The MOM Show with Courtney Doyle

This episode is a replay of one of our most impactful conversations from 2025, re-released because its message is still needed today. Dancing Through the Dark: Kimberly Haar on Trauma, Healing, and Hope What happens when your entire world shatters in an instant? In this tender and powerful episode, licensed therapist, speaker, and author  Kimberly Haar  shares her personal story of surviving a tra...

Surrendering Absence, Embracing Presence This year on The Mom Show , we've talked about estranged children, overwhelming diagnoses, addiction, abortion, shame, grief, unmet expectations, and longing. And as I reflected on all of it, a question from a mentor stopped me in my tracks: What is God asking you to surrender, and what is He inviting you to embrace? In this solo episode, I share how God an...

What do you do when the kids leave the nest  and your parents start needing more care— at the same time ? In this candid and grace-filled episode, Courtney is joined by author, caregiver, and empty nest mentor Ruthie Gray , who opens up about the often-untold realities of the "sandwich season." From worrying about her adult children's choices to navigating the emotional weight of caregiving, Ruthi...

Guest: Dr. Karen Snow, Naturopathic Doctor & Author of Infertility Lies In this powerful and tender episode of The Mom Show , Courtney sits down with Dr. Karen Snow—a Naturopathic Doctor, mom, and author—who shares her deeply personal journey through infertility, miscarriage, IVF, and ultimately adoption. Karen opens up about what it was like to feel broken, stuck, and ashamed as she wrestled with...

This week on The Mom Show , we're sharing a powerful conversation that so many moms will see themselves in—especially during Thanksgiving week, when food, family, and emotions all collide. My guest, Olesya, opens up about her journey with her son on the spectrum—years of uncertainty, emotional struggles, limited support, and the painful feeling that her child was slipping away. She describes it th...

What do you do when your child's interests don't fit into the norm? What happens when letting go of expectations opens the door to joy, creativity, and purpose? In today's episode, I'm joined by the incredibly wise and wonderfully honest Kim Cusimano , a mom of four, including her son Nate—who just so happens to be a full-blown Elvis tribute artist. Kim shares how a journey that began with confusi...

When life changes overnight, how do you hold on to faith? In this episode, Courtney sits down with Debbie Ashley, a mom whose world shifted the day her 13-year-old son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. What began as confusion and fear became a journey of surrender, trust, and learning to let go of control — one day, one prayer, and one meal at a time. Debbie opens up about: 💙 The shock of a dia...

In today's powerful episode, Courtney sits down with Trina Stegemann, who bravely shares her story of believing the lie that abortion was a "quick fix." What began as a secret carried through college became a lifelong journey of grief, shame, redemption, and healing through Jesus. Trina opens up about the trauma she endured, the lies she believed, and how God gently led her toward freedom through...

What do you do when your past still holds power over you—even after you've been forgiven? In today's episode, Courtney welcomes Kate Battistelli , bestselling author, speaker, and co-host of the Mom to Mom Podcast , who opens up about her abortion story, healing journey, and the long road from silence to freedom. From the lights of Broadway to the trenches of motherhood to the quiet of the empty n...

HELP! I'm a Mom Who Lives Unashamed Missy shares her powerful story of finding freedom after years of carrying the secret of a past abortion. In this tender conversation, she and Courtney talk about control, shame, healing, and the hope that comes from surrendering our stories to Jesus. If you're a mom carrying something heavy—this episode will remind you that you're not alone, and God can use you...

What do you do when the pain won't go away—because the secret never came out? In Part 2 of this deeply personal and healing conversation, Courtney and author/speaker Pat Layton continue their discussion on abortion, shame, and the redemptive work of God. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, go back and hear both Pat and Courtney share their stories—stories that had been carried in silence for ye...

In today's powerful and tender conversation, Courtney is joined by author and ministry leader Pat Layton , founder of Surrendering the Secret , a post-abortion recovery Bible study that has helped thousands of women find healing after abortion. Together, they talk openly about the emotional and spiritual aftermath of abortion, including shame, secrecy, and the journey toward healing. For the first...

