Her Village

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Date Night In: Parents Edition (Bonus Episode Preview!) Mar 23, 2023

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Jacqueline and her husband Josh are coming at ya with a fun and light-hearted bonus episode preview! The kids are in bed, the wine is poured, and mom and dad are playing 21 questions. Take a listen!
Fun date night in conversation starters: https://coupletraveltheworld.com/fun-questions-for-married-couples/
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There are so many deserving parents with stories of their own that lead them to needing the help of a gestational surrogate to grow their family. ConceiveAbilities is a first-in-class, full service global surrogacy agency with 25 years of unparalleled service. They are a leading surrogacy agency offering the best in family building to parents, surrogates and egg donors. You can earn up to $650 just for taking the first few simple steps to learn more about how you can help! Click this link to get started: share.conceiveabilities.com/hello12

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8 Ways To Regain Your Sense of Control Mar 21, 2023

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Infertility is hard. The stress level for women experiencing infertility is comparable to the stress level of being diagnosed with cancer. Motherhood is tough. Mothers who feel like they lack control are more likely to experience depression and anxiety. In this episode, Jacqueline discusses 8 ways to regain your sense of control.
Want to connect with like-minded women who are getting real about what it takes to be a mom? Join the Motherhood Intended Community! We're talking all about mom life beyond the highlight reel.
Bonus content drops this month! Become a Patron of the podcast and select a monthly subscription for even MORE content. As a subscriber, you'll get access to things like exclusive bonus episodes, a patron-only community for fans to connect, shoutouts on podcast, and more! Click this link to subscribe: patreon.com/motherhood_intended
There are so many deserving parents with stories of their own that lead them to needing the help of a gestational surrogate to grow their family. ConceiveAbilities is a first-in-class, full service global surrogacy agency with 25 years of unparalleled service. They are a leading surrogacy agency offering the best in family building to parents, surrogates and egg donors. You can earn up to $650 just for taking the first few simple steps to learn more about how you can help! Click this link to get started: share.conceiveabilities.com/hello12

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Stephanie Hanrahan on Overcoming Challenges & Living Your Truth Mar 16, 2023

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Stephanie Hanrahan was just your seemingly average housewife until she grew tired of pretending and decided to make her private journal public. Since sharing her story, Stephanie has achieved viral success with her website, Tinkles Her Pants, which chronicles her journey as wife to a husband with chronic illness, mother to children with autism, and a woman who often unravels then finds her footing again. She can be found leaking nothing but the truth on the Today Show, CNN, Yahoo! News, The Daily Mail, and most recently her TED Talk: The Problem with Being Perfect.

Stephanie is a co-founder of the 501(c)3 non-profit, Labeled and Loved, which provides respite and resources for caregivers of disabled children. The organization hosts an annual 3-day retreat for mothers of children with any disability or special need. This year, it is taking place October 13-15, 2023 in Colorado Springs, CO and registration is now open!
Stephanie is also the host of the Labeled and Loved Podcastand she iseducating, inspiring, and sharing her truth on Instagram - give her a follow!
Want to connect with like-minded women who are getting real about what it takes to be a mom? Join the Motherhood Intended Community! We're talking all about mom life beyond the highlight reel.
Bonus content drops this month! Become a Patron of the podcast and select a monthly subscription for even MORE content. As a subscriber, you'll get access to things like exclusive bonus episodes, a patron-only community for fans to connect, shoutouts on podcast, and more! Click this link to subscribe: patreon.com/motherhood_intended
There are SO MANY deserving parents with stories of their own that lead them to needing the help of a gestational surrogate to grow their family. ConceiveAbilities is a first-in-class, full service global surrogacy agency with 25 years of unparalleled service. They are a leading surrogacy agency offering the best in family building to parents, surrogates and egg donors. You can earn up to $650 just for taking the first few simple steps to learn more about how you can help! Click this link to get started: share.conceiveabilities.com/hello12

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3 Simple Self-Care Hacks Mar 14, 2023

