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One Tough Momma

Christine Siddens

Sometimes, being a mom is tough. This podcast delves into the more complex topics of motherhood and sometimes the mundane. We will talk about loss, special needs, mental health, adoption, homeschooling, isolation, adult children, and large families, all while relying on Jesus. Get ready to laugh, be encouraged, and need a few tissues.

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All Episodes

00:13:15

It's Been One Year! Ep.28

One Tough Momma ·

2025/10/29

Celebrating one year since I launched One Tough Momma Podcast! Come hear about my journey into podcasting, building my confidence, overcoming challenges, and what I have to say on various topics. What are my future plans for One Tough Momma?Intro/Outro Music: / @nathansenger Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/18XrBi4...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Affiliates:ThredUP: 45% off your first order, plus free shipping. https://www.thredup.com/r/IYGJ0BSeven Weeks

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00:58:46

Eyes Wide Open R.A.D. with Keri Williams Ep. 27

One Tough Momma ·

2025/10/15

Reactive attachment disorder (RAD) is a childhood psychiatric disorder described as a condition affecting social functioning in many adopted children. I sat down with Keri Williams to discuss her personal story and experience as a mother to two adopted children with RAD. We also talked about understanding Reactive Attachment Disorder, the impact of RAD on children and families, and the emotional toll on parents and siblings. The complexities of Diagnosing RAD, finding hope and support for families

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We Said Yes! Adoption Story Pt 3 Ep. 26

One Tough Momma ·

2025/10/10

Everyone has different reasons for their decision to adopt. Here is part three of our adoption story. Meetings, paperwork, waiting, and more waiting, we finally get to say yes to our sibling group of four and bring them home.Intro/Outro music: / @nathansenger Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/18XrBi4...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Affiliates:ThredUP: 45% off your first order, plus free shipping. https://www.thredup.com/r/IYGJ0BSeven Weeks Coffee:

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01:14:37

Hope for Postpartum Ep 25

One Tough Momma ·

2025/09/24

"According to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 in 8 women (12-16%) experience symptoms of PPD within the first year after giving birth." Postpartum depression and baby blues used to be a topic left behind closed doors. It was misunderstood and very underreported. Although this is still true, it is becoming increasingly recognized and easier to discuss. Join me as I talk to my daughter about postpartum depression and baby blues. She has

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00:28:34

Adoption Story pt 2 Ep 24

One Tough Momma ·

2025/09/10

Everyone has different reasons for their decision to adopt. Here is part two of our adoption story. After many closed doors and waiting, listen in as I share how we finally met our kids. It includes the western movie sets, hot dogs, goatheads, and more.Intro/Outro music: / @nathansenger Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/18XrBi4...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Affiliates:ThredUP: 45% off your first order, plus free shipping.

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00:39:38

"Trusting Timothy" Author Interview

One Tough Momma ·

2025/08/27

"Trusting Timothy: A Book About Cheating" is such an important, must-have book, written by a solid christian homeschooling family. This very thought-out children's book will bring encouragement, guidance, and strength to kids, teens, parents, and even grandparents. Listen in as the Bryant family and I discuss the importance of family, integrity, homeschooling, God, and how foundational the word of God is to every christians walk.Find the Bryant Family and "Trusting Timothy"

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00:11:01

Crunchy Christians Ep. 22

One Tough Momma ·

2025/08/13

Can christians be crunchy and keep their focus? Can "crunchiness" become an idol? How is being a christian and being crunchy alike? Join me as we discuss these topics.Intro/Outro music: / @nathansenger Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/18XrBi4...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Affiliates:ThredUP: 45% off your first order, plus free shipping. https://www.thredup.com/r/IYGJ0BSeven Weeks Coffee: https://snwbl.io/seven-weeks-coffee/C...Stone and Spear:

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00:00:49

Boyhood Under Siege

One Tough Momma ·

2025/08/09

Do you have sons, grandsons, or work with boys? This book is a must read.

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00:00:51

Hope for Those with Prodigals

One Tough Momma ·

2025/08/08

Do you have a prodigal child? This book by Ruth Bell Graham is encouragement for your soul.

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00:00:47

Foster Care to Success

One Tough Momma ·

2025/08/07

While the end is good, Hope's Boy is a heartbreaking story of a young boy's journey in the foster care system.

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00:32:03

Why Adoption part 1 Ep 21

One Tough Momma ·

2025/07/30

Everyone has different reasons for the why behind their decision to adopt. Here is part one of our story. It is long and starts way back. I share the decades long adoption journey that got us to where we are today.Intro/Outro music: / @nathansenger Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/18XrBi4...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Affiliates:ThredUP: 45% off your first order, plus free shipping. https://www.thredup.com/r/IYGJ0BSeven Weeks Coffee:

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00:39:57

You Need to Read This Ep. 20

One Tough Momma ·

2025/07/16

Hear about a real life story that is stranger than fiction, a story from foster care, hope for those who love a prodigal, from a mom with an estranged adult child, lessons from Miss Manners, raising boys, a story of forgiveness and mercy, and a must read new release. Intro/Outro music: / @nathansenger Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/18XrBi4...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Affiliates:ThredUP: 45% off your first order, plus free shipping.

