Extraordinary Moms Podcast

Allie Casazza is on a mission to eradicate the "hot mess mom" stereotype by empowering other women. She has built a massive audience and a multimillion-dollar online business based on her proven, family-oriented approach to minimalism. She is also the host of The Purpose Show. Today we are talking about her new book "Declutter Like a Mother." She lives in Southern California with her husband, Brian, where they homeschool their four young children. Show Notes:  https://alliecasazza.com Allie's Instagram Declutter Like A Mother This Show is Sponsored by... Lovevery is an incredible play kit box, that provides quality, developmentally appropriate activities for babies and toddlers, all curated by experts. Cooper got his 0-12 weeks box filled with engaging things like a wooden mobile, black and white flash cards, and black and white play mittens. If you're looking for a great gift for your baby or toddler, or someone you loved, definitely check out Lovevery Play boxes. For free shipping, go to www.lovevery.com

  Today my guest is Brooke Wyckoff. This past year, Brooke had the opportunity to serve as our Interim Head Coach while our regular head coach Sue Semrau took a single-season leave of absence to care for her mother (her mother is thankfully in remission from ovarian cancer). Not only did Brooke gain experience as a first-time head coach (after 10 years of being an assistant coach), she also tried to be another mouthpiece to speak out about various motherhood issues (work-life balance, the lack of quality maternity leave, encourage other Mothers that they can be a Division I Head Coach AND raise a family). Back in 2014, Brooke co-founded an organization called Moms in Coaching. This is a support group for mothers who are coaching but are unsure if they can be full-time coaches and full-time moms. The motto lately from Brooke is that You can do both. Brooke has a beautiful seven-year old girl named Avery who was born in Nov. 2013. When Brooke was pregnant, she searched around campus for other Moms in athletics

Today my guest is Lori Thompson of @lorisfablife! She is a mom of 8 sons and has the best ideas for adventuring, crossing things off your bucket list, and creating an intention family culture. If you're in Utah especially, you need to be following her for some great ideas! Show Notes: Buy her Bucket List: https://lorisfablife.gumroad.com/l/LBL-Summer2021 Check out her website: http://lorisbucketlist.com/ This Show is Sponsored by... The changes in your body postpartum can take a toll on your hair. More than 50% of women experience excessive shedding naturally within 3-4 months of giving birth. Nutrafol’s goal is to empower women to embrace the beauty of their hair growth recovery with Nutrafol Postpartum by targeting the root causes of postpartum thinning hair - like the physical stress of childbirth and emotional stress of parenting, as well nutrient depletion. Nutrafol Postpartum is breastfeeding-friendly and OBGYN developed using clinically-tested, 100% drug-free and natural ingredients that help support

Today my guest is author Tiffany Rosenhan. Tiffany is truly extraordinary because of her extraordinary life and I think she would make a great fit. She had a unique childhood, married young and had 4 young daughters early while her husband was in medical school. Her husband worked constantly and Tiffany wrote as an escape. After 10 years of writing, Bloomsbury published her YA novel, Girl From Nowhere. Just at the peak of all the final details of her launch, her 41 year old husband suffered a hemorrhagic stroke followed by brain surgery and is still suffering from seizures. To put it mildly, her life was turned upside down with so many questions and what ifs. She has juggled her husbands health, 4 young and busy daughters, her book launch and all the other million mom things that fall in between the big stuff with grace and a positive attitude. She has looked outward when she could easily look inward. Her family comes first, yet she still isn’t giving up on her dreams. Show Notes... WEBSITE: tiffanyrosenhan.

