I Am Mother of the Year Podcast

On today's episode, Lisa grabbed some solo time in the studio to share a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! I mean, HUGE! She and Jen have been...well, working on some awesome things, and they want you to be in the know! Check it out!LISTEN:iTunes Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-mother-of-the-year podcast/id1525025238Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y4aWbXEPsFpP2gw3GloSK?si=RA3VMy8uTlGcoEkpHITFhQ FOLLOW:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iammotheroftheyearFacebook Group for Moms - https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammotheroftheyearInstagram - https://instagram.com/iammotheroftheyearJOIN LISA'S PATREON COMMUNITY:https://patreon.com/iammotheroftheyearCONNECT:https://www.iammotheroftheyear.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

News report headline reads: FOUNDER OF ANTI-JUDGMENT MOVEMENT JUDGES MOM Ugh. The shame! Lisa here, and that was me (and thankfully it didn't make the papers, just my blog and this podcast!) In the McDonald’s PlayPlace, I tore a fellow mother apart from ignoring her kids and working on her laptop - in my head. Until the gut-punch of conviction rolled in to remind me that I’m a working mom, too, and it’s hard. Sometimes I’m on my laptop. Sometimes (like that very day) my kids eat Happy Meals. None of that makes me feel like a bad mom, so why was I so intent on judging her? The answer’s a pretty good one. Surprising, actually. You’ll have to hear it to believe it. So dive on into this episode, but don’t be surprised if there’s a gut punch headed your way too! You’re a really good mom -- and so is she! Xoxo, Lisa*In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel and the podcast itself, wherever you get your podcasts!*LISTEN:iTunes Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-mother-of-the-year podcast/id1525025238Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y4aWbXEPsFpP2gw3GloSK?si=RA3VMy8uTlGcoEkpHITFhQ FOLLOW:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iammotheroftheyearFacebook Group for Moms - https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammotheroftheyearInstagram - https://instagram.com/iammotheroftheyearJOIN LISA'S PATREON COMMUNITY:https://patreon.com/iammotheroftheyearCONNECT:https://www.iammotheroftheyear.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

Has your toddler ever cracked eggs on his chest while you’re attempting to check out at the grocery store? Yeahhhh, that was one mom’s experience! Jen and I have completely opposite responses to this story - I could laugh this off, but she would be mortified into mad! In this episode, our goal is to encourage you to not get stuck in the weeds of motherhood, resenting your kids for the way they ruin your day. (It’s their day, too!) It’s easier said than done, which is why we give you a few action steps to make this a reality! And don’t forget, you’re on the earth to love others in a way that only YOU can, so don’t lose steam on the small stuff so you can love well in all of the other stuff - big AND small! xoxo, Lisa*In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel and the podcast itself, wherever you get your podcasts!*LISTEN:iTunes Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-mother-of-the-year podcast/id1525025238Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y4aWbXEPsFpP2gw3GloSK?si=RA3VMy8uTlGcoEkpHITFhQ FOLLOW:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iammotheroftheyearFacebook Group for Moms - https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammotheroftheyearInstagram - https://instagram.com/iammotheroftheyearJOIN LISA'S PATREON COMMUNITY:https://patreon.com/iammotheroftheyearCONNECT:https://www.iammotheroftheyear.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

Don’t just survive, THRIVE! We’ve all heard it. We may even have said it. We want to do it, right?! Of course we all want to thrive, but sometimes, we just can’t. And that’s ok, because you know what’s ok?! Surviving! It’s good to survive, to live on -- as the definition of the word says. When we want so badly to thrive, we start to do that other I-V-E word - strive!Striving is yucky. Striving involves way too much of our mental and emotional capacity. In this episode, Jen and I define and unpack all of the I-V-E words and talk about what it really looks like to get into this rhythm of becoming...at your pace...at God’s pace.Xoxo, Lisa*In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel and the podcast itself, wherever you get your podcasts!*LISTEN:iTunes Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-mother-of-the-year podcast/id1525025238Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y4aWbXEPsFpP2gw3GloSK?si=RA3VMy8uTlGcoEkpHITFhQ FOLLOW:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iammotheroftheyearFacebook Group for Moms - https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammotheroftheyearInstagram - https://instagram.com/iammotheroftheyearJOIN LISA'S PATREON COMMUNITY:https://patreon.com/iammotheroftheyearCONNECT:https://www.iammotheroftheyear.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