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00:28:49

9 Things You Need Ep. 19

One Tough Momma ·

2025/07/03

Homeschooling can seem overwhelming, especially with all of the "must haves", "essentials" that you seem to need. Let's talk and really see what you need to start on your homeschooling journey. My goal is to encourage you to take that step, jump in and start homeschooling.Intro/Outro Music: / @nathansenger Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/18XrBi4zfqlWqatd5Yhsxa?si=bxfezMsmQZqzE_uXlEZajwApple Podcasts:

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00:21:48

9 Things You Don't Need in Your Homeschool Ep. 18

One Tough Momma ·

2025/06/18

You really don't need any of these for your homeschool. Thinking about homeschooling your kids, just getting started and don't know what you need? Social media can make it seem like you need so much that homeschooling can seem overwhelming. Let's take a closer look at what you don't need to homeschool. I break down things I have bought for our homeschool over the years, things I have fallen for and really didn't need. But, what about the latest trend? Nope. What about equipment

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00:31:18

We Lost Our Baby Ep. 17

One Tough Momma ·

2025/06/03

After years of undiagnosed female and fertility issues, we finally conceived, only to go into pre-term labor. Our first born was born too early, born before medical advancements they have today that could have saved our baby. Hear is our story of infertility, pregnancy, and pregnancy/infant loss. Listen as I share hope and healing after the devasting pain of infertility struggles and lossing our baby.Intro/Outro music: https://www.youtube.com/@NathanSengerAffiliates:Seven Weeks Coffee:

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00:52:32

Getting Divorced Ep. 16

One Tough Momma ·

2025/05/18

Getting divorced, separating and the many affects it can have on your kids. I cover a lot of areas and ways divorce and separation affects children. Join me as I talk about how my parents divorce affected my life and still affects my life. I also talk about how divorce and separating seems to be happening more and more. I talk about the rejection, trust issues, God's love and more. There is hope and strength.Intro/Outro Music: / @nathansenger Affiliates:Seven Weeks Coffee:

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True Crime, History and More Ep 15

One Tough Momma ·

2025/05/06

As promised, I review some of the many audiobooks I have listened over the years. Come see what some of my favorite audiobooks are. Who are some of my favorite authors? From the Olympics to Sociapth to Gone With the Wind's Mammy. John Grisham to C.S.Lewis. What are your favorite books?Intro/Outro Music: / @nathansenger Affiliates:Seven Weeks Coffee: https://snwbl.io/seven-weeks-coffee/C...Stone and Spear: 20% OFF coupon CHRISTINESIDDENHerbal Roots:

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00:12:23

Adopting-Stomach & Food Issues

One Tough Momma ·

2025/04/01

Considering adopting? Just started to foster? Just adopted? Listen in on my second podcast in a series covering adoption and the things we didn't know before adopting.Intro/Outro Music: / @nathansenger Affiliates:Seven Weeks Coffee: https://snwbl.io/seven-weeks-coffee/C...Stone and Spear: 20% OFF coupon CHRISTINESIDDENHerbal Roots: https://herbalrootssupplements.com/?r...Toups and Co Organics: https://toupsandco.com/christinesiddensConnect with me on:Instagram: / onetoughmommapod Email:

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00:20:10

Adoption Siblings vs Singles

One Tough Momma ·

2025/03/16

Considering adopting siblings? Want to know the pros and cons of adopting siblings vs. singles? Listen in on my first podcast in a series covering adoption and the things we didn't know before adopting.Intro/Outro Music: / @nathansenger Affiliates:Seven Weeks Coffee: https://snwbl.io/seven-weeks-coffee/C...Stone and Spear: 20% OFF coupon CHRISTINESIDDENHerbal Roots: https://herbalrootssupplements.com/?r...Toups and Co Organics: https://toupsandco.com/christinesiddensConnect with me

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00:49:11

Book Review 2 Ep. 12

One Tough Momma ·

2025/03/09

Fellow bookworms, join me as I review the books I read in the second half of 2024. Intro/Outro Music: / @nathansenger Affiliates:Seven Weeks Coffee: https://snwbl.io/seven-weeks-coffee/C...Stone and Spear: 20% OFF coupon CHRISTINESIDDENHerbal Roots: https://herbalrootssupplements.com/?r...Toups and Co Organics: https://toupsandco.com/christinesiddens

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