We did it y'all! We've journeyed through one full season of the More Than Mom Podcast and can I just say, I am SO PROUD OF US!!! On this episode I'm recapping all of the guests that we've featured this season, telling you about some of the behind-the-scenes growth, and most importantly, sharing details of what I'd like to do in Season 2. Most importantly - I want more representation. More races, more socioeconomic backgrounds, more religions, more relationship varieties. I want this to be a place where everyone feels included and where everyone can find community. Let us know what you've loved about this season and what you'd like to see in Season Two. Most importantly, I want to thank you for coming along this journey with me. I am so incredibly grateful for each and every one of you in this community, and from me to you, I'm wishing you an incredible summer with your children.---------------------------------To keep up with the More Than Mom community:Follow along on InstagramSign up for our mailing list--------------------------------Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi

More Than Mom with MJ Cash

Season One Wrap Up of the More Than Mom Podcast

On this episode of The More Than Mom Podcast, Lisa Theriot joins us to talk all about becoming an empty nester. Lisa is the Women's Minister at LifePoint Church in Smyrna, Tennessee and after successfully raising five kids herself, she is the perfect person to chat with us about how to find health and happiness in the empty-nester stage of motherhood. I hope this conversation is healing for those who are nearing or new to the days of having a quiet house, but I also know it will be beneficial for all of us who are actively raising children in our homes. Lisa reminded me of the importance of actively sowing into our marriages while we raise our children. After all, one day our kids will have left our home and a healthy relationship with our spouse will be instrumental to finding joy and happiness in that time. To get connected with LifePoint Church, click here. To follow along with MJ Cash and The More Than Mom Podcast on Instagram, click here. To subscribe to our newsletter, click here. Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi

Lisa Theriot - Empty Nesters and Finding Health in a New Phase of Life

SummaryNew York Times Bestselling Author Mo Isom joins us today to talk about the concepts surrounding her book Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot. Many of us come from one of two sexual upbringings: a sexual education led by pop culture with graphic imagery and lewd narratives, or a sexual education led by the church that is wrapped around sin and avoidance. Neither conversation teaches us what the Bible actually says about sex and God's great design for sex in our lives. So many people struggle to navigate sex and intimacy within their marriage, and in this episode, MJ and Mo talk about some obstacles that couples commonly face and actionable steps to take to begin to progress towards true glorifying intimacy. Tune in to learn more about what the Bible actually says about sex and some different ways to cultivate healthy intimacy within our relationships.Connect Further with Mo IsomClick here to connect with Mo on InstagramClick here to visit MoIsom.comClick here to take Mo's free 8-week video course. To purchase Mo's books, click on the following titles:Wreck My Life: Journeying from Broken to BoldSex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot Learn more about the More Than Mom community:Click here to head to MJ's InstagramClick here to check out mrsmjcash.com Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi

Mo Isom - Sex and Intimacy in Marriage - A Biblical Perspective

SummaryNurse Practitioner, entrepreneur, and fellow mom Brittany Anderson joins us on the podcast today to share her extensive knowledge of women's health for those of childbearing age. Brittany works within functional medicine and takes a holistic whole-human approach to healthcare. After experiencing massive gaps herself in the medical care for women, she's made it her mission to bring specialty knowledge and resources to women's healthcare. Today, Brittany speaks in depth about the concept of preconception health and gives our community some valuable steps to take to prepare both you and your spouse for the physical and emotional demands of pregnancy and parenthood. She also gives us details about her practice of Mercier Therapy - a noninvasive visceral manipulative therapy used to restore the health and general well being within the female pelvis and abdomen.ConnectBrittanyTo connect with Brittany on social media, visit her Instagram page here.To learn more about Brittany's services, head to her website here.To sign up for Brittany's Preconception Course, click here.MJ To connect with MJ on social media, follow her on Instagram here.To subscribe to the More Than Mom community, go to the website here.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi 

