173. From Outrage to Understanding: My Unexpected Conversation with Mary Ruth Boehmer
Mary Ruth Organics collaborated with the brand Liquid Death in a temporary collaboration for their nighttime formula. They released the "ad" on social media that included chainsawing clowns (murder) and dark imagery and messaging that really rocked the online space. The collaboration seemed to make zero sense for those of us who have been users of Mary Ruth's high quality vitamins and products for years. There was outrage--including from me. I left an unbecoming comment on MRO's IG post, I cancelled my subscription to their products, I shared it with friends and followers. And once I had done all of those things, I should have felt some sort of peace, right? Wasn't that the "right" thing to do? Wasn't this me aligning my actions and values? It sure didn't feel like it...I couldn't get rid of this nagging feeling that perhaps Mary Ruth Organics wasn't familiar with just how dark Liquid Death's advertising tactics can get (ever heard of their "soul contract?") So I decided to message the MRO's IG page and ask if they knew about it and get curious about how this collaboration came to be. You know who answered? Mary Ruth herself. THE Mary Ruth of Mary Ruth Organics. She messaged me back and asked if we could talk. I said yes. She called me, we chatted, and at the end of the conversations I can confidently say hearts and minds were changed--especially mine. This episode is about the unfolding and understanding that took place after that conversation. It also explains why--despite the online outrage over a collaboration (that has ended, by the way)--I'm going to continue to buy and use Mary Ruth Organics products. Disclaimer: at the the time of this recording, I am not an affiliate for or have any sort of business relationship with Mary Ruth Organics. This is simply my opinion & personal story about a "hot topic" among the mom community.
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172. Confident in the Kitchen: My 8 Best Tips for Elevating Your Everyday Cooking
This episode is my audio version of my contribution to the 2025 For the Love of Homeschooling Homesteading & Skillful Living Mega Bundle – available now through April 25, 2025 Get your mega bundle here: https://www.fortheloveofhomeschooling.com/?ref=loribethWhat makes me a passionate home cook?Lori Beth Auldridge is a homeschooling mom of 4 & passionate home cook. She learned from the best (Grandma Huck) while growing up in Appalachia & from private celebrity chefs when she worked as a personal assistant. She is the creator & host of the Elevating Motherhood Podcast. Follow her on IG: @loribethauldridgeWhat if cooking didn’t feel overwhelming? What if you could follow a recipe—or even create your own—without second-guessing yourself? I’m here to help.In this episode, you’ll find my 8 best tips for home cooks to help you build trust in your own cooking instincts. You’ll learn how to elevate flavors, experiment with spices, and make meals that actually taste good—not just edible. We’ll also cover how to study recipes, memorize key dishes, and practice your favorites so they feel effortless.Cooking doesn’t have to be complicated. Let’s make it simple—and enjoyable. I’m glad you’re here. Let’s get started!Tip 1: Cook from Semi-Scratch. Tip 2: Elevate Your Flavor Profiles.Tip 3: Pinch Your SaltTip 4: Bold Flavors, Better CookingTip 5: Study Recipes and Make Them Your OwnTip 6: Perfect a Favorite DishTip 7: Try New MealsTip 8: Memorize a Recipe(More details available in print form in the mega bundle)Lori Beth’s Famous Easy 3-sy Sausage GravyIf you can remember the number 3, you can memorize this recipe!1lb ground sage breakfast sausage3 tbs grass-fed butter1/3 cup white flour3 cups raw milksalt & pepper to tasteBrown the sausage in a pan on the stove. Once browned, add 3 tbs of butter. Let the butter melt, stir the sausage to coat. Add the flour. Stir again, coating the sausage. Allow the butter & flour to cook together for a few moments, forming a roux. Once a roux is achieved, add the milk. Stir continually on low to medium heat until thickened. You’ll know it’s ready when you scrape the pan and the gravy doesn’t come back together right away, but slowly moves back together because of its thickness. Add salt & pepper to taste (aiming to season heavily), tasting for flavor before serving. Serve over biscuits of your choosing.Note: I’ve added my personal preferences for a knock-your-socks-off gravy, but you are welcome to use your own (real) butter, whole milk, & preferred flavor of sausage.
