In this episode of Momtroversial, host Alyssa sits down with Audra Phelps — founder of Mama Audra — to talk about leaving the Mormon church, rebuilding her identity from the ground up, and helping other women do the same.

Audra opens up about the moment she began questioning long-held beliefs, the loneliness and grief that came with stepping away from a faith that shaped her entire identity, and how she rebuilt trust in herself after years of conditioning. The conversation moves through mom guilt and parenting with autonomy.

This is an honest, vulnerable conversation about faith, motherhood, and the process of becoming who you actually are underneath what you were taught. Whether you've walked a similar path or are just curious what a faith transition really looks like from the inside, this episode offers real, unfiltered insight.

🎙️ Connect with Audra:

• Mama Audra Website
• Instagram: @mamaaudraofficial
• YouTube: @Mama-Audra

📖 Scripture Referenced:

• John 1 (NIV)
• James 2 (ESV)

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00:00 🎙️ Introduction to Audra Phelps & Her Background

01:59 🛤️ Audra's Journey from Mormon to Coach

06:55 💔 Leaving the Church & the Demand for Support

10:09 👶 Mom Guilt & Beliefs About Children

15:00 🧠 Trusting Yourself & Overcoming Conditioning

20:10 🌱 Parenting with Autonomy & Boundary Setting

25:04 🙏 Faith, Grace & Unconditional Love

29:57 🔍 The Impact of Religious Doctrine on Identity

34:52 😨 Overcoming Fear of Damnation

40:00 ✨ Exploring Different Spiritual Beliefs

44:57 🧭 Building a New Moral Compass for Your Family

50:08 📚 Resources for Ex-Mormon Women

55:00 💬 Closing Thoughts & Momtroversial Moments#MomtroversialPodcast #MomtroversialS2E4 #AudraPhelps#LeavingMormonism #ExMormon #FaithTransition#RebuildingIdentity #MomGuilt #ChristianMotherhood#FaithJourney #ModernMotherhood #MomPodcast#ParentingPodcast #TrustYourself #SpiritualGrowth

⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This episode reflects personal opinions and research only. We are not medical professionals or licensed healthcare providers. This content is not medical advice — please consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any medical decisions for your family.

In this episode of Momtroversial, hosts Alyssa and guest co-host Rachel dive into the controversial and often taboo topic of childhood vaccines. They walk through vaccine ingredients, safety concerns, and the evolving vaccine schedule — from flu and COVID shots to MMR, chicken pox, Hepatitis A, HPV, and the new RSV vaccine.

This isn't about telling you what to do — it's about equipping parents with information so they can make informed, confident decisions for their families. Alyssa and Rachel share their own research, questions, and concerns in a real, unfiltered conversation about a topic most people are afraid to talk about openly.

Whether you vaccinate on schedule, delay, selectively vaccinate, or opt out entirely — this episode is for moms who want to understand the "why" behind the choice, not just follow a schedule blindly.

📚 Resources Mentioned:

• The Vaccine-Friendly Plan
• Just the Inserts
• Full Vaccine Research Guide
• Well Considered Podcast Episode

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⚠️ REMINDER: This content is for informational purposes only and reflects personal opinions, not medical advice. Always consult your child's pediatrician or a licensed healthcare provider before making vaccination decisions.

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⚠️ DISCLAIMER: The content in this episode represents personal opinions and lived experiences only. Nothing shared here constitutes medical advice. Please consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions regarding your child's health.

Alyssa and Rachel are back for Part 2 of their honest, research-driven conversation on childhood vaccines. In this episode, they dig deeper into specific vaccines — including Rotavirus, Polio, Hib, and DTaP — examining historical data, ingredients, and the questions parents often feel they can't ask out loud.

They also explore the relationship between vaccines and SIDS, the role of nutrition in immune health, natural immunity, herd immunity, and how to navigate vaccine reactions. The goal isn't fear — it's empowerment. Because informed parents make better decisions for their families.