Brittany Anderson - Preconception Health and Mercier Therapy

SummaryTwo-time CrossFit games competitor Jessica Martinez joins us on the More Than Mom podcast today to speak on how to achieve excellence in your field while balancing the roles of wife and mother. Jessica has spent her life at the top of her game in sports ranging from basketball, to a marathon runner, and CrossFit. From being a college athlete, to running in the Boston Marathon, completing a half-ironman, and competing in the CrossFit games twice, she knows a thing or two about how to pursue your passions successfully, and most of it she has done while raising and homeschooling her 17-year-old son. Join us in our conversation about setting the guilt aside and realizing just how important it is to pursue our individual passions as mothers, and the impact it can have on our kids.Jessica's long list of credentials include:2x CrossFit Games Competitor7x CrossFit Regionals CompetitorPrecision Nutrition - PN Level 1CrossFit Level 2 CertificationUSAW Level 1 CertificationNSCA-Certified Personal TrainerB.S. Human Performance and Health Promotion------------------------------------------------------------------------ConnectTo connect with Jessica or inquire further about her services, find her on Instagram here.To connect with the More Than Mom community, follow MJ on Instagram or join our mailing list.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi

Jessica Martinez - Achieving Excellence in Your Field While Being a Mom

Today MJ goes over some tips on how her and her family have established a healthy routine in quarantine. You also get an inside look of what it looks like to create a podcast while the kids are home. To connect on Instagram click here.To join the More Than Mom community, head here. Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi

How to Thrive in Quarantine with MJ Cash

Peer Mom Katie Andersen is on the podcast today to speak about her journey as a mother navigating special needs. Katie covers it all, from fears and emotional challenges, through the mental battles of diagnosis, and the incredible glory that is experienced by a family after a child is able to receive the help they need to thrive. In this episode you'll hear how schools are working to best serve kids with different learning styles and some details about Sensory Processing Disorder. Lastly, you're sure to walk away with some great new mindsets to implement in your own parenting. Click here to follow along with MJ on Instagram and to get the most up to date information. Click here to subscribe to the More Than Mom Newsletter.  Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi

Katie Andersen - Navigating Special Needs as a Mom & Sensory Processing Disorder

Should People Make Money On Instagram: Thoughtfulness Challenge

One month ago, I asked you guys if you'd be interested in a gardening episode and the response was a resounding "YES!" Today I sit down over Skype with my friend and garden wizard, Arianna Iappini. Through her company The Birch Arbor, Ari coaches people to help bring their garden dreams to life! She brings decades of gardening experience and an extensive amount of knowledge to serve beginners and experts alike. I have personally worked with Ari in creating our garden in our new home and have been blown away by her fluency and attention to detail. As I've shared our garden journey, I have received a mountain of messages expressing people's interest in starting a garden of their own and asking for advice on where to start. Ari and I both hope that this episode can serve as a catalyst for so many of you to finally take the plunge into your gardening journey! Get Connected with AriannaFollow along on Instagram for regular gardening tips!Email her directly to set up a consultation at thebircharbor@gmail.com. Get Connected with MJ and the More Than Mom CommunityFollow along with updates and daily life on InstagramSubscribe to our mailing list on our website Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi

Arianna Iappini - Gardening with The Birch Arbor

My kids come into the studio today to grace us with music and dinosaur facts. Keep giving us grace as we navigate this COVID-19 quarantine and allow this episode to bring joy into your day! Stay home, stay safe! For more connection, follow @mrsmjcash on Instagram or join our mailing list.

