Join Kelsey Redd, stay-at-home mom of four, on Intentional Motherhood for a candid #realmomlife episode about letting go of parenting battles to preserve your energy and connection with your kids. If you’re tired of saying “no” or “because I said so” before breakfast, this one’s for you. Kelsey shares three battles she’s stopped fighting—hair, clothes, and shoes—and why prioritizing peace over perfection matters more than winning every power struggle. Learn how letting kids express themselves through messy hair or mismatched outfits can foster independence and teach natural consequences, backed by Kelsey’s real-life insights as a mom. Perfect for ambitious stay-at-home moms who value intentional family culture and want to focus on teaching kindness and responsibility without the drama.
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Hey mama — you know self-care matters, but if you’ve ever thought, “I don’t even know where to start,” this episode is for you.
In this episode of Intentional Motherhood, host Kelsey Redd — stay-at-home mom of four and Mental Health Counselor — shares a practical, no-fluff approach to building a personalized self-care plan that actually fits your real life.
Kelsey walks you through her free Self-Care Planning Guide, filled with over 30 self-care ideas organized by category (mind & emotions, body & physical wellness, creativity & play). You’ll learn how to:
If you’re tired of being told to “just take a bubble bath” and want a self-care approach that’s soulful, simple, and sustainable, this one’s for you.
🎧 Listen now and let Kelsey guide you step-by-step to a life where your needs matter, your breath gets deeper, and your joy feels possible again.
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In this down-to-earth and inspiring episode of Intentional Motherhood, host Kelsey Redd continues her nature series with a raw, real look at what it actually takes to get kids outside—and why it’s so worth it. From screaming toddlers to poopy diapers and forgotten wipes, Kelsey shares a hilarious and heartfelt story of a nature outing gone sideways, and how even that became a moment of emotional reset, connection, and growth.
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Whether it’s a barefoot backyard moment or a messy river adventure, this episode will inspire you to ditch perfection, embrace the mud, and find healing in the beauty of the outdoors—even if you’re carrying a baby in one arm and dragging a scooter in the other.
🌿 Nature doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.
Let this episode remind you: Mother Nature has your back—even when it’s messy.
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Hey friends, welcome back to Intentional Motherhood! I’m your host, Kelsey Redd, former mental health counselor turned mindful mama of four — here to help you create a family culture rooted in presence, peace, and purpose.
In this first episode of a two-part series, we explore the incredible role of nature in emotional regulation — for both you and your kids. If you’ve ever felt overstimulated, burnt out, or like your house is buzzing with chaos, you’ll learn how unstructured outdoor time can become your go-to reset button.
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In this heartfelt episode of Intentional Motherhood, host Kelsey Redd opens up about a big shift she’s making to protect her time, energy, and most importantly—her connection with her kids. As a stay-at-home mom of four, entrepreneur, and nature-loving go-getter, Kelsey shares the honest truth about what it means to hold boundaries with yourself in the thick of motherhood.
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Whether you’re in a season of hustle or seeking to reset your rhythm, this episode will encourage you to pause, breathe, and honor the version of motherhood you want to create.
Tune in, slow down, and let’s grow—together.
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Summer break is here—and so are the constant snack requests, mood swings, and energy crashes. In this episode of Intentional Motherhood, host Kelsey Redd—former mental health counselor and stay-at-home mom of four—shares why snack time isn't just about food... it’s about emotional regulation, energy, and setting your kids (and yourself) up for success.
Discover how nutrition impacts your child’s behavior, mood, and emotional regulation, especially during high-energy summer days filled with heat, travel, and overstimulation. You’ll also learn practical strategies for managing those endless snack demands without losing your mind.
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Whether you’re headed to the pool, running errands, or just trying to survive the afternoon slump, this episode is your reminder that nourished kids are easier to enjoy—and so is motherhood.
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Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to always be "on"? In this soulful episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey Redd invites you to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the sacred rhythm of the moon—one of God’s most beautiful reminders that we were made for cycles.
Discover how women across cultures have embraced the moon as a symbol of feminine power, emotional wisdom, and spiritual release. From Mayan moon goddesses to the tender Chinese image of the moon as a grandmotherly spirit, you'll explore how moon phases mirror the seasons of motherhood and offer powerful insight into your own life as a woman.