If you missed Part 1, start there first — then come back for this one.

🔗 Episode Resources

📘 The Vaccine-Friendly Plan — Book referenced in this episode

💉 Just the Inserts — Read the actual vaccine package inserts

📄 Vaccine Reference Guide — Supplemental research document (Google Doc — personal opinions, not medical advice)

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The views expressed in this episode are those of the hosts and guests and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your child's health and vaccination decisions.00:00 🎙️ Introduction & Part 2 Overview

02:13 💊 Rotavirus, Polio & Vaccine Convenience

10:43 🛡️ Natural Immunity vs. Vaccination

13:19 📊 Historical Data, Herd Immunity & Vaccine Efficacy

24:27 🥦 Nutrition, Immune Health & Choosing Your Battles

28:40 💉 Hib & DTaP — Risks & Considerations

44:23 ⚠️ Vaccines, SIDS & Parental Concerns

50:41 🧪 Vaccine Ingredients & Reactions

57:12 👶 Fever, Medication & Child Health

59:54 💪 Empowering Parents Through Knowledge & Personal Insights#MomtroversialPodcast #VaccinePart2 #MomtroversialVaccines

#InformedConsent #ParentalRights #VaccineIngredients

#DTaP #HibVaccine #PolioVaccine #RotavirusVaccine

#NaturalImmunity #HerdImmunity #VaccineFriendlyPlan

#ChristianMoms #ModernMotherhood #MomPodcast

#EmpoweredParents #HealthyKids #MindfulParenting

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⚠️ Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals. Everything shared in this episode represents personal research and opinions only — not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any medical decisions for your child.

Are you asking the right questions about your child's vaccines?

In Part 1 of their ongoing vaccine series, Alyssa Crone and series contributor Rachel sit down for an honest, research-backed conversation about childhood vaccines — covering ingredients, informed consent, pharmaceutical influence, and the questions every parent deserves to ask before making a decision.

This isn't about fear. It's about being informed.

In this episode:

• Why informed consent matters — and how to actually exercise it
• What's inside common childhood vaccines (aluminum, formaldehyde, polysorbate-80, and more)
• The 1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act — what it is and why it matters
• How pharmaceutical company incentives shape vaccine policy
• Real experiences from Alyssa and Rachel navigating these decisions as moms
• The birth vaccines: Hepatitis B, Erythromycin, and Vitamin K — what you should know
• A look at the Vitamin K controversy and oral alternatives
• How your partner fits into these decisions
• What's coming in future episodes of the vaccine series

Resources mentioned:

• 📋 Episode Research & Show Notes (Google Doc) — Personal research and opinions shared by the hosts. Not medical advice.
• 📖 The Vaccine Friendly Plan — Dr. Paul Thomas
• 🔍 Just the Inserts — Read the Actual Vaccine Inserts

Connect with us:

• 🌿 Momtroversial Linktree
• 📸 Instagram

We are not medical professionals. This episode represents personal research and opinions only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medical decisions for your child.

00:00 🎙️ Introduction & Why This Conversation Matters

05:10 ⚖️ Questioning Medical Advice & Parental Rights

11:49 📜 The 1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act

17:29 🔬 Aluminum in Vaccines: What the FDA Guidelines Say

26:11 💉 Birth Vaccines: Hepatitis B & Erythromycin

35:03 🌿 Vitamin K: Controversies & Alternatives

43:23 🤝 Including Your Partner in Vaccine Decisions

52:48 🔮 Wrap-Up & What's Coming in the Vaccine Series#MomtroversialPodcast #MomtroversialVaccineSeries #InformedConsent #VaccineIngredients #VaccineResearch #ParentalRights #ChildhoodVaccines #VaccineFriendlyPlan #1986VaccineAct #AluminumInVaccines #MomPodcast #ChristianMoms #NaturalParenting #ModernMotherhood #MindfulParenting #MomLife #ResearchingMom #HealthyKids

⚠️ Disclaimer: Everything discussed in this episode represents the personal opinions of the hosts and guest and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider before making any medical decisions.

