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A while ago I heard a sermon titled “Are you humble enough to be carefree?” Honestly, my answer was a resounding “no”. I'm not carefree, I'm careful because I'm prideful. Instead of taking my feelings to God and allowing Him to help me process them, I find myself choosing to numb out. Isaiah 26:3 (MSG) says, “People with their minds set on you, you keep completely whole, Steady on their feet because they keep at it and don't quit.” We can trust God; He is a sure thing. When we take what we're feeling to Him, He is faithful to make us whole. When allow ourselves to experience negative emotions without numbing them, we won't get stuck in them. Over time, feeling becomes easier and we can become fully ourselves allowing us to be present with the people around us. #219: Try Softer with Aundi Kolber Action Steps: Be on the lookout for an uncomfortable feeling to surface, decide ahead of time to stay present with it and see what changes Sponsors: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRUGGLEWELL at https://www.oneskin.co/ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/STRUGGLEWELL and get on your way to being your best self. Connect with Emily: website | Instagram | Facebook
Are you a Harry Potter fan? I'll admit, most days I relate most with the house elf Dobby cleaning up after everyone, but this episode is going to focus on the dragon-loving groundskeeper, Hagrid. You see, Hagrid was so obsessed with dragons that it was apparent to everyone but him that keeping one in his wooden house was a bad idea. So often we keep destructive things in our lives because we love them. But the truth is that if we don't get those things out, they will destroy our lives. It's time to kick the dragons out of the house. #261: The Alcohol Experiment with Annie Grace #284: A Sober-Minded Sisterhood with Jenn Kautsch Action Steps: Take time to determine what dragons you're keeping in your wooden house. Where are you blinded by things you know are not the right choice? Admit to God that you've made wrong choices and ask Him to help evict your dragons. Share your decision with a trusted friend. Sign up for my mailing list at StruggleWellSchool.com and get the free download to help you determine what you're thinking. Then follow the prompts to determine your thoughts, feelings, and actions on both the struggle and wellness cycle. Sponsors: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRUGGLEWELL at https://www.oneskin.co/ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/STRUGGLEWELL and get on your way to being your best self. Connect with Emily: website | Instagram | Facebook
In this episode, we going to focus on two different versions of the same thought - "I'm stronger than I think" and "I can do hard things". How do I know you can do hard things? 2 Corinthians 9:8 tells us, "God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work." That's a lot of "all"s. So the next time you're having a long day then remember you still have to cook dinner and you're sure it's going to be terrible, remember that we get to choose our thoughts. You are stronger than you think you are. And who knows, perhaps some kids who are bad a potato peeling will join you in turning your brined chicken dinner into something divine. Click here for the chicken recipe that makes teens cry?! Action Steps: Go to Instagram and get the"I can do hard things" lock screen. Sign up for my mailing list at StruggleWellSchool.com and get the free download to help you determine what you're thinking. Then follow the prompts to determine your thoughts, feelings, and actions on both the struggle and wellness cycle. Journal about hard things you've already done as a reminder that you're stronger than you think you are. Connect with Emily: website | Instagram | Facebook
If you're a Christian, you're probably familiar with the line of thinking, "All will be well." While some see this perspective as toxic positivity, the truth is that it's a promise from God. Romans 8:28 reminds us, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." The blunt truth is that God is smarter than you and He knows what you need more than you do. For instance, God knew that we needed "Florida Grandma" and He also knew that she needed us; He found fit to connect us through a frustrating broken fence. Action Steps: What is the one thing you keep thinking about over and over? Apply this thought – "Everything will soon be well." Go to Instagram and get the"All will be well" lock screen Journal about the ways God has turned hard things for good Share the goodness of God to those around you Sponsor: Take your free in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order when you visit prose.com/strugglewell This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/strugglewell and get on your way to being your best self! Connect with Emily: website | Instagram | Facebook
