Location:
United States
Description:
Join Gretchen as she shares her life experiences with you. What is it like to be a mother of 8 children? (6 children at home currently). She is 45, a woman of faith who loves connecting with all those she comes in contact with. She has learned a lot about people and their struggles and loves being real and sharing her struggles and how she has gotten through them. As she has gone through grief, loss, and post partum depression, she knows how painful and lonely it can be. Come along on this journey with her and know you are NOT alone.
Language:
English
Episodes
Understanding Suicide
5/3/2022
This episode was recorded October 11, 2021. Iām finally having the courage to publish it. Join me as I express my thoughts and feelings about my grandfatherās suicide. I speak of mental illness, suicide, alcoholism, bipolar, being an adult child of an alcoholic, loss and grief etc. I speak about my spiritual beliefs and how those beliefs helped me understand things a little better. Iām extremely vulnerable as I share these things. I have wanted to share them for so long. If you are...
Duration:00:43:53
A Conversation with my Maggie girl ( and Malachi)
4/7/2022
Listen in on a conversation I have with my 18-year-old. We decided as we were sitting in the parking lot of Baskin Robbins to just record an episode for this podcast and you get to listen in on our ramblings and laughing and goofiness. I hope you enjoy it. I sure did as I listened to it to see you f I wanted to edit some things out or not. Decided to keep it as it is. #ASD #ADHD #motherdaughter
Duration:00:09:51
Covid for Christmas?
12/21/2021
Santa mustāve gotten my gift mixed up with someone elseās. I didnāt ask for Covid for Christmasā¦ or did I? I share with you how I am feeling. The things I am doing that help. Trying to keep it real.. but not too real yet. I canāt drive away my few loyal listeners.. yet. š
Duration:00:13:20
Veterinary Emergency and a PANICK ATTACK
12/11/2021
Listen as I share my week with you. I share some things that triggered me to have a panic attack! I am recognizing more and more about myself. The struggle is REAL and difficult at times. However in this storm (that is my life) the Lord has been and ALWAYS will be my anchor. I NEED JESUS everyday. š
Duration:00:46:45
We Sold our Home! What?!
10/25/2021
The Lord is in the details of our lives! What have I been doing these past couple of weeks? Why did we decide to sell our home? Our boys need a bigger yard. A place to run. Have we found a place? Listen to this story.
Duration:00:15:37
Donāt Give Up on Yourself ā¤ļø
10/5/2021
I share with you my struggles with anxiety and recent depression. Keeping it real. Not edited. Listen in fastest mode. As I just speak from my heart to share with you what Iāve recently experienced. Hormonal imbalance? What does depression feel like? What are some lies that we believe that donāt serve us? Who are you? Do you have support? Do you have mental health challenges like I do? Do you know someone who struggles with anxiety and depression? Bipolar, PTSD, childhood trauma? Are you...
Duration:00:32:45
What Happened to my BODY?
9/29/2021
How can I go from walking/jogging/running 4 miles a day to not being able to walk across the room without having heart palpitations etc. What was going on with my body? I know Iām not alone in my struggles. Letās get through our struggles together! Do you struggle with sugar addiction? Perfectionism? Pain? How are you getting healthy? Do you want to Lose weight? What kind of Diet/Food do you crave and eat?Negative thinking? Do you listen to your body? How are you at navigating our medical...
Duration:00:48:35
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mary Sue (We love and Miss you)
9/27/2021
I wanted to honor my former mother-in-law and wish her a Happy Birthday in heaven. (September 28th) Mary Sue passed away on March 5, 2012 and I have missed her ever since. I invited my daughter Maggie to join me and to share with you some stories about her grandma. She was nine years old when she passed away.
Duration:00:16:07
My 1st Miscarriage
9/26/2021
Listen as I share my experience having a miscarriage when I was a young newlywed. Have you experienced a miscarriage and feel alone? Are grieving a loss? Feeling like your loved ones donāt understand? Depression, anxiety, hormonal changes? I will be sharing more about my losses Iāve had. Love yourself. Your grief is because of the great love you have for your child.
Duration:00:18:59
Iām Back!
9/23/2021
Ladies Iām back and I have a lot to say in future podcasts. Hoping youāll come along with me on this new journey of mine after having major surgery this past Summer.
Duration:00:10:17
30 Days of Dating
8/6/2019
Listen as Brandon and Gretchen share some of their adventures dating for the first 30 days. Gretchen a single Mom with 3 kiddos at the time. How did Brandon feel about that? Laugh along with them as they crack up retelling their stories! Awkward macaroni? Metallica? Another boyfriend? This was āsupposedā to be over after 30 days.
Duration:00:20:38
How Gretchen Met Brandon
6/21/2019
This is the beginning of my life with Brandon. Hear how we met and our first date. Listen as Brandon and I share our story with you. (I do a lot of laughing as we reminisce.)
Duration:00:21:16
Moms HELPING Moms
5/7/2019
Do you have a child with special needs? Have you ever been out in public when your child has a major meltdown and it is hard because you have other children to care for? I wanted to share with you an experience I had today and how I was helped by other Moms when I really needed it!
Duration:00:11:09
Blessed by Kindness Today (Gasoline and Bubbles)
4/15/2019
I was blessed today by 2 very kind gentlemen. So before I call it a day I had to share how they blessed me and my familyās life. **Unedited** ;) Recorded it in one try. ** Hard to tell I know. LOL Thatās how tired I am. My husband said I was a bit meandering. Just keeping it real in this episode tonight. CLARIFICATION I said I had all 6 kiddos with me. I have 8 kiddos, 6 at home still ;)
Duration:00:06:41
Blessed by Angels on Earth
3/30/2019
As I was remembering my divorce gratitude filled my heart for all those who have reached out to me and were so supportive and loving. I share with you a little story that is an example of someone who demonstrates how we can be angels on this earth. Let us all be the evidence of love one towards another.
Duration:00:08:58
MY DIVORCE Where Do We Go From Here?
3/28/2019
Join Gretchen as she shares with you the story of her divorce and how she was guided to where she is today. She found herself as a single mother of three young children not knowing what she was going to do. Hear about the heart break and her struggles as she shares with you how she figured out where to go from there.
Duration:00:11:39
Rare and Beautiful
3/11/2019
Listen while Gretchen introduces herself as she shares why she was named Gretchen. Hear encouragement from this mother of many. Have you ever felt alone? Do you have struggles that are overwhelming at times. Connect with Gretchen who understands how you feel.
Duration:00:06:19
You Are NOT Alone
3/11/2019
What is perimenopause? Are you having a hard time sleeping? Feel like youāre a hormonal mess? Are you in your early 40ās? Are you having a hard time going back to sleep once you wake up? Raising children and experiencing these things?Listen while Gretchen shares a little about her experience with perimenopause. Maybe you can relate and have a good laugh. Remember youāre never alone!
Duration:00:06:28