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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
  • S1E10: Friendship and Motherhood
    Jul 6 2024

    Torie and Bailey discuss various topics, including their matching outfits, a smelly car incident, the hock to a girl, and the challenges of making and maintaining friendships as mothers. They share personal stories and experiences, highlighting the importance of understanding and support from other moms. They also express gratitude for the positive feedback they have received from listeners and discuss their hopes for the podcast's growth. Finding new mom friends can be challenging, but it's important for support and connection. Reconnecting with old friends who are also mothers can be a great way to find unity again. It's important to put yourself out there and make an effort to meet new people. Facebook groups and meetups can be helpful for finding other moms in your area. It's also important to align with friends who share similar values and parenting ideologies. Building a community of supportive mom friends takes time, but it's worth the effort.

    • Making and maintaining friendships as a mother can be challenging due to busy schedules and different dynamics.
    • Motherhood is a common bond that transcends differences in lifestyles and backgrounds.
    • Reconnecting with old friends can bring comfort and support during the motherhood journey.
    • Positive feedback from listeners is encouraging and motivates the hosts to continue their podcast.
    • The hosts appreciate the understanding and connection they have with other moms. Finding mom friends can be challenging, but it's important for support and connection.
    • Reconnecting with old friends who are also mothers can be a great way to find unity again.
    • Put yourself out there and make an effort to meet new people through Facebook groups and meetups.
    • Align with friends who share similar values and parenting ideologies.
    • Building a community of supportive mom friends takes time, but it's worth the effort.
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    38 mins
  • S1E9: Chill the F Out
    Jun 26 2024

    In this conversation, Torie and Bailey discuss their plans for the summer and how they want to prioritize spending quality time with their children. They talk about the challenges of balancing household chores and responsibilities with enjoying the summer activities. Torie expresses her desire to be more present with her children and let go of the pressure to have a perfectly clean house. Bailey shares her plan of creating a summer bucket list with her kids and finding fun and affordable activities to do together. They both emphasize the importance of making fun memories with their children during the summer months. In this conversation, Bailey and Torie discuss their strategies for planning and structuring their summers with kids. They talk about the challenges of planning activities and outings, the importance of setting consistent rules and routines, and the benefits of having a rhythm and structure in their daily lives. They also share their experiences with traveling with kids and express gratitude for their partners' support. Overall, they emphasize the need to be flexible and go with the flow while still finding ways to create memorable experiences for their families.

    • Prioritize spending quality time with your children during the summer.
    • Let go of the pressure to have a perfectly clean house and focus on making fun memories.
    • Create a summer bucket list with your kids to plan activities and adventures.
    • Find affordable and enjoyable activities to do together as a family.
    • Be present and fully engaged in the moment with your children. Plan one to two big activities that require more preparation and packing
    • Set consistent rules and routines to create structure in daily life
    • Be flexible and go with the flow when plans change or don't work out
    • Find ways to create memorable experiences for your family
    • Express gratitude for the support and help of your partner
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    41 mins
  • S1E8: Our Identity Crisis
    Jun 9 2024

    In this conversation, Torie and Bailey discuss their identities as mothers and how it has changed their lives. They talk about the challenges of transitioning from their pre-motherhood selves and the importance of embracing their roles as moms. They also touch on the societal pressure to define oneself based on career or other external factors, and the need to focus on personal values and character instead. Overall, they emphasize the significance of finding contentment and fulfillment in being a mom while also recognizing the multifaceted nature of their identities. In this conversation, Torie and Bailey discuss their identities as mothers and how motherhood has shaped their sense of self. They explore the importance of aligning values in raising children and the deep-rooted characteristics that define who they are. They also discuss the societal pressure to define oneself solely as a mother and the need to embrace the multifaceted nature of their identities. The conversation highlights the self-assurance and growth that comes with motherhood and the challenges of navigating social media's superficiality. Overall, they emphasize the importance of being secure in one's values and finding fulfillment in the role of a mother.

    • Becoming a mother can be a jolt awakening and a huge change in one's identity, especially for young moms who are still figuring out who they are.
    • Being a stay-at-home mom can play a role in how one identifies, as the majority of their time is spent thinking about their children and family.
    • Identifying solely as a mom is okay and can bring contentment, but it's important to also recognize and embrace other aspects of one's identity.
    • Society often focuses on external factors like career or titles to define identity, but it's more important to focus on personal values and character.
    • Finding fulfillment and contentment in being a mom while also exploring and embracing other aspects of one's identity is key to personal growth and happiness. Aligning values is crucial in raising children.
    • Motherhood shapes one's sense of self and identity.
    • Embracing the multifaceted nature of one's identity is important.
    • Motherhood amplifies self-assurance and solidifies personal values.
    • Navigating social media's superficiality can be challenging.
    • Being secure in one's values and finding fulfillment in motherhood is essential.
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    29 mins

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