Simply Whole Moms

Bonus Episode, S3 Kara & Nicole Catch Up Mar 04, 2021

Whoops! We forgot we recorded a whole intro to Season 3 of the podcast. Ha! So, you get this bonus intro episode where we catch up on life: moving, remodeling, health, all the things. It’s a little out of date, but we always have a blast catching up. Enjoy, mamas!

Ep. 4 S3 Josephine - SA Birth Blessings Feb 25, 2021

Kara and Nicole LOVE to talk birth stories, and this was the ultimate guest for just that topic of conversation. Josephine Cawthon is a mom to seven and a doula of 21 years. She has been a part of 1,400 births throughout her career and is currently a part of the SA Birth Blessings team in San Antonio, Texas.

Nicole, Kara and Josephine discuss how Josephine was led into birth education and support, and the benefits of a doula not only for the birth but also postpartum. If you’ve had babies or are still in the season of having babies, this is a great episode for you!

Ep. 3 S3 Alaena - Non-Toxic Living Feb 11, 2021

Alaena Haber is a mama to two, OT/L (Occupational Therapist) and one of our favorite people to follow over on the ‘gram. She is genuine and passionate about women’s health and non-toxic living. She’s a cookbook author, cookie mix maker and Beautycounter boss.

Alaena, Kara and Nicole talk about everything from parasite cleanses to Hashimoto’s thyroid disease to conscious parenting. This conversation is a must for anyone with a chronic illness who could use some encouragement from someone who has been able to achieve great health success with diet and lifestyle. Alaena also reminds us chronic illness warriors that sometimes this stuff is “two steps forward and one step back.”

Ep. 2 S3 Dr. Shabnam Ashtiani - Wellness Feb 04, 2021

Dr. Ashtiani owns Essence Chiropractic & Wellness in San Antonio, Texas. She specializes in prenatal, postpartum and pediatric care and provides services for the whole family.“Chiropractors focus on the structure and condition of the body influences and body functions and its ability to heal itself. The mind-body relationship is instrumental in maintaining health and in the healing processes.”

Dr. Shabby and Nicole discuss the benefits of chiropractic care, freeing your home of environmental toxins and how important it is to take care of mom. They discuss wellness as a whole and how we can work towards wellness even in today’s fast-paced world.

Ep. 1 S3 Kate - Human Trafficking Awareness Jan 28, 2021

Kate Oseen is a mom to two, former owner of an ethical children’s clothing company and digital marketing guru. She is a powerful advocate for prevention and awareness of human trafficking. Kate uses her social media platform to share trafficking facts as well as resources for those being trafficked and ways we can do work to help end modern day slavery.

Kate and Nicole discuss how we consume media and headlines and ways we can get involved to help raise awareness and work to prevent this ever-growing and heartbreaking industry.

Ep. 38 S2 Quarantine Diaries - Moms in Medicine, P.2 // Series & Season Finale May 28, 2020

The time has come to wrap up not only the Quarantine Diaries series but also Season 2 of the Simply Whole Moms Podcast! We can’t believe it’s already been a whole second season of podcast fun.

Today’s episode features an intro from Kara & Nicole, highlighting some of their most memorable episodes of this season, and their special guest is another mom in the medical field. Gillian Crow, PA-C is a Physician Assistant, practicing in Emergency Medicine. She also works part time in the Burn and Wound Care specialties. Gillian and Nicole talk about how quarantine has impacted not only her professional life but also her personal life. We cover the changes in work and family schedules, and Gillian shares what has been encouraging to her during this pandemic.

Ep. 37 S2 Quarantine Diaries - Encouragement for Every Single Mom May 21, 2020

Alaina is a single mom to three beautiful girls (two of them are twins!), a writer, a speaker, a wellness advocate and an overall encourager of all the moms. I tune in to Alaina’s IG stories daily because she’s always there with a bright smile and something to say to put a pep in my step. She did NOT disappoint during our conversation together.

We talk about life as a single mom during quarantine, her journey to where she is today and how God continues to work in her life. Today’s episode is a pure delight because of Alaina. Tune in and share with a friend who needs a smile today.

Ep. 36 S2 Quarantine Diaries - Mental Health May 14, 2020

Kara is joined by Licensed Professional Counselor, Esmeralda Cardenas, who is the owner of Pillars of Life Counseling. Esmeralda’s goal is to “support you and provide a safe space where you can discuss parenthood openly and heal from wounds that pregnancy, birth, postpartum or other parenthood transitions has opened.” Kara and Esmeralda discuss how this quarantine is affecting families and offers insight into loss and grief and how we can implement coping mechanisms to help during this time. This is beautiful and encouraging episode.

Ep. 35 S2 Quarantine Diaries - A Life Well Loved May 07, 2020

Join Kara and Nicole as they chat with Heather Brown from My Life Well Loved. Heather is mama to two little boys and the beauty and brains behind My Life Well Loved , which is a place where you can find fitness, fashion, mom hacks, wellness tips and fun for moms! She has created a beautiful online community where her goal is to “affirm women to embrace the balance, get their sweat on, enjoy a glass of wine and savor the little things.” We cover quarantine, the Enneagram and mom life with some laughs and a dose of honesty.

