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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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The Ultimate Motherhood Experience: Mary, Mother of...

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2025/12/23

In this special Christmas episode, we reflect on the motherhood of Mary, the mother of Jesus, by reading from Luke 1 and Luke 2 and walking through her journey of faith, surrender, and obedience. From the angel Gabriel’s announcement to the birth of Christ in Bethlehem, this episode highlights Mary’s humble yes to God and how her role as a mother forever changed the course of history. Through Scripture and personal reflection, we explore how Mary’s example continues to inspire Christian mothers

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00:57:11

Becoming a Mission-Driven Mom: Growing in Faith,...

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2025/12/16

💬 Episode Summary:What does it really mean to live as a mission-driven mom? In this inspiring conversation, Audrey Rindlisbacher, founder of Mission Driven Mom, joins host Val Kleppen to share how faith, education, and divine purpose come together to transform a mother’s heart AND her home.Audrey unpacks the principle-based framework that helps women grow spiritually, discover their God-given mission, and lead their families with confidence and conviction. Drawing from years of study, mentorship,

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00:48:32

When Motherhood Feels Overwhelming: Reset Your Home,...

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2025/12/09

Episode: When Motherhood Feels Overwhelming: How to Reset Your Home, Your Mind, and Your ExpectationsGuest: Melissa Schulz , Speaker, Coach, and Founder at melissaschulz.comDo you ever look around and think:“Why does motherhood feel SO HARD… and why does everyone else seem to handle it better?”In today’s episode, Melissa Schulz shares how her early work with troubled and special-needs children equipped her with the exact tools she would need later as a mom of three, two of whom are neurodiverse. She

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00:50:16

Epilepsy and Everyday Heroes: A Mother’s Story of...

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2025/12/02

When your child receives a medical diagnosis, your whole world shifts. In this episode, Val sits down with Constance Lewis, author, mother of three, and creator of the children’s book series celebrating her son, who wears a hero cape for good reason.Constance opens up about the emotional and practical realities of parenting a child with epilepsy while still needing to be present for her other children. She shares what medical motherhood feels like behind the scenes : the fear, the strength you

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00:51:28

When Life Feels Like Too Much: Seeing God’s Presence...

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2025/11/25

When Life Feels Like Too Much: Seeing God’s Presence Through Every Trial💬 Episode Summary:If you’ve ever wondered where God is in the middle of your hardest moments, this conversation will meet you right there.In this episode, Janell Kremer, author, podcaster, and woman of deep faith, shares how she has walked through more trials than most could imagine. From heartbreak to hardship, Janell shares not just what she’s endured, but how she has seen the Lord’s presence in every single season.This isn’t

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00:52:14

Launching Kids With Confidence: Empty Nest Advice for...

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2025/11/18

Jennifer Collins shares how to navigate the emotional ups and downs of kids leaving home, practical ways to redefine your identity, and how to approach this new stage of motherhood as a time of growth (while still embracing the grief). Whether your child is heading off to college, starting a job, or simply moving out, this episode offers compassionate, practical wisdom and encouragement for every mom learning to let go while still loving big.💡 In This Episode, We Talk About:The emotional and

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00:51:01

The Manage-Her Mom: Being a Leader in Life with Aimee...

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2025/11/11

How do you manage a home full of kids and lead multiple successful businesses without losing your peace or purpose? In this episode, Val sits down with Aimee Rickabus, author of The Manage Her, to talk about the powerful connection between managing a home and managing a business.Aimee is a homeschooling mom of six and a serial entrepreneur behind several multi-million-dollar companies. She shares how the same principles that bring order, intention, and success to her businesses are the very ones

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00:53:49

Why Bedtime Feels Like A Battle: Allison Egidi

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2025/11/04

If bedtime has become the hardest part of your day, you’re not alone. In this episode, host Val Kleppen sits down with Allison Egidi, certified childhood sleep coach and founder of sleepandwellnesscoach.com, to talk about why your kids are fighting sleep and what you can do to bring peace back to your household.From grumpy mornings to late-night second winds, Allison helps moms understand what’s really behind bedtime battles. She shares practical, grounded guidance for creating calmer routines,

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00:49:38

114 Living by the Mantras of Life & Motherhood with...

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2025/10/28

In this lively, laughter-filled episode of The Motherhood Experience, host Val Kleppen sits down with Colleen Souza, author of the newly released book Living by the Mantras. Colleen shares her passion for creating special memories, embracing spontaneous fun, and building a home that feels safe, not only for your kids but for their friends, too.Together, Val and Colleen dive into the beauty of living with intention and joy, guided by faith, family values, and the “mantras” that shape our days. From

