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Made to Mother

Join Tess & Carissa, two faith-filled moms navigating the mess and magic of motherhood with humor and heart. From prayer-filled meltdowns to laugh-out-loud parenting fails, we’re keeping it real—and relying on God’s grace along the way! 🎙️

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45: Personalized Nutrition for Busy Moms with...

Made to Mother ·

2025/11/14

In this week’s episode of Made to Mother, we sit down with special guest Stephanie Darby, a registered dietitian who specializes in personalized testing to help moms identify their unique nutritional needs and deficiencies. Stephanie shares how individualized health data can simplify wellness for overwhelmed moms and offers practical insight into what most women are missing when it comes to their everyday nutrition.We also dive into her number one tip for busy moms (and it’s surprisingly simple!),

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01:04:56

43: Mom-Approved Must Haves: Favorite Baby Items That...

Made to Mother ·

2025/11/10

This week on Made to Mother, we’re sharing our favorite baby must-haves—plus some of yours! From tried-and-true essentials to unexpected favorites, this episode is all about discovering what works (and what doesn’t) for different families. Every mom and baby are unique, and we love celebrating that! Tune in for a fun, honest chat to help you find new ideas, fresh perspectives, and maybe your next favorite baby item. 👶✨💬 We want to hear from you! Have a story, question, want to leave a review, or

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00:37:28

44: Silly, Spooky, and So Relatable: Mom Moments Edition

Made to Mother ·

2025/11/10

Our annual Spooky Mom Moments episode is back! 🎃 We’re sharing funny, silly, and just-a-little-scary stories from motherhood — the kind that make you laugh (and maybe cringe) after the fact. A lighthearted listen to get you in the Halloween spirit. We hope everyone has a fun and safe night!💬 We want to hear from you! Have a story, question, want to leave a review, or idea you'd love to hear on the podcast? Submit it here — funny, heartfelt, real — we welcome it all. You might even hear it in a

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00:37:42

44: Silly, Spooky, and So Relatable: Mom Moments Edition

Made to Mother ·

2025/10/31

Our annual Spooky Mom Moments episode is back! 🎃 We’re sharing funny, silly, and just-a-little-scary stories from motherhood — the kind that make you laugh (and maybe cringe) after the fact. A lighthearted listen to get you in the Halloween spirit. We hope everyone has a fun and safe night!💬 We want to hear from you! Have a story, question, want to leave a review, or idea you'd love to hear on the podcast? Submit it here — funny, heartfelt, real — we welcome it all. You might even hear it in a

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00:55:51

42: Motherhood, Prayer, and Purpose: A Conversation...

Made to Mother ·

2025/10/31

This week on Made to Mother, we’re joined by a special guest — Tania Kohler, founder of Marriage Mania Ministry on Instagram and TikTok. Tania recently released her 31-day devotional, Follow Me As I Follow Christ: A Mother’s Prayer and Fasting Devotional, and we were honored to hear the heart behind it.Together, we talked about what inspired her to write this devotional, shared quotes that deeply touched us, and opened up about our own testimonies in Christ. We discussed humility in motherhood, the

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01:05:11

43: Mom-Approved Must Haves: Favorite Baby Items That...

Made to Mother ·

2025/10/29

This week on Made to Mother, we’re sharing our favorite baby must-haves—plus some of yours! From tried-and-true essentials to unexpected favorites, this episode is all about discovering what works (and what doesn’t) for different families. Every mom and baby are unique, and we love celebrating that! Tune in for a fun, honest chat to help you find new ideas, fresh perspectives, and maybe your next favorite baby item. 👶✨💬 We want to hear from you! Have a story, question, want to leave a review, or

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01:07:49

43: Mom-Approved Must Haves: Favorite Baby Items That...

Made to Mother ·

2025/10/24

This week on Made to Mother, we’re sharing our favorite baby must-haves—plus some of yours! From tried-and-true essentials to unexpected favorites, this episode is all about discovering what works (and what doesn’t) for different families. Every mom and baby are unique, and we love celebrating that! Tune in for a fun, honest chat to help you find new ideas, fresh perspectives, and maybe your next favorite baby item. 👶✨💬 We want to hear from you! Have a story, question, want to leave a review, or

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00:58:42

42: Motherhood, Prayer, and Purpose: A Conversation...

Made to Mother ·

2025/10/23

This week on Made to Mother, we’re joined by a special guest — Tania Kohler, founder of Marriage Mania Ministry on Instagram and TikTok. Tania recently released her 31-day devotional, Follow Me As I Follow Christ: A Mother’s Prayer and Fasting Devotional, and we were honored to hear the heart behind it.Together, we talked about what inspired her to write this devotional, shared quotes that deeply touched us, and opened up about our own testimonies in Christ. We discussed humility in motherhood, the

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00:58:42

43: Motherhood as Ministry with Tania Kohler

Made to Mother ·

2025/10/18

This week on Made to Mother, we’re joined by a special guest — Tania Kohler, founder of Marriage Mania Ministry on Instagram and TikTok. Tania recently released her 31-day devotional, Follow Me As I Follow Christ: A Mother’s Prayer and Fasting Devotional, and we were honored to hear the heart behind it.Together, we talked about what inspired her to write this devotional, shared quotes that deeply touched us, and opened up about our own testimonies in Christ. We discussed humility in motherhood, the

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00:30:04

41: Messages of Peace: Our Favorite General...

