This episode is all about the beginning of motherhood.

Today, I’m sitting down with Ruby Salinas as we open up an honest conversation about becoming a mom for the very first time—the beauty, the overwhelm, and everything in between.

From those early “wait… I’m someone’s mom?” moments to learning how to care for a little life while you’re still growing yourself, this conversation is a gentle reminder that you don’t have to have it all figured out.

We talk about:

– giving yourself grace in the learning

– finding your rhythm as a new mom

– depending on God in the middle of exhaustion

– and the quiet, powerful moments that shape your motherhood

If you’re a first-time mom… or even just remembering those early days, I hope this conversation reminds you:

God chose you for your child—and He will equip you every step of the way.

This episode is a little heart-to-heart.

I’m sharing a small update… and a big shift—Behind the Mic now has its own space. Today, I’m opening up about what led to that change, what this season of motherhood has looked like, and the heart behind Wonderkeepers.

Life has been a little slower than planned… but full in the ways that matter most—learning new rhythms, showing up for my family, and trusting God in the process.

And I’m also sharing something I’m really excited about…

✨ Our Mother’s Day Series is coming this May.

Every Friday, we’ll sit down with moms in different stages of motherhood for real, honest conversations about what this calling looks like in everyday life.

Wherever you are, I hope this encourages you and reminds you—you’re not alone.

Make sure you’re following the show… and I’ll meet you back here this Friday.

n this special Behind the Mic episode, Trixie is joined by her friend Stephanie Rome—an Army wife, homeschooling mom of four, and a woman whose life has been shaped by prayer.

This isn’t an interview. It’s an honest, real-life conversation—one that might get interrupted, because motherhood is happening in real time.

Stephanie shares how prayer became a culture in her home (starting with her parents), how it became her “default” through the lonely and stretching seasons of military life, and how she learned to pray not only for miracles… but also for peace in the storm.

You’ll also hear practical Wonder Mama Wisdom—simple ways to weave prayer into everyday rhythms like washing dishes, folding laundry, and baking bread—and a special invitation to join our WonderMom Challenge this March: one month of intentional daily prayer over the children God has entrusted to us.

Download the scripture prayer cards using this link:

[ https://linktr.ee/wonderkeepersworld ]

And let me know you’re joining in by sending us a DM to our Instagram account @WonderkeepersWorld or an email to hello@wonderkeepers.org

We’re praying together. 💛

Motherhood, marriage, and faith don’t always look polished—sometimes they feel loud, messy, and unfinished.

In this episode of Behind the Mic, I’m sharing a real and honest reflection on what it means to grow as a wife in the middle of everyday life—learning, failing, and trying again.

Through a fresh look at Proverbs 31, we talk about:

• What it really means to be a godly wife (without perfection)
• Loving your husband well—even on the hard days
• Why intentional prayer can transform your marriage

✨ I’m also inviting you to join a simple monthly prayer challenge for moms—praying intentionally for your husband each day.

👉 Download your free prayer cards here:

[ https://drive.google.com/file/d/19yxjbc_YQHm6-OBZd2O_1ZhFxizFE2RS/view?usp=drive_link ]

Because being a Proverbs 31 wife isn’t about having it all together…

It’s about showing up, growing, and letting God work in you.

If you’ve been wanting to strengthen your marriage and be more intentional as a wife—this episode is for you.

💛 Share this with a friend or another mom who would love to join the challenge

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I’ll be honest… I almost paused the podcast.

Between motherhood, homeschooling, keeping up with the home, and everything in between, it all started to feel like too much. And for a moment, I wondered if I could really keep going.

In this episode of Behind the Mic, I’m sharing the part we don’t talk about enough—the struggle behind the dream.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to balance it all…

If you’ve questioned whether you should step back, slow down, or even quit…

If your days feel messy, exhausting, and stretched thin…

This conversation is for you.

✨ In this episode:

• The real struggle of balancing motherhood, faith, and calling
• What to do when you feel overwhelmed and ready to quit
• How God sustains you in the middle of the chaos
• Finding strength in God—not in yourself

Rooted in 2 Corinthians 4, this is your reminder that:

👉 You don’t have to carry it all alone

👉 God is your strength in the overwhelm

👉 The struggle is not the end of your story

Even in the messy, imperfect seasons—God is still working.

So if today feels heavy… take a breath, press play, and let this be your reminder to keep going.

💛 Share this episode with a mom who needs encouragement today

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Two months into launching the Wonderkeepers podcast, I found myself reflecting on something deeper than milestones… the heart behind it all.

In this episode of Behind the Mic, I’m sharing how this journey began—from a simple desire to capture my children’s voices and memories… to rediscovering a dream God had placed in my heart long ago.

If you’ve ever felt like your dreams are on hold in the middle of motherhood, this is your reminder: God hasn’t forgotten.

✨ In this episode:

• Finding purpose in the everyday moments of motherhood
• Trusting God in seasons of chaos and exhaustion
• How God brings dreams back in His perfect timing

Rooted in Isaiah 41:10, this is a gentle encouragement for the mom who feels stretched, tired, or unseen.

Wherever you are today—this pause is for you.

💛 Share this with a mom who needs encouragement, and follow for more faith-filled conversations.

Behind the Mic is a faith-centered motherhood podcast hosted by Trixie Hernandez and an extension of the Wonderkeepers podcast.

Here, Trixie shares honest reflections about the moments that happen behind the microphone — the lessons, prayers, and quiet stories that unfold while raising children, homeschooling, and building the Wonderkeepers podcast.

Most episodes are personal reflections, with occasional conversations with other moms who share their own journeys of faith and motherhood, but there will be times when one of her friends joins the conversation.

If you’re a mom who loves Jesus and wants encouragement in the sacred calling of motherhood, you’re not alone.