

Embark on a transformative journey through motherhood with the Entering Motherhood podcast, hosted by Sarah Marie Bilger. As a mom of two, wife, certified birth and postpartum doula, and passionate advocate for intentional motherhood, Sarah Marie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to every episode. Join us as we delve into mindful healing, holistic parenting practices, and reflective exploration of generational impacts. From preconception to postpartum, Sarah Marie guides us through intentional conversations, sparking curiosity and empowerment during pregnancy, birth, and the often-overlooked postpartum period. Our mission is to equip you with the tools you need to heal, thrive, and embrace motherhood while staying true to your own individual identity. Join us as we empower you to become the mother you aspire to be, with confidence and authenticity!
Episodes

Monday Nov 01, 2021
70. Designing a Safe and Healthy Home for Our Family with Deborah DiMare
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
In this episode we talk with Deborah DiMare, a wellness and cruelty-free interior design consultant, about designing a home that is both safe and healthy for our family. We dive into how we can help eliminate harmful toxins and how to create a stress-free space that utilizes all of our senses so that we can feel more relaxed in motherhood.
November Entering Motherhood Event:
30 Ways in 30 Days Heal Your Trauma Mama
Links Relevant to Episode:
Non-Toxic Primer: https://geni.us/vdshopafmsealer
Buckwheat Pillow: https://youtu.be/1mpzZ8L4bQk
Public Goods/Bath Products/Candles/Etc.: https://youtu.be/xnnKb6G62hc
Wool: https://youtu.be/WXXCb_Pg4r4
9 Chemicals to Avoid in Furniture: https://youtu.be/SV-sQ1AOX58
Deborah's Home Tour: https://openhaus.app/discover/search/deborah%20dimare/
Link to nursery & kids page on website (blog posts, videos, course and resource guide info etc.) https://dimaredesign.com/nurseries-kids/
Course: https://vegandesign.lpages.co/vegan-safe-nursery-design-course/
Get 20% off course with exclusive coupon code: ENTERINGMOTHERHOODGIFT
Free virtual design consult: https://vegandesign.lpages.co/virtual-design/
Contact Deborah DiMare:
Website: https://dimaredesign.com/contact/
Email: deborah@dimaredesign.com
Instagram: deborahdimare
Facebook Group: designforahealthyhumanehome

Saturday Oct 23, 2021
Saturday Oct 23, 2021
In this episode we talk with Stephanie Machecek, a board certified nutritionist and the owner of Food Factor Nutrition, about how to establish healthy habits around the way we eat, her own story of entering motherhood, and what to do when we have a picky eater on our hands.
Book referenced in episode:
Child of Mine: Feeding with Love and Good Sense by Ellyn Satter
Upcoming Event: 30 Ways in 30 Days Heal Your Trauma Mama
Starts November 1st 2021
Contact Stephanie Machacek:
Website: www.foodfactornutrition.com
Instagram: foodfactornutrition
Facebook: foodfactornutrition

Monday Oct 11, 2021
68. What is a Doula and Why Would You Need One with Dana Patterson
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
In this episode we talk with Dana Patterson, the owner of The Doula Group, about the different types of doulas that are avaliable and the benefits that doulas can provide for new families.
Upcoming Event: 30 Ways in 30 Days Heal Your Trauma Mama
Starts November 1st 2021
Contact Dana Patterson:
Website: https://thedoulagroup.com
Instagram: doulagroup
Facebook: The Doula Group

Monday Oct 04, 2021
67. Rebuilding Our Strength in Motherhood with Ashley Heringa
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Monday Oct 04, 2021
In this episode we talk with Ashley Heringa about her personal journey of navigating motherhood now for the third time and how we can gradually rebuild our strength in motherhood.
Contact Ashley Heringa:
Website: ww.strengthinherfitness.com
Instagram: strengthinherfitness

Thursday Sep 30, 2021
66. Pregnancy Update #2
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
We are excited to announce that baby #2 is on the way and I'm sharing everything that's been going on from 20-25 weeks. More updates to come as baby continues to grow and things progress along the way.
If there are any updates or more information you would like to hear about during the updates please reach out to me!
Tidy Up Thursday Challenge: Be sure to use #mamatidyupthursday and tag @entering_motherhood on instagram if you are nesting, decluttering, or just cleaning up in your motherhood journey!
Join the Heal Your Trauma Mama 30 Day Event: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/healyourtraumamama
Instagram: entering_motherhood
Facebook Group: Entering Motherhood

Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
In this episode we talk with Jessica Hill, the founder of The Parent Collective, about how she help moms find community and learn about childbirth and postpartum in a judgement free environment.
Contact Jessica Hill:
Website: www.theparentcollective.com
Instagram: theparentcollectivetpc
Facebook: The Parent Collective
Email: jessica@theparentcollective.com

Monday Sep 20, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
In this episode we speak with Aneta Grabiec about our hormones, female well-being, fertility, and when she believes the transition of entering motherhood truly begins.
Contact Aneta Grabiec:
Instagram: thewellnessdesigner
Facebook: thewellnessdesigner
Website: https://www.thewellnessdesigner.com
Holistic Fertility Course: https://www.thewellnessdesigner.com/holistic-fertility-course/

Monday Sep 13, 2021
Monday Sep 13, 2021
In this episode we talk with Angela Snyder about her own personal journey and how impactful it has been for her to recognize that we need to find our own spark again and learn to trust in ourselves more as we enter motherhood.
Contact Angela Snyder:
Instagram: the.angesnyder
Podcast: Gateway to Growth

Thursday Sep 02, 2021
62. Fostering Connections During the Whirlwind of Motherhood with Connie Garces
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
In this episode we talk with Connie, a mom of 2, about how she fostered connections in the height of it all when it honestly can just feel like a whirlwind of motherhood.
Contact Connie Garces:
Instagram: cgarces85

Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
61. Pregnancy Update #1
Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
We are excited to announce that baby #2 is on the way and I'm sharing everything that's been going on throughout the first 20 weeks. More updates to come as baby grows and things progress along the way.
If there are any updates or more information you would like to hear about during the updates please reach out to me!
Instagram: entering_motherhood
Facebook: Entering Motherhood