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Jacqueline shares a quick vent session on what life has been like with her "three-nager" recently, which sparks the topic of simplifying your life when things are busy and overwhelming. She shares three simple self-care hacks that you can implement to streamline your oral health, vitamins, and wardrobe. It's time to level up and make yourself a priority, ladies!
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Want to connect with like-minded women who are getting real about what it takes to be a mom? Join the Motherhood Intended Community! We're talking all about mom life beyond the highlight reel.
Bonus content drops this month! Become a Patron of the podcast and select a monthly subscription for even MORE content. As a subscriber, you'll get access to things like exclusive bonus episodes, a patron-only community for fans to connect, shoutouts on podcast, and more! Click this link to subscribe: patreon.com/motherhood_intended
There are SO MANY deserving parents with stories of their own that lead them to needing the help of a gestational surrogate to grow their family. ConceiveAbilities is a first-in-class, full service global surrogacy agency with 25 years of unparalleled service. They are a leading surrogacy agency offering the best in family building to parents, surrogates and egg donors. You can earn up to $650 just for taking the first few simple steps to learn more about how you can help! Click this link to get started: share.conceiveabilities.com/hello12

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Her Village is more than a podcast—it’s a space for real connection, honest conversations, and meaningful friendships in the places we live.

Labor Induction + NICU + Postpartum Depression Mar 09, 2023

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Jacqueline is joined by Rashida Laxmidhar who is a financial professional by day, a podcaster by night, and a mom of two. Rashida shares her journey to motherhood including a labor induction followed by an emergency c-section, a child in the NICU, bedrest, parenting during a pandemic, and navigating postpartum depression.
Connect with Rashida at the links below!
Parents Connecting Podcast • Facebook Community • Instagram
Want to connect with like-minded women who are getting real about what it takes to be a mom? Join the Motherhood Intended Community! We're talking all about mom life beyond the highlight reel.
Bonus content drops this month! Become a Patron of the podcast and select a monthly subscription for even MORE content. As a subscriber, you'll get access to things like exclusive bonus episodes, a patron-only community for fans to connect, shoutouts on podcast, and more! Click this link to subscribe: patreon.com/motherhood_intended
There are SO MANY deserving parents with stories of their own that lead them to needing the help of a gestational surrogate to grow their family. ConceiveAbilities is a first-in-class, full service global surrogacy agency with 25 years of unparalleled service. They are a leading surrogacy agency offering the best in family building to parents, surrogates and egg donors. You can earn up to $650 just for taking the first few simple steps to learn more about how you can help! Click this link to get started: share.conceiveabilities.com/hello12

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Her Village is more than a podcast—it’s a space for real connection, honest conversations, and meaningful friendships in the places we live.

How to Avoid Losing Yourself in Your Fertility Mar 07, 2023

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Jacqueline gives a quick surrogacy update including what the next few months might have in store for their journey! She also discusses her very real experience with losing herself in her fertility over the years, and how you can avoid doing the same. Infertility and motherhood can be all consuming, but your identity is much more than that.
Want to connect with like-minded women who are getting real about what it takes to be a mom? Join the Motherhood Intended Community! We're talking all about mom life beyond the highlight reel.
Bonus content drops this month! Become a Patron of the podcast and select a monthly subscription for even MORE content. As a subscriber, you'll get access to things like exclusive bonus episodes, a patron-only community for fans to connect, shoutouts on podcast, and more! Click this link to subscribe: patreon.com/motherhood_intended
There are SO MANY deserving parents with stories of their own that lead them to needing the help of a gestational surrogate to grow their family. ConceiveAbilities is a first-in-class, full service global surrogacy agency with 25 years of unparalleled service. They are a leading surrogacy agency offering the best in family building to parents, surrogates and egg donors. You can earn up to $650 just for taking the first few simple steps to learn more about how you can help! Click this link to get started: share.conceiveabilities.com/hello12

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Her Village is more than a podcast—it’s a space for real connection, honest conversations, and meaningful friendships in the places we live.

