Join Kelsey Redd, stay-at-home mom of four, on Intentional Motherhood for a candid #realmomlife episode about letting go of parenting battles to preserve your energy and connection with your kids. If you’re tired of saying “no” or “because I said so” before breakfast, this one’s for you. Kelsey shares three battles she’s stopped fighting—hair, clothes, and shoes—and why prioritizing peace over perfection matters more than winning every power struggle. Learn how letting kids express themselves th...
Aug 14, 2025•7 min•Ep. 24
Hey mama — you know self-care matters, but if you’ve ever thought, “I don’t even know where to start,” this episode is for you. In this episode of Intentional Motherhood , host Kelsey Redd — stay-at-home mom of four and Mental Health Counselor — shares a practical, no-fluff approach to building a personalized self-care plan that actually fits your real life. Kelsey walks you through her free Self-Care Planning Guide , filled with over 30 self-care ideas organized by category (mind & emotions...
Aug 07, 2025•20 min•Ep. 23
In this down-to-earth and inspiring episode of Intentional Motherhood , host Kelsey Redd continues her nature series with a raw, real look at what it actually takes to get kids outside—and why it’s so worth it. From screaming toddlers to poopy diapers and forgotten wipes, Kelsey shares a hilarious and heartfelt story of a nature outing gone sideways, and how even that became a moment of emotional reset, connection, and growth. You'll discover: Why nature is the ultimate emotional regulation tool...
Jul 31, 2025•17 min•Ep. 22
Hey friends, welcome back to Intentional Motherhood ! I’m your host, Kelsey Redd , former mental health counselor turned mindful mama of four — here to help you create a family culture rooted in presence, peace, and purpose. In this first episode of a two-part series, we explore the incredible role of nature in emotional regulation — for both you and your kids. If you’ve ever felt overstimulated, burnt out, or like your house is buzzing with chaos, you’ll learn how unstructured outdoor time can ...
Jul 24, 2025•16 min•Ep. 21
In this heartfelt episode of Intentional Motherhood , host Kelsey Redd opens up about a big shift she’s making to protect her time, energy, and most importantly—her connection with her kids. As a stay-at-home mom of four, entrepreneur, and nature-loving go-getter, Kelsey shares the honest truth about what it means to hold boundaries with yourself in the thick of motherhood. You’ll hear about: Why the podcast is moving to a once-a-week release on Thursdays The importance of protecting your energy...
Jul 17, 2025•3 min•Ep. 20
Grab your Summer Snack List here Summer break is here—and so are the constant snack requests, mood swings, and energy crashes. In this episode of Intentional Motherhood , host Kelsey Redd—former mental health counselor and stay-at-home mom of four—shares why snack time isn't just about food ... it’s about emotional regulation, energy, and setting your kids (and yourself) up for success. Discover how nutrition impacts your child’s behavior, mood, and emotional regulation , especially during high-...
Jul 14, 2025•8 min•Ep. 19
Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to always be "on"? In this soulful episode of Intentional Motherhood , Kelsey Redd invites you to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the sacred rhythm of the moon—one of God’s most beautiful reminders that we were made for cycles . Discover how women across cultures have embraced the moon as a symbol of feminine power, emotional wisdom, and spiritual release. From Mayan moon goddesses to the tender Chinese image of the moon as a grandmotherly spirit, you'll ex...
Jul 10, 2025•11 min•Ep. 18
Welcome back to Intentional Motherhood with your host Kelsey Redd —Former Mental Health Counselor, and Mom of four (including twins!), peaceful parenting coach, and your guide to living a soulful life while raising emotionally healthy kids. In this heart-to-heart episode, we’re tackling a topic that hits home for every mom: the pressure to sacrifice everything in motherhood. Society tells us that the more we give up, the better mom we are. But what if there’s a better way? ✨ This week, Kelsey sh...
Jul 07, 2025•12 min•Ep. 17
Welcome to Intentional Motherhood , where Christian moms learn practical peaceful parenting tools to build deeper connection while staying rooted in their God-given purpose. I’m your host, Kelsey Redd , and today we’re diving into one of the most chaotic—and most sacred—parts of parenting: bedtime . If bedtime at your house feels like total mayhem—meltdowns, stalling, hunger strikes, and sibling drama—you’re not alone. But what if that same moment could become a peaceful, prayerful, and powerful...
Jul 03, 2025•13 min•Ep. 16
Welcome back to Intentional Motherhood with your host, Kelsey Redd —Christian mom of four, mindfulness mentor, and family connection coach. In today’s empowering episode, we’re diving into something every overwhelmed mama asks: “What should I do with my rare, sacred moments of free time?” If you’ve ever felt like your identity is buried beneath dishes, diapers, and to-do lists… this episode is your permission slip to step into wholeness . Yes, you're a devoted mom—and you're also a creative, spi...
Jun 30, 2025•16 min•Ep. 15
In this episode of Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose , Kelsey Redd, mental health counselor turned stay-at-home mom, walks you through step-by-step strategies to teach your kids how to play independently — even if they currently can’t entertain themselves for more than 30 seconds. Independent play is not only crucial for your child’s emotional regulation, problem solving, creativity, and social-emotional growth — it’s also a lifelin...
