The Every Way Mama

Me Time vs. What we Really Need Jul 20, 2021

Me time Vs. What Mom's Really need!

In today's episode Shasta talks about why "me time" is utter garbage and why it's important that we all know and acknowledge what moms need and what they don't need.

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Adoption 101 Jun 16, 2021

The Every Way Mama FINALLY dedicated an entire episode to one of our most asked about topics - adoption. From homestudies to embryo adoption to private adoption to international adoption to foster adopt Shasta unpacks the most common ways to adopt, what's required for almost every adoption and covers some basic adoption terminology.

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The Miracle Mama: Genell Gallagher-Hunt Jun 09, 2021

Genell Gallagher-Hunt waited almost 12 years to become a mama to her first daughter. After a miraculously smooth pregnancy and delivery she and her husband were thrilled to find out they were expecting baby number two shortly after their daughter's first birthday. Then at the 20 week anatomy scan, Genell and her family were shook to the core when they found out their new baby had no amniotic fluid, no kidneys and no bladder. Genell walks us through the second half of that pregnancy which is nothing short of a medical miracle. This is a story filled with hope and faith and miracles.

40. The Breesy Mama: Diana Brees of Breesy Boutique Apr 30, 2021

Diana Brees, owner of Breesy Boutique is an army wife, army veteran herself, and mother of three. Diana's faith and heart for adoption are two of my favorite things about her in addition to her AMAZING dye art. Diana shares what it's like going through pregnancy as a military wife with a husband on deployment. We talked post partum anxiety, flying solo with lots of littles, what led Diana and her husband to adopt, why they chose private domestic adoption, what adopting looks like BEFORE you match, and a LOT about grace.

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39. Expert Take: Childhood Abuse Awareness Advocate Shelley Curenton Apr 12, 2021

Trigger Warning for Childhood abuse and assault.

In Part 2 of Shelley Curenton's story she shares with us the deeply personal story of discovering that one of her daughters was being sexually abused by a member of their village. She tells us what she did, how things unfolded and gives what in my opinion is potentially life saving advice to abuse victims, loved ones of abuse victims, and parents everywhere on what they can do to protect their child.

This subject is uncomfortable. It's taboo. But it is absolutely pertinent that we know what conversations need to happen to protect our children. We think of the bad guy as the creepy guy in the van- when in all actuality 93 percent of abuse victims know their abusers.

If you or someone you love is a victim of abuse please tell someone. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE

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38. The Stand by You Mama: Shelley Curenton Apr 08, 2021

Shelley Curenton is the mom of three beautiful girls and the grandmother to one. She is a newlywed wife, sister, she is a friend, and she is an advocate. In Part I of Shelley's story we unpack her journey to motherhood. Shelley became a very young mom and she talks about the impact that had on her mothering and her life. She shares the ups and downs of each of her pregnancies, post partum journeys and what it was like raising three young girls. Part 2, episode 39 will share the even that rocked Shelley's family's world and turned her into a staunch advocate.

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37. The Persistent Mama: Ashley Howard Mar 31, 2021

Yoga instructor Ashley Howard is a mama to two and is pregnant with number three.

Ashley went from being the high school girl who didn't want to be a mother to one of the most loving, effective advocates I think I've ever spoken to. We talked about her beautiful water birth experience with her first daughter, Sage, the dietary difficulties Sage experience as a newborn, how breast feeding did not come easily and how Ashley learned to follow her mom-gut and advocate for Sage early in her motherhood journey, which in turn prepared her for the battle that was ahead.

Ashley is the mother to her beautiful differently-abled son Aiden. Ashley emotionally shared the road to Aiden's polymycrogia (PMG) diagnosis, what this incredibly rare genetic condition actually is and how it affects Aiden. I asked her what she wished parents of children that are not differently abled knew and I also asked her to share a piece of wisdom for the mamas on a special needs journey with their babies.

