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Jessica Jackson
The GO TO Podcast For Moms With Kids At Home! Do you want to love motherhood but find yourself in survival mode or burned out more than you'd like to admit? Do you feel tugged between enjoying every moment with your kids because it "goes so fast" and feeling mom guilt because you don't? Are you tired of wandering around the house or scrolling social media but don't know where to find the time or energy to do something that you would enjoy? There's a way to create a life that you are excited to wake up to each day so you enjoy your time with your family, have a smooth running home, and still move forward on your greatest goals. Hi! I'm Jessica Jackson, homeschooling mom of four, productivity and time management expert for moms, and project enthusiast. In this podcast, I will teach you how to: - Navigate survival seasons with a thriving mindset through practical tips - Create a vision for your life and get clear about what really matters to YOU - Effective planning, productivity, and time management strategies when you have kids at home - they're different! - Build family systems that support the entire family - including mom - Establish habits and rhythms that nurture you - Become a Soaring Mother so you can live connected with God, use your gifts and talents to bless those in your circle of influence, adventure with your family, and enjoy meaningful relationships I began motherhood with hopes and dreams that I could navigate my days confidently with purpose, live intentionally, find joy and contentment in everyday life, and have God’s help and strength in this lifelong journey. Reality: I was in complete survival mode I felt guilty a lot of the time I had no clue what my days should look like I was snappy and irritable with my family Can you relate? The good news - I closed the gap between what I hoped was possible and my reality. And you can too. I can't wait to help you live life with purpose and joy and see your growth in the everyday moments of motherhood. Next Steps: Watch the Free Workshop: Plan A Week You Can Win https://pages.thrivinginmotherhoodpodcast.com/win Get your Thriving in Motherhood Planner http://thrivinginmotherhoodpodcast.com/planner Get your Thriving in Motherhood Journal http://thrivinginmotherhoodpodcast.com/journal
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Letting Go of All or Nothing Thinking to Create and Live your Vision this Year with Jessica Jackson [Episode 37]

Letting Go of All or Nothing Thinking to Create and Live your Vision this Year with Jessica Jackson [Episode 37]

In this weeks episode I talk about taking the what and why of your vision and moving into the how.  I also discuss the importance of letting go of all or nothing thinking when creating your vision and executing goals.  I hope that as you listen today you will feel inspired to start taking small steps to grow slow, as well as have practical tools and resources for scheduling out your goals and planning projects.
48:3302/01/2019
Taking Responsibility for My Own Happiness with Monica Packer [Episode 36]

Taking Responsibility for My Own Happiness with Monica Packer [Episode 36]

After her third child was born, Monica Packer realized that she had become someone that wasn't true to herself or the mom she wanted to be. This led to a period of much change and growth, starting with making list of things she wanted to do before she turned 30.  She talks about the transformation that took place from that pivotal moment as well as how she reinforces that kindness is the most important thing for their family and how each person is responsible for their own happiness.
44:3626/12/2018
Being True to Yourself

Being True to Yourself

Darla Trendler is the mother of four teenagers who has come to be confident in who she is as a mother.  She believes that she is equipped to give her children what they need from her and acts (and prays!) accordingly.  Darla shares some powerful moments in her motherhood journey where she learned to be true to herself, realized she needed to act if she wanted her circumstances to change, and decided that she was going to be a priority as a person again.
42:0119/12/2018
Nurturing a Strong Relationship with God with Juanita Denninghoff [Episode 34]

Nurturing a Strong Relationship with God with Juanita Denninghoff [Episode 34]

Juanita Denninghoff is the mother of six children ages 11 years to 7 months old.  She has experienced many seasons of motherhood from her husband being gone for six months at a time with the military to earning her masters degree and now nearly completing her PhD.  Through these and many other experiences she has grown closer to God and learned to rely on him as well as be totally honest with him.
50:3612/12/2018
Identifying and Overcoming Distractions to Living Your Vision with Jessica Jackson [Episode 33]

Identifying and Overcoming Distractions to Living Your Vision with Jessica Jackson [Episode 33]