Ep. 34 S2 Quarantine Diaries - Faith & Fear Apr 30, 2020

The Quarantine Diaries series is rolling right along, and we’ve got a new kind of special guest this week. This is our first male guest on the podcast, and we were thrilled to have him on. We really wanted to dive into the topic of fear and faith as we all try to navigate this unprecedented time. So much info is throw at us via the media and social media, we wanted to take some time to stop, wrestle and discuss faith and fear. Join us as we talk with Rev. Dr. Darrell Smith. He is a teacher, writer, and an aspiring integral theologian who has served in the Alamo Heights United Methodist family of churches since 1999.

Ep. 33 S2 Quarantine Diaries - Pregnancy Apr 23, 2020

It’s time for another episode in our Quarantine Diaries series, and this was a special interview with an old high school classmate of Kara and Nicole. Kara chats with Alyssa Jordan, wife to AJ, mama to Brodie and who also happens to be 9 months pregnant in the middle of a pandemic. Kara and Alyssa discuss how the shelter-in-place orders and the Coronavirus have impacted the end of her pregnancy and what that means for birth plans. Alyssa is encouraging, honest and ray of sunshine. Tune in and share with a friend!

Ep. 32 S2 Quarantine Diaries - Moms in Medicine Apr 16, 2020

It was a pleasure to hear from our friend, Kristin, about her current experience working in the medical field during quarantine. Kristin Navarro is mom two boys, wife to AJ and also a BSN, RNC-Nic at one of San Antonio’s biggest hospitals. Quarantine is keeping her boys home from school, but she’s still heading into work in the NICU, caring for babies and families.

We chat about how her time in the NICU has already introduced her to the idea of “anticipatory grief”, as well as how protocols have changed at work and how it’s going with the boys at home. They’re juggling schooling at home as well as finding time for fun bikes rides together. Tune in to hear Kristin’s point of view, and share with a friend!

Ep. 31 S2 Quarantine Diaries - Working Moms Apr 09, 2020

Well, the Quarantine Diaries series continues with a perspective we had to share, a mom with kids home full time who is also working full time. Aleigh Sanchez is a Senior Manager of Customer Insights at HEB - which if you’re not from South Texas, is the end all be all of all grocery stores on the planet. It’s legit, guys. Aleigh is also VERY legit in her job. She conducts market research to really understand why customers do what they do and connect customers to their store experience at HEB.

Not only is she an amazing mom to three boys and doing a kick-booty job at HEB, Aleigh is a personal friend of ours. We love watching how she mothers like a boss and also works like a boss, particularly during this unique season of quarantine. Share with a working mama friend who needs some encouragement today!

Ep. 30 S2 Quarantine Diaries - Self Care Apr 02, 2020

We’ve all got lots of time at home, but how much of it are we able to spend taking care of ourselves for a couple of minutes? We know it’s not easy for everyone and our suggestions may not be your cup of tea, but we want to encourage you to find something small that helps you feel like you’re taking care of you right now.

We don’t love throwing around the term “self care”, rather we are on board with you finding something you love to care of yourself! This episode features two conversations: one with Kara and Nicole and another with Nicole and MJ, a yoga teacher and certified meditation guide. MJ also provided a guided Yoga Nidra meditation at the end of this episode to offer you a spot of solitude in your day. You can find it around the 50 minute mark.

Ep. 29 S2 Christie - Mom! I Farted In Church Mar 26, 2020

The subtitle of this book says it all: “One Type A Mama’s Journey Learning to Laugh and Let Go” . We had the pleasure of chatting with mama to 4, journalist and author, Christie Cuthbert. Her book, “Mom! I Farted In Church”, released this past January and has been making moms laugh and feel encouraged all at the same time for months. Tune in to hear Christie, Kara and Nicole discuss motherhood - the ups, the downs and all the laughs.

Ep. 28 S2 Nicole & Kara - Hang In There Mar 19, 2020

Everything feels a little bit crazy right now, doesn’t it? We still have so many thoughts, feelings and opinions we want to put into words, but for now, we’ve plugged in our microphones, figured out a Zoom call and recorded a convo with each other (and all the kiddos) to briefly touch on current events AKA an actual pandemic. That was an epic run on sentence.

There are mic bumps, kiddo input, stomping footsteps and door slams all rolled up into this episode. It feels appropriate because this is life currently, rolling with the punches and figuring it out as we go. Tune in, share with a friend and do something for yourself today!

Ep. 27 S2 Kristen - Protect Young Minds Mar 05, 2020

Kristen Jenson is the author of the best-selling book series Good Pictures, Bad Pictures, both #1 sellers on Amazon. Kristen is also the founder of Protect Young Minds - an organization working to “empower parents, professionals and community leaders to protect young kids from pornography, and promote healing from any sexual exploitation.”

Kara and Nicole chat with Kristen about her books and about the importance of discussing good pictures and bad pictures with your child in today’s day of prevalent technology. The goal of the conversation is not to provoke fear rather encourage and equip parents to help their children as they navigate technology.

