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146 | The Secret To Finding Joy In Everyday Motherhood // Blooming & Becoming
If motherhood has been feeling repetitive, unseen, or just a little heavy lately, this episode is for you. Today I’m talking about what it looks like to find joy right in the middle of the ordinary — not by changing your circumstances, but by changing your focus. We’re diving int ... Show More
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145 | When Life Doesn't Go The Way You Planned // Blooming & Becoming
If your life looks different than you thought it would, this episode is for you. Today I’m talking about unmet expectations, waiting seasons, and the quiet grief that can come when dreams feel delayed or stories take an unexpected turn. I want to remind you that God is not done w ... Show More
30m 10s
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144 | The Trap So Many Moms Don’t Realize They’re In // Blooming & Becoming
Have you ever opened Instagram for “just a minute” and walked away feeling worse about your life? Like suddenly your home, your motherhood, your body, or your routines don’t quite measure up? In this episode, I’m talking about the comparison trap so many of us fall into — especia ... Show More
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Trusting Your Instincts: A Mother's Journey Through an Unexpected Delivery
In today's episode, Nour welcomes her first guest, Hiba, who talks about something a lot of moms can relate it, and that is the feelings that come when things don't go according to plan. Have you ever felt like you spend a lot of time planning as a mom, only for things to keep ta ... Show More
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2329: Why I Needed Two Kids ASAP by Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose on Mom Life & Raising Children
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2329: Shawna Scafe shares the roller-coaster of emotions and lessons learned after having two children back-to-back. From r ... Show More
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Do you struggle with yelling at your kids? You know you want to stop, but find it so challenging. If there was just a way that actually worked given everything else you have going on in your life. If that sounds like you, you're going to love today's podcast. I'm answering a ca ... Show More
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In this episode, I sit down with my sweet friend Mallory Riddaugh—one of my go-to girls for all things motherhood—and we got real about the highs, lows, and holy chaos of being a mom. Mallory shared 8 incredible lessons she’s learned since becoming a mama (trust me, they are GOLD ... Show More
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Good Girl Syndrome: Why It Makes Motherhood And Marriage Harder (And How to Fix It)
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One of the things that freed me up the most in my motherhood journey was realizing that I don't always have to LIKE every single part of being a mom. I don’t have to like the 3 am wake up calls and poop accidents and toddler attitudes in order to do this job joyfully. If nobody’s ever told you that, let me be the first to fill you in on this secret - loving ... Show More
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<p>Having a purpose can get you through the hardest moments in motherhood. </p> <p> </p> <p>If you ever feel like you're just going through the motions of motherhood, putting out fires and reacting to life's demands, having a defined purpose is the solution. </p> <p> </p> <p>In t ... Show More
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