This week we discuss another aspect of living your vision for the year: identifying and overcoming distractions that prevent you from being your best self.
15:0805/12/2018
Living Your Vision For the Year with Jessica Jackson [Episode 32]

Living Your Vision For the Year with Jessica Jackson [Episode 32]

This is part two in a series about creating and living your vision for the next year. In this episode I outline the tools and spreads I use in my planner to help me be intentional about making my vision happen. Check out the show notes at thrivinginmotherhood.com for a description of all the elements and links mentioned in the episode.
42:3028/11/2018
Creating a Vision for Your Year with Jessica Jackson [Episode 31]

Creating a Vision for Your Year with Jessica Jackson [Episode 31]

In this episode I share how I create my vision for the upcoming year. Having a vision is an important element to thriving and recognizing your growth in every season of motherhood.  It is an powerful exercise and tool to help guide you intentionally through the next year no matter what your circumstances are.
43:4521/11/2018
Letting Go of Should Statements to Get Rid of the Guilt and Be Proactive with Jessica Jackson [Episode 30]

Letting Go of Should Statements to Get Rid of the Guilt and Be Proactive with Jessica Jackson [Episode 30]

This week I talk about a revolutionary break-through I've had with letting go of should statements. Should statements gave me a false sense of improvement and a whole lot of guilt, not to mentioned narrowed my choices down to two.  By changing "I should" to "I would like to", I uncover my priorities and then make a decision.
27:0714/11/2018
Anchoring Family With Faith During Times of Crisis with Sherilyn Rasmussen [Episode 29]

Anchoring Family With Faith During Times of Crisis with Sherilyn Rasmussen [Episode 29]

Sherilyn Rasmussen is the mother of six children ages 13 to 25.  She learned as a young mother to work with her children's God-given personalities and not try to change them to be something they weren't.  Although being a young mom didn't come naturally to her, it is something that she worked hard at and now her family is truly her greatest joy.  This past year she led her family with faith after her teenage daughter was in a car accident and had injuries that required surgery as well as a traumatic brain injury. 
55:1631/10/2018
Creating a Family Rhythm that Aligns with Your Family Values with Meagan Wilson [Episode 28]

Creating a Family Rhythm that Aligns with Your Family Values with Meagan Wilson [Episode 28]

Meagan Wilson is the owner and founder of Whole Family Rhythms, the place to come to for support, resources and information about conscious, connected parenting inspired by the earth and seasons and above all else your own core family values.  In this interview she shares her own experiences in motherhood, from defining moments of how they chose Waldorf education as part of their family culture to sharing how she copes with messes that come from having a screen-free family.  Meagan's growth is happening slowly over time as she has been raising four children, the oldest who is now ten and the youngest three and a half.
53:5524/10/2018
Stories of Growth with Andrea Ware, Aimee Spencer, and Aimee Tate [Episode 27]

Stories of Growth with Andrea Ware, Aimee Spencer, and Aimee Tate [Episode 27]

This episode shares stories of growth from three mothers, Andrea Ware, Aimee Spencer, and Andrea Tate. Their stories of growth range from improving relationships with children who are very different from them to learning to be silly with their kids. 
43:5617/10/2018
Experiencing Great Joy after Great Pain with Faith Ralphs [Episode 26]

Experiencing Great Joy after Great Pain with Faith Ralphs [Episode 26]

Faith Ralphs has experienced the greatest pain that a mother experiences with the death of her first two sons shortly after they were born.  She now experiences the great joy that comes with being able to raise her daughter and share their lives together.  Today Faith shares her journey through these defining moments in her life and some of the things she has learned along the way.  She also shares a few tidbits of her knowledge about eating healthy and a basic step we can all take in the right direction to improving what we eat.
44:0309/10/2018
Being Honest With Yourself Creates a Springboard for Growth with Kayla Rasmussen [Episode 25]

Being Honest With Yourself Creates a Springboard for Growth with Kayla Rasmussen [Episode 25]

