Grab your favorite beverage and let me guide you through these early days of motherhood, sharing everything I wish I had known when I was in your shoes.

We're going to talk about it all...

In this course I, Emily, am walking alongside you like a sister on the journey, sharing about the many things I wish I had known when entering the new season of life as a mother. While there are many books to read, what I needed was a sit down, heart-to-heart, tell me everything I need to know as this gets going kind of chat. And if you’re entering the new journey of motherhood, I know you will, too.

This course is not going to teach you how to be a mother - you have our good and generous God for that. This course is designed to encourage you, to uplift you, to guide you, and to support you in seizing the beauty of the role God has given you as mother. It is a spectacular, challenging, exhausting, and beautiful role…and we are walking in it together.

Reviews

What women are saying

Julia Johnson-Jaramillo

5 star rating

“I approached this series looking for reassurance, peace, and hope as I enter this new season of my vocation and it did not disappoint. I completed the Navigating Engagement series last year and began this series after learning we were expecting tw...”

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“I approached this series looking for reassurance, peace, and hope as I enter this new season of my vocation and it did not disappoint. I completed the Navigating Engagement series last year and began this series after learning we were expecting twin girls this year. So many of the topics were relevant to the difficulties and worries I have/am facing during my pregnancy and fears about motherhood. It was nice to hear that I was not alone in so many of the anxieties and struggles I was faced with, and it was wonderful hearing it from Emily who has such a loving heart for women and mothers. The difficulties of raising children were validated in the series, but Emily's approach helped me begin to change my view of motherhood from overwhelming or burdensome to a blessing meant to sanctify me by simply loving my children well. Being a first time mom, it's hard to know what to expect, but hearing from Emily and the other moms who contributed their advice has helped me approach this new season with a greater trust in God's call for me to be a mother. Thank you, Emily, for pouring out your heart so that ours could find peace and be able to embrace motherhood with "confidence, surrender, and joy." ”

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Teresa Tholany

5 star rating

“Emily provides such wonderful encouragement in this series. I truly felt like I was sitting down for coffee with a dear friend. I only wish I had brewed myself a cup of tea while I listened! ”

“Emily provides such wonderful encouragement in this series. I truly felt like I was sitting down for coffee with a dear friend. I only wish I had brewed myself a cup of tea while I listened! ”

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Katrina Garzon

5 star rating

“I had done Emily's Navigating Engagement series while I was engaged and found it extremely helpful, so I knew once we got pregnant I would want to do the Navigating Motherhood series! This series was a lot more needed than I expected as the practi...”

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“I had done Emily's Navigating Engagement series while I was engaged and found it extremely helpful, so I knew once we got pregnant I would want to do the Navigating Motherhood series! This series was a lot more needed than I expected as the practicalities and difficulties in motherhood I don't think are often talked about in the Church or how they may affect you spiritually and Emily discussed all of this. I've experienced a wide array of reactions to our pregnancy and am the first of both my husband's and my side of the family (sibling wise) and almost all our friends to get married and become pregnant. This series made me feel a lot less alone and it made me feel encouraged! Emily provided thoughts, advice, and pieces of her own experience that weren't tainted with negativity/bitterness/misery, but with a perspective of viewing motherhood as the greatest and most challenging life-giving gift, an offering to our Lord. It was beautiful, inspiring, and also -practical- , she shared many helpful things to think about and expect to encounter as a mother. I couldn't recommend this series more! Emily, thank you!”

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Anna Hastings

5 star rating

“I 1000% recommend this series! I started it at 13 weeks pregnant with my first, and have just finished it at 39 weeks pregnant. Without fail, each segment came at a time when the Lord knew I most needed it. He used this series to restore my hope, ...”

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“I 1000% recommend this series! I started it at 13 weeks pregnant with my first, and have just finished it at 39 weeks pregnant. Without fail, each segment came at a time when the Lord knew I most needed it. He used this series to restore my hope, peace, and joy about becoming a mother when the anxiety and fear were becoming too great. These videos have helped me feel more prepared for motherhood than anything else I've done throughout my pregnancy. My only unfulfilled desire - I wish there was an equivalent to this for men navigating fatherhood!”

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michelle snow

5 star rating

“This series is so intentionally created to share the deep, real heart points of motherhood. It helped me tremendously to create prayer and reflection time back into my routine during pregnancy as well as preparing my heart quietly for the emotiona...”

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“This series is so intentionally created to share the deep, real heart points of motherhood. It helped me tremendously to create prayer and reflection time back into my routine during pregnancy as well as preparing my heart quietly for the emotional role of motherhood. I HIGHLY recommend this course!!!”

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kristen boyle

5 star rating

“I enjoyed every minute of this video series. I am a first time mother to a 2 month old and motherhood has understandably changed everything about my life. Most of my friends do not yet have children and I felt very alone. These videos truly helped...”

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“I enjoyed every minute of this video series. I am a first time mother to a 2 month old and motherhood has understandably changed everything about my life. Most of my friends do not yet have children and I felt very alone. These videos truly helped so much. I laughed and cried through so many of them. I felt like you were inside my brain and heart, saying things that I thought only I thought or worried about. This was a great comfort to me while I was up all through many nights with my baby! Thank you for pouring your heart into this, it meant so much. ”

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Timea Zabo Hyatt

5 star rating

“As someone who also loves a good heart to heart, this series felt like is was exactly that! It is so evident by the way and depth to which Emily shares that she cares for each and every woman listening. The wisdom Emily shares have been valuable a...”

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“As someone who also loves a good heart to heart, this series felt like is was exactly that! It is so evident by the way and depth to which Emily shares that she cares for each and every woman listening. The wisdom Emily shares have been valuable and memorable in my day to day as a mother. I often find myself reflecting or praying through her sharings. I am so thankful for this course and would absolutely recommend it to any mother!”

