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Moments of Motherhood

By: Torie Ketner and Bailey Dickson
  • Summary

  • Looking for community? Welcome to our virtual village! We’re more than just a podcast, we’re your source of mom connection. In our virtual village we’ll be spotlighting joyful motherhood moments while honoring the challenges we all face. We’re two best friends, mothering 8 kiddos between the two of us. We’ve been finding the best ways to support each other, fill our cups, and find balance in this beautiful life, even living over 300 miles apart. This all inspired the birth of our podcast We are sharing our stories while searching for ways to learn, grow and support other moms postpartum and beyond. From navigating a pandemic, traveling with kids, scrunchy living, step-parenting, finding the new version of ourselves, and so much more. We are raw and we are real. And we hope you join us in creating a community that so many of us mommas yearn for. We can’t wait to heal and grow with you all through laughter and maybe some tears as we delve into motherhood together. Cheers to figuring shit out as we go.
    2024
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Episodes
  • S1E6: 20 Questions
    May 25 2024

    In this episode, Torie and Bailey play a fun game of 'this or that' to get to know each other better. They discuss their daily routines, favorite foods, and self-care practices. They also share their opinions on vaccinations and talk about their guilty pleasures. In this conversation, Bailey and Torie discuss their favorite activities, what they would do with a kid-free weekend, their ideal parenting styles, and funny moments with their kids. They also touch on topics like step-parenting and screen time for children.

    • Getting outside in nature and doing workouts are important self-care practices for Torie while Bailey values alone time
    • Both avoid consuming anything out of plastic and try to buy organic
    • Torie and Bailey have similar "guilty pleasures"
    • Self-care activities can range from going to the spa to having a relaxing bath at home
    • Having a kid-free weekend allows parents to recharge and enjoy some alone time
    • Parenting styles can vary, but it's important to lead with love and set loving boundaries
    • Step-parents can have equal disciplining rights as the bio parent, depending on the family dynamics
    • Screen time for children should be monitored and limited, with a focus on appropriate content
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    52 mins
  • S1E5: Mom Rage
    May 16 2024

    Torie and Bailey discuss mom rage and their personal experiences with it. They talk about the triggers for mom rage, such as lack of sleep and feeling unsupported, and how it manifests in their lives. They share their reactions and coping mechanisms. The conversation highlights the importance of self-awareness and finding ways to regulate intense emotions. Mom rage can be triggered by various factors, including lack of support, hormonal imbalances, and postpartum challenges. It is important for mothers to find healthy outlets to release their anger and frustration. Communication and validation from partners are crucial in managing mom rage. Apologizing and making repairs with children after experiencing mom rage can help them understand that it is not their fault.It is important for mothers to be open with their children about their emotions and to apologize when necessary.

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    40 mins
  • S1E4: It's Giving Mother's Day
    May 12 2024
    Mother's Day, maternal figures, breakfast in bed, social media trend, celebrating all mothers, gardening, outdoor projects, bond between mothers and children
    • Mother's Day should be celebrated for all maternal figures, including grandmothers, aunts, and step-parents.
    • Thoughtful gestures and acts of service, such as breakfast in bed, can make Mother's Day special.
    • The trend on social media that suggests Mother's Day should only be celebrated by mothers currently in the trenches of motherhood is not inclusive and overlooks the importance of all maternal figures.
    • Gardening and outdoor projects can be therapeutic and enjoyable activities on Mother's Day.
    • The bond between mothers and their children is unique and evolves over time.
    • Motherhood is a continuous journey of growth and learning.
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    25 mins

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