In this episode, we're practicing the thought, "I highly regard my neighbor." The goal is to get us out of thinking of ourselves and to start thinking of others. Proverbs 3:27 reminds us, "Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it is in your power to act." We all encounter situations where we could easily give our neighbor something that could bless them, but we either can't be bothered or we keep it to ourselves out of spite. Often the "paddles" we're withholding cost us nothing - eye contact, a smile, kind words, our time. Our withholding isn't always intentional, it could be that we're just trying to get things done. But because of this, we view others as an obstacle, not a person who is loved by God. God's second greatest commandment is to love others as we love ourselves. The good news is that it doesn't take any preparation to begin handing out "paddles," it begins with shifting your thought to, "I highly regard my neighbor." Action Steps: Consider where in the past has someone kept a "paddle" from you. How did it feel? Put the thought, "I highly regard my neighbor" somewhere that you will see it often, like the lock screen on your phone. (Head to my Instagram to get a free lock screen graphic.) Start by highly regarding the neighbor(s) you live with. Sign up for my mailing list at StruggleWellSchool.com and get the free download to help you determine what you're thinking. Then follow the prompts to determine your thoughts, feelings, and actions on both the struggle and wellness cycle. Sponsor: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code STRUGGLEWELL at lumepodcast.com! #lumepod Connect with Emily: website | Instagram | Facebook
The brain can be very confusing, but luckily, I've done some studying so you don't have to. In this episode, I'm sharing some fascinating things I've learned about the brain that I hope will encourage you to embrace God's complex and amazing design. One advantage we have is that we have the ability to choose what we focus on - what we focus on determines our actions which directs our life. What a beautiful gift from our loving Creator! Action Steps: Do a daily thought download. Be honest. Understand the overview of the brain well enough that you can explain it to others. Write "Every coin has two sides" as a reminder that there is another, better perspective you can choose to believe. Sign up for my mailing list at StruggleWellSchool.com and get the free download to help you determine what you're thinking. Then follow the prompts to determine your thoughts, feelings, and actions on both the struggle and wellness cycle. Connect with Emily: website | Instagram | Facebook
Well, hello there! There have been a few changes since I last chatted with you, but what remains the same is my love of encouraging women to seek God more, my passion for struggling well, and my desire to seek new ways to grow. With that in mind, it's my joy to launch Struggle Well School, a podcast with the same heart as Moms Struggling Well, but with a reach that extends to all women who want to focus on growing in the mental health space. In this episode, I want to focus on renewing our minds by taking our thoughts captive. If you're a Christian, you're probably familiar with that instruction given in 2 Corinthians, but what does it look like to practically put this into action? Our thoughts become our feelings, our feelings become our actions, our actions become our habits, and our habits become our lives. So, if we want to change our lives, we must start by examining our thoughts. Are they true? No really, are they? Are you 100% sure? Action Steps: Sign up for my mailing list at StruggleWellSchool.com and you'll get a free download to help you determine what you're thinking. Then follow the prompts to determine your thoughts, feelings, and actions on both the struggle and wellness cycle. Connect with Emily: website | Instagram | Facebook
What can we say? We just loved making this podcast so much. Thank you for listening and for making this such a sweet ending.! CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: Storyworth: Save 10% with code MSW KiwiCo: Follow the link to get your first month of any crate line FREE Chime Financial Inc: Get started today Thrive Causemetics: Follow the link to shop their holiday sets SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Why can't I get on the same love-language page as my spouse? How can I Struggle WELL when my husband comes home from long work trips? What podcast will I listen to now that MSW is ending?! Em is getting one step closer to beekeeping, Kate has a cleaning service problem to solve and Rebecca is having junk drawer issues. We hope you love this very last problem solved episode as much as you loved the first! PODCAST LINKS MENTIONED: The Big Boo | The Popcast | The Happy Hour | Pantsuit Politics | Graceland Moments | That Sounds Fun | Therapy & Theology | Risen Motherhood | She Reads Truth | Sorta Awesome | Coffee + Crumbs | The Lazy Genius | Intentional Parents | Don't Mom Alone | Out of the Ordinary | Walk in Love | The Vibe | Feeding the Mouth that Bites You | 3 For 30 | Currently Reading | The Holy Post | Raising Good Humans | Heavyweight | My Favorite Murder | Armchair Expert | Social Studies | This American Life CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: Moink: Follow the link for free filet mignon for a year with your subscription KiwiCo: Follow the link to get your first month of any crate line FREE Chime Financial Inc: Get started today SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
This week we have a little meeting with the Struggs to talk about another pivot for the pod. LINKS MENTIONED: Delikate moisturizer Personal Microderm Tool Shape Wear Thong
This episode may bring up some feelings! We are announcing the final pivot for the Moms Struggling Well podcast and then we will help you identify your feelings WELL so that you can understand yourself and your kiddos a little better. But then what? Listen to find out! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Feelings Wheel Magnet CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: Moink: Follow the link for free filet mignon for a year with your subscription KiwiCo: Follow the link and get 50% off your first month + free shipping with code MSW Olive & June: Follow the link for 20% off your first mani system SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