🌕 Plus, stay to the end for a gentle full moon release ritual and prayer, designed to help you let go of fear, limiting beliefs, and the relentless need to prove yourself—and instead, receive what truly matters.
Whether you're listening under the glow of a full moon or catching up later, this episode will help you slow down, tune in, and reconnect with God's rhythms for your life.
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✨ Listen now and let the moonlight remind you: you were made to wax and wane, not hustle nonstop.
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Welcome back to Intentional Motherhood with your host Kelsey Redd—Former Mental Health Counselor, and Mom of four (including twins!), peaceful parenting coach, and your guide to living a soulful life while raising emotionally healthy kids.
In this heart-to-heart episode, we’re tackling a topic that hits home for every mom: the pressure to sacrifice everything in motherhood. Society tells us that the more we give up, the better mom we are. But what if there’s a better way?
✨ This week, Kelsey shares how to shift from a mindset of constant sacrifice to one of sanctified mothering—a grounded, spiritually aligned approach that honors both your kids and your God-given identity.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
🌿 Why sacrifice is glorified in motherhood—and how it leads to burnout
💡 How to reframe your day to focus on connection instead of depletion
🕊️ 3 practical tools to align your energy with God’s grace, not your own willpower
💬 Simple phrases and spiritual check-ins to bring peace into chaotic moments
💗 How to model emotional regulation and self-worth for your kids
🙏 Why motherhood is a sacred calling you’re not meant to carry alone
Whether you’re deep in the trenches of toddler life or feeling the weight of motherhood on your spirit, this episode will remind you that you don’t have to choose between being a good mom and being a whole woman.
You can love your kids AND yourself. You can pursue your dreams, grow spiritually, and still show up with patience, peace, and purpose.
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🎧 Tune in and start mothering from a place of abundance, not exhaustion.
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Welcome to Intentional Motherhood, where Christian moms learn practical peaceful parenting tools to build deeper connection while staying rooted in their God-given purpose. I’m your host, Kelsey Redd, and today we’re diving into one of the most chaotic—and most sacred—parts of parenting: bedtime.
If bedtime at your house feels like total mayhem—meltdowns, stalling, hunger strikes, and sibling drama—you’re not alone. But what if that same moment could become a peaceful, prayerful, and powerful opportunity to nurture your child’s spirit, teach gospel truths, and strengthen your bond?
In this episode, I walk you through my ideal bedtime routine with four kids under six (including twins!), including:
🌙 How to create calm, connection, and structure at the end of the day
🧒 A nightly rhythm of prayer, gratitude, and emotional check-ins
🙏 How we teach our kids reverence and respect during family prayer
💖 My favorite practice—the Body Blessing—inspired by Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley
💬 How to gently open spiritual conversations with your kids at bedtime
💡 Simple ways to bring God into your child’s heart and imagination—without a lecture
Whether you’re in survival mode or ready to be more intentional, this episode gives you real-life parenting tips and faith-centered rituals to transform bedtime from chaos to connection.
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🎧 Tune in and discover how to end the day with grace, peace, and purpose—no matter how messy the bedtime journey may be.
✨ Plus: A shout-out to Justin Whitmel Earley’s new podcast Intentional Fatherhood—perfect for dads who want to lead with love.
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Welcome back to Intentional Motherhood with your host, Kelsey Redd—Christian mom of four, mindfulness mentor, and family connection coach. In today’s empowering episode, we’re diving into something every overwhelmed mama asks: “What should I do with my rare, sacred moments of free time?”
If you’ve ever felt like your identity is buried beneath dishes, diapers, and to-do lists… this episode is your permission slip to step into wholeness. Yes, you're a devoted mom—and you're also a creative, spiritual, vibrant woman with passions and dreams that matter.
Inside this episode, Kelsey walks you through:
🌿 Three intentional categories for using your downtime
💡 Practical ideas for soul-nourishing self-care
🧺 Why chores should be a family activity—not your only “break”
✨ How to connect with God and your divine identity in everyday motherhood
🎨 Creative and fun ways to rediscover what makes you come alive
Whether you're folding laundry, hiding in the bathroom for five minutes of peace, or listening on a sunrise walk, this conversation will remind you that you are allowed to be a whole person—even while raising small humans.