Ashley's story is a transformative powerful one and it was an honor to be a part of telling her story. If you'd like to follow her on social please head to www.instagram.com/growing_and_grounded.

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36. Expert Take: Clinical Psychologist Dr. Tasha Brown on Childhood Grief, Navigating Meltdowns, and Teenagers Mar 24, 2021

In this episode we sit down with Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Parent Consultant, and Speaker Dr. Tasha Brown. Dr. Brown's passion is helping parents approach parenting with education, value, intention and purpose. We discuss how to talk to you child about loss and grief, how 5 minutes a day can lay the groundwork for a life long open relationship with your child, how to navigate big feelings from little and big people alike, and what your teenage needs MOST from you. I ADORE Dr. Brown, and it was an honor to have her on the show to share her knowledge on the full spectrum of parenting.

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35. The Grateful Mama: Lucy Miller Mar 17, 2021

Lucy Miller is a boy mama and a professional photographer. Lucy shares her journey to motherhood including her miscarriages. She opens up about how she processed and grieved them. She shared how her previous loss effected her pregnancy with her first son, James, and how she worked through the disappointment of having his birth NOT go according to the ideal birth plan. Lucy also shares some amazing advice for all the first time mom's out there.

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34. The Wholehearted Mama Part 2: Amy Sylvestre's Adoption Journey Mar 09, 2021

In Part 1, episode 33 of the show, I sat down with Amy Sylvestre to talk her journey to motherhood and all about her heart warrior's story. We also briefly talked about being a mother of loss. Today on the show we talked all about the adoption journey that she and her husband took to welcome their son Avery and daughter Isabella. These adoption stories are AMAZING and unpack a little more about what goes into a cross-country private adoption.

Amy also talked about her upcoming book on grief and how it can be used as a tool for trauma and loss.

Amy is an author, coach, speaker and the founder of the Wholehearted Retreat for mothers of loss. You can read more about Amy at www.amysylvestre.com and follow her on social at www.instagram.com/amyasylvestre

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33. The Wholehearted Mama Part 1: Amy Sylvestre's Heart Warrior's Story Mar 03, 2021

This is Part 1 of a two part series with Amy Sylvestre. Amy is a mom through adoption and biology. In this episode we talk about her biological sons, Graham and Hudson. Amy and I talk about her road to motherhood with her firstborn and then Amy bravely shares her heart warrior, Hudson's story. Hudson's story is a breathtakingly story of loss and the ties that bind a mother's love.

Amy is an author, coach, speaker and the founder of the Wholehearted Retreat for mothers of loss. You can read more about Amy at www.amysylvestre.com and follow her on social at www.instagram.com/amyasylvestre

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32. Expert Take: Adult and Child Psychiatrist Dr. Anjani Amladi on Autism and Changing the Mental Health Narrative Feb 23, 2021

Dr. Anjani Amladi is a double board certified adult and child psychiatrist from sunny California. She joined me on the podcast to talk about her passion: changing the narrative around mental health. We had an in-depth conversation about autism and the support a child psychiatrist can provide the autistic child. We discussed everything from diagnosis to what to do while waiting for a diagnosis to how other therapies help along the way. We also talked about the stigma surrounding mental health and how important it is to know you're not alone, especially in these unusual times.

In addition to her work as a psychiatrist, Dr. Anjani is the author of best selling children's book When the World Got Sick, a Cancer Survivor, and fur mama. Dr. Anjani has been widely published. Read more about her at www.anjaniamladimd.com and follow her on social at www.instagram.com/anjaniamladimd

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31. Harrison's Adoption Story Feb 17, 2021

In today's episode, I'm joined by my son Harrison's foster mother, Amanda Bashaw, to tell how Harrison joined the Reeves Family. We talked about how I found out about Harry, who is just 13 months younger than his biological brother, Gunner (episode 21). Amanda shared how Harrison coming into their home was at a time when she needed him most. We talked about what it was like meeting each other, knowing that our family was interrupting their hopes and plans to be Harry's adoptive family. We even shared the details of the final hearing before Harrison's transfer of care took place.