I JUST WANT FIVE MINUTES OF PEACE AND QUIET FOR THE LOVE OF EVERYTHING HOLY! Too much?! Too crazy for ya? I doubt it. You’ve been there, I know you have. If everyone would just leave you alone, you’d be able to settle down, or cook this dinner, or finish that work email, or fill-in-the-blank. But they don’t, and they won’t. No one gives us peace and quiet or margin or space...we have to create that for ourselves.Need 5 minutes of peace? We give it to you in this episode, but after that you’ll have to take ownership of your needs, create your quiet, and then use that time wisely! Jen and I have lots of these conversations in this episode to give you some ideas of what to do (and what not to do!) Tune in!Xoxo, Lisa*In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel and the podcast itself, wherever you get your podcasts!*FOLLOW:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iammotheroftheyearFacebook Group for Moms - https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammotheroftheyearInstagram - https://instagram.com/iammotheroftheyearJOIN LISA'S PATREON COMMUNITY:https://patreon.com/iammotheroftheyearCONNECT:https://www.iammotheroftheyear.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

A couple years ago, I vividly remember standing at the kitchen counter getting the kids’ lunch ready. Cutting the hotdog length-wise twice, then 11 times the other way. Slicing the grapes in 2. I was mid-slice into the string cheese when I thought that I just might not make it through the day.“All I do is cut their food. That’s it. I feel like I’m cutting food all day long. I should be counting how many cuts I make a day, because I bet the number is close to 1,000…but then if I knew that, it would only depress me.”I felt that to my core. Despair, longing, resentment. Death by 1,000 cuts.Death. Death to our bodies, death to our momentum, and death to our schedules. Death to our selfishness, our need for control, and our freedom. Death to ourselves. And that’s a really good thing, when we allow the death-cuts to kill the ugly, selfish parts of us that need to go.The best parts of us that we can’t focus on because of our kids – we bury. The uniqueness with which we were created – we mask. The dreams of “one day I’ll pursue that dream” – we slay. The beautiful, glorious identity we could still have outside of our motherhood – we lead to the slaughter. So how do you tell these cuts apart? You’ve got to take the time to listen to your own thoughts. Get to know the voices at war in your mind. And then choose to allow the gentle, loving nudges of a God who created you for the best to cut away the things you just don’t need. And tell the rest of the fear mongers to GET. OUT. Xoxo, Lisa*In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel and the podcast itself, wherever you get your podcasts!*LISTEN:iTunes Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-mother-of-the-year podcast/id1525025238Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y4aWbXEPsFpP2gw3GloSK?si=RA3VMy8uTlGcoEkpHITFhQ FOLLOW:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iammotheroftheyearFacebook Group for Moms - https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammotheroftheyearInstagram - https://instagram.com/iammotheroftheyearJOIN LISA'S PATREON COMMUNITY:https://patreon.com/iammotheroftheyearCONNECT:https://www.iammotheroftheyear.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

As a mom, you have the right to be imperfect, to be aware of and fulfill your needs, and change, emerge, and expand in new directions. Say WHAT?! Did you know this? In this episode, Jen and I talk about the Assertive Bill of Rights -- a resource her counselor gave her as she was healing from an abusive marriage. It was a major wakeup call for her, and when she shared them with me, we both knew we couldn’t NOT share them with you. A whole list of mini permission slips to be who you are, show up strong, and live a healthy life. Why do we struggle with this? And why does it matter?My guess is that you struggle with some of these because you’re believing a lie (or lies) about who you are. You aren’t living what’s true about you. And that may be because you don’t know how to get there! I get it, because I’m right there in the trenches with you.The mental load we carry, the relationships we manage, and the expectations on our hearts and minds keep us feeling overwhelmed, stuck in the comparison trap, and just feeling like we’re not enough all around. And I think that’s wrong. So wrong, in fact, that my team and I are working hard to create an online community where we can fight for our value, voice, and identity — together! Stay tuned for more info on that!!! Xoxo, Lisa*In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel and the podcast itself, wherever you get your podcasts!*LISTEN:iTunes Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-mother-of-the-year podcast/id1525025238Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y4aWbXEPsFpP2gw3GloSK?si=RA3VMy8uTlGcoEkpHITFhQ FOLLOW:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iammotheroftheyearFacebook Group for Moms - https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammotheroftheyearInstagram - https://instagram.com/iammotheroftheyearJOIN LISA'S PATREON COMMUNITY:https://patreon.com/iammotheroftheyearCONNECT:https://www.iammotheroftheyear.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

