Before the classroom, there was you. In this episode, I reflect on graduation season and the quiet, powerful ways we teach our kids every day—through car rides, late-night talks, and the messy moments in life.

I’ll share some personal stories from graduations past, both as an educator and a parent, and explore how the most influential teaching doesn’t always happen at school.

If you're celebrating a milestone with your child this year, this episode is a reminder that your behind-the-scenes work matters—a lot.

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Motherhood comes with nonstop changes—and stress is part of the journey. In this episode, I’m sharing how becoming a mom shifted my perspective on what’s “normal” when it comes to stress and why self-care is such an important (and often overlooked) way to manage our needs as moms.

I talk about my early days as a new mom, feeling isolated, and how my experience with my second daughter helped me realize how experience shifted my perspective.

We’ll also dive into the difference between coping with stress and self-care, and why taking care of yourself before things get overwhelming can make all the difference.

If you’re navigating stress in your current season of motherhood, this one’s for you.

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Mental health isn’t just about avoiding stress—it’s about how we care for our whole selves. In this episode, we explore how ignoring our mental, physical, and emotional needs can impact us—and our kids.

We also explore why self-awareness, resilience, and self-compassion are essential for moms, and how small shifts can make a big difference in your home and beyond because our needs matter too.

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Have you struggled with feeling emotionally drained, unworthy, or overwhelmed? Today’s episode emphasizes that tears and vulnerability are valid and underlying feelings may reflect deeper, unspoken pain while considering how our motherhood journey starts at different places, childhood wounds can impact parenting, and community matters.

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Do you struggle with loneliness and a lack of community on your motherhood journey?

Today we take a moment to reflect on our introduction to motherhood, the need for community, and acknowledge any painful parts of our story as we close with a blessing.

I invite you to be part of this community.

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Mom’s Way to Wellness is a heartfelt space where the journey of motherhood meets mental wellness and generational well-being through a biblical lens. Each episode dives into honest conversations about taking care of your mental and emotional health. We talk about things like anxiety, burnout, healing from past wounds, and how it all impacts our parenting. We can break cycles for a better future.

Whether you’re a new mom, a seasoned parent, or simply navigating your own well-being, this podcast offers support, insight, and real stories to remind you—you’re not alone.

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