Ep. 26 S2 Kayla - For Her Feb 27, 2020

Kayla is running a not for profit here in San Antonio. For Her is focusing on fostering dignity & growing equity for women at risk, especially those who have been sexually exploited. Mommas the heart she has to do this work well shows in this podcast. You will leave feeling encouraged that what you are doing at your home matters. Tune in to hear the way the Lord has showed up in her life and her business.

Ep. 25 S2 Nicole & Kara - Health Updates Feb 20, 2020

Hey, friends! Join us as we sit down with health updates for the both of us. Nicole gives us what’s been happening as she deals with Wegener’s, and Kara shares her most recent developments in her journey with Stargardt's. If you or someone you know is working through a chronic illness, reach out to us and we’d love to help encourage you! See the show notes for links to our full health stories.

Ep. 24 S2 Ashley - Rise of the Truth Teller Feb 13, 2020

Join Kara and Nicole as they chat with Ashley Abercrombie about her new book, Rise of the Truth Teller. Ashley is an author, speaker, pastor, wife, and mama - she is a bright light that seeks justice and wants to encourage us all to step into honesty and truth telling. This conversation covers all the things from motherhood to women’s role in the church - you don’t want to miss this episode!

Ep. 23 S2 Courtney - Traveling with Kids Feb 06, 2020

Courtney is the host of All The Best Days, a podcast all about how to have the best day in every city…. with your kids. She has three of her own, and has travel down to an art. Talking to her changed my perspective on why I would make the effort to travel with my kids. All the while giving us tons of practical ideas to make traveling easier. If you are thinking you want a little adventure this spring break this episode is for you. Listen in and be inspired to get out with your kiddos.

Ep. 22 S2 Megan - Birds & Bees Jan 30, 2020

We got to talk “THE TALK” with Megan from Birds & Bees. Mary Flo and Megan are on a mission to equip parents with a different approach to addressing “the birds and the bees” with our children. One of my very favorite quotes on their website is, “Our children deserve more than an awkward conversation at an awkward age.” Absolutely, yes!

Megan gives us a sneak peek into the why and the how for how to address this topic differently. She’s a mama herself, and we so appreciate her knowledge and guidance in this area. Tune in and share this episode with another mama friend!

Ep. 21 S2 Karissa The Sanding Blonde Jan 23, 2020

Karissa is the mom behind The Sanding Blonde. She is a carpenter and wood worker. Karissa is a single mom of two littles, all the while runing her own business. She is a creative and an adventurer. This episode is lighthearted and all aobut finding the joy in life and motherhood.

Ep. 20 S2 Kara & Nicole - Happy New Year Jan 16, 2020

How fitting that for Episode #20 of Season 2, Kara and Nicole share their words of the year for 2020! Join Kara and Nicole as they catch up on life post-Christmas and dive into what words they’ll be focusing on and taking with them throughout this next year.

Ep. 19 S2 Allison on Christmas Giving Dec 19, 2019

Kara is joined by Allison, one of the co-creators of The Giving Manger, which is “a complete tradition to help families focus on giving and the real meaning of Christmas.” The Giving Manger is a book and practice of giving and serving as we anticipate the birth of Jesus. This tradition creates beautiful conversation and opportunities for your family to serve this holiday season. Tune in to hear the story behind The Giving Manger and how you can work this into your family’s Christmas tradition.

Ep. 18 S2 Katy on Simplifying Christmas Dec 12, 2019

Katy is a momma and minimalist and just a whole lot of fun. Who better to talk to about Christmas? On this episode we go into the story of how Katy became a minimalist and how this looks in her day to day life. We also get into how to think aobut the holidays and gift giving. If you are feeling overwhelmed this holiday season Katy gives some real life tips on how to enjoy this time of year.

Ep. 17 S2 Holiday Gift Guide Dec 05, 2019

Kara and Nicole share their favorite gift options for this holiday season. All the links you need to snag your gifts are located in the show notes. Tune in for some fun conversation about gifting this season!

Ep. 16 S2 In Our House: Christmas Nov 21, 2019

We share it all… the good, the bad and the true confessions of tired moms. Kara & Nicole talk through the hard parts of the holidays, the boundaries they are working to set and the traditions they have, that they love. If you are looking for a little comfort in the crazy of the holiday, while also grabbing a few good ideas, this episode is for you. Kara & Nicole decided by in season 1 that they weren’t going to B.S. So they talk about how they split the time between families and even how they want to spoil their kids in a healthy way. Merry Christmas and enjoy!

Ep. 15 S2 Jen - Christmas Card Photos Nov 14, 2019

Sometimes the stress of getting that perfect family photo can be overwhelming. Or maybe you’re haunted by the thousands of photos just sitting on your phone? Jen Brazeal is here to help us navigate photography in motherhood and how to capture some special moment this holiday season even with your iPhone.

SURPRISE! Simply Whole Moms Planner Launch Nov 12, 2019

SURPRISE! We’re launching the Simply Whole Moms 2020 Planner just for you, mamas! Tune in to hear us give the details and how you can order yours today!

