From “90s butter mom summers” and pool day dreams to zoo trips, girls nights, slow mornings, motherhood, and making childhood magical for their kids... this episode feels like sitting on the porch with sisters catching up after a long week.

The conversation also touches on different seasons of motherhood, balancing work and family life, stepping away from busy schedules, and creating intentional memories during the summer months.

Whether you’re building your own summer bucket list, looking for cozy summer inspiration, or simply wanting a comforting and funny podcast episode to listen to while cleaning, driving, or folding laundry... this episode is for you.

WEEKLY FAVS:
Noel's Caffeinated Hot Chocolate

Felicity's Hot Mom Summer Pool

Faith's Toddler Water Table

Find Dr. Skoch @michaelskochmd on Instagram & Facebook or on his website. Grab his book HERE.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• MyCatholicDoctor
• Saint Paul VI Institute
• Catholic Medical Association Physician Search
• Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
• Estrogen, Stress & Depression
• Do Antihistamines Reduce Breast Milk Supply?
• Clinical Recommendations for Managing Menstrual Migraine - Association of Migraine Disorders
• Progesterone: Natural Function, Levels & Side Effects
• Hormone-Balancing Foods
• Postpartum Diet Plan
• Dietary Supplements in Pregnancy & Postpartum (GAPSS)
• Emotional Regulation: 5 Evidence-Based Techniques
• Happiness Is a Choice
• Mother Love — The Confraternity of Christian Mothers

We discuss advocating for yourself, getting to root causes instead of masking symptoms, the connection between hormones and mental health, and what we wish we had known sooner about caring for our bodies in every season.

This is an honest, vulnerable conversation about womanhood, healing, and the things too many of us have been told are “just normal.”

If you’ve ever wondered whether your stress, anxiety, painful cycles, or postpartum struggles might be connected to hormones, this conversation is for you.

In this episode we cover:

• Painful periods, PMS & hormone imbalances
• Low progesterone, cortisol & anxiety
• Postpartum hormones and breastfeeding shifts
• Perimenopause symptoms and women’s health advocacy
• Why root-cause approaches matter
• The mental load of motherhood and hormonal health

FAVORITE THINGS:

Noel's nixit PMS Support Gummies & Menstrual Disc

Patricia's Gluten Free Chocolate Muffin/Cake Mix

Felicity's Brazilian Lemonade

FAVORITE THINGS:

Faith's scalloped bookshelf

Faith's Easter is Coming Book

Felicity's song Flowers by Samantha Ebert

Noel's cream cheese cold foam is from Hardy Coffee Co. for Omaha locals

Key Topics

Pregnancy journeys and challenges

The importance of progesterone levels

Birth stories and labor experiences C-section experiences and recovery

Labor progression and pain management

Postpartum emotional and physical challenges

We talk about the headlines surrounding The Secret Life of Mormon Wives star and the upcoming Bachelorette season, and what it means when real life starts to feel like entertainment. Then we shift into a conversation about AI... how we’re using it, what freaks us out about it, and whether it’s actually helping or hurting us.

And of course, we get into a very honest, unfiltered mom conversation: do we sleep train or not? We’re sharing our personal experiences, what’s worked (and what hasn’t), and how to navigate all the noise and opinions online as a mom.

This episode is part pop culture recap, part deep dive, and part sister chat...and we’re bringing you along for all of it.

Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of domestic violence.

From the early days of infatuation to the "spicy" transition into the empty-nest phase, Mom and Dad get candid about the reality of long-term commitment. We discuss why love is a choice rather than just a feeling, the challenges of postpartum depression, and how to find sanctity in the mundane "middle" of the story.

FAVORITE THINGS:

Grace's Osea Body Oil

Trinity's LED Light Strips

Faith's Fidget Cube

Favorite things:

Noel: The Brick (to block distracting apps and be more present with her kids)

Patricia: A new diffuser + curly hair products

Faith: REFY brow laminating gel

Felicity: Homemade Indian food that tastes like the restaurant

Grace: Moringa hot chocolate (especially mixed with bone broth for a cozy winter drink)

In this episode, we’re sitting down together to talk honestly about Lent: how it’s changed as we’ve gotten older, how motherhood reshapes sacrifice, and why “doing more” isn’t always the holiest option.