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Catherine Morris

5 star rating

“As a mom who had a (*very unwanted*) c-section, this section brought me a lot of peace. Thank you for sharing your experience!”

“As a mom who had a (*very unwanted*) c-section, this section brought me a lot of peace. Thank you for sharing your experience!”

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Stephanie Dufresne

5 star rating

“Thank you Emily for saying yes and creating this video series! Since completing the series, I have felt such a peace in my heart and in my mothering. I appreciated every single story you shared about your life and other Mom’s, and felt so much rel...”

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“Thank you Emily for saying yes and creating this video series! Since completing the series, I have felt such a peace in my heart and in my mothering. I appreciated every single story you shared about your life and other Mom’s, and felt so much relief that I wasn’t the only one experiencing these different parts of mothering. I printed each of your prayers out and am framing them around my house and so I can connect with the Lord with these beautiful words you put together. Thank you Emily! ”

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"This series is highly recommended for expectant mamas, first-time mamas, more seasoned mamas, mothers’ groups, and even independent study".

-AnnAlies Harry

Read this independent course review of Navigating Motherhood by a mom of 4 who gives an honest and in-depth review of what you can expect.

What You Can Expect

A heart-to-heart from mother to mother

  • Real, honest, and vulnerable sharing of my own stories and experiences to break through our “highlight reel” culture to know that you are not alone.

  • Insights into what you may encounter as you enter motherhood and how to manage and prioritize your heart in the process of navigating the change.

  • Practical tools to help you learn to mother with confidence and lean into the strengths and gifts God has given you.

  • (10) in-depth videos, beautiful journaling worksheets, original prayers, and prompts. (Check out the course outline below!)

Course Outline

Topics, worksheets, and prayers

    1. Get ready, here we go!

    2. Tell me a bit about you!

    3. Welcome to the beginning of your journey!

    4. Worksheet 1: Questions, Prompts, and Prayers

    1. It’s an amazing season, but it’s not all pretty bump photos. Let’s talk about navigating the beautiful and difficult and everything in between.

    2. Worksheet 2: Questions, Prompts, and Prayers

    1. You were chosen as mother to this child. In this video, I share practical ways to grow in confidence as you set out on your journey of motherhood.

    2. Worksheet 3: Questions, Prompts, and Prayers

    1. Change can be very hard, and the changes that come with motherhood can be incredibly beautiful and very intense all at once. In this video, I highlight some of the changes you will be experiencing and offer practical ways to embrace and navigate them.

    2. Worksheet 4: Questions, Prompts, and Prayers

    1. How to surrender to the unpredictability and ever-changing plans that come along with motherhood.

    2. Worksheet 6: Questions, Prompts, and Prayers

About this course

  • $99.00
  • 23 lessons
  • 2.5 hours of video content
  • 10 in-depth journaling worksheets
  • From my heart to yours

Pricing

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Your Host

A sister on the journey

Emily Wilson Hussem is a speaker, YouTuber, author, wife and mom who shares her faith online and travels the world sharing her witness of faith at conferences and events across the globe. Emily’s social channels (@emwilss) have a combined follower count of over 250,000. Her YouTube channel alone has over 130,000 subscribers and tens of millions of views. She writes, speaks, and creates videos on femininity, faith, and relationships, and her books, videos, courses, and talks have inspired and encouraged women of all ages.

Emily lives in Southern California with her husband Daniël and their two sons, Zion and Jedediah.

Emily Wilson Hussem

FAQ

  • Who is this course for?

    This course is written and designed for women beginning the journey of motherhood. It is most specifically geared toward the timeframe of pregnancy through the first year of motherhood. However, if you are beyond this season in your motherhood and feel you need more guidance, encouragement, and direction as you get your bearings and grow in confidence, there is much in this course that will be appropriate for you, too.

    Check out the ten topics above to see the themes discussed throughout the journey!

  • Can I purchase this course as a gift?

    Yes! This course makes an incredible, meaningful, and impactful gift for any woman entering motherhood! To gift this course click the "Purchase as a gift" button near the top of this page, or email: [email protected] for specific instructions. (You're so sweet for wanting to gift this)!

  • How long will I have access to this course for?

    Upon purchasing this video course, you will have access to all its content for one (1) year.

  • Does this course teach me how to be a mother?

    No. This course is not going to teach you how to be a mother - you have our good and generous God for that, and He wants to do that for you! This course does not give any practical guidance on how to care for a baby. This course is for your heart, and is designed to encourage you, to uplift you, to guide you, and to support you in your journey through motherhood.

  • Is this course for women of any faith?

    This video course is geared toward women of any Christian faith. As I am a practicing Catholic, all of the videos are rooted in belief in Jesus Christ and the importance of faith as a core tenet in the life as a woman.

  • Is this course applicable to adoptive moms?

    Yes! While a few topics may not be relevant for the journey of an adoptive mom (the segment on pregnancy, for instance), the topics discussed are relevant to any woman beginning the journey of motherhood, whether biological or adoptive.

  • Can I purchase this course internationally and/or if I do not have a credit card?

    Yes! Payment can also be made via Venmo, PayPal, or through a separate website transaction. Please email: [email protected] for instructions.

  • Is this course applicable to single moms?

    My heart is for every mother, and this video course is, too.

  • We have a ministry for new moms at our church/ I want to use this resource in a group setting, can we use this as a group activity or discussion starter?

    Each account only allows access for individual use. If you want to utilize navigating motherhood for group use, please email [email protected] and we can give you more information on a group license for the course!