It's the shows 7th Birthday! Struggs wrote in with interview questions for us to answer. We are so thankful for our relationship with each other and for the relationship with have with you all! We hope you love this one as much and we loved recording it. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Em's Birkenstocks | Kate's Birkenstocks | Rebecca's Birkenstocks Rothy's The candy bra CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: Prose: Follow the link to get 15% off your first order Chime Financial Inc: Get started today SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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This week we are talking about the stressors of going back to work, kids growing up and getting their own jobs, family dinners morphing into a less cute situation and what it's like not being able to share as much about our not-so-little-ones as they become more independent. Don't worry, it's not a huge downer. We have strategies to struggle well when entering back into the workforce and Struggs do too! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families by Adult Children of Alcoholics World Service Organization Shady Rays CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: Moink: Follow the link for free filet mignon for a year with your subscription KiwiCo: Follow the link and get 50% off your first month + free shipping with code MSW Athletic Greens: Follow the link for 5 free travel packs and free Vitamin D Storyworth: Everyone has a story worth sharing SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our Patreon episodes. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this episode and many many more! You can also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! We are happy to be back with you this week! We've got lots of new foods to try (some that your kids will love you for) plus book suggestions that will keep you entertained AND make you feel like a great mom! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Pop on over to the Patreon Episode Shownotes
Rebecca loves making small adjustments toward a better life but recently felt that she had too many plates spinning, none of which she could put down. An Instagram friend of hers wrote a book perfect for a perspective shift on this predicament! Meet Whitney English! She has a beautiful planner business and is now bucking the traditional goal setting process with her own HEART approach. Focusing on aligning your goals with where you want to go in life, her method doesn't require you to completely change who you are to get what you want. No more deadlines. No more tracking. No more nonsense. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Perspective shift on priorities Creating vs. consuming The benefits and struggles that entrepreneurs face A More Beautiful Life: A Simple Five-Step Approach to Living Balanced Goals with HEART by Whitney English CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH WHITNEY: instagram | website | YouTube EPISODE SPONSORS: Prose: Follow the link to get 15% off all custom hair products Chime: Follow the link to continue your credit journey SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Communicating WELL feels impossible when tempers are high. This week we are talking brain science and it will help you understand why your kiddos act the way they do. Turns out, we have picked up some pretty great techniques over the years! This episode is all out strategies to struggle well when deescalating fights between siblings, grounding techniques for our fight or flight kiddos and ways to regulate ourselves before engaging. Follow our show's Instagram for more resources throughout the week! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Fire Daniel Tiger bops about anger: 1 & 2 HAULT, HAULT baby! Connected Families The Feelings Wheel Episode #55: Protecting Our Kids from Our Baggage with Jim and Lynne Jackson Episode #92: Sibling Conflict: From Bickering to Bonding with Jim and Lynne Jackson Episode #226: Practical Parenting with Jim and Lynne Jackson What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Oprah Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brene Brown Podcast & Show rec (explicit) The Ballad of Mount Doogie Dowler | Loot Picmonkey Mood Board Maker CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: Moink: Follow the link for free filet mignon for a year with your subscription Thrive Causemetics: get 15% off your first purchase when you use promo code MSW at thrivecausemetics.com/msw Olive & June: Follow the link for 20% off your first mani system KiwiCo: Code MSW 30% your first month + FREE Shipping SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Tagged: brain science, mom anger, mental health resources
What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our Patreon episodes. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this episode and many many more! You can also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! We start out talking about whats in our pantries then we all took it in a very different direction. Rebecca is feeling a bit morbid, Kate is grieving an extremity and Emily is launching a kid well. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Pop on over to the Patreon Episode Shownotes
