Strong as a Mother

Erin Simpson
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Strong as a Mother is a podcast for women being refined through motherhood. I'm Erin Simpson...a mom who learned (and is still learning) just how strong I am, starting 12 hours after my daughter was born. This space is for honest stories, deep growth, and reminders that God is shaping us through every messy, beautiful moment. You’re not alone here. You’re stronger than you know.

  1. 11/21/2025

    Where Anger Meets Peace: Madeline’s Journey Through Infertility, Loss, and God’s Steadiness

    *content warning: infertility, miscarriage & pregnancy loss, NICU trauma, infant loss, emergency surgery, postpartum PTSD & depression, medical negligence, faith crisis / anger toward God Madeline’s story is one of the deepest valleys a mother can walk through: infertility, miscarriage, NICU trauma, emergency surgery, losing her daughter Lilybeth at 19 days old, more loss, and finally the bittersweet joy of welcoming her rainbow baby, Rosalie. But even more, this is a story about anger, faith, shock, survival, and the peace that only God can give in the exact moment you think you won’t make it.It’s about learning that anger isn’t sin…and grief isn’t failure.It’s about discovering God in the middle of the collapse, not after it.And it’s about carrying both joy and sorrow in the same arms, sometimes in the same breath. If you’ve ever questioned God in your pain, wrestled with guilt in grief, or tried to hold your baby while grieving another...Madeline’s voice will meet you tenderly, honestly, and without rushing your healing. LISTEN IN FOR… the hidden emotional layers of infertility and recurrent losswhat NICU trauma feels like when your own body is barely survivingthe moment she asked God to swap places with her baby and the peace that met herlearning to hold anger without shamethe faith that carried her through the darkest monthsnavigating motherhood after trauma, anxiety, and PTSDhow she honors Lilybeth while mothering her rainbow 🌐 Links & Community All the places to listen, connect, & share your story - https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficialJoin the Strong as a Mother Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6Follow on Instagram - @strongasamotherofficialShare your motherhood story (anonymously or by name) - https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068

  2. 10/25/2025

    More Than a Patient: Shuly's Story of Reclaiming Her Voice and Peace After Birth Trauma

    *content warning: birth trauma, NICU experience, medical negligence* When Shuly’s first baby was born and rushed to the NICU, she couldn’t walk. A nerve injury during delivery left her paralyzed and desperate for answers that didn’t come. Despite obvious signs that something was wrong, her concerns were brushed off again and again. In this powerful episode, Shuly opens up about her experience with medical negligence, what it was like seeing her newborn connected to tubes while she could barely move, and how that moment shaped her trust in the healthcare system for years to come. She also shares what healing has looked like: from learning to advocate for herself, to finding calm in nature, and discovering ways to release stress and emotion without letting them control her. This episode is a reminder that strength isn’t about silence...it’s about using your voice, even when it shakes. 🎧 LISTEN IN FOR... ⚡ A nerve injury that changed everything and what it revealed about medical negligence.👶 The heartbreak of seeing her newborn in the NICU while she couldn’t even walk.🗣️ The long journey toward self-advocacy and rebuilding trust in medical care.🌿 How Shuly learned to release stress and emotion in healthy, grounding ways.💛 Why patient-centered care isn’t optional...it’s essential. 🌐 Links & Community All the places to listen, connect, & share your story - https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficialJoin the Strong as a Mother Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6Follow on Instagram - @strongasamotherofficial Share your motherhood story (anonymously or by name) - https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068

  3. 10/17/2025

    Strength Through Surrender: How Motherhood and Faith Refined Jamie’s Heart

    As a mom of three and a business owner, Jamie has spent years discovering what true strength looks like: physically, emotionally, and spiritually. From a home birth that showed her untapped physical power, to building a thriving chiropractic practice while raising a family, to learning to release control and trust Jesus with her motherhood...each season refined her in powerful ways. Her story reminds us that the refining fire of motherhood doesn’t burn us down. It shapes us into something stronger, steadier, and surrendered. And at 40, her rebaptism became the ultimate symbol of that transformation. 🎧 Listen In For... ✨ What “strength” in motherhood really means💼 The challenges of growing a business while raising littles❤️ Letting go of guilt and perfection🙏 How rebaptism at 40 became the most freeing act of faith 🌐 Links & Community All the places to listen, connect, & share your story - https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficialJoin the Strong as a Mother Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6 Follow on Instagram - @strongasamotherofficial Share your motherhood story (anonymously or by name) - https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068

  4. 10/10/2025

    Redeeming the Mirror: How God Used Kyra's Gestational Diabetes Diagnosis to Heal Body Image Wounds

    *content warning - gestational diabetes, negative body image, past trauma* When Kyra was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, it brought back years of body image struggles ...the kind shaped by growing up in the 90s “skinny culture” and by past relationships that made her feel like she wasn’t enough. But what started as a painful reminder became an unexpected path toward healing. Through her husband’s steady love and God’s gentle hand, Kyra began to see her body not as something to be fixed, but as something fearfully and wonderfully made. This episode is a beautiful reflection on grace, partnership, and how God can redeem even the most painful parts of our stories. 🎧 Listen in for: A raw look at how “skinny culture” shaped how many of us see our bodies.The unexpected lessons hidden in a gestational diabetes diagnosis.How God used Kyra’s husband’s quiet strength to reveal His own love and grace.What healing can look like when we finally stop fighting our bodies and start listening to them.🌐 Links & Community All the places to listen, connect, & share your story - https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficialJoin the Strong as a Mother Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6Follow on Instagram - @strongasamotherofficialShare your motherhood story (anonymously or by name) - https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068

