Rachel Blackston's guest appearances

Rachel Blackston

Kindred Mom Podcast

Jay Jones

Shannan Martin

Kat Lee

Lynne Jackson

Glenna Marshall

Melanie Dale

Tara Bremer

Jen Babakhan

Wendy Snyder

Lisa Appelo

Saundra Dalton-Smith

Sandy Cooper

Robin Chapman

Lindsey Cornett

Jenn Giles Kemper

OwlTail

Lexie Stratman

Episode 57 opens up the final month of our Healthy Mom series: Healthy Soul. This week, host Emily Sue Allen talks with team member Lindsey Cornett and writer in resident Rachel Blackston about ways we find peace as mamas. In the second segment, Emily talks with guest Lexie Stratman, a homeschooling mom and former childbirth educator about some disciplines to bring more peace and stillness into home life. Check out the Healthy Mom series as it unfolds here! Subscribe to Kindred Mom and get the free resources we have created for you! Our community is embarking on a challenge we hope will bring some peace to your busy-mama life! Join us for the Peaceful Home Challenge. Want in? Sign up to take the challenge here!  Just a few of our free downloads:  A Self-Care Questionnaire to help you evaluate how to strategically create a self-care plan that is sustainable in your real life  Recipes for Families Living Life Around the Table Follow Kindred Mom on Instagram Join The Kindred Mom Private Facebook Group Some things mentioned in this episode… Quotes: “Peace is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of God.” (Sheila Walsh) “[Christ] himself is our peace.” (Ephesians 2:14) “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19) “And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” (Ephesians 3:14-21) Books: On the Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones Psalms for Young Children by Marie-Helene Delval My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers Also, keep an eye out for Rachel Blackston’s essay mentioned in this episode, Every Mom is a Storyteller. It comes out later this month!   About Host Emily Sue Allen: Emily Sue Allen is the founder of Kindred Mom, and she hosts/produces the Kindred Mom podcast. Emily is also a member of several communities for writers (including Hope*Writers and Rise Up Writers, among others) and she is a regular devotional writer for Joyful Life Magazine. Soul care for moms and helping women find joy in the midst of their motherhood journey are among her greatest passions. Emily is a contemplative, creative soul who celebrates the beauty of a humble, handmade life and deeply values the power of encouragement. She lives with her husband and six kids in the Pacific Northwest, and personally blogs at emilysueallen.com. Find Kindred Mom on Instagram and Facebook, and follow Emily on Instagram to see her most recent family adventures.   Guests on this Episode Lindsey Cornett Lindsey Cornett is a loud talker, iced coffee drinker, and lover of the written word who writes from the intersection of faith, family, and freedom. She’s married to Evan, and together they live in Grand Rapids, Michigan with three kiddos (four and under). Over time, she is learning to relinquish her perfectionism and embrace her life and creativity as-is. In the process, she’s become passionate about encouraging other women to embrace the freedom Jesus offers, which is rooted in the belief that we are enough just as we are. You can find more of Lindsey’s writing on her personal website, on Instagram, and over at the The Drafting Desk, a thoughtful monthly newsletter which she co-writes to inspire women toward freedom from perfectionism. Read some of Lindsey’s writing: Two Bites of Humble Pie  /  Facing Postpartum Depression  /  Strong and Brave   Rachel Blackston Rachel Blackston loves a good story, deep connection with others, a savory piece of dark chocolate and a steamy mug of high octane coffee. She resides in Orlando with her lanky, marathon running husband and her three precious daughters, priceless gifts after several years of infertility. Rachel and her husband Michael cofounded Redeemer Counseling (www.redeemercounselingcenter.com). As a therapist and coach for 15 years, Rachel considers it an honor to walk with women in their stories of harm, beauty, and redemption. She specializes in working with women with a history of trauma and abuse as well as those struggling with infertility and sexual betrayal. She writes regularly for the blog Red Tent Living and enjoys speaking in the community on topics such as the Knowing your Story, Calling, the Enneagram, Sexuality, and Attachment. To contact Rachel, check out www.rachelblackston.com or blackstonrachel on instagram. Read some of Rachel’s writing on Kindred Mom: Grief, Donuts &amp; Resurrection   Lexie Stratman Lexie Stratman is a mama of five living in the Pacific Northwest. She has taught childbirth education classes for over a decade and loves encouraging others to embrace the transformation God wants to do in their lives. She works with youth at her church and loves a strong cup of coffee. Featured Image by Hill Smiley Photography ———————————- Kindred Mom is a community dedicated to helping moms flourish in motherhood. Through honest and vulnerable real stories of motherhood, this community champions celebrating small victories and the beautiful things that happen when moms share both the triumphs and struggles of their journeys. To connect with the Kindred Mom community, keep up with the essays that are shared on the blog at KindredMom.comand subscribe to the mailing list so you don’t miss a thing. You can find Kindred Mom on social media in the following places: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Special thanks to Michael Patti for the original music featured on the Kindred Mom Podcast.