Jun 25, 2025•11 min•Ep. 14
In this episode of Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose , Kelsey Redd shares why independent play is one of the most powerful tools for your child’s emotional regulation, social development, and confidence — and a lifeline for moms to find peace, rest, and balance in daily motherhood . Learn how independent play helps kids build emotional resilience, problem-solving skills, creativity, and healthy sibling relationships . Kelsey also ex...
Jun 22, 2025•10 min•Ep. 13
In this episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World , now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose , Kelsey Redd shares a relatable story about color-coded plates, toddler meltdowns, and the surprising parenting lesson behind it all: decision fatigue in young children . Discover how giving toddlers and preschoolers too many choices can overwhelm their developing brains and trigger tantrums, power struggles, and emotional melt...
Jun 19, 2025•6 min•Ep. 12
In this episode of Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose , host Kelsey Redd dives deep into the essential role of fathers in raising emotionally healthy, well-adjusted children. Discover how the divine masculine energy — characterized by protection, provision, leadership, and emotional safety — creates a stable foundation that allows mothers to fully embrace their divine feminine roles of nurturing, connection, and creativity. Learn how...
Jun 15, 2025•11 min•Ep. 11
In this episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World , now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose, Kelsey Redd, mental health counselor turned stay-at-home mom, shares a funny, eye-opening parenting story about the gender differences between her boy-girl twins — and what it taught her about communicating with toddlers. Learn why toddler boys may not "see" messes the way girls do, and how you can use specific parenting script...
Jun 12, 2025•9 min•Ep. 10
Unlock the secret to a thriving family culture with this heartfelt episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World! (Now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose) Join host Kelsey Redd, a stay-at-home mom, as she shares four sacred rituals to transform your parenting from reactive to intentional. Discover practical parenting tips like how to make sacred rituals out of family mealtimes, one-on-one car conversations, unrushed morni...
Jun 08, 2025•14 min•Ep. 9
Welcome to Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose (formerly known as Motherhood: The Best Job in the World!) I hear so many moms that say they don’t do anything for themselves. Or tell me they can’t even remember what they used to enjoy. This is a problem! If this is you, DM me and let’s get on a coaching call and find your identity again! When you enjoy hobbies for yourself, you can be the mom you want to be and here’s why: 1️⃣ When you...
Jun 05, 2025•6 min•Ep. 8
What are your family values? What is most important to your family? How would you describe your family culture? If you can't answer those questions, this episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World (now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose) is for you. A family culture that you're proud of doesn't just happen. If you aren't defining your household values, news media, peer influences, or societal pressures will shape your ...
Jun 01, 2025•16 min•Ep. 7
In today's relatable mom episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World!, now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose, Kelsey shares how she learned to be a more present and attuned mother from her baby. This episode discussed attachment theory in children 0-3 years old, and why parental attunement is so critical as babies form their belief system about the world around them. In order to learn trust, safety, and healthy attachm...
May 28, 2025•7 min•Ep. 6
Discover the power of intentional parenting in this engaging episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World! ( now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose ). Join Kelsey as she explores the key differences between reactive and intentional parenting, offering practical tips to create a nurturing family culture. Learn why intentional parenting—rooted in clear values and consistent rituals—helps regulate both parents’ and children...
May 25, 2025•12 min•Ep. 5
Moms do so much for their kids, yet we often feel so unappreciated. In this episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World! now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose , Kelsey shares a relatable story about how her homemade sourdough bread was received; and gives two practical tips for teaching your kids to show more gratitude. Although children are developmentally going to be ego-centric at times, parents can intentionally mo...
May 22, 2025•7 min•Ep. 4
Join Kelsey Redd, a stay-at-home mom of four, on Motherhood, The Best Job in the World (now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose) , as she shares her heartfelt journey through infertility, postpartum challenges, and the joy of raising twins and two more little ones. In this episode, Kelsey opens up about her path from aspiring mom to counselor, finding purpose in mindfulness, self-compassion, and helping others through inferti...
May 18, 2025•19 min•Ep. 3
Join Kelsey Redd, a stay-at-home mom of four, on Motherhood, The Best Job in the World! , (now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose) as she shares a hilarious and heartfelt story of a failed attempt to make homemade butter with her kids. In this episode, Kelsey dives into the reality of parenting young children—when high-vibe plans for memorable family bonding, like churning butter and cozy reading sessions, turn into chaos. D...
May 15, 2025•8 min•Ep. 2
Join Kelsey Redd, a stay-at-home mom of four, on the heartfelt premiere of Motherhood, The Best Job in the World (now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose), launched on Mother’s Day to honor the sacred role of mothers. In this deeply personal episode, Kelsey shares her decade-long journey through infertility, the emotional highs and lows of conceiving twins via IVF, and the transformative power of motherhood. Despite facing po...
May 11, 2025•10 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to Intentional Motherhood (formerly known as Motherhood: The Best Job in the World) , launching this Mother’s Day! A whole new kind of mothering podcast, where I share real and raw stories from my mothering journey, the surprising lessons my kids have taught me, and practical parenting tips to help you be an intentional, rather than reactive parent, so you can create beautiful memories and a family culture you’re proud of, and ultimately find joy in mothering. Subscribe now, share this s...
May 03, 2025•3 min•Ep. 1