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When life hurts, where do you turn?

Food. Busyness. Social media. Serial dating. Avoiding the hard things. We all have our "fix"- something that helps numb the pain, distract us from reality, or make us feel better for a moment.

But what happens when the fix isn't fixing anything?

In this heartfelt and honest episode of It's a Single Mom Thing, Sherry explores the difference between temporary relief and lasting healing. Building on last week's episode, Healing Is an Assignment, she dives into the coping mechanisms we often reach for when life feels overwhelming and asks a powerful question:

Can I trust God with the places I've been trying to manage myself?

Through personal reflections, practical insights, and biblical encouragement, you'll discover why some fixes quietly become substitutes for God, why healing requires surrender, and how true freedom begins when we stop managing our pain and allow God to transform it.

If you've ever found yourself running back to old patterns, struggling to let go, or wondering why healing feels so hard, this episode is for you.

Because painkillers have a purpose.

Band-aids have a purpose.

But eventually the wound has to be cleaned if it's going to heal.

You want God's best? Forget the rest. Let Him fix your fix.

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Healing Is Our Assignment

What if healing isn't standing in the way of your purpose?

What if healing is part of your purpose?

Many of us spend our lives asking God about our calling, our next step, our future, and our purpose while avoiding an assignment that's already sitting on our desk: healing.

As single moms, we're often experts at surviving. We keep moving, keep functioning, keep showing up for everyone else. But surviving and healing are not the same thing.

In this episode of It's A Single Mom Thing, Sherry explores what it means to accept healing as an assignment from God—not as punishment, but as preparation. Together, we'll discuss why we resist healing, how unhealed wounds can impact our relationships and children, and how God can redeem the very things He didn't cause.

You'll discover:

❤️ Why healing may be connected to your purpose
❤️ How God prepares our hearts before He expands our influence
❤️ The difference between surviving and healing
❤️ How healing can impact two generations at a time
❤️ Practical steps to begin your healing journey today
❤️ Why God isn't withholding something good—He's holding something good

If you've ever wondered why God keeps bringing you back to the same area, this episode may help you see that He's not trying to hurt you.

He's trying to heal you.

🎧 Listen now at shepherdsvillage.com/podcast or on your favorite streaming platform.

📞 Need prayer? Our 24-hour prayer line is available anytime at 855-822-PRAY.

Because healing isn't standing in the way of your purpose.

Sometimes healing is the purpose.

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This week on It’s a Single Mom Thing, Sherry gets deeply personal as she shares what it’s looked like to trust God through an unexpected season of brain fog, medical challenges, slowed-down plans, and surrendered opportunities.

After last week’s episode Problems to Promise: When God Rewrites the Plan, this conversation dives even deeper into what happens when God’s provision doesn’t look the way we expected.

What if the interruption isn’t the punishment… but the provision?

Through honest reflections, spiritual insight, and real-time lessons, Sherry explores:

•  learning to slow down without guilt 
•  surrendering control 
•  trusting God in uncertainty 
•  allowing others to help 
•  recognizing God’s provision through people, redirection, and community 
•  and discovering that you are not alone—even when you live alone 

This episode is for the woman who feels exhausted, overwhelmed, delayed, interrupted, or unsure of what God is doing in this season.

Because sometimes… where God guides, He provides not through hustle—but through healing, surrender, and support.

If you need prayer or encouragement, Shepherd’s Village offers a 24-hour prayer line at 📞 855-822-PRAY and resources for single moms and women in transition at shepherdsvillage.com.

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What if the problem you’re walking through right now…
 is actually part of the promise you’ve been praying for?

In this powerful and real-time episode, Sherry shares a deeply personal look at what it means to trust God when life doesn’t go according to plan. From moments of clarity and open doors… to unexpected disruption, physical challenges, and emotional tension—this episode walks through the journey from promise to process.

You’ll hear how God gives the promise first…
 but often rewrites the plan in ways we never expected.

And just when it feels like everything is aligning—
 the problems show up.

But what if those problems aren’t setbacks?

What if they’re preparation?

What if they’re positioning you for something greater?

Through honest storytelling and faith-filled perspective, Sherry unpacks the path from:
 ✨ Promise
 ➡️ Plan
 ➡️ Problems (the tests)
 ➡️ Possibilities
 ➡️ Promise Fulfilled through obedience

If you’ve ever wondered:

•  “Did I miss what God told me?” 
•  “Why doesn’t my life look like the promise?” 
•  “How do I keep moving forward when everything feels off?” 

This episode is for you.

💛 Challenge:
Stop asking “Why is this happening?”
Start asking “God, how are You going to use this?”

📲 Don’t keep this to yourself—share it with another woman who needs this reminder today.