Episode 57 opens up the final month of our Healthy Mom series: Healthy Soul. This week, host Emily Sue Allen talks with team member Lindsey Cornett and writer in resident Rachel Blackston about ways we find peace as mamas. In the second segment, Emily talks with guest Lexie Stratman, a homeschooling mom and former childbirth educator about some disciplines to bring more peace and stillness into home life. Check out the <a href="https://www.kindredmom.com/healthy-mom-series/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Healthy Mom series</a> as it unfolds here! <h2><a href="https://www.kindredmom.com/free-resources/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to Kindred Mom</a> and get the free resources we have created for you!</h2> Our community is embarking on a challenge we hope will bring some peace to your busy-mama life! Join us for the Peaceful Home Challenge. Want in? Sign up to take the challenge here! <a href="https://mailchi.mp/kindredmom/peacefulhomespring" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Just a few of our free downloads: <a href="https://mailchi.mp/kindredmom/selfcare" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> A <a href="https://mailchi.mp/kindredmom/selfcare" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Self-Care Questionnaire</a> to help you evaluate how to strategically create a self-care plan that is sustainable in your real life <a href="https://mailchi.mp/kindredmom/recipe_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://mailchi.mp/kindredmom/recipe_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Recipes for Families Living Life Around the Table</a> <h2><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kindred_mom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Kindred Mom on Instagram</a></h2> <h2><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1921209271435885/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join The Kindred Mom Private Facebook Group</a></h2> Some things mentioned in this episode… Quotes: “Peace is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of God.” (Sheila Walsh) “[Christ] himself is our peace.” (Ephesians 2:14) “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19) “And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” (Ephesians 3:14-21) Books: <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Night-You-Were-Born/dp/0312346069/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36K2OFNF8GZCQ&amp;keywords=nancy+tillman+on+the+night+you+were+born&amp;qid=1554246674&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=Nancy+tillman+on+the+ni%2Caps%2C256&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On the Night You Were Born</a> by Nancy Tillman <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0310708257?aaxitk=Mm2xYpHiRBeLINYNblHNFA&amp;pd_rd_i=0310708257&amp;pf_rd_p=e037c154-e093-48a4-b127-477e5e294e3f&amp;hsa_cr_id=8428693050501&amp;sb-ci-n=productDescription&amp;sb-ci-v=The%20Jesus%20Storybook%20Bible%3A%20Every%20Story%20Whispers%20His%20Name" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jesus Storybook Bible</a> by Sally Lloyd-Jones <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Psalms-Young-Children-Marie-Helene-Delval/dp/0802853226/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=psalms+for+young+children&amp;qid=1554245889&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Psalms for Young Children</a> by Marie-Helene Delval <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/My-Utmost-His-Highest-Paperback/dp/1627078754/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3R8L9LWLPIZY8&amp;keywords=my+utmost+for+his+highest&amp;qid=1554247144&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=my+utm%2Caps%2C270&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Utmost for His Highest</a> by Oswald Chambers Also, keep an eye out for Rachel Blackston’s essay mentioned in this episode, Every Mom is a Storyteller. It comes out later this month! About Host Emily Sue Allen: Emily Sue Allen is the founder of <a href="https://www.kindredmom.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kindred Mom</a>, and she hosts/produces the Kindred Mom <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kindred-mom-podcast/id1236598848?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcast</a>. Emily is also a member of several communities for writers (including <a href="http://hopewriters.