Home and Holiness

Dakota Smith
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Welcome to Home and Holiness - where we believe the most important work you’ll ever do happens within the walls of your home. I’m Dakota Smith, a Christian wife, homeschooling mama of three, licensed vocational nurse, and passionate advocate for women and families. Each episode we’ll talk about biblical motherhood, pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, marriage, homemaking, homeschooling, holistic living, and what it truly means to cultivate a Christ-centered home. In a world that constantly tells women to chase more, this podcast is an invitation to slow down, steward your home well, and embrace the beautiful calling God has placed on your life. Whether you’re expecting your first baby or raising a house full of little ones, I hope these conversations encourage you to grow in faith, love your family well, and find joy in the everyday moments that matter most. Welcome home. 🤍

  1. Jul 18

    40 Days & 40 Nights: How God Used My Hardest Season to Bring Me Home

    What happens when the life you planned starts unraveling - and God uses every piece of it for something greater? In this episode, I'm sharing my testimony and the story behind Home and Holiness: coming back to Christ, leaving the military, moving across the country, complete placenta previa, 40 days and 40 nights in the hospital, an emergency c-section, struggles in my marriage, and the unexpected ways God used it all to strengthen my faith. I don't know exactly where He's leading me next. I simply prayed, "Lord, use me." He told me to prepare - so I did. Now, I'm trusting Him with the rest. 🤍 Romans 8:28 ⁠✨ Find everything Home and Holiness + grab your FREE starter kit HERE⁠ ✨ Connect with me on Instagram @homeandholiness

  2. 06/30/2025

    Is It Okay to Help Others While You're Still Healing?

    In this raw and soul-stirring episode, Dakota shares the story behind a simple note she wrote in her phone during one of the darkest seasons of her life - & how it revealed a powerful truth about healing, service, and God’s grace. 💫 You’ll explore: The pressure to be “fully healed” before you show up for others How the subconscious mind shapes your beliefs about worthiness and readiness The ripple effect of healing and how it impacts those around you Why God doesn’t need perfection to use you - just your willingness How helping others can become part of your own transformation This episode is for the woman who’s still in process, still healing, still showing up - and wondering if she’s enough. Spoiler: You are. ✨ Connect on Instagram here. ✨

  3. 06/21/2025

    Becoming Nobody: The Sacred Space Between Who You Were & Who You're Becoming

    In this raw and reflective episode, I open up about releasing old identities, stepping away from the hustle, and giving myself permission to simply be. No titles. No pressure. Just presence. If you’re in a season of transition - between who you were and who you’re becoming - this is your reminder: you’re safe to pause. You’re not behind. You’re becoming. 🤍 ✨ Connect on Instagram here 🫶

  4. 05/26/2025

    Your Beliefs Are Building Your Doula Business

    If you’ve been doing all the right things in your doula business - posting content, offering support, creating offers - but still aren’t seeing the growth you desire… this episode is for you. In this powerful deep dive, we explore how subconscious beliefs silently shape your business results... and more. 💫 Join us for free inside of Birthpreneurs here. 💫 Conect on Instagram here. 💫 Follow along on youtube here!

  5. 05/17/2025

    Healing After Survival Mode: Why It All Came Up When Life Got Better

    ‼️ Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault. In this powerful season opener, I’m sharing something deeply personal - and something I wish more people understood. For years, I lived in survival mode: trauma, postpartum, solo parenting while my husband was deployed, and constantly being in fight-or-flight. But when life finally slowed down… my body started falling apart. In this episode, I explain why chronic pain, inflammation, anxiety, and other symptoms often show up once your body finally feels safe. As promised in the episode: ✨ Mamas preparing for unmedicated birth, join us (for FREE) inside of "She Creates Life" ✨ Doulas looking to connect with other birth workers AND grow your business online, join us (for FREE) inside of "Birthpreneurs" 💫 Follow along & connect with us on Instagram @holisticmama.dakota 🩷

  6. 02/24/2025

    Birth Partner 101: How to Support Her Like a Pro

    Birth partners—this one’s for you!  If you’ve ever wondered how to truly show up and support your pregnant partner during labor, birth, and postpartum, this episode is a must-listen. In this episode, we’re covering: ✅ What birth partners REALLY need to know before labor begins✅ How to support her physically, emotionally, and mentally✅ The #1 mistake partners make during labor (and how to avoid it)✅ Practical ways to be her anchor, advocate, and biggest supporter When partners are informed and prepared, birth becomes a team effort, and she feels safe, supported, and empowered. 💪 ✨ FREE COURSE: https://www.skool.com/shecreateslife/about ✨ Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticmama.dakota/profilecard/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

  7. 02/11/2025

    The Truth About Due Dates: Why They Shouldn’t Stress You Out

    Did you know that only5% of babies are actually born on their due date? 🤯 Your baby and your bodyknow the perfect time for birth. 🧡 Let’s shift the narrative around due dates and reduce the stress that comes with them! 💫 Join us for FREE inside of "She Creates Life" : https://www.skool.com/she-creates-life-6977/about 💫 Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticmama.dakota/profilecard/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== 💫 Follow along on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HolisticMamaDakota

  8. 02/02/2025

    The Science of Labor: Stages and Hormones

    💡 Did you know that labor isn’t just a physical process—it’s a hormonal event? In this episode of the Holistic Mama Podcast, we’re breaking down the science of labor—what’s really happening in your body during birth and how you can work with it instead of against it. ✨ Inside this episode, we cover: ✔️ The hormonal dance of labor—how oxytocin, endorphins, adrenaline, and prolactin shape your birth experience ✔️ The three stages of labor, what to expect, and how to navigate each one ✔️ The fear-tension-pain cycle and how to break it for an easier, more empowering labor ✔️ Practical strategies to keep oxytocin flowing and trust the natural process of birth Your body was designed for this. ✨ Understanding labor means stepping into it with confidence and trust. 💫 Join us inside of "She Creates Life" here for FREE! 💫 Connect with us on Instagram here!

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About

Welcome to Home and Holiness - where we believe the most important work you’ll ever do happens within the walls of your home. I’m Dakota Smith, a Christian wife, homeschooling mama of three, licensed vocational nurse, and passionate advocate for women and families. Each episode we’ll talk about biblical motherhood, pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, marriage, homemaking, homeschooling, holistic living, and what it truly means to cultivate a Christ-centered home. In a world that constantly tells women to chase more, this podcast is an invitation to slow down, steward your home well, and embrace the beautiful calling God has placed on your life. Whether you’re expecting your first baby or raising a house full of little ones, I hope these conversations encourage you to grow in faith, love your family well, and find joy in the everyday moments that matter most. Welcome home. 🤍

Information

  • Creator
    Dakota Smith
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dakota Smith
  • Show Website
    Home and Holiness