Ep. 14 S2 Kirsten on Finding Sexual Pleasure Oct 31, 2019

Well, ya’ll asked so we delivered. You are reading this right. We found a sex enthusiast to talk all things marriage and sex. kirsten is a faith-based advocate for finding clarity and healing in our spirituality and our sexuality. She’s healed through sexual trauma and is here to help others do the same. Many (most) of us have been wounded by culture, church or our upbringing around our bodies and what we are supposed to do (or not supposed to do) with them! Kirsten aims to tackle the core of these messages and bring new understanding to some of the challenges we face in our marriages, relationships and raising our kids. Let’s do this….

Ep. 13 S2 Mica - Creativity in Motherhood Oct 24, 2019

This episode is full of mama wisdom and some great encouragement from THE Mica May herself on how to incorporate creativity into that mom life. We chat work-mom life balance, how to facilitate creativity for our kids in our homes and how to tackle mom guilt. She also gives us a snapshot of how she uses her own May Books day-to-day!

Ep. 12 S2 Naomi on Quiet TImes Oct 17, 2019

Naomi is first and foremost a WHOLEHEARTED follower of Jesus Christ! She grew up as a missionary kid in Outer Mongolia until moving to Lakeland, Florida at the age of 18. In early 2018 she felt led to create a Bible study tool called the Quiet Time Companion, along with an online community of women who would be dedicated to encouraging each other in their daily walk with Jesus. In our conversation today we talk aout the sweet grace of Jesus, how to best meet with Him, and what a quiet time means to Naomi. Leave feeling encouraged!

Ep. 11 S2 Favorite Things Oct 10, 2019

It’s that time again! We sit down to chat about their current three favorite things. There’s nothing like a good late night chat with a friend in your car about what you’re currently loving - that’s right, we just hunkered down in my (Nicole’s) car in the Local Coffee parking lot one night to have a nice girl chat. Check the show notes for more details on what we’re loving at the moment.

Ep. 10 S2 Kristi, Master Organizer of Mayhem Oct 03, 2019

Kristi Clover is a home organization and efficiency expert. She is the author of “M.O.M Master Organizer of Mathem.” a book written to give you simple solution to organize chaos and bring more joy into your home. She is a mom to five kids, and you can hear the joy in her voice. Tune in to get some advice on organizing, and leave feeling encouraged to bring joy in your home.

Ep. 9 S2 Liz on Beginner's Pluck Sep 26, 2019

Tune in to hear Nicole chat with one of her favorite people in the world! Liz Forkin Bohannon is the founder and CEO of Sseko Designs - a socially conscious fashion brand that creates jobs for women in Uganda, across the world and in the United States. Liz is a gifted speaker, storyteller and entrepreneur, and she is releasing her first book, Beginner’s Pluck, on October 1st. Listen in as they discuss Liz’s story to Sseko as well as what this pluck is all about.

Ep. 8 S2 MJ, The Mindful Mama Sep 19, 2019

Do you ever encounter someone who makes you feel at ease, peaceful and so welcome? I (Nicole) had the pleasure of sitting down in person with MJ, the Mindful Mama. MJ opened her studio up for this beautiful conversation, where we dive into the practice of Ayurveda (eye-oor-vay-duh), which is a science of life developed and practiced in India over thousands of years ago to help prevent disease and also help healing.

Ep. 7 S2 Marriage After God Sep 12, 2019

Jennifer Smith is on the podcast today, and she is talking all things marriage. Her and her husband recently release their new book Marriage After God: Chasing After God’s Will for Our Life Together. Jennifer and her husband have authored eleven books over the years. She run the blog Unveiled Wife where she encourages woman you chase intimacy with God and your husband. Tune in for how to use your marriage as a ministry, how to recognize what God wants out of your marriage, and even how to manage your money

Ep. 6 S2 Immune Support Sep 05, 2019

It’s back to school, which inevitably means back to germs! Kara and Nicole sit down to chat about how you can be proactive to amp up your kiddos’ (and yours, too, Mom!) immune systems as we head into this germy time of year.

Ep. 5 S2 At Home Teaching Resources Aug 29, 2019

Do you every wonder what and how to teach your kids? This episode is just for you. Karyn is homeschooling four kids and is a trained teacher, she is an expert. She gives so many practical ideas to teach your children new things. Karyn gives super simple ideas for things to incorporate into your daily routine that foster a love of learning. Enjoy!

Ep. 4 S2 Women's Health Aug 22, 2019

Bust out your notebooks and pens - this is an episode for taking notes! Kara and I had the privilege to sit down with Dr. Dian Ginsberg and Sheila Vuckovic all about women’s health, how food impacts our bodies and specifically their book, PCOS Environmental Roadmap. Dian and Sheila are FULL of knowledge about our bodies and have a goal to make optimal health attainable for all. Tune in for an empowering and encouraging conversation with these two powerhouses.