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hope*Writers</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/riseupwriterscommunity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up Writers</a>, among others) and she is a regular devotional writer for <a href="https://joyfullifemagazine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joyful Life Magazine</a>. Soul care for moms and helping women find joy in the midst of their motherhood journey are among her greatest passions. Emily is a contemplative, creative soul who celebrates the beauty of a humble, handmade life and deeply values the power of encouragement. She lives with her husband and six kids in the Pacific Northwest, and personally blogs at <a href="https://www.emilysueallen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">emilysueallen.com</a>. Find Kindred Mom on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kindred_mom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kindredmom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and follow Emily on <a href="http://instagram.com/emily_sue_allen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> to see her most recent family adventures. <h2>Guests on this Episode</h2> Lindsey Cornett Lindsey Cornett is a loud talker, iced coffee drinker, and lover of the written word who writes from the intersection of faith, family, and freedom. She’s married to Evan, and together they live in Grand Rapids, Michigan with three kiddos (four and under). Over time, she is learning to relinquish her perfectionism and embrace her life and creativity as-is. In the process, she’s become passionate about encouraging other women to embrace the freedom Jesus offers, which is rooted in the belief that we are enough just as we are. You can find more of Lindsey’s writing on her <a href="http://www.lindseycornett.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">personal website</a>, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lindseycornett/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and over at the <a href="http://www.thedraftingdesk.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Drafting Desk</a>, a thoughtful monthly newsletter which she co-writes to inspire women toward freedom from perfectionism. Read some of Lindsey’s writing: <a href="https://www.kindredmom.com/2017/06/08/two-bites-of-humble-pie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Two Bites of Humble Pie</a>  /  <a href="https://www.kindredmom.com/2017/11/08/facing-postpartum-depression-part-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facing Postpartum Depression</a>  /  <a href="https://www.kindredmom.com/2018/03/08/strong-and-brave/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Strong and Brave</a> Rachel Blackston <a href="https://rachelblackston.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Blackston</a> loves a good story, deep connection with others, a savory piece of dark chocolate and a steamy mug of high octane coffee. She resides in Orlando with her lanky, marathon running husband and her three precious daughters, priceless gifts after several years of infertility. Rachel and her husband Michael cofounded Redeemer Counseling (<a href="http://www.redeemercounselingcenter.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.redeemercounselingcenter.com</a>). As a therapist and coach for 15 years, Rachel considers it an honor to walk with women in their stories of harm, beauty, and redemption. She specializes in working with women with a history of trauma and abuse as well as those struggling with infertility and sexual betrayal. She writes regularly for the blog Red Tent Living and enjoys speaking in the community on topics such as the Knowing your Story, Calling, the Enneagram, Sexuality, and Attachment. To contact Rachel, check out <a href="http://www.rachelblackston.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rachelblackston.com</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackstonrachel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blackstonrachel</a> on instagram. Read some of Rachel’s writing on Kindred Mom: <a href="https://www.kindredmom.com/2019/02/28/grief-donuts-and-resurrection/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grief, Donuts &amp; Resurrection</a> Lexie Stratman Lexie Stratman is a mama of five living in the Pacific Northwest. She has taught childbirth education classes for over a decade and loves encouraging others to embrace the transformation God wants to do in their lives. She works with youth at her church and loves a strong cup of coffee. Featured Image by <a href="http://www.capturingmotherhood.com/hillsmileyphotography/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hill Smiley Photography</a> ———————————- Kindred Mom is a community dedicated to helping moms flourish in motherhood. Through honest and vulnerable real stories of motherhood, this community champions celebrating small victories and the beautiful things that happen when moms share both the triumphs and struggles of their journeys. To connect with the Kindred Mom community, keep up with the essays that are shared on the blog at <a href="https://www.kindredmom.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KindredMom.com</a>and subscribe to the mailing list so you don’t miss a thing. You can find Kindred Mom on social media in the following places: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kindred_mom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Kindred_Mom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kindredmom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Special thanks to <a href="https://www.michaelpatti.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Patti</a> for the original music featured on the Kindred Mom Podcast.

