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10 // Miscarriage Sucks, Period - My First Loss Oct 20, 2020

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This is the story of my first miscarriage. It was painful, lonely, and humbling. I never quite understood how quickly you could fall in love with a miracle you've never met, and it only takes days. In this episode I reveal how I told Cameron about our pregnancy, how I talked myself out of the reality of our loss, my medical miscarriage experience, and how I coped in the days following.

My hope in telling my story is that other mamas don't have to experience this kind of loss to recognize it as the loss it truly is. No matter how early, the life you have created is gone and nothing prepares you for the heartache that follows. I need you to know that you are justified in your emotions, regardless how little time you had to grow this life.

Too many of us are led to dismiss this loss, please share this story and help drive this narrative.

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9 // Part 2: Motherhood after Loss - a Story of Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Trauma with Megan Stofer Oct 15, 2020

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Today is part 2 of the interview with Megan Stofer. In this episode she speaks to the truly incredible gift of intuition we’re born with as mothers, and what to do with it when it speaks. We learn how to support a mother who’s experienced loss, what to say, what not to say, and how she chooses to honor the life of Connelly daily.

Megan speaks to the mother of loss in this episode, it’s powerful and it’s honest. To this mother: you are not alone, you don’t have to pretend your child didn’t exist for the comfort of others, there is life after loss, and while it never goes away completely, it does dull.

Please share this message with your loved ones and share your support by writing a review. It’s important that these words are heard and by many, your review helps us do that. Thank you !

All the love,

Sarah

Loss Family - Resource List from Megan Stofer

Loss Family -" I Wish List " from Megan Stofer

You can follow and get in touch with Megan here:

IG: @meganseducationfirst

FB: https://www.facebook.com/mnilo49

megan.stofer@efexchangeyear.org

still.mothering@gmail.com

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8 // Part 1: Motherhood after Loss - a Story of Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Trauma with Megan Stofer Oct 13, 2020

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Everything in your life changes when you experience loss through stillbirth and learning to navigate this new life without resources or dedicated support seems nearly impossible. Today we are going to hear from the incredible Megan Stofer, a mother who's experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, trauma, and the power of mamas uniting for a like cause. Megan's story is hard to hear, but also incredibly beautiful. From the intention of love and fore-thinking that went into her decisions to commemorate and soak in Connelly's life, to the work she and her circle of badass angels are doing today to support other "loss families," you will be amazed by the strength of this mother.

This episode is Part 1 of 2, so subscribe now and listen to the second half of this interview as soon as it goes live! If you loved Megan's story and the podcast, let me know by writing a review! It means the world and another mama just like you could see it and decide to push play.

All the love,

Sarah

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Loss Family Resource List from Megan Stofer

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IG: @meganseducationfirst

FB: https://www.facebook.com/mnilo49

megan.stofer@efexchangeyear.org

still.mothering@gmail.com

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7 // Mom Guilt or Joy, You Choose - Daily Action Plan for the Overwhelmed Mama Oct 08, 2020

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Today's episode is all about giving you the tools you need to get out of the of Mom Guilt cycle and rediscover the true value of your own joy! We are going to learn a daily self-awareness practice that will drive you to take quick action when feelings of anxiety, stress, impatience, chaos, and overwhelm creep up. You will get the opportunity to explore what truly lights your fire and make a plan to incorporate it into your daily life, so you can play a more proactive role in your happiness.

Our moments of weakness that generate mom guilt, while they may consume us… they don't define us. Let's get back to who we truly are and kick mom guilt to the curb.

I can only hope this action plan is as much of a game changer for you as it has been for me. If so, please share with your girlfriend and let me know by writing a review. It means the world!

All the love,

Sarah

The inspirational quote by Elizabeth Gilbert came from her book, Big Magic

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6 // When Are YOU Going to Have Kids? - Infertility Warrior Ashely Wallace Answers Oct 06, 2020

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We receive this question so causally as soon as we are married or are of the "age" to bare children and it's time it stops. In this episode Ashley Wallace shares how her answer to this question changed over the course of her 5 year long infertility battle, how it felt to receive it, and her commitment to enlightening others when it's asked of her today.

We are going to hear how she and her husband Branson uncovered true blessings amidst the hard and the moments in which their adoption blog was created. You must go read and share their story and all the inspiring words they have shared in hopes that a mama might hear it too and decide to make these beautiful people parents. You can find the blog on Facebook here -> Praying to Adopt Baby Wallace.

We hope this episode changes the narrative around how we approach women in their journey to motherhood and that the road of infertility doesn't remain one of shame and loneliness.

If you love this episode please share, subscribe, and review! Please know I am so grateful and can't wait to hear from you!

All the love,

Sarah

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5 // Overcoming the 5 Reasons You Aren't Practicing Self- Care Oct 01, 2020

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We Mamas are incredible! We are capable of taking care of everyone and everything and think nothing of it… because it's just what we do! But, in the end we often neglect ourselves. In today's episode we are going to DEBUNK the 5 reasons you are not practicing self care, why the cleaning, kids, guilt, the world's opinion, our blurred vision of what's necessity and what isn't often get in the way of living our healthiest and happiest life.