What's actually in the COV!D v@ccin3 — and why does it matter for your family?

Alyssa sits down with Dr. Sam Sigoloff, a military physician who lived through vaccine mandates firsthand, to have the conversation many in mainstream medicine aren't willing to have. Together they dig into ingredients, how mandates impacted military families, the real difference between medical and religious exemptions, how to evaluate risk vs. benefit for your children, and how to find a healthcare provider who will actually listen to you.

This episode is for the mom who has questions and keeps getting dismissed. You deserve information, not just compliance.

In this episode:

• Dr. Sigoloff's background and firsthand COVID experience
• What's in the COV!D v@ccin3 — and why the ingredients matter
• How vaccine mandates affected military families
• Navigating medical vs. religious exemptions
• Evaluating vaccine risk and benefit for your children
• Why trust in healthcare has eroded — and what to do about it
• How to find a provider who respects your parental choices
• Vaccine side effects: what to know
• Resources and recommendations for doing your own research

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🔗 Episode Resources

REACT19 — Vaccine Injury SupportDr. Sam Sigoloff — After Hours Podcast on RumbleDr. Anthony Chaffee Interview on RumbleDr. Vliet Whistleblower Report on RumbleKen D. Berry MD on YouTubeFDA Package Insert — Pfizer COVID VaccineFDA Package Insert — Moderna COVID VaccineJust the Inserts — DTaP Vaccine Insert

00:00 🎙️ Welcome to Momtroversial

00:59 👨‍⚕️ Meet Dr. Sam Sigoloff — Military Doctor & COVID Whistleblower

04:30 💉 What's Actually in the COVID Vaccine?

08:57 🪖 How Vaccine Mandates Impacted Military Families

15:47 📋 Medical vs. Religious Exemptions — What You Need to Know

18:17 ⚖️ Evaluating Vaccine Risk & Benefit for Your Kids

22:11 🏥 The Erosion of Trust in Healthcare

27:35 👩‍👧 Childcare, Health Choices & Finding Supportive Providers

31:57 🗣️ Opinions, Medical Advice & Where the Line Is

33:03 📚 Resources & Recommendations

53:18 😂 Momtroversial Moments#MomtroversialPodcast #MomtroversialMoments#MedicalFreedom #VaccineIngredients #InformedConsent #MilitaryFamilies #VaccineMandates #ParentalRights #ChildVaccines #FindADoctorWhoListens#ChristianMoms #MomPodcast #NaturalHealth #HolisticMom #MotherhoodUnfiltered #DoYourResearch #HealthFreedom #MomLife

What does it actually take to choose a home birth — and feel truly ready for it?

In this episode of the Momtroversial Podcast, Alyssa Crone sits down with her husband Ryan to walk through her full home birth journey. From processing her past hospital experiences to finding the right midwife, building a birth team, and deciding to go epidural-free, this conversation is raw, honest, and full of practical insight for any mom considering a different kind of birth experience.

In this episode:

• Why Alyssa transitioned from hospital births to a planned home birth
• How she found and built trust with her midwife
• The role of her doula and how she chose one
• Involving the whole family in labor and delivery
• Pain management strategies without an epidural
• What a supportive birth environment actually looks like
• Statistical context on home birth risks
• What Alyssa is expecting going into her birth

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Resources mentioned in this episode:👉 Pain-Free Childbirth: Every Woman's Blessing👉 Christian Hypnobirthing👉 Tucson Home Birth (Midwife)👉 Needed Prenatal Multi Essentials👉 Zyrtec FDA Insert👉 Have a Blessed Birth👉 La Bassine Birth Pools

Whether you're birth-plan curious or deep in your own research, this one is for you.