057 // Healthy Soul: Peace & Spirituality – Lindsey Cornett, Rachel Blackston & Lexie Stratman

This episode kicks off month 2 of the Healthy Mom series over on KindredMom.com, focusing in on having a Healthy Body as a Mom. This conversation specifically tackles issues of body image, strength, the physical effects of bearing children, and dismantling body-related shame. Host Emily Sue Allen interviews Jennifer Van Winkle and Robin Chapman about what worry looks like in their everyday lives as moms, and in the second half of the show, Emily speaks with current Kindred Mom Writer in Residence, Rachel Blackston. Rachel shares her story of walking through infertility and how she helps women work through shame as part of her counseling practice.Check out the Healthy Mom series as it unfolds here!Find more Healthy Body essays at this link as the month goes on.Subscribe to Kindred Mom and get the free resources we have created for you!Just a few of our free downloads:A Self-Care Questionnaire to help you evaluate how to strategically create a self-care plan that is sustainable in your real lifeRecipes for Families Living Life Around the TableFollow Kindred Mom on InstagramJoin The Kindred Mom Private Facebook Group About Podcast Host Emily Sue Allen –Emily Sue Allen is the founder of Kindred Mom, and she hosts/produces the Kindred Mom podcast. Emily is also a member of several communities for writers (including Hope*Writers and Rise Up Writers, among others) and she is a regular devotional writer for Joyful Life Magazine. Soul care for moms and helping women find joy in the midst of their motherhood journey are among her greatest passions. Emily is a contemplative, creative soul who celebrates the beauty of a humble, handmade life and deeply values the power of encouragement. She lives with her husband and six kids in the Pacific Northwest, and personally blogs at emilysueallen.com. Find Kindred Mom on Instagram and Facebook, and follow Emily on Instagram to see her most recent family adventures.Guests on this EpisodeJennifer Van WinkleJennifer Van Winkle is a fun-loving and intentional-but-casual minimalist. She is an editor of and regular contributor to the Kindred Mom Blog and Podcast. Currently, she writes from home with kids underfoot on her personal blog Pepper Sprout Home. She is passionate about squeezing the most fun out of life in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and 3 children. She is always in search of truth and what it looks like to live authentically and if that surrounds a plate of delicious food shared with good friends and family, then she’s pretty much in the happiest place she can imagine. Find Jenni on Instagram.Read some of Jenni’s Writing: Poop Mountain  / Go Get Him, Tiger  / Speed Boat : Ocean LinerRobin ChapmanRobin Chapman is a full-time imperfect mama, wife, and Jesus follower. She lives in Fairbanks, Alaska with her husband of 13 years and four children (ages 1 to 7). She’s trying hard to learn how to do this motherhood thing in a way that doesn’t land the whole family in intensive therapy, and she has a heart for helping other mamas buried in the little years know they are normal and there is hope. You can find her hiding out in the bathroom with a cup of coffee, or online looking for grace in her mundane and crazy life on her blog, Instagram, or Facebook.Read some of Robin’s writing: Growing Compassion For My Body  /  Parenting in Public  /  Tending a Marriage Rachel BlackstonRachel Blackston loves a good story, deep connection with others, a savory piece of dark chocolate and a steamy mug of high octane coffee. She resides in Orlando with her lanky, marathon running husband and her three precious daughters, priceless gifts after several years of infertility. Rachel and her husband Michael cofounded Redeemer Counseling (www.redeemercounselingcenter.com). As a therapist and coach for 15 years, Rachel considers it an honor to walk with women in their stories of harm, beauty, and redemption. She specializes in working with women with a history of trauma and abuse as well as those struggling with infertility and sexual betrayal. She writes regularly for the blog Red Tent Living and enjoys speaking in the community on topics such as the Knowing your Story, Calling, the Enneagram, Sexuality, and Attachment. To contact Rachel, check out www.rachelblackston.com or blackstonrachel on instagram.Read some of Rachel’s writing on Kindred Mom: Grief, Donuts &amp; ResurrectionFeatured image by Holly Shafer Photography————————Kindred Mom is a community dedicated to helping moms flourish in motherhood. Through honest and vulnerable real stories of motherhood, this community champions celebrating small victories and the beautiful things that happen when moms share both the triumphs and struggles of their journeys.To connect with the Kindred Mom community, keep up with the essays that are shared on the blog at KindredMom.comand subscribe to the mailing list so you don’t miss a thing.You can find Kindred Mom on social media in the following places: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.Special thanks to Michael Patti for the original music featured on the Kindred Mom Podcast.