If you lay your head down at night and all you can think of are the things that went wrong that day, you are not alone. This week we hear a perspective shift on reviewing your day that will help you pack a little lighter for tomorrow. Meet Rob Finkle. He is a Dad Struggling Well who found a new way to move through the world and we are so excited that he was willing to share his story with you! Rob is a dad to two teenagers and has spent a lot of intentional time thinking about his purpose. He has developed a passion for community that he is putting into practice every day that inspires us like crazy. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Perspective shift on viewing our children as obstacles A Daily Inventory App What did you pack into the stream of life? What does self medicating look like for you? How were you kind and loving today? CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: Prose: Follow the link to get 15% off all custom hair supplements Chime: Follow the link to continue your credit journey SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our Patreon episodes. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this episode and many many more! You can also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! We start out talking about whats in our pantries then we all took it in a very different direction. Rebecca is feeling a bit morbid, Kate is grieving an extremity and Emily is launching a kid well. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Pop on over to the Patreon Episode Shownotes CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well
Does everything fall apart in the evenings at your house? This week, we talk about the most difficult time of day and Struggs come through with strategies to struggle WELL through the dreaded witching hour. Did you know it's not only for babies and toddlers? We get a glimpse into how evenings look different with older kiddos and for working moms and as always, we are reminded that we're not alone in these struggles and that there really is some sweetness to be found there! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: The Wonder Weeks App HAULT: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired GL: Good timing on a grad school decision, Lulu Jr. Illustory Book Making Kit, Bare Republic Sunscreen, Michigan sweet cherry tree surprise KS: Bathroom facelift, apricot thief, a warning about discord CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: Athletic Greens: Follow the link for 5 free travel packs and free Vitamin D KiwiCo: Follow the link for 50% off and free shipping on your first month with code MSW Olive & June: Follow the link for 20% your first mani system Chime: Follow the link to continue your credit journey SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our Patreon episodes. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this episode and many many more! You can also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! This week we play a round of Would You Rather and rack up some legit mean points. We have a few podcast, TV show and product recommendations + share what we're looking forward to doing for the rest of the summer. Make sure you mark your calendar for the live event, we can't wait to see your faces! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Would You Rather: Homeless/Prison, Bubble/Tree, Yoda/Sir Live Event! Friday July 22 at 8 PM Central Ear Hustle Podcast GL: The Summer I Turned Pretty & Only Murders in the Building, Adult Children: Alcoholic / Dysfunctional Families, LuvUrSelf curl products KS: Army ruining vacation plans, video game rage update, YMCA refunds CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well
This week we hear a story about walking through a difficult diagnosis and strategies to struggle well while raising a child with developmental disabilities. Meet Amanda Cunningham, founder of The Glory Days Co., a company that provides organizational tools for parents and caregivers of special needs children. Amanda's daughter Aurora “Rory” was born with an unexpected diagnosis of Down Syndrome. When looking for tools to support her in this new role as a special needs parent, she found nothing. Desperate, Amanda created an organizational system that is now The Glory Days Daily Planner - the first daily planner for children with special needs. This planner launched an entire line of products which serve parents who are living the day-to-day with a special needs child in their home. Amanda and her husband live in West Virginia with their three kids. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: The day to day of one special needs mom Ways to serve special needs families well The period of grief after receiving a shocking diagnosis Supportive Instagram communities for down syndrome families: #nothingdownaboutit | #upsyndrome | #t21 Inclusive book ideas to add to your home library: Eli, Included | Different--A Great Thing to Be! | Leo and the Octopus | More The Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network CONNECT WITH AMANDA: website | instagram | facebook | planner CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: Moink: Follow the link for free filet mignon for a year with your subscription Prose: Follow the link to get 15% off all custom hair supplements SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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This episode is packed with vacation perspective shifts and hacks! Listen to find out how we solve listener problems like how to experience a bougie beach vacation on a budget, how to end vacation WELL, and what to do with a grumpy husband and large families with significant age gaps. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Grumpy vacation husbands Setting expectations and rebranding “vacation” Stay-cation ideas Perspective shift on reaching goals when you're overwhelmed KS: Krav Maga failure, poisonous kombucha, self tanning ventures GL: Arizona Birkenstocks, Natural Life dresses, A More Beautiful Life by Whitney English CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: Chime Financial Inc: Get started today Olive & June: Follow the link for 20% off your first mani system KiwiCo: follow the link for 50% off your first month with code MSW Thrive Causemetics: follow this link for 15% off your first order SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Meal plans and exercise routines can be difficult to stick to. This week we share a few different strategies we are using to Struggle Well when it comes to prioritizing our health. Kate clears the air about some embarrassing thoughts she has been having, Rebecca fulfills one of her I've Always Wanted dreams on the mic and Emily sings more than usual. What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our Patreon episodes. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this episode and many many more! You can also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Mariachi music really hits an emotional chord for these AZ girls Dreams and plans for becoming multi-lingual Dreams (only) of becoming a runner Third Love T-Shirt Bra | Wacoal Bras | Racerback bra clips | Free People Bralette Plenity CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well
Making magical moments for your kids (that are fun for you too) is actually just a perspective shift away. Today Rebecca talks to the Fairy Godmother of Instagram who cares deeply about celebrating friends, community and Love WELL. She shares some low-pressure ways to mom hack enjoying the small things. Spoiler alert: It's a lot more about making mom happy than we realize. Meet Kelle Hampton. She is the New York Times Best-Selling author of Bloom. Kelle has also created several online courses and guides, which have served thousands of students and readers. She's Vice President of the non-profit Ruby's Rainbow. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Every mom has “their thing” that they can lean into Simple ways to elevate a moment Strategy for inspiration when you're not feeling motivated to be the fun mom Pinhole Press yearly photo books Mrs. Muddle's Holidays children's book CONNECT WITH KELLE: website | instagram | facebook | book CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: Moink: Follow the link for free filet mignon for a year with your subscription Prose: Follow the link to get 15% off all custom hair supplements SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our Patreon episodes. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this episode and many many more! You can also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! Have you found success with false eyelashes? We explore this phenomenon on camera today… better late than never, right?! We also discuss how involved should you get in your kid's relationships, consequences of trying to save a buck on Groupon and fun ways to stay connected during periods of family separation. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Stash it or Trash it: Lanvier Reusable 3D Magnetic False Eyelashes Stash it or Trash it follow up: The Brow Trio Our makeup brush cleaning “routines” KS: Groupon Chiropractor, scary parking lot meetings, curly hair cuts GL: lessons in keeping in touch during military deployment, Mrs. Grossman's Sticker Club, Small kindness can make a huge difference CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well
What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our Patreon episodes. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this episode and many many more! You can also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Voop Necks, sneakers + dresses, cloud slides, dressy slides, fuzzy watermelon, Evereden Safe Skincare for Baby & Kids A little article on grounding Over engineering your life with Eric Thomas: Video coming soon! KS: Going back to work, human growth hormone GL: Parents moving near by, new yard blooming with flowering trees, first earthquake & internship, CostPlus Drug Company CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well
What does it mean to be a working mom? Work is definitely a source of guilt for many moms we know. This conversation is helpful for any phase of momming and for every type of mom out there. Meet Michelle Myers of She Works His Way: A discipleship community for women who love Jesus. Whether you're the only Christian where you work or running a business out of your home while raising young kids, She Works HIS Way exists to kick feeling isolated and misunderstood to the curb. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Personal development half-truths Redefining “work” How to make decisions about what work looks like in your life right now Getting behind the why of your yes The difference between guilt and conviction She Works His Way: A Practical Guide for Doing What Matters Most in a Get-Things-Done World Ideas for closing ceremonies for your work day Perspective shift on tough evening routines CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: website | instagram | book CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: KiwiCo: Use code MSW for 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line Thrive Causemetics: Follow the link for 15% off your first order. SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our Patreon episodes. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this episode and many many more! You can also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Em's perfect chicken Rebecca's literal pantry update: color matching Kate's Optavia experience and her own Optavia knock off meal plan RxSugar | The best foot powder Letting people in on your embarrassing stuff and the relief of having backup KS: Video game raging, puppy training, kiddo stinky feet GL: Quirk pool drinks, HIIT Down Dog App, Stanley water bottle baby CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well
