The Motherhood Library

Kaylynn Mourning
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Get exclusive insights in all things womanhood with The Motherhood Library, featuring candid conversations with women from different ages, perspectives, and backgrounds. We breakdown complex topics from menstruation and fertility to childbirth, aging, and the wisdom gained throughout life's stages. This is a podcast by women for women and we’re so glad you’re here!

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Life of a Working Mom: Finding Balance After Maternity Leave

    In this episode we talk about the realities of being a working mom. From navigating the return to work postpartum to finding a rhythm that allows both motherhood and career to coexist. We talk about her experience with postpartum depression, the importance of maintaining a positive outlook through challenging seasons, and the practical things that have helped her find balance.  How to connect to guest @Working_mamas_collective How to connect with me  Instagram @motherhoodlibrary Tiktok @themotherhoodlibrary Email motherhoodlibrary@gmail.com Youtube Kaylynn Mourning  Newsletter *coming soon* Have a Story to Share? I'd love to hear it! Whether it's a funny parenting fail, an awkward date, a birth story, a period horror story, or just something you've learned as a woman, send it my way! Your story could help a woman who is feeling alone. motherhoodlibrary@gmail.com Don't forget If you enjoyed today's conversation, please: Follow the podcast Leave a rating and review  Share this episode with a friend  Tag me on social media if you're listening

  2. 4d ago ·  Bonus

    Chit Chat with the Host

    Hi!! Thank you so much for being here and listening. This is a little chit chat on the happenings of the podcast and updates to come! I am so excited for the direction of where this podcast adventure is taking me and so very thankful to all the love and support I've received! Anywho heres the link to everything, come join me for an episode! https://linktr.ee/motherhoodlibrary

  3. Aug 20

    Who Am I Now? A Story of Matrescence

    In this episode, I sit down with a therapist to talk about her difficult and traumatic transition into motherhood and the journey of working through matrescence. After having another baby and experiencing motherhood from a new perspective, she now uses her story to help other women navigate the challenges of becoming a mother. Resources mentioned  Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth- https://amzn.to/45D3VKt  Spiritual Midwifery- https://amzn.to/4g5YU34 Matrescense- https://amzn.to/4bYG5fO How to connect to guest Instagram: @carolinefearnstherapy https://carolinefearns.co.uk/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAaeHKVmC6NFBd3J1_FQg6LxjHNpLnL7Kdok05ceVDWG369UimvbVX7sioDmoyg_aem_NcIQVURhfvilpNg5_UDphA How to connect with me  Instagram @motherhoodlibrary Tiktok @themotherhoodlibrary Email motherhoodlibrary@gmail.com Newsletter *coming soon* Have a Story to Share? I'd love to hear it! Whether it's a funny parenting fail, an awkward date, a birth story, a period horror story, or just something you've learned as a woman, send it my way! Your story could help a woman who is feeling alone. motherhoodlibrary@gmail.com Don't forget If you enjoyed today's conversation, please: Follow the podcast Leave a rating and review  Share this episode with a friend  Tag me on social media if you're listening

  4. Aug 13

    Living with High Anxiety: Real Talk, Real Hope

    In today's episode we dive into the realities of living with high anxiety while navigating the demands of womanhood. We explore what anxiety can look like in everyday life, practical ways to cope during overwhelming moments, and how to extend yourself grace instead of striving for perfection. Whether you're a mom or simply navigating anxiety in your own journey, this conversation offers honest encouragement, relatable experiences, and reminders that hope and healing are possible, one step at a time.  How to connect to guest Instagram @_graceoverperfection How to connect with me  Instagram @motherhoodlibrary Tiktok @themotherhoodlibrary Email motherhoodlibrary@gmail.com Youtube Kaylynn Mourning  Newsletter *coming soon* Have a Story to Share? I'd love to hear it! Whether it's a funny parenting fail, an awkward date, a birth story, a period horror story, or just something you've learned as a woman, send it my way! Your story could help a woman who is feeling alone. motherhoodlibrary@gmail.com Don't forget If you enjoyed today's conversation, please: Follow the podcast Leave a rating and review  Share this episode with a friend  Tag me on social media if you're listening