This episode kicks off month 2 of the <a href="https://www.kindredmom.com/healthy-mom-series/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Healthy Mom series</a> over on <a href="http://KindredMom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KindredMom.com</a>, focusing in on having a Healthy Body as a Mom. This conversation specifically tackles issues of body image, strength, the physical effects of bearing children, and dismantling body-related shame. Host Emily Sue Allen interviews Jennifer Van Winkle and Robin Chapman about what worry looks like in their everyday lives as moms, and in the second half of the show, Emily speaks with current Kindred Mom Writer in Residence, Rachel Blackston. Rachel shares her story of walking through infertility and how she helps women work through shame as part of her counseling practice.Check out the <a href="https://www.kindredmom.com/healthy-mom-series/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Healthy Mom series</a> as it unfolds here!Find more <a href="https://www.kindredmom.com/category/healthy-body-series/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Healthy Body essays</a> at this link as the month goes on.<h2><a href="https://www.kindredmom.com/free-resources/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to Kindred Mom</a> and get the free resources we have created for you!</h2>Just a few of our free downloads:<a href="https://mailchi.mp/kindredmom/selfcare" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>A <a href="https://mailchi.mp/kindredmom/selfcare" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Self-Care Questionnaire</a> to help you evaluate how to strategically create a self-care plan that is sustainable in your real life<a href="https://mailchi.mp/kindredmom/recipe_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://mailchi.mp/kindredmom/recipe_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Recipes for Families Living Life Around the Table</a><h2><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kindred_mom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Kindred Mom on Instagram</a></h2><h2><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1921209271435885/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join The Kindred Mom Private Facebook Group</a></h2> About Podcast Host Emily Sue Allen –Emily Sue Allen is the founder of <a href="https://www.kindredmom.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kindred Mom</a>, and she hosts/produces the Kindred Mom <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kindred-mom-podcast/id1236598848?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcast</a>. Emily is also a member of several communities for writers (including <a href="http://hopewriters.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hope*Writers</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/riseupwriterscommunity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up Writers</a>, among others) and she is a regular devotional writer for <a href="https://joyfullifemagazine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joyful Life Magazine</a>. Soul care for moms and helping women find joy in the midst of their motherhood journey are among her greatest passions. Emily is a contemplative, creative soul who celebrates the beauty of a humble, handmade life and deeply values the power of encouragement. She lives with her husband and six kids in the Pacific Northwest, and personally blogs at <a href="https://www.emilysueallen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">emilysueallen.com</a>. Find Kindred Mom on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kindred_mom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kindredmom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and follow Emily on <a href="http://instagram.com/emily_sue_allen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> to see her most recent family adventures.<h2>Guests on this Episode</h2>Jennifer Van WinkleJennifer Van Winkle is a fun-loving and intentional-but-casual minimalist. She is an editor of and regular contributor to the <a href="https://www.kindredmom.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kindred Mom</a> Blog and Podcast. Currently, she writes from home with kids underfoot on her personal blog <a href="https://peppersprouthome.