Habits of a Mother

Send us Fan Mail As the seasons shift and schedules change, it's easy to ask "How am I going to survive this?" — but what if God is asking something deeper of your heart? In this episode, I'm sharing what I felt called to in three areas this summer: as a mother, as a wife, and as a woman. Whether you're heading into a full house, a new routine, or just the beautiful chaos...

Send us Fan Mail Are your “lazy habits” or distractions actually something deeper? In this episode, I’m opening up about a quiet struggle I’ve been noticing in my own life… the small, normal patterns that don’t seem like a big deal, but slowly leave me feeling distracted, discouraged, and disconnected from God. Inspired by The Devil in the Castle by Dan Burke, which draws from the teachings of St....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Habits of a Mother , I share a bold conviction that came from a neighborhood moms night: we must live our faith out loud. Not quietly. Not politely. Not just on Sundays. From daily gratitude and worship in the kitchen to building a liturgical family rhythm, this episode is a rallying call for Christian moms raising little disciples at home. Our children may not...

Send us Fan Mail What if the weeks leading up to Easter were meant to transform you, not just pass by? In this episode, we explore the biblical foundation of prayer, fasting, and generosity, and how these spiritual disciplines prepare our hearts for Resurrection Sunday. I share the intentional practices I am embracing this season, from social media fasting and abstaining from sugar to adding a nig...

Send us Fan Mail Mom guilt has a way of quietly taking over our thoughts, our patience, and our confidence as mothers. In this episode of Habits of a Mother , we name what mom guilt really does to us, why it so often turns into shame, and how it can leave even the most loving mothers feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected from themselves. Through honest reflection, lived experience, and gent...

Send us Fan Mail Motherhood can feel overwhelming in a noisy, divided world. In this episode of Habits of a Mother , we reflect on a powerful image from Scripture that invites us to put down the nets of self reliance, discouragement, and fear, and to follow God with greater trust. This conversation offers gentle encouragement for moms who are longing for peace, steadiness, and hope in the everyday...

Send us Fan Mail What do we do when life feels out of our control and circumstances are not what we would choose? In this episode, we reflect on how to turn our hearts toward Christ in the middle of hardship, not once it passes, but while we are still walking through it. Through personal story, faith, and tangible practices, we explore how God meets us under cloud cover, how inward seasons form us...

Send us Fan Mail What if prayer in motherhood wasn’t fueled by discipline or grit, but by attention? In this episode of Habits of a Mother , we explore what it means to turn our hearts toward God in the middle of ordinary, demanding moments. This episode is for the mother who longs for quiet but lives in noise, who misses her old prayer life, and who wonders if God still meets her where she is. To...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Habits of a Mother , I share how my word of the year for 2026 slowly revealed itself during Advent, not as a feeling or idea, but as a call to action. We talk about the tension between self reliance and trust, how fear can disguise itself as humility, and why clarity often comes after movement, not before. This is an invitation to stop circling, stop second gues...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I reflect on my word of the year, delight , and how God used it to teach me the habit of presence. Through prayer, motherhood, marriage, and my work with pregnant and postpartum moms, I share how learning to receive God’s delight changed the way I show up in my everyday life. I also offer a gentle invitation to prayerfully discern your own word for the year. Happy...

Send us Fan Mail In this Advent reflection, Dr. Betsey explores how self-reliance can quietly replace trust in God, even during seasons of prayer and silence. She reflects on the invitation of Advent to slow down, turn inward, and seek solitude with the Lord — and how that solitude can gently reveal the places we are still carrying things on our own. This episode unpacks the difference between sac...

Send us Fan Mail his Black Friday episode is your gentle reminder that your family does not need more things. They need you. In today’s conversation, Dr. Betsey shares why kids remember the warmth of home more than the mountain of presents, how to prepare your heart for Advent, and practical ways to keep Christmas simple, peaceful, and rooted in Christ. She shares the toys her kids actually play w...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share an honest look at the season when I had four kids under four and felt overwhelmed, guilty and unsure if I could really handle the motherhood journey God gave me. I talk about the help I needed, the lies I believed about doing it all alone, and how God slowly grew my confidence as my children grew. If you are in a season that feels impossible, this conversa...

