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From Infertility to Full Circle Healing Episode 1

From Infertility to Full Circle Healing

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Kelsey:

Today's episode is all about why I'm here, why I started this podcast, and why I decided that today, Mother's Day, was the day it needed to launch. Spoiler alert, it's personal, it's heartfelt, and it's rooted in a decade long journey that changed my life forever.

Kelsey:

Welcome to motherhood, the best job in the world. I'm your host, Kelsey Redd, a stay at home mom just like you, sharing practical parenting tips so you can find ultimate joy in mothering. I have felt such an urgency to get this podcast going.

Kelsey:

Even amidst the sometimes crippling feelings of imposter syndrome, I have been driven by the determination to get this out to you all today. Mother's Day is a perfect day to honor the sacred role of mothers and to celebrate all the women who have shaped us and nurtured us throughout our lives. I am so passionate about the role of mothers and it feels like I needed to celebrate that today and I wanted to launch this podcast with all the energy of this celebration and honoring and the sacred space for mothers. These are the exact themes that I hope to weave into every episode of Motherhood, the best job in the world. But there's another reason and it's a little more personal.

Kelsey:

I feel like this podcast launch today has brought me full circle in my journey of struggle and healing. Mother's Day hasn't always been easy for me. In fact, there's been many years that I didn't want to even acknowledge Mother's Day. For years and years and years, it was a day that brought a mix of hope and heartbreak, but mostly heartbreak and pain. Because for over a decade, I walked the painful road of infertility.

Kelsey:

And that's why my passion and appreciation for motherhood is as strong as it is. And that's really what began this whole journey to this podcast. Let me take you back. For over ten years, my husband and I dreamed of starting a family. We prayed, we planned, we went through countless doctor's appointments, treatments, moments of holding our breath hoping this would be the month.

Kelsey:

There were tears, and questions, and grief and pain. Times that I wondered if I would ever get to hold my own child. Infertility is a journey that really tests your heart, your faith, and your strength in ways I can't even describe. And because I've been through it, I have a very acute sensitivity to anyone whose path to motherhood looks different than they imagined it would. Because of the experiences I've gone through, I learned some profound lessons.

Kelsey:

I learned that motherhood isn't just about giving birth, it's about love, sacrifice, and the fierce determination to create a family no matter how that family comes to be. My years of infertility shaped me. I spent my career trying to make meaning out of this suffering by opening a private practice that focused on infertility counseling, and counseling women with perinatal mood disorders. And when I finally was able to start my own family, through the help of medical technology, I eventually had twins born through IVF. And because of the challenges leading up to it, I cherish every moment of motherhood in a way I don't think I would have otherwise.

Kelsey:

When I finally did hold my children in my arms, after all the waiting and all the heartache, it was like the world shifted. I knew from the time I was born that motherhood was all I wanted to do. And after it eluded me for so many years, and then I was finally granted the privilege, I decided then and there that motherhood was the greatest gift, the hardest job, but the most beautiful calling that I would ever have. And I knew I wanted to share that passion with others. So that's why I'm here.

Kelsey:

That's why I'm on this podcast. And that's why I'm so passionate about sharing this with you. Motherhood, the best job in the world isn't just a catchy title. It's my truth. I believe motherhood is a sacred role.

Kelsey:

Whether you're a biological mom, an adoptive mom, a foster mom, a stepmom, or a woman who nurtures others with a mother's heart. I want this to be a space where we can celebrate every story, the triumphs and even the messy moments.

Kelsey:

I experienced postpartum depression after my twins were born despite everything that I'm telling you about how grateful I was and how much I appreciated the opportunity. I still felt the hormonal and biological reaction to such a huge shift in my reality when it came to parenting these two babies. So I understand both sides of it.

Kelsey:

I know that we can love and be grateful and cherish the opportunity to be a mother, and we can also feel like we're drowning and suffering and feel depressed and anxious about this mothering journey. But I want this to be a place of hope. So if you're listening and you're in the thick of infertility, loss, or waiting for your own miracle, I see you. And I've been there. And I want you to know that your journey matters.

Kelsey:

And your love is already making you a mother in so many ways. So what can you expect from motherhood, the best job in the world? Each episode will explore the highs and lows of motherhood, everything from parenting tips, to self care for moms, to stories that make us laugh and cry as you can tell we're already crying. I promise to keep it real because motherhood is too wild for anything less than that. And I want to hear from you.

Kelsey:

My dream is for this podcast to be a community where your stories are heard. I would love for you to reach out to me. So as we wrap up this first episode, I want to leave you with a little challenge. This Mother's Day, take a moment to honor a mother in your life. Whether it's your own mother, or a mom friend, send us text, give a hug, or say a thank you.

Kelsey:

Let's spread the love that makes motherhood so special. But take a moment as well to honor the cute little humans in your life that give you the title of mother. What a blessing it is to be involved in their lives. What a beautiful thing it is to be raising the future generation. What a sacred responsibility we have in regards to these little people that we get to influence.

Kelsey:

If you're already loving this podcast, please subscribe, leave a review and share it with a friend. You can find me on Instagram or wherever you listen to your podcast. I would love to hear from you to hear your stories, to hear what you need, to hear what's going well in your life. That's it for episode number one of motherhood, the best job in the world. Thank you for joining me on this Mother's Day launch.

Kelsey:

I'm Kelsey Redd, and I'm so grateful to be on this journey with you. So until next time, remember, you're doing the best job in the world. If this episode has added any value to your life, please reach out to me. I would love to connect with you. Find me on social media or click on the podcast website.

Kelsey:

I'll see you next time on Motherhood, the best job in the world.

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