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pepper Sprout Home</a>. She is passionate about squeezing the most fun out of life in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and 3 children. She is always in search of truth and what it looks like to live authentically and if that surrounds a plate of delicious food shared with good friends and family, then she’s pretty much in the happiest place she can imagine. Find Jenni on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sweetsound37/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.Read some of Jenni’s Writing: <a href="https://www.kindredmom.com/2018/03/13/poop-mountain/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Poop Mountain</a>  / <a href="https://www.kindredmom.com/2018/02/13/go-get-him-tiger/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Go Get Him, Tiger</a>  / <a href="https://www.kindredmom.com/2017/04/16/speed-boat-ocean-liner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Speed Boat : Ocean Liner</a>Robin ChapmanRobin Chapman is a full-time imperfect mama, wife, and Jesus follower. She lives in Fairbanks, Alaska with her husband of 13 years and four children (ages 1 to 7). She’s trying hard to learn how to do this motherhood thing in a way that doesn’t land the whole family in intensive therapy, and she has a heart for helping other mamas buried in the little years know they are normal and there is hope. You can find her hiding out in the bathroom with a cup of coffee, or online looking for grace in her mundane and crazy life on her <a href="http://www.robindchapman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/robin.chapman/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/graceenoughrobindchapman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.Read some of Robin’s writing: <a href="https://www.kindredmom.com/2018/01/11/growing-compassion-for-my-body/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Growing Compassion For My Body</a>  /  <a href="https://www.kindredmom.com/2017/08/07/parenting-in-public/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parenting in Public</a>  /  <a href="https://www.kindredmom.com/2018/02/06/tending-a-marriage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tending a Marriage</a> Rachel Blackston<a href="https://rachelblackston.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Blackston</a> loves a good story, deep connection with others, a savory piece of dark chocolate and a steamy mug of high octane coffee. She resides in Orlando with her lanky, marathon running husband and her three precious daughters, priceless gifts after several years of infertility. Rachel and her husband Michael cofounded Redeemer Counseling (<a href="http://www.redeemercounselingcenter.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.redeemercounselingcenter.com</a>). As a therapist and coach for 15 years, Rachel considers it an honor to walk with women in their stories of harm, beauty, and redemption. She specializes in working with women with a history of trauma and abuse as well as those struggling with infertility and sexual betrayal. She writes regularly for the blog Red Tent Living and enjoys speaking in the community on topics such as the Knowing your Story, Calling, the Enneagram, Sexuality, and Attachment. To contact Rachel, check out <a href="http://www.rachelblackston.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rachelblackston.com</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackstonrachel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blackstonrachel</a> on instagram.Read some of Rachel’s writing on Kindred Mom: <a href="https://www.kindredmom.com/2019/02/28/grief-donuts-and-resurrection/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grief, Donuts &amp; Resurrection</a>Featured image by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hollyshaferphotography/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holly Shafer Photography</a>————————Kindred Mom is a community dedicated to helping moms flourish in motherhood. Through honest and vulnerable real stories of motherhood, this community champions celebrating small victories and the beautiful things that happen when moms share both the triumphs and struggles of their journeys.To connect with the Kindred Mom community, keep up with the essays that are shared on the blog at <a href="https://www.kindredmom.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KindredMom.com</a>and subscribe to the mailing list so you don’t miss a thing.You can find Kindred Mom on social media in the following places: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kindred_mom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Kindred_Mom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kindredmom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.Special thanks to <a href="https://www.michaelpatti.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Patti</a> for the original music featured on the Kindred Mom Podcast.