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30. Expert Take: Fostering with Amanda Bashaw Feb 09, 2021

Amanda Bashaw and her husband have fostered close to 40 children. Amanda and I talked all the things you have ever REALLY wanted to know about fostering. From parenting exposed newborns, to navigating parent videos, to the brutal and beautiful parts of reunification, to trauma parenting, to why children in foster care NEED someone to get "too attached". If you have EVER thought about fostering this is the episode for you.

This episode is part two of a three part series with Amanda Bashaw. Part 1 was Episode 29 of The Every Way Mama entitled If You Need a Mama: Amanda Bashaw's Story. Part three, airing on Valentines Day, will be Amanda helping ME tell Harry's adoption story as she was his foster mother and paid a crucial role in helping us take placement.

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29. If You Need a Mama: Amanda Bashaw's Story Feb 05, 2021

Amanda Bashaw has been a mother to close to 40 children. Yes, you read that correctly. Amanda and her husband have fostered over 36 children. One holds an especially tender place in my heart as Amanda was my son, Harrison's foster mom before we took placement and then adopted him. Amanda shares her 6 year infertility journey that led she and her husband to their beautiful child Abbi. We talked pregnancy following infertility and she shared what it's like raising a child who is non-binary. Amanda also opened up about her miscarriage and the sever bout of depression that followed the loss of their second child and pregnancy and how that led their family to foster.

This episode is part 1 of a 3 part series in which I sit down with Amanda Bashaw and we talk her story, foster care, and she even was gracious enough to help me tell Harry's story in part three of this little mini series.

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28. Shasta Tells All: Big Family Q & A Jan 29, 2021

You asked - The Every Way Mama is answering some of the most popular questions by polls and that Shasta and Stephen have heard about having a big family. We hope you laugh as hard as we did recording this one - these answers are open, honest, and frank.

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27. Expert Take: ISR Survival Swim Senior Master Instructor Candidate Kathy Cole Jan 26, 2021

ISR Senior Master Instructor Candidate Kathy Cole joins us today with an expert take on why survival swim lessons are a MUST for your child. Shasta, your host, has personally had three children who have been through the ISR program, done refreshers and her fourth is starting lessons in February and she is extraordinarily passionate about equipping children with this life saving skill that she knew she had to have Kathy on the podcast to talk about the ISR difference. Kathy is one of eighteen ISR instructors in the world that recertifies instructors, instructs them, mentors them, and trains them and she gives lessons to anywhere from 200-300 kids each year.

Kathy talked about why kids sometimes cry when they start ISR, as well as how Shasta, who had raging post partum anxiety, handled the crying when her first babies did ISR. Kathy also talked about things to stay away from in the water to avoid instilling a false sense of security and why ISR is important whether you live near the water or you don't.

Kathy also shared her personal motherhood experience as a mom who is transitioning into the season of her kids being young adults. With two young adults of her own in the house, Shasta gleaned lots of helpful tips from Kathy.

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26. The Get Through it Mama: Lindsay Johnston Jan 21, 2021

This week's Every Way Mama is Californian Lindsay Johnston. Motherhood came to Lindsay after a battle with infertility and a miscarriage. She has two children, a daughter named Olivia and a son named Coleman. Lindsay shares how she got through her infertility battle, recovered from her miscarriage, and handled her daughter Olivia's unexpected NICU stay. Lindsay's amazing outlook on the ups and downs on motherhood and life will leave you inspired.

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25. Expert Take: Adoptee Liz Pittman of Wait, I'm Adopted? Jan 18, 2021

Our expert series is where we bring in an expert and not just cover their subject matter, but also answer your burning questions about their specialty.

