Every human being enters the world through a mother. But what happens next—the story of motherhood itself—is rarely told in full. Introducing Bloodline & Backbone, a new podcast from The MomCo. This isn’t about parenting hacks or diaper brands. It’s about power, legacy, and the unseen influence of mothers across history. Because the bloodline is where life begins. But the backbone? That’s what holds everything together. 🎧 Subscribe now to Bloodline & Backbone on your favorite podcast ...

Do you know what is the most powerful word? A word that can uproot anxiety. A word that is simultaneously scary and life-changing. YES. An Intentional YES unlocks growth and pushes the boundaries of what is possible. Here at MOPS, we are declaring this year as the Year of Yes. Too often, our 'yeses' are reserved for default decisions we aren't even intentionally making or the stuff we feel obligated to do. What if we started saying 'yes' to the important things? Yes, to parenting ...

We are joined by Trauma Therapist and Life-Coach, Dr. Anita Phillips, for a deep-dive into what we need to know if we are walking through trauma, walking alongside someone who has experienced trauma AND how to best prepare ourselves, as moms, for trauma with our children. We hit some big topics like handling hard decisions, boundaries and a fresh take on personality types. Plus, Dr. Phillips grants us insight the 4 human experiences and how that shapes that way people handle trauma. You will ...

Sandra Stanley joins us to talk about her 30-year parenting journey with husband, Andy, how they determined their "IT" in parenting, and how they chose to parent in order to prioritize their "IT." Our convers, ation covers parenting with the relationship in mind, getting interested in what your kids are interested in, and the power of support in your parenting journey. This is a "don't miss" conversation! Show NotesFor more information about MOPS International, go to www.mops.org.Find a...

Nona Jones is a rare combination of preacher, business executive, author, and entrepreneur. Her corporate leadership includes serving as the Head of Global Faith Partnerships at Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, Chief External Affairs Officer for a multi-state school for at-risk girls and Public Policy Director for a multi-service utility company. Our conversation with Nona spans many topics including rejection, comparison, how to be "successful," health and wellness, and more. Li...

Rachel Cruze is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, financial expert and host of The Rachel Cruze Show. Growing up as Dave Ramsey’s daughter, Rachel hated budgeting for years until she experienced the freedom of budgeting for herself. As a wife and mom, Rachel now shares fun, practical ways to take control of your money and create a life you love. Show Notes:For more information about MOPS International, go to www.mops.org.Find a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/groupsearch/index.php...

You may know our guest today by her celebrated singing career. But what you might now know is that her life off the stage contains some very hard, very human moments. Today we welcome Nicole C. Mullen to the Moms Unscripted podcast to share her story. We hope her honesty and openness will bring hope and healing to you as you listen. Show Notes:For more information about MOPS International, go to www.mops.org.Find a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/groupsearch/index.php.Start a MOPS grou...

Dr. Chinwe Williams is a licensed and board-certified therapist, speaker, author, and consultant. Her expertise lies in areas of adolescent, family, and women’s wellness, anxiety management, and trauma recovery. She is a featured contributor on topics related to adolescent mental health, parenting, racialized stress, and trauma recovery. In this episode we talk about maternal burnout, adolescent and teen mental health, medication, and how this generation's parenting style is impacting the kid...

Stephanie Hanrahan was just your seemingly average housewife until she grew tired of pretending and decided to make her private journal public. Since sharing her story, Stephanie has achieved viral success with her website, Tinkles Her Pants, which chronicles her journey as wife to a husband with chronic illness, mother to children with autism, and a woman who often unravels then finds her footing again. Join us for a conversation about perfectionism, pretending, and telling our truth no matt...

Raised by Nigerian immigrants, B https://twitter.com/honesttoddlerunmi Laditan left home at 16, which set her on a winding road through homelessness, faith investigation, relational upheaval, and ultimately . . . motherhood. She is all the things: funny, bruised, believing, fearful, over it, and also still sticking with it. In other words, she's like most of us these days . . . doing her best to show up even though there's a lot going down. Show Notes:For more information about MOPS Internati...