Kayla Rasmussen is the mother of two little boys who knows what it's like to live a life of transience.  She and her husband have lived in Texas, Africa, Illinois, and now Washington D.C. in just a few short years.  Through this experience she has learned a lot about herself and her need for different relationships in her life.  She is learning how to make friendships quickly and shares some ideas for how to do that (easier said than done!).  Because of her honesty with herself and seeking resources and tools, Kayla is truly thriving - growing! - in motherhood with the challenges and circumstances of her life.
42:4303/10/2018
Principles for Building a Strong Marriage with Cammie Smith [Episode 24]

Principles for Building a Strong Marriage with Cammie Smith [Episode 24]

Cammie Smith is the mother of three little boys and a licensed marriage and family therapist.  She shares research-based principles and practices that lend to a healthy marriage as well as most common reasons for marital tension and how to improve marriage.  Cammie's motherhood journey is intertwined with her area of expertise and she shares her experience and tools that she uses to actively improve herself while facing the realities of motherhood.
51:5226/09/2018
Creating the Life You Want to Live with Brinn Bagely Chipman [Episode 23]

Creating the Life You Want to Live with Brinn Bagely Chipman [Episode 23]

Brinn Bagely Chipman grew up in a mountain valley and has since made her home in 6 different countries, with travel to and around many more in between. Something in her comes alive facing the unfamiliar and unknown, trying to understand the earth and all her people. While grieving through the loss of two babies during pregnancy, she and her husband decided to recommit to living a life of adventure with their two young girls, which now looks like adventure schooling. Today's episode delves into Brinn's empowering story of growth.
50:4319/09/2018
Building a Strong Foundation of Faith with Suzanne Cook [Episode 22]

Building a Strong Foundation of Faith with Suzanne Cook [Episode 22]

Suzanne Cook is the mother of eleven children.  She shares her journey of faith and how her trust in God developed over time.  She talks through her growth during financial difficulties, pregnancies, and the death of her mother and brother while she had young children.  Suzanne's message is one of hope.
50:2812/09/2018
Being Converted to Your Vision of Motherhood with Katie Larsen [Episode 21]

Being Converted to Your Vision of Motherhood with Katie Larsen [Episode 21]

Katie Larsen is a mother to three little children and she shares her growth and transformation through the different seasons of motherhood.  She describes the period of humble surrender that occurred after a challenging pregnancy and parenting in a way that she knew wasn't what it should be.  This episode is full of incredible paradigm shifts that had me taking notes throughout the entire interview.  
41:5905/09/2018
Mothering Through Different Seasons Without Guilt with Linsey Jensen [Episode 20]

Mothering Through Different Seasons Without Guilt with Linsey Jensen [Episode 20]

Linsey shares her experiences in motherhood going from being a masters student with one child, to a full time stay-at-home mom with two children, to a business owner and developer of games with three children.  She believes in teaching her children to be independent as well as creating a strong family culture.  These two priorities have helped her navigate these different seasons of life confidently without guilt.
45:1129/08/2018
Parenting and Loving Children Who Are Different From You with Kristen Shaeffer [Episode 19]

Parenting and Loving Children Who Are Different From You with Kristen Shaeffer [Episode 19]

Kristen Shaeffer is the mother of five very different children - from each other and her.  She shares how she has learned to parent, love, and enjoy the different personalities in her home.  She also talks about how some of her interests and passions have developed while she has been a mother.
49:1022/08/2018
Breaking the Chain and Creating a Better Life for Her Children with Korea Tabor [Episode 18]

Breaking the Chain and Creating a Better Life for Her Children with Korea Tabor [Episode 18]

Korea Tabor is the mother of four children, including almost two year old twins.  She was a teen mom who not only graduated from from high school but also earned her bachelors and masters degree.  She shares some pivotal moments in her motherhood journey and how she learned to let people in and not "block her own blessings" from God.
37:3214/08/2018
Reflections on Growth with Jessica Jackson [Episode 17]

Reflections on Growth with Jessica Jackson [Episode 17]