BYE BYE, fear! Just like that! That’s how you wave goodbye to fear in the new year! Umm...it’s not quite that easy. In this conversation, Jen and I dive into the pressure we put on ourselves this time of year. I share a humiliating story of when I freaked out about all the new year resolution things on January 1st and dyed my hair (you’ll have to see it to believe it, so make sure you at least catch the video on YouTube, Facebook, or IGTV). But mostly, we talk about how resolutions (if you even make them) are not won or lost in a single day. That fear is your enemy and needs to be dealt with as such, and that perfection is never ever the goal.Listen, no matter what your hopes, dreams, and goals for 2021 are, we can accomplish them together! In the new year, you’ll be hearing A LOT about an online community we are creating to do this exact thing - to punch fear in the face and show up strong in our own lives. Stay tuned!*In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel and the podcast itself, wherever you get your podcasts!*LISTEN:iTunes Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-mother-of-the-year podcast/id1525025238Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y4aWbXEPsFpP2gw3GloSK?si=RA3VMy8uTlGcoEkpHITFhQ FOLLOW:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iammotheroftheyearFacebook Group for Moms - https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammotheroftheyearInstagram - https://instagram.com/iammotheroftheyearJOIN LISA'S PATREON COMMUNITY:https://patreon.com/iammotheroftheyearCONNECT:https://www.iammotheroftheyear.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

“One day you’ll set him down, and never pick him up again.” Cue ALL.THE.TEARS. Want more tears? What about the fact that you’ll never know when that moment is. Ugh. I can’t even write about this without curling up into the fetal position. Listen, Jen and I talk about this reality in this conversation. We give a little loving advice to the veteran moms who have already experienced this. And mostly, we talk about how important it is to stay present in the moment. Allowing ourselves to feel everything we feel, not wishing away time, but not living in the past or worrying about the future. God has given you beautiful gifts in your children, but they are ultimately His. Keep doing the best you can, love them with all you’ve got, and take one day at a time. Oof. You’ve probably got a friend (or 10) that needs to hear this. Please share it with them! Xoxo, Lisa*In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel and the podcast itself, wherever you get your podcasts!*LISTEN:iTunes Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-mother-of-the-year podcast/id1525025238Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y4aWbXEPsFpP2gw3GloSK?si=RA3VMy8uTlGcoEkpHITFhQ FOLLOW:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iammotheroftheyearFacebook Group for Moms - https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammotheroftheyearInstagram - https://instagram.com/iammotheroftheyearJOIN LISA'S PATREON COMMUNITY:https://patreon.com/iammotheroftheyearCONNECT:https://www.iammotheroftheyear.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

Just for fun, because when the wave of creativity hits, you run with it! At least I do, and I have to say, that I can't WAIT for you to listen to this (possibly on repeat) and enjoy. 'Twas the Last Friday Before Christmas is a poem just for you, just in case you need a little reminder that you're doing ok, that you're loved, and that you are -- amidst the hustle and bustle -- a really good mom! Merry Christmas, dear friend! xoxo,LisaP.S. Santa told me he would bring you extra presents if you forwarded this podcast on to a friend (or 7!)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

This is a horrifying episode! I’ll just tell you right now. If you’re listening to it, you may want to also watch it on YouTube, Facebook, or IGTV because Jen and I do something that we both absolutely hate -- that we’ve never done before -- that makes us feel vulnerable and ugly and exposed. We take off our makeup!And in the taking off of the makeup, we reconcile the fact that true beauty -- that restful, confident beauty -- comes from within. A soul at rest. Yes, layers and layers of mascara help us present the way we want to in the world, but without knowing who we are and Whose we are, our getting-ready-routine will always fall short. Listen, like, comment, share...you know, all the things. And leave us a review, because that would be cool. Xoxo, Lisa*In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel and the podcast itself, wherever you get your podcasts!*LISTEN:iTunes Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-mother-of-the-year podcast/id1525025238Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y4aWbXEPsFpP2gw3GloSK?si=RA3VMy8uTlGcoEkpHITFhQ FOLLOW:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iammotheroftheyearFacebook Group for Moms - https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammotheroftheyearInstagram - https://instagram.com/iammotheroftheyearJOIN LISA'S PATREON COMMUNITY:https://patreon.com/iammotheroftheyearCONNECT:https://www.iammotheroftheyear.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