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Are you constantly trying to fix your child’s problems…only to feel like you’re missing something deeper?

In this powerful and heartfelt episode of It’s a Single Mom Thing, Sherry dives into one of the most common parenting struggles—knowing when to offer advice and when your child simply needs to be heard.

“Fix It or Feel It: The Advice Trap in Parenting” unpacks the emotional disconnect that can happen when we jump into problem-solving mode too quickly—and how that can impact trust, communication, and connection with your kids.

Through real-life parenting scenarios—from little kids feeling left out…to teens shutting down…to life-altering moments like bullying, fear, and unexpected situations—Sherry shares how to recognize what’s really going on beneath the surface and respond in a way that builds lasting connection.

This episode is especially powerful for single moms navigating both nurturing and leadership roles, offering insight into how to balance emotional support with guidance—without feeling like you have to be everything all at once.

You’ll learn:

•  The difference between fixing vs. feeling in parenting moments 
•  How to help your child process emotions beneath the surface 
•  Why kids shut down when they feel dismissed or corrected too quickly 
•  How to respond when your child shares something serious or overwhelming 
•  How your response today can shape your child’s future—and even future generations 

This episode also speaks to the heart of healing generational patterns, helping moms recognize the “hand-me-down” emotional habits they may be carrying—and how to break them with intention and grace.

If you’ve ever wondered…
 “Why didn’t that conversation go the way I thought it would?”
 “Why does my child shut down when I’m trying to help?”
 “Am I doing this right?”

This episode will meet you right where you are.

Because sometimes…your child doesn’t need you to fix it.

They just need you to feel it with them.

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It didn’t start loud.

It started as a thought…
 one you didn’t even think needed to be challenged.

A voice that sounded familiar.
 Comforting.
 Reasonable.

And before you realized it…
 you weren’t just hearing it.

You were agreeing with it.

This isn’t just a story.

It’s a glimpse into how something subtle…
 can quietly take hold.

Maybe it’s not your exact situation…

…but you might recognize the voice.

Because this isn’t just one story.

This is a we thing.

If something felt a little too familiar, don’t keep it hidden. Share it with someone you trust.

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What if the reason your days feel so heavy… isn’t everything you have to do—but everything you expect them to be?

In this episode of It’s a Single Mom Thing, Sherry shares a powerful mindset shift that is changing the way she lives, shows up, and experiences everyday life. Instead of chasing the idea of a “good day,” she’s choosing something different—and it’s lighter, more intentional, and way more freeing.

If you’re a single mom feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or constantly disappointed when life doesn’t go as planned, this episode will challenge you to rethink how you approach your day—and give you practical tools to shift it.

You’ll learn:

•  Why expectations can quietly weigh you down 
•  How to start your day with intention instead of pressure 
•  A simple but powerful question that can transform your mindset 
•  How to show up differently in stressful moments, conversations, and even dating 
•  A practical exercise to help you see it, feel it, and speak it
•  How to model and teach this mindset to your kids so they can build emotional resilience early 

This isn’t about having a perfect day.
 It’s about choosing your experience—no matter what the day brings.

✨ Whether you’re navigating co-parenting, work stress, parenting challenges, or just trying to keep it all together—this episode will help you release the pressure and step into your day with purpose, peace, and confidence.

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If you try this “experience shift,” hit the “Text Sherry” link above the podcast description and share what changed for you. Your story might be featured in a future episode!

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Feeling stuck? Same spot, same thoughts, no movement?
 Yeah… we’re not staying there.

In this episode, we’re talking about how to move—even when it’s scary, unclear, and far from perfect. Because stuck isn’t your story… it’s just where you’ve been sitting too long.

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You are not who you were…

But a lot of us are still living like we are.

“I was hurt…”
 “I was left…”
 “I was the one who didn’t get it right…”

👉 Maybe not in pigtails anymore… but still carrying it around in a ponytail.

But God didn’t say “I WAS.”

👉 He said I AM.

And if He lives in you…

you don’t have to keep living from your past.

👉 I AM rebuilt… I AM.
 👉 I AM chosen… I AM.
 👉 I AM free… I AM.

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Spring break can turn a single mom’s routine upside down—more snacks, less structure, and a whole lot of chaos. In this Power-Up Pep Talk, Sherry shares encouragement from Luke 1:45, reminding moms that sometimes faith doesn’t mean having every answer—it simply means holding onto one promise from God.

Together, we reflect on Mary’s faith while she was still carrying the promise of Jesus and how that same kind of trust can carry us through our own uncertain seasons. With Easter approaching and the days getting longer, this short devotional offers practical encouragement, a simple “Promise Post” activity you can do with your kids during spring break, and a reminder that God finishes what He starts.

If you need a little fuel for your week, this pep talk is for you.

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