MacMomBrain

The temptation to isolate in motherhood (COVID or not) rather than call out for help, rearrange life to be a help and seek to bless is one of the greatest struggles for those of us told autonomy is the sign of adulthood. Yes, we need to be able to stand on our own two feet, but the wisdom required to parent well requires community. The actual birthing process could not be a better induction into a season of needing others.

Clinging to promises which for a time, appeared to crush rather than create, God’s word proved faithful to my friend. Marti’s story of caregiving, marriage, and motherhood is like a lighthouse in a storm, calling for faithful passengers in relationships which seem ready to capsize. We are not alone and our fidelity to Christ is never a loss.

Teach us to number our days. The weight of knowing our days are limited can crush the soul unprepared to lift the burden. I have a tremendously strong friend whose story will inspire all who are weary. www.choosinghope.live

Lori’s been on a rollercoaster ever since she was a young teenager of dieting and rebounding, but for more than two years something significant has changed and she is yelling freedom thanks to the God who designed the body to work with the rhythms of intermittent fasting.

Want to thrive in the car with your kids? Karan Anne Hawk has been inspiring me to do parenting a little differently for years. One of the ways this family stays sane is to schedule regular trips, but the fun doesn’t start at the destination. It begins as soon as they pull out of the driveway. Thanks Karan Anne for helping us make the most of some easily missed moments.

Jo has a message, fueled by a story you don’t want to miss, because we need to know how to fight.

If there is one thing that can send my stomach into knots and drive a wedge between me and...anyone, it is money. There is so much to this topic and I love this opening conversation with my friend Katy who has been involved in financial planning and education ever since our college days. May this episode challenge and calm you as we seek to grow in understanding and pass this wisdom on to future generations.

Meet Maureen! She wrote a book as all moms with this much passion for life must do and she’s talking with us about her love of reading Children’s Literature with her kids. The adage, “you are what you eat” needs to be modified for this episode into “you are what you absorb” and absorbing both good nutrition and good story is essential to a life well lived. https://www.ten16press.com/product-page/lessons-for-a-lifetime-children-s-stories-we-never-outgrow-hardcover

Meet a dear friend, an entrepreneur, a military wife, a mom of 3 awesome kids and the founder of Stroller Strong Moms. I love any chance I get to talk with Alexa as she is non-stop encouragement. Join our conversation as we talk about her journey in starting, growing and handing out business opportunities as she encourages moms in their fitness and well-being across the country and world. Thanks Tony, for making this happen. https://www.strollerstrongmoms.com/virtual-slam/

Talking with a good friend and travel blogging mom, Tanya has been adventuring with her kids ever since her youngest was ready to be strapped to her chest (and now he’s in