Simply Honest Motherhood

Expectations

Expectations. We ALL have them. Some may be good, some may be bad, and some may be in-between!

Join Ashley and Kristi as they talk about a listener's question regarding expectations in motherhood and what happens when they go unmet. This episode will warm your heart, challenge it, and hopefully leave you with some wisdom and encouragement for your own motherhood journey.

You are LOVED. You are SEEN. You CAN do this!

Ashley & Kristi

 

Life Marks

Life (stretch) marks, mom-bod, body image, and beauty...this episode has it all!

Wherever you are in your life-journey, this will be a great "woman's" episode. Grab a cup of tea or coffee and join us as we bravely talk about postpartum bodies, teenage body image, all the way through aging gracefully.

We pray you find new freedom and joy in the body that God has blessed you with! You are incredibly beautiful, valuable, and STRONG.

Cheers to aging gracefully with you,

Ashley & Kristi

L&D Prep and Postpartum

Come one, come all! If you are pregnant, hoping to become pregnant, a grandmother, a friend of someone who is pregnant, or you simply want to gain a better understanding of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, this is the episode for you!

As a follow-on to our previous "All Things Pregnancy" episode, we talk about baby registry must-haves, items you really don't need, and all things labor, delivery, and postpartum.

Pull up a chair, get some water, put your feet up, and get ready to be encouraged! You've got this, mama!

Ashley & Kristi

All Things Pregnancy

Welcome to the podcast that could go on forever! Don't worry, though, we kept it to about two hours...seriously.

Pregnancy can be a hot and lengthy topic and we are here to offer encouragement, some laughs, and some practical suggestions based on our own experience as moms of multiple children.

Whether you are a first time mom, mother of multiple children, haven't had children yet, or are done having children, there is something in this episode for everyone.

We will also be taking a break from podcasting as we are pregnant ourselves and are nearing the time when our bundles of joy may arrive. Don't worry, though, we will be back! More details on that are in the episode.

We invite you to sit back, take a listen, and enjoy!

Blessings,

Ashley & Kristi

Bringing Dead Things To Life

This month we are bringing you something a little different! Kristi had the honor of speaking at a women's event last month and we felt her message was timely and important to share with you. Do you have parts of your life that feel dead and beyond hope or repair? This message is for you!

We pray you are blessed and encouraged!

Ashley & Kristi

The Squeeze

There are a lot of things going on in the world right now that are creating what we like to call, "the squeeze." Money is tight and may be getting tighter, bills are getting higher, and the price of pretty much everything is going up.

If you find yourself needing to make some uncomfortable changes to your life, just know you are NOT alone and you are STILL a good mom!

Join us in this month's episode for encouragement, practical tips, and some laughs as we talk honestly about what's going on and how we as moms can still "live our best life" through it all.

Blessings and peace!

Ashley & Kristi

xoxoxo

Will Motherhood Wreck My Life?

This month, we debunk some common lies about motherhood in a lighthearted (and at times, serious) way, discuss the callings we as women have on our lives, and end with some great audience Q&A about marriage and our awesome "mom-bods".

We hope you'll join us and laugh and find hope and encouragement in this month's episode.

Many blessings to you, mamas!

Ashley & Kristi

Xoxo

Headlines, Mother’s Day, & Moving On

This month, Ashley and Kristi chat briefly about some current headlines, explore the importance of motherhood, and talk about how to "let" our children grow up without our sadness of them leaving babydom hold them back.

Pull up a chair, pop in those earbuds, and join us as we laugh, talk honestly about hard topics, and pull encouragement and hope out of it all. Jesus LOVES moms and has so much love, provision, and encouragement for us!

You are loved, you are enough, and you ARE a good mom.

Happy Mother's Day!

Xoxo

Ashley & Kristi

Coffee, Childhood Memories, & Easter

Happy April!

In this month's podcast, we discuss our love of coffee (and Kristi's journey to finally drinking regular coffee), mull over some hilarious childhood memories that include wearing pantyhose and stirrup leggings, and end with some great Easter celebration ideas. We also discuss a listener question about how to find and cultivate mom community!

So grab a cup of coffee, put your feet up, and join us for some real mom talk and some laughs. We pray you are encouraged!

Love and blessings,

Ashley & Kristi

Frugality Doesn’t Need To Be Scary

We are living in a very interesting time where there is a lot going on in the world. New challenges seem to be appearing everywhere, especially regarding the cost of living, the cost of food, etc.

First off, we want to reassure you that you and your family are going to be OKAY! God's got this and isn't surprised by what's going on. He has the perfect plan for you to get you through this in a good way. Remember, His plans for you are always good (Jeremiah 29:11)!

Secondly, we offer all sorts of tips, tricks, and personal stories regarding our own journeys in being and becoming frugal in this episode. It's challenging and can be scary, but it will be okay. We've made it through and so can you!

You are NOT alone in this...we are ALL doing this together and we WILL make it!

Love and blessings,

Ashley & Kristi