The More Than Mom Podcast

In today’s episode, Adrienne chats with Madison Anaya all about Chasing after dreams.  Madison’s heart to have people chase after the thing that God has put before them is one of the many reasons she was the perfect person for this Season 1 finale.  They chat all about Madison's podcast and why she says it is so important for people to chase their dreams, her own story of recently quitting her 9-5 job to pursue her own passions and so much more!Be sure to check out Madison on all of her platforms.  You can find her instagram here, her podcast "The Fearless Chase Podcast" here, and connect with her amazing chase tribe here.Connect with Adrienne on Instagram.  All of the behind the scenes for the podcast can be found on her personal account.  All episode graphics and info can be found at The More Than Mom Podcast Instagram account.Looking for show notes?  Find them here.

In today's episode, Adrienne chats with Kara-Kae James - wife, mama, author, creative and more. Kara-Kae is the author of the books: "Mom-Up"& "Thrive" (a colouring book devotional).  In this episode, the ladies chat about what it's actually like to be a mama and have creative dreams outside of motherhood.  Kara-Kae gives some practical tips and loads of encouragement & wisdom on how she managed both of her creative dreams and her motherhood.  Kara-Kae says that God created us to be creative beings and that instead of fighting between chasing after those dreams and being a mom, allow them to interact with each other.   When possible, bring your kids in on your dreams and goals.To check out Kara-Kae's work with Thrive Moms, follow them on instagram or check our their website. Be sure to also follow her on instagram, here and you can purchase her books here.Connect with Adrienne on Instagram.  All of the behind the scenes for the podcast can be found on her personal account.  All episode graphics and info can be found at The More Than Mom Podcast Instagram account.Looking for show notes?  Find them here.

Today's episode is all about structure and routine.  Adrienne chats with Kendra Hennessy - the guru of organization and cleaning herself.  Kendra started her own cleaning business, coined the term "Homemaker-ish", and is the founder and creator of "Mother Like A Boss".  Kendra is passionate about helping mamas with the tools to manage and make their homes.  It doesn't have to be stressful and chaotic.  In this episode, the ladies chat about what it looks like to give yourself a little grace and when that grace turns into excuses.  They chat about the importance of having structure and (intentional) routine in your day to day -- for you and your family.  This episode is full of a lot of practical tips and helpful wisdom.To check out Kendra's courses, head to her website.  Be sure to also follow her on instagram, here and listen to her podcast here.Connect with Adrienne on Instagram.  All of the behind the scenes for the podcast can be found on her personal account.  All episode graphics and info can be found at The More Than Mom Podcast Instagram account.Looking for show notes?  Find them here.

In today's episode is all about simple living and the importance of living life intentionally.  Today's guest, Talina Strawbridge is the modern day pioneer woman.  She and her family have been on a journey of simplifying their life so that they can focus on what really important in life.  The ladies chat about all the ways Talina and her family have changed their day today.  From gardening and thrifting to budgeting and making their own products -- Talina is very passionate about paying attention to what they are bringing into their home, what they are teaching their children, and what they are focusing their time and energy on.  This episode is chock-full of tips and tricks -- you'll want a pen and paper when you listen to this one too!To check out Talina's Garden Highlights, and follow along on her family's simple living journey - check her out hereConnect with Adrienne on Instagram.  All of the behind the scenes for the podcast can be found on her personal account.  All episode graphics and info can be found at The More Than Mom Podcast Instagram account.Looking for show notes?  Find them here.

Today is the final episode in the Self-Care series for the month of March.In this episode, Adrienne chats Blake (guest from episode no.4) all about mental health and the importance of self-care in this area of life.  Blake shares her journey with anxiety and how it has impacted her life in her early 20s, during her postpartum days through till now. Blake is very open and honest about her past and current struggles with her mental health both here on the show and in her daily life. The ladies chat all about PPA (postpartum anxiety), the difficulties one faces when needing to ask for help as well as giving a pretty good picture of what it is like on those dark days.Interested in connecting with Blake?  Follow along on her Personal Instagram account and her Blog.  Be sure to also check out her own podcast "Confessions of a Crappy Christian" Connect with Adrienne on Instagram.  All of the behind the scenes for the podcast can be found on her personal account.  All episode graphics and info can be found at The More Than Mom Podcast Instagram account.Looking for show notes?  Find them here.

