NATIONAL EATING DISORDER AWARENESS WEEK: KELSY + HER DAUGHTER, MARYKATE
Release Date: 02/26/2021
MOM SQUAD with Tramika Craddock
Mama's Gotta Bloom!
Today Kelsy sits down with Mom Boss, Tramika Craddock. Tramika provides tools and strategies for high performing moms, so they can maintain a rhythm in life, family, and business. She's a coach, speaker, and author. She also hosts events, Mom Squad Retreat and Mom Scape. This conversation is going to inspire and empower you as you listen in to Tramika and the ways she pours into moms.
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LIVING AS A LARGE FAMILY: Fostering and Adopting with Amanda & JoBen Barkey of the Barkey Family Super Seven
Mama's Gotta Bloom!
Today Kelsy is joined by friends, Amanda and JoBen Barkey of the Barkey Family Super Seven. They are going to share their story about fostering, adopting, and having a large family. Amanda and JoBen are such bright advocates for adoption and you can hear it shine through in this episode. So let's get started. A big thank you to Soma Intimates for sponsoring this episode of Mama's Gotta Bloom! Find out more and shop Kelsy's Soma favorites at
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KELSY'S GRIEF JOURNEY: LOVING AND LOSING HER SPOUSE with Kelsy McHenry & Kristina Kuzmic
Mama's Gotta Bloom!
We're flipping the script on today's episode, Kelsy is going to be the guest. And her friend, Kristina Kuzmic; internet sensation, YouTube Mama, Oprah Show winner, and author is interviewing Kelsy about losing her spouse, Heath. She shares what life has been like for her over the last few months. Her hope is she can help other women and spouses going through the loss of a loved one. Join us for this special episode about Kelsy's grief journey. I want to thank Soma Intimates for sponsoring this episode of Mama's Gotta Bloom! Find out more and shop my Soma favorites at
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One Tough Mama with Modern Irish Mom: Lisa O'Sullivan Shaw
Mama's Gotta Bloom!
I could not be more excited for today's episode. I have my first guest from overseas, Lisa O'Sullivan Shaw from Ireland. She is a beautiful mama of four boys and she was Miss Universe Ireland. Not only is she raising four darling boys but she also has had to deal with a lot of health issues in the past. I'll let her tell you about that, but this is one tough mama, and one inspiring episode you won't want to miss. I also want to thank Soma Intimates for sponsoring this episode of Mama's Gotta Bloom! Find out more about Soma and shop my favorites at
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Finding Peace in Loss with Certified Medium Tesa Harster
Mama's Gotta Bloom!
Today Kelsy has a special guest on the podcast, certified medium, Tesa Harster. Kelsy never knew she would need a certified medium in her life but here she is, a few months down the road from becoming a widow and talking with a certified medium has been one of the best things that has ever happened to her because of the help and support she's received in this journey of being a mom and a widow. In this episode Kelsy shares a little bit about what Tesa told her about her husband. And Tesa answers some questions from the Bloom Mom Tribe. Regardless of what you believe about mediums, this...
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Walking Through Fire with Venus Morris Griffin
Mama's Gotta Bloom!
I am so happy to be talking to my new friend Venus on today's podcast episode. You are going to be moved by her story. You're going to be surprised by what she's done over the last 20 years to take care of her children and herself. Her story is truly an inspiration for all mamas.
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FAMILY TRAVEL HACKS with Katie Holden
Mama's Gotta Bloom!
As the world begins to open up, families are thinking about one thing: travel! And in this episode of Mama’s Gotta Bloom Kelsy is joined by Katie Holden of Katie’s Travel Tricks to discuss how to help your family travel for less this spring and summer! Katie’s sharing with us some of her best travel hacks and how she and her family save money on flights and lodging. Grab your drink of choice and start dreaming of where you’ll take your family next!
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CREATE A LIFE YOU LOVE with Jen Jones
Mama's Gotta Bloom!
Are you feeling stuck, mama? Maybe it’s been the last year or maybe it’s the season of life you are in. Whatever the reason, today’s episode with Jen Jones, Lifestyle Coach and Mama to four will help you get unstuck. Kelsy and Jen cover lots of topics including family values, the one baby step you can take today to improve your overall health (you may surprised by Jen’s advice), how Jen helps women create a life they love and how you can too! Grab your favorite drink and get comfy.
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SELF CARE FOR MOMS with Alicia Walton, She Matters
Mama's Gotta Bloom!
In this episode Kelsy chats with She Matters subscription box owner, Alicia Walton, on the importance of self care for moms. Alicia shares her story of being diagnosed with MS and how an accountability group turned into a side-hustle and passion for helping moms take care of themselves.
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MENTAL HEALTH FOR MOMS with Elyse Shull, The Mom Therapist
Mama's Gotta Bloom!
This month on the podcast we are focusing on moms and their mental health. Beginning with our first guest, psychotherapist and therapist for moms, Elsyse Shull. Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, Elyse teaches moms how to care for themselves. Recently her TikTok’s have gained popularity as she shares quick micro-tips and tangible ways moms can connect and care for themselves. Join Kelsy and Elyse as they talk about the importance of moms taking care of their mental health.
info_outlineKelsy has a very special guest on this bonus episode of the podcast today, her daughter, MaryKate. And they get very real, and very deep about MaryKate’s eating disorder, mental health, and how Kelsy has supported her though the journey, even as she is depleted and weary herself. You’ll hear from 18 year old MaryKate, who has lived a few different lifetimes to get to where she's at today.
Both Kelsy and MaryKate hope that today’s episode will inspire and encourage not only other teenage girls, but their moms and their families.
They will be talking about eating disorders, disordered eating, nutrition, calories, food, mental health, anxiety, Lyme disease, and PTSD. So if that is triggering for you, they encourage you to skip this episode and listen to another Mama’s Gotta Bloom episode instead.