Today we are celebrating 300 episodes! We walk down memory lane and share some of our favorite moments from the show and Strugg's favorite Strategies to Struggle Well. This episode is strangely patriotic, full of laughs, life updates and you ladies asked for more crying so we delivered! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: The story behind Giving Me Life & Killing Me Softly Update on Rocket Man & Rebecca's jumping eggs Story behind how Emily and Rebecca met Update on Indigo Design Co. EPISODE'S MENTIONED: #127: Remembering Everett with Laura Kelley #240: No Better Mom for the Job with Becky Keife #77: Lay Your Worry Down and Sing a Song Instead with Ellie Holcomb #153: Cultivating What You're Given with Ellie Holcomb #271: Grieving Well #282: Aging WELL with Lana Murphy Katie's Crepe story video clip & full episode Em's work wedgie episode Em's eyebrow fail video clip & full episode CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: Moink: Use this link to get free filet mignon added to your box for a year Prose: Follow the link to get 15% off your first order Chime Financial Inc: Get started today Olive & June: Follow the link for 20% off your first mani system SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our Patreon episodes. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this episode and many many more! You can also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well
How can we compete with technology? Connecting kids to the world around them can be a challenge! Today's guest is simplifying adventuring with our kids so that we can show them what true relationship looks like. She's also helping us understand when to talk to them about pornography, how to do it and why it's never too late to get invested in a tech-healthy relationship! Greta Eskridge is a second-generation home-schooling mom of 4, a wife of 23 years to Aaron, and an author and speaker. She is a nature lover, book reader, and coffee drinker. Greta cares deeply about creating connection, preserving childhood, and chasing adventure. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: How to talk to your kids about pornography Long term benefits of side by side time Pursuing connection with kids to fight the lure of pornography Hope in the reversal of the ill effects that pornography can have Fighting Porn Resource Guide 100 Days of Adventure: Nature Activities, Creative Projects, and Field Trips for Every Season Pre-order bonus content CONNECT WITH GRETA: website | instagram | CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: KiwiCo: Use code MSW for 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line Thrive Causemetics: Follow the link for 15% off your first order. SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our Patreon episodes. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this episode and many many more! You can also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well
How do you decide how many activities your kids should be in? Need screen time suggestions and age-appropriate chores to dole out? Have you ever considered an Uber service for kids? We have that all planned out. Listen for strategies to struggle well with kid activities and laugh along the way! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Free walking on the ceiling activity AllTrails and Camelbacks for easy hikes Activities for younger kids from our Entertainment Episode Zipline & Ninja Course that Rebecca is using to compete with screens Balancing pushing your kids to complete things and letting them choose their activities Raising Them Ready by Jonathan Catherman to help temper expectations for chores by age The best party punch (found at Em's parties) KS: Fortnite llama cake pressure, Is your husband home?, city life security issues GL: courtyard gardening, erasable highlighters, more wallpaper from Indigo Design Co. CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: Moink: Use this link to get free filet mignon added to your box for a year Prose: Follow the link to get 15% off your first order Chime Financial Inc: Get started today Olive & June: Follow the link for 20% off your first mani system SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our Patreon episodes. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this episode and many many more! You can also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well
