Daily Bread & Dirty Dishes

Motherhood is beautiful and deeply purposeful—but it can also leave us feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and running on empty. And what if burnout isn’t something we’re meant to just push through? In this episode, I sit down with parent coach Abimbola Akanji for a real and grace-filled conversation about the quiet signs of burnout, why rest feels so hard, and how moms can begin to care for themselve...

What if the life you’re building isn’t the life God actually asked you to carry? In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Carole Evans to talk about choosing healthy rhythms over hustle culture —and how to create a life that’s rooted in faith, not pressure. We dive into what it really looks like to live out your faith in your work, how to build rhythms that support your family and your calling, a...

Why didn’t anyone teach us this about our bodies? If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body - especially after pregnancy, postpartum, or loss - you are not alone. And you’re not broken. In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Emma Goff, a cyclical doula and fertility awareness educator, to talk about something so many of us were never taught: how to actually understand our cycles and recon...

Motherhood can sometimes feel like we’re carrying the entire weight of the home on our shoulders. The laundry, the dishes, the mess, the routines- it can all feel overwhelming. But what if our kids could actually become part of the solution? In this episode of Daily Bread & Dirty Dishes, Mia sits down with Shannon Acheson, author, entrepreneur, and the creative force behind HomeMadeLovely.com....

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Alicia Grantham for a powerful conversation about faith, motherhood, and what it looks like to trust God when He calls you into something new. After leaving her corporate job last October, Alicia shares the heart behind that decision, the fears she had to work through, and how motherhood reshaped the way she views success, ambition, and calling. We talk hones...

What happens when God gives you a calling… but your current season doesn’t look anything like you imagined? In this episode, I’m joined by Rachael Jenneman- wife, mom, preacher, author, and radio DJ- for an honest conversation about the tension between ambition, motherhood, and faith. We talk about what it means to live in the space between calling and reality, how to wait well when life feels lim...

If stillness feels hard, prayer feels distracted, or your body never fully relaxes, you’re not alone - and you’re not broken. In this episode, I’m joined by Madison Adekunle, founder of Mercy in Movement, for a conversation about how stress and trauma live in the body and affect the nervous system. We explore why slowing down can feel uncomfortable, how gentle movement and breath help the body fee...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right for your health but still feel exhausted, inflamed, or disconnected from your body, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Brook McInnis, chiropractor, functional health practitioner, and mama, as we talk about a gentler, grace-filled approach to healing... one that doesn’t require more forcing, fixing, or striving...

Motherhood has a way of changing everything- especially how we define success. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Charlotte Haggie , resilience specialist for working mums and host of The Resilient Mum podcast. Charlotte shares how becoming a mom shifted her from hustle, approval, and constant striving to a slower, more intentional life rooted in self-trust. We talk about why moms don’t need more c...

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “That didn’t come out the way I meant it,” you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m joined by Candy Pederson, speaker, coach, and founder of Heart to Backbone Leadership , for an honest conversation about how communication breaks down in leadership, relationships, and everyday life—and how faith, grace, and discernment can change the way we sh...

What if the reactions you’re having in marriage and motherhood aren’t a sign that you’re failing but an invitation to heal? In this episode of Daily Bread & Dirty Dishes, I sit down with author Shayla Huber to talk about the hidden wounds many women carry into marriage and motherhood, and how those wounds often show up as unmet expectations, shame, guilt, and exhaustion. We talk about the differen...

Motherhood comes with a quiet knowing- a deep intuition that often goes unseen and undervalued. In this episode of Daily Bread & Dirty Dishes , we talk about the God-given intuition mothers carry, the unique spiritual gifts God places inside women, and the sacred purpose behind raising our children in faith. This conversation is for the mama who has felt the nudge in her spirit but wondered if...

What if the parts of your story that hurt the most are the very places God wants to use for His greatest purpose? In today’s episode of Daily Bread & Dirty Dishes , I’m joined by Kristen Hess, the creative heart behind Artful Gourmet and a featured voice in the Netflix documentary Women in Power . Kristen shares her journey of walking through healing with God, learning to trust Him in the messy mi...