Today my guest is Laura Cragun. She is a mother of 3 young kids, 7, 4 and 2 years old. She has been through a residential treatment center in the last year for her severe depression and suicidal idealization. Then a few months later, she went to an eating disorder recovery outpatient program. All of this has been so hard on her family but she has learned so much and is much happier and whole. She also coaches and teaches Christian women how to regain their life back after years of dieting and struggling with body image and instead give it back to themselves and God through Intuitive Eating, mindset skills and most importantly, through Christ. Show Notes:  Click here for the Free Guide - "5 Steps Start Intuitive Eating" Click here for a complimentary - Intuitive Eating Breakthrough Session This Show is Sponsored by... Dealing with anxiety or depression can be paralyzing, but you should know that you’re not broken, and you’re not alone. And when you want help, Brightside is there for you. Brightside offers pers

My guest today is Nicole Fraser. She is a bereaved mother with 5 babies in Heaven and 1 here with her earth side. She started a small passion project called From Heaven and Hope to connect with other women who have experienced grief or who work with grief for a living in some capacity. Show Notes:  fromheavenandhope.ca fromheavenandhopepodcast.ca @fromheavenandhope nicole@fromheavenandhope.ca This Show is Sponsored by... 5 years ago, Felix Gray realized - Our eyes weren’t meant to look at screens all day – and designed glasses to make daily screen time more comfortable and the workday more productive. Felix Gray lenses filter 15x more Blue Light that can make screen time tough on eyes and disruptive to sleep.Get yourself a pair of glasses made for the 21st century and designed for modern, hardworking eyes. And, the amazing things is the Felix Gray can also make you these great glasses with your prescription! Go to www.FelixGrayGlasses.com/EEP for the best Blue Light glasses on the market. Free Shipping. Free

My guest today is the Modern Dad, Jason Dunnigan. If you don't already know father of 4 Jason, from his epic Instagram the Modern Dad, you're in for a treat. While he is wildly entertaining online, he's also very since and intentional about his fatherhood. We chat about all the things today. Happy Father's Day! Show Notes:  Check Jason out on Instagram This Show is Sponsored by... 5 years ago, Felix Gray realized - Our eyes weren’t meant to look at screens all day – and designed glasses to make daily screen time more comfortable and the workday more productive. Felix Gray lenses filter 15x more Blue Light that can make screen time tough on eyes and disruptive to sleep.Get yourself a pair of glasses made for the 21st century and designed for modern, hardworking eyes. And, the amazing things is the Felix Gray can also make you these great glasses with your prescription! Go to www.FelixGrayGlasses.com/EEP for the best Blue Light glasses on the market. Free Shipping. Free Returns. Free Exchanges. And... Hello Fre

Today we are having on a favorite guest again, Caitlin Crosby. After turning in her manuscript for her new book, Caitlin found that she needed the words she wrote. After her husband wanted to separate, she needed to start a whole new life, moving to a new home with her kids, all during a pandemic. She used her book to practice what she preaches including using the journal prompts to help her grieve and grow. While she was recording the audio book, her husband came by to sign the forms to sell their house and in tears, Caitlin returned to the studio and reading what she wrote about love, strength and hope was exactly what she need to keep going. By setting daily positive intentions for mental healing, she is finding a new, thriving life. She found her inner warrior and is fighting for a life full of meaning. Show Notes: Check out more about Caitlin Crosby who founded The Giving Keys and her new book, Every Word Matters: The Key to An Intentional Life.  This Show is Sponsored by... The changes in your body pos

Today my guest is Megan Smalley. She is an infertility advocate and mom of three miracle boys. She released her debut book Give Grace in March, and in it Megan shares her journey of infertility and lessons she learned along the way to help others accept grace and heal during life’s toughest trials. At twenty-seven, Megan was told IVF would be her only chance to have a biological baby. Tragically, after he first round of IVF, Megan did not become pregnant after transferring their only three embryos, and their savings was completely spent. Two years later, Emily’s team at her online clothing shop, Scarlet & Gold, rallied together and helped put together the Give Grace campaign to raise money for another chance at IVF. The team designed products inspired by Emily’s story to sell, and paid for them to be produced, so that one hundred percent of the profit could go towards a second round of fertility treatments. Emily and her husband were given the answer to their prayers with one more chance to try IVF, and this

