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“Long story long.” - (Notoriously) Anastasiya We’ll chat about love + marriage, friendship + faith — and all the magic (& mess) in-between. Sharing honest stories from my life- the inspiring highs, the hard seasons that shape us, and the beauty found along the in-between. From dog-mom life to my latest chapter as a Mama, this is a space for heartfelt conversations about growth, grace, and the richness of everyday moments. Because sometimes it’s in the hardest seasons- that we find the biggest blessings. Cheers to the seasons that shape us!

  1. 3d ago

    Ep 2.19 - Moms: It Takes A Village... And Sometimes That Village Costs Money

    One of the biggest lies modern motherhood silently tells us (by constantly showing us) is that we're supposed to do it all ourselves. In this episode, I'm sharing my most recent deep dive: personal capacity and the help you don't see. It's always the perfect storm: my husband's schedule gets crazy, solo parenting becomes the norm, and my lifeline (GMA) goes away on vacation - the trifecta that reminds me I've reached my personal capacity, and this mama needs a village. Every family's village looks different because everyone's circumstances are different. Some spouses work Monday through Friday, 9 to 5, and have consistency in their availability at home, while other families navigate rotating schedules, second and third shifts, or months-long deployments. Sometimes it's spouses, grandparents, or siblings. Other times it's babysitters, daycare, nannies, or au pairs. The problem is, we usually only see the finished picture - not the helping hands behind it. And when we forget that, it's easy to become our own toughest critics. To my fellow moms out there in need of a village, raising their little ones while trying not to lose themselves in the shuffle: you owe it to yourself to build your village if one doesn't live close by. Even if it's just a few precious hours a week.

    Ep 2.19 - Moms: It Takes A Village... And Sometimes That Village Costs Money

  2. Jul 22

    Ep 2.18 - You're Not Depressed, It's Just Not Your Season To Harvest

    A common theme I am noticing amongst friends is feeling like you don't have it "all together" right at this exact moment.. Which made me think long and hard about: are we actually falling behind? Or are we simply living in the midst of a season that's meant for planting instead of harvesting? This week, I'm sharing a perspective that continues to shift my perception of motherhood, ambition, and the pressure to constantly "keep up." Sometimes the season you're in isn't meant to produce immediate, visible results, it's meant to go deeper and be nurtured so it can grow roots. In this episode, we talk about: Why you're not depressed... you're just living through a season of sowing instead of harvesting.How your casual scrolling is contributing to your stress more than you realize.Learning to embrace broken progress instead of waiting for perfect conditions.Navigating pregnancy, motherhood, and giving yourself permission to slow down.The biblical reminder from Ecclesiastes that every season has a purpose!!My thoughts on Cancel Me If You Can by Dave Portnoy and Open Book by Jessica Simpson.Baby name updates, my favorite motherhood journal, and my latest watch... an oldie but goodie: Real Housewives of New Jersey. Seasons 1 & 2!If you've been feeling discouraged lately, I hope this episode reminds you that growth isn't always visible. Some of the most important work God is doing in your life happens beneath the surface.

    Ep 2.18 - You're Not Depressed, It's Just Not Your Season To Harvest

  3. Jul 14

    Ep 2.17 - Finding My Rhythm Again

    It's been 4 weeks since I last sat down to record a podcast and that's thanks to our whirlwind of a past month. Pre-recording a few episodes and then disassembling the podcast room to set up a guest room for out-of-state relatives = the catalyst for so many good things, but the podcast took an (unintentional) backseat! Two weddings, a Jack Johnson bucket-list concert, hosting family & friends, great-grandma's birthday, and somehow we ended the month with a mini excavator in our backyard! At 23 weeks pregnant I am reminded once again that you can't pour from an empty cup. If you have a kick-ass day where you crush your to-do list AND THEN some, that's just called borrowing tomorrow's energy, today, and you'll pay for it the next day. There's good news and bad news: the good news is my toddler sleeps in till 9am. The bad news is she goes to bed between 10-11pm and at 1 year old I'm pretty sure that's illegal.Lastly, we dive into a bunch of books I am currently listening to, just finished & are cued up on my Audible. Dave Portnoy, Jessica Simpson, Spencer Pratt, and many more. This season of life has me reaching for stories instead of business books. P.s. If any listeners have any girl name suggestions that pair well with Magnolia, send them our way!

