In this episode of the Mommin' Together podcast, host Michelle Barnett interviews Danielle Taylor, an inspiring mother of nine from southern Illinois. Danielle shares her experiences and insights into raising a large family with love, faith, and purpose. From daily logistics, managing a range of ages, dealing with societal perceptions, to fostering individual connections with each child, Danielle provides practical wisdom and heartfelt stories. She emphasizes the importance of relying on God, having a strong marriage foundation, and maintaining a sense of humor. The episode offers encouragement and valuable advice for parents, whether they have one child or many.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:53 Meet Danielle Taylor: Mom of Nine
01:43 Danielle's Family Background and Journey
05:12 Faith and Family Planning
07:47 Challenges and Convictions
20:39 Raising a Large Family: Practical Insights
30:53 Balancing Business and Motherhood
37:28 The Joys of a Large Family
41:16 Handling Criticism and Public Perception
41:46 Handling Public Reactions to Large Families
43:33 Home Birthing and Homeschooling Experiences
44:15 Unexpected Encounters and Angelic Messages
47:24 Dealing with Online Criticism
50:18 Balancing One-on-One Time with Each Child
57:28 Overcoming Overwhelm as a Mother
01:00:52 Evolving Perspectives on Motherhood
01:03:52 Strengthening Marriage Through Parenting
01:10:18 Final Thoughts and Advice for Mothers
Connect with Danielle:
Founder of Get Healthy For Life, OrganicDrama & The Motherdale Collective A Community of Motherhood Prosperity
I am first a lover of Christ, a wife of 30 years & and mother of 9 children. Christ reaching me is why I even have anything to share. He has given me what I am today. I am a Certified Biblical Health Minister & and my expertise is Functional Nutrition with a passion for restoring both physical and divine health. For over 25 years, I’ve been studying, living, & teaching God’s Design for vibrant health—spirit, soul, and body. As a mother of nine and health sage, my approach is deeply personal, faith-filled, and rooted in truth.
Through Get Healthy For Life, OrganicDrama & Motherdale programs , I offer customized health consults, nutrition therapy, frequency therapy, and supplement protocols. Whether in person or online, my mission is to foster a Motherhood community & teach the truth about health and equip families to walk in healing and vitality, God’s way.
I’m honored to serve others by helping them discover what’s really possible when they combine biblical wisdom with holistic principles to reclaim their health & healing.
Website & Resources:
Linktree: organicdrama | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree
Phone/Text: 618-319-0073
Email: get_healthy360@yahoo.com
Freebie & Offer
Free Download: “The Biblical Blueprint for Divine & Physical Health” (Coming soon – message Danielle to be added to the waitlist!)
Intro Consultation Offer: Mention this podcast and receive a 15 min holistic health intro consult free of charge.
EBOOK & DEVOTIONAL FOR PURCHASE: When GOD Uses HELL to HEAL
A raw and redemptive journey through trauma, trials, and transformation. This devotional chronicles my personal walk through deep pain—where suffering became the catalyst that led me straight to God’s Word, miraculous healing, and true deliverance.
From the depths of hell to the threshold of healing, this is a testimony of how God redeems everything.
Book Reco:
Hannah's Children - The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth
Scripture:
Leviticus 12:1-8 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus%2012&version=ESV
Deuteronomy 6 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy%206&version=NIV
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