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66. Gal Pals Recap the 2023 Spring Retreat (with Liz Stambaugh + Julia Rackley)

The Love in a Cottage Podcast

11/21/23 • 89 min

Hi friends! I am so excited to bring you another Gal Pals Talk episode. This week it's with my two dear friends, Liz Stambaugh and Julia Rackley! We reflect on the Love in a Cottage retreat that was held this last spring in Dana Point, California. If you're considering signing up for the April retreat in Rosemary Beach, Florida, this will give you a picture of what that time will look like! Even if you're not planning on joining us this spring, I believe you'll still be encouraged by our conversation.

SPRING RETREAT 2024 — APRIL 11-14 IN ROSEMARY BEACH, FLORIDA

Sign ups will be on a first come, first serve basis. They will open on Monday, November 27 at 10am PST on loveinacottage.com.

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65. Mia DiMare | Creating a Cozy Home + Embracing Life as a Seminary Wife and Stay-at-Home-Mom

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11/14/23 • 80 min

Today's conversation is with my "real life" friend, Mia DiMare! Mia and her family live in Florida where her husband attends seminary and she stays at home raising her two toddlers. In this episode, you'll hear Mia share her love for English interiors and how she is creating a beautiful home one thrift store at a time. Going deeper, she reflects on the struggles of building community at church in the early days of marriage, as well as what life looks like in their current season with her husband Stephen in seminary. Mia then shares how God led her to ultimately give up her career as a traveling wedding photographer in order to stay at home with her kids and support her husband in this current season. I'm personally grateful for Mia's friendship and wisdom, and I'm honored to share her story and introduce her to you!

SPRING RETREAT 2024 — APRIL 11-14 IN ROSEMARY BEACH, FLORIDA

More details coming soon! Sign ups will be first come first serve the last week of November (official date/time TBD).

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Episode 17, Flora's Birth Story (Apple Podcasts)

64. Finnegan's Birth Story | Christian Hypnobirthing + 2nd Successful Home VBAC

The Love in a Cottage Podcast

11/07/23 • 40 min

I am so excited to be sharing Finneagn's birth story with you all today! What a redeeming, healing experience. If you want to listen to my two previous birth stories (one c-section and one home VBAC with a 4th degree tear), check out the links below.

Episode 18, Juliet's Birth Story (Apple Podcasts)

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Christian Hypnobirthing

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Episode 44 with Alexandria Smith (Apple Podcasts)

63. Alexandria Smith | Establishing Family Rhythms, Clothing Your Children + Meal Planning with Intention

The Love in a Cottage Podcast

10/31/23 • 71 min

This week's conversation is with returning guest Alexandria Smith! Alex is a wife and mother to four living on a farm in South Carolina. In today's episode, I pick Alex's brain on a number of things, including what it looks like to establish rhythms as a family, how to feed our families well, and how she approaches clothing her children, especially since she has both boys and girls. We also touch on how she spends time with Jesus throughout the day as a homeschooling mother to four. This episode is very practical, and I hope that the tips and stories she shares will leave you feeling inspired to try something new in your home!

MERCH UPDATE: Crewnecks are available for pre-order for one week only, starting 10/25 and ending 11/1! You can pre-order yours here: https://loveinacottage.com/

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Episode 17, Flora's Birth Story (Apple Podcasts)

62. Grace Frank | Hormonal Healing, Being a COVID Bride + A Positive Home Birth Story

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10/24/23 • 97 min

Welcome back to the podcast, friends! We are kicking off season four with the sweet Grace Frank. Grace is a wife and mom living in Texas. In our conversation, Grace shares how she and her husband Forrest met and navigated a long-distance relationship. She also shares what it was like to have their wedding derailed by COVID, an experience I know many listeners can relate to. Grace then walks us through her hormonal healing journey, which ultimately required releasing control and surrendering to Christ. Finally, she shares the story of her home birth with her son, Bodie. Talking with Grace felt like talking with an old friend. I can't wait for you to listen!

MERCH UPDATE: Crewnecks are available for pre-order for one week only, starting 10/25 and ending 11/1! You can pre-order yours here: https://loveinacottage.com/

Episode 18, Juliet's Birth Story (Apple Podcasts)

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61. Q+R with Paige Geidel | Making Mom Friends, Adding a Third Baby + Daily Rhythms

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08/01/23 • 46 min

Today's show is the final episode of season three! I'll be responding to several questions that you all submitted on Instagram, ranging from favorite meals I've made recently to navigating loneliness as a new mom. The podcast will return for season four in mid-October—thank you all for listening and supporting the ministry!

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60. Tay Ruth Welgoss | Suffering, Healing + Seeking God in All Seasons

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07/25/23 • 114 min

This week's episode is with my friend Tay Welgoss! Tay is a wife, creative, and expecting mama. In our conversation, she tenderly shares her story of healing from a traumatic accident years ago. Tay walks us through how she has processed both physical and emotional wounding, as well as how she's found truth in Jesus in the midst of suffering. Wherever you're at in your walk with Christ, I believe you will be deeply encouraged by Tay's story.

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59. Michelle Garrels Part Two | Discerning What's Life-Giving + Loving Beauty While Rejecting the World

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07/18/23 • 59 min

We're back this week for part two of my conversation with the lovely Michelle Garrels! Michelle has become my mentor and a dear friend over the last year. She and her family of seven live in Michigan on their small farm, homeschooling and cultivating beauty with their hands. Today in part two, Michelle and I discuss how to discern what is life-giving, knowing how and when to surrender, and how to parse out the difference between loving beauty with Jesus' call to reject the world. I'm so grateful for Michelle's heart, for her wisdom, and for her willingness to share both with us. Be sure to listen to part one of our conversation on episode 58, where we chat about her journey growing flowers and how we can joyfully embrace limitations with the help of the Holy Spirit.

Listen to more of Michelle on episodes 32, 33, and 58.

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24. Hayden LoAlbo | Miscarriage, Grief + A Miraculous Pregnancy

The Love in a Cottage Podcast

12/28/21 • 59 min

Today's show is with my friend Hayden LoAlbo! We discuss miscarriage and grief, so if that's something that you're sensitive to then you might want to consider skipping today's show. We also talk about marriage and her job styling homes. I pray this show blesses you in some way.

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