Elevating Motherhood

Mar 06 2025 171 ep. 57 mins 7

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All things honest motherhood with host Lori Beth Auldridge. Helping moms find their confidence with resources & fresh perspectives.

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170. Abundant Motherhood (Even If You Feel Inadequate, Uncertain, & Disqualified) with Author Brittany Maher

Mar 06 2025 45 mins

*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 t

169. Winter in Review: A Moment to Reflect Together

Mar 01 2025 32 mins

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 throug

168. Well Lived: Shaping a Legacy of Gratitude & Grace with Sally Clarkson

Feb 26 2025 42 mins

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 wom

167. Whimsy & Joy: A Heartfelt Chat with Melissa Ferguson on Writing Romance & Adding Delight to Everyday Life

Feb 21 2025 44 mins

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 Ma

166. Mothering with the Seasons with Lyndsey Mimnagh of Treehouse Schoolhouse

Feb 06 2025 46 mins

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 Mi

165. Downsizing Christmas: Less Stuff, More Meaning

Dec 10 2024 33 mins

We’ve known and seen how consumerism, materialism, and sugar have taken over Christmas. We see it, know it, and understand it…and we’re still influenced and affected by it, even when we “know better.” I know many parents who are wanting to step out of the holiday spending swirl and get their kids less stuff this stuff this year. But many (myself included at times) are c

164. Finding Rest in the Lifelong Ministry of Motherhood with Jenny Hedrick

Dec 05 2024 50 mins

Burnout, frustration, exhaustion…as moms, these feelings rear their ugly heads more often than we’d like. We’re human. We only have so much capacity. We get touched out, noised out, and just need a break. Whether these emotions creep up daily or just occasionally isn’t as important as how we handle them when they do arise. Jenny Hedrick, host of The Super Simple Homeschool

163. Sick Kid? 3 Tips to Help You Help Them

Nov 05 2024 29 mins

Winter is upon us...and so are so many common childhood sicknesses. In this episode, I'll help you: 1. Teach your child how to swallow pills (starting at age 3!) 2. Teach them how to barf (without drama) 3. Share my top 3 basics I always have on hand before sickness strikes (spoiler alert: they are NAC, activated charcoal, & hot tea) Listen, like, subscribe, & leave a 5 s

162. PDA: Pathological Demand Avoidance in Children with Casey Ehrlich

Jul 03 2024 75 mins

Ever heard of PDA? Pathological Demand Avoidance? It's a nervous system disability that falls on the autism spectrum. It's often confused with ODD. In this episode, Casey and I talk about: * What PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) is * PDA awareness & caregiver strategies * Traumatic birth and PDA * Symptoms & Sign of PDA * How a diagnosis of PDA happens * The

161. Next Year’s Mother’s Day is Tied to This Year’s Father’s Day

May 30 2024 19 mins

Be Honest: How was your Mother's Day? In this episode, I talk about: * The importance of reflecting on what went well (and what didn’t) during this year’s Mother’s Day * How my Mother’s Day this year ACTUALLY went * Setting up everyone for success on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day * Checking in with my husband before Father’s Day about what he wants and needs t