Episodes 147
Avg. Duration 46m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (21)
Since Aug 2023
Latest Episode May 2026

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If you’re craving more than highlight reels and quick tips, The Motherhood Experience is for you. Host Val Kleppen sits down with real moms for meaningful, faith-rooted conversations about the moments that shape us, from the messy to the miraculous. You’ll laugh, cry, and walk away reminded that God is at work in every chapter of your motherhood story. Want to be a guest on The Motherhood Experience? Send Val Kleppen a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1758742098661627c9cc46f40

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Recent Episodes

S6E144 When Trauma Feels Like A Freight Train with Emily Cleghorn

May 26, 2026 38m

This week, I’m joined by Emily Cleghorn, host of the podcast Mamahood After Trauma, for a conversation about motherhood, emotional wellbeing, and learning to move forward after difficult experiences.…

S6E143 Reading Between the Lines of Motherhood: Infertility & Adoption with Kim Patton

May 19, 2026 53m

After struggling with infertility and unanswered questions, Kim Patton and her husband found themselves on an unexpected path to motherhood through adoption. In this episode, Kim shares the stark…

S6E142 Adoption: The Long Road to a Joyful Family with Bonnie Butler

May 12, 2026 58m

In this episode, Bonnie Butler shares her honest tale of adoption: the emotional highs, the unexpected challenges, and the long road toward becoming a truly connected family.What began as a…

S6E141 Adoption: A Test of Endurance & of Faith with Christine Siddens

May 05, 2026 51m

From the time she was a child, Christine knew she wanted to adopt. As strongly as she felt about adoption, there was no way for her to know or predict what it would mean for her family, or for her…

S6E140 Grieving Hope & Finding Gratitude in Motherhood with Holly Andrews

Apr 28, 2026 48m

Holly's story is one that will simultaneously tug at your heart and leave you inspired!I asked Holly's husband if he would ask her to consider being a guest on the podcast, though she and I had never…

S6E139 Redeeming Motherhood and Mental Health with Healey Ikerd

Apr 21, 2026 57m

This conversation with Healey was so candid and we talked about so many different aspects of motherhood and mental health.I think my guest, Healey Ikerd, says it best herself: "I have written a…

S6E138 The Motherhood Dance of Surviving and Thriving with Karen Dittman

Apr 14, 2026 51m

Karen Dittman, adoptive mother, grandmother, author, and speaker explains how Thriving in Grace (not just the title of her book, but a way of life) is possible even when it seems the most unlikely…

S6E137 The Baby Garden and Other Motherhood Messages with Jennifer Bosma

Apr 07, 2026 49m

Jennifer Bosma, mother, grandmother, children’s book author, and podcast host explores the beauty of nurturing not just our families, but also the thoughts and dreams planted within us.Through…

S6E136 Keeping Motherhood Simple with Complex Kiddos: Michelle Choairy

Mar 31, 2026 54m

Michelle Choairy is a speaker, mentor, podcaster, and the founder of Wisdom 4 Complex Kids, Special Education Concierge, and the THRIVE Program. She is the creator and host of the Complex Kids,…

S6E135 Managing Money, Marriage, and Motherhood with Heather Day

Mar 24, 2026 53m

"If you are arguing with your spouse or struggling to talk about money, yeah, you're in good company." ~ Heather DayHave you ever fought with your spouse - or your kids - about money? Is financial…

S6E134 Self-Care and Cycle Advantage in Motherhood with Renae Fieck

Mar 17, 2026 51m

You were designed to function in different ways for different purposes and... surprise... your monthly cycle has a big role in that!In this episode with Cycle Coach and Entrepreneur, Renae Fieck, we…

S6E133 Motherhood Diary of a Doula: She Births Bravely with Suzzie Vehrs

Mar 10, 2026 55m

Motherhood rarely unfolds the way we imagine. In this episode of The Motherhood Experience, I sit down with Suzzie Vehrs, a doula and the founder of She Births Bravely, to talk about the unexpected…

S6E132 From Heartbreak to Holy Promise: A Mother's Faith In Surrender with Cathy Garland

Mar 03, 2026 52m

In this inspiring conversation, Cathy Garland, author, speaker, and devoted mom, shares her remarkable journey from young divorcee to a woman shaped by vision, faith, and surrender. Cathy shares the…

S6E131 Fringe Motherhood: One Mother’s Path to Holistic Health and Wise Traditions with Hilda Labrada Gore aka "Holistic Hilda"

Feb 24, 2026 55m

In this fun and insightful episode, we welcome Hilda Labrada Gore, known to many as Holistic Hilda, for an honest and unfiltered conversation about motherhood, health, and what it means to live…

S6E130 Faith Over Excuses: Building Sustainable Wellness Without Adding More to Your Plate with Ashley Perry Lambert

Feb 17, 2026 57m

What if the key to better physical health isn’t more discipline, more workouts, or another restrictive plan, but strengthening your faith muscle?In this highly motivating episode, I sit down with…

S6E129 How Podcasts Saved Her Sanity: An Expat Mom’s Survival of Loneliness Abroad with Rosamaria Mancini

Feb 10, 2026 51m

What happens when motherhood unfolds thousands of miles from home without your village, your culture, or your familiar rhythms of life?In this honest, globally rich conversation, I sit down with…

S6E128 Family-First Motherhood: Building a Purpose-Driven Career Without Sacrificing Home with Emilia Coto

Feb 03, 2026 50m

What does it really look like to pursue a meaningful career while keeping your family at the center rather than on the sidelines?In this episode, I’m joined by Emilia Coto, an immigration lawyer,…

S6E127 Hold My Hand, Mama: A Story of Motherhood From Babies to Beyond with Gabrielle Martin

Jan 27, 2026 48m

One of the reasons every episode of TME begins with "age of kids and stage of motherhood you're in" is because I think it's important to acknowledge every phase, stage, and transitionary period in…

S6E126 Navigating The Digital Jungle: How to Set Healthy Screentime Boundaries for Kids with Sue Atkins

Jan 20, 2026 50m

Screens, social media, gaming, and digital devices are part of everyday childhood, but how do we guide our kids safely and wisely through it all?In this episode, I’m joined by Sue Atkins, parenting…

S6E125 Parenting Teenagers: How to Stay Connected Through the Tough Teenage Years with Jeanine Mouchawar

Jan 13, 2026 48m

Parenting teenagers can feel overwhelming, confusing, and emotionally exhausting, especially when the relationship you once had with your child feels strained or distant. In this episode, I’m joined…

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