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171. Understanding Cortisol: A Chat with Holistic Health Coach Evgeniia Arasim
Today’s Sponsor: Homesteading & Skillful LivingMega Bundle 2025 Evgeniia’s Bio: Evgeniia Arasim is a homeschooling mama and holistic health coach dedicated to helping fellow homeschooling moms overcome burnout through movement, nourishing food, andmindset work. Originally from Russia, she grew up in a competitive school and sports environment but chose a different path for her own child—one filled with wild adventures, child-led learning, and a slow, intentional lifestyle.Now living in Toronto with her husband and son, Evgeniia embraces a multilingual homeschooling journey, incorporating English, Polish, and Russian into their daily learning, making education both enriching and fun.After becoming a mother, she shifted her focus from traditional fitness to holistic health,recognizing that true well-being goes beyond just movement. With a deep understanding of metabolism, movement, and sustainable wellness, she now empowers homeschooling moms to nourish their bodies, regain their energy, and thrive in both motherhood and homeschooling.In this episode, Evgeniia & I talk about: * Her Russian background* Her work with homeschool moms on their health journeys* What is cortisol is and why it matters* Cortisol is all the rage online right now* Cortisol is a hormone* Life-long learning mindset* Not aiming for perfection but for learning* High cortisol* Low cortisol* Cortisol testing* What we can do today to feel better* Cortisol is supposed to peak in the morning (between 6-8am)* Using our cortisol energy to live our life (not scroll social media)* Doing what helps you survive* Everyone stresses out about something different* Glycogen & the liver* Insulin resistance* Hemoglobin A1C averages* Do we need snacks? * Sugars going up and down* Making small changes* Cortisol and metabolism* Cortisol and weight management* Accepting your body shape/form * Acknowledging our natural body frame* It’s never going to be “just cortisol”* Blood sugar disregulation and imbalances* Craving certain things* Energy crashes* Muscles not growing despite working out* Symptoms of high cortisol* Symptoms of low cortisol* H pylori * Best tips for balancing cortisol* Managing weight for how our body needs to be* Breathing exercises* Prioritizes protein* Protein before coffee* Get outside and get morning sunlight* Cold plunging* Challenging yourself* Book Evgeniia mentions: Wim Hof: Iceman* Underestimating the importance of sleep* Evgeniia’s coaching offerings Evgeniia’s Links: Free Cortisol Guide: (April 2025 only) https://www.atnourishedmotherhood.com/page/650812Instagram: @at.nourished.motherhoodWebsite: www.atnourishedmotherhood.com Elevating Motherhood Links: Instagram: @loribethauldridge @elevatingmotherhood Website: www.elevatingmotherhood.comLeave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts! This helps other moms find this resource...thank you for listening! I appreciate you!
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170. Abundant Motherhood (Even If You Feel Inadequate, Uncertain, & Disqualified) with Author Brittany Maher
*Must Read* Book Alert! + *Must Listen* Episode!Patience, purpose, perfectionism, stagnation, doubts, worries, fear…there aren’t many stones we leave unturned in this episode of Elevating Motherhood! Britt Maher and Cassandra Speer co-authored a book called Ready As You Are: Discovering a Life of Aundance When You Feel Inadequate, Uncertain, & Disqualified...Britt is here today to share about the book and their incredible mission to encourage women (especially moms!) Britt’s Bio: Brittany Maher (Britt) is the founder and president of Her True Worth, a large and growing online community designed to liberate an entire generation of faith-filled women with the freedom found in discovering their true worth in Christ. She and her husband Ryan invest most of their time in equipping and empowering God's people for digital evangelism across the globe. Brittany is planted in Michigan with her husband, Ryan, and their daughter, Ariana.Link to the book Britt’s Links:IG: @brittmaher @hertrueworth @cassandralspeer Elevating Motherhood Links: Website: www.elevatingmotherhood.comIG: @loribethauldridge @elevatingmotherhood
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169. Winter in Review: A Moment to Reflect Together
For the Love of Homeschooling Virtual Conference: Click here to join!Episode 169 Show NotesSpring is almost here—it's March 1st, and the air is starting to feel different! Before we fully dive into the new season, let’s take a moment to reflect on this winter (yes, we’re still in it) and all the growth and learning we've experienced this winter. I’ll lead you through the questions and give you a few of my answers, but also press pause and apply each question to your own life. 1. What were your goals for winter? Did you meet any of them?2. Celebrate what went well and all you did accomplish (including holidays)3. Were your goals realistic? Were they too much or not challenging enough? 4. Did you rest? Enough or too much? 5. What is something you really enjoyed this winter? 6. Did you create magical moments worth recreating? Any new traditions? 7. Did you read? Any good book suggestions worth passing along to others? 8. Were you cozy? Content?9. How was your mood? Do you think the weather affected you?10. Is there anything you would do different next year? Elevating Motherhood Links: Website: www.elevatingmotherhood.comAmazon Book Lists: Click here for book listsInstagram: @loribethauldridge @elevatingmotherhood
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