7.8K
Downloads
25
Episodes
The More Than Mom podcast is hosted by your new mom BFF, MJ Cash. Her mission is to give you the resources you need to thrive in all your roles while rediscovering and embracing your individual identity and passions. We're all mothers, but we're all much more than that too and this is a place that we'll talk about it all! We hope that you’ll choose to go on this journey with us to discover how we can all be more than mom!
Episodes
Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
Jamie Wilhite shares the raw and vulnerable story of the day her son drowned in their family pool and the key role CPR played in his rescue. Since the incident, Jamie has gone on to become a CPR instructor and helps equip other parents with the necessary skills to better protect their children. Jamie's story is honest and heart-wrenching, but it is a crucial conversation to help parents understand the steps they can take to keep their kids safe.
To schedule a CPR class with Jamie, visit:
https://www.facebook.com/because.of.knox.cpr/
For information about drowning prevention, visit:
https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/143/5/e20190850
To schedule swim lessons with Swim & Play, visit:
For more information on River's story and The River Kelly Fund, visit:
https://www.riverkellyfund.org/
For more information on Nicole Hughes "Water Guardian Tags," visit:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For more from MJ Cash, visit the More Than Mom webpage at:
Or follow her on Instagram at:
https://www.instagram.com/mrsmjcash/
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Graphics by Angela Verwey
Music by Mike Lombardi
Wednesday Jan 01, 2020
Wednesday Jan 01, 2020
Rosalyn Summach, nurse and owner of The Mama Coach - Saskatoon, joins us today on the More Than Mom podcast to share loads of knowledge about some of the biggest stressors of new motherhood. She gives real, take-home tips to help new moms with nursing infants. She also goes in-depth on the topic of sleep and gives tips that can help all the way through toddlerhood. Rosalyn is a wealth of knowledge and we are so incredibly grateful for her willingness to teach and share in order to help us overcome some of the biggest struggles of early motherhood. Rosalyn goes on to talk about her company, The Mama Coach, founded by Carrie Bruno, which helps Moms throughout North America with those early motherhood transitions.
The mom gig can be so tough. And beautiful. And stressful. And rewarding.With the pendulum of parenthood swinging back and forth daily and the array of conflicting information at our fingertips as to what is "right and wrong", it can leave you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and inadequate.That is where we, as Registered Nurses, at The Mama Coach may enter in for you; a source of information and qualified support. To create and hold a safe space that is filled with empathy and free of judgement so that you may make the informed decision as to what is right for you.Whether it is you and your partner gaining confidence and feeling empowered well before your first contraction of labour through one of our prenatal classes; supporting you through your breastfeeding journey, or coaching you through reading your little ones cues to guide them to find sleep with the least about of stress and tears. Our mission is and always will be, Making Motherhood Easier by working together to uncover the solutions that fit your uniquely individual family circumstances.
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
My friend Ferris Owen comes on the podcast today to share her journey battling cancer while also juggling the roles of mother and wife. Seven months after giving birth to her third child, Ferris was diagnosed with stage 4 choriocarcinoma, a rare cancer that originates in the placenta. Over the last four years she has fiercely fought cancer through many ups and downs, remaining steadfast in her faith despite the challenges of her circumstance. Tune in to hear the incredible perspective she now brings to her life after this experience, and figure out how you may implement it in your daily life as well.
Time Spread:
00:00-05:25 Episode Introduction
05:26-07:10 Ferris Background
07:11-20:20 Diagnosis
20:21-37:22 The Journey with Chorio
37:23-41:10 A New Perspective
41:11-45:44 Steadfast Faith
45:45-57:47 Juggling Motherhood and Cancer
57:48-58:40 Wrap Up
Relevant Links:
Faithfully Restored - A ministry resource whose mission is to helps women through challenging trials. (Recommended by Ferris)
MJ Cash (More Than Mom) Instagram
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
On this episode of the More Than Mom podcast, Suha Dabit shares her journey of having a daughter with a congenital heart defect (CHD) and how it led her to found her nonprofit World of Broken Hearts. Suha opens up about the raw truths of having a child with a serious medical diagnosis, and how her organization brings an element of beauty and unity to CHD families during an extremely challenging time. This episode brings awareness to CHD, while also reminding us to show love and empathy to the other moms we interact with throughout our day.
00:45-6:20 Into Episode Recap
6:21-9:10 Suha Intro
9:30-14:40 Suha Interview - Background
14:41-19:23 Nadia’s Journey
19:24-22:59 Life with CHD
23:00-25:59 Discovering her Calling
26:00-28:53 Founding World of Broken Hearts
28:54-30:55 CHD Awareness
30:56-33:21 Adalynn’s Story
33:22-38:30 The Difference WOBH is Making
38:31-42:25 The Future of WOBH
42:26-47:27 CHD Success Story
47:28-50:00 Showing Grace and Empathy to Other Moms
50:01-50:27 Websites, Social Media
50:28-51:42 Wrap Up
Website: World of Broken Hearts
Friday Nov 29, 2019
Friday Nov 29, 2019
The More Than Mom Podcast is here! This episode covers what you can expect from The More Than Mom Podcast, what your role is as a listener, and why host MJ Cash felt the need to bring this podcast to you. This is a community built for all of the women who are navigating motherhood. Tune in to begin your journey on how to become more than mom.
Follow along for more at:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mrsmjcash
Website: www.mrsmjcash.com
Image by Angela Verwey
Music by Mike Lombardi