Ep. 3 S2 Mom to Mom Aug 15, 2019

We had a blast at our one year birthday celebration on August 1st! In this episode, Kara gives a quick recap of the celebration and you get to hear from other moms from the party night share what they’re keeping simple in their lives right now. Listen in as these mamas share - there’s some great encouragement here!

Ep. 2 S2 Audrey on Sensory Play Aug 08, 2019

Audrey is the owner of Let them Be Little Box, a subscription sensory box for toddlers. This company was born out of tragedy, that turned into such a beautiful story of hope. She knows how to participate in sensory play in a way that is super simple to do with your own kids. We hope you tune to be inspired about how much God loves you and your children, how sensory play can be fun, and how much hope and joy there is in motherhood.

Ep. 1 S2 Summer Recap Aug 01, 2019

Join us as we open up Season 2 of the Simply Whole Moms Podcast with a recap of our summers and what’s in store for season 2 of the podcast. We catch up on Nicole’s health journey, Kara’s kids’ swim lesson victories and introduce the new closing question for upcoming guests.

Ep. 38 Season One Closing May 30, 2019

Join Kara and Nicole as they chat about their first year of podcasting. They cover some memorable topics and guests they've been able to connect with this past year.

Ep. 37 Lily on Pregnancy Nutrition May 23, 2019

Lily Nicols knows her stuff when it comes to pregnancy and nutrition. She has a real life approach that is very rooted in research. Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition and exercise. If you have any questions about what to eat during pregnancy, she has you covered!

Ep. 36 Miranda on Babywearing May 16, 2019

Tune in to hear Kara and Miranda chat all things babywearing. Miranda is the founder and owner of Tuck & Bundle, a baby wrap brand dedicated to giving moms the freedom to get out and about even in the heat. You’ll hear Miranda’s story of how her engineering background helped her start her own company.

Ep. 35 Our Birth Stories May 09, 2019

In honor of Mother’s day Kara and Nicole wanted to share the story of how they became moms. If you are a birth story junkie like they are you will love this episode. They are proud of how they brought life into this world, though it wasn’t at all how they pictured. Happy Mother’s Day moms we are proud of you. We really do honor and respect all the ways life is brought into this world. We hope you enjoy!

Ep. 34 Val on Prayer & Motherhood May 02, 2019

Our conversation with Valerie Woerner was so encouraging! Val is the genius behind Val Marie Paper - where their motto is: “Where prayer meets practical” . Val Marie Paper offers prayer journals and even an online prayer course dedicated to helping mamas dive into a prayer life in the midst of chaos with small children. Val shared her heart for prayer as a mother and a wife. We also discussed her new book, Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday, which was released on April 9th.

Ep. 33 Cassy Cook Once Eat All Week Apr 25, 2019

Cassy’s new cookbook is changing the way you think about meal prep. This episode will give you ideas for how to bulk cook in a simple way, save money on your groceries, and generally just juggle all the things. Her new cookbook is out “Cook Once Eat All Week,” it will tell you how to cook one time and make three very different dinners off of it. Cassy is refreshing and encouraging on this whole mom gig, and getting dinner made in the mean time.

Ep. 32 Jamie on Potty Training Apr 18, 2019

HEADS UP! This is an earbud episode, everyone! Jamie and I chat all things potty training and toddler, so we use several different kinds of potty words during our conversation. Pop on those headphones and get ready to take notes because Jamie shares how she became an expert in potty training and toddlers.

Ep. 31 Krista on Clean Beauty Apr 11, 2019

Krista Dolash is the founder and CEO of Root - a beauty and lifestyle brand dedicated to non-toxic, handmade products that are fresh and free from toxic junk. Krista dreamed up this idea all on her own and watching her company grow and thrive via social media has been so fun.

Ep. 30 Brittany on Picky Eating Apr 04, 2019

Brittany is a pediatric occupational therapist. During this episode we focus on picky eating. We will answer questions like: when is it time to get help from someone who is a specialist? How do you even get into their office? What are things you can do as a mom to promote a healthy relationship with food? We discuss what are some major tactics you can use in your own home. Hope this episode helps make dinner a little easier.

Ep. 29 Our Favorite Things Mar 28, 2019

Kara and Nicole sit down to catch up and chat about each of their current three favorite things in life. It’s a light-hearted and fun episode - good to share with a friend!

Ep. 28 Jess on Meal Planning Mar 21, 2019

Jess is the CEO of Cook Smarts, a meal planning service. Each week she sends you a well thought out, explained, and yummy dinner meal plan. You take the grocery list and go for it. This mom has all the tips for how to make a home cooked meal happen. If you are struggling or stressed with your current dinner routine, this episode will inspire you. She has been helping families get dinner on the table in a stress free way for over seven years.

**Ep. 27 Carly from Tribe Alive** Mar 14, 2019

I loved this conversation with Carly Burson, founder and CEO of Tribe Alive, a sustainable and ethical lifestyle brand that sells beautiful apparel, jewelry, leather bags and home goods. Carly not only runs her company with a purpose to take care of the maker and the material with which your clothes are made, she’s a mama to three girls, too!
In today’s episode, Carly gives us the mission of Tribe Alive, how it got started and also shares some of her mama wisdom with us. Carly and the Tribe Alive team are making great impact across the world in Honduras, Guatemala and India as they seek out and work with local artisans who need jobs.