We will discern the small actions each day that make a big impact on the way we feel, how we emotionally react and connect to our children/family, our negative or positive energy, how we sleep, and how we speak to ourselves at the end of the day. OUR truths, what is truly important, and of value to us will be revealed and we will learn to make decisions based on our own wellbeing and happiness instead of expectations and guilt. We will apply this mindset to time-management, so that you can make the very best of your day with what you have.

With a little guidance and tough-love you will be making change and growth around your self care routines in no time! Let's get to it mama!

The episode I referred to with Gwyneth Paltrow and Jay Shetty is a must listen and can be found here " What Happens When You Spend Time with Yourself?" : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-goop-podcast/id1352546554?i=1000491295656

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2 // The Birth of Mama Inspired Sep 27, 2020

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I am going to get real in today's episode as I relive the moments Mama Inspired was born. You'll hear how sharing in my loss, fear, and isolation in a post on social media propelled this journey to discovering my mission, and how I came to understand the power of courageous vulnerability.

In these moments I felt this overwhelming need from my community to drive a movement, cultivate a more enlightened, compassionate and empowered mama collective, and to encourage mamas and mamas-to-be to avoid isolation and fear not comparison and judgement.

I believe storytelling not only helps us heal, makes us feel heard, and like we are a part of something bigger, but can bring to light a perspective that changes how we view our own mess and uncover the beauty within in.

My hope is that you will begin to see the power of sharing in your own struggles. Join me as we relive this miracle and please leave a review if what you hear inspires you! Hearing from you makes my heart so happy and your words could encourage another mama to hop on this journey with us.

All the love,

Sarah

Check out Stefanie Gas at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mompreneur-mastermind-show-clarity-coaching-podcasting/id1437868374?mt=2.

The episode that propelled me into action was https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/165-5-how-to-clarify-your-gifts-monetize-your-own-podcast/id1437868374?i=1000472305741

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3 // Uncovering the Lie of Self Care & 5 Pillars of Inspiration Sep 27, 2020

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Have you been deceived by the term " Self Care"? In today's episode I uncover the lie we tell ourselves around this buzzword and help you adopt a more realistic and impactful way of applying it to your day-to-day life. If you so badly want and need more patience, focus, compassion, gratitude, and energy for you life and your family, this is where it starts.

This episode is meant to prepare for what you will feel, learn, and grow in, as you listen to the podcast. I set the record straight on my definition of a "mom" and reveal the 5 Pillars of Inspiration. These five: Motherhood, Mindset, Storytelling, Inspiration, and Self-care will be the foundation for our show and are key in driving this Mama-led-movement. Let's get to work Mamas !

If you like this episode, please subscribe, share, and review!

All the Love,

Sarah

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4 // Postpartum Depression in a Pandemic with Ali Blackburn Sep 27, 2020

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In honor of the National Suicide Prevention Month September

Can you imagine living on an island in Alaska, making your way through the new journey of motherhood, living through the pandemic of Covid, AND battling Postpartum Depression? Ali Blackburn is a warrior and even though the last year plus has been the toughest yet, she chooses to make something beautiful from the mess.

In this episode Ali walks us through the horrifying moments of Postpartum Depression, the thoughts, fears, symptoms, words that made the difference, and the steps she took to make it through. We cover the taboo topic of medication, the signs to watch out for in your loved ones and yourself, how and where to get help, and the part that we MUST play in this sisterhood.

Ali is moving, honest, beautiful, and now an advocate. She wants you to know that if you are struggling and need someone to talk to, you can reach out to her. You don't have to walk this road alone.

Reach out to Ali:

Email: blackburnuscg@gmail.com

IG: @emilove712

Please don't choose silence and isolation.
Dial the Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Find more resources here: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Check out Ali's husband, the talented Brody Blackburn on Spotify and listen to the beautiful song he wrote with sweet Quinn's heartbeat Paper Planes and Checklists

IG: @brodyblackburnmusic

FB: https://www.facebook.com/brodyblackburnmusic

If this is exactly what you needed to hear today or it reminded you of a friend in need, please subscribe, review, and share! I'm grateful for you and can't wait to hear from you!

All the love,

Sarah

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1 // My Story & the Miracle in the Mess Sep 26, 2020

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In today's episode I'll share my story, give you a true sense of where I came from, and the things that molded me into this Mama Inspired. You will hear my journey from corporate America sales, to small town Alaska real estate, to network marketing health and fitness coach, to NOW driving a mama-led-movement as a podcaster. I'll share with you how the hardest two years of my life transformed me into the empowered, compassionate, and grateful woman I am today. It's a true example of how just a little perspective, love, and faith can unveil the miracle in the mess. I am here to help you uncover your own.

Thank you for hopping on this journey with me. Enjoy!

All the Love,

Sarah

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