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00:59:11

113 Grace For the Grieving Mom: Holding Joy & Sorrow...

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2025/10/21

In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, TME host Val sits down with her good friend and fellow loss mom Sara Schultz, a mother of four living children and one precious daughter in heaven, Ruby, who was diagnosed with Trisomy 18.Sara shares her family’s story with raw honesty and grace, from learning Ruby’s diagnosis to the heartbreak of her preterm delivery and passing. Together, we explore what it means to hold both joy and sorrow in motherhood, how grief reshapes a mother’s heart,

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112 A Mother's "Knead" For Daily Bread: Sue Becker

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2025/10/14

Sue Becker (Bread Beckers) is a woman who has changed the lives of thousands of people, myself included.When I heard her share about the history of white flour, the diseases that followed suit, and her inspiring journey of fresh-milled grains, I changed my own tune about what I was feeding my family and my commitment to eating foods the way God designed them to be made.Sue is a mom to 9, grandmother to 19, great grandmother to 1, business owner, teacher, and an advocate for healthy eating the way

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00:43:59

111 Mom to Maya - Author of Maya's Birthday Wish:...

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2025/10/07

In this episode of The Motherhood Experience, I sit down with Nikki McPhetridge, first-time author and mom to Maya, to talk about the inspiration behind her new children’s book, Maya’s Birthday Wish. Nikki shares the story of her faith journey, the struggles she faced during pregnancy, and how those challenges deepened her perspective on motherhood.We also dive into conversations about materialism in today’s culture, the importance of intentional parenting, and the legacies we hope to leave for our

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00:47:47

110 Escaping Abuse & Single Motherhood with Elena...

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2025/09/30

When Elena got married, she said she felt like that was the instant her husband transformed into a different person. She hadn't known or realized he struggled with addiction, and her marriage became nightmarish quickly. And Elena didn't tell anyone until she absolutely had to.Hear how she is now a single mother to her two daughters and what she is learning along the way.elenahuggins.com

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00:54:21

REPLAY: Reckless to Redeemed, Jacque Martin

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2025/09/23

I combined episodes 6 and 7 into one file for your listening/viewing pleasure! Not only was this a fantastic story of faith, but I needed to pull one from the archives this week as I've been under the weather. This was such a rich conversation with Jacque, and I know it will bless you this week!

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00:21:52

109 Straight from the Heart: A Reflection of Today

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2025/09/16

This is me, Val Kleppen, sitting across from you for a conversation I probably should have started before today. If you're wondering how we (the world) got to this place of chaos, or if you're wondering how to navigate as a mother through it, I touch on those things.You're invited to sit with me in the thoughts of it all.

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00:52:12

108: Fearless Finance & Motherhood with Lori Atwood

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2025/09/09

In this inspiring episode, we welcome Lori Atwood, founder of Fearless Finance, mother, and financial educator, who shares how motherhood and business intertwined to shape her life’s work. After having her daughter later in life, Lori knew she wanted to be the primary caregiver while still pursuing meaningful work. Out of that desire, Fearless Finance was born.Lori now equips families with the financial tools and confidence they need to make empowered choices. She talks about:How becoming a mom

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00:41:35

LABOR DAY REPLAY: Two Adoptions Meant to Be Annette...

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2025/09/02

This labor day week, we're revisiting one of Val's favorite episodes from September, 2023. Please enjoy this replay of episode 5 with Annette Schultz, one of the first guest episodes when The Motherhood Experience podcast began!

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00:41:41

107 Draw Near, Surrender

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2025/08/26

One of the sessions from the 2025 VCBC Ladies Retreat, presented by Val Kleppen.

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00:51:56

106 Making the College Dream Come True: How to Get...

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2025/08/19

Is it really possible for teens to attend their dream school without piling on student debt? In this inspiring episode of The Motherhood Experience, Val welcomes Shellee Howard, visionary mom, college admissions expert, and founder of College Ready.Shellee shares her own motherhood journey and how her strength as a planner helped both of her children get into Ivy League schools debt free. For the past 18 years, she has guided thousands of families through the often-overwhelming college admissions

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105 Making Mealtime Simple, Special, and Stress-Free...

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2025/08/12

In this episode, we welcome Melissa Knific: recipe developer, food editor, and passionate advocate for family dinners. She talks about the joy and impact of sharing meals together. Melissa shares how regular family mealtime has strengthened connection in her home, encouraged her kids to try new foods, and created lasting traditions.From creative recipe development to time-saving kitchen hacks, Melissa offers practical strategies for busy moms who want to put delicious, nourishing meals on the table

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