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About Strong as a Mother
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.
- Publisher
- Erin Simpson
- Category
- kids & family
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 22 Jul 2025
- Latest episode
- 21 Nov 2025
Latest episodes
17 episodes in the feed.
21 Nov 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 loss what NICU trauma feels like when your own body is barely surviving the moment she asked God to swap places with her baby and the peace that met her learning to hold anger without shame the faith that carried her through the darkest months navigating motherhood after trauma, anxiety, and PTSD how she honors Lilybeth while mothering her rainbow 🌐 Links & Community All the places to listen, connect, & share your story - https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial (https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial) Join the Strong as a Mother Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6 (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6) Follow on Instagram - @strongasamotherofficial Share your motherhood story (anonymously or by name) - https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068 (https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068)
25 Oct 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/strongasamotherofficial (https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial) Join the Strong as a Mother Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6 (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6) Follow on Instagram - @strongasamotherofficial Share your motherhood story (anonymously or by name) - https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068 (https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068)
17 Oct 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/strongasamotherofficial (https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial) Join the Strong as a Mother Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6 (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6) Follow on Instagram - @strongasamotherofficial Share your motherhood story (anonymously or by name) - https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068 (https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068)
10 Oct 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/strongasamotherofficial (https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial) Join the Strong as a Mother Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6 (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6) Follow on Instagram - @strongasamotherofficial Share your motherhood story (anonymously or by name) - https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068 (https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068)
3 Oct 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 chaos Encouragement for moms walking through hard marriages, separation, or fresh starts Practical wisdom on letting go of what no longer serves you Hope that new beginnings and healthy love are possible A 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 (https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial) Join the Strong as a Mother Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6 (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6) Follow on Instagram - @strongasamotherofficial Share your motherhood story (anonymously or by name) - https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068 (https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068)
26 Sept 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 experience Finding God’s presence in grief Supporting other women through loss 🌐 Links & Community All the places to listen, connect, & share your story - https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial (https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial) Join the Strong as a Mother Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6 (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6) Follow on Instagram - @strongasamotherofficial Share your motherhood story (anonymously or by name) - https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068 (https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068)
19 Sept 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 relocation Embracing God’s timing over your own Creating deeper, more meaningful connections despite distance 🌐 Links & Community All the places to listen, connect, & share your story - https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial (https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial) Join the Strong as a Mother Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6 (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6) Follow on Instagram - @strongasamotherofficial Share your motherhood story (anonymously or by name) - https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068 (https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068)
12 Sept 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 journey Trusting God’s character Postpartum emotions 🌐 Links & Community All the places to listen, connect, & share your story - https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial (https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial) Join the Strong as a Mother Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6 (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6) Follow on Instagram - @strongasamotherofficial Share your motherhood story (anonymously or by name) - https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068 (https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068)
5 Sept 2025
From Hair Loss to Healing: Lindsay’s Journey into Holistic Motherhood After Her Daughter’s Autoimmune Diagnoses
**content warning: child medical trauma, chronic illness** When Lindsay’s daughter was diagnosed with not one, but three autoimmune diseases before the age of three, their family followed every medical recommendation...until the treatments became traumatic for everyone involved. A dye sensitivity led Lindsay to explore more holistic approaches, and a nudge from the Lord inspired her to start a garden right in the middle of town. What began as a desperate search for answers turned into a journey of faith, empowerment, and healing. Now, her daughter’s hair flows down her back, and Lindsay has embraced a more intentional, holistic lifestyle that’s transformed her family’s health and her own perspective on beauty, expectations, and motherhood. 🎧 Listen in for: Struggling with a health crisis with your child Mental health and how faith can support it Healing your childhood trauma while raising your own children 🌐 Links & Community All the places to listen, connect, & share your story - https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial (https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial) Join the Strong as a Mother Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6 (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6) Follow on Instagram - @strongasamotherofficial Share your motherhood story (anonymously or by name) - https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068 (https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068)
29 Aug 2025
