Welcome to our family.
Sisterhood Meets Motherhood:
The podcast where Two goddesses (who happen to be related by marriage✨) discuss all things family, purpose, sisterhood, faith, spirituality, and all the other divinely messy parts of womanhood.
Every other week, Kendra and Sophie unmask from all the daily roles required of the modern woman... to bring you refreshing and truthful conversations that remind you that you are, in fact, never alone on the journey.
About your hosts:
Kendra Bamforth is a diamond level leader and mentor of dōTERRA. She guides a large community of empowered women in detoxifying their homes and family's lives by using natural essential oils holistically. She is mama to 3 amazing boys (ages 4, 8, and 11) and wife to Scott, a professional basketball player. Kendra has a special passion for supporting parents through pregnancy and birth with the therapeutic use of plants and oils. Connect with her on Instagram @essentialoilsbykendra.
Sophie Schauermann LCSW is a licensed therapist at her private practice, Rooted Rhythm Therapy and Parent Coaching, based in Denver, CO. She has guided hundreds of families with highly sensitive children out of stress and into wellness. She is wife to Kendra's big brother, Kendall (who is also a therapist) and step mom to two amazing kiddos (age 4 and 6). Reach out to her through her website rootedrhythm.com or find her @rootedrhythmtherapy on Instagram.
We’re so happy you’re here.
Episode descriptions, resources, and release dates:
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In this pilot episode, Kendra and Sophie introduce themselves, dive into how this podcast was created, and dialogue about how much we truly need each other on the journey.
therapy tool: co-regulation
essential oil: brave (courage blend)
release date | 10.23.22
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In this episode, we share more of our personal stories and get real about how anxiety has impacted our individual lives. We also dive into both science and heart based strategies for managing worries in today's chaotic world.
therapy tool: understanding the nervous system
essential oil: adaptiv (calming blend)
release date | 10.23.22
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In our third episode, we share personal stories and dig deep into vulnerable patterns of victim mentality. that are so easy to fall into. We share about the magic of present moment gratitude to shift old ways of relating to ourselves, our loved ones, and the world.
therapy tool: stepping out of victim mentality
essential oil: harvest spice
release date | 11.6.22
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One universal truth is that motherhood is a huge initiation for every woman that takes the journey. In this episode, Kendra and Sophie dialogue about their unique experiences with stepping into the mother role, and all the ups and downs that have come with this transition!
therapy tool: the mother archetype
essential oil: balance (grounding blend)
release date | 11.20.22
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Guilt can be a debilitating experience, especially as a parent. We believe that by bringing loving awareness and speaking directly to the guilt that comes up in our journey. we can soften into grace more easefully. Join us as we dive into how to transmute guilt into a force for truth and wellness.
therapy tool: emotional assimilation
essential oil: peace (reassuring blend)
release date | 12.4.22
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Today's world requires that we play MANY different roles ALL the time. Learning how to shift back and forth between roles (i.e. wife, lover, mother, business owner) with ease and clarity can create shifts for the whole family. In this episode, we share vulnerable details of where we've come up against difficulties in dancing between roles and share tips that we've found helpful to support ourselves.
therapy tool: creating containers of communication
essential oil: rosemary (knowledge & transitioning)
release date | 12.18.22
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In this episode, we consider the importance of making life decisions that are congruent with who we truly are. We share the magic of prioritizing full alignment in all areas of our life and then taking action without doubt or delay.
therapy tool: connecting the body to receive a “yes” or “NO”
essentail oil: motivate (motivation)
release date | 1.1.23
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As busy adults, sometimes we forget how important friendships are to our overall contentment. In this episode, we share about both positive and negative experiences we've faced in balancing healthy friendships.
therapy tool: the power in offering an apology
essential oil: cedarwood (community)
release date | 1.15.23
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We all have those days where EVERYTHING feels hard! It's also easy to forget that it is NORMAL to cycle through good times and bad times. This is part of the human experience. In this episode, Sophie and Kendra get real about this topic and share tips on what gets them through tougher days.
therapy tool: normalizing positive and negative feelings
essential oil: citrus bloom (new beginnings)
release date | 1.29.23
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What is is we are TRULY craving when we have food cravings? In this episode, Kendra and Sophie dive deep into vulnerable content on their personal relationships with body image and food in relation to cravings.
therapy tool: tending to the inner child
essential oil: metaPWR (body acceptance)
release date | 2.12.23
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Where in our lives do we subconsciously (or consciously) show up to people or situations with conditional love? It is so easy to have the intention to bring unconditional presence and acceptance to ourselves and our loved ones...but how do we actually consistently practice embodying this divine love? Join us as we explore how we can more fully and unconditionally show up to all the parts of our lives.
therapy tool: the gaze of adoration
essential oil: rose (divine love)
release date | 2.26.23
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Change is the only constant. Yet, so many of us resist change every time it arrives! In this episode, we share real moments of change that we are each currently facing and support each other in leaning into transitions, as a necessary component of growth for ourselves and our families.
therapy tool: managing transitions
essential oil: tamer (integration)
release date | 3.12.23
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Communication is a loaded topic! It requires self honesty, bravery, an ability to clearly express oneself, and the capacity to really listen. In this episode, we share about our ongoing journeys of trusting ourselves to communicate clearly and share tips to work on great communication for you and your family.
therapy tool: layers of communication and connecting with the throat chakra
essential oil: spearmint (confident speech)
release date | 3.26.23
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Abundance is a big buzzword. In this episode, we slow down and feel into what Abundance truly is to us and get honest about where we can look towards continued growth in our personal relationships with the universe.
therapy tool: considering positive psychology
essential oil: wild orange (abundance)
release date | 4.9.23
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Overthinking is a really good strategy to take us away from the present moment! In this episode, we get raw and honest about the ways that overthinking distracts us from what really matters and offer some ideas that we are actively trying to soften this part of us.
therapy tool: the link between overthinking and anxious attachment style
essential oil: steady blend
release date | 4.23.23
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Ritual and routine are a proven ways to help families feel more connected and kiddos feel security in their worlds. In this episode, we reflect on our relationship to these structures in our life and share personal methods that we have found to authentically weave in these tools for ourselves and our families.
therapy tool: developmental benefits of ritual
essential oil: neroli
release date | 5.7.23
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Trust is a fundamental part of a whole and healthy life. Breaches in trust are also an unavoidable part of our relationships with our loved ones, our world, and ourselves. Learning how to dance between trust and mistrust can support us in living a life of greater security and joy. In this episode, we share vulnerable Truths on our relationship to Trust.
therapy tool: trust vs. mistrust developmental stage
essential oil: geranium
release date | 5.21.23
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Tune in to our season finale where we get real and vulnerable about the past year of our lives and share excitement for what is ahead for Sisterhood Meets Motherhood Season 2 and beyond.
therapy tool: fixed mindset vs. growth mindset
essentail oil: magnolia
release date | 6.4.23