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🎧 Tune in and learn how to fill your own cup without guilt—so you can show up as the mom, wife, and woman you were created to be.
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In this episode of Intentional Motherhood: Parenting Tips to Deepen Family Relationships, While Preserving Your Personal Identity, Kelsey Redd, mental health counselor turned stay-at-home mom, walks you through step-by-step strategies to teach your kids how to play independently — even if they currently can’t entertain themselves for more than 30 seconds.
Independent play is not only crucial for your child’s emotional regulation, problem solving, creativity, and social-emotional growth — it’s also a lifeline for moms who feel constantly overwhelmed, overstimulated, and drained by the mental load of motherhood. When kids learn how to play independently, moms gain the freedom to rest, reset, pray, practice mindfulness, and parent with more presence and peace.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
🌿 This episode is perfect for moms who want to create a family culture rooted in mindfulness, spirituality, intentional parenting, and emotional resilience — while also reclaiming small pockets of rest and sanity in the beautiful, exhausting work of motherhood.
🎧 Tune in now to start teaching your children this life-changing skill — and give yourself the gift of margin, rest, and joy in motherhood.
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In this episode of Intentional Motherhood: Parenting Tips to Deepen Family Relationships, While Preserving Your Self-Identity, Kelsey Redd shares why independent play is one of the most powerful tools for your child’s emotional regulation, social development, and confidence — and a lifeline for moms to find peace, rest, and balance in daily motherhood.
Learn how independent play helps kids build emotional resilience, problem-solving skills, creativity, and healthy sibling relationships. Kelsey also explains how solitary and sibling play both serve vital roles in developing empathy, leadership, conflict resolution, and self-confidence. Rooted in spiritual mindfulness and intentional parenting, this episode will inspire you to create a calmer, more connected family culture — without the constant pressure to entertain your kids 24/7.
Plus, Kelsey offers honest encouragement for moms: how allowing your child space for independent play is not only beneficial for them — but also essential for your own mental health, spiritual renewal, and mindful parenting.
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🌿 Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, homeschooler, or simply trying to create a more peaceful home, this episode offers practical insight into building a family culture rooted in mindfulness, spirituality, and adventure.
🎧 Tune in now and start building the rhythm of independent play into your home!
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In this episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World, Kelsey Redd shares a relatable story about color-coded plates, toddler meltdowns, and the surprising parenting lesson behind it all: decision fatigue in young children.
Discover how giving toddlers and preschoolers too many choices can overwhelm their developing brains and trigger tantrums, power struggles, and emotional meltdowns. Kelsey explains how simplifying decisions and offering limited choices can help kids feel more confident, regulated, and empowered — while also saving moms from daily battles over everything from breakfast options to favorite cups.
✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:
This episode is perfect for moms of toddlers and preschoolers who want to reduce power struggles, create smoother daily routines, and parent with confidence, mindfulness, and peace.
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In this episode of Intentional Motherhood: Creating Family Culture through Spirituality, Mindfulness, and Adventure, host Kelsey Redd dives deep into the essential role of fathers in raising emotionally healthy, well-adjusted children. Discover how the divine masculine energy — characterized by protection, provision, leadership, and emotional safety — creates a stable foundation that allows mothers to fully embrace their divine feminine roles of nurturing, connection, and creativity.
Learn how a father’s grounded presence directly supports a mother’s mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, reducing her mental load and allowing her to parent from a place of peace and abundance. Kelsey explores how balanced masculine and feminine energies reflect God's design for the family, helping children develop emotional regulation, resilience, confidence, and strong social skills.
Whether you're a mom, dad, or simply someone passionate about intentional parenting, this episode offers spiritual insights and practical encouragement to strengthen your family culture.
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If you're looking to create a peaceful, intentional home where both parents thrive and children flourish, this episode is for you.
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In this episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World, Kelsey Redd, mental health counselor turned stay-at-home mom, shares a funny, eye-opening parenting story about the gender differences between her boy-girl twins — and what it taught her about communicating with toddlers. Learn why toddler boys may not "see" messes the way girls do, and how you can use specific parenting scripts and simple, concrete instructions to help young kids listen, follow directions, and cooperate without frustration.