Made to Mother ·

2025/10/10

This week, Tess and Carissa share some of their favorite messages from the most recent General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We loved the recurring themes of peace, remembering our divine identity as children of God, and the power of Christ in our everyday lives. Many talks also reminded us to focus on family and connection—something that truly resonated with us as mothers. 💛 We’d love to hear which talks stood out to you! Links to the ones we mentioned are below,

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00:51:46

40: Advice, Future Dreams & Two Truths and a Lie

Made to Mother ·

2025/10/03

In this episode, Tess and Carissa wrap up answering your listener questions—from the advice we wish we had (and hadn’t!) followed, to thoughts on co-sleeping, exercising during pregnancy, and more. We also share where we imagine ourselves five years from now and end things with a lighthearted game of Two Truths and a Lie. It’s a mix of real talk, personal stories, and plenty of laughs!💬 We want to hear from you! Have a story, question, want to leave a review, or idea you'd love to hear on the

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00:28:32

39: Homemade & Affordable: Bread, Cleaners, and More

Made to Mother ·

2025/09/26

This week, Tess and Carissa are sharing some of their favorite DIY recipes—simple, affordable swaps that have become staples in their homes. From homemade bread to laundry detergent, deodorant, all-purpose cleaner, and more, we chat about how fun and rewarding it can be to make things yourself. No judgment at all if you prefer store-bought (we do too sometimes!); we just wanted to pass along ideas that we’ve loved. We’d also love to hear your favorite DIY recipes—share them with us, and keep an eye

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00:41:01

38: Baby Name Stories: The Meanings, Memories &...

Made to Mother ·

2025/09/19

Tess and Carissa asked you to share your baby name stories—and wow, did you deliver! From sentimental family names to creative twists, we loved hearing what inspired your choices. And since Tess still hasn’t picked a name for her baby, we got your help with that too. It’s a lighthearted, meaningful episode about the names that shape our families.💬 We want to hear from you!Have a story, question, want to leave a review, or idea you'd love to hear on the podcast? Submit it here — funny,

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00:18:06

39: God-Esteem: The Key to Loving Yourself and Others

Made to Mother ·

2025/09/11

Carissa talks about the difference between self-esteem and God-esteem seeing ourselves through the eyes of our Heavenly Father. When we learn to love ourselves as He loves us, we are able to love and appreciate others more fully. In this episode, Carissa shares scriptures, personal reflections, and insights from Church leaders, including President Ezra Taft Benson’s talk The Dignity of Self (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/04/the-dignity-of-self?lang=eng) and Elder

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01:03:16

38: Trusting Your Gut: The Controversial Choices That...

Made to Mother ·

2025/09/05

In this honest and down-to-earth episode of Made to Mother, Tess and Carissa dive into some of the more controversial parenting choices — the ones that raise eyebrows but actually worked for real moms. We asked our audience: “What controversial things have you done as a mom that worked for you?” — and your answers did not disappoint.From driving while breastfeeding 🚗🍼, to cosleeping 🛏️, barefoot toddlers 👣, and even the breastmilk pitcher method — we explore the unfiltered side of motherhood and

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01:05:05

37: If We Only Knew: Advice for Our Pre-Mom Selves

Made to Mother ·

2025/08/27

Carissa and Tess dive into listener-submitted questions about the things they wish they had known before becoming moms. They share honest reflections, practical habits to build in preparation, and the advice they'd give their past selves if they could go back.While nothing truly prepares someone for motherhood, this episode offers relatable insights, a few laughs, and heartfelt encouragement for anyone on the path to or through motherhood. It's a candid conversation about expectations,

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00:14:17

36: God’s View vs. Ours: Finding True Worth in Christ

Made to Mother ·

2025/08/21

With Tess out sick this week, this solo episode dives into a powerful conversation around spiritual beauty, self-worth, and how God truly sees us—not defined by our shortcomings, but by His grace and love. It’s a reminder that while we all go through hard seasons and often feel like we’re falling short, our identity and value remain secure in Christ.The episode also introduces the idea of motherhood as a ministry, encouraging listeners to reflect on its purpose and impact. A future episode may

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00:47:23

35: Anchored in Christ: Peace in the Storm

Made to Mother ·

2025/08/13

In this episode of Made to Mother, we talk about finding peace in the middle of life’s storms by keeping our focus on Christ. We share personal stories, meaningful scriptures, and reflect on how we can be a source of peace to those around us. 🌿Peace isn’t the absence of trouble—it’s the presence of Jesus.What helps you stay anchored when life feels overwhelming?💬 We want to hear from you!Have a story, question, want to leave a review, or idea you'd love to hear on the podcast? Submit it here —

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00:23:55

34: Accidental Texts : Cringe, Laugh, Repeat

Made to Mother ·

2025/07/23

On this week’s episode of the Made to Mother podcast, we’re diving into the world of accidental texts! The ones we’ve sent by mistake and the unforgettable ones shared by our listeners. From awkward slip-ups to laugh-out-loud moments, this episode is full of relatable fun. Because let’s be honest, who hasn’t sent a text they wish they could take back? We hope you enjoy this fun, lighthearted episode to brighten your week!💬 We want to hear from you!Have a story, question, want to leave a review, or

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00:52:24

34. Life Lately: Pregnancy, Loss, and New Beginnings 💛

Made to Mother ·

2025/07/16

his week on Made to Mother, we're keeping it real and catching you up on all the things. Tess shares about her current pregnancy and navigating Hyperemesis Gravidarum (again), and Carissa opens up about experiencing another miscarriage around Mother's Day. We also chat about moving, life changes, and the excitement (and chaos) of building our new podcast studio! No script, just two friends talking through the highs and lows of this season. 💬✨💬 We want to hear from you!Have a story,

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