7 Tips for NICU Parents + Bonus Content Info! Mar 02, 2023

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Jacqueline is joined by her husband, Josh, to talk all things NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). Their oldest son who is a former micro preemie, just turned five years old this week, so the topic seemed fitting! They'll share 7 important tips for NICU parents and talk about the experience of their son being born at 24 weeks then spending the first 4 months of his life in the NICU.
Want to connect with like-minded women who are getting real about what it takes to be a mom? Join the Motherhood Intended Community! It's time to talk about mom life behind the highlight reel.
Bonus content drops this month! Become a Patron of the podcast and select a monthly subscription for even MORE content. As a subscriber, you'll get access to things like exclusive bonus episodes, a patron-only community for fans to connect, shoutouts on podcast, and more! Click this link to subscribe: patreon.com/motherhood_intended
There are SO MANY deserving parents with stories of their own that lead them to needing the help of a gestational surrogate to grow their family. ConceiveAbilities is a first-in-class, full service global surrogacy agency with 25 years of unparalleled service. They are a leading surrogacy agency offering the best in family building to parents, surrogates and egg donors. You can earn up to $650 just for taking the first few simple steps to learn more about how you can help! Click this link to get started: share.conceiveabilities.com/hello12

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Her Village is more than a podcast—it’s a space for real connection, honest conversations, and meaningful friendships in the places we live.

From a Micro Preemie to 5 Years Old! Feb 28, 2023

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It's a special week! Jacqueline's oldest son (a micro preemie born at 24 weeks) turns five years old! To celebrate, he makes his first guest appearance on the podcast - something you can look forward to from time to time in the upcoming bonus episodes. Of course, monkey-see, monkey-do, so her three year old son gets on the mic as well. Out of the mouth of babes... take a listen!
Have you ever considered carrying a baby for somebody else? Or maybe you're just curious to learn more about what it means to be a gestational surrogate? ConceiveAbilities is a first-in-class, full service global surrogacy agency with 25 years of unparalleled service. They are a leading surrogacy agency offering the best in family building to parents, surrogates and egg donors.
There are SO MANY deserving parents with stories of their own that lead them to needing the help of a gestational surrogate to grow their family. You can earn up to $650 just for taking a few simple steps to learn more about how you can help! Click this link to get started: share.conceiveabilities.com/hello12
Want to connect with like-minded women who are getting real about what it takes to be a mom? Join the Motherhood Intended Community! It's time to talk about mom life behind the highlight reel.
If you love what you're listening to, please consider making a donation to support the production of this show.

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Her Village is more than a podcast—it’s a space for real connection, honest conversations, and meaningful friendships in the places we live.

Schedule Change + Saying Goodbye to Stella Feb 27, 2023

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Jacqueline gives a quick update on the podcast and shares the heartbreaking news of having to say goodbye to her first baby and puggle princess, Stella. After ten loving years together, it was time to let her go, free her of illness, and let Stella cross the rainbow bridge.
Have you ever considered carrying a baby for somebody else? Or maybe you're just curious to learn more about what it means to be a gestational surrogate? ConceiveAbilities is a first-in-class, full service global surrogacy agency with 25 years of unparalleled service. They are a leading surrogacy agency offering the best in family building to parents, surrogates and egg donors.
There are SO MANY deserving parents with stories of their own that lead them to needing the help of a gestational surrogate to grow their family. You can earn up to $650 just for taking a few simple steps to learn more about how you can help! Click this link to get started: share.conceiveabilities.com/hello12
Want to connect with like-minded women who are getting real about what it takes to be a mom? Join the Motherhood Intended Community! It's time to talk about mom life behind the highlight reel.
If you love what you're listening to, please consider making a donation to support the production of this show.

Support the show

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Her Village is more than a podcast—it’s a space for real connection, honest conversations, and meaningful friendships in the places we live.

The Baby That Saved Her Life Feb 23, 2023

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Jacqueline is joined by Jessica Dalporto who shares her story. She discusses navigating fertility with cerebral palsy, her experience with miscarriage, and a shocking discovery following her loss. Jacqueline and Jessica share their grief stories and how they honor their babies that were gone too soon.
Want to connect with like-minded women who are getting real about what it takes to be a mom? Join the Motherhood Intended Community! It's time to talk about mom life behind the highlight reel.
Love what you're listening to? Consider making a donation to support the production of the show.

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