If you're wondering how to get your toddler to listen, how to talk to young kids in a way that works, or how to stop nagging and start connecting, this episode is for you. Kelsey gives practical parenting tips for improving toddler cooperation, reducing power struggles, and adjusting your communication style based on your child's unique perspective, gender, and personality.
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Unlock the secret to a thriving family culture with this heartfelt episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World! (Now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose) Join host Kelsey Redd, a stay-at-home mom, as she shares four sacred rituals to transform your parenting from reactive to intentional. Discover practical parenting tips like how to make sacred rituals out of family mealtimes, one-on-one car conversations, unrushed mornings, and dedicated bedtimes to foster connection and a nurturing home environment. Perfect for busy moms seeking to build a meaningful family culture, these intentional parenting strategies help creating lasting bonds and a sense of security. With ideas inspired by Household Habits expert, Justin Whitmel Earley, this episode offers actionable ideas to balance the chaos of motherhood with purposeful routines. Tune in for relatable stories, stress-reducing techniques, and insights to create a family culture you’re proud of. Connect with Kelsey on social media or the podcast website to share your journey! Subscribe now, share this show with a mom friend, and join the conversation!
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Welcome to Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose (formerly known as Motherhood: The Best Job in the World!)
I hear so many moms that say they don’t do anything for themselves. Or tell me they can’t even remember what they used to enjoy. This is a problem! If this is you, DM me and let’s get on a coaching call and find your identity again!
When you enjoy hobbies for yourself, you can be the mom you want to be and here’s why:
1️⃣ When you fill your own cup, you have more resources to pour into your family. You can’t keep giving and giving without ever replenishing yourself. Some kid free time doing something you love will give you the mental, emotional, and even physical energy to be a happy and present mom.
2️⃣ Having your own hobbies models to your kids that it is OK to take breaks and give yourself what you need. How often do you tell your kid to go have some quiet time or take some space when they’re overstimulated, but are we modeling this for them? Not to mention the benefit of SHOWING kids how we are trying new things, learning and failing, and that we value play when we go out and do it ourselves!
3️⃣ Spending time in kid-free hobbies allows you to reconnect with who you are outside of being a mom. This helps preserve and strengthen your individual identity, which can so easily get lost in the all-consuming process of raising tiny humans.
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What are your family values? What is most important to your family? How would you describe your family culture? If you can't answer those questions, this episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World (now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose) is for you. A family culture that you're proud of doesn't just happen. If you aren't defining your household values, news media, peer influences, or societal pressures will shape your culture for you. Learn why proactively defining your family culture can transform your home! Your host, Kelsey Redd, shares practical steps for collaborating as a family to decide what is important to your family, creating a family mission statement, and how to implement your values into your routines. Subscribe now, share this show with a mom friend, and join the conversation!
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In today's relatable mom episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World!, now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose, Kelsey shares how she learned to be a more present and attuned mother from her baby. This episode discussed attachment theory in children 0-3 years old, and why parental attunement is so critical as babies form their belief system about the world around them. In order to learn trust, safety, and healthy attachment, babies' bids for attention need to me met with soothing touch and a calm voice. Kelsey describes one of the big "joy-killers" in mothering, and how to create space and balance between work and family. Subscribe now, share this show with a mom friend, and join the conversation!
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Discover the power of intentional parenting in this engaging episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World! Join Kelsey as she explores the key differences between reactive and intentional parenting, offering practical tips to create a nurturing family culture. Learn why intentional parenting—rooted in clear values and consistent rituals—helps regulate both parents’ and children’s nervous systems, fostering a calmer, happier home. Drawing from Andy and Sandra Stanley’s book, "Parenting: Getting It Right", Kelsey shares relatable stories and actionable strategies, like defining your parenting “win” and matching your approach to your child’s developmental stage. Perfect for parents seeking effective parenting techniques, stress reduction, and stronger family connections. Tune in for expert insights, emotional regulation tips, and a roadmap to purposeful parenting that transforms your family dynamic. Subscribe now, share this show with a mom friend, and join the conversation!
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