In this really difficult and raw episode I'll share some of my feelings as I launch my adult children off into the world. This episode was difficult to record. It was very emotional and transparent. In segment two (second half) I will share with you the blessing of waiting.

In this bonus episode, I will talk about how we can say no to too many activities with three simple tips I've learned along the way.

In this episode we will take an opportunity to look at what it means to dream as a mother. We will ask the question do you still dream and what are your dreams?

Have you ever wondered what your daughter or granddaughter is thinking? This is the second part of a series called Woman2Woman. In this series I talk to women form different generations and age groups to see how  womanhood, motherhood, marriage, and friendship changes. This candid conversation is meant to open the heart of women of every generation. Join the conversation as I talk to a 30 something about what she wishes she would have known prior to marriage, what she needs from the older generation of women and how older generations can minister and better support to her. Disclaimer: Because these interviews are reordered remotely, there may be some slight audio distortion and has been edited for time.

In this episode I’ll talk about how God revealed my jealousy and envy.

Just a random thought about rest and validating the need for rest in one another as women, as mothers and as friends. Take a quick moment to be encouraged that you are not alone because I am tired just like you. In this episode, I will quickly talk about how we veiw the need for rest and down time.  For more encouragement, take a peek at the blog.

Join me as I have the first woman in our new series, Woman2Woman. Mallory is 22 years old and schooling us as we examine different ages and stages of life. Here’s where you can learn more about our guest, Mallory: https://www.amazon.com/Found-Me-Darkness-Autobiography-Mallory/dp/1694344657 Facebook: Mallory B. Gatson Instagram: @malbhappy

In this episode, we’ll welcome Geletta, a licensed certified social worker, who will help us dig deeper into mental illness. May is mental health month so we’re using this extended episode to focus on Mental Health and motherhood. In this episode, we discuss: •How to support a friend/ family member in crisis. •Ways to support a child with mental illness •Recognizing signs/symptoms of depression and emotional distress •Reasons to pursue therapy •Myths and stigmas surrounding mental health Be sure to go to the blog for additional information and resources. If your in crisis, please call: National Prevention Lifeline (24/7 free and confidential support) 1-800-273-8255. *This episode was recorded remotely. There may be some feedback in the actual recording. To avoid removing vital information, the choice was made to limit edits.

This week, we will focus on the loneliness and frustration in motherhood. This is a real feeling that moms don’t know that they can talk about with other people. I want to open the door to this conversation.

A little encouragement  for the woman, mother, wife, and friend trying to stage a comeback and find change through repentance and forgiveness. In this episode, I'll talk about what it means to repent, seek forgiveness, and be obedient to change. This episode will not address significant mental health, addiction or personality disorders. This episode is not meant to be medical advice or therapy.  Don't forget to take a moment to read the blog post that accompanies this episode.  Feel free to leave a voicemail on this or any episode you hear.  Please share with friends and family that you think will be helped and blessed by this and any  episode.