LDS Missionary Moms

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re discussing something many of us don’t love to talk about: money. Whether your missionary is preparing to leave, has just come home, or is years away from that season, how we think, speak, and feel about money matters —and it affects our kids more than we realize. I brought in money coach Lynda McDonell to help us take a gentler, clearer look at how we can teach fi...

Send us Fan Mail Cleaning out your missionary’s room can bring up all kinds of emotions—grief, tenderness, overwhelm, and sometimes even guilt. Whether you’re eager to reclaim the space or clinging to their water bottle like it’s a lifeline (been there!), this episode is here to help. Organizer coach and life coach Tracy Hoth joins me to discuss the emotional and practical sides of this process. W...

Send us Fan Mail When something feels off with your missionary, it’s easy to wonder— is this a prompting from the Spirit, or just anxiety in my body? In this episode, we’ll talk about how to tell the difference between a nervous system response and spiritual guidance. You’ll learn how your body signals fear, how the Spirit usually speaks, and what to do when you’re not sure. This episode will help...

Send us Fan Mail If your missionary is about to leave—or already out—and your body feels anxious, tense, or just “off,” this episode is for you. Today I walk you through how your nervous system responds to stress, what Team Hyper and Team Hypo really look like for missionary moms, and how to gently guide yourself back to Team Resilience. Using tools from Leah Davidson, nervous system expert, and m...

Send us Fan Mail Hi friends—welcome back! Quick life update: I started a new job, met some great people, and explored new parts of Utah. But while I was away, my husband mentioned there were big storms in St. Louis—right where my son is serving. My old patterns of worry kicked in, but this time, I caught it. I reminded myself: I trust him. I trust God. It’s going to be okay. That’s what inspired t...

Send us Fan Mail Hello, sweet friends. This podcast is my little love project, poured straight from my heart to yours. Whether you’ve been here from the start or just found me, I’m so grateful you’re here. If there’s ever a topic you’re struggling with that I haven’t covered, please reach out—I’d love to hear from you. My email is in the show notes, and you can always DM me on Instagram. Hearing f...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Mother’s Day, my sweet friends. Today, I’m doing something I’ve never done before—sharing a bonus episode just for you. Mother’s Day has sometimes felt more tender than joyful if you're anything like me. Maybe you’ve heard that loud, critical voice in your head reminding you of every misstep, every moment you weren’t enough. But what if today, we rebelled against that v...

Send us Fan Mail Ever had the urge to email your missionary’s mission president to explain your child’s quirks, apologize for 18 years of parenting, and offer a few disclaimers? Yeah… me too. In today’s episode, we’re lightening things up and learning to laugh at the moments that usually send us into a shame spiral. Because let’s face it—sometimes the best medicine for a panicked mom brain is a li...

Send us Fan Mail When the house is quiet and the calendar emptier than it's ever been, loneliness can feel like a fog that won't lift. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal experience with that soul-deep ache—especially after sending off my youngest missionary and transitioning out of full-time motherhood. We’re not talking about the kind of loneliness that a girls’ night can fix. We&...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is for the women in the middle—the ones answering emails from missionaries while navigating doctor appointments with aging parents. The ones holding everyone’s emotions, while their own heart quietly stretches and breaks. Today we talk about how to stay anchored when life pulls you in opposite directions. You'll learn: How to support your missionary without aband...

Send us Fan Mail Hey friends—Michelle here. This episode was born from a simple quote: “Never waste a good crisis.” At first, it sounds counterintuitive—maybe even insensitive. But what if it’s actually one of the most empowering invitations we’re ever given? I’m joined again by my brother Travis, and together we unpack what happens when life flips upside down—when your missionary leaves, comes ho...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I deeply reflect on how we grow when our missionaries do. With stories from my own life and honest moments of vulnerability, we introduce a beautiful framework to help you see your quiet transformation: the mirror, the muscle, and the message . You’ll learn: How your missionary’s growth reflects places in you still unfolding Where you’re building emotional and spiritual...