Today's episode is number 3 of 4 in a Self-Care series for the month of March.In this episode, Adrienne chats Paige all about our physical health - specifically in the areas of fitness and nutrition.  Paige coaches women (mainly mamas) in different stages of their physical health journey to find positive and healthy ways to take care of their bodies through food and exercise.  For Paige, faith and fitness go hand-in-hand.  Taking care of your physical health, spiritual health and ultimately your mental health are all impacted by each other and that is a huge part of Paige’s philosophy in her coaching. Paige talks all about her past relationship with food and her past “whys” for working out.  In this episode the ladies chat about the importance of mindset and making conscious decisions when fuelling and caring for our bodies. To connect with Paige, follow along on her Instagram accountConnect with Adrienne on Instagram.  All of the behind the scenes for the podcast can be found on her personal account.  All episode graphics and info can be found at The More Than Mom Podcast Instagram account.Looking for show notes?  Find them here.

Today's episode is number 2 of 4 in a Self-Care series for the month of March.In this episode, Adrienne chats with her (husband's) cousin, Ashley King.  The ladies chat all about grief and what that looks like in relation to self-care.   Ashley shares her story of loss and how she is walking through that grief with God, her husband, her family, and friends.  This episode is full of so many truths and points directly to the one who can restore and heal.  When we focus on Jesus and allow him to supply and rejuvenate the areas that we can't on our own, that is when true self-care will happen.  We take care of ourselves when we find Him.  To connect with Ashley, follow along on her Instagram accountConnect with Adrienne on Instagram.  All of the behind the scenes for the podcast can be found on her personal account.  All episode graphics and info can be found at The More Than Mom Podcast Instagram account.Looking for show notes?  Find them here.

Today's episode is the first of 4 in a Self-Care series for the month of March.In this episode, Adrienne chats with Jaime McLaughlin from The Mac House all about Hair & Beauty and how they are not just surface strategies.  The ladies chat about the importance prioritizing yourself, self-care & what that can look like on the daily, and a Biblical stance on self-care.  Jaime also explains the difference between Reactive Self-Care and Proactive Self-Care.  You guys, this episode is full of wisdom and practical tips.  To connect with Jaime, follow along on her Instagram account and on her website.Be sure to check out all of Jaime's social platforms -- she has a lot of great things coming out this year and has created a lot of amazing resources for you to use to jump start your self-care journeyConnect with Adrienne on Instagram.  All of the behind the scenes for the podcast can be found on her personal account.  All episode graphics and info can be found at The More Than Mom Podcast Instagram account.Looking for show notes?  Find them here.

In today's episode, Adrienne chats with her new friend Jeanette Tapley all about friendship.  Jeanette is a wife, mama, podcaster and an amazing friend.  One of Jeanette's biggest passions is helping other people form friendships.  "It's Time for Coffee" - Jeanette's podcast - is all about friendship and getting to know people & their stories.In the chat, the ladies talk all about why friendships are so important, how to create good friendships as adults (and as moms), and how friendships can change based on the seasons of life that you are in. Be sure to follow along with Jeanette on Instagram and her podcast, It's Time For Coffee.Connect with Adrienne on Instagram.  All of the behind the scenes for the podcast can be found on her personal account.  All episode graphics and info can be found at The More Than Mom Podcast Instagram account.Looking for show notes?  Find them here.

Today,  Adrienne chats with her local friend, Betty.  The ladies chat about body image, motherhood, and identity.  Betty speaks so much truth when it comes to knowing who you are and where we can find our true identity; how God and the world view body image; and what it is like in those dark times when you are searching for yourself and God.Follow along with Betty on Instagram.Connect with Adrienne on Instagram.  All of the behind the scenes for the podcast can be found on her personal account.  All episode graphics and info can be found at The More Than Mom Podcast Instagram account.Looking for show notes?  Find them here.