This week's episode is all about taking a few moments to reflect on your own recent growth as a mother.  I share a few of my own recent epiphanies of growth relating to how I view my day, getting stronger in the physical work required, how I deal with sleep, and doing more of what I love with my kids - all with the hope that you will recognize your own growth.  Next week we'll be back to another interview with an amazing mother!
18:5208/08/2018
Finding a New Way to Measure Growth with Elise Powell [Episode 16]

Finding a New Way to Measure Growth with Elise Powell [Episode 16]

Elise Powell is a mother to three children who always has a entrepreneurial project in the works. Today she shares part of her journey to becoming content with her role as a mother as well as discovering her need find a new way to measure her growth and accomplishments.  This interview is full of wisdom about investing in your kids now and experiencing joy in the moment as well as looking to the future and seeing the potential for their family.
51:2201/08/2018
Becoming Your Best Self with Caitlin Spencer [Episode 15]

Becoming Your Best Self with Caitlin Spencer [Episode 15]

Caitlin Spencer spent years closely observing and learning from other mothers before becoming a mother to her sweet little girl. She shares the wisdom and priorities that she is working to establish in her own home from ending the day listing all the qualities she sees in her daughter to how she is teaching her that other people matter. 
44:5725/07/2018
Choosing God's Plan with Phoebe Cook [Episode 14]

Choosing God's Plan with Phoebe Cook [Episode 14]

Phoebe Cook married young with plans of continuing her education with graduate school. Instead she followed God's plan for her family and had her first child while finishing her bachelors degree.  Now as a mother to three young children, Phoebe shares her journey of how she has slowly changed her dreams to match God's plan and embrace her role as a mother and make it her own.
39:5318/07/2018
Enjoying the Present Moment with Meri Schuhmacher-Jackson [Episode 13]

Enjoying the Present Moment with Meri Schuhmacher-Jackson [Episode 13]

Meri Schuhmacher-Jackson is the mother of four boys, three of which have type 1 diabetes.   In September of 2012 her husband died after being diagnosed with Metastatic Melanoma in February of that year.  In June 2015 she remarried and moved her boys across the country to create a new life, now with nine children.  Today she shares so much wisdom about living in the present moment, making memories instead of being anxious about ramifications, and connecting with God throughout the day to help carry the burdens of life.
56:2611/07/2018
Living Your Personal Mission with Rachel Garrett [Episode 12]

Living Your Personal Mission with Rachel Garrett [Episode 12]

Rachel Garrett is an incredible mom to two little boys who also has a photography business and a company, Nutrikids, that she runs with her husband.  Today she shares how all of things developed slowly in a long timeframe and that they are a result of following little promptings and moments of inspiration.  Rachel is navigating balancing full time motherhood with entrepreneurial ventures she feels like she is supposed to be doing right now and are part of her personal mission.
45:4304/07/2018
Nurturing Self and Family During Change with Jessica Jackson [Episode 11]

Nurturing Self and Family During Change with Jessica Jackson [Episode 11]

This week Jessica Jackson discusses how she is trying to make home a place where she feels "at home" and nurtured, as well as her children.  She also talks about a few key moments and resources that have shaped her priorities and vision of motherhood, including incorporating principles of positives psychology into their days and helping her children develop a relationship with God.
45:4327/06/2018
Navigating Motherhood as a Paraplegic with Faith and Optimism with Brittany Fisher [Episode 10]

Navigating Motherhood as a Paraplegic with Faith and Optimism with Brittany Fisher [Episode 10]

Six years ago Brittany Fisher had an accident that left her a T12 paraplegic.  Since that time she has graduated from college, taught school, married, and now has a little boy.  She sees the magic of motherhood despite her physical limitations. Brittany shares so much wisdom in this episode from being content with her circumstances to being a little kinder to everyone around us. 
41:1519/06/2018
Making My Own Happiest Place on Earth with Madeline Casey [Episode 09]

Making My Own Happiest Place on Earth with Madeline Casey [Episode 09]