  5. Aug 6

    Inside Midwifery: Home Births, Placenta Encapsulation & Natural Pregnancy Care

    This was such a special conversation as I got to sit down with my home birth midwife 7 months postpartum! We talk about why she became a midwife, what families can expect from home birth care, how she prepares parents for birth, and the process and potential benefits of placenta encapsulation. Whether you're curious about home birth or what your options are for your placenta postpartum, this episode is full of wisdom, insight, and encouragement. Resources mentioned  https://www.georgiawomen.org/mary-francis-hill-coley https://www.whynothome.com/ How to connect to guest https://oakclovemidwifery.com/ https://www.instagram.com/oakclovemidwifery?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== https://www.instagram.com/tnplacentaservices?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== How to connect with me  Instagram @motherhoodlibrary Tiktok @themotherhoodlibrary Email motherhoodlibrary@gmail.com Youtube Kaylynn Mourning  Newsletter *coming soon* Have a Story to Share? I'd love to hear it! Whether it's a funny parenting fail, an awkward date, a birth story, a period horror story, or just something you've learned as a woman, send it my way! Your story could help a woman who is feeling alone. motherhoodlibrary@gmail.com Don't forget If you enjoyed today's conversation, please: Follow the podcast Leave a rating and review  Share this episode with a friend  Tag me on social media if you're listening

  6. Jul 30

    Taking a Chance on Dreams and a Second Chance on Love

    Today we're sitting down with a debut author from Nashville to talk about what it takes to chase a lifelong dream while working full-time in the music industry. She shares the inspiration behind her second-chance romance, the journey of bringing her first book to life, and why its themes resonate with so many women. I loved hearing her perspective on womanhood, ambition, and the courage it takes to pursue something you've always dreamed of. Resources mentioned  The Press Tour- https://amzn.to/4fcLVeb How to connect to guest Linktr.ee- https://linktr.ee/cassidyannauthor?utm_source=linktree_profile_share How to connect with me  Instagram @motherhoodlibrary Tiktok @themotherhoodlibrary Email motherhoodlibrary@gmail.com Newsletter *coming soon* Have a Story to Share? I'd love to hear it! Whether it's a funny parenting fail, an awkward date, a birth story, a period horror story, or just something you've learned as a woman, send it my way! Your story could help a woman who is feeling alone. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2zWFwNgvOPl26CJ_tDGpqIkzIsbt-Y2nWxbnXAYDlTygoog/viewform?usp=header Don't forget If you enjoyed today's conversation, please: Follow the podcast Leave a rating and review  Share this episode with a friend  Tag me on social media if you're listening

  7. Jul 23

    The Motherhood No One Prepares Us For: PPD, Autism & Healing

    Motherhood doesn't always look the way we imagined and sometimes that can feel incredibly isolating.  In today's episode we have an honest and vulnerable conversation about postpartum depression, the emotional weight of feeling alone, and what it has been like raising her son, who is on the autism spectrum. She opens up about letting go of expectations, the beauty of embracing who her son truly is, and the resilience she's discovered along the way.  Resources Mentioned  Itscassieblanko: https://www.instagram.com/itscassieblanko?igsh=ZnlleWNhdHRlODlh Autism Coach Carter: https://www.tiktok.com/@autismcoachcarter?_r=1&_t=ZP-98FObSIYQSU How to connect with me  Instagram @motherhoodlibrary Tiktok @themotherhoodlibrary Email motherhoodlibrary@gmail.com Youtube @KaylynnMourning  Newsletter *coming soon* Have a Story to Share? I'd love to hear it! Whether it's a funny parenting fail, an awkward date, a birth story, a period horror story, or just something you've learned as a woman, send it my way! Your story could help a woman who is feeling alone. motherhoodlibrary@gmail.com Don't forget If you enjoyed today's conversation, please: Follow the podcast Leave a rating and review  Share this episode with a friend  Tag me on social media if you're listening

  8. Jul 16

    Finding Yourself in the Chaos

    Emily is a SAHM navigating boys with ADHD, building a photography business, and learning to give herself grace and self care in the middle of the chaos. In today's episode we talk about her postpartum experience from her 1st to her last, we talk about the resources that helped her advocate and gain the patience needed for her as a mom, then we talk about how she manages to run a business while also finding time for herself. This episode is so great from moms in the thick of motherhood wanting to chase their dreams!  Resources mentioned  The Explosive Child- https://amzn.to/4f7d2Zz How to Speak so Little Kids Will Listen- https://amzn.to/4vvsbsv How to Speak so Kids Will Listen- https://amzn.to/44Wh7tp How to connect to guest Photography: Emilyschoolcraftphotography Delicate Hand Beaded Bracelets: Wildfoxbeadco How to connect with me  Instagram @motherhoodlibrary Tiktok @themotherhoodlibrary Email motherhoodlibrary@gmail.com Youtube @KaylynnMourning  Newsletter *coming soon* Have a Story to Share? I'd love to hear it! Whether it's a funny parenting fail, an awkward date, a birth story, a period horror story, or just something you've learned as a woman, send it my way! Your story could help a woman who is feeling alone. motherhoodlibrary@gmail.com Don't forget If you enjoyed today's conversation, please: Follow the podcast Leave a rating and review  Share this episode with a friend  Tag me on social media if you're listening

  9. Jul 16

    Is a Doula a Good Fit For You?

