Emotions With Ease

What do you do when the hard season keeps going—and there's no finish line in sight? Jami talks with Sherrie Williams of Intentional Motherhood about feeling your feelings, finding God in the messy middle, and enduring without simply white-knuckling your way through.

3 Key Takeaways

• Trusting God doesn't mean you won't feel anxious, angry, disappointed, or exhausted. Your emotions can be honest—and God can still be working.
• You don't need polished prayers. Sometimes crying, groaning, or simply sitting in God's presence is enough.
• Ask, "Where did God show up today?" Noticing one small sign of goodness can help you stay present while you wait.

A Simple Script

"How big does this problem feel—a 2 out of 10 or a 10 out of 10? You don't have to make it smaller. I'm right here with you."

Resources Mentioned:

Hope in the Waiting: Living with Expectancy and Trust in the In-Between

Follow Sherrie on Instagram

When the Heart Groans Study Guide

Ready for more support? Book a no-pressure discovery call and grab the free feelings charts for your whole family.

Author Kayla Craig (Our Daily Breath Devotional) shares how a hospital ICU led her to breath prayer. It's a simple pause you can do mid-chaos, with no perfect words needed. Perfect for the mama who can't add one more thing.

Key Takeaways:

• A breath prayer is just 2-4 words: one on the inhale, one on the exhale. (Yes, "Jesus, take the wheel" counts.)
• Slowing your breath calms your nervous system, so you can pause before you react.
• Feeling angry or triggered? Ask yourself: "Is this helpful? Is this hopeful?"

Try this script: Inhale: "You are with me."

Exhale: "In every breath."

Links:

Grab Kayla's book, Our Daily Breath Devotional: kaylacraig.com/ourdailybreath

More from Kayla: kaylacraig.com

Kayla's Substack

Kayla's Facebook

Follow Kayla on Instagram: @liturgiesforparents and @kayla_craig

Grab your free feelings chart for everyone in the family here!

Jami sits down with Nia Howard from Centerstone's Be Well Initiative to talk about the load moms carry and never mention. Community isn't a nice extra, it's what keeps you upright, plus the sneaky signs it's time to ask for backup.

Key Takeaways:

• Community isn't optional, it's oxygen. One walk, one text, one "me too" from a friend, and suddenly you can breathe again.
• Two-plus weeks of bad sleep, nonstop worry, snapping at everyone, or just not feeling like you? That's your brain waving a little flag.
• Mid-chaos (hi, marker on the wall), try Nia's BEES: breathe, move, eat, sleep. Unglamorous. Shockingly effective.

Script to try: "This is the first time I've been this mom, and the first time you've been this kid. We're figuring it out together."

Loved this one? Book a free discovery call, or snag your free Land Before you Launch PDF and start feeling steadier by tonight.

Resources Mentioned:

988- Suicide and Crisis hotline (call or text)

[email protected]

Be Well Besties Podcast

When your child lies, your brain can go from "That wasn't true" to "Future criminal?!" in about 12 seconds. 😅 In this episode, I use the DIG Method to help you look beneath the behavior, stay regulated, and respond with connection and clear boundaries.

• Name the behavior without labeling the child: "My child told a lie," not "My child is a liar."
• Start with Balance: regulate yourself before trying to coach your child.
• Curiosity doesn't cancel consequences- it helps you choose one that teaches the missing skill and repairs the harm.

"Hey, bud. I know that wasn't the truth. In our family, we are truth tellers. You can tell me what actually happened or write it down if that feels easier. Then we'll figure out how to make it right."

Book a no-pressure discovery call for personalized family support, and grab the free 33 Ways for Moms (and dads!) to Reset for simple regulation tools you can start using immediately.

Trying to manage work, home, schedules, and relationships without dropping a single ball? Author Charity Gibson joins Jami to talk about sharing the load, protecting family time, and letting go of the mythical "supermom."

• Revisit household responsibilities regularly- your family's needs change with the seasons.
• Create simple shared spaces or rhythms that help siblings connect naturally.
• Replace "I have to" with "I'm choosing to" and remember: every yes requires a no somewhere else.

"Could we look at this week together? Here's what feels heavy for me. What do you need and what can we share?"

Ready for more support? Book a free discovery call with Jami or grab the free Land Before You Launch PDF for practical tools you can use right away.

