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137: Thriving in the Postpartum Season – Motherhood Series (Part 5) – With Ashley Pullar

The season of postpartum can be a lot for new moms. Sleep deprivation, healing from the delivery and not to mention your hormones completely changing! Nothing is the same! In this latest episode of Hope Reclaimed, in this series on Motherhood, Ellie Collins interviews Ashley Pullar, a postpartum nurse all about this challenging and beautiful season of life. What we cover in this episode: The upside of baby-brain The importance of the hormone oxytocin Combatting Read more…

By Ellie, ago

136: Let’s Talk about MOM GUILT – Motherhood Series (Part 4) – With Jill Herringshaw

It’s time that we talk about Mom guilt! What is it and what are the biblical remedies for it? In this episode of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Collins interviews her mother, Jill Herringshaw about her experience with “Mom Guilt.” In this episode you’ll hear… The difference between guilt, condemnation and conviction The “Motherhood” love needs to be redeemed We are not called to be our children’s provider Time management tips Mentioned in this episode The Four Read more…

By Ellie, ago

135: Infertility, Adoption and Healing from Grief – Motherhood Series (Part 3) – With Anna Braasch

In this latest episode of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Collins interviews Anna Braasch. After struggling with infertility, Anna and her husband decided to take steps to adopt. However, Anna soon discovered that she never really processed the grief and disappointment of infertility. After doing deep heart work, Anna is able to continue to give that grief to the Lord and parent her children well. Anna’s Bio Anna Braasch is passionate about encouraging parents who are struggling Read more…

By Ellie, ago

134: Honest Talk About Stillbirth and Pregnancy Loss – Motherhood Series (Part 2) – With Haley Phillips

No one expects the loss of a child, especially in the later stages of pregnancy. That’s exactly what Haley Phillips faced in her second pregnancy with her son Fletcher. In this episode of Hope Reclaimed, Haley talks openly about her healing process after losing her son, as well as how she and her husband began The Fletcher Foundation, a non-profit designed to support families experiencing stillbirth and pregnancy loss.⁠ In this episode, you’ll hear about… Read more…

By Ellie, ago

133: Motherhood Chat With My Mom – Motherhood Series (Part 1) – With Jill Herringshaw

Have you ever sat down to talk to your mom about what it’s like to be a mother? Well, in this latest version of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Collins does just that! Being a new mom, Ellie asks honest and meaningful questions to her mother, Jill Herringshaw about biblical motherhood as well as the joys and struggles she faced in the early years of parenthood. Hope Reclaimed Give // patreon.com/hopereclaimed Website // hopereclaimedministries.com Online Course // hopereclaimed.mykajabi.com Instagram // Read more…

By Ellie, ago

132: Community for Single Mom’s (Dawn’s Story)

Why is it so challenging for single parents to find support and encouragement while going through a divorce? In this latest episode of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Collins interviews Dawn about experience of finding support and encouragement while stepping into the role of being a single mom. If you’re a single parent and struggling to find your community, you’re not alone and you need to listen to this latest episode! Follow Dawn Lausche Dawn is a Read more…

By Ellie, ago

131: Finding Community and Hope During a Divorce (Dylan’s Story)

Have you felt alone going through a tough season? Dylan did! In this episode of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Collins interviews Dylan about his divorce story and how he found God again while going through a challenging and unwanted divorce. Dylan also explains how finding a solid church community was pivotal for his newfound spiritual walk. Follow Dylan on Instagram: @God_Bless_This_Divorce Hope Reclaimed Give // patreon.com/hopereclaimed Website // hopereclaimedministries.com Online Community // hopereclaimed.mykajabi.com Instagram // @hope_reclaimed Facebook // facebook.com/hopereclaimed Email Read more…

By Ellie Collins, ago

130: The Importance of Community

Why is community so important? In the latest episode of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Collins talks with Annie Davis about community and how to find it while going through a divorce. Find out: Why community can be so hard to find How any community may not be the right community How to balance trust issues with your community Register for the September 21st Reclaimed Community Gathering here: https://hopereclaimed.mykajabi.com/gatherings Hope Reclaimed Give // patreon.com/hopereclaimed Website // hopereclaimedministries.com Online Community Read more…

By Ellie Collins, ago

129: How to Navigate the Complicated Divorce Legal System

When you get married, you never imagine that you would be entering the crazy and complicated world of the divorce legal system! That’s what happened for Heidi Carlson. After a sudden and terrifying event in her marriage, she immediately stepped into the legal system. If you suddenly find yourself in the middle of a messy divorce, you are not alone! Heidi Carlson Heidi Carlson is a Domestic Violence Coach.  She has been in Family Court litigation Read more…

By Ellie, ago

128: Live Unmasked – Finding Freedom from Drugs, Abuse and Unforgiveness

Do you ever feel like you’re putting on a mask for everyone around you… including yourself? That’s how it was for Diane Spicer for years! In this episode of Hope Reclaimed, Diane Shares her testimony of discovering that she was hiding her authentic self. Through substance abuse, the pain of sexual abuse as a child and unforgiveness, Diane was hiding. But it wasn’t until she fully surrendered to God that she began to live completely Read more…

By Ellie, ago