A mother’s transformation from “I never want kids” to joyful worldschooling mama. In this heartfelt episode of The Miracle of Motherhood, Carrie talks with Lex Vucko—a US citizen living in Eastern Europe—about nervous system regulation, healing from survival mode, gentle parenting, co-regulation, and the miracle that happened when her newborn’s bloodwork suddenly came back clear at a children’s hospital. We also dive into worldschooling/homeschooling, practicing daily gratitude, and raising emotionally resilient kids.What you’ll hear:• Lex’s shift from not wanting kids to saying “yes” to motherhood• The hospital scare + the unexpected good news after days of testing• Meditation, prayer, and living in gratitude during crisis• How nervous system regulation changes parenting (and your life)• Co-sleeping, co-regulation, and gentle, present motherhood• Why her family chose to worldschool while maintaining US residency• Encouragement for moms in fear, uncertainty, or late-to-motherhood seasonsGuest:• Lex Vucko — nervous system educator for women | site: www.Leks.pro• The Adventurous Learner (TAL) app for homeschool/worldschool field learning • Socials: @LexVucko | Youtube: www.youtube.com/@leksvuckoFB page: www.facebook.com/leksvuckoIG: www.instagram.com/@leksvuckoMentioned by Carrie:• Divine Discovery: A Bible Word Search Journey (supports the show) → https://amzn.to/3KAhcMGTIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro—Why no mom should walk alone02:05 Meet Lex: US family living in Eastern Europe, worldschooling05:40 “I never wanted kids” → what changed09:58 Pregnancy joy…then life falls apart13:20 Newborn bloodwork panic & days of retesting17:45 Meditation, calling on angels, & radical gratitude21:40 Monday retest: “He’s fine.” The miracle moment25:00 Nervous system regulation 101 for moms31:18 Gentle parenting, co-regulation, and healing our inner child38:55 Why they worldschool & how it really works46:10 Advice for moms in fear or uncertainty51:30 Daily gratitude as a spiritual practice55:10 Greatest joy in this season & losing baby teeth58:00 How to find Lex + show closeIf you found this helpful, please like, subscribe, and share this with a mom who needs encouragement. 💛#MiracleOfMotherhood #Worldschooling #Homeschooling #NervousSystem #GentleParenting #TraumaHealing #MotherhoodJourney #FaithAndMotherhood #CoRegulation #GratitudePractice

In today’s episode of The Miracle of Motherhood, host Carrie Farris (mother of eight, birth doula & certified lactation counselor) sits down with Jane, a wife and mom of 8 in East Tennessee who lives in a tiny home, homeschools/unschools, and is nurturing a food forest—all while sharing her redemptive VBAC at home after 6 C-sections.If you’ve wondered how faith, sustainable living, and real-life learning can shape a family’s rhythm, this one’s for you.You’ll hear about:Jane’s VBAC after six C-sections—fear, faith, preparation, and what felt redemptiveHomeschool/unschool rhythms with 8 kids (unit studies, markets, baking, math-in-the-wild)Tiny-home life: teamwork, decluttering, using the outdoors as “extra square footage”Food forest basics: starting in small spaces, patience, perennial layering, kids’ gardensJane’s Food Forest Planning Services (consultation, GIS/Google Earth mapping, step-by-step plan) https://www.facebook.com/thymetoforageHer new book: Sowing in His Design (faith, design systems, and homeschooling woven in) https://amzn.to/3KIMCQPChapters00:00 Welcome & show intro01:00 Meet Jane—mom of 8, tiny home, homeschool, food forest03:40 VBAC after 6 C-sections: fears, faith, and mindset work08:00 How her VBAC reshaped her confidence in mothering09:30 Why homeschool/unschool (Christ-centered, family rhythm, real-world learning)11:30 A day in the life: baking, markets, money math, nature time16:00 Tiny-home living with 10 people: teamwork, storage, outdoors as living space22:00 Challenges vs. blessings of small space26:30 Laundry, shoes, and real-life logistics (keeping