Christy’s mini-Podcast: New Mom and Struggling

Christy Rahel
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  • Personal Journals

Meet Christy, a new mom to Emmanuel, their family’s miracle sensation. Emerging from a season of infertility, depression, and anxiety herself, Christy finally sees the storm clouds disappearing. Listen to her unfiltered and authentic thoughts as she navigates the joys and struggles of motherhood—short and sweet, just like her attention span.

  1. 04/14/2025

    Episode 13: "Hold Me Not"

    In this episode, Christy opens up about a common yet often unspoken parenting challenge - how some adults take it personally when her son, Emanzee, doesn't want to be held. She reflects on why people are eager to cuddle babies but rarely engage in playful interactions that build connection. Amid these musings, Christy celebrates Emanzee's incredible developmental journey, sharing heartwarming updates on his ever-expanding vocabulary and the joy of witnessing his curiosity in action. This episode is a mix of thought-provoking insights and proud mom moments that every parent will relate to!

  2. 04/03/2025

    Episode 12: Birthday Bliss and Toddler Tantrums: A Dominican Republic Adventure?"

    In this heartfelt episode, Christy reflects on her memorable birthday trip to the Dominican Republic, where she enjoyed quality time with her parents and treasured moments watching them bond with her son, Emanzee. She candidly shares the joys and challenges of the vacation, including Emanzee's hitting phases and the emotions she experienced when handling these moments in public. It's an honest and relatable conversation about family, patience, and personal growth.

  3. 01/16/2025

    Episode 11: "Winter Storming"

    In this episode, Christy reflects on snow days from her 90s childhood, dealing with a recent winter storm in DFW, and how she and her husband (barely) managed to juggle work and parenting their son as daycare was closed due to the winter storm.

  4. 01/01/2025

    Episode 10: 2024 Reflections of Struggle & Gratitude

    In this episode, Christy looks back on the challenging moments of 2024, expresses her gratitude for what she has, and looks forward with hope to 2025.

  5. 09/08/2024

    Mini-Series: "How Emmanuel Came to Be" - The Embryo Transfer Process

    In this episode, Christy shares the reasons behind her delay in publishing, her fears and the outcomes of the embryo transfer process.

  6. 08/28/2024

    Mini-Series: "How Emmanuel Came to Be" - The Fertility Treatment Journey

    In the second episode of this mini-series, Christy shares her journey through various fertility treatments, including IUI and IVF, and the emotional toll they took on her. Despite the challenges, she received tremendous support and found ways to care for herself through therapies and acupuncture. Although she initially felt anger towards God and her circumstances, she gradually rebuilt her relationship with Him and realized she was never alone - God was always with her.

  7. 08/20/2024

    Mini-Series: "How Emmanuel Came to Be" - Trying & Tragedy

    The first part of the miniseries about how Emmanuel came to be, delves into Christy's challenging journey to conceive a child, she receives the joyous news of her pregnancy, only to later learn that it will tragically end in a miscarriage. The emotional rollercoaster she experiences during this time shapes her resilience and determination.

  8. 08/16/2024

    Episode 9: Why the hiatus?

    After a months-long hiatus, Christy celebrated her son's first birthday and traveled to Jersey to visit her parents. During her trip, she had an annoying encounter with TSA. In this episode, she introduces her four-part mini-series titled "How Emmanuel Came to Be."

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Meet Christy, a new mom to Emmanuel, their family’s miracle sensation. Emerging from a season of infertility, depression, and anxiety herself, Christy finally sees the storm clouds disappearing. Listen to her unfiltered and authentic thoughts as she navigates the joys and struggles of motherhood—short and sweet, just like her attention span.

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