10 Lessons I Learned from My First Year of Motherhood
My first year of motherhood was a doozy. I experienced so many changes and challenges with my body, baby, family, marriage, business and in my faith. I want to take a bit of time in this last episode before my mid-season break to share with you the top ten things I learned in this first year. Share with a new mom or a mom-to-be, maybe it will help her too. Don’t forget to subscribe and join us back here on January 12th for the 2nd half of season two! Happy Holidays!
Standing In “Silence”
It seems like every week there is a new issue at hand that if we don’t speak up & out about- we are deemed problematic or *insert derogatory term* simply because we aren’t posting on social media or participating in whatever action has been deemed necessary to check off that box that day. It’s exhausting and everywhere we look, including in the church and among believers, we are seeing division. I want to talk about this and I challenge you to listen in and hold yourself accountable to how you’re handling these situations and how you’re treating others in the process. I believe that you can stand in “silence”, listen in and let me know what you think.
Praise Through Tears
Are you hurting? Feeling broken, hopeless, discouraged or defeated? In an unscripted and vulnerable episode, I’m sharing some of what God has been teaching me lately about praise, even through the tears, even when I’ve got nothing left.
Unstable Ground
Life is predictably unpredictable. Circumstances come and go that shake us to our very core. Our emotions flip and flop and life can feel very unsteady most of the time. Thankfully God sees us and does not abandon us- in fact He provides an unshakeable foundation if we choose to root ourselves in Him. Tune in to hear my story and hear what God has to say about being in these seasons and how we can rely on Him to get us through.
Whole Body Wellness
In a continuation of last week’s discussion about the body and how to take care of it in a God-honoring way, I’m excited to dive in with practical tips. We’re talking about whole body wellness. How to care for your mind, body, heart and spirit. I am sharing a ton of tips in this episode that is a bit longer than normal, but definitely worth it. Let me know your favorite tip and area you want to work on and we can be accountability partners!
Binging, Bodies & Blessings
Today I’m opening up and being vulnerable with my body, breaking away from binging and the blessings that occur when you disconnect your worth from your body and invite God into your health journey.
Allison: My Homemaking Story
I am so pumped to have my lovely Instagram friend, Allison, aka @marriedandahouse to share her story of homemaking and personal transformation throughout her first years of marriage and motherhood.
1 Peter 3 Wife
We’ve all heard of the Proverbs 31 woman, right? But what about the 1 Peter 3 wife? Let’s dive in this week to see what it looks like to be a spiritual leader in our household, especially if your spouse is struggling.
Coping With Anxiety
Although the stigma around mental health has gotten increasingly better, I don’t see many people talking about how to naturally prevent bouts of anxiety or cope through them so that they don’t get worse. So let’s talk about it.
Grafted: How God Sees You
In a world that is constantly knocking to define our self worth and value, we must refocus on where our value truly lies- with WHOM our value truly lies within. Here is a reminder of how you can become grafted into God and how He sees you. It is an encouragement that I hope you will take with you and listen to when you struggle to see just how much He loves you.
Is Self Care Selfish?
The fad that is self care, while important, has often struck a nerve with me. So I want to pose the question, is self care selfish? Should followers of Jesus be hyper focused on self-care or is there a way to find rejuvenation & take care of oneself while also focusing on God? Let's chat.
Navigating Friendship Breakups
Friendships can be challenging. As we navigate who we allow to influence our lives through our time and conversations, people inevitably make their way in and out. So what do you do when you're on the receiving end of a friendship breakup? Whether it happens naturally or it has a defining end, it can be painful. Let's talk about it.
As-You-Are Summer
I have been on a journey with my body for a few years and just as I have come to a bit of a pivotal moment, I've found myself once more discouraged by society and the latest trends that are fighting for my attention. I'm sure many of you will be able to relate, no matter where you're at with your health journey. Today I want to remind you of who God says you are in Him, why we should be taking care of ourselves and what that looks like this summer as we let go of all the expectations.
Anxious About Anxiety
Have you ever felt anxious about your anxiety? Maybe there's anxiety about your mental state because of the church and what they teach about what God says about anxiety? I know I've been there and have often been talked down to and made to feel ashamed about having mental health issues because of certain passages. So today I want to encourage you, speak truth over you and remind you that God loves you and He's not surprised by what you're going through and He doesn't want you to walk in it alone. I hope you find some solidarity in knowing that I've walked this road as well.
Angry Mommy Syndrome
Let's talk: postpartum rage. I know it's not something we usually talk about because frankly, it's embarrassing and it can feel shameful. But when those hormones are raging, your baby is screaming and you feel like you're the only one on earth who can't keep it together, you need to know that this is normal and that you are in fact very much, not alone.
The Process of Processing
I'm honored to share my friend Cassie's testimony about how she's processing her trauma and the process that God has walked her through to heal. She's talking about spiritual warfare, how it's effecting her family and how she's handling it. I also want to add a TRIGGER WARNING to let you know that she will be mentioning childhood trauma that includes sexual assault. I invite you to listen in and find solidarity in the spiritual battle that we're all facing in one way or another.
Women Uplifting Women
There are few things that break my heart more than women who tear down women simply because they disagree with them. People are people regardless of if you agree or not and in a world where we can spout off our thoughts in seconds, we need to be much more intentional to be kind, have grace and uplift others, even when we disagree. That is how we will make a change.
No Coincidences
This week on the Solidarity Podcast I am connecting you with Erica, a mother, wife, writer & newly published author. Erica shares with us a beautiful story of how God has orchestrated her life from meeting her husband halfway around the world to having her baby boy at just the right time, despite outside opinions. You don't want to miss this story!
You Know You Can Quit?
A gift quickly turned into a metaphor for my life and I had to share because I believe you will be able to relate and possibly be inspired to take action to show up for yourself more.
I Am A Rose
A gift quickly turned into a metaphor for my life and I had to share because I believe you will be able to relate and possibly be inspired to take action to show up for yourself more.