More Than Mom with MJ Cash

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Rosalyn Summach - Sleep Training and Breastfeeding with The Mama Coach Jan 01, 2020

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Rosalyn Summach, nurse and owner of The Mama Coach - Saskatoon, joins us today on the More Than Mom podcast to share loads of knowledge about some of the biggest stressors of new motherhood. She gives real, take-home tips to help new moms with nursing infants. She also goes in-depth on the topic of sleep and gives tips that can help all the way through toddlerhood. Rosalyn is a wealth of knowledge and we are so incredibly grateful for her willingness to teach and share in order to help us overcome some of the biggest struggles of early motherhood. Rosalyn goes on to talk about her company, The Mama Coach, founded by Carrie Bruno, which helps Moms throughout North America with those early motherhood transitions.

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Music by: Mike Lombardi Logo by: Angela Verwey Mama Coach Summary: The mom gig can be so tough. And beautiful. And stressful. And rewarding. With the pendulum of parenthood swinging back and forth daily and the array of conflicting information at our fingertips as to what is "right and wrong", it can leave you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and inadequate. That is where we, as Registered Nurses, at The Mama Coach may enter in for you; a source of information and qualified support. To create and hold a safe space that is filled with empathy and free of judgement so that you may make the informed decision as to what is right for you. Whether it is you and your partner gaining confidence and feeling empowered well before your first contraction of labour through one of our prenatal classes; supporting you through your breastfeeding journey, or coaching you through reading your little ones cues to guide them to find sleep with the least about of stress and tears. Our mission is and always will be, Making Motherhood Easier by working together to uncover the solutions that fit your uniquely individual family circumstances.

Ferris Owen - Motherhood, Cancer, and Faith Dec 18, 2019

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My friend Ferris Owen comes on the podcast today to share her journey battling cancer while also juggling the roles of mother and wife. Seven months after giving birth to her third child, Ferris was diagnosed with stage 4 choriocarcinoma, a rare cancer that originates in the placenta. Over the last four years she has fiercely fought cancer through many ups and downs, remaining steadfast in her faith despite the challenges of her circumstance. Tune in to hear the incredible perspective she now brings to her life after this experience, and figure out how you may implement it in your daily life as well.

Time Spread:

00:00-05:25 Episode Introduction

05:26-07:10 Ferris Background

07:11-20:20 Diagnosis

20:21-37:22 The Journey with Chorio

37:23-41:10 A New Perspective

41:11-45:44 Steadfast Faith

45:45-57:47 Juggling Motherhood and Cancer

57:48-58:40 Wrap Up

Relevant Links:

Ferris' Blog

Faithfully Restored - A ministry resource whose mission is to helps women through challenging trials. (Recommended by Ferris)

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Suha Dabit - CHD with Founder of World of Broken Hearts Dec 11, 2019

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On this episode of the More Than Mom podcast, Suha Dabit shares her journey of having a daughter with a congenital heart defect (CHD) and how it led her to found her nonprofit World of Broken Hearts. Suha opens up about the raw truths of having a child with a serious medical diagnosis, and how her organization brings an element of beauty and unity to CHD families during an extremely challenging time. This episode brings awareness to CHD, while also reminding us to show love and empathy to the other moms we interact with throughout our day.

00:45-6:20 Into Episode Recap

6:21-9:10 Suha Intro

9:30-14:40 Suha Interview - Background

14:41-19:23 Nadia’s Journey

19:24-22:59 Life with CHD

23:00-25:59 Discovering her Calling

26:00-28:53 Founding World of Broken Hearts

28:54-30:55 CHD Awareness

30:56-33:21 Adalynn’s Story

33:22-38:30 The Difference WOBH is Making

38:31-42:25 The Future of WOBH

42:26-47:27 CHD Success Story

47:28-50:00 Showing Grace and Empathy to Other Moms

50:01-50:27 Websites, Social Media

50:28-51:42 Wrap Up

Website: World of Broken Hearts

Facebook: World of Broken Hearts

Instagram: W.O.B.H

Adalynn's Story: People

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Introduction to The More Than Mom Podcast Nov 29, 2019

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The More Than Mom Podcast is here! This episode covers what you can expect from The More Than Mom Podcast, what your role is as a listener, and why host MJ Cash felt the need to bring this podcast to you. This is a community built for all of the women who are navigating motherhood. Tune in to begin your journey on how to become more than mom.

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Website: www.mrsmjcash.com

Image by Angela Verwey

Music by Mike Lombardi