Christa Vickers-Smith joins me on this first episode of the year on The WHoly Mom Chat Podcast with her blissful journey of #healing after seasons of great suffering. A native Richmonder, Christa has experienced firsthand the power of prayer, of the body of Christ, bearing each other's burdens and seeing every joint su... more
We've all gone through transitions. Transitions are a part of life: going through stages in life, relationships, parenthood, loss of loved ones, career moves, and so on. These changes can be hard to deal with. However, we can be intentional and learn to cope with these inevitable transitions better. Christy Wright join... more
With Thanksgiving this week in the US and the holiday season around the corner, let's get our hearts, minds, and spirits ready and be intentional in our homemaking. To discuss this topic, I invited Ruth McKeaney to share her experience. Ruth is the author of "Hungry for Home." As a constant host, she goes to the heart ... more
"Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn't know you had." Motherhood is challenging. It is like a rollercoaster ride with ups and downs. It can be overwhelming, and at times it can be the best dose of happiness. Katherine Wintsch joins today's podcast with her extraordinary charm. Katherine dedicates her ... more
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month which includes miscarriage, infertility, failed cycle, infant loss, ectopic, stillbirth, child loss, SIDS, neonatal loss, TFMR, chemical pregnancy, and embryo loss. To every person who has experienced any of these difficult experiences, I see you, I feel your pain, a... more
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. It aims to provide adequate knowledge about Breast Cancer and to spread awareness among women to save lives. In this week’s podcast Morgan Adams joins me today with her inspiring story about how she overcame breast cancer two times. She addresses herself as a ‘WARRIOR TO WOMEN’... more
Gary Thomas has joined me this week on the podcast to provide insight regarding toxic relationships (familial, intimate, professional, friendships). In this week's conversation, Gary is able to help us recognize people that are toxic and ways in which we can move on from these painful relationships. Toxic individuals ... more
Kari Trent-Stageberg has joined me this week to provide knowledge regarding the path to healing and understanding domestic violence as a first-hand survivor herself. Domestic violence is one of the most threatening issues which can curtail one's mental and psychological growth. Individuals may face verbal, emotional, ... more
Johanna Stamps joins me this week on the podcast. We have both found purpose in igniting joy and our conversation is filled with laughter and wisdom. Johanna shares her journey from burnout to surrender as she left the big city behind and chose to let her plane home fly away while she sat on the beach. Listen in to lea... more
June is PTSD Awareness month, and I am honored to share my conversation with Anne Smith. Listen in as she shares about her healing journey from the little red flags at the beginning to the blessed awareness that they haven’t had an episode in over 5 years. Anne’s open, honest, and loving approach to her story is inspi... more
As women in a busy world, we are often influenced by the social norms associated with marriage, living as a woman in our society, and motherhood. And we lose sight of who we are. I am passionate about coming alongside women and moms who are recognizing and returning to themselves. Sharing our stories helps us see we ar... more
This week on the WHoly Mom Chat, Jennifer interviews Dr. Rani on migraines and headache. Dr. Rani shares the story of her own struggles with chronic migraines and her path to a whole health approach to life. She became a certified functional health practitioner after becoming a board certified ophthalmologist and neuro... more
This week on the WHoly Mom Chat, Jennifer interviews Lorraine Driscoll on Holistic Nutrition. Lorraine shares the story of her daughter's health struggles and her journey to get a diagnosis for PANS/PANDAS. Along with discussing the benefits of holistic nutrition, she guides parents to find help for their children and ... more
This week on the WHoly Mom Chat, Jennifer interviews Kristen Carder, ADHD expert and host of the I Have ADHD podcast. Together, they take a deep dive into Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), the symptoms of ADHD, and strategies for success. Kristen also shares her practical tips on managing her own ADH... more
Wouldn't it be amazing if we knew how to parent and had a handbook for each child we parented? There is something that can get us close to this dream – The Child Code. In this episode of The WHoly Mom Chat, Jennifer interviews Danielle about her book The Child Code and her motivation to write the book. She shares her s... more
In this episode of The WHoly Mom Chat, Jennifer interviews Amy Wicks on perfectionism in motherhood. She shares her personal story and how perfectionism impacted her quality of life. Amy also shares her tips and steps to fight the idea of being the perfect mom. Listen in to learn more about: Amy’s personal journey of ... more
On this episode of the WHoly Mom Chat podcast, Jennifer interviews Dimple Emmanuel, a Pakistani Christian who is a singer, songwriter, and poet. Dimple shares the story of her miracle birth and overcoming trauma. She shares how God can use us if we allow Him to, regardless of our past. Listen in to learn more about: {0... more
During our lifetime, we never stop growing but inevitably we want to be growing in a different direction. We want to be transforming ourselves and bettering our life every day. Are you feeling stuck and unsure of which way to turn? Do you want to enjoy your whole life not just certain parts of it? Then today’s episode... more
Food is loved universally. Each culture has different dishes that are appreciated, and well, who doesn't love to eat? Don't forget that cooking is an art too? Not only that, but it can also be incredibly therapeutic and life-changing. In this episode of the WHoly Mom Chat, Jennifer James sits down with Chef Tye Hall to... more
Sex in a marriage is a beautiful, God-designed act. It is for pleasure, not just for procreation. God created sex in a marriage to have physical, spiritual, and emotional intimacy with our partners. In this episode of the WHoly Mom Chat, Jenny talks with a friend and licensed Christian sex therapist, Dr. Jessica McCle... more
For most people, financial independence may seem like a lofty goal. However, if you start early and stay consistent, you can reach it without much of a struggle. But how do you get there? On this episode of the WHoly Mom Chat, I sat down with Erika Baez, a mother who suddenly found herself in a financial nightmare. Eri... more
Did you know that 91% of women are displeased with their bodies? An eating disorder displays behaviors that negatively impact one's physical, psychological, and social well-being. These behaviors are persistent, and they are often associated with emotional distress. In honor of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, I sat do... more
Everyone is on their healing journey that involves recovery from traumatic experiences or elements that may be related to how one deals with conflict. Cultural differences, gender biases, socio-economic factors, and family of origin – all play a role in developing our conflict resolution style. Conflict is a part of ev... more
In this episode of the WHoly Mom Chat, Jennifer talks with Dr. Erica Hurley on attachments in parenting and relationships. We discuss the different attachment styles and how they affect us as adults. We also dive into how we can ensure our children have a suitable attachment to be better adults. Dr. Erica Hurley is a ... more
When we go through unhealthy experiences, it can take a while to get over the pain and feel safe again. But with strategies, a sound support system, and identifying it, we can speed up our recovery. Today, we are joined by Khadija Tishan to learn what trauma is, discuss generational trauma and her healing journey. We a... more