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The Motherhood Experience

If you’re craving more than highlight reels and quick tips, The Motherhood Experience is for you. Host Val Kleppen sits down with real moms for meaningful, faith-rooted conversations about the moments that shape us, from the messy to the miraculous. You’ll laugh, cry, and walk away reminded that God is at work in every chapter of your motherhood story. Want to be a guest on The Motherhood Experience? Send Val Kleppen a message on PodMatch, here:

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067 Mom on a Mission (in Taiwan): Rachel Kleppen

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2024/11/12

Rachel Kleppen gave birth (twice!) in another country and begin her journey of motherhood in Taiwan, while there as a missionary. And yes, we happen to be related! I LOVED this conversation with Rachel, covering everything from life on foreign soil to culture shock in America, difficult pregnancies, card games, and the difference in raising boys and girls. Looking to save money on quality, bulk foods? Shop ⁠Azure Standard⁠ Watch on ⁠YouTube⁠ Visit ⁠The Motherhood Experience⁠ Website Follow us

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00:48:33

066 A Life of Prayerful Harvests: Rebekah Lundeen

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2024/11/05

This was my first time chatting with Rebekah, after her sister and previous podcast guest, Candace Alford, suggested we connect for the podcast. And what a treat this was! Rebekah was so sweet and our conversation was so much fun. I enjoyed learning about her life as a farmer's wife and her experience being a mom to three (young!) littles. Rebekah showed wisdom beyond her years and I'm grateful she agreed to share it with the rest of us!

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00:48:54

065 From Small Group to Large Family: Paula Geiger

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2024/10/29

When Hubs and I settled into a church in Fargo, we met Paula and Jonathan Geiger, who were part of a small group we had been invited to join. After we became friends, they moved away and their family grew - and grew! It was so heartwarming to catch up with Paula and hear about her life with her seven children, one of whom has a rare genetic condition.

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01:07:16

064 Motherhood Raised To Life: Laura Hermunslie

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2024/10/22

When I was Troop Shepard for American Heritage Girls in North Dakota, I met a girl named Evie, who quickly endeared herself to me. After we moved to South Dakota, I got a text message urgently pleading for prayers for Evie's life. Laura is Evie's mom. A mother of seven children, she is forthcoming about her likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses in her parenting. She also shares incredible insight and her experience while Evie was in the hospital, knocking on death's door.

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00:53:40

063 Motherhood & Miscarriage: Rachel Juelfs

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2024/10/15

Rachel has run the gamut with regard to her experiences bringing children into this world. This episode is appropriately titled Motherhood & Miscarriage. She's been pregnant seven times and has four children - her story is a testament to the incredible woman she is! I'm so glad to have had our paths cross and to be able to share Rachel's story with all of you.

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00:49:09

062 There Is No Map For Motherhood: Megan Egan

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2024/10/08

From the wilderness, through the desert, in the calm, and in the storms - Megan has been a mom through all of it. Megan's story, from becoming a mom to now finding herself between generations in her journey, is one that will resonate with each of us. She is as charming as she is sincere, and I know you'll enjoy this conversation with Megan. Homeschooling Flavor Video New Facebook Page Looking to save money on quality, bulk foods? Shop ⁠⁠Azure Standard⁠⁠ Watch on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠The Motherhood

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00:52:40

061 Lean In to Motherhood: Brianne Price

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2024/10/01

Brianne Price is living out her motto to "Lean In". After experiencing incredibly difficult pregnancies and long-term effects on her mental health, Brianne shares how she has her spark back, what she has learned along the way, and how being a mom who leans in - to her marriage, her children, her career, and most importantly, to her faith in Jesus - is far more promising than being a mom who loses hope.Brianne's Instagram Learn More about Mills & Mae Services Looking to save money

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00:56:34

060 The Torchbearer Mom of Josiah's Fire: Tahni Cullen

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2024/09/24

Tahni Cullen spoke at a women's retreat I emceed over ten years ago, and her story is one I'll never forget. I sat alone in the front row and wept as she shared about how her son, Josiah, a happy, talkative baby, regressed at the age of 19 months into the world of a non-speaking autistic diagnosis. When Josiah was around 7 or 8 years old, he began spelling, and the fire within him roared. Tahni has been the torchbearer of her son's thoughts and livelihood since. Josiah's Fire

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01:23:18

059 Finding Life After Unsurmountable Loss: Brenda...

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2024/09/17

Brenda Coombs' story, while one of substantial tragedy and trauma, is one of encouragement, endurance, and ultimate victory. Brenda's first husband took his life, and five years later, two of her children died in a car accident. This is one of, if not *the* most powerful TME episodes I've had the honor of recording to date. Looking to save money on quality, bulk foods? Shop ⁠Azure Standard⁠ Watch on ⁠YouTube⁠ Visit ⁠The Motherhood Experience⁠ Website Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠

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00:52:03

058 Everything No One Tells You About Parenting A...

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2024/09/10

Kelley Coleman is a feature film development executive turned author, who is active in the disability advocacy community. She serves on committees for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Unified School District, and Canine Companions. Her book Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports stems from her own parenting experience, giving parents the tools to spend less time navigating the stuff and more time just