My guest today is the esteemed Dr. Shefali. I originally heard Dr.Shefali talk with Oprah about her work on Conscious Parenting. I loved her focus on self-awareness in parenting and it really shaped how I view my own motherhood. Her new book, "A Radical Awakening," documents her own rock bottom story and couples it with research based information on how to climb out of that depth. She is also a mom of a daughter, and we discuss how her work has impacted her motherhood. This is half author interview and half book club. I hope you enjoy it! Show Notes:  Pick up Dr.Shefali's book today. This Show is Sponsored by... 5 years ago, Felix Gray realized - Our eyes weren’t meant to look at screens all day – and designed glasses to make daily screen time more comfortable and the workday more productive. Felix Gray lenses filter 15x more Blue Light that can make screen time tough on eyes and disruptive to sleep.Get yourself a pair of glasses made for the 21st century and designed for modern, hardworking eyes. And, the am

My last baby was 5 years ago, so this time around, there were a lot of new products and options on the market that have made this newborn phase much different. Today I'm sharing my favorite baby must-haves and just the things in general that are making newborn life much smoother this time around. Show Notes:  Check out this Windi Dupe on Amazon or get the real thing here. Tubby Todd Bath Products This Show is Sponsored by...  Hello Fresh! With HelloFresh, you get fresh, pre-measured ingredients and mouthwatering seasonal recipes delivered right to your door. Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable – and that’s why it’s America’s #1 meal kit! Go to HelloFresh.com/emp12 and use code: emp12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping! Make dinner time easy with Hello Fresh!

Today I'm sharing Cooper's birth story. So if that kind of narrative is your jam, grab some popcorn and you can live vicariously through my retelling:)

Before having baby Cooper, I recorded a message for him. I wanted him to know all about why we decided to have a fourth baby, how the pregnancy went, what I wished for him, etc... I wanted him to know how much we already loved him, and I wanted him to hear it from my voice. It's a tender episode that I'll always be grateful I recorded. You can do it for yourself too. This Show is Sponsored by... 5 years ago, Felix Gray realized - Our eyes weren’t meant to look at screens all day – and designed glasses to make daily screen time more comfortable and the workday more productive. Felix Gray lenses filter 15x more Blue Light that can make screen time tough on eyes and disruptive to sleep.Get yourself a pair of glasses made for the 21st century and designed for modern, hardworking eyes. And, the amazing things is the Felix Gray can also make you these great glasses with your prescription! Go to www.FelixGrayGlasses.com/EEP for the best Blue Light glasses on the market. Free Shipping. Free Returns. Free Exchanges. F

Today we are covering a new topic on the podcast with my guest Ginger McGee. Ginger's son has Tourettes Syndrome and she is going to share how her motherhood journey has looking parenting a child with this challenge. I appreciate moms like Ginger so much because to learn about her reality really pulls the curtain back on a reality that is different from my own. It helps me expand my knowledge on unfamiliar medical conditions, as well as expand my compassion for moms and children who fight every day for success and normalcy. She's a brave mom, and now a new author, and I'm excited to share Ginger with you today. Show Notes:  Facebook for book: @hesnotbroken Facebook for me: @gingermichellecollins-mcgee IG: @gingermcgeewriter Book Trailer: https://youtu.be/90s8XTvy2j8 Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Hes-Not-Broken-Mothers-Acceptance/dp/0692090002/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=he%27s+not+broken&qid=1614186489&sr=8-1 This Show is Sponsored by... With an adorable bird design, Cubo Ai is the first smart ba

My guest today is Leanne Barlow, mom of four boys, blogger, clothing designer, and overall incredible woman! Today we are talking about her motherhood journey, how her parenting has evolved now that she recently had her fourth baby last year, and she also gives us her best baby product recommendations. She's also a clothing designer and did the most amazing dress series that you must check out on Instagram. Leanne is down to earth and you're going to feel like you're having a chat with a good friend today. Show Notes:  Check out Leanne on Instagram. www.elleapparel.com This Show is Sponsored by... Pipette sets the standard of clean and best performing products. While the FDA bans only 12 potentially harmful ingredients in skincare products, Pipette bans more than 2,000, ensuring its products are safe, effective and use only non-toxic ingredients available. Pipette’s products are also EWG verified, vegan, hypoallergenic, sustainable, pediatrician and dermatologist approved.  All of Pipette’s products are made