Show Notes:

Tribe Alive - sustainable and ethical women’s fashion
IG: @tribealive
Tribe Alive is also now featured in Madewell.

Ep. 26 Brianna on Pregnancy & Postpartum Exercise Mar 07, 2019

You guys asked us to get Brianna Battles on the show, and we made it happen. She specializes in coaching pregnant and postpartum athletes, as well as educating coaches on how to help athletes navigate the physical and mental considerations of athleticism during these chapters in a woman’s life. Brianna has online courses and resources for both fitness professionals and athletes and is the founder of the movement and online education, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. If you have questions about your pelvic floor or diastasis recti this is the episode for you!

Ep. 25 Laura - Moms on Call Feb 28, 2019

aura is a ray of sunshine and shares her wonderful mama wisdom with us in this episode. She is a mom to 5, former nurse and for the past 16 years, she and her co-founder, Jennifer, have been helping moms of newborn to 4-year-olds survive the early years.

Ep. 24 - Moms Stop Apologizing Feb 21, 2019

Kara and Nicole are back to real mom talk with ya’ll. Being a mom is hard, and there is so much pressure to do everything right. Let’s diffuse all the pressure and discuss our mom confessions. We want you to know you are not alone. This mom gig is hard, and sometimes we can’t do it all. Hear all of our follower’s conversions too! Disclaimer - our kids are well loved and safe. We won’t be responding to negative feedback about this podcast.

Ep. 23 Kim - The Minimal Animal Feb 14, 2019

Today’s episode features Kim Wolfe, mama to 3 precious kiddos, owner of her own business, The Minimal Animal, and did I mention she’s a former Survivor winner? Yes, the TV show! We have a great time catching up, talking about where she’s been and what she’s up to now with her 3 kiddos and an interior design business.

Ep. 22 Diva Cup Discussion Feb 07, 2019

Kara and Nicole talk Diva Cup - an alternative to traditional ways to handle that special time of the month.

Ep. 21 Dr. Brighten on Hormonal Birth Control Jan 31, 2019

Dr. Jolene Brighten is a Functional Naturopathic Medical Doctor and a nutritional biochemist with a focus in women’s health. Ya’ll she is smart, and knows a lot about your hormones. She is the leading expert in Post Birth Control Syndrome, which we talk all about in this episode. If you have ever wondered about your birth control and what it is doing to your body then you should definitely tune in. This episode is full of all the goods about taking care of your hormones. Dr. Brighten also talks about her son’s recent diagnosis, and offers some real encouragement to any struggling mom.

http://www.simplywholemoms.com/podcast/ep-20-dr-brighten-on-hormonal-birth-control

Ep. 20 Lindsey on Getting Children to Sleep Jan 24, 2019

Lindsey is a trained sleep consultant. We took all of your deepest, darkest sleep questions and man did she ever answer them. Everything from what is sleep training, to establishing a routine, to how to have kids share a room. So many of you messaged us and said, “I can’t believe I am asking this.“ Right there with ya, we never start off thinking we aren’t going to be able to get our baby to sleep. BUT we are there. Tune in for the inside tips from a professional.

http://www.simplywholemoms.com/podcast/ep-19-lindsey-on-getting-children-to-slee

Ep. 19 Roque Getting Moving and Enjoy It Jan 17, 2019

oque gives you all the tips to get moving and actually enjoy what you are doing. If you don’t even know where to start when it comes to working out, then tune in for some inspiration. Roque is a Master Instructor and Smart Barre's Director of Training. Smart Barre is a boutique women's fitness studio in San Antonio offering total body, low impact workouts through a method that fuses Yoga, pilates and ballet. After having her first baby, she found this type of workout, was hooked and now gets to share it's benefits with women every day! She is a mama to two kiddos, 5 and 3, and has a passion for healthy and happy living. Right there with ya girl!

http://www.simplywholemoms.com/podcast/ep-19-roque-getting-moving-and-enjoy-it

Ep. 18 Nicole on Mommy Nutrition Jan 10, 2019

Nicole is a registered dictation, and she drops some major truth around how to nourish your momma body. All too often the information around pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and postpartum nutrition can be so confusing. Nicole breaks it down in such a simple, tangible way. She would know, too, she has two little ones of her own. If you are struggling with a postpartum body or just unsure what to be eating while pregnant, this is the episode for you. Nicole has so much training, education, and experience to throw your way.

http://www.simplywholemoms.com/podcast/ep-18-nicole-mommy-nutrition

Ep. 17 Adoption Care, Mwana Villages Jan 03, 2019

This live podcast was recorded with a room full of people passionate about the orphan crisis. In this episode we talk with the Co-founder of Mwana Villages, Cheryl and US Director, Wellon. Mwana Villages is a small orphanage in the Congo, caring for around thirty children. Their mission is a beautiful one that simply put is to care for the children first. They work to meet the needs of the kids who are brought to them with so much passion. Their goal, which is unlike most in this line of work, is reunification with the children’s biological family. This episode will show you the ins and outs of international adoption, when it is done with prayerful hearts. I hope you leave this epsiode with a desire to get involved with the ministry of Mwana Villages, to pray for these precious children, and to help spread the word about proper orphan care.

http://www.simplywholemoms.com/podcast/ep-17-adoption-care-mwana-villages

Ep. 16 Beth, More on the Enneagram Dec 20, 2018

In this episode we dive a little bit deeper into some of the Enneagram numbers, including which numbers tend to confuse themselves with each other. Beth fills us in on wings, healthy vs. unhealthy behavior in our numbers and how we can use her resources to help us discover our Enneagram number and move forward in growth in our number.