Links Mentioned:

Follow Charity on Facebook

Folow Charity on LinkedIN

Book: The Working Homemaker: Employed Christian Moms Desiring a Thriving Homelife

Charity's website

Motherhood can make it easy to lose touch with the things that make you you. Jami talks with Amy Nesbitt, creator of the Whole Wellness Mamas Summit, about reclaiming joy through curiosity, tiny experiments, and realistic support—no dramatic life overhaul required.

Grab your FREE SEAT to the Summit HERE

3 key takeaways:

• Follow your curiosity instead of waiting for one giant, full-body passion.
• Start with one tiny experiment, then treat the result as information—not failure.
• Reduce overwhelm by honoring your bandwidth, accepting help, and creating phone-free space for connection.

Try this script: "I don't have to change everything. What's one small thing I'm curious enough to try?"

Ready for more calm and connection? Book a no-pressure discovery call and grab the free Land Before You Launch fridge cheat sheet to help your kids calm after school.

Additional Links mentioned:

https://www.youtube.com/@thisjalife

https://www.youtube.com/@amynsreads

https://www.instagram.com/wholewellnessmamas/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://www.wholewellnessmamas.com/japanesecookingcourse

Grab the last Parent Lab spot here!

Follow Kaitlyn HERE

Back-to-school worry is normal—but what happens when the stomachaches, tears, or "I don't want to go!" keep coming? Licensed counselor Kaitlyn Torres joins me to talk about what's normal, when anxiety may need more support, and practical ways to help kids move through it without trying to make it disappear.

• Don't make anxiety the enemy. Our job isn't to eliminate every uncomfortable feeling—it's to help our kids learn they can handle discomfort.
• Practice the hard thing. Role-play drop-off, visit the school, switch roles, and make it silly. Practice helps the scary thing feel a little less BIG.
• Turn the volume down—not off. Small supports, predictability, play, and a regulated parent can help anxiety move from a 10 to an 8. That counts.

"I know you really don't want to go to school today. I get it. Let's go pick out your snack."

Empathy + forward movement. No 7:12 a.m. therapy session required.

Your child comes home from school and suddenly melts down over the color of a cup. Sound familiar? In this episode, we're talking about why after-school meltdowns are so common, what your child's brain and body actually need after a long day, and a simple After School Land Before you Launch Fridge Cheat Sheet that can help your afternoons feel calmer and more connected.

• After-school meltdowns aren't proof your child had a bad day—they're often a sign their nervous system has reached its limit.
• Before jumping into homework or questions, try a simple reset: water, a real snack, movement or play, quiet downtime, and connection.
• Instead of reacting to the behavior you can see, pause and DIG for the root. Behavior is information, not the whole story.

"I'm glad you're home. Let's get your body some water and a snack, and then we'll figure out the rest of the afternoon."

What happens when you've tried all the books, counseling, and parenting strategies... and you're still overwhelmed? In this episode, Parent Lab mom Kyra shares how learning to pause, stay regulated, and parent with intention helped change the atmosphere in her home—and why she wishes every mom had a safe place to grow. Grab your spot in Parent Lab Here!

• Small moments matter. One deep breath and one regulated response can completely change the direction of a hard parenting moment.
• You don't have to parent alone. Sometimes the greatest gift is sitting in a room full of moms who simply nod and say, "Me too."
• Intentional parenting starts with slowing down. When you have space to think instead of react, you begin creating new patterns for your family.

"I'm going to take one deep breath before I respond."

Ready for practical tools and a community of moms cheering you on? Book a discovery call and grab my free Emotional Tools 101 video series through the links in the show notes.

Why do family vacations seem to bring out the worst in everyone? In this episode, Jami shares why the biggest meltdowns usually have nothing to do with Disney- and everything to do with unmet expectations, overloaded nervous systems, and what's happening beneath the surface. You'll leave with one simple mindset shift to help your family enjoy the next big adventure a little more.

3 Key Takeaways:

• 🍎 Use the DIG Framework: Detect the fruit, Inspect the roots, Grow one root.
• 🎢 Trade expectations for preparation—real families will have hard moments, even on great vacations.
• 💛 Practice an If...Then... Plan so you can rehearse your response instead of trying to control everyone else's behavior.

Simple Script Parents Can Say: "My child's behavior is the fruit. Before I react, I'm going to DIG for the root."

Ready to go deeper? GRAB YOUR SEAT IN PARENT LAB HERE!