My guest today is the amazing Courtney Brown. She is the founder of Cents of Style and also runs Be Fulfilled with her husband. She is a mom of three kids, who came to her biologically and through adoption. They are a transracial family and have also had significant trials related to her daughter's mental health journey. Courtney is one of the strongest women I know, and while she has a lot going on within her four walls, she is also the ultimate cheerleader for her friends and women everywhere. You're going to relate so much to what she says today even if your story looks differently. She's a connector and beautiful communicator. Enjoy Courtney today. Show Notes... Follow Courtney on Instagram www.centsofstyle.com This Show is Sponsored by... Bulldog Yoga Online! It’s no secret that we are all juggling a lot these days…jobs, families, budgets, not to mention the emotional baggage of the last year. It’s also been tough for kids with the wacky school schedules , etc. We’ve all heard and read about the amazing

I have a former guest visiting the show today, and it's Crystal Paine.Crystal Paine is the founder of MoneySavingMom.com, host of “The Crystal Paine Show” podcast, New York Times bestselling author of Say Goodbye to Survival Mode, and author of Money-Making Mom. Her desire is to help women across the globe live with more joy, purpose, and intention in their everyday lives. She lives with her husband and kids in the Nashville, Tennessee area, where she is actively involved in her local church. Her biggest passions are helping women understand how the Gospel can radically transform their lives, raising awareness for foster care, going on adventures with her family (locally, domestically, and internationally), finding great deals at the grocery store, heartfelt conversations, and trying to read too many books at one time! Show Notes:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneySavingMom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themoneysavingmom/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moneysavingmom Pinterest: https://www.pintere

My guest today is the superwoman and OB/GYN Dr. Manijeh Kamyar. Manijeh Kamyar, MD, is a board-certified maternal–fetal medicine specialist and obstetrician–gynecologist at the High Risk Pregnancy Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is a member of the YPC Editorial Task Force and a past member of ACOG’s Patient Education Review Panel. Drawn to medicine by her desire to serve others in a meaningful way, Dr. Kamyar considers it a gift to be able to help women navigate one of the most intimate and significant parts of their lives. She speaks both Spanish and English and is passionate about helping patients and their loved ones understand complicated and difficult topics, leaving her office not only with the information they need to care for themselves and make decisions but also a sense of calm and peace of mind. Dr. Kamyar's interests include fetal anomalies, maternal diabetes and nutrition, and maternal substance abuse and use. As a specialist in high-risk pregnancies, she also sees patients for preterm labor, mu

Today, I have a returning guest who hasn't been on in a few years. Emily Lex is releasing her debut book this March, Freely and Lightly, which shows readers how grace moved her into a place of worthiness and contentment while in search of her true identity. In the book, Emily shares how she appeared to have it all, but on the inside her identity crisis was leading her down a path of burnout and unhappiness. We also talk about how her family embarked on a major road trip around the country. She's a delight and I'm so glad she's back! Show Notes:  emilylex.com Instagram: @emilylexstudio https://www.amazon.com/Freely-Lightly-Gracious-Invitation-Confidence/dp/0736980377/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HKGZAO8GD0MH&dchild=1&keywords=freely+and+lightly+emily+lex&qid=1611862053&sprefix=freely+and+lig%2Caps%2C229&sr=8-1 This Show is Sponsored by... Bulldog Yoga Online! It’s no secret that we are all juggling a lot these days...jobs, families, budgets, not to mention the emotional baggage of the last year. It’s also been tough for k

Today my guest is the amazing Courtney Rich, better know to you as Cake by Courtney. She is the gorgeous girl in your Instagram feed sharing all her best cake baking and decorating tips, and she's also a passionate mom of two. We're talking about all the things today: how cake became a big part of her life, failure, connecting with your kids, mental health, etc... She's a true light online and you're going to love this conversation! Show Notes:  Follow Courtney on Instagram Check out the podcast Courtney Beyond the Cake or her website This Show is Sponsored by... Pipette is a clean baby and mom care brand with a mission to give every family the best start. Any parent wants what's best for their children, and that includes using only the safest products on their delicate skin. Pipette has quickly become a customer-favorite for its ultra-gentle baby lotions, oils and washes - and right now, you can score 30% off its entire collection of personal care items. Pipette’s products are also EWG verified, vegan, hypo