We talk about:

• The temptation to overdo Lent (and why we don’t anymore)
• Phone attachment, Find My Friends anxiety, and scrolling in the evenings
• Fasting without turning it into self-punishment
• Body image, discipline, and uniting small sufferings to Christ
• Finding God in the dishes, the laundry, and the noise of motherhood
• The kind of women we want to be by Easter

This conversation is for the woman who wants a meaningful Lent… but is also tired, distracted, overstimulated, and doing her best.

If you’ve ever wondered:
Am I doing enough?
Is this sacrifice actually bringing fruit?
How do I grow closer to God in this season of life?

You’re not alone. Let’s prepare our hearts together.

From pop culture terms like “beige mom” and “delulu is the solulu” to real-life mom stats (how many diapers in a year?!), we tested her memory, her skills, and maybe even her sanity.

Did she pass?
Did we?
And why do the witching hour(s) always haunt us?

FAVORITE THINGS THIS WEEK:

Patricia's fleece jacket

Faith's Book

Noel's tee ball set

Noel's zero pore pads

FAVORITE THINGS THIS WEEK:
Patricia's Jive Clear Protein Powder

Felicity's Bloom Sparkling Energy Drinks

Noel's L'ange Blow Dry Brush

Rob's Tiny Hands

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:

@roomformorefamily on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook & YouTube

Personal IG accounts: @noeltherese @momma_hrnch @faith_fontaine_ @grace_hrnch

In this episode of Room for More, we chat about the many different ways your twenties can unfold. From early marriages and surprise pregnancies to career pivots, college struggles, discernment, and finding your footing (or completely starting over), we share what our twenties really looked like and how wildly different each path can be, even within the same family.

We talk about early twenties vs. late twenties, feeling “behind,” navigating big life transitions, dealing with outside judgment, and learning to trust God’s timing when your life doesn’t match the timeline you expected. Whether you’re single, married, a young mom, career-focused, or still figuring it all out, this episode is a reminder that there is no one right way to do your twenties—and there’s always room for more growth, grace, and joy.

If you’ve ever wondered “Am I doing this right?” this one’s for you. 💛

FAVORITE THINGS:

Patricia's 5-in-1 High-Speed Hot Styler

Noel's Book (The Gown)

Faith's Summer Fridays Dupe

Grace's Matcha

Grace's Collagen

Felicity's Crocheting Yarn

FIND US ON SOCIAL:

@roomformorefamily on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube

@noeltherese @faith_fontaine_ @grace_hrnch @momma_hrnch

In this episode of 2016 to 2026, we reflect on the years we didn’t see coming — from who we were in 2016 to who we’re becoming now. We talk honestly about motherhood, faith, grief, joy, and the seasons of life that shaped us in ways we never expected.

This conversation weaves together sisterhood, family dynamics, and the reality of holding both hope and heartbreak at the same time. From parenting through loss to trusting God when the future feels uncertain, this episode is a reminder that you don’t have to know what’s coming to keep moving forward.

If you’re navigating motherhood, faith, or a season of change and wondering how you got here — this episode is for you.

Takeaways

• Hilarious family memories
• Embarrassing and funny moments Family camping trip gone wrong
• Childhood memories and sibling dynamics Childhood memories
• Parenting challenges
• Personal routines and intentions

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Recap
• 06:33 Faith and Grace's Track Meet Debacle
• 14:15 Grandma's Bounce House and Family Video Mishap
• 25:33 Family Camping Disaster
• 49:15 Childhood Memories and Sibling Shenanigans
• 59:01 The Grocery Store Experience: Therapeutic or Overstimulating?
• 01:08:01 Aesthetic Routines and Parenting Realities

Be sure to follow us on Instagram @roomformorepodcast for updates/more community!

Also find us here on IG:

@noeltherese

@momma_hrnch

@faith_fontaine_

@grace_hrnch

Be sure to follow us on Instagram @roomformorepodcast for updates/more community!

Also find us here on IG:

@noeltherese

@momma_hrnch

@faith_fontaine_

@grace_hrnch

Somehow our crazy 14-person family group chat turned into a podcast - and you’re invited! I’m Noel Therese, and I’m here with my three sisters (Faith, Grace, and Felicity) and our mom Patricia. In this episode, we introduce ourselves, share why we wanted to start this podcast, and give you a peek into our chaotic, hilarious, and love-filled family life. No filter, no perfection... just laughter, stories, and an open seat at the table.

Be sure to give us a follow @roomformorepodcast on Instagram for more updates!

You can also find us here on Instagram:

@noeltherese

@momma_hrnch

@grace_hrnch

@faith_fontaine_