From Infertility to Injury: How Jacqueline Found Strength in God and Resiliency in Motherhood
**content warning - birth trauma, infertility, maternal injury, postpartum recovery challenges, femoral nerve damage** Jacqueline’s motherhood journey wasn’t what she expected. After years of infertility, she faced devastating nerve damage right as she welcomed her baby. Angry with God and unsure how to move forward, she found herself learning how to walk again while caring for a newborn. In this powerful story, Jacqueline shares how faith and resilience carried her through the hardest season of her life. 🎧 Listen in for: The anger she felt toward God The reality of learning how to walk while caring for a baby How faith carried her through a season she never imagined 🌐 Resources & Community All the places to listen, connect, & share your story - https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial (https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial) Join the Strong as a Mother Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6 (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6) Follow us on Instagram - @strongasamotherofficial FB group for Moms with Femoral/Peroneal/Sciatic Nerve Damage from Labor/Delivery https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1E4ztBVsah/ (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1E4ztBVsah/) Share your motherhood story (anonymously or by name) - https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068 (https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068)
22 Aug 2025
Overcoming Nerve Damage: Ursula’s Journey Through Rehabilitation and Resilience
**content warning: birth trauma, maternal injury, postpartum recovery challenges** When Ursula gave birth to her son, she didn’t go home to start her new life as a mom…she went to a rehab facility. Severe femoral nerve damage from childbirth left her unable to walk and an autoimmune disease from an infection she had after her water was broken meant ongoing treatments. In this conversation, Ursula shares what it was like when her son’s “first home” was rehab, the reality of healing while parenting a newborn, and why she’s letting go of picture-perfect expectations. This is a story of perseverance, presence, and learning that what your child will remember isn’t the stroller walks or tidy house…it’s that you were there. 🎧 Listen in for: Facing unexpected physical challenges in early motherhood Letting go of unrealistic expectations How to hold onto hope when healing is slow Trusting that God's plan may look different but that different doesn't always mean bad 🌐 Links & Community All the places to listen, connect, & share your story - https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial (https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial) Join the Strong as a Mother Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6 (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6) Follow on Instagram - @strongasamotherofficial Share your motherhood story (anonymously or by name) - https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068 (https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068)Moms with Nerve Damage Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1C6otYz3Vv/ (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1C6otYz3Vv/)
15 Aug 2025
Autism and the Lie of Punishment: God Met Erin in the Middle
**content warning: This episode contains a reference to an ableist slur, mentioned in context of sharing a personal story about discrimination** When Erin’s severely autistic son had a rough day, she felt overwhelmed, alone, and convinced it was somehow punishment for something she had done. But a call to her husband, and a moment in John 9:1-3, changed everything. In this honest conversation, Erin shares how God met her in the middle of her hardest parenting moments, turned her perspective from punishment to purpose, and reminded her to put every burden at His feet. Whether you’re parenting through special needs, walking through a refining season, or simply needing to be reminded of God’s nearness, this episode will encourage your heart. 🎧 Listen in for: Parenting a child with autism Letting go of guilt and shame The impact of leaning into God’s word All the places to listen, connect, & share your story : https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial (https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial) Join the Strong as a Mother Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6 (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtpSjvMU6) Follow on Instagram - @strongasamotherofficial Share your motherhood story (anonymously or by name) - https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068 (https://www.jotform.com/252156992848068)
7 Aug 2025
When the Bond Doesn't Come Instantly: Crystal's Story of Postpartum Guilt, Grace, and a Love that Grows
In this episode of Strong as a Mother, Crystal shares something few moms are ever brave enough to say out loud: that in the first few days after giving birth, her newborn daughter felt like a stranger. Postpartum hit hard: the hormonal crash, the emotional overwhelm, and the crushing guilt that she didn't feel instantly bonded. She opens up about the moment she and her husband got home and looked at each other wondering, "Did we just make the biggest mistake of our lives?" But in the middle of a rare Louisiana snowstorm, something shifted... a nap, a quiet moment, and a flood of unexpected love that changed everything. Crystal talks about how God's love for us, and our children, is so much bigger than we can comprehend, how that truth has anchored her through early motherhood, and why grace matters most when guilt speaks loudest. Whether you've felt disconnected in postpartum, wrestled with the guilt of not bonding right away, or just need the reminder that God's love covers even our lowest moments... this episode will meet you there. 🎧 Listen to Strong as a Mother on all major podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial 💬 Have a story to share? We welcome real stories of motherhood in all forms—with any level of anonymity you need. Submit yours here: https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial Let’s grow a community of strong, refined, and real moms TOGETHER.