When’s the last time you asked yourself what you wanted to do? When’s the last time you really prepped yourself emotionally, mentally, or spiritually for a new experience or season? When’s the last time you thought about the growing up you still have to do? All these questions and more make their way into this conversation, where Jen and I talk about what it means to raise ourselves as mothers -- to continue the process of becoming the women that God created us to be. Just because we are raising kids doesn’t mean we stop the process of raising ourselves! Growing, learning, becoming…Enjoy this conversation and pass it along to a friend! Xoxo, Lisa*In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel and the podcast itself, wherever you get your podcasts!*LISTEN:iTunes Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-mother-of-the-year podcast/id1525025238Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y4aWbXEPsFpP2gw3GloSK?si=RA3VMy8uTlGcoEkpHITFhQ FOLLOW:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iammotheroftheyearFacebook Group for Moms - https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammotheroftheyearInstagram - https://instagram.com/iammotheroftheyearJOIN LISA'S PATREON COMMUNITY:https://patreon.com/iammotheroftheyearCONNECT:https://www.iammotheroftheyear.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

Do the Next Right Thing. A full therapy session (or 6!) in one Disney song. That’s what this is. It’s easily the darkest, most real Disney song of all time. Poor Anna is alone in a cold, dark cave. Olaf just flurried into nothingness. Elsa just froze solid. She ditched her soon-to-be-fiancé in the woods. She’s stuck. Can you relate? Jen and I both can, and do! We hold nothing back in this episode as we talk about Jen’s survival of an abusive marriage and my ongoing battle with anxiety and depression. The very real situations that make us feel completely stuck. But when we find ourselves there, we need to “make the choice to hear that voice and do the next right thing.” Incredibly practical advice from Anna’s beautiful song. No matter your situation, do your best to hone in on the still small voice of the Holy Spirit in your life, stumble towards the light, and do the next right thing.We’re cheering you on! And again, use this episode to cheer on your friends. Watch, listen, and share! Xoxo, Lisa*In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel and the podcast itself, wherever you get your podcasts!*LISTEN:iTunes Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-mother-of-the-year podcast/id1525025238Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y4aWbXEPsFpP2gw3GloSK?si=RA3VMy8uTlGcoEkpHITFhQ FOLLOW:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iammotheroftheyearFacebook Group for Moms - https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammotheroftheyearInstagram - https://instagram.com/iammotheroftheyearJOIN LISA'S PATREON COMMUNITY:https://patreon.com/iammotheroftheyearCONNECT:https://www.iammotheroftheyear.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

Fear is what can’t be trusted. The one and only podcast in this series not based on a song. It’s the scene where Elsa sees what happened with her grandfather – it was HIM! He said, “Magic cannot be trusted.” And Elsa replies, “That’s fear. Fear is what can’t be trusted.”She is so right. Fear cannot be trusted. And Jen and I talk allllll about this and more in the podcast episode. We talk about how we choose anxiety over peace. We choose fear over love. We choose peacekeeping over peacemaking. So whether it’s parenting, relationships, careers, or just plain life -- choose wisely. Don’t listen to the voice of fear. It cannot be trusted. Watch, listen, and share this encouraging, practical episode! Xoxo, Lisa*In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel and the podcast itself, wherever you get your podcasts!LISTEN:iTunes Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-mother-of-the-year podcast/id1525025238Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y4aWbXEPsFpP2gw3GloSK?si=RA3VMy8uTlGcoEkpHITFhQ FOLLOW:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iammotheroftheyearFacebook Group for Moms - https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammotheroftheyearInstagram - https://instagram.com/iammotheroftheyearJOIN LISA'S PATREON COMMUNITY:https://patreon.com/iammotheroftheyearCONNECT:https://www.iammotheroftheyear.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

Far and away my favorite song of this movie (and quite possibly any recent Disney film!) Show Yourself. IT’S.SO.GOOD. I love it for a million and more reasons, and Jen and I talk about the amazingness in this podcast episode. Show yourself. Not someone else. You. When you walk into a room, show yourself as you truly are.That’s really, in essence, what Elsa is doing in this scene. Showing up to her own life. And you want to know how she got there? She followed the voice into the unknown (we talked about this last week!) She took deliberate steps to get to know who she already was. God, who created you so uniquely and beautifully and amazingly, has given you everything you could possibly need for life and holy living. He’s deposited it in you. It’s already there. Just like it was there for Elsa. We love this episode and hope it encourages and inspires you. If it does, share it with a friend! Xoxo, LisaLink to “You’re a Really Good Mom” coffee mugs here: https://www.iammotheroftheyear.com/merch/mug And in this episode we also talk about Spiritual DNA with Daron Earlewine. More information on that incredible online course and workshop can be found here: https://www.spiritualdna.me/ *In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel and the podcast itself, wherever you get your podcasts!*LISTEN:iTunes Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-mother-of-the-year podcast/id1525025238Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y4aWbXEPsFpP2gw3GloSK?si=RA3VMy8uTlGcoEkpHITFhQ FOLLOW:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iammotheroftheyearFacebook Group for Moms - https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammotheroftheyearInstagram - https://instagram.com/iammotheroftheyearJOIN LISA'S PATREON COMMUNITY:https://patreon.com/iammotheroftheyearCONNECT:https://www.iammotheroftheyear.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

