The Whole Mama - A Podcast with Jenna Gibbons

I met Ciara through mutual friends, and she spent a day with us at our farm school to teach a soap-making class.  I was not only blown away by the high-quality products and methods that she used, but was incredibly inspired by her family's story and intention for this business that stretches far beyond just skincare.  @faithfullynaturalsoapco is not just providing families with the best products for your skin, but they are als...

Their story is incredible...you don't want to miss this one!

"They have devoted their lives to pursuing Christ, strengthening their marriage, and discipling their children as they prepare them to be truth bearers who will share the love and message of Jesus Christ with a lost generation." 

"Their story started in the late 90’s, with a bumpy beginning.  These young teenagers found themselves searching for...

Join me as I chat with fellow homeschool mama and photographer, Gina Whalen, about her inspiring story of healing and why it's so incredibly important to know what your family is eating and what products you are using in your home.

3 Ways to Start TODAY:
1.  Slowly remove harmful home products
2.  Gradually replace body and beauty products 
3.  Go simple with food

Cleaning + Beauty Products:

Oh this episode! 
 
I was so honored to have Home Tribe Founder and CEO, Emily Jones, on the show to talk about real and truthful ideas around home education and the power we have as parents to equip and lead our children. 

I love this quote by Emily:

"When you are tired, remember who you are and what your assignment is.  You are super heroes appointed to rescue, equip, and lead your children.  Own ...

My husband, Sean, is an incredible leader of our family and works tirelessly to serve his clients as a behavior analyst in the Nashville area.  

Join us as we chat all about positive behavior tips, faith, parenting, and more.

We also tease each other quite a bit!  

Sean owns his own behavior analyst business in the Nashville area.  He will be back on the show again soon!

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But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.  Matthew 6:33

Justin is a friend and mentor who has inspired myself and many to faithfully follow God's calling to start a business and serve others - especially through the lens of service and love.   

Justin discusses the importance of serving others through our businesses and recognizing that "se...

Grab your mug and get ready to dive into an incredibly informative chat with Dr. Michele!

"Dr. Michele is a pediatrician, life coach, and author who helps parents of chronically ill children learn to thrive instead of survive in their lives. She is a mother of three amazing children and has first-hand experience with being a parent of a child with long-term health issues. She has also authored a book titled, RECLAIMING LIFE: A ...

"2022...thank you for all of the lessons.  2023...I am ready."

You will love this mini-cast with my dear friend and sister-in-law Meaghan Gibbons! 

Meaghan is an editor at Sourcebooks and mama to two incredible kiddos.  She has also been working with over the past year as editor to works under Whole Mama Publishing.  We are so thrilled for what is to come!

Find her in Insta:  @meggibbonsedits

"One of the greatest gifts you can give your kids is to prepare them to be responsible, empowered adults around money."

-Would you like your kiddo to head into adulthood with a solid understanding of their money?  

 -What if they headed into college or their first career ready to take on their own finances because of what you did together over the years?     

 -Do you want your kiddos to be smart about money but ha...

This conference was everything.  It provided incredible inspiration, content, and reassurance about this life decision that we made as a family, and will likely help you too if you have or are at least thinking about homeschooling.  

"We are the movers.  The changers.  The peacekeepers.  The teachers.  The comforters.  The brave ones.  The weird ones.  The risk-takers.  The adventurers.  The make-believers.  The explorers.  The...

“You are the curator of their childhood.  You are the one who can show them the joys of a simple life.  Teach them to appreciate what is around them.  Practice slow living, don’t rush through life with them.  Have them bake the cookies, even if it takes longer.  Get the Play-Doh out and let them make a mess.  Go on a walk, even though you don’t really feel like it.  Read them lots of stories.  Sing plenty of songs.  -A Homemade Edu...

It was such an honor have my dear friend, food blogger, and fellow podcaster, Megan Porta, on the show as she shares fun and innovative ways to raise happy and eager eaters.  She also shares how she manages her online business AND thrives in motherhood. 

Check out her delicious recipes and tips below:
https://pipandebby.com/

Breakfast Cookies:
https://pipandebby.com/pip-ebby/healthy-breakfast-cookies/

Let us protect and honor the sacredness of childhood and our relationship with God's natural world while fostering the development of the whole child.  Let us help them become who they are called to be in this world. 

"Educating our children is an offering of love we make to the God who was so gracious to bestow them upon us in the first place. Every moment of the daily grind in raising and teaching and loving on them is h...

"U.S. stores report an estimated 40 percent shortage of infant formula, causing stress, anger and even panic among parents, grandparents and other caregivers who rely on formula to sustain their little one." 

"Parents of formula-fed babies are encouraged to reach out to friends, family members and local mom groups for help. "I feel like our only recourse is parents helping other parents," Kraft says. 'T...

Why is our presence so important?  Our presence is important because we are a constant model and reminder for our kids of how to approach the world.  How to raise a family.  How to love and serve in a marriage.  How to approach and solve problems.  How to love and serve God and serve the world through His love.  How to embrace this amazing life we have here for a small amount of time.  How to live.  How to love.  How to fully embra...

Join me for a quick chat with some sweet 6th graders all about using your "SMARTs" for Internet safety.  What are the SMARTs? 

S - Be Safe
M - Don't Meet Up
A - Accepting Emails Can Be Dangerous
R - Reliable?
T - Tell Someone!

Here are some crazy stats:  

• 20% of all inappropriate and explicit Internet content involves children.  
• 65% of 8-14 year olds have been involved in a cyb...

According to the US Census Bureau (USCB) Household Pulse Survey, "the number of parents choosing to homeschool grew from 3.2 million to at least 5 million between March 2020 and the start of the 2020–21 school year."

Homeschooling parents aren't going anywhere.  More families are starting to homeschool these days, and they are often unsure of the style of homeschooling to choose.

"Homeschooling can be as...

We are called to a purpose in this life…and it’s the journey to find that calling that we often find ourselves on.  

My devotional this week touched on how "often do we allow fear to paralyze us.  We sit and wait until we are no longer afraid, when we could have acted long before.  God has a plan in place for you, and it may require you to step out of the realm of your comfort zone.  You may be uncomfortable.  You may be scared...

Ever wonder how to teach your kids to fight fear, live bravely, and overcome hard things?  Ever been nervous that your child won’t have the life-skills and character that you hope they will?  

Today, we’re going to break it all down and know exactly how to raise kids with grit.

“Life is full of hard things. Full of them. Learning to walk is tough. Growing up is challenging. Learning to become a good spouse is no easy feat, settling i...