Liz Pittman was adopted by her parents from Thailand as a young child. Liz, a Virginia Tech graduate, cohosts the Wait, I'm Adopted? Podcast where she and her cohost unpack adoption from the adoptee's perspective.

For me, if ANYONE is going to listen to just one episode of the podcast, this is it. I call myself an adoption advocate and as one, this is an episode that I know I personally will go back to for years to come as I raise adoptees and I hope one day my children get to listen to it.

If you have adopted, are adopting, know someone that is adopted, or may at some point in your life encounter someone who is adopted (we spend a chunk of time on what NOT to ever say) this is an episode for you.

Liz and I talked about the primal wound of adoption, we talked what childhood and adolescence is like for an adoptee. We talked the struggles of adoption from an adoptees perspective. We talked about the beauty of adoption and how that beauty is simply family. And we talked about the love. Because that is what adoption really and truly is.

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24. The Kindhearted Mama: Alex McCaughin Jan 15, 2021

Nurse, wife, and mama Alex McCaughin comes to us from Chicago. Alex has amazing advice to first time moms who are pregnant and close to delivery. We talked preeclampsia, induction, and postpartum when NOTHING goes the way you imagined. Alex shared her daughter's NICU journey and her own mother's breast cancer diagnosis days after her daughter, Mae's, birth. We talked about our shared love of baby wearing and how we both feel it helped us cope with post partum depression and anxiety. There were a few off topic slides into fantasy football and baseball, but this conversation was warm, funny, and I think you all will love Alex and her story as much as I did.

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23. Expert Take: Doula Rae Gunn Jan 11, 2021

Our expert series is where we bring in an expert and talk to them not just about their journey to motherhood, but ask them all your burning questions about their specialty.

Canadian Rae Gunn and her husband are parents to their three year old daughter and are expecting a baby this summer. Rae share how the birth of their daughter Cielle inspired the journey to become a doula. Rae unpacks exactly what a doula does before birth, during birth, and after birth.

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22. The Supportive Mama: Paige Greenwell Jan 07, 2021

Paige Greenwell is the mom of two, her family owns 31 Produce where Paige manages the restaurant, produce stand, handles events, and rents their arena. She and her husband breed barrel horse prospects. Girlfriend wears a LOT of hats and one thing I was blown away with is just how supportive she is. Paige shares her own labor and delivery stories and also opens up on her passion for supporting mom's in their feeding choices and her heart for new mom's facing post partum.

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21. The Every Way Mama: Gunner's Adoption Story Jan 04, 2021

Season 2 of The Every Way Mama is starting out with an adoption centric episode, in which our host, Shasta Reeves, gets personal and answers all of your questions about the private domestic infant adoption of their son, Gunner. Shasta talks about what led she and her husband to adopt, how they chose an agency, what the wait was like, what it's like to meet a birth mom and what it's then like to meet the child that's being placed with you for adoption. Shasta shares about their family's usual adoption intervention and the difficulties during that time. She also talks about how they felt prepared to say "yes" to another baby when their daughter was just three months old.

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20. Meant to be a Mama: Tanya Hugo Dec 17, 2020

I can't think of a better way to wrap up season 1 of The Every Way Mama than with Tanya Hugo!

Tanya is from all the way down in South Africa where she owns several business and practices law. She's the mother to her beautiful two year son, Sion who she conceived after a three year battle with infertility. We talked pregnancy after infertility, how different her birth plan was from the typical U.S. birth plan, and post partum. Tanya has some of the best advice I've heard to offer first time moms. This conversation was very raw and open and real and I loved it so much and I know you will too.

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19. The Mama with a Servant's Heart: Francesca Kennedy Dec 10, 2020

Francesca Kennedy is the mom of two boys with a third little boy on the way. She's a navy wife, a teacher and her heart for motherhood is just so evident from the first conversation you have with her. We discussed the importance of educating and advocating for yourself doing pregnancy.We talked about Francesca's first born's NICU stay and the grief and trauma that she experienced as well as how healing the birth of her second son was for her from that trauma. We talked pregnancy during covid, the comparison trap that comes with parenting and so much more. This episode was so real and raw and I think it's a must listen for mamas of littles as well as expectant moms.