Ep. 16 Beth, Intro to the Enneagram Dec 13, 2018

If you have no clue what the Enneagram is, then tune in to this episode! I had the pleasure of chatting with Beth McCord, a.k.a. Your Enneagram Coach. She has been speaking, teaching and coaching about the Enneagram for over 15 years. This conversation could have gone on so much longer - Beth is a wealth of knowledge. She runs @yourenneagramcoach over on Instagram and has created a beautiful Enneagram community where she shares great resources.

Ep. 15 Becky, Keeping Holidays Sacred Dec 06, 2018

The stress of holidays can be enough to make any mom snap. That is what Becky is on a mission to help you overcome. She is the author behind the book Sacred Holidays: Less Chaos, More Jesus. Can I get an amen? This conversation will give you smple ideas to make this time of year easier. It will also challenge you to not give “yourself grace” on the things that really matter. Taking a minute to chill and listen to this episode will help you to refocus this holiday season.

http://www.simplywholenutrition.com/podcast/ep-15-becky-keeping-holidays-sacred

Ep. 14 Carolyn & Whole Food Remedies Nov 29, 2018

Carolyn is the founder of Maty’s Healthy Products, she curates powerful whole food ingredients for better health and healing through rememdies. When her daughter was born with heart defects she became a mom on a mission to take control of their health. This led to remedies that helped resolved cold symptomhs. Se shared them with friends, and things only grew from there into national distribution. She firmly belives that mother nature has given us what we need to heal our bodies. Carolyn is full of ideas to take care of your families health using things you have on hand. Enjoy learning about natural alternatives to all kinds of health concerns.

http://www.simplywholemoms.com/podcast/ep-14-carolyn-whole-food-remedies

Ep. 13 Kate and Cooking With Your Kids Nov 15, 2018

You know those conversations where you leave just feeling encouraged, like what you are doing is more than enough. Kate has the sweetest way of talking about how she feeds her family in a healthy way. Kate gets in the kitchen with her kids and films it all for our entertainment, and ya’ll it is entertaining. Tune in to get some tips on how to get your kids in the kitchen and actually enjoy the mess!

http://www.simplywholemoms.com/podcast/ep-13-kate-and-cooking-with-your-kids

Ep. 12 Nutrition FAQs with Kara Nov 08, 2018

Tune in to hear Kara answer the five most frequent nutrition questions we get here at Simply Whole Moms. We cover everything from what to feed your kids, to how to take care for your hormones, to tackling picky eating. The approach to all these questions is simple, real, and something you can totally tackle. So get your questions answered in a real life way, and make some simple changes.

http://www.simplywholenutrition.com/podcast/ep-12-nutrition-faqs-with-kara

Ep. 11 Aly and God's Miracles Oct 25, 2018

Hearing Aly talk was such a good reminder that God shows up for us, even in the darkest of times one can imagine. Aly is a true miracle and example of faith in God when all else seems to be lost. Aly and her husband are on a mission to tell the world about the miracle God performed in their lives. Their story begins with high school sweethearts looking to start a family, only to discover a very aggressive form of breast cancer. This story is painful and beautiful, and if you need to be reminded how to take your own thoughts captive…this is for you (all of us).

http://www.simplywholemoms.com/podcast/ep-11-aly-and-gods-miracles

Ep. 10 Chemical Free Cleaning with Allison Oct 18, 2018

Have you ever wondered about the cleaning products you are using? Then this episode is for you. It is all things cleaning in a way that is safe for your family. Allison owns an extremely safe and effective cleaning product company called Branch Basics. She is passionate about protecting your family and their health. Her story warrants this passion. Y’all, this passion led her to design a product that she uses on both her kitchen counter and her toddler’s skin. Tune in to learn how to get the all the toxins and chemicals out of your home, and actually remove germs without using chemicals. Allison knows her stuff, and she sheds a light on what is in our home and what true wellness looks like.

http://www.simplywholemoms.com/podcast/ep-10-chemical-free-cleaning-with-allison

Ep. 9 Bethany, Organic & Pure Beauty Oct 11, 2018

Bethany is the CEO and Founder of Primally Pure. Primally Pure is an all natural beauty and skincare company. Each one of their products has ten or less ingredients in each product. This is why it is one of our favorite natural beauty lines. We were fan girl-ing big time about getting to talk with her. In this episode, we discuss all kinds of mama beauty tips: like when to bathe your baby and how to prevent stretch marks. Bethany also gives her top choices to clean up your beauty act, like: clean deodorant and fewer ingredients.

