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In this episode, I’m joined by Kenna Gonzales, a homeschool mom of four and passionate VBAC advocate who turned her own C-section recovery into a powerful journey of education, healing, and empowerment. Kenna shares what led her to pursue a VBAC, along with the emotions many moms carry after a surgical birth and the desire for a different experience moving forward. We talk through common VBAC myths, how to know if you may be a candidate, and the first steps moms can take if they’re feeling both fear and hope. Kenna also shares how mindset, nutrition, movement, education, and choosing a truly supportive provider play a critical role in VBAC preparation. This episode is for any mom who wants clear information, compassionate encouragement, and confidence to advocate for herself as she explores her birth options after a C-section. RESOURCESGet Kenna’s VBAC guide HERE. Kenna's Book Rec: The Birthing Partner Connect with Kenna: https://www.instagram.com/kennagonzales/ 

In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend Maddy Krasa, a Christ-centered mama of two who shares her deeply personal birth story marked by an unplanned C-section, emotional recovery, and learning to trust God when everything unfolded differently than she had hoped.  We talk honestly about grief, surrender, and the quiet ways God meets us in postpartum recovery. Maddy shares how the Lord brought truth into the lies she battled, what helped her heal emotionally, and how her story has been redeemed into a testimony of faith. This episode is for any mom walking through an unexpected birth, a traumatic C-section, or needing reassurance that God is still present, purposeful, and near. Connect with Maddy: https://www.instagram.com/maddykrasa/ Learn about Safe Space: https://www.healingcare.org/resources 

Tired of being referred to as “just” a mom? In this conversation, Eunice Ray lends her wisdom and experience to emphasize the profound impact of motherhood, the importance of faith, and the role of women in nurturing families. Eunice shares her wisdom on the significance of creating a healthy home environment, the timeless values embodied by the Proverbs 31 woman, and the challenges mothers face in today's society. You’ll end this episode feeling a renewed sense of confidence in the mother’s critical part in shaping future generations and equipped with timeless advice to stay grounded amidst societal pressures. Subscribe to Eunice’s Substack HERE!Connect with me here! 

In this heartfelt conversation, Alayna shares her transformative birth stories, highlighting the deep connection between faith and motherhood. From her first experience, where she learned the importance of surrendering to God, to the challenges faced during her second birth, Alayna emphasizes the power of prayer, intuition, and finding joy amidst chaos. Her journey illustrates how each birth experience shaped her understanding of faith and the beauty of trusting in God's plan. Follow along with Alayna and her journey as a mom HERE!Connect with me here! Motherhood Equipped is for moms who want to feel confident, supported, and aligned with who God created them to be. Each episode shares practical wellness tips, biblical encouragement, natural pregnancy and postpartum guidance, birth stories of all kinds, and real conversations about identity, marriage, and raising little ones with intention. Hosted by Brigitta Borinstein, a mom of two, wellness advocate, and both home-birth and hospital-birth mama, this show equips you with simple tools to thrive in your health, your motherhood, and your walk with the Lord. Perfect for moms seeking to feel equipped in all things motherhood, wellness, faith, and birth! 

Brigitta and Leah Brueggemann discuss the intricacies of motherhood, hormone health, and balancing life as a busy mom. Leah shares her expertise as a functional hormone practitioner, offering insights into hormone balancing, the importance of blood sugar regulation for sustained energy, practical tips for postpartum recovery, and so much more. If you want to not only understand but also leverage the many changes going on in your body from healthy cycles to pregnancy support to postpartum thriving, this is a must listen!  Connect with Leah on Instagram: @leah_brueg and subscribe to her podcast HERE!Connect with Brigitta Here! Leah's Recommendations: Paleo Valley Beef SticksLeah's Blog 

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Motherhood Equipped is for moms who want to feel confident, supported, and aligned with who God created them to be. Each episode shares practical wellness tips, biblical encouragement, natural pregnancy and postpartum guidance, birth stories of all kinds, and real conversations about identity, marriage, and raising little ones with intention. Hosted by Brigitta Borinstein, a mom of two, wellness advocate, and both home-birth and hospital-birth mama, this show equips you with simple tools to thrive in your health, your motherhood, and your walk with the Lord.Perfect for moms seeking to feel equipped in all things motherhood, wellness, faith, and birth! 