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18. The Steady Mama: Navigating Teenagers, Boundaries, and Business with Jean Bone Dec 07, 2020

Jean Bone is the mother to two beautiful middle school girls. She's also a business owner and a successful social retailer and trainer for the direct sales clothing company, LuLaRoe. Jean and I had a great conversation about the lessons running a business from her home has taught her girls, the importance of boundaries in every aspect of our lives as women. Jean and I talked everything from how to successfully social sell to embracing where you are at, to where the characters of the west wing would be today. I hope you love this chat as much as we did having it.

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17. The Take it On Mama: Joelle Schmid Dec 03, 2020

Joelle Schmid is a wife, mama of two, and the Program Coordinator for two adult foster care homes. Her journey to motherhood is a bit unusual as she really didn't plan on it happening due to a rare genetic disorder called Branchiooculofacial Syndrome that her husband and bonus son, Dylan, suffer from. We talk about her pregnancy with her son Cooper, and the fears that she and her husband battled while waiting to see if Cooper would also be afflicted with BOFS. Joelle talks about Cooper's birth story and what it was like being induced at 40+ weeks, how her older bonus son adjusted to a much younger brother, what their relationship is like today, and how she really just rolls with it. Joelle is an amazingly determined person and I know that you will love listening to her story.

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16. The Cowboy's Mama: Kaylon Rodriguez Nov 30, 2020

Kaylon wears A LOT of hats but her favorite one is being a cowboy's mama. Kaylon has an adorable little boy, Kash, who's a Vegas Junior World Championship qualifier and an up and coming roper. She's the co-owner/operator of Cattleman's Feed and Ranch Supply. She's a barrel racer, a horse breeder and stallion owner, standing Guys Real Deal, a producer of multiple 1D horses. Kaylon and I have known each other a LONG time and it was a lot of fun talking barrel racing and how we both believe that even with horses, mamas make a BIG impact on the horse. My favorite part of the conversation was hearing Kaylon share about her journey to motherhood. Less than a year after she was married, Kaylon found out that she had tumors on one of her ovaries and had to have the entire ovary removed. She talked about how the birth of her son, Kash, opened her eyes to just how much love you have for your child. We talked about how to raise a hard worker and the character that is instilled when raising your children with horses.

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15. Willow's Birth Story Nov 26, 2020

Happy Thanksgiving! This Thanksgiving, our rainbow baby, Willow Josephine, turns three! It's a baby shark themed Thanksgiving over here and in honor of that I am telling Willow's birth story.

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14. Expert Take: Routine & Things' Ashley Brown Nov 23, 2020

Ashley Brown is a mama of two beautiful girls, a nurse educator and a MASTER of the routine. She believes that healthy and happy routines are a form of wellness. We had a great conversation on how routines can help you regulate anxiety, provide consistency for your children, allow you to actually establish self care, and even how people who think they aren't routine people - actually are. Want to know how to get all the things done? This is the episode for you and I hope you enjoy gleaning all the wisdom from Ashley that I did!

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13. The World Champion's Mama: Cathy Pereira-Sanders Nov 19, 2020

This episode is a raw conversation about parenting the kind of children you'd be proud to have as a friend when they're grown and how to parent a teenager in the age of social media. Cathy Pereira-Sanders was a joy to talk to. Cathy is a top level executive with a successful career and shares she never imagined herself as a mom, but God blessed with a beautiful daughter who she's raised to be a kind, loving soul. We talked about how a dude ranch family vacation opened the door for them to the horse world. I loved unpacking what it's like to parent not just a teen in today's social climate, but a teenage girl who's under tremendous pressure as a young athlete with corporate sponsors and a TON of social media and barrel horse media attention. Cathy's talented daughter, Ava Grayce, is a NBHA 1D Youth World Champion and holds a laundry list of 1D titles on board her phenomenal gelding Tampa Bay Rey Deal at just 15 years old that's longer than we have room for on the show notes and has remained a humble, kind loving, normal kid. I had to talk to Cathy about how she finds balance in parenting and what she feels she gets right - and Cathy openly shares what she feels she gets wrong. Cathy and her husband also recently became foster parents to their two young nephews and I loved our conversation about building yourself into an advocate for your children.