  5. 10/03/2025

    From Chaos to Clarity: A Twin Mom’s Journey Through Infidelity, Addiction, and New Beginnings

    *content warning: addiction, infidelity, divorce, family trauma* Christy’s journey through the early years of motherhood wasn’t what she expected. While being pregnant with twin girls, she faced the heartbreak of infidelity and the hidden pain of her then-husband’s drug addiction. Torn between leaving and staying, she was fixated on “the other woman” while the deeper issues unfolded. Christy finally made the decision to leave and start fresh with her daughters, with a little help from a friend who provided much needed and timely clarity on her TRUE reality, not the one she was telling herself. That leap of faith led to open doors: a job, housing, daycare, and eventually a new chapter with a loving husband who adopted her girls as his own. This is a story of hard choices, unexpected blessings, and the power of walking away from what no longer serves you. 🎧 Listen in for: An honest conversation about navigating broken trust and finding clarity in the chaosEncouragement for moms walking through hard marriages, separation, or fresh startsPractical wisdom on letting go of what no longer serves youHope that new beginnings and healthy love are possibleA reminder that your story doesn’t end in the valley...you can rise stronger 🌐 Links & Community All the places to listen, connect, & share your story - https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial Join the Strong as a Mother Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6 Follow on Instagram - @strongasamotherofficial  Share your motherhood story (anonymously or by name) - https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068

  6. 09/26/2025

    Faith After Miscarriage: Mallory’s Story of Loss, Healing, and Empowering Other Women

    **content warning - miscarriage** When Mallory experienced her first pregnancy ending in miscarriage at 10 weeks, her world shifted in ways she never expected. The grief was deep, made heavier by painful encounters with her medical team, including a reminder call for a 12-week appointment that would never happen. But in the middle of heartbreak, God showed up. As she left an appointment, a visual reminder of a business goal she thought was impossible became a sign: You can keep going - I’m with you. Now, Mallory openly shares her miscarriage story and refuses to hide it from her children. Instead, she plans to use it to teach them about heaven...that it’s where God lives and where their sibling now waits. Her journey is one of faith, resilience, and fierce belief in the strength of women. Listen as Mallory talks about navigating loss, finding purpose in pain, and standing beside other women walking through miscarriage. 🎧 Listen in for: Miscarriage experienceFinding God’s presence in griefSupporting other women through loss 🌐 Links & Community All the places to listen, connect, & share your story - https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial Join the Strong as a Mother Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6 Follow on Instagram - @strongasamotherofficial  Share your motherhood story (anonymously or by name) - https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068

  7. 09/19/2025

    Finding Faith in the Move: Rachel’s Story of Leaving Comfort and Building a New Life

    When Rachel’s family had to relocate for her husband’s job, the move pulled them away from everything familiar: friends, family, routines, and the life they’d built. What began as one of the hardest seasons became a testimony of God’s perfect timing.  From finding a last-minute preschool spot for her youngest to landing a job and creating new community, Rachel shares how she learned to let go of her own expectations and trust God’s plan. Her story is a powerful reminder that even when life uproots us, God is already making a way. 🎧 Listen in for: Adjusting to a major relocationEmbracing God’s timing over your ownCreating deeper, more meaningful connections despite distance 🌐 Links & Community All the places to listen, connect, & share your story - https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficialJoin the Strong as a Mother Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6Follow on Instagram - @strongasamotherofficial Share your motherhood story (anonymously or by name) - https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068

  8. 09/12/2025

    Trusting God Through Secondary Infertility: Devin’s Story of Faith, Promise, and Perseverance

    **content warning: infertility, postpartum emotions** When Devin became a mom, she was content with having one child - until the Lord whispered a promise into her heart: her daughter would one day be a sister. Holding onto that truth carried her through 24 months of secondary infertility, countless lifestyle changes, and a long season of waiting.  After her son was born, Devin faced unexpected postpartum struggles, questioning how something she had prayed so hard for could feel so heavy. Through it all, she clung to God’s unchanging character and the reminder that His promises are always fulfilled…even when the journey is far from easy. 🎧 Listen in for: Secondary infertility journeyTrusting God’s characterPostpartum emotions🌐 Links & Community All the places to listen, connect, & share your story - https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial Join the Strong as a Mother Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6 Follow on Instagram - @strongasamotherofficial  Share your motherhood story (anonymously or by name) - https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068

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Strong as a Mother is a podcast for women being refined through motherhood. I'm Erin Simpson...a mom who learned (and is still learning) just how strong I am, starting 12 hours after my daughter was born. This space is for honest stories, deep growth, and reminders that God is shaping us through every messy, beautiful moment. You’re not alone here. You’re stronger than you know.

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  • Creator
    Erin Simpson
  • Years Active
    2025
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Erin Simpson
  • Show Website
    Strong as a Mother