it honest!)27:00 Why a food forest (resilience, stewardship, long-term food security)31:30 Syrups, seasons, and learning creation’s rhythms32:30 Food Forest Planning Services: consult → goals → GIS plan → timeline35:00 Why growing food matters for families today36:00 Where to find Jane + book + services37:30 What she hopes her kids carry forward38:30 Encouragement to other moms & closingGuest Links• Facebook Page: Time to Forage – Food Forest Design Services (consults, GIS/Google Earth plans) https://www.facebook.com/thymetoforage• Book: Sowing in His Design (faith x design systems x homeschooling) https://amzn.to/3KIMCQP• Contact: thymetoforage@gmail.comSupport The Miracle of Motherhood• Share this episode with a mama who needs it• Subscribe + tap the bell for weekly stories• Explore our resources: Divine Discovery: A Bible Word-Search Journey https://amzn.to/3KAhcMG• Email your story: stories@themiracleofmotherhood.comSearch keywords (don’t hashtag these): vbac after multiple c sections, vbac after 6 c sections, home birth vbac story, tiny house family of 10, unschooling large family, homeschool rhythms, food forest for beginners, perennial garden layers, faith and motherhood podcast, east tennessee homestead, family sustainability*** Video Setup ***Camera - Canon R8 - https://amzn.to/47ux7FL Lens - 50mm - https://amzn.to/3USUdyhDummy Battery - https://amzn.to/46ppZZ9On camera mic - https://amzn.to/3I4NePR Off-camera mic - https://amzn.to/46y6C15Mic foam cover - https://amzn.to/46PySLs*** Other links to products that help support this channel *** link.content360.io/themiracleofmotherhood#VBAC #Homeschooling #TinyHouse #FoodForest #FaithAndMotherhood

Real, raw motherhood—no filter. In today’s episode, Ashley shares how a planned pregnancy during her senior year of college turned into an induction and ultimately a C-section after her baby’s heart rate dropped. She opens up about navigating gestational diabetes, how she and her husband built strong communication and boundaries (especially with extended family), and why they prioritize couple time while raising an adventurous, outdoors-loving toddler.We also talk about the grief of family who haven’t met her daughter, the gift of nearby grandparents, and Ashley’s beautiful description of this stage as the “rainy season”—messy, busy, and full of wonder.If this episode encourages you, subscribe, leave a comment with your favorite takeaway, and share it with a mom who needs it.👉 Support the show & explore resources: Divine Discovery: A Bible Word Search Journey (link in description).Divine Discovery: A Bible Wordsearch: https://amzn.to/42UrFIPChapters00:00 Intro — The Miracle of Motherhood00:34 Meet Ashley & family02:05 Day-in-the-life & grandparent support04:02 Planning pregnancy while finishing college06:10 Communication, maternity/paternity leave plans09:05 Induction at 39 weeks & gestational diabetes12:30 From induction to C-section: staying calm15:45 C-section recovery & what helped18:10 Family boundaries & unmet expectations22:40 Marriage communication after baby26:00 Raising a fearless, kind toddler29:10 “Rainy season” motherhood & final reflections31:30 How to support the podcast (+ Divine Discovery)About the showHosted by Carrie Farris—mother of eight, birth doula, and certified lactation counselor—The Miracle of Motherhood shares real stories so no mom walks this journey alone.**** Video Setup ****Camera - Canon R8 - https://amzn.to/47ux7FL Lens - 50mm - https://amzn.to/3USUdyhDummy Battery - https://amzn.to/46ppZZ9On camera mic - https://amzn.to/3I4NePR Off-camera mic - https://amzn.to/46y6C15Mic foam cover - https://amzn.to/46PySLs**** Other links to products that help support this channel **** link.content360.io/themiracleofmotherhood#motherhood #birthstory #csection #induction #gestationaldiabetes #newmomlife #postpartumjourney #marriageafterbaby #familyboundaries #toddlermom #parentingpodcast #christianmoms #momcommunity #motherhoodunfiltered #themiracleofmotherhood