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The Miracle Mama: Kaley Engvalson Nov 16, 2020

Kaley is a pilot's wife and the mama of four! I called her the miracle mama because the only explanation for how each of her children came into her family is just that: miraculous. Kaley share how infertility led she and her husband to consider international adoption and how a drop in the lap private domestic adoption opportunity changed everything. She shares how she and her husband stepped out in faith and adopted again unexpectedly during one of the hardest years of their lives as it was a year they made a cross country move, her husband was horrifically injured, and her mother's battle with terminal cancer all hit their family at once. Kaley and I also talked about her surprise pregnancy with her daughter and pushing through the pandemic. Kaley's faith is truly awe inspiring and this episode is a can't miss.

The Independent Mama: Clarissa Danen Nov 12, 2020

Clarissa's story is an amazing example of just how strong we as women and mothers are. She shares how finding out she was unexpectedly pregnant gave her the courage to leave an abusive relationship. She talks about her amazing support system during her pregnancy and her difficult labor and delivery as well as her bout with post partum depression.

When her son Augie was just a year old, Clarissa decided not to settle and left a job she was ambivalent about to pursue a career as an esthetician and put herself through school while raising a toddler as a single mom.

Clarissa and I also dove into what it's REALLY like dating as a single mom and her stories had me laughing out loud. Clarissa is frank, true to herself, and an amazing mama.

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The Mold Breaking Mamas: Hope & Plum Founders Mallory & Skye Nov 09, 2020

Two moms-to-be meet on an app while trying to conceive. They become best friends, have their babies, and find baby wearing, only to find the market really had some missing pieces. And so Hope & Plum was born, with a mission to make ring slings and baby wearing attainable, accessible, and easily usable for everyone. Mallory & Skye from Hope & Plum were dream interview for me as anyone who follows me on social knows I LOVE baby wearing. We talked trying to conceive, motherhood and the differences between expectations and reality. We dove into owning a small business and the process that goes into designing these beautiful textiles that allow us to hold our babies close. We talk about the Hope & Plum difference. This conversation was frank, hilarious, and so informative.

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The Grit & Grace Mama: Julie Bender Nov 05, 2020

This is a must listen episode for any mom who has struggled with insecurity in her mothering and lets be honest - that's all of us. Julie Bender is a boy mom and a young widow, remarried. Julie and I have a breathtakingly honest conversation about how motherhood changes your ideals, the beauty of it, the heartbreak of it, and how to navigate motherhood insecurities. Julie shares how the loss of her first husband, Paul, impacted her parenting and how she navigated dating as a single mom. She shares her experience dating, marrying and parenting with her new husband, Donny. Julie's is REAL and honest and this episode will have you laughing and crying with us.

Julie Bender is the co-host of the This Grit and Grace Life Podcast. She has a heart for ministering to wives and you can catch her Praying for Your Husband Daily series on Facebook Live. Follow along with her on instagram at www.instagram.com/thejuliebender

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The Soul & Grace Mama: Lindsey Blum Nov 02, 2020

Lindsey Blum is a nurse, an entrepreneur AND a single mama to a beautiful first grader and her story is one that will leave you in awe of just how brave she is. Lindsey shares about the emotional ups and downs of her unexpected pregnancy with her little girl and how she found her support system without a partner. Lindsey's birth story itself had me crying in laughter and our chat about the post partum realities are a first time mom can't miss. We also talk about how Lindsey found her passion in photography and how she balances being a mama, wife, nurse, and business mama.