Addiction isn't always what we expect. For Jody Allen, the hidden battle in her marriage wasn't drugs or alcohol—it was pornography. After years of trying to repair and rebuild, Jody made the painful decision to ask her husband to leave. What followed was a long journey through counseling, treatment centers, heartbreak, and ultimately divorce. In today's episode, Jody shares her story as a wife an...

What do you do when addiction enters your home and shatters your expectations for your child's future? How do you keep hope alive when you feel paralyzed by fear, guilt, or shame? In this vulnerable conversation, I sit down with author and ministry leader Dawn Ward , who knows the heartbreak of parenting children caught in addiction. From her childhood experiences with an alcoholic father to raisi...

In today's powerful episode, ESPN reporter and author Lauren Sisler opens up about the heartbreaking loss of both her parents—just five hours apart—from opioid addiction . For years, Lauren carried the shame and silence of their story, afraid the truth would tarnish their legacy. But through grief, therapy, faith, and deep personal reflection, she found freedom and purpose in the very story she on...

This week's episode is raw, redemptive, and rooted in real hope. Courtney sits down with Racquel Lopez—a mom whose story will remind you that no one is ever too far gone for God's grace. Racquel began drinking at just 13 years old, believing the lie that she had to be perfect to be accepted—not just by others, but by God. What started out as "fun" quickly spiraled into addiction, shame, and years...

💍 30 Years of Marriage: Lessons, Laughter & Lasting Love with My Husband, Scott Show Notes: Today is a special episode of The Mom Show —for the very first time, I have a man on the podcast… and it's my husband, Scott! We're celebrating 30 years of marriage and I thought it would be fun to sit down together, off the cuff, and answer YOUR questions about marriage. From expectations versus reality,...

In this episode of The Mom Show , we continue our series HELP! I am a mom who… with Brandice, a mom who spent years believing her worth was tied to her appearance and eating habits. Caught in a cycle of dieting, body shame, and self-doubt, she felt exhausted, disconnected, and far from the peace God had for her. Through surrender, faith, and intentional healing, Brandice discovered a new way to se...

Anxiety can creep into every corner of motherhood. Sometimes starting in our own story long before we even have kids. My guest, Becky, knows what it's like to parent while navigating her own anxiety and walking alongside children who struggle with it too. In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Becky shares: How her anxiety began in childhood and showed up differently over the years The conne...

This week on The Mom Show , I'm joined by Sheena Heinrichs. A teacher, writer, and mom of four who vulnerably shares her journey of parenting from a place of fear, control, and performance, and how God gently led her into freedom. After growing up in a broken and abusive home, Sheena was determined to build a perfect Christian family. But in her efforts to hold everything together and do it "right...

What happens when a mom who craves perfection realizes motherhood isn't something you can control? In today's powerful conversation, Bible teacher and author Keagan Hayden joins Courtney to talk about the tug-of-war between perfectionism and grace. With two young kids, a husband who's a coach, and a fresh Master's degree in Christian Leadership, Keagan opens up about how God is refining her—not in...

In this episode of The Mom Show , I sit down with Morgan Eseke, a mom who has learned firsthand what it means to navigate the tension between calling and carpool. Morgan shares her powerful story of how she was torn between serving outside her home and being present for her kids, all while balancing the pressures of life, work, and motherhood. Morgan opens up about the pivotal moment that changed...

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Courtney sits down with her friend Crystal Mayo, a mom of three and former children's ministry leader who shares her unexpected and life-altering story of surviving a massive stroke at just 38 years old. What began as a headache and dizziness quickly spiraled into a weeks-long mystery and a diagnosis that changed everything. Crystal opens up about the physic...

What do you do when life changes forever in a moment? In this deeply moving episode, mom of five Lauren Sullens shares her story of sudden loss and unwavering faith. After losing her husband, Clint, to a heart attack while gathered as a family, Lauren found herself navigating the unexpected road of widowhood. With honesty, courage, and a heart anchored in Christ, Lauren invites us into her journey...

💔 Battling Postpartum Depression: Amanda's Story of Darkness, Healing, and Hope Episode Description / Show Notes: In this deeply moving episode of The Mom Show , Amanda shares her raw and redemptive journey through postpartum depression—starting not after birth, but during an unexpected pregnancy. What began as subtle anxiety quickly snowballed into isolation, rage, and dark thoughts that she kep...