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Stacey Eddings, who teaches overwhelmed moms how to stay consistent on their health and wellness journey through simple, grace-filled shifts. We dive into what it means to steward our health as an act of honoring God, not through hustle or pressure, but through peace, purpose, and values-led choices. Stacey shares three easy eating tweaks that help you show up wit...

In this episode of Daily Bread & Dirty Dishes, I sit down with the amazing Jamyle Williams to talk about what it really means to become a disciplined woman of the Word…not in a perfectionist way, but in a real-life, grace-filled, “Jesus meet me in the chaos” kind of way. We actually had to record this conversation twice due to some technical issues (mom life + podcast life, right?), but God truly...

In this tender, soul-stirring conversation with memoir author Terri Kozlowski, we explore what happens when motherhood feels overwhelming; and how awareness becomes the doorway to peace. We talk about what it looks like to release control, calm anxiety, recognize perfectionism as fear, and model real authenticity for our kids. Terri shares gentle, practical tools that help moms stay grounded, reco...

In this deeply honest and hope-filled episode, Mia sits down with Rosy — a stay-at-home mom of four navigating both the teenage years and the toddler years at the same time. Together, they dive into what it really looks like to love your family wholeheartedly while still trying to hold onto your identity, your peace, and your faith. Rosy opens up about the seasons where she felt like she lost hers...

Inspired by Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr.’s message “Win Before You Begin,” this episode is your reminder that you’re not fighting for victory — you’re living from it. If you’ve ever woken up already feeling behind, this one’s for you, mama. We’ll talk about: ✨ what you feed your mind first thing in the morning and how it shapes your day, ✨ how to invite God into your daily chaos, and ✨ why your ve...

What if your purpose isn’t waiting somewhere out there… but right where you are? 🌿 In this heart-to-heart episode, I sit down with Jess, wife, boy mom, and co-owner of 330 to Go, to talk about trusting God’s timing, finding purpose in unexpected places, and blooming in every season — even the ones that don’t make sense yet. If you’ve ever felt hidden, restless, or unsure where God has you, this e...

In this episode of Daily Bread & Dirty Dishes, I sit down with Danielle Danver, host of the But God: SonKissed Stories podcast — a space where real people share real testimonies of God’s faithfulness. Danielle opens up about motherhood, ministry, and learning to trust God through seasons that didn’t always make sense. As a wife, mom of two teenage boys, and Youth and Young Adults Director, she’s s...

Learn how to rewrite the story you’re telling yourself about motherhood with truth, grace, and a renewed mind in Christ. Mama, the story you’re telling yourself about motherhood matters, and it shapes not only your thoughts, but the atmosphere of your home. In this episode, we’re diving into the power of your inner narrative, how repeated thoughts form neural pathways, and how to renew your mind w...

The world may not see your worth, but God does. In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to be a stay-at-home mom: the hidden work, the identity struggles, the eternal impact, and the grace that covers it all. If you’ve ever felt unseen, anxious, or wondered if what you’re doing truly matters, this one’s for you. Let’s lay the pressure down and invite God to guide our hearts in th...

Motherhood is beautiful—but it’s also messy, stretching, and filled with moments of guilt we don’t always talk about. In this episode of Daily Bread & Dirty Dishes, I’m joined by my sweet friend Oksana Diaz (@oksananicolediaz), a new stay-at-home mom to two boys under two, who is learning to navigate this season with her heart firmly anchored in Jesus. Together, we talk about: ✨ The transitio...

Mama, do you ever feel like you’ve lost yourself in motherhood? Between diapers, meals, and endless to-do lists, it’s easy to forget who you were before “mom” became your title. In this episode, we’re talking about how to reconnect with your identity, find little ways to nurture yourself, and remember that your worth goes far beyond the role of mom. You are seen, loved, and more than enough. Let’s...

Mom guilt. We all know it, we all feel it, and it can leave us questioning if we’re enough. In this episode, I’m unpacking the lies guilt tells us, what God says instead, and how we can shift from parenting out of guilt to parenting out of grace. From McDonalds for dinner to skipped baths, I’m covering the real-life moments that trigger guilt and reminding you that your kids need presence, not per...