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The Every Way Mama: My Miscarriages Oct 29, 2020

(Trigger Warning: This Episode discusses miscarriage.)

The Every Way Mama herself, Shasta Reeves, takes the mic solo today to share her miscarriages in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. She openly shares the details of finding out her pregnancy was not viable, her D & C, why she chose to have a D & C, her recovery, and her following chemical pregnancy. Since 1 in 4 women will experience pregancy or infant loss, Shasta takes the time at the end of the podcast to unpack the things NOT to say to a loved one who has suffered a miscarriage or loss and she also gives advice as to what TO say.

The Millennial Mama: Anna Price Oct 26, 2020

Anna Price is the mama of two, including brand new baby girl, Nova. Anna and her husband, John, hold degrees in Biblical Counseling and Anna shares what led them to create content centered around relationships on their social media channels. Anna takes us through her surprise pregnancy with her son, Titan, her undiagnosed perinatal depression, and talks about how covid affected her pregnancy with her newborn. We also dig into the TV Show Dexter, keeping things genuine, and the differences between birth and recovery with and without an epidural.

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The Realtor Mama: Maggie Krichbaum Oct 22, 2020

Maggie Krichbaum joins us on the podcast to talk motherhood to two under three. Maggie joined me to talk about how she balances her career as a realtor with being that mama to two little guys. We unpacked how adding a second child affects the first, what it was like to push through the pandemic and a few of the things you don't expect about motherhood. Maggie herself is one of six kids and she shares how that influenced her outlook on motherhood.

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The Heart Warrior's Mama: Abbey Hafer Oct 19, 2020

This mama's motherhood journey is incredibly powerful. Abbey shares her daughter's Leyla's single ventricle story with us from diagnosis through several open heart surgeries up to current day. She unpacks her subsequent pregnancy with her son Kyler, her role as special needs teacher, and what it was like caring for two toddlers, one medically fragile, when covid hit. Abbey shares what it's like parenting a heart warrior and how to be a warrior for your child.

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The Holistic Fit Mama: Megan Page Oct 16, 2020

In this episode of the Every Way Mama, Megan Page opens up about her journey to motherhood as well as her passion for holistic living. In her early 20's, the discovery of a brain lesion led Megan to a complete lifestyle overhaul. She shares her journey through infertility, her complex endometriosis surgery, and the IVF procedure that made her a mama to beautiful twin girls. You can follow Megan at www.instagram.com/theholisticfitmom.

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The Resilient Mama: Kassie Amoson Oct 12, 2020

There is only one word that comes to mind when talking about Kassie Amoson and that is resilient. Kassie is a reserve Old Fort Days Futurity Champion, Presidents Cup Champion and the winner of multiple aged events titles. Kassie was widowed when her son was only four months old and her faith is truly an inspiration and the bedrock of who she is as a person and as a mother. Kassie tells us the highs and the lows of her story to motherhood through infertility and finding love after tragedy. Follow along with Kassie's journey at www.instagram.com/kassie_amoson also don't forget to follow along with us on social at www.facebook.com/theeverywaymama and www.instagram.com/shastaar as well as the blog www.theeverywaymama.com

Meet the Every Way Mama Oct 08, 2020

It's time to meet the Every Way Mama herself. I’m Shasta and I'm a mama through Marriage, Miscarriage, Fertility Treatment, Private Domestic Infant Adoption and Foster to Adopt to 6 kids ranging rom infant to young adult. In this episode I introduce myself and share a bit of background on myself and my husband and how we ended up with six kids before our 5th wedding anniversary. For more on episodes and blogs please visit www.theeverywaymama.com The code for The Littlest Prince Couture for 20% off is Reeves Boys. I would LOVE to connect on social. www.facebook.com/theeverywaymama www.instagam.com/shastaar

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