http://www.simplywholemoms.com/podcast/ep9-bethany-organic-pure-beauty

Ep. 8 Amber - Shine On After Loss Oct 04, 2018

Amber shares her story on loss and how she is turning it into something beautiful. Amber experienced a miscarriage during her first pregnancy, and she shares her heart with you. It is important to her that woman come together share their stories and support each other. That is why she has started the Shine On Remembrance Run for Infant and Pregnancy Loss. Running helped mend her spirit and she is channeling that into an event to support other moms. Listen to be inspired and empowered!

http://www.simplywholemoms.com/podcast/ep-8-shine-on-after-loss

Ep. 7 Jenna Bishop on God's Grace Sep 27, 2018

Man, does Jenna ever bring it. If you are a discouraged mom, wanting to know that God sees you…this is for you. Jenna has authored multiple books, is mom to two little ones, and is always looking for a chance to share God’s love with God’s daughters. In this episode Jenna tackles things like what it means to have a “quiet time“ in this busy phase of life, intentional listening for the Lord, and how all that is His is YOURS. Jenna is not afraid to real talk y’all, like really real talk. She even tackles where God was during her miscarriages. Her soul is beautiful and it shows, she had both of us tearing up. She challenges moms to go find and learn the promises that God makes to us, and to ask Him for help daily (even when it seems silly to ask).

http://www.simplywholemoms.com/podcast/ep-7-jenna-bishop-on-gods-grace

Ep. 6 Bree on Fashion with a Purpose Sep 20, 2018

Breanne is the founder and CEO of Salt & Light Trading Co., an online boutique. Her goal is to provide fashionable clothing from all over the world, including the good ‘ol USA, that creates an impact and changes lives. Tune in to her and her husband’s incredible story that involves being on the mission field in the Amazon and flipping houses in Waco, Texas. Bree has such a heart to change the world, she even gives 10% of her proceeds to the Grace House Amazon. If you are interested in learning to shop with a purpose or make an impact with your purchases, this is the show for you. We loved getting to know Bree’s heart and being inspired to be more like her.

http://www.simplywholemoms.com/podcast/ep-6-bre-from-salt-light-trading-co

Ep. 5 Live with Cassy Joy of Fed & Fit Sep 13, 2018

Join the Simply Whole Moms for a live podcast recording with Cassy Joy Garcia from the brand Fed and Fit. She answers questions live from a room full of moms. Listen in on this fun live event as we cover topics from nutrition, to working out with babies, to what supplements to take. Cassy had a genuine conversation with other moms about health and wellness in this busy chapter. Thank you Cassy for your time and the joy you shared!

http://www.simplywholemoms.com/podcast/ep-5-live-with-cassy-joy-of-fed-fit

http://fedandfit.com/

Ep. 4 Our Love, Conviction, & Passion Sep 06, 2018

This is the last episode in our "Get to Know Us" series, and Nicole & Kara are putting a nice little bow on it. They have loved sharing our heart with you all, and it shows! They are ending the series by talking about where their minds and hearts are at. Nicole & Kara will talk about how they feel about the issues they are covering on the blog, Simply Whole Moms. Tune in as they discuss the mom community, adventure of motherhood, and giving yourself and other moms grace. They deep drive into their heart passions of nutrition, ethical fashion, and living a simple whole life with chronic disease. Their heart's come across in a genuine way, as they are transparent about where they stand on issues that are important to them.

Ep. 3 Let's Talk Beauty Aug 30, 2018

We're in the middle of a series sharing what the Simply Whole Moms are passionate about. This episode is about beauty because, "when you look good, you feel good." Right? Nicole is our beauty expert and natural, safer skincare junkie. She has been a makeup model for Root Pretty, and has spent years researching and perfecting her own beauty routine. In this episode, Kara will ask questions about her beauty must haves, ingredients to watch out for, and how to make your beauty a priority.

Nicole's promise to you is that the beauty products she recommends will always be well researched and safe for your body.

Ep. 2 Food, Nutrition, & Picky Eating Aug 23, 2018

Over the next few episodes we are going to be spending time telling you a little bit about the things we are passionate about. This episode is focused on health, not just for you but your whole family. Kara is a certified nutritionist through the Nutrition Therapy Association. She is very passionate about health because she has personally reverenced her autoimmune disease with nutrition. Listen in as Nicole interviews her about all things health, nutrition, and doing it while being a mom.

Kara's promise to you is that she will always make sure what she is recommending is simple, but will make significant changes in your health.

Show Notes

Ep. 1 We Can't Wait to Meet You Aug 17, 2018

In this episode, Kara and Nicole just talk about life, being moms, and how they got to where they are today. They discuss their different, but weirdly similar journey with autoimmune disease. They are also pretty honest about the hard mom stuff, the products they are loving, backyard chickens, and ethical fashion. Ya, they pretty much cover it all. If you want to get to know the moms behind the Simply Whole Moms podcast this is where you need to start.

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