055 // Trading Shame for Strength – Jennifer Van Winkle, Robin Chapman & Rachel Blackston

Shannon Owen

For the next 3 months, the Kindred Mom community will be covering a variety of topics under the “Healthy Mom” umbrella, beginning in February with Healthy Mind. In Episode 53, host Emily Sue Allen leads a conversation about Mental Health for Moms with Rachel Blackston, Robin Chapman, and Shannon Owen. Subscribe to Kindred Mom and get the free resources we have created for you! Just a few of our free downloads:  A Self-Care Questionnaire to help you evaluate how to strategically create a self-care plan that is sustainable in your real life  Recipes for Families Living Life Around the Table Follow Kindred Mom on Instagram Join The Kindred Mom Private Facebook Group   About Podcast Host Emily Sue Allen –  Emily Sue Allen is the founder of Kindred Mom, and she hosts/produces the Kindred Mom podcast. Emily is also a member of several communities for writers (including Hope*Writers and Rise Up Writers, among others) and she is a regular devotional writer for Joyful Life Magazine. Soul care for moms and helping women find joy in the midst of their motherhood journey are among her greatest passions. Emily is a contemplative, creative soul who celebrates the beauty of a humble, handmade life and deeply values the power of encouragement. She lives with her husband and six kids in the Pacific Northwest, and personally blogs at emilysueallen.com. Find Kindred Mom on Instagram and Facebook, and follow Emily on Instagram to see her most recent family adventures. Guests on this Episode Robin Chapman Robin Chapman is a full-time imperfect mama, wife, and Jesus follower. She lives in Fairbanks, Alaska with her husband of 13 years and four children (ages 1 to 7). She’s trying hard to learn how to do this motherhood thing in a way that doesn’t land the whole family in intensive therapy, and she has a heart for helping other mamas buried in the little years know they are normal and there is hope. You can find her hiding out in the bathroom with a cup of coffee, or online looking for grace in her mundane and crazy life on her blog, Instagram, or Facebook. Read some of Robin’s writing: Growing Compassion For My Body  /  Parenting in Public  /  Tending a Marriage   Rachel Blackston Rachel Blackston has worked as a mental health counselor since 2005, specializing in working with women with a history of trauma and abuse as well as those struggling with infertility and sexual betrayal. Outside of counseling, Rachel serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at Reformed Theological Seminary and writes regularly for the blog Red Tent Living. She enjoys speaking in the community on topics such as the Knowing your Story, Sexuality, Attachment, Calling and the Enneagram. Rachel’s deepest joy is found in being in the presence of her husband, Michael and their three daughters, who are priceless gifts after several years of infertility.   Shannon Owen Shannon Owen is a Dallas-born Longhorn who loves books. She married her opposite– a Houston native and Aggie engineer who loves nothing better than a good lighting project. She and her husband, Lee, live in Houston and are active members of Houston’s First Baptist. Shannon has a passion for discipleship within the local church, and loves serving with student ministry and teaching Bible studies. She has written and taught for ministries such as Waiting in Hope, Abide, YouVersion, Hope Mommies, and Give Grace. Shannon has two little girls, Avery (8) and Kate (4), who take up the majority of her time with snack requests and messy art projects. ———————— Kindred Mom is a community dedicated to helping moms flourish in motherhood. Through honest and vulnerable real stories of motherhood, this community champions celebrating small victories and the beautiful things that happen when moms share both the triumphs and struggles of their journeys. To connect with the Kindred Mom community, keep up with the essays that are shared on the blog at KindredMom.comand subscribe to the mailing list so you don’t miss a thing. You can find Kindred Mom on social media in the following places: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Special thanks to Michael Patti for the original music featured on the Kindred Mom Podcast.