Madeline has made it her life's mission to make everywhere she is her own happiest place on earth. She developed this mission statement while teaching 4th grade and being trained in the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Leader in Me program. She saw her students' lives transformed at the Title 1 school as they developed these habits. She shares how the 7 Habits have shaped her as a mother and parent and helps her fulfill her mission of creating a happy life.
52:0013/06/2018
Creating a Culture of Unconditional Love with Kim Routsong [EPISODE 08]

Creating a Culture of Unconditional Love with Kim Routsong [EPISODE 08]

Kim Routsong is the mother of seven children, all with unique personalities.  At the heart of this episode is the theme of unconditional love, woven through stories of living with a son with aspergers and enforcing boundaries with teenagers.   She also shares how she has made teaching sufficiency a priority in their home with systems that have worked for years.  Kim is confident and committed to her role as a mother and relies on God for his guidance and power.
59:4706/06/2018
Committed to the Small and Simple Things with Leslie Johnson [Episode 07]

Committed to the Small and Simple Things with Leslie Johnson [Episode 07]

Leslie Johnson is the mother of six children ranging in ages from 27 down to 16.  She shares the little things she has done over the years that has had a huge impact on creating a strong family culture.  She also talks about how she was shaped during her time living internationally with young children, raising a son with disabilities, and her experience with the death of her infant daughter.  Leslie chooses to look on the bright side, enjoys her children, and embraces the journey of motherhood.
50:3030/05/2018
Facing Motherhood with Bipolar Disorder with Sarah Machado [Episode 06]

Facing Motherhood with Bipolar Disorder with Sarah Machado [Episode 06]

Sarah Machado has been living with postpartum depression or bipolar disorder for the duration of her motherhood experience.  As an incredible mother of three young children, she shares how she manages each day as well as wisdom for working with her spouse to face the challenges that come with chronic mental illness and being clear about her priorities and personal abilities and limitations.   
47:4922/05/2018
Navigating a Mixed Faith Marriage with Chelsea Homer [Episode 05]

Navigating a Mixed Faith Marriage with Chelsea Homer [Episode 05]

Chelsea and her husband began their marriage committed in the same faith.  Six months into marriage her husband had a shift in his beliefs that started a new phase of life for them in a mixed faith marriage.  Chelsea shares her story of learning and growth as they navigate marriage and parenting from different places of belief.  She also talks about her motherhood journey starting with infertility, then morning sickness, and then postpartum depression.  Her message is one of hope and love. 
43:2116/05/2018
Growing Through Major Challenges [Episode 04]

Growing Through Major Challenges [Episode 04]

Catherine Picon needed major abdominal surgery during her third pregnancy and brain surgery at the end of her fifth pregnancy. In this episode she shares those experiences and her journey of growth.
01:03:3409/05/2018
Accepting Disability in Motherhood with Mikayla Thatcher [Episode 03]

Accepting Disability in Motherhood with Mikayla Thatcher [Episode 03]

Mikayla Thatcher developed at chronic migraine that she has lived with since the birth of her daughter. She has learned how to mother with a disability and embrace what she can do instead of look at her limitations.
43:5301/05/2018
Establishing Family Rhythms with Robin Kay [Episode 02]

Establishing Family Rhythms with Robin Kay [Episode 02]

Robin Kay is a preschool teacher with a special interest in Waldorf education. Robin let's us peak into the rhythms that help her home to run smoothly. She shares ideas for weekly, cleaning, and meal routines.
53:1323/04/2018
Making Space For Joy with Jeni Awerkamp [Episode 01]

Making Space For Joy with Jeni Awerkamp [Episode 01]

Jeni Awerkamp is a mother of three wonderful little girls. After a particularly stressful period of life for her family, Jeni had a health scare that caused her reevaluate and make self care a priority. Join me in this inspiring conversation about how to reduce stress and increase joy in your life.
44:0322/04/2018
Introduction to Thriving in Motherhood Podcast [Episode 00]

Introduction to Thriving in Motherhood Podcast [Episode 00]

This episode is an introduction to the Thriving in Motherhood podcast.
09:1721/04/2018