The Mama Sisterhood

Jun 10 2024 1
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Welcome to The Mama Sisterhood - I'm Heather Evans. When my twins were born at 24 weeks gestation, I began to think about the uniqueness of each of our motherhood journeys. I also began to understand the importance of education and support from other moms, no matter how different our lives may be. Each episode will highlight one mother's journey and the lessons she has learned on this crazy path we call life. I'm so happy to have you here. Welcome to the Mama Sisterhood!

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Episode 54 - Larissa's Story - Polyhydramnios and Infant Loss: The Power of Friendship & Family

Jun 10 2024 39 mins  
I am so honored to bring you my interview with Larissa Canestraight - she was one of our amazing NICU nurses and she is here today to share her own journey with her son, Blake. In this episode, Larissa shares about: - Her journey with polyhydramnios - A 3.5 month NICU stay and how being a NICU nurse affected her experience - Making the hardest medical decision, infant loss, and mak

Episode 53 - Kaylee's Story - Raising Her Family on a Farm

May 27 2024 46 mins  
Kaylee Hurt is BACK! To learn more about her journey with her daughter, Kaydee, check out Episodes 11 and 12, but today, she is here to talk about what it's like to raise her daughters on a farm! I learned so much about farm life (pros and cons), and Kaylee has SO much good advice that applies to motherhood, no matter where you live! In this episode: - What it's like living

Episode 52 - Shannon's Story - Her Daughter's Journey with Type 1 Diabetes and Spy, her Service Dog

May 20 2024 41 mins  
Today, I had the opportunity to chat with Shannon Boggs, a mom of three kids 10 and under, one of whom was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes after a scary medical emergency that landed her in the ICU. Shannon also shares about her daughter's service dog, Spy! This episode includes: - The story of how her daughter, Raelynn, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes after landing in the IC

Episode 51 - Ina's Story - Mom to Daughter Kidney Transplant, Love, Loss, & the Laughter In Between

May 06 2024 51 mins  
I can't think of a better motherhood story to begin Season 3 than Ina's story today. Ina shares with us what it was like having a daughter, Kirstin, who had a chronic kidney disease, including what it was like to donate her own kidney to her daughter when Kirstin was 5 years old. This episode includes: - Mom to daughter kidney transplant - Caring for a child with a chronic

Episode 50 - Amanda's Story - Normalizing Motherhood and The Importance of Post-Partum Mental Health

Mar 25 2024 42 mins  
It's the Season 2 Finale! I can't think of a better way to end Season 2 than with the interview I did with Amanda Gurman. You might know Amanda from her podcast Honest as a Mother or from her Honest as a Mother books, where she is the lead author and each chapter is written by a different mom. Amanda shares with us about her struggles as a new mom, including her diagnosis

Episode 49 - Heather's Story - Down Syndrome, Adoption, and Saying Yes

Mar 18 2024 46 mins  
Today, I have the honor of talking with Heather Avis (author, podcaster, and speaker) about her unique and heart-warming family journey. Heather and her husband have adopted three children, two of which have Down Syndrome. Heather shares honestly about what it was like to have a plan and then to bravely say yes to a path that was definitely not part of this plan. She shares about o

Episode 48 - Trina's Story - A Dramatic Delivery Followed by an Adoption Journey

Mar 04 2024 53 mins  
Today, I am so excited to bring you my interview with Trina Shockey. Trina had her first son ten years ago, prematurely and through a dramatic delivery. Following her first birth and learning more about what brought on her pre-term delivery, Trina and her husband chose to grow their family further through adoption. Four years into her adoption journey, Trina was able to welcome bab

Episode 47 - Sarah's Story - Leaving the Corporate World to Help Moms Feed Their Babies

Feb 26 2024 33 mins  
Today, I had the honor to chat with Sarah Hartenberger, IBCLC. Sarah was working in the corporate world in marketing when she had her first child, Calvin, and struggled with breast feeding. After her journey with lactation, Sarah felt called to learn more, pursue her IBCLC certification, leave the corporate world, and start her own business so she could help other moms feed their b

Episode 46 - Annie's Story - How Her Son's Addiction Led To Self-Healing

Feb 05 2024 70 mins  
Today's guest is Annie Highwater: Author, Recovery Writer, Podcast Host, Speaker, Family Advocate and Recovery Enthusiast. Her story began with extreme challenges during childhood, ending in pregnancy at age 17. Despite her young age, Annie was mature enough to realize that she wanted a better life for her son. Through hard work, she was able to create a better path for herself

Episode 45 - Andi's Story - World Schooling Through 27 Countries and 7 Continents

Feb 03 2024 60 mins  
On today's interview, I had the privilege to talk with Andi Almond about her family's incredible 13-month world schooling adventure. Andi and her family prepared for 5 years for this epic trip which took them through 27 different countries and 7 continents. She also tells about the details of world schooling her two kids, incorporating their lessons into where they were tra