Parenting is difficult and hormones can make it feel dang near impossible. But today we are offering this perspective shift: What would it look like if you got SO in tune with your cycle that you gained knowledge to help inform your parenting decisions? Meet Mary! She's the international parenting coach for moms of Spicy Children™️. Since 2011, Mary has worked with over one thousand parents to help transform how they show up for their kids, and for themselves. She's all about helping you practice the spiritual discipline of staying calm, kind, and firm with your spirited powerhouse of a kid, even when they don't deserve it and she's a firm believer that you don't have to parent without a map. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Parenting while keeping the season of your cycle in mind Setting reasonable expectations for yourself Journaling printable for MSW listeners In the Flow: Passion, Purpose and the Power of Mindfulness by Deborah Norris, Ph. D. Don't miss the live event this weekend for Mothership Patrons. Become a Patron here! CONNECT WITH MARY: website | instagram | facebook | newsletter CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: KiwiCo: Use code MSW for 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line Prose: Use code MSW for 15% off custom hair supplements SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
This week we play what turned into a very adult game of are you into that and spoke candidly on some of the toughest relationships we are in right now. Thanks for joining us again as we find new ways to Struggle Well and keep things spicy! CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well
What happens when your people are not what you expected or when your family plan isn't panning out? Do you struggle with adult friendships or have disappointment surrounding loss? Big and small Strugg disappointments are discussed this week and we share some perspective shifts that are bringing us peace. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: One Thousand Gifts : A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are Toxic positivity + giving yourself time “Not yet” perspective shift Wound visual and a prompt to talk it out KS: Stress incontinence, gas, solo parenting GL: The Maid: A Novel, Anxiety medication review, Rebecca's new house! CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: Moms Into Fitness: Use code MSW for 50% off 3 months Prose: Follow the link to get 15% off your first order Chime Financial Inc: Get started today Lumineux: Get $7 off today! SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
This week we stashed a product that is easily accessible and is sure to send you down a dark path… quite literally. We also dig in to some book and podcast suggestions we are loving and share the things that are less than idea in our lives. This episode comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee! What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our Patreon episodes. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this episode and many many more! You can also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well
Loving teenagers well requires grace upon grace. This week we cover teens but we also touch on transitioning well into new seasons as an adult. Sophie Hudson loves to laugh more than just about anything. She began writing her blog, BooMama.net, in November 2005, and much to her surprise, she's stuck with it. Sophie hopes that through her stories, women find encouragement and hope in the everyday, joy-filled moments of life. In addition to her blog, Sophie speaks regularly to groups across the country and co-hosts The Big Boo Cast. A graduate of Mississippi State University and the author of four books, Sophie loves cheering like crazy at college football games and watching entire seasons of TV shows in record time. She lives with her husband and son in Birmingham, Alabama. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: The pressures that teenagers are under Transitioning - how do you know when it's time to let go? Grace Upon Grace Journaling Devotional: Trusting God No Matter What CONNECT WITH SOPHIE: website | instagram | blog | podcast CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: Outschool Inc: Follow the link and use code MSW for 15% off your first class Moms Into Fitness: Use code MSW for 50% off 3 months SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Have you ever tried making a switch on staple pantry items and your kids caught on to you? Today we talk about what's going on in our pantry because we know it's easy to get stuck in a kitchen rut. What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our Patreon episodes. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this episode and many many more! You can also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! KS: Deployments, play date bad connection, work training has ended GL: Rebecca moved in to a new house, Kate found a new church, Em testing to be a Nurse 4 CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well
Do you fall short in the same ways we do when loving your kiddos, spouse and self well? Over here we don't only talk about the things that are going perfectly in our homes. In fact, we share ways in which we fail pretty routinely in this one. We are thankful that the Strugg's wrote in with such practical tips for Loving WELL and yep, we sure do talk about sex in this one. Oh, and screen time. It's killing us softly. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Loving kids well by setting boundaries and sticking to them Ways we are taking care of ourselves so we have margin to love others A Strugg's awesome advice: Connect before correct Advocating for our kids Matching your teens conflict style to see if it deescalates interactions Using code words or colors to describe feelings Perspective shift on intimacy vs duty and one on screen time too Love language quiz One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp Movies: Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Get Back, Yellowjackets, Unforgivable KS: No margin, can't keep up with kids hygiene, solo parenting realizations GL: Walking inside to get steps in during the winter, focusing on giving thanks in prayer CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: Moms Into Fitness: Use code MSW for 50% off 3 months Prose: Follow the link to get 15% off your first order Chime Financial Inc: Get started today KiwiCo: Code MSW for 50% off your first month + free shipping SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Today we talk about winding down; What has given us life and what kills us softly in that area. Then we ventured into an extremely candid conversation about substance addiction and habits. We also played a round of Would You Rather: Live on an RV or a boat? Lose all of your valuables or photos? Pit stop as a fly on the wall or just head right to heaven? What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our Patreon episodes. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this episode and many many more! You can also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! KS: CBD, patio flooring, trying to diversify outfits GL: Update on Rebecca's new house, AirPod Pro, Em's new dog Scout Weasley CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well
Is picky eating a part of your day to day? Are you seeing food anxiety at your dinner table? Boy, have we got some resources for you. Today Kate is introducing you to a mom who struggled with meal time so hard that she turned feeding her kids into an experiment… and it worked! Meet Jennifer Anderson! A mom, wife, registered dietitian, and the founder of Kids Eat in Color. When she was a new mom, she learned (as we all do) that feeding kids is tricky. Her first kid fell off the growth chart, and she realized how much effort can go into feeding a child. She took her angst and specialized in feeding children and picky eating. After months of research, she formulated an approach started making small, evidence-based tweaks at mealtimes hoping to end the food battles. She built Kids Eat In Color to be the resource she wished she had when searching for ways to feed her kids. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Ways to keep it positive when talking about food Talking about nutrition in a way that kids understand Feeling overwhelmed? Out of capacity? Read this! Simple ways to keep it fun at dinnertime with food picks and shapes Affordable Flavors - healthy meal planning on a budget Donate meal plans through the Community Hardship Program BetterBites Picky Eating Course CONNECT WITH JENNIFER: website | instagram | blog | pinterest | tiktok CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: Lumineux: Use code MSW for 15% off your order today! Moms Into Fitness: Use code MSW for 50% off 3 months SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
What do you adore the most about God? Do you struggle with pride? Are you like us and end up washing your note cards filled with scripture... the ones that you forgot to read during the day anyhow? We shared things that are going WELL in our faith journeys and some convictions that hurt like the dickens. We really did Frank it up this week! What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our Patreon episodes. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this episode and many many more! You can also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: The Bible Project - Movements Every Little Thing - Public Toilet Seats Disposable Shewee TIGI Curl Black / Blue + DevaCurl Defining Gel KS: COVID, mental health whiplash from adolescents, curly girl method GL: House husband of the year, lap desks, Harry Potter World CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Do you set the bar too high for yourself daily? Could you use some diversity in your conversations with God? Have you already made questionable parenting decisions this year? We can relate! This week, Rebecca is sharing tangible items to start WELL in the bedroom, Emily has helpful tips for your mindset when beginning something new and Kate has a few golden examples of what NOT to do this year. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Taking stock of what you do know when you begin something new to you Being patient with yourself as you find your rhythm in the new year Things we are letting go of so we don't feel like failures 1 Second Every Day App The Whole Life: 52 Weeks of Biblical Self-Care The uncalendar Returning to prayer prompts like ACTS to diversify those conversations with God Adore by Sara Hagerty Rebecca's fancy bedsheets CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: Moink: Join the Moink movement today Outschool Inc: Use code MSW for 15% off your first class Chime Financial Inc: Get started today KiwiCo: Use code MSW for 50% off your first month + free shipping SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon THE HIGHLIGHT EPISODES: Just Em | Meet Rebecca | Problem Solved | Meet Kate | A Celebration | Moms Struggling Well *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our Patreon episodes. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this episode and many many more! You can also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! SHOW SPONSOR: PrepDish: Use code MSW for 2 free weeks of meal planning CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
What will you bring with you into 2022 and what will you leave behind? This week we have a quick look back and focus on finishing 2021 well! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Journal prompts on Finishing Well CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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