Diary Of A Reluctant Mother

Mar 09 2025 39 ep. 35 mins 1

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Honest conversations between women striving to take advantage of every opportunity to grow through motherhood.

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What’s for dinner?

Mar 09 2025 66 mins

We’d love to hear from you! Join me and my guest, Tani Mata, as we discuss simple, practical ways to improve what we feed our children in a time when more attention is being brought to the harmful chemicals hidden in processed foods. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and even hopeless, but the best way forward is through small, intentional steps in the right direction. I love Tani�

Honestly

Feb 23 2025 25 mins

We’d love to hear from you! In this episode, I dive into some powerful and convicting quotes from Alex Hormozi that have challenged me to be brutally honest with myself. I share how these insights have pushed me to raise my standards, show up for myself in a new way, and put in the hard work—especially when it feels like I’m in the wilderness. We all experience seasons where

Podcast Club Edition, The Modern Wisdom podcast

Feb 10 2025 38 mins

We’d love to hear from you! https://youtu.be/eeU1fNZ2pZA?si=3-3eLyf0r2Y3y-rb In this episode of Diary of a Reluctant Mother: Podcast Club, we dive into an inspiring conversation from the Modern Wisdom podcast, where host Chris Williamson interviews Tony Robbins. We break down the key takeaways from their discussion, exploring how our mindset, daily habits, and personal discipline

Podcast Club Edition #2 Danny Morel/ Aaron Abke

Jan 26 2025 55 mins

We’d love to hear from you! In this episode of our podcast club edition, Hope and I discuss the ideas presented in a controversial podcast by host, Danny Morel. Click here to listen: https://youtu.be/8bD401bCXVI This podcast explores the differences between the theology of Paul the Apostle and Jesus Christ in the New Testament. While we are not experts on the subject, we share ou

Podcast Club Edition

Jan 12 2025 75 mins

We’d love to hear from you! Exciting News! Season 3 of Diary of a Reluctant Mother Is Here! We’re thrilled to kick off Season 3 of Diary of a Reluctant Mother with guest host Hope Manzano! This season, we’re introducing a brand-new format—a Podcast Club! Every other week, we’ll dive into a thought-provoking podcast episode and invite you to join the conversation. This wee

Loss and Gains

Dec 08 2024 48 mins

We’d love to hear from you! In this inspiring episode, Hope Manzano shares her transformative journey of making peace with her body. Through a commitment to learning, Hope embraced science and research to better understand her body’s needs. By increasing her protein intake and incorporating strength training, she shifted her mindset to work with her body rather than against it.

A New Decade

Nov 17 2024 65 mins

We’d love to hear from you! In this special milestone episode, I celebrate turning 40 by handing the mic to my guest Kendra for a unique twist: She gets to ask me anything! Join us as I answer candid questions about life, growth, lessons learned, and what stepping into this new decade means to me. With sincere reflections and a touch of celebration, this episode is all about embr

The Advocate Mother

Oct 27 2024 45 mins

We’d love to hear from you! Join us as Faith shares her story, empowering parents to champion their children’s potential. a mother of four who fought tirelessly to prevent her child from being prematurely labeled due to a slower start in reading, this episode dives into real-life stories and practical strategies for working with the school system. Faith shares her journey of nu

In The Thick Of It

Oct 13 2024 37 mins

We’d love to hear from you! In this heartwarming episode, we sit down with Brie Manzano, a remarkable mother of six children, all under the age of 10. Brie shares her journey of motherhood, where keeping peace as a priority is not just a choice, but a daily practice. She opens up about how she stays grounded by guarding the energy her children are raised in, ensuring that their h

The Sacred Journey

Sep 29 2024 67 mins

We’d love to hear from you! Join us for an informative conversation with Kattie Jones, a skilled midwife and advocate for women’s health. In this episode, Kattie shares her wisdom on the profound connection between our lives and birthing experiences, emphasizing the sacred relationship between mother and baby. We dive into the intuitive power of the body and explore how mindful