Send us Fan Mail Motherhood can bring out emotions you never knew existed—especially the ones you’re not proud of. In this episode, Dr. Betsey shares her honest journey with mom rage, what therapy and faith taught her about self-control, and how learning to “parent on her knees” changed everything. You’ll hear practical tips to stop yelling, reconnect with your kids, and invite God into the hardes...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever walked away from a conversation replaying every word you said? In this episode, Dr. Betsey shares how insecurity takes root when we let the world define our worth and how true healing begins when we see ourselves the way God does. A gentle reminder that you are already seen, known, and loved. Follow along on Instagram for all the pregnancy and postpartum advice! Chec...

Send us Fan Mail When life feels off, what’s the first thing you let slip — your faith, your food, or your fitness? In this episode, Dr. Betsey shares the three anchors her mom taught her as a teenager that have carried her through every rut in motherhood. You’ll hear how Faith, Food, and Fitness are the foundation to reset your body, your mood, and your home — plus an invitation to join the Postp...

Send us Fan Mail Fear has a sneaky way of creeping into our everyday lives—especially in motherhood. In this episode of Habits of a Mother , Dr. Betsey shares how the smallest daily choices can either lead us into bondage—cycles of fear, control, and distraction—or into bonding with Christ through habits of hope and freedom. You’ll hear practical examples of what bondage looks like in daily life,...

Send us Fan Mail In the past two weeks, our nation has been shaken by tragedy after tragedy—including school shootings, the murder of Iryna Zarutska, and the assassination of Christian activist Charlie Kirk. As a mom, I’ve felt the grief, the fear, and the temptation to shrink back in silence. But God has been showing me something deeper: He makes no mistakes. He called us to be mothers right here...

Send us Fan Mail Mom guilt has a way of creeping in from the moment we wake up until the moment we fall into bed at night. But what if instead of carrying the weight of guilt, we could trade it for God’s grace? In this episode, I share encouragement from the life and writings of Edith Stein and how her wisdom offers a simple rhythm of peace for mothers who feel overwhelmed, weary, or inadequate. I...

Send us Fan Mail I used to have endless hours with my kids at home, but now that Noah’s in full-day school, things look different. Suddenly, I’m realizing the mornings before school, the drive home, and the evenings together are where the real heart work happens. In this episode, I’m sharing what God’s been teaching me about slowing down, savoring sacred moments, and creating meaningful family rhy...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been in a season where your faith life felt strong — you were praying daily, opening your Bible, sensing God’s presence — and then life happened? One small distraction after another pulled you away, until you found yourself spiritually dry, short on patience, and running on self-reliance instead of God’s strength. In this honest, from-the-heart episode, I share my ow...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Habits of a Mother , I’m opening up about something I think every mom wrestles with—where we place our identity. Whether it's in our waistline, how we come off in a conversation, or how "successful" our work or home life feels, it's so easy to lose sight of who we really are. But here's the truth: “We are not the sum of our weaknesses an...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever done something kind for your kids, only for them to throw it back in your face—or not even say thank you? That extra sting we feel? That’s the trap of transactional love . And it’s something I’ve been wrestling with in my own heart after sitting with the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10. In today’s episode, I’m sharing how this familiar passage is teaching me to r...

Send us Fan Mail I’m sharing the exact habits that helped me lose 25 pounds in under 3 months after having twins—without dieting or calorie counting. This is the story of my postpartum reset —how I healed my gut, rebalanced my hormones, rebuilt my core, and anchored my days in prayer and movement. If you’re tired of feeling stuck in your body and ready to feel strong, clear-headed, and supported a...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m getting real about a habit I didn’t know I had—putting my marriage at the bottom of my priority list. After a hard conversation with my husband (and a humbling moment at Starbucks), God opened my eyes to how I’d unintentionally been treating him like an afterthought. I’m sharing the simple ways I’m reorienting my heart, reordering my priorities, and loving...