Listen "1. My Heart For Home "
Episode Synopsis
We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. Join me, Nikki Smith, in the inaugural episode of "A Heart That Beats for Home" as I take the mic to share my genuine excitement about launching this podcast. In this intimate and vulnerable conversation, I delve into the fears and vulnerabilities that accompany the start of a new venture, especially in this new world of podcasting.Opening up about my personal journey, I give you a glimpse into my 25-year marriage and the joys and challenges of raising three children. With honesty, I recount the early days of parenting, navigating through the heartache of a miscarriage and a challenging pregnancy. I also discuss my experience with postpartum depression and how faith played a pivotal role in my healing process.This episode serves as an introduction to my passion for home and relationships, the driving force behind the creation of this podcast. As I share my own trials and triumphs, my aim is to create a space where you can authentically learn, find community, and discover joy and hope in the intricate tapestry of parenting and marriage.Join me on a heartfelt journey as we tune in to "A Heart That Beats for Home." Together, let's explore the themes of resilience and discover the profound beauty that resides within the walls we affectionately call home.Chapters00:00 Introduction 06:30 How the Podcast Came to Be10:19 Personal Background and Family11:13 Passion for Home and Relationships19:00 Challenges of Early Parenting22:15 Postpartum Depression23:09 Near Accident with Child25:30 The Role of Faith28:59 Goals of the Podcast35:22 Parenting Failures and Learning from Them39:19 Excitement for the PodcastJOIN ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Follow Along @ - https://www.instagram.com/nikkicronksmith/