The instant classic (and, for many, a welcomed replacement for “Let It Go!”) Into the Unknown. Oh Elsa. What a powerhouse. Thank you for this heart-cry, because it’s so relatable, especially as we sit here in 2020, celebrating the 1-year anniversary of Frozen II, while also celebrating the fact that the world’s strangest year is finally coming to a close.2020 was the year of a lot of things, but if we stay positive, we can certainly say that for many of us, it was the year of the pivot. Some forced pivots, some chosen pivots, some it’s-now-or-never pivots. And so right now, as you’re reading this, I wanted to allow Elsa’s posture in this beautiful song to encourage you.If you’re feeling unsettled or stuck or wild and crazy about this strange year, stressful season, or mandatory pivot – ask God those questions! Start there! You’ll notice, it’s not in Elsa’s defiant posture that she launches the journey to find, ultimately, who she was created to be. It was in her vulnerability.Watch, listen, share -- and let us know what you think! Xoxo, Lisa & Jen*In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel and the podcast itself, wherever you get your podcasts!*LISTEN:iTunes Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-mother-of-the-year podcast/id1525025238Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y4aWbXEPsFpP2gw3GloSK?si=RA3VMy8uTlGcoEkpHITFhQ FOLLOW:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iammotheroftheyearFacebook Group for Moms - https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammotheroftheyearInstagram - https://instagram.com/iammotheroftheyearJOIN LISA'S PATREON COMMUNITY:https://patreon.com/iammotheroftheyearCONNECT:https://www.iammotheroftheyear.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

A first in a 5-part series honoring the one year anniversary of Frozen II -- everyone’s favorite quarantine classic. Jen and I, I mean, Elsa and Anna, take us on a journey through the song, "Some Things Never Change." We talk in-depth about how poignant it is that while all of the characters sing about all of the things that change around them, they always come back to the truth that some things never change. Some things actually are constant.Now, I would love to hear Anna sing about this in 2020, but even in this wild year, I think she’d agree with me that in our ever-changing world, in our ever-changing culture, in our ever-changing everything, the only thing we need to not change won’t. It’s a guarantee. And that never-changing One is God.He is the One who never changes. The Bible says that He is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and has countless other scriptures about the character of God being steadfast, consistent, and never-changing. So listen, watch, share -- all the things -- with your Frozen and Frozen II fans, and everyone on the whole planet who needs to hear exactly how wonderful our Heavenly Father is.*In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel and the podcast itself, wherever you get your podcasts!*LISTEN:iTunes Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-mother-of-the-year podcast/id1525025238Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y4aWbXEPsFpP2gw3GloSK?si=RA3VMy8uTlGcoEkpHITFhQ FOLLOW:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iammotheroftheyearFacebook Group for Moms - https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammotheroftheyearInstagram - https://instagram.com/iammotheroftheyearJOIN LISA'S PATREON COMMUNITY:https://patreon.com/iammotheroftheyearCONNECT:https://www.iammotheroftheyear.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

A sinking feeling that she was not meant to be a mother after her son was born. An “I’m sorry there’s no heartbeat” ultrasound the day before her sister’s wedding. An ectopic pregnancy that threatened her life. These and more mark Amanda’s story of motherhood as it is, not as we expect it to be. Feel like you don’t measure up? Ever believed that your miscarriage was your fault? Thought that God was punishing you for being a bad mother? No matter where you’re at on your motherhood journey, you’ll absolutely relate to Amanda’s story. And you’ll freak all the way out when she shares…well, never mind. You’ll see when you watch or listen. Xoxo, LisaOctober is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and we wanted to honor that by sharing the stories of women just like you. This episode is the last in the 4-part series we called Yet We Thrive. Yet We Thrive is one of our partner ministries that helps women who have lost babies or are struggling to get pregnant live full, thriving lives – even in the midst of impossible circumstances. We hope this series brings you hope, comfort, peace, and courage. *In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel and the podcast itself, wherever you get your podcasts!*LISTEN:iTunes Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-mother-of-the-year podcast/id1525025238Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y4aWbXEPsFpP2gw3GloSK?si=RA3VMy8uTlGcoEkpHITFhQ FOLLOW:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iammotheroftheyearFacebook Group for Moms - https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammotheroftheyearInstagram - https://instagram.com/iammotheroftheyearJOIN LISA'S PATREON COMMUNITY:https://patreon.com/iammotheroftheyearCONNECT:https://www.iammotheroftheyear.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