1 Aug 2025
Saying Goodbye Too Soon: Amanda’s Story of Pregnancy Loss and Finding God's Goodness
*TRIGGER WARNING: pregnancy loss* In this tender and honest episode of Strong as a Mother, Amanda shares the ache of losing her second pregnancy and the quiet, painful path that followed. Through the fog of grief, Amanda opens up about how she wrestled with her faith, the guilt she carried, and the moments she now sees God's hand holding her steady. This one is for the mama who has faced loss, sat with unanswered questions, or wondered where God was in the ache. Amanda's voice brings comfort, empathy, and light to a topic too often held in silence. 🔊 Mic note: Audio’s a bit glitchy in this first episode, but Amanda’s story is deeply worth hearing. Thank you for your grace as we grow. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @strongasamotherofficial (https://www.instagram.com/strongasamotherofficial) Want to share your story? Submit it here:https://form.jotform.com/221008988213051
26 Jul 2025
Pregnancy After Loss: For the Mama Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop
This anonymous story gives voice to a silent struggle: the fear that lingers long after loss. In this episode of Strong as a Mother, a mama shares her journey through pregnancy after miscarriage: the anxiety of a rainbow pregnancy, the tension of early motherhood, and the slow, sacred work of learning to trust her body again. If you’ve ever felt afraid to celebrate, feared letting yourself hope, or waited for the other shoe to drop…this story is for you. It’s tender. It’s honest. And it’s a reminder that healing isn’t linear, but it is possible. You are not alone. ✨ If this episode speaks to you, share it with a friend who might need it, too. These are the stories that build strength, one mama at a time. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @strongasamotherofficial (https://www.instagram.com/strongasamotherofficial) Want to share your story? Submit it here:https://form.jotform.com/221008988213051
23 Jul 2025
The Refining Began in a Hospital Bed: My Postpartum Paralysis Journey & Blood Clot Diagnosis
In this first episode of Strong as a Mother, I’m sharing the story I never expected to have written in my book. What should’ve been a joyful postpartum season turned into chaos, medical confusion, nerve damage that left me unable to move just hours after giving birth, a newborn + a walker, and a blood clot I not-so-fondly name Steve. In the middle of it all, I heard God say clearly: “I’ve got you. There’s a bigger plan in place here.” This is where my refining began: not in the beautiful moments, but in the broken ones. If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Why now? Why me? Where is God in this?” I hope my story reminds you that you are not alone…and that God never wastes our pain. ✨ Welcome to Strong as a Mother. 📲 Follow @strongasamotherofficial for more stories that make space for both the hard and the holy. Want to share your story? Submit it here:https://form.jotform.com/221008988213051
22 Jul 2025
Welcome to Strong as a Mother: Faith-Fueled Stories of Growth, Grit, and Grace in Motherhood
Welcome to Strong as a Mother...a faith-based podcast for moms who are walking through hard things and want to grow in faith, strength, and purpose through it. This short trailer introduces what you can expect from the show: honest conversations, encouragement, and real-life stories that remind you you're not alone. We’ll talk about what it means to be shaped by motherhood, refined through suffering, and sustained by grace...all without pretending that it’s easy. If you’ve ever felt like motherhood has broken you open in ways you didn’t expect - physically, emotionally, or spiritually - this is your space. Not a highlight reel, not a “how-to” manual, but a place to feel seen and strengthened. Every episode is designed to be both a soft landing and a push forward. On Strong as a Mother, we’ll explore: How God works through motherhood to refine us What it means to be resilient in the face of chronic pain, trauma, or grief Real talk about identity, marriage, mental health, and healing Encouragement from Scripture and fellow moms walking a similar path Whether you’re holding it together or barely hanging on, you belong here. We don’t do perfection. We do honesty, hope, and the kind of strength that’s forged in the fire. New episodes launching soon. Be sure to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss a moment. https://linktr.ee/strongasamotherofficial
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