COVID-19 Quarantine with MJ's Kids

SummaryI'm going to go ahead and say it: every single woman out there needs to hear this podcast. It is all about "the most common disease you've never heard of": endometriosis. I've heard the story a million times and have experienced it myself: a woman shares intolerable symptoms with a trusted friend or doctor and is met with this advice: these are the cards you've been dealt as a woman, it's something you'll have to just deal with. Unfortunately this advice that we often hear is the furthest thing from the truth. Most intolerable symptoms that women go through can be explained by an underlying cause - sometimes something as simple as hormone imbalance, and other times with a more complicated diagnosis like endometriosis. Yet, for some reason, few women are ever educated on what these diseases are. Maria Nardecchia has her own remarkable journey to finally receiving a diagnosis of endometriosis and joins us today to educate us all on what this disease is and discuss how many women unknowingly suffer from it.Endometriosis ResourcesVideoShannon Cohn TEDx TalkFacebookFacebook Group Nancy's NookInstagramEndoWhatEndogramMe, Myself, and EndometriosisEndoFoundThe Endometriosis FoundationEndometriosis SurgeonWebsitesEndoWhatThis website has an incredible initiative to supply school nurses with toolkits to help them recognize endometriosis symptoms in girls, as they are often the first to hear the early symptoms. To find out more, visit: https://www.endowhat.org/educateEndoFoundWant To Connect More with the More Than Mom Community?Follow along on InstagramSign up for our News Letter--------------------------------------------------------------------Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi

Maria Nardecchia - Endometriosis and the Taboo of Women's Health

SummaryToday we’re talking about the most requested topic for the More Than Mom podcast: INFERTILITY. Anna Kate Craig joins me to walk us through her personal infertility journey and the physical and emotional exhaustion that comes with it. Anna Kate sheds a light on some of the often overlooked side effects of infertility, including a lack of time, financial stress, and incredible obstacles surrounding marital intimacy. This is yet another taboo topic that I'm excited to bring to the surface so that more women can be comfortable reaching out for support within their own journeys. You'll find that Anna Kate is extremely honest throughout our conversation and leaves no topic untouched.Connect with Anna KateClick here to connect with her on Instagram!Click here to read her blog!Stay connected with More Than MomClick here to follow MJ on Instagram!Click here to sign up for the More Than Mom newsletter! Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi

Anna Kate Craig - Infertility Journey

SummaryRegistered Dietitian Katie Massman joins us on the podcast today to talk about developing a healthy relationship with food. So much of what we've grown up to believe is ingrained in diet culture and conditions women to develop an unhealthy mindset around food and their bodies. Katie is here to help bust those misconceptions, and encourage us to begin reframing our outlook on health. Although Katie Massman Nutrition specializes in working with mothers, this is a great episode for not just moms, but for all women. Want to connect with Katie further?Katie's Instagram PageKatie Massman Nutrition Website Interested in learning more about Meg Boggs?Head to Meg's Instagram page to learn more about diet culture. To connect more with MJ and the More Than Mom community:Follow along on MJ's Instagram pageJoin the mailing list on our webpage Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi

Katie Massman - Developing a Healthy Relationship with Food

Katie Comer joins us on the More Than Mom podcast today to share her testimony of being the wife of an addict. A couple of years into her marriage, Katie found herself in a place she never thought she'd be: addressing her husband about her suspicions of an affair. Caught in a relationship that lacked physical and emotional intimacy, Katie didn't know what else could explain her husbands disconnected behavior. Finally, after years of hiding behind a web of lies, Katie's husband comes clean to her about his struggle with addiction, which starts them on a path that would forever change the course of their lives.Looking for a Christian Recovery Center?To get connected with Spring 2 Life Recovery Treatment Center, click on the following links:Spring 2 Life FacebookSpring 2 Life WebsiteTune into Adam’s Podcast:Life After Addiction PodcastWant to stay connected with More Than Mom?Follow along on InstagramJoin our Mailing ListPodcast Info:Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi 

Katie Comer - Being the Wife of an Addict

Summary:Today I am recapping my week as I traveled up to Boston to network with a group of female entrepreneurs. In this short, unedited recording, I talk about my major takeaways from my trip and the solidified vision I have gotten for More Than Mom.Want to get more connected?Follow along with the behind the scenes on Instagram.Join our mailing list at our communities home base.

MJ Cash - A Solidified Vision for More Than Mom

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!

hubhopper

More Than Mom with MJ Cash

hubhopper