Life on the Home Front: A Law Enforcement Wife's Story

Welcome back to This Mom's View! Grab your drink, find your hiding spot, and join us for a deeply candid conversation about motherhood, marriage, and finding community amidst a high-stakes career.

This week, we're so excited to welcome the host's very own Aunt Yo (Yolanda), a wife and mom to three amazing adult sons (two still at home!). Aunt Yo shares the reality of being a law enforcement spouse for 23 years, from the worries that led her to suggest a career change after a traumatic event, to the power of community in supporting her family.

She opens up about what it was like when her husband, a police officer, was away at the academy, balancing two young boys at home, and the emotional toll of seeing negative portrayals of law enforcement in the media. This episode is a powerful reminder that the spouses and children of our first responders are also on the front line, doing their part by providing a loving, safe space at home.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The Law Enforcement Life: How Aunt Yo navigated 23 years of shift work and inherent risks, and why she was advised not to buy a police scanner.

• The Power of Community: The crucial role a supportive community (both local and within the department wives) played in keeping her family grounded.

• Veteran Mom Wisdom: Aunt Yo’s one piece of tear-inducing advice for new moms (spoiler: it involves snuggles!).

• A Lighthearted Moment: The surprisingly most-used item in her purse!

If you are a spouse of a first responder, feel alone in your journey, or simply need a reminder of the power of maternal community, this episode is for you.

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Welcome back to This Mom's View! Join us for real talk and connection as we sit down with Ashley, a wife and mom of three. Ashley opens up about the joys and challenges of raising teenager twins (a boy and a girl!), plus their "cherry on top" seven-year-old daughter.

She shares her family’s deeply personal journey navigating their son's ADHD diagnosis—an experience that led to profound discoveries about their entire family dynamic, including her own brain function. She details the struggles with initial labeling in the school system, the importance of finding supportive teachers, and the tireless work of being her son’s biggest advocate against misdiagnosis.

• Hear the powerful question a therapist asked that completely reframed Ashley's approach to parenting.

• Discussing the tension between demanding respect and showing support.

• The widespread difficulty of maintaining balance in a world saturated with technology.

• Ashley shares the golden advice from a NICU nurse that all parents need to hear.

This episode is a loving reminder that every brain is unique, and it’s crucial for parents to follow their intuition, weed out the noise, and give themselves and their children the patience and grace they need to thrive.

Join us on This Mom's View as we welcome Brook, a busy wife and mom of four from Texas, who shares her inspiring journey of balancing motherhood, marriage, and multiple entrepreneurial ventures.

In this candid conversation, Brooke opens up about:

• The Mom Life Mix: Juggling four kids, ranging from ages six to twelve, and navigating the differences between being a "girl mom" and a "boy mom."

• Mompreneurship: How her pursuit of flexible, fulfilling work led to launching several successful businesses, including a faith-based Etsy shop, Truthful Lips, and her family's current ventures.

• Raising Mini-Entrepreneurs: Brooke discusses how her 12-year-old daughter was inspired to start her own Etsy shop selling devotionals and why it's crucial to teach kids about the real financial side of business ownership.

• The Power of an Apology: A heartfelt discussion about why owning up to mistakes and saying "I'm sorry" is a vital part of building a strong foundation with your children.

• Finding Healing and Faith: Brooke shares her raw experience with postpartum depression and anxiety after having two babies just 11 months apart, her initial struggles with medication, and how attending Bible study became the powerful key to her spiritual and emotional healing. She also shares the moving story of how her deep dive into faith, prompted by a heartbreaking miscarriage, eventually led her husband to join her in their church journey after five years.

Grab your drink, hide if you have to, and tune in for real talk, connection, and a reminder that even in the toughest moments of motherhood, you have the strength to find your way.

Saralynn sits down with Macey, a wife and mom of two spirited boys, to talk about the beautiful mess of motherhood. From “letting them do dangerous things carefully” to endless cycle of mealtime battles, Macey shares an honest look at life with two little ones.

They dive into the balance between structure and surrender, learning to regulate emotions (even when you’re running on fumes), and the bittersweet beauty of watching your kids grow.

If you’ve ever questioned your patience, laughed through the chaos, or found yourself cleaning up another mysterious mess — this one’s for you.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of postpartum overwhelm and the emotional challenges of early motherhood, which may be sensitive for some listeners.

✨ Listen now for a mix of humor, heart, and real talk every mom can relate to.

Saralynn chats with Donna, a wife, mom of six, and proud grandma about the full circle of motherhood. From homeschooling through the early years to navigating the quiet of an empty nest, Donna shares the lessons, laughter, and love that have shaped her decades of parenting.

They dive into what homeschooling looked like 20 years ago, how to prepare your heart (and identity) for life after kids leave home, and the emotional shift that comes when motherhood turns into grandmotherhood. Donna also opens up about overcoming her past, learning to apologize and model grace, and rediscovering herself through running, faith, and yes — her mini golden doodle, Yuki.

Whether you’re in the thick of toddler chaos or peeking ahead to the next season, this episode is a gentle reminder that motherhood evolves, but a mom’s heart never stops growing.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes brief mentions of childhood trauma and discussions around the emotional impact of the empty-nest stage.

Saralynn sits down with her cousin Jessica, a mom of three from Nevada, to talk about what it’s like parenting through shifting seasons of motherhood. From raising twins who are now entering adulthood and their younger sibling embarking on middle school to watching one child prepare for the Marines and another chase her dreams in cosmetology, Jessica shares an honest glimpse into what happens when your babies start finding their own way in the world.

Together, Saralynn and Jessica explore the bittersweet “positive just waits” of parenting, those moments when you see your kids becoming themselves, and the lessons that come with letting go. The conversation also opens up about the realities of midlife transitions, perimenopause, and the power of self-advocacy in healthcare.

It’s a funny, emotional, and deeply relatable talk about the phases of motherhood, finding balance with your partner, and remembering to care for yourself while caring for everyone else.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about anxiety, depression, divorce, and perimenopausal experiences that may be sensitive for some listeners.

In this heartfelt episode of This Mom’s View, we sit down with Aisha, a wife and mama of two with living proof that growth often blooms from the messiest parts of motherhood and marriage. Aisha opens up about her daily mom life, the sweet chaos of raising a six-year-old and a four-year-old, and the power of saying “I’m sorry” when we lose our cool.

But Aisha also takes us deeper, sharing her powerful journey of healing, faith, and forgiveness after facing challenges in her marriage and personal life. Together, we talk about the importance of vulnerability, community, and creating a “soft place to land” for other moms.

Whether you’re in your car, folding laundry, or hiding in the pantry for five quiet minutes, this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone — and that even in the hard moments, there’s beauty, growth, and grace.

TW: Recovery and Infidelity

In this heartfelt conversation with Riley, you will laugh, cry, and feel seen. She shares her journey through motherhood, discussing the rapid growth of her child, the emotional highs and lows of parenting, and the challenges of navigating miscarriage. She emphasizes the importance of community, vulnerability, and the unique experiences of each mother. This episode of This Mom's View also touches on body image during pregnancy, the realities of newborn care, and the significance of sharing stories to foster connection and healing among mothers. Get ready to love Riley, because to know her is to love her.

⚠️ TW: Miscarriage and Loss