    Today I'm sitting down with Kathie, a doula here in middle Tennessee. We discuss what led her to birth work and how a doula could help you through one of the most transformative seasons of life as a woman. If you're wondering if having a doula at your birth is a good idea this episode is for you! Resources mentioned  The Female Brain- https://amzn.to/3R6zLvh The Male Brain - https://amzn.to/4yvUPwr  Ina Mays Guide to Childbirth - https://amzn.to/4gNZT91 No such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing - https://amzn.to/4eVdlX6 Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage - https://amzn.to/3QMmgRD Mary Francis Hill Coley (midwife who delivered over 3000 babies) - https://www.blackwpc.org/marycoley How to connect to guest If you are in the Tampa FL area and looking for a doula to help support your birth you can reach Kathie on Instagram at mama_nash_doula_services How to connect with me  Instagram @themotherhoodlibrary Tiktok @motherhoodlibrary Email motherhoodlibrary@gmail.com Newsletter *Coming soon* Have a Story to Share? I'd love to hear it! Whether it's a funny parenting fail, an awkward date, a birth story, a period horror story, or just something you've learned as a woman, send it my way! Your story could help a woman who is feeling alone. motherhoodlibrary@gmail.com Don't forget If you enjoyed today's conversation, please: Follow the podcast Leave a rating and review  Share this episode with a friend  Tag me on social media if you're listening

  10. Jul 16

    How to Belong to Something Bigger Than Ourselves

    Charity was a teacher of almost 30 years in a low income area, started/ ran the Special Olympics in her area, and is now on to bigger things with a deeper purpose. Helping people with special needs find housing and live independent lives. I love being able to sit and hear her stories on how we can all belong to something bigger than ourselves and find meaning in the work we do.  Resources mentioned  The Body Keeps the Score- https://amzn.to/4eYxjjW No Such Thing as Bad Weather Just Bad Clothing- https://amzn.to/44WifgB The Let Them Theory- https://amzn.to/3RciZuX We Are Up- https://www.weareup.org/ How to connect with me  Instagram @themotherhoodlibrary Tiktok @motherhoodlibrary Email motherhoodlibrary@gmail.com Youtube @kaylynnmourning  Newsletter *coming soon* Have a Story to Share? I'd love to hear it! Whether it's a funny parenting fail, an awkward date, a birth story, a period horror story, or just something you've learned as a woman, send it my way! Your story could help a woman who is feeling alone. motherhoodlibrary@gmail.com Don't forget If you enjoyed today's conversation, please: Follow the podcast Leave a rating and review  Share this episode with a friend  Tag me on social media if you're listening

  11. Jul 2

    Welcome to The Motherhood Library: Every Woman’s Story Has a place on Our Shelf

    Think of this as a little bookmark before the first chapter. In this trailer, you'll get a sneak peak into what this podcast is all about– a place where women of every age and every stage of life can pull up a chair, share their stories, and remind each other that none of us are walking through womanhood alone.  The first full episode will drop July 23rd and new episodes will be released every Thursday at 9:00 AM. You'll hear heartfelt interviews, honest conversations, plenty of laughs, and a mix of solo episodes where I’ll share my own journey through motherhood, postpartum, and figuring it out one chapter at a time.  So grab your favorite drink, follow along, and get ready to fill your shelf with stories that make you laugh, cry, learn, and feel a little less alone. This is the Motherhood Library where every woman's story has a place on the self

  • 11 Episodes

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About

Get exclusive insights in all things womanhood with The Motherhood Library, featuring candid conversations with women from different ages, perspectives, and backgrounds. We breakdown complex topics from menstruation and fertility to childbirth, aging, and the wisdom gained throughout life's stages. This is a podcast by women for women and we’re so glad you’re here!

Information

  • Creator
    Kaylynn Mourning
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kaylynn Mourning
  • Show Website
    The Motherhood Library