The Monica Swanson Podcast - boy mom, build strong families, Biblical worldview, women's wellness - Highs and Lows from 25 years of Motherhood (and celebrating a BOOK RELEASE!)

Highs and Lows from 25 years of Motherhood (and celebrating a BOOK RELEASE!)

05/08/24 • 35 min

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The Monica Swanson Podcast - boy mom, build strong families, Biblical worldview, women's wellness

My husband Dave is with me today for a special Mother’s Day/book release interview!

Dave and I are reflecting on the last 25 years of my motherhood journey...highs and lows, what I have learned, and my advice for younger moms. I share about some of my biggest joys of motherhood, (the laughter and fun, and much more!) and some of my greatest challenges (overwhelm, anger, and loneliness.)

We also get to talk about my book that released yesterday (May 7th!) - Becoming Homeschoolers. I share a bit of our homeschool story, how I ended up writing this book, and what readers can expect! Then Dave says a sweet Mother’s Day prayer for all the moms listening! HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

Note: My publisher has offered to extend my preorder bonuses until the end of the week, so be sure to visit the preorder page if you want to get some really cool bonuses.

BOOK PAGE HERE for bonuses: https://monicaswanson.com/becominghomeschoolers/bonuses/

Show notes with links to anything we talked about: www.monicaswanson.com/mothers-day

General podcast page: http://www.monicaswanson.com/podcast

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My husband Dave is with me today for a special Mother’s Day/book release interview!

Note: My publisher has offered to extend my preorder bonuses until the end of the week, so be sure to visit the preorder page if you want to get some really cool bonuses.

BOOK PAGE HERE for bonuses: https://monicaswanson.com/becominghomeschoolers/bonuses/

Show notes with links to anything we talked about: www.monicaswanson.com/mothers-day

General podcast page: http://www.monicaswanson.com/podcast

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Parenting, Homeschooling, and Friendships with Grown Kids, with Sally Clarkson

Sally Clarkson’s books and podcast have inspired me for years. Living between England and Colorado, Sally’s writing and voice is like a trusted mentor who puts everything in perspective.

I have always hoped to meet Sally so this interview was really special. I got to ask Sally about her heart for parenting, what the rhythms in her home were as her kids grew up, and what led her to homeschooling. (Some of her answers might surprise you!)

I asked Sally about her great relationship with her now-adult children, and I asked her to offer wisdom to those of us still in the thick of parenting. I love this whole conversation and I think you will, too!

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www.monicaswanson.com/sally-clarkson

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The Juggle is Real, with Sarah Molitor of Modern Farmhouse Family

When I come across a wildly popular influencer who is also raising (and homeschooling) 7 children, and keeping their home and marriage in (seemingly) great order, I can’t help but wonder: HOW DOES SHE DO IT ALL?

Sarah Molitor is one of those people, and in this interview with Sarah, I dive right into my honest questions: When do you sleep? Do you have time for devotions? How about exercise? And really: Do you have help?

Sarah is the author of Well Said (as well as 2 darling children’s books) and she also wrote the foreword to Becoming Homeschoolers. I had so much fun chatting with her in this episode, and her answers inspired me and made me laugh. I hope this very real girlfriend chat blesses you, too.

Show notes with links to anything we talked about: www.monicaswanson.com/sarah-molitor-2

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