The Healing Mama Podcast

After a long break, I’m finally back — and this episode is personal. In November, I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. What I thought would just be a physical healing journey became something much deeper. This season has stretched my faith, exposed pride, and forced me to wrestle with rest, discipline, and motherhood in a whole new way. In this episode, I’m sharing: • Why I stepped away • The...

Ever feel inadequate in motherhood? its in our inadequacy that we yearn for God's grace. That's purposeful so lets talk about what that means. Discussing Paul Tripp's book Parenting ch 2! Follow along

If you're a mom and you are wondering if motherhood is your calling, the answer is yes so let's talk about what this means. Here are some questions you might wrestle with or discuss with a partner: If someone observed your parenting this week, what would they say is your highest priority? Is it the formation of your child’s character and heart, or something else? What are the things in you...

In the book Parenting by Paul David Tripp he writes... “God has given you authority for the work of change but has not granted you the power to make that change happen.” This is so encouraging for us as parents to know its no up to us! Yes, there are things we are called to do as parents but as long as we are showing up and living out our calling each day, the rest is up to God. So what does this...

Scripture John 14:27: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” Philippians 4:6–7 says: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hea...

Scripture for the week Proverbs 21:9 — Better to live on a corner of a roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife. Proverbs 27:15 — A continual dripping on a rainy day and a quarrelsome wife are alike. Ephesians 4:29 — Speak only what builds others up. Proverbs 3:5 — Trust in the Lord, not in your own understanding. James 1:19 — Be quick to listen, slow to speak. Why We Nag Fear: “If I don’t...

It’s easy to point the finger—at our kids, our spouse, or someone else. But God’s Word invites us to look inward first. ✨ Romans 2 reminds us that: Hypocrisy hurts more than our witness—it confuses our kids. God’s kindness isn’t a free pass—it’s an invitation to grow. How we live when no one’s watching still matters. ✨Just like Romans 2 calls us to humble self-reflection, Positive discipline tea...

“Perspective Shifts for Motherhood” When it’s hard… pause. Breathe. Shift. I like to write my "new perspectives" on my mirrors in my house so I'm constantly reminding myself of my new way of thinking. ☀️ Tired Moments Old Perspective: “I’m running on empty.” New Perspective: “I am pouring out love. God will refill me.” 😩 Behavior Battles Old Perspective: “They’re trying to push my buttons.” New P...

So you woke up and it feels like it's gone be a bad day. You're irritated, short tempered and touched out all before 8 am. Here's five simple ways to transform your day. It's a hard morning, not a hard day. You get to choose how your day goes! 1. Step away for 90 seconds. Get outside. Put your feet in the grass and face the sun. Take 3 deep breaths or as many as you need until a we...

💛 You are the mom God designed for your child. Not a different version of you. Not the mom who loves crafts if you don’t. Not the one who seemingly has it all together all the time. Your child needs you—the real you. This episode is a reminder to stop parenting from comparison and start parenting from connection. When you invite your child into the things you enjoy, they feel your joy—and that jo...

Have you ever found yourself reacting out of fear in your parenting? Whether it’s fear of failing, fear of judgment, or fear that your child’s behavior means you’re doing it wrong — you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: God didn’t give us a spirit of fear. In this episode, we’re unpacking what fear-based parenting looks like and how it can lead to disconnection, shame, or control — instead of te...

When They’re Too Young to Understand Their Faith Show it in how you correct, teach, and discipline. 👶 What They Don’t Know Yet:     •    The Bible     •    Deep theology     •    How to pray with understanding 💡 What They Are Learning:     •    What love looks like when they mess up     •    How safe it feels to confess     •    What grace feels like in hard moments     •    Who God might be… by...

Scripture + Tiny Truths to Remember “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up…” — Ephesians 4:29 Speak life. Teach gently. Build up. Tiny Truths to Remember Kids aren’t born knowing how to speak kindly — they learn it from us. Correction doesn’t have to be harsh to be effective. Your calm, coaching voice helps them build the voice the...

Does it feel like your preschooler whines over every seemingly small thing? This episode is all about the why and what you can do about it.

Ever dread meltodowns in public and how to handle them? In this episode you'll learn a step by step process.

Biblical encouragement for how to lean closer to God and your child in moments that can do just the opposite.

Wisdom knows when to speak. Patience waits before reacting. Self-control chooses gentleness over anger. Motherhood stretches all three—but thank God, we don’t walk it alone. EP 32 is all about encouraging conversation surrounding this and how to implement a couple of verses from Proverbs into your day today. Some fruit for the soul!

Consistency isn’t about perfection—it’s about trust. When we lovingly follow through, our children learn that our words mean something, and they can rest in that security. ‘Let your yes be yes and your no be no.’ – Matthew 5:37 This week’s episode is all about why follow-through matters and how to do it with love. What boundary are you working on being consistent with right now?

Ever wonder if you're being too firm or too soft? This episode is for you. Join me for some encouraging conversation and real life examples on how to handle common situations while sticking to your boundary and being kind and respectful towards yourself, your child, and the situation.

Let's dive deeper into why your child might be misbehaving and learn three simple tools that you can start implementing today to help your child's misbehavior.

Encouragement is love in action. Sharing scripture + how to implement it to encourage you and your child.

Encouraging conversation surrounding gratitude, finding joy, thriving over surviving, and parenting out of faith over fear.

Let's discuss how you can handle moments where your spouse parents differently, what it looks like when your child is needing attention in a way that is different than you've been doing, and the importance of taking time for training.

Real life, slowing down, the importance of belonging + significance, and simple ways to help achieve this.

Join me for some encouraging conversations on being the best mama through God, a couple tips on handling common struggles you might not have tried before, and goals for you so that you can be the best mama to your littles!