On this episode of Motherhood Plan Podcast, I welcome Bethanie Jean, a wife, mother, and woman with two decades of experience as a celebrity hair stylist and conversationalist. Her gift of gab has been the force behind her venture as host on Evertalk TV’s Down to the Root, and her fashion forward eye has led her to make regular television appearances as a Style Expert.  Her love of conversation and written word has met her passion for encouragement and even inspired her to write her first children’s book A Horse Says, "Nay!" But a Unicorn Says "Yay!".

Join Bethanie and I as we dive into the intimacy of hair styling and how her career has been a form of ministry! We discuss her rocky transition into motherhood during her mid-thirties, touching on fertility, finances, and travel. Then, she shares her pregnancy and birthing story, which included hyperemesis gravidarum (severe morning sickness), laboring on the red carpet, and an intense recovery! As light-hearted as this episode is, we address the realities of depression during pregnancy, mommy guilt, the issues with the old motherhood plan, and not ‘having it all’ at once.

Bethanie rallies our good spirits with inspirational words about conquering our fears and being an example for our children, along with what she learned from feeling secluded as a mother. Stick around for two mom hacks that truly make a ton of sense and a list of recommended books that will encourage you to start listening to more audiobooks!

Recommended Books:

Fight Like a Girl by Lisa Bevere

The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren

Living a Life You Love by Joyce Meyer

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne

Buy Bethanie’s book, A Horse Says, "Nay!" But a Unicorn Says "Yay!"

Visit her website