Get ready to meet your new hero. No, seriously. Sherah is an incredible light with an even brighter story. Since she was 12 years old, Sherah has known that she was put on this planet to be a midwife. She’s delivered almost 400 babies and assisted in thousands (literally) more births. She’s already hero-status in my book. But listen to this. Sherah and her husband have been trying to get pregnant for 8 years. EIGHT. Day in and day out, this beautiful woman brings other women’s children into this world, all while holding out hope that someday, she too, will be able to bring her baby to her chest. Not only does Sherah share her story so graciously for those who are struggling to conceive, she also offers advice for others who are supporting others in their journeys (what to say, what not to say, and more!) This episode is a DO NOT MISS. (Ok, all of our episodes are do not miss, but you know what I mean.) xoxo, LisaOctober is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and we wanted to honor that by sharing the stories of women just like you. This episode is the third in a 4-part series we’ve called, Yet We Thrive. Yet We Thrive is one of our partner ministries that helps women who have lost babies or are struggling to get pregnant live full, thriving lives – even in the midst of impossible circumstances. We hope this series brings you hope, comfort, peace, and courage. *In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel and the podcast itself, wherever you get your podcasts!*LISTEN:iTunes Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-mother-of-the-year podcast/id1525025238Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y4aWbXEPsFpP2gw3GloSK?si=RA3VMy8uTlGcoEkpHITFhQ FOLLOW:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iammotheroftheyearFacebook Group for Moms - https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammotheroftheyearInstagram - https://instagram.com/iammotheroftheyearJOIN LISA'S PATREON COMMUNITY:https://patreon.com/iammotheroftheyearCONNECT:https://www.iammotheroftheyear.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

Have you experienced a miscarriage? Are you 1 in 4? So is Violet. In this episode, Violet shares not only her story of loss, but the story of how that loss impacted her marriage. With an emotionally-distant husband, she grieved alone, until she, too, sealed the pain away. Thankfully, she hit her breaking point and he had a come-to-Jesus moment. Together, they navigated their grief and the issues that led to disconnection. Violet is honest and raw, and will give you a boost of courage to look at any pain you may be hiding away. Watch, listen and share this episode with a friend. xoxo, LisaOctober is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and we wanted to honor that by sharing the stories of women just like you. This episode is the first in a 4-part series we’re calling Yet We Thrive. Yet We Thrive is one of our partner ministries that helps women who have lost babies or are struggling to get pregnant live full, thriving lives – even in the midst of impossible circumstances. We hope this series brings you hope, comfort, peace, and courage. *In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel and the podcast itself, wherever you get your podcasts!*LISTEN:iTunes Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-mother-of-the-year podcast/id1525025238Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y4aWbXEPsFpP2gw3GloSK?si=RA3VMy8uTlGcoEkpHITFhQ FOLLOW:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iammotheroftheyearFacebook Group for Moms - https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammotheroftheyearInstagram - https://instagram.com/iammotheroftheyearJOIN LISA'S PATREON COMMUNITY:https://patreon.com/iammotheroftheyearCONNECT:https://www.iammotheroftheyear.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

Is it possible to live a full, thriving life in the midst of impossible circumstances? Ask Lindsay. She’ll tell you YES. She’ll also tell you that she never thought she’d need to even consider it…until she lost her son (and almost her life!) at 16 weeks pregnant. In this episode, you’ll hear Lindsay’s incredible story of losing not one, but three baby boys. Her honesty in struggle, fight for her faith, and resolve to invite women into a community of hope will stick with you. This episode is a do-not-miss. Xoxo, LisaOctober is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and we wanted to honor that by sharing the stories of women just like you. This episode is the first in a 4-part series we’re calling Yet We Thrive. Yet We Thrive is one of our partner ministries that helps women who have lost babies or are struggling to get pregnant live full, thriving lives – even in the midst of impossible circumstances. We hope this series brings you hope, comfort, peace, and courage.*In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel and the podcast itself, wherever you get your podcasts!*LISTEN:iTunes Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-mother-of-the-year podcast/id1525025238Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y4aWbXEPsFpP2gw3GloSK?si=RA3VMy8uTlGcoEkpHITFhQ FOLLOW:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iammotheroftheyearFacebook Group for Moms - https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammotheroftheyearInstagram - https://instagram.com/iammotheroftheyearJOIN LISA'S PATREON COMMUNITY:https://patreon.com/iammotheroftheyearCONNECT:https://www.iammotheroftheyear.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