    Ep 2.17 - Finding My Rhythm Again

  4. Jun 24

    Ep 2.16 - Husbands POV - SAHM

    Matt's back for this week's episode and we're talking about the SAHM transition from his side! He shares how he saw this coming way before I did, how we (he) thought through the finances, and what the past month has actually looked like for our family with Mom home and fully present. If this is a season your family is navigating too: we've saved a seat for you!

    Ep 2.16 - Husbands POV - SAHM

  5. Jun 16

    Ep 2.15 - Baby #2 Is A ...

    Matt's back and together we're revealing the gender of baby #2! We take you through our headspace leading up to our 20-week anatomy scan, what changed in having us (me mostly, lol) decide to find out the gender, and how our ultrasound tech intentionally or unintentionally dropped the news at the end of our appointment. We're so grateful for a perfectly healthy baby despite being SO sick this pregnancy and are excited to see Magnolia blossom and bond with her future sibling!

    Ep 2.15 - Baby #2 Is A ...

  6. Jun 9

    Ep 2.14 - SAHM Week 1: Tick Season, Tantrums & $500/mo on Dog Food??

    Week one as an official stay at home mom, and let's just say God knew Mom needed to be home. First day: waking up to not one, but TWO ticks stuck to Magnolia's head. (And we do tick checks like it's our job around here!!) Then a bottle regression out of left field, right when we were SO close to kicking the habit, and then realizing we've been spending $500/month on just our dog's food. Time to audit our life! No time like the present to step into the season I was resisting, but that God was gently nudging me into all along. We get into why our twenties are kind of designed for the chaos we put ourselves through, the flooding of peace that comes when you stop clawing at your old identity and let yourself become who you're meant to be, and why being present for even the hardest moments is starting to feel more like a gift than anything else.

    Ep 2.14 - SAHM Week 1: Tick Season, Tantrums & $500/mo on Dog Food??

  7. May 31

    Ep 2.13 - Not All Motherhood Is Created Equal

    This week I'm getting into something that has been on my mind for a while: the idea that not all motherhood is created equal, and why that matters. I talk about officially stepping away from my job and what it's taken to fully accept that this is my season to be home, especially with a toddler, a second pregnancy, and some pretty intense solo parenting while Matt was working over 100 hours for multiple weeks in a row. We talk mental load, the notorious laundry pile, the nightly dishes ritual, and giving myself continued grace through all of it. We dive into the social media side of MOM culture… how it starts as a point of connection and relatability, then morphs into quiet, under-the-radar comparison. I found that keeping yourself in a sober mind when it comes to yours & your family unique circumstances is the key to making it out unscathed. I wrap up with a passage in The Magnolia Story by Joana Gains that cracked me wide open - reminding me its my season to trust Gods timing, especially when He’s calling me away from something I really love, but promising me something even better in return. If you’re an empathic cryer- get your tissues ready!

    Ep 2.13 - Not All Motherhood Is Created Equal

  8. May 27

    Ep 2.12 - Ladies, Marry The Provider

    In this episode, I'm getting real about the season of life Matt and I are in right now: pregnancy, sacrifice, and the kind of teamwork that most people don't show on social media. I want to talk about what it actually means to marry a provider because it's not the "never work a day in your life" fantasy you see online. It's choosing a partner who doesn't take no for an answer, who gets up, & gets after it, day after day after day. And the role of the wife? Showing up just as hard at home. Keeping the house running, the kids/pets covered, and the foundation solid- because a provider needs a partner, not a passenger. I also get into gender disappointment, why I changed my mind about finding out the baby's gender, and the conviction I felt about it after scrolling through my feed one afternoon. Oh yeah, and laundry? It’s still Mt Everest over here!

    Ep 2.12 - Ladies, Marry The Provider
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“Long story long.” - (Notoriously) Anastasiya We’ll chat about love + marriage, friendship + faith — and all the magic (& mess) in-between. Sharing honest stories from my life- the inspiring highs, the hard seasons that shape us, and the beauty found along the in-between. From dog-mom life to my latest chapter as a Mama, this is a space for heartfelt conversations about growth, grace, and the richness of everyday moments. Because sometimes it’s in the hardest seasons- that we find the biggest blessings. Cheers to the seasons that shape us!

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  • Creator
    anastasiya goretaya-mclinden
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Anastasiya Goretaya-McLinden
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    the anastasiya podcast