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. Taking this episode to hit the rewind button and head back to episode 21. Long-term Leadership: How to Lead Like it's Your Last Change. It was a favorite, so why not?  This episode comes out right after Memorial Day when we honor and remember the men and women who have died in service to our country. It is a  fitting reminder that life is fleeting and each day is a precious gift.  Believe it or not: This could be one of the most important ties into  leadership and your ability to influence others. How to lead others like it's your last chance and opportunity to do so: 1. Show people that you appreciate them. Tell them that you love and care about them today. 2. Stop comparing your life to other lives; Your leadership journey  to other journeys. Life is too short to let comparison steal your  valuable time, so don't let it distract you from what breakthroughs are  waiting for you just around the corner. 3. Focus on what is actually important and fulfilling in the long run. 4. Take more risks in your leadership, in getting out of your comfort  zone, and in doing the things that will make a difference in the lives  of others and in your progress towards your goals. 5. (the Sparknotes version of the episode) Think of yourself less. At  the end of our ropes, we will not regret the time we spent pouring into  and encouraging others, so let's not waste it all on ourselves. Until next episode, B --- Support this podcast:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. In today's episode, Registered Dietitian and Founder of Funk It Wellness Kate Morton chats with us about everything it takes to build a business from the ground up. She started out of her kitchen and has now grown her business to have a significant following and impact in the world of women's health.  One of my favorite takeaways from this conversation is her perspective on failure. To Kate, failure is simply not giving ourselves the chance to try in the first place.  What you'll learn: - Seed Cycling - Starting a Business and Acting on it - Healthy Habits and a lot more!! Connect with Kate Morton Connect with Funk it Wellness Visit their Website https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. Paralympic gold medalist and world record holder McKenzie Coan joins us today to share lessons she has learned from overcoming countless physical obstacles and set-backs in her athletic journey.  One of my favorite takeaways she leaves us with from this conversation is the reminder that leadership is about what we can do for others and not for ourselves. She also shares advice on healthy balance for high-achievers and insight into how we can all aspire towards her unshakable mindset and positivity despite countless setbacks. Connect with her on Instagram and be sure to get yourself a copy of her book!  Her story has so much more to it than meets the eye. --- Support this podcast:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. On today's episode, I'm chatting with Taylor Joy Murray. Taylor is an author, working on her masters in clinical mental health counseling, a speaker, and a big-time encourager. She grew up as the daughter of missionaries and has an inspiring and relatable journey toward healing. She marries the spiritual, prayer-focused, faith-filled approach to healing with more of a clinical approach and has great advice for anyone walking through anxiety. Get her book, Stop Saying I'm Fine: Finding Stillness When Anxiety  Get her book, Hidden in My Heart: A TCK's Journey Through Cultural Transition Visit her website https://www.taylorjoymurray.co/ To connect with Taylor, click HERE  --- Support this podcast:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. A mix of practical tips for starting the year off strong with the mindset you’ll need to tackle your amazing goals! Check out my sister's goal-setting resources here. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. On today's episode, I'm chatting with Hanna Wilson. Hanna is a dear dear friend who I met through her boyfriend, we had our first catch-up call and instantly connected and felt like longtime friends. She has walked through some serious seasons of waiting in a way I really admire, she is courageous, confident, and spreads love with every conversation she has. She is a new teacher for first graders and I’m excited to see that side of leadership leading little ones. To connect with Hanna, click HERE. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. On today's episode, I'm back with another solo on all things gratitude. When we are grateful for what we do, what we have, who we have in our lives, so on and so forth, we are left so so much less likely to fall into the trap of thinking things don't matter or that the grass might be greener on the other side of something.  So, I'm here to spill a few ways on how to practice gratitude in our everyday lives.  Until next episode, B --- Support this podcast:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. When winning the gold, Cynthia Monteleone ran faster at age 43 than she did as a Division I collegiate track athlete, and there is quite the story to go along with that accomplishment.  One of my favorite takeaways was how she defines a leader: Someone who is true to him or herself and doesn't bend to surrounding pressures to act a certain way. I also love how she tied leadership and wellness together by pointing out that when we are functioning optimally we are better able to make sound decisions. Enjoy this conversation and follow her on Instagram @Fastover40! Read Her book: Fast Over 40: A Memoir and Training Guide Until next episode, B --- Support this podcast:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brigitta-borinstein/support