For the next 3 months, the Kindred Mom community will be covering a variety of topics under the “Healthy Mom” umbrella, beginning in February with Healthy Mind. In Episode 53, host Emily Sue Allen leads a conversation about Mental Health for Moms with Rachel Blackston, Robin Chapman, and Shannon Owen. <h2><a href="https://www.kindredmom.com/free-resources/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to Kindred Mom</a> and get the free resources we have created for you!</h2> Just a few of our free downloads: <a href="https://mailchi.mp/kindredmom/selfcare" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> A <a href="https://mailchi.mp/kindredmom/selfcare" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Self-Care Questionnaire</a> to help you evaluate how to strategically create a self-care plan that is sustainable in your real life <a href="https://mailchi.mp/kindredmom/recipe_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://mailchi.mp/kindredmom/recipe_resource" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Recipes for Families Living Life Around the Table</a> <h2><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kindred_mom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Kindred Mom on Instagram</a></h2> <h2><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1921209271435885/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join The Kindred Mom Private Facebook Group</a></h2> About Podcast Host Emily Sue Allen –  Emily Sue Allen is the founder of <a href="https://www.kindredmom.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kindred Mom</a>, and she hosts/produces the Kindred Mom <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kindred-mom-podcast/id1236598848?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcast</a>. Emily is also a member of several communities for writers (including <a href="http://hopewriters.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hope*Writers</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/riseupwriterscommunity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up Writers</a>, among others) and she is a regular devotional writer for <a href="https://joyfullifemagazine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joyful Life Magazine</a>. Soul care for moms and helping women find joy in the midst of their motherhood journey are among her greatest passions. Emily is a contemplative, creative soul who celebrates the beauty of a humble, handmade life and deeply values the power of encouragement. She lives with her husband and six kids in the Pacific Northwest, and personally blogs at <a href="https://www.emilysueallen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">emilysueallen.com</a>. Find Kindred Mom on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kindred_mom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kindredmom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and follow Emily on <a href="http://instagram.com/emily_sue_allen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> to see her most recent family adventures. <h2>Guests on this Episode</h2> Robin Chapman Robin Chapman is a full-time imperfect mama, wife, and Jesus follower. She lives in Fairbanks, Alaska with her husband of 13 years and four children (ages 1 to 7). She’s trying hard to learn how to do this motherhood thing in a way that doesn’t land the whole family in intensive therapy, and she has a heart for helping other mamas buried in the little years know they are normal and there is hope. You can find her hiding out in the bathroom with a cup of coffee, or online looking for grace in her mundane and crazy life on her <a href="http://www.robindchapman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/robin.chapman/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/graceenoughrobindchapman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Read some of Robin’s writing: <a href="https://www.kindredmom.com/2018/01/11/growing-compassion-for-my-body/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Growing Compassion For My Body</a>  /  <a href="https://www.kindredmom.com/2017/08/07/parenting-in-public/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parenting in Public</a>  /  <a href="https://www.kindredmom.com/2018/02/06/tending-a-marriage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tending a Marriage</a> Rachel Blackston <a href="https://rachelblackston.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Blackston</a> has worked as a mental health counselor since 2005, specializing in working with women with a history of trauma and abuse as well as those struggling with infertility and sexual betrayal. Outside of counseling, Rachel serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at Reformed Theological Seminary and writes regularly for the blog Red Tent Living. She enjoys speaking in the community on topics such as the Knowing your Story, Sexuality, Attachment, Calling and the Enneagram. Rachel’s deepest joy is found in being in the presence of her husband, Michael and their three daughters, who are priceless gifts after several years of infertility. <h3>Shannon Owen</h3> <a href="https://shannonowenwrites.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shannon Owen</a> is a Dallas-born Longhorn who loves books. She married her opposite– a Houston native and Aggie engineer who loves nothing better than a good lighting project. She and her husband, Lee, live in Houston and are active members of Houston’s First Baptist. Shannon has a passion for discipleship within the local church, and loves serving with student ministry and teaching Bible studies. She has written and taught for ministries such as Waiting in Hope, Abide, YouVersion, Hope Mommies, and Give Grace. Shannon has two little girls, Avery (8) and Kate (4), who take up the majority of her time with snack requests and messy art projects. ———————— Kindred Mom is a community dedicated to helping moms flourish in motherhood. Through honest and vulnerable real stories of motherhood, this community champions celebrating small victories and the beautiful things that happen when moms share both the triumphs and struggles of their journeys. To connect with the Kindred Mom community, keep up with the essays that are shared on the blog at <a href="https://www.kindredmom.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KindredMom.com</a>and subscribe to the mailing list so you don’t miss a thing. You can find Kindred Mom on social media in the following places: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kindred_mom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Kindred_Mom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kindredmom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Special thanks to <a href="https://www.michaelpatti.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Patti</a> for the original music featured on the Kindred Mom Podcast.

053 // Mental Health for Moms – Rachel Blackston, Robin Chapman & Shannon Owen