Episodes

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Sept. 16, 2024

EP 161: MAMA SAID If you can’t say something nice…

Thumper’s wise words echo in our minds: “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all!” Join us as we delve into how this teaching has shaped our approach to motherhood. We’ll offer heartfelt reflections and practical tips for daily interactions with our kids. As an added bonus, we get a little Disney quiz to see if you truly are a Disney fanatic or if you need to brush up on your childhood movies. Regardless of how you do, we hope you are encouraged and challenged as we t...
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Sept. 9, 2024

EP 160: MAMA SAID You’re so nice outside our home

Welcome back, moms! In this episode of the Gather Moms podcast, we continue our “Mama Said” series by diving into the powerful impact of the words and actions we use at home. We share how to create a safe and nurturing environment for our kids with the right balance of boundaries and praise. We talk about the importance of consistent discipline and how we can guide our children to be the same person inside and outside the home. Reflecting on our own upbringings, we uncover the ways our childhoo...
159
Sept. 2, 2024

EP 159: PT 2: MAMA SAID you shouldn’t eat that

This is part two of this two part episode. We are so excited to continue this episode with you because it’s something that’s really close to our hearts. We shift our focus to honoring our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit and talk through ways to foster healthy practices around food and body image within our families. Learn how to accept compliments graciously, praise our children for their unique attributes, and set strong boundaries against negative weight comments. We emphasize the import...
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Aug. 26, 2024

EP 158: PT 1: MAMA SAID you shouldn’t eat that

This is part one of this two part episode. We’re diving into a phrases too many of us have heard about our bodies and weight and talking in this episode about food, body image, and breaking those unhealthy family cycles. We get real about the complicated relationships we have with food and how societal messages from past generations have shaped those views. But we’re not just about the problem – we’re all about solutions, too! We share practical tips on fostering a healthy, God-centered approac...
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Aug. 19, 2024

EP 157: MAMA SAID; New Season Kick-Off

Hey Moms! We are super excited to dive into our new season of the Gather Moms podcast. This episode is all about the incredible power of our words as parents. We start by sharing some funny and meaningful ‘mama said’ phrases that we all know and love. Then, we get real about how our words—whether spoken in joy or frustration—have such a big impact on our kiddos. Our theme this season is ‘Mama Said,’ where we’ll explore those familiar sayings we use and the lessons behind them. We break down how...
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Aug. 12, 2024

EP 156: Swimsuit Slips + Back to School

Where did the summer go! Are ready for fall? Don’t worry moms, transition always brings friction and we will be school pros again in no time! Today, let’s relive our jam-packed summers, filled with laughter, parenting challenges, and those all-too-relatable swimsuit shopping mishaps. As summer transitions to fall, we discuss new routines, practical tips for easing into the school year, and the importance of extending grace to ourselves and our families. Tune in for a treasure trove of heartfelt...
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June 24, 2024

EP 155: SLAY-CATION: How to Slay Summer Trips with Kids

If bad karaoke sounds like a good time to you, you’re gonna love this episode! We start off talking about classic summer songs, the kind you might sing along to on a road trip. Let’s hope if Kate and Rebecca are in the car with you, the music is turned WAY UP to drown out their voices. Bless their hearts. One of the fun things about summer is getting to take a trip. Whether it’s a big one out of state or a smaller one close by, many of the same truths apply: something will be forgotten, somethi...