Send us Fan Mail You set a goal, make a plan, feel excited… and then sabotage it. Procrastination, excuses, distractions—we all do it. But why? Why We Self-Sabotage: 💡 It’s a worthiness issue. We only allow ourselves to succeed at the level we believe we deserve. 💡 Fear keeps us small. Success brings change, and change feels risky. 💡 More effort isn’t the answer. If you don’t believe you’re wor...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when your expectations for your missionary’s experience don’t match reality? How do you handle the fear, frustration, and even resentment that can arise when things don’t go as planned? In this episode, I dive into the powerful concept of self-confrontation —the ability to see yourself and your emotions without judgment honestly. I share my journey of navigating fear...

Send us Fan Mail Every missionary experiences discouragement at some point, and as moms, we feel it too. When our missionary calls home saying, “I don’t know if I’m cut out for this,” or “I don’t feel like I belong here,” our instinct is to fix it. But what if our job isn’t to fix their discouragement but to help them see their worth—no matter what? In this episode, we dive into how we (and our mi...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever noticed that the version of you at night makes plans that your morning self dreads? Or that your weekday self is disciplined, but your weekend self throws everything out the window? You're not alone! In this episode, I explore the disconnect between different versions of ourselves and how aligning them can make life so much easier . I’ll share: ✔ Why our nervous...

Send us Fan Mail So many of us unknowingly tie our worth to what we do —our achievements, our callings, even how our kids turn out. But the truth is, self-worth and self-confidence are not the same thing —and if we don’t understand the difference, we’ll keep chasing external validation that never quite fills the gap. In this episode, we’re diving into: ✔️ The difference between self-worth and self...

Send us Fan Mail Your nervous system is not being dramatic—it’s doing its job, constantly asking, "Are we safe?" And when your missionary leaves, that question can send you into stress overdrive . Whether you're lying awake composing emails to the mission president at 2 a.m. or zoning out on social media, your body is just trying to cope. But here’s the good news: You can get back t...

Send us Fan Mail Sending a missionary out is exciting, but there are always things we realize after they leave that we wish we had covered. In this episode, I’m sharing what I missed and what I got right before sending my missionaries into the field—so you can prepare yours just a little better. From cooking basics (trust me, pasta isn’t as foolproof as you’d think!) to packing food for long days,...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself on a call with your missionary and hit an awkward lull in the conversation? Maybe they’re giving one-word answers, or they just want to sit in silence. It can be frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode, I’m sharing strategies to help your missionary (or any of your kids) open up and talk—while also helping you listen better. We’ll explo...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary: Do you ever find yourself seeking approval from others to feel “good enough”? Whether it’s worrying about what people think of your parenting, your missionary’s success, or even your own emotions, external validation can be an exhausting cycle. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the difference between external validation and internal validation —and why shift...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share a game-changing concept called the "minimum baseline," inspired by Brooke Castillo and the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. Learn how small, consistent actions can help you and your missionary create sustainable habits, tackle big projects, and avoid the overwhelm of all-or-nothing thinking. Highlights include: What a minimum baseline is and ho...

Send us Fan Mail Life as a missionary mom can feel overwhelming—balancing emotions, family, and the ever-present “what ifs.” In this episode, we dive into understanding and managing your nervous system, starting with mapping where you are emotionally and physically. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How your nervous system operates and why it can’t tell the difference between burned toast and the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the transformative tool of a Thought Audit —a simple yet powerful way to identify and challenge the thoughts shaping your life. What You’ll Learn Lessons from Wrestling : How pre-match thoughts like “I’m so tired” impact performance—and life. What Is a Thought Audit? : A step-by-step process to uncover hidden beliefs, challenge them, and rewrite your st...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the challenges of cultural shock and differences your missionary might face, whether serving in a foreign country or a different part of the U.S. As moms, our role isn’t to shield them from the unfamiliar but to be a safe, nonjudgmental space as they navigate these experiences. Learn what happens in the brain when encountering something new, how curiosi...