170. Abundant Motherhood (Even If You Feel Inadequate, Uncertain, & Disqualified) with Author Brittany Maher
*Must Read* Book Alert! + *Must Listen* Episode!Patience, purpose, perfectionism, stagnation, doubts, worries, fear…there aren’t many stones we leave unturned in this episode of Elevating Motherhood! Britt Maher and Cassandra Speer co-authored a book called Ready As You Are: Discovering a Life of Aundance When You Feel Inadequate, Uncertain, & Disqualified...Britt is here today to share about the book and their incredible mission to encourage women (especially moms!) Britt’s Bio: Brittany Maher (Britt) is the founder and president of Her True Worth, a large and growing online community designed to liberate an entire generation of faith-filled women with the freedom found in discovering their true worth in Christ. She and her husband Ryan invest most of their time in equipping and empowering God's people for digital evangelism across the globe. Brittany is planted in Michigan with her husband, Ryan, and their daughter, Ariana.Link to the book Britt’s Links:IG: @brittmaher @hertrueworth @cassandralspeer Elevating Motherhood Links: Website: www.elevatingmotherhood.comIG: @loribethauldridge @elevatingmotherhood
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169. Winter in Review: A Moment to Reflect Together
For the Love of Homeschooling Virtual Conference: Click here to join!Episode 169 Show NotesSpring is almost here—it's March 1st, and the air is starting to feel different! Before we fully dive into the new season, let’s take a moment to reflect on this winter (yes, we’re still in it) and all the growth and learning we've experienced this winter. I’ll lead you through the questions and give you a few of my answers, but also press pause and apply each question to your own life. 1. What were your goals for winter? Did you meet any of them?2. Celebrate what went well and all you did accomplish (including holidays)3. Were your goals realistic? Were they too much or not challenging enough? 4. Did you rest? Enough or too much? 5. What is something you really enjoyed this winter? 6. Did you create magical moments worth recreating? Any new traditions? 7. Did you read? Any good book suggestions worth passing along to others? 8. Were you cozy? Content?9. How was your mood? Do you think the weather affected you?10. Is there anything you would do different next year? Elevating Motherhood Links: Website: www.elevatingmotherhood.comAmazon Book Lists: Click here for book listsInstagram: @loribethauldridge @elevatingmotherhood
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168. Well Lived: Shaping a Legacy of Gratitude & Grace with Sally Clarkson
For the Love of Homeschooling Virtual Conference Link - click here. This episode is pure encouragement & hope! Mamas…tune into this episode and be inspired by Sally’s generous spirit and find out about her newest book Well Lived. Sally’s Bio: Sally Clarkson is a bestselling author, renowned speaker, and beloved mentor who has dedicated her life to inspiring countless women to live for Christ. Her podcast, At Home With Sally, has over 28 million downloads. She has been married to her husband Clay for more than forty years and they have raised four adult children. Today, Sally lives between the mountains of Colorado and the rolling fields of England. In this episode, Sally & I talk about…· Her latest book Well Lived· Surrounding ourselves with beauty in dark times· Rhythms· Taking time away from work and then come back, it gives you clarity & focus· Finding delight even in the hard times· Not being a victim· Whatever you practice, you become· Guarding our children· Choices inside our hearts· Keep going forward· Mount up over the darknessSally’s Links: Website: www.sallyclarkson.comIG: @sally.clarkson Elevating Motherhood Links: Website: www.elevatingmotherhood.comIG: @loribethauldridge @elevatingmotherhood
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167. Whimsy & Joy: A Heartfelt Chat with Melissa Ferguson on Writing Romance & Adding Delight to Everyday Life
Sponsor Highlight: The 2025 For the Love of Homeschooling Virtual Conference--Join Now!A romance author on a "serious" podcast for moms? ABSOLUTELY. Melissa's message is just what we need right now...more light, more hope, more joy, more whimsy. You are going to enjoy this chat SO MUCH!Melissa’s Bio: Melissa Ferguson is the bestselling author of titles including Meet Me in the Margins, How to Plot a Payback, On the Way to Christmas, and The Perfect Rom-Com.She lives in Tennessee with her husband and children in their growing farmhouse lifestyle and writes heartwarming romantic comedies that have been featured in such places as The Hollywood Reporter, Travel + Leisure, Woman’s World, and BuzzFeed. Join along her journey with over 900,000 other followers at @ourfriendlyfarmhouse. In this interview, Melissa & I talk about: * Melissa’s new book: The Perfect Rom Com* How I went from reading The Invisible War (about spiritual warfare) to reading a rom com* Love and laughter…why is it considered less than other things we need* Cheerfulness and whimsy in motherhood & everyday life* The bleak motherhood messaging in American culture right now* An invitation into lightness* Humility in motherhood* Living hopeful and loving* Finding the balance between strong messaging & lightness* Encouragement for moms* Strength in lightness* Being bold in our life (and everyday!) decisions* And SO MUCH MORE!More info over at: www.elevatingmotherhood.comMelissa’s Links: Website: www.melissafurguson.comInstagram: @ourfriendlyfarmhouseFind Melissa's Books Here
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166. Mothering with the Seasons with Lyndsey Mimnagh of Treehouse Schoolhouse
You Can Create a Flexible Schedule That Supports Connection in Every Season
Today's conversation is for all moms (not just homeschoolers!) It's packed full of ideas for creating rhythms, traditions, and memories no matter season (or the weather!) It's a conversation about connection & intentional mothering that you're going to love.
Lyndsey’s Bio: Lyndsey Mimnagh is a homeschool mom of four and the founder of Treehouse Schoolhouse. Before motherhood, Lyndsey had a career in children's ministry and special needs education. Her home education centers around living books and ideas, hands-on learning, nature
exploration, and biblical discipleship. She shares experiences and home education inspiration through her Instagram and blog, as well as creates curriculum and resources for families around the world. Her most popular curriculum titles are An Expectant Easter, A Connected Christmas, and Treehouse
Nature Study.
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Lyndsey’s Links:
Instagram: @treehouse_schoolhouseFacebook: /treehouse.schoolhouseYouTube: /TreehouseSchoolhousePinterest: /TSMotherhoodHomeschool
Elevating Motherhood Links:
Instagram: @loribethauldridge @elevatingmotherhood
Website: www.elevatingmotherhood.com