⏱️ Chapter Timestamps

• 🏠 00:00 — Welcome & Introducing Today's Episode
• 🔄 02:44 — Why Alyssa Chose Home Birth Over Hospital
• 🤝 06:00 — Finding & Trusting the Right Midwife
• 💛 08:54 — What a Doula Actually Does
• 👨‍👩‍👧 11:47 — Involving the Whole Family in Birth
• 📋 14:57 — Preparing for Labor & Delivery
• 💪 17:25 — Going Epidural-Free: Pain Management Plans
• 🕊️ 20:17 — Creating a Supportive Birth Environment
• 🎯 23:10 — What Alyssa Is Expecting Going In
• 📊 26:06 — Home Birth Risk Stats: What the Data Says
• 🙏 28:52 — Final Thoughts & What's Coming Next

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Episode Resources:

• Pain-Free Childbirth: Every Woman's Blessing
• Christian Hypnobirthing
• Tucson Home Birth (Midwife)
• Needed Prenatal Multi Essentials
• Zyrtec FDA Insert
• Have a Blessed Birth
• La Bassine Birth Pools

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Life doesn't slow down when you're a mom — and Alyssa and Tori are proof. In this episode, they're catching up on everything: toddler chaos, family travel, health scares, and some seriously big life changes on the horizon. Tori is gearing up for a move to Mississippi, and the girls get into all of it — housing costs, community vibes, air quality concerns, and what it really means to uproot your family for a fresh start.

They also get real about military life and deployment realities, swap gardening wins and losses (yes, really), and somehow make it all hilarious. If you've ever tried to survive a flight with a toddler, navigate a family illness, or just keep it together while your whole life is shifting — this one's for you.

And of course, we close it out with Momtroversial Moments, because parenting never runs out of material.

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🎙️ 00:00 — Welcome to the Momtroversial Podcast👶 01:13 — Life Updates & Parenting Challenges🧒 06:29 — Toddler Struggles & Parenting Styles✈️ 13:17 — Family Travel & Flying with Kids🤒 18:17 — Family Illness & Navigating the Hard Stuff🏡 30:03 — The Big Move: Mississippi Plans & Housing Reality🌫️ 38:37 — Air Quality, Health Concerns & Environmental Impact⚙️ 47:39 — Military Life, Deployment & Family Dynamics🌱 49:31 — Gardening Adventures (Wins, Fails & Mocktails)💇‍♀️ 01:00:25 — Hair Transformations & Life Updates😂 01:08:00 — Pranks, Parenting & Chaos🌟 01:13:53 — Momtroversial Moments

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Being a stay-at-home mom looks different than people think — and Alyssa and guest Meghan Hobson are here to tell the whole truth about it.

In this episode, they pull back the curtain on the emotional realities of stepping away from a career, navigating financial dependence, and finding your footing in a season that's as rewarding as it is hard. From the guilt of leaving work to the loneliness that can quietly creep in, they cover what nobody warns you about — and why it's still worth every messy, beautiful moment.

They also dig into what a truly supportive partner looks like in this season, why choosing experiences over things might be the best gift you give your kids, and what early childhood development research actually says about the value of a present parent at home.

Plus, don't miss Momtroversial Moments at the end — because sometimes you just need to laugh (and cry) with people who truly get it.

📖 Mentioned in this episode: Being There by Erica Komissar

00:00 🍼 Introduction to Motherhood Chaos

02:58 🏠 Transitioning to Stay-at-Home Mom

06:09 😔 The Guilt of Leaving Work

08:53 💸 Financial Adjustments and Independence

11:59 🤝 The Importance of Supportive Partners

14:53 🌀 Navigating Parenting Challenges

17:52 🎡 Experiences Over Material Gifts

20:58 😢 Combating Loneliness as a Stay-at-Home Mom

26:57 💪 Navigating the Challenges of Motherhood Alone

30:06 ☀️ The Joys of Being a Stay-at-Home Mom

34:47 ❤️ The Value of Stay-at-Home Parenting

39:00 🧠 The Importance of Early Childhood Development

42:46 😂 Momtroversial Moments: Sharing Laughter and Tears📖 Being There by Erica Komissar🌳 Everything Momtroversial📸 Instagram

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