Bonnie empowers thousands of women to lower anxiety and flourish in emotional and spiritual wellness. This episode is full of practical wisdom, scientific data, and personal experience, all to help you prioritize your own wellness so you can be there for those you love.Show Notes:For more information about MOPS International, go to www.mops.org.Find a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/groupsearch/index.php.Start a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/start-a-group/.MOMCON 2023 in Chicago tickets a...

At the point when she felt most disqualified from ministry and life itself, Scripture finally came alive for Karrie Scott Garcia to reveal God’s purpose and plan. This is the truth that continues to transform her life, and now she is on a mission to redefine freedom for others. Show Notes:For more information about MOPS International, go to www.mops.org.Find a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/groupsearch/index.php.Start a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/start-a-group/.MOMCON 2023 in Ch...

Artist and author, Ruth Chou Simons, talks to our cohosts about her long journey with striving and what it takes to actually surrender our lives and let go of producing as a means of securing our value. This is a vulnerable conversation about the temptations of success, the realities of content creation, and the role that humility plays in Ruth's life. Show Notes:For more information about MOPS International, go to www.mops.org.Find a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/groupsearch/index.php.Sta...

Simi John never saw women doing anything in ministry other than taking care of kids or cleaning. But from an early age, she felt called to speak. As an Indian-American Christian, there wasn't a paradigm for this calling. In this episode, Simi talks about how she has found her voice and her calling. This conversation will help you define who you are and who you are not. Show Notes:For more information about MOPS International, go to www.mops.org. Find a MOPS group: https://www.mops....

Are you tired of these messages as a mother: you must either hustle and strive to overcome the idea that you are more than "just a mom" OR forsake your own skills and gifts to be present with your kids in the home? This conversation with coach, writer, and podcaster Tori Hein is both inspiring and practical, and helps us honor the tension inside each of us who feel deeply ambitious and also deeply committed to our home life. Her primary message is all about finding a worth we can never lose. ...

After a life-shifting move from the Midwest to Manhattan with their two sons, Shauna and her husband Aaron, had to learn a whole new way of living. Not just because of a new city but because of a new perspective: learning to be a beginner, letting go of being experts, and allowing themselves to be shaped by the detour. "What if I just try?" became a central question, and "I guess I haven't learned that yet" became their family motto.Show Notes:For more information about MOPS International, go...

Do you have that friend that always makes you laugh, has worked obscure professions and sent their husband off into space? Yeah, we only know of one of those and that is our guest today. Stacey is one of our very own staff members who never seems to have a dull moment in her life. We dig into the other side of the curtain for astronauts. What is the countdown to launch like? How do you live a life when your husband is in space? Stacey shines a light on her experience and what a true community...

We take a deep dive into Kathleen's long standing work around the way we communicate with one another. If you are wondering why your husband is getting frustrated or your child is struggling to listen, this podcast is for you. You will have actionable steps the moment you finish this much needed episode!SHOW NOTES: For more information about MOPS International, go to www.mops.org.Find a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/groupsearch/index.php.Start a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/start-...

Leadership looks different today. The pandemic changed everything about the way we do life. Maybe more than anything else, how we work. We talk with Meredith about what new expectations we should have and how can we lead employees into a healthy future.SHOW NOTES: For more information about MOPS International, go to www.mops.org. Find a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/groupsearch/index.php Start a MOPS group: https://www.mops.org/start-a-group/ Guest: Meredith King Follo...

There is a terrible trend happening in marriage that has only gotten worse since the pandemic. It's not infidelity or porn. It's the act of giving up on your marriage, but continuing to stick around. We talk with Casey and Meygan about all of it. Why are you and your spouse doing this? Can you mend your relationship? Can you find pleasure in your spouse again? So much of this starts with communication and we drop as many tools as possible in this episode. Please do not skip this one if your m...