Today it's all about relationships, with Jesse -- Adrienne's Husband.Adrienne and Jesse have been married for 4.5 years and have 2 littles.  In this episode they chat all about their relationship, the importance of communication, how their enneagram numbers have impacted their relationship && so much more.This is a hilarious view into what Adrienne and Jesse's relationship is like - how sarcastic, loving and encouraging they really are with one another.The episode kicks off with each of them sharing their thoughts on Valentine's day!! Want to connect with Jesse?  Follow along on his Instagram account here.Connect with Adrienne on Instagram.  All of the behind the scenes for the podcast can be found on her personal account.  All episode graphics and info can be found at The More Than Mom Podcast Instagram account.Looking for show notes?  Find them here.

In this episode we chat all about the second annual SHE Conference.  We chat all about our favourite moments, the sessions, the worship moments and the overall sense of vulnerability and community that was very evident throughout the weekend.  The conference theme was Fearless and Free.There were response moments, a chance to be open and honest with the other women at our tables and some amazing speakers.Check out the show notes for more information and links to the full messages through Redwood Park Church (full messages coming mid February)

Part 2 of our Sister Chat.What is it like actually like to be a nanny?  Is there pressure on married women to have kids right away (or at all)? What is something you wish that other mamas were honest and open about when it comes to motherhood?  Adrienne and 3 of her sisters-in-law are back for part 2 and they chat all about this and more!

**explicit content in reference to talk about breast cancer, double mastectomy, & the female body* Motherhood can be very isolating.  It's so important to find a community that you connect with and today, it's pretty common to find that community online.  Hannah Lugibihl loves to connect with mamas through her blog and her instagram account and she is so great at being such an encourager.  In this episode Adrienne chat with Hannah all about Hannah's blog - "Cold Coffee Hot Mess", her passion for art & her process for creating, and all about why Hannah is so vulnerable on her platformsThey also talk about a very personal experience that Hannah was super open and honest about with her friends on Instagram and on her blog. To connect with Hannah, follow along on her personal Instagram account and her blog.  You can also find her on her artist Instagram account and Facebook page.Connect with Adrienne on Instagram.  All of the behind the scenes for the podcast can be found on her personal account.  All episode graphics and info can be found at The More Than Mom Podcast Instagram account.Looking for show notes?  Find them here.

The Enneagram is an ancient personality resource that has recently become very popular again - especially in Christian circles.  The 9 Type Personality assessment is broken down and we chat all about its actual real life benefits.  Adrienne chats with her friend Blake Guichet, a self proclaimed Enneagram Nerd.  They chat all about enneagram types and children, marriage, personal and spiritual  growth and more!Curious about what your dominant type is?  Check out the ShowNotes for some great resources.Interested in connecting with Blake?  Follow along on her Personal Instagram account and her Blog.  Be sure to also check out her own podcast "Confessions of a Crappy Christian" Connect with Adrienne on Instagram.  All of the behind the scenes for the podcast can be found on her personal account.  All episode graphics and info can be found at The More Than Mom Podcast Instagram account.Looking for show notes?  Find them here.

Today, Adrienne sits down with her friend Christy Enyart to chat all about her family's Big move from California to North Western Ontario Canada  (just a little bit of a climate change).  They chat all about what that move looked like for Christy personally, what God was teaching her during this time and what it was like for her to wait on God and his timing.  Both Adrienne and Christy are married to Pastors and so they touch on their thoughts of the label "Pastor's wives".Christy is a Pastor at Redwood Park Church. She and her family moved to Canada after her Husband accepted the Lead Pastor role at Redwood Park Church.  To connect with Christy, follow along on her Instagram page here.  You can also check out Redwood Park Church here and listen to their podcast on iTunes here.Connect with Adrienne on Instagram.  All of the behind the scenes for the podcast can be found on her personal account.  All episode graphics and info can be found at The More Than Mom Podcast Instagram account.Looking for show notes?  Find them here.

I kick off the podcast by sitting down to chat with 3 of my sisters-in-law to chat all about life, motherhood, community, marriage and so much more.We talked for almost 2 hours!!So, this is Part 1 of our conversation.

Hey friends!Welcome to The More Than Mom Podcast!This first episode is just a small intro to what the podcast is about, my heart behind starting it and what you can expect.So happy you're here and I can't wait for what's coming!Connect with Adrienne on Instagram.  All of the behind the scenes for the podcast can be found on her personal account.  All episode graphics and info can be found at The More Than Mom Podcast Instagram account.Looking for show notes?  Find them here.