Episode 51: Finding Your Identity After Having Kids with Amanda Bennett with Gotcha Mama
Release Date: 09/09/2020
Episode 70: The Truth About Working from Home and Being a Mom Entrepreneur
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Do you wonder how I do it all...here’s the secret… I DON’T! Haha This is as legit as it gets. In this episode I open up to you all about what it’s really like working from home and having a business. I talk about the pros and the cons cause I want you to see what it’s all about! I am so grateful for the crazy journey I’ve been on and how it’s led me to my podcast management business and this podcast. But things are changing again and I’ve got news for you in this episode. Also...I hope this episode reminds you that it’s ok to take breaks and that you do...
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Episode 69: How Sharing Her Miscarriage Story Gave Her Strength with Stephanie Inghram
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Did you know that 1 in 4 women have a miscarriage? It’s a heartbreaking thing that happens more often than we think. Although it is starting to be talked about more, it is still not talked about enough and that’s why Stephanie feels like she needs to continue to open up about her experience with miscarriage. In this very vulnerable episode, Stephanie shares her story about her two miscarriages. She shares what her body went through and also how hard it really was. But she talks about how her strength came from sharing her story more. Stephanie believes that miscarriage needs...
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Episode 68: The Importance of Touch and How to Get in the Mood with Sex and Marriage Coach Amanda Louder
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It’s valentine’s week and I have a special surprise for you! On the podcast, we have a former guest coming back on the show! Amanda Louder, sex and marriage coach, came onto the show last year around Valentine’s which is super fun because she’s back again! Yep...talking all about intimacy but this time something I feel that is SO RELATABLE to almost every mom out there. Do you ever get touched out from the kids all day and then don’t ever feel in the mood? This episode is for you because Amanda gives some great tips and ideas to help you change that! This episode...
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Episode 67: Loving Ourselves More as a Mom and as a Person
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I had some time recently to read about my younger mom years. I have always liked to journal, but since being married and especially after having kids, I just didn’t do it as much. But the little I did write, I am grateful I did! I was reminded of some things that were really important to me when it came to be a home. Honestly, some things I had forgot. And I thought..I can still change and be a better mom, but I am also doing better than I thought. In this episode, I just wanted to remind you that you are doing a great job. That you are important and what you do it...
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Episode 66: New Year, Supporting Our Spouse, and Budgets with Maddie Goldie and Brittanie Smith
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There’s no better way to ring in the new year than with your besties! In the first round table episode of the year, I chat with my longtime friends, Brittanie and Maddie. We chat about all things new year, supporting our spouses and the good and bad about budgets! Sound familiar? It should! These are all topics that have been on the podcast this month! For the next couple of months, I’m going to have a round table episode getting moms and experts on the podcast chat about the topics of the month and get new perspectives on all things legit motherhood! I loved how in...
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Episode 65: How to Prioritize Your Money and Budget for Your Family with Katy Almstrom
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Have you struggled over this last year with knowing where to spend or save your money? Have you stuck to your budget or has it gone out the window? I am super excited to share this episode with you! Katy Almstrom is a Money Coach who helps women manage their finances and helps them create budgets that work for their families. In this episode, we chat about: > How to map out your budget and prioritize your money > How to talk about money with your spouse > Budget tips and tricks to help you get started Katy is a financial coach, a teacher and a speaker and...
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Episode 64: Legit Fatherhood
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We do a lot as moms. We really do. But what about dad? He does a lot too but how does he feel about fatherhood and his role as dad? This week I wanted to get a different perspective and we are talking to the one and only Wes, my man! Haha In this short but sweet episode, we ask Wes some questions about how he sees fatherhood and parenting! It’s a good reminder that it isn’t easy for dad either and that he is trying. Take a listen! Want to be featured on the podcast?? I am looking for moms to send me a 1 minute or less audio clip of them talking about a legit motherhood moment! Send me a...
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Episode 63: Why I Feel Hopeful This Year
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I know midnight struck New Year’s and there was no magic button that made 2020 go away and everything was back to normal. BUT it is a new year and I am feeling hopeful. I am feeling hopeful that good things are coming. In this episode, I share with you some of the things I want to improve on this year and tell you about why I am hopeful this year. I hope this episode gives you some motivation as we start a new year and to remember that there is no perfect way to do motherhood, to survive a pandemic or to reach your goals. For the podcast this year, I want to hear YOUR legit...
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Episode 62: Congrats! You are a Mom that Survived 2020
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It's the last episode of the year and I simply just want to say...YOU DID IT! You are a mom that survived 2020. I know it hasn't been easy. I know it's worn you out. In this episode, I just want to say way to go. I want to remind you that you are strong, that you've done something no one was prepared for and that you will be better for it. Legit...we all did the best we could in a crazy time. You aren't alone! I hope here in the Legit Motherhood Community you know that! Can't wait to see you in the new year. Enjoy the holidays with your friends and family. Have podcast topic suggestions...
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Episode 61: Love Your Mom Body
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Do you sometimes get stuck on the negative changes in your body since having kids? Do you talk unkindly to yourself in your head about the way you look? I’ve done it. I told you all I would get legit, well here it is. I don’t like to talk about this topic much because it hits home right now. This hasn’t been my year of good health habits and my confidence in myself has weakened. But you ladies asked for this topic and I didn’t want to shy from a topic that is probably sensitive for a lot of people to talk about. Legit motherhood is all about opening up about those...
info_outlineHave you ever wondered, "Who am I now that I am a mom? How do I evolve into this new version of me?"
In this episode, Amanda talks about how there's a huge transition when you become a mom. We talk a lot about the physical changes, but we forget to talk more about the mental shift in a mom's day to day decision making and how your priorities change. She talks about 3 simple things that can help a mom realize her identity after kids.
You will become more confident as you take action and you don't have to be perfect! You have amazing talents as a mother and you will keep discovering new versions of you..it's an on going process!
Amanda Bennett lives just outside of Nashville, TN with her wonderful husband of 13 years, her four year old daughter and her baby boy (who is just over a month old). She is a people-loving introvert (or ambivert). She loves Jesus, good black coffee, 1980s and early 90s nostalgia, and personality typing tests. Her background is in fundraising for nonprofit organizations. She worked for 12 years full time before she had my daughter in February 2016. Now she stays at home with her kids and has a motherhood podcast called Gotcha Mama.
More Info on Amanda:
Website-www.gotchamama.com
Podcast-Gotcha Mama Podcast
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