opportunities for our families specifically after childbirth.| matrescencebirth.com|

Today's conversation is about the limited number of days we have on this earth, with each passing day we all grow older, some years it’s more obvious than others, and with aging comes the closeness of death. |matrescencebirth.com|

In today's episode of Mom Material you'll learn how to get your baby to fall asleep and stay asleep all night long using the Ferber Sleep Training Method. Get the rest you need to better love the people God has put in your life. | Resources at Matrescencebirth.com| Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems by Richard Ferber, M.D.|

Welcome to today's episode of Mom Material where we dive into a vulnerable conversation about the ordinariness of motherhood. If you're a new mom who's desperate for rest, hopeful for the future, and trying to figure out how to find fulfillment in what seems to be the never-ending cycle of doing the same things every day, don't worry you're not alone! Tune in to learn how God can sustain and teach you through it all. | Prepare for Childbirth Masterclass: Matrescencebirth.com

Today’s episode is a heartwarming conversation between mother and daughter exploring the invaluable lessons that have been passed down through generations of motherhood. This conversation with my mom is a beautiful tribute to the wisdom that comes with experience. Join us at Mom Material as we share stories, memories, and insights that will inspire and touch your heart. Personal Masterclass information can be found at matrescencebirth.com

Ring in the new year by learning how to hear the voice of God for yourself. This is the most important new years resolution you could ever have! ______ sign up for a masterclass here: matrescencebirth.com

The latest podcast episode of Mom Material w/ Brandy Williamson, is all about designing your environment to support your goals and help you maintain productive habits. Listen in and learn how to make the most of your time and energy as a busy mom! — Sign up for Brandy’s Masterclass: https://www.matrescencebirth.com/

Welcome to Mom Material, the podcast that provides practical tips and advice for busy moms. Are you feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list, but can’t seem to check anything off? If you struggle with procrastination, check out today’s episode for expert advice on why we procrastinate and how to overcome it. ______________ birth & postpartum coaching website: https://www.matrescencebirth.com/ ______________ Procrastination resources: Article:https://eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/91793/1/Compass%20Paper%20revision%20FINAL.pdf TED Talk:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTEPNxx0MsA James Clear:https://jamesclear.com/procrastination

If you're struggling to balance your responsibilities and find meaning in your daily routine you'll learn practical strategies in today's episode of Mom Material w/ Brandy Williamson, to help you achieve your priorities and feel fulfilled in your role as a mother. ___________________ Performance masterclasses: https://www.matrescencebirth.com/

Welcome to Mom Material, the podcast where we delve into the challenges and joys of motherhood. In this episode, we talk about moving past the need for constant approval and validation from others, a topic that is relevant to moms everywhere. _________________ Birth and Postpartum Coaching: https://www.matrescencebirth.com/ _________________ Timothy Keller's Book: The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness

In today's episode of Mom Material w/ Brandy Williamson, you'll learn how to create a shared vision with your spouse for the future and learn how to live out this daily mission together. Let's find motivation in any circumstance or life change, and work towards building a happier and healthier life for ourselves and our little ones. High-Performing Families Masterclass: https://www.matrescencebirth.com/book-online

Find your peace in the midst of the stress and uncertainty of relocating. On todays episode, we offer unique ways of finding purpose through stress and how you can actually grow and develop as you depend on God with every move your family makes. _____________________________________________ Save your seat for the upcoming January Masterclasses: https://www.matrescencebirth.com/book-online

Mom Material w/ Brandy Williamson is designed to offer you a unique combination of Performance Psychology principles and faith-based insights to support you along your journey of motherhood every step of the way. ______________________________________________________________ In today's episode, we hear from Morgan Thomason, a Physical Therapist who specializes in helping babies reach important physical milestones. Tune in to learn how to support your baby's development and enjoy playtime together. ______________________________________________________________ Morgan’s Website w/ Tummy Time Toolbox: https://www.abundantbabypt.com/tummy-time-toolbox ______________________________________________________________ Reserve your spot for the Childbirth, Postpartum, and High-performing Families Masterclasses Launch this January 2024! https://www.matrescencebirth.com/book-online

Welcome to Mom Material w/Brandy Williamson, the podcast that's designed to offer you a unique combination of Performance Psychology principles and faith-based insights to support you along your journey of motherhood every step of the way. _________________________________________________ On this episode, Brandy and guest Hannah Mills, a seasoned professional pianist, dive into the impact music can have on infants and children as well as how parents can utilize music and lullabies to bond with their children. _________________________________________________ If you are interested in Piano Lessons you can find Hannah Mills at http://mshannahspianostudio.com/ _________________________________________________ Reserve your spot for the Childbirth, Postpartum, and High-performing Families Masterclasses Launch this January 2024! https://www.matrescencebirth.com/book-online