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00:34:44

057 Hubs' History of TME Podcast & World Beard Day

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2024/09/03

Hubs and I sat down for this special "World Beard Day" episode that has nothing to do with anyone's motherhood experience, but we did talk about how the podcast got started, his role in it all, and you'll get a front-row seat to how amazing we are at ineffective communication. It was fun for us, hopefully it is also a fun episode for you. Looking to save money on quality, bulk foods? Shop ⁠Azure Standard⁠ Watch on ⁠YouTube⁠ Visit ⁠The Motherhood Experience⁠ Website Follow us

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01:06:07

056 Micropreemie Miracle: Kristi Krebs

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2024/08/27

Kristi and I met in 2009 when we worked at the same bank. Neither of us had children when we met, and we have experienced life together through some hard realities of parenting since. Kristi's motherhood story has always been near and dear to my heart, especially that of her miracle 23-week micropreemie, Ava. I love that Kristi shared so openly in this episode about all of her miracles of motherhood. We also spent a lengthy amount of time in fits of hysterical laughter in this episode,

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01:02:40

055 "The Greatest Gift" of Leni, Jack, and Milo:...

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2024/08/20

After nearly a decade without getting pregnant, Katie took conservative treatments to try to improve her fertility. She got pregnant and found out she was pregnant with triplets - a singleton and identical twins - and no one was expecting that to happen! What follows is a series of unexpected tragedies, and Katie's resilience in the face of it all. I am so glad she shared her story on the podcast, and that I have the privilege of introducing you to my friend, Katie Larson. Looking to save money

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054 Moms Can Do Anything: Kay Hopkins

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2024/08/13

Not only did Kay raise littles through Covid, but she also got her PhD while being a mom and working full time in academia. She shares all about her mindset in parenting, what her schedule is like, and how she keeps herself grounded in the middle of it all. Looking to save money on quality, bulk foods? Shop Azure StandardWatch on YouTubeVisit The Motherhood Experience WebsiteFollow us on InstagramFind us on Facebook

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053 The Spectrum of Motherhood: Sarah O'Brien

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2024/08/06

Send us a Text Message.Sarah and I work together and until this episode, I had only heard part of her story as a mother. She has been on quite the journey, mothering three girls, two of whom are on the autism spectrum. Listen in as she shares how she changed her mind about ever being a mom, what it has been like for her, and how she found her village.Check out this Special Needs Cubby BedLooking to save money on quality, bulk foods? Shop Azure StandardWatch on YouTubeVisit The Motherhoo...

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052 Pandemonium Parenting: Natalie Wolfskill

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2024/07/30

Natalie reached out to me after hearing one of her connections on the podcast and offered to share her motherhood journey. I'm glad she did, and I think her story of navigating constant change, chaos, and upheaval but being able to laugh about it and enjoy it today, will encourage you.Looking to save money on quality, bulk foods? Shop Azure StandardWatch on YouTubeVisit The Motherhood Experience WebsiteFollow us on InstagramFind us on Facebook

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051 Fighting for Your Family: Sarah McKinley

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2024/07/23

Sarah McKinley is this week's guest, and we met four years ago when we moved to South Dakota! As a mom of five boys, she has a lot of motherhood stories to tell and profound insights to share. I asked Sarah a question I've been saving just for her about boys and pornography. From hobbits to "embracing the awkward", this episode covers it all. Looking to save money on quality, bulk foods? Shop Azure StandardWatch on YouTubeVisit The Motherhood Experience WebsiteFollow us on InstagramFind ...

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050 Managing Motherhood Season to Season: Erica Eich

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2024/07/16

The season during which Erica and I met was nearly four years ago when we moved here and I needed to find out where to pick up my Azure Standard order. A few conversations later, we realized we shared some of the same life goals, and fast forward a season beyond that, we became close friends! As a mother of six "middles and littles", she has a lovely perspective and I greatly appreciate all she shared in this episode of The Motherhood Experience. I think you will, also!VISIT OUR SPONSOR: What...

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049 Politics, Religion, and Motherhood: Anita Carrette

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2024/07/09

It's far more pleasant than the title gives it credit for. This episode was an absolute delight to record! My first time talking to Anita was through a semi-panicked voicemail I left for her as I was trying to figure out how to get my daughter registered for a week-long event (TeenPact). Her return phone call was not only especially helpful, but she was so endearing and encouraging; I knew I would enjoy any conversation with her later! And I was right. It felt like I was sitting at the feet o...

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048 From Loss to Legacy, One Mom's Fertility Journey:...

The Motherhood Experience ·

2024/07/02

Heather met me when she attended Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support group after moving to the Fargo area. She has a story unlike any you've probably heard before, and I was so grateful she was willing to come on the podcast and share her motherhood journey with all of us. VISIT OUR SPONSOR: What You Didn't Expect in Fertility, Pregnancy & BirthLooking to save money on quality, bulk foods? Shop Azure StandardWatch on YouTubeVisit The Motherhood Experience WebsiteFollow us on InstagramFind...

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