Oops, I did it again! How frustrating! To keep making the same mistakes over and over again. That was me -- madder than all get-out at my daughter who would just NOT GO TO SLEEP! And in my anger, I really messed up. I know you’ve been there before, and I know it makes you feel like a bad mom. In this episode, Jen and I talk about what to do after you do that thing...again, and how amazing it is when you can learn and grow from those moments instead of sitting in the shame spiral. xoxo, Lisa*In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel and the podcast itself, wherever you get your podcasts!*LISTEN:iTunes Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-mother-of-the-year podcast/id1525025238Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y4aWbXEPsFpP2gw3GloSK?si=RA3VMy8uTlGcoEkpHITFhQ FOLLOW:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iammotheroftheyearFacebook Group for Moms - https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammotheroftheyearInstagram - https://instagram.com/iammotheroftheyearJOIN LISA'S PATREON COMMUNITY:https://patreon.com/iammotheroftheyearCONNECT:https://www.iammotheroftheyear.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

I’m not sure who needs to hear this, but if I had to bet my last dollar, I’d bet it on the fact that YOU need to hear this. Chances are, you’re waiting on something, you’re walking through a hard time, or working towards a dream (or at the very least, a new doable normal). Whether it’s a struggling marriage, a lazy/angry/selfish/fill-in-the-blank kid, a scary diagnosis, or a dream that you just can’t let go of, THIS conversation is for you. In this episode, Jen and I both share stories of how we’ve seen this very thing (the thing you need to hear) in our own lives. Watch, listen, and share with a friend. Xoxo, Lisa*In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel and the podcast itself, wherever you get your podcasts!*LISTEN:iTunes Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-mother-of-the-year podcast/id1525025238Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y4aWbXEPsFpP2gw3GloSK?si=RA3VMy8uTlGcoEkpHITFhQ FOLLOW:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iammotheroftheyearFacebook Group for Moms - https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammotheroftheyearInstagram - https://instagram.com/iammotheroftheyearJOIN LISA'S PATREON COMMUNITY:https://patreon.com/iammotheroftheyearCONNECT:https://www.iammotheroftheyear.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

Motherhood is not what I expected it to be! What about you? Motherhood is the most challenging, yet rewarding journey that we’ll ever be on, but that doesn’t mean it won’t come with some harsh realities. If you’re like Jen, people have been telling you your entire life to lower your expectations so you’re not disappointed. We think there’s a better way, and that’s exactly what we talk about in this episode. And if the reality of motherhood is a pain point for you, you’re not going to want to miss this conversation. xoxo, Lisa*In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel and the podcast itself, wherever you get your podcasts!*LISTEN:iTunes Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-mother-of-the-year podcast/id1525025238Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y4aWbXEPsFpP2gw3GloSK?si=RA3VMy8uTlGcoEkpHITFhQ FOLLOW:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iammotheroftheyearFacebook Group for Moms - https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammotheroftheyearInstagram - https://instagram.com/iammotheroftheyearJOIN LISA'S PATREON COMMUNITY:https://patreon.com/iammotheroftheyearCONNECT:https://www.iammotheroftheyear.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

If you’ve been wondering where your chest pieces have run off to, you’re not alone! In this episode, Jen and I talk about the case of the disappearing boobs, the timeline of their rise and fall, and mostly importantly, WHY it bothers us. Hard to believe, but we talk about Jesus and boobs in the same episode, and we think you can relate. xoxo, Lisa*In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel and the podcast itself, wherever you get your podcasts!*LISTEN:iTunes Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-mother-of-the-year podcast/id1525025238Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y4aWbXEPsFpP2gw3GloSK?si=RA3VMy8uTlGcoEkpHITFhQ FOLLOW:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iammotheroftheyearFacebook Group for Moms - https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammotheroftheyearInstagram - https://instagram.com/iammotheroftheyearJOIN LISA'S PATREON COMMUNITY:https://patreon.com/iammotheroftheyearCONNECT:https://www.iammotheroftheyear.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

No, I’m not going to reveal them in the show notes! You’ll have to join the conversation to hear the 6 words that have changed my life and can change yours too. Because life is hard and relationships are complicated, introducing these 6 words into your regular vocabulary can literally make all the difference in the way you communicate with yourself, God, and those around you. SO. GOOD. Don’t miss out! Xoxo, LisaEpisode References:Brene BrownBrene Brown’s The Call to CourageEnneagram - I’m a 2w3. Jen’s a 3w2.*In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel and the podcast itself, wherever you get your podcasts!*LISTEN:iTunes Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-mother-of-the-year podcast/id1525025238Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y4aWbXEPsFpP2gw3GloSK?si=RA3VMy8uTlGcoEkpHITFhQ FOLLOW:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iammotheroftheyearFacebook Group for Moms - https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammotheroftheyearInstagram - https://instagram.com/iammotheroftheyearJOIN LISA'S PATREON COMMUNITY:https://patreon.com/iammotheroftheyearCONNECT:https://www.iammotheroftheyear.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

Who do you compare yourself to? Who in your life do you feel like you need to prove yourself to? Is it the mom next door who always seems to look put together? The tutor you hired to give your kid some extra help? Your ex? Your spouse? God? It’s easy to get trapped in the comparison game or walk through life puffing up to prove yourself. WE ALL DO THAT. But we don’t have to. In this episode, Jen and I talk through one of the times I got busted playing the comparison game, and how that spiraled into a few shame-filled days. You’ll hear the happy ending, too, and of course, you’ll hear that you’re a really good mom. xoxo, LisaEpisode References:Blog Post EnneagramWhat’s True About You Guided Journal (Buy yours today!)JOIN LISA'S PATREON COMMUNITY:https://patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear CONNECT:https://www.iammotheroftheyear.com*In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel, too!*Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

“Am I even speaking?” “Maybe I’m invisible.” “Is all of this mothering worth it?” And they are valid questions. Between the constant busyness and daily chaos and the sleepless nights up with the kids or worrying about the kids--it can be REALLY hard to see that we’re making a difference as moms. Not making a difference by changing the entire world, but in the consistencies of who we are and how we love. Are those things making a difference in the lives of our kids?In this episode, Jen and I have this exact conversation, AND share a little bit of hope -- you know, those glorious moments between the chaos where your child surprises you with proof that something you’ve said or done has sunk in?! Download, listen, and share this episode with a friend who might need reminding that SHE IS making a difference, and she’s a really good mom.xoxo,LisaEpisode References:Blog postMother of the Year Award Stickers*In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel, too!*Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

Do you have control over your kids? Are you at war with them? There is a better way! In this episode, Jen and I talk about how as moms, we *wish we had control over the tiny humans in our homes (sometimes we even *think that we do), but we really don’t. Turns out, that’s a GOOD.THING. We wrestle this to the ground for you in this episode of the I Am Mother of the Year Podcast! Watch, listen, and share with a mama who needs to hear that she’s a really good mom.Episode References: Episode Blog PostDanny Silk’s Loving Our Kids on Purpose (book) 1-2-3 Magic by Thomas W. Phelan (book) Download the FREE WORKSHEET to help you implement some action steps!Love this podcast? Click here for an easy way to support the movement AND get incredible rewards and insider access. *In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so check out the full videos on Facebook and YouTube!*FOLLOW:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iammotheroftheyearFacebook Group for moms - https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammotheroftheyearInstagram - https://instagram.com/iammotheroftheyearYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMGstUt5NQn_ArYRBjjLyQ/CONNECT:https://www.iammotheroftheyear.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

Meet Lisa Graft, Founder of I Am Mother of the Year along with her best friend and podcast co-host Jen McBurnie during the trailer preview of the I Am Mother of the Year Podcast. This podcast was made for you and for moms around the world so that together, we can move from isolation, fear, and overwhelming chaos, to community, compassion, peace, and freedom! We promise to have real, raw, and relatable conversations while mixing in tons of laughter and even a few tears (a-hem, Lisa)! So come join us on August 4th when we officially launch Episode 1! We can't WAIT to be in conversation with you!*In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so make sure you're following @IAmMotheroftheYear on social media to get the full experience!*Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)

Is motherhood overwhelming you? Are you somewhere between hot mess and Pinterest-perfect? Is your greatest fantasy an uninterrupted hot shower? Do you feel like you're never measuring up to your own or someone else's expectations of you? Well, join the club, Sister! The Mother of the Year club, that is. In our first episode, you'll meet me, I Am Mother of the Year Founder, Lisa Graft, and my podcast co-host-with-the-most and BFF, Jen McBurnie. You'll get to know a bit about us and our stories, but most importantly, you'll be invited into this on-going conversation -- real, raw, relatable motherhood. We created this podcast just for you and for moms around the world, so that together, we can move from isolation, fear, and overwhelming chaos, to community, compassion, peace, and freedom! *In an effort to serve you best, this podcast is both audio AND video, so make sure you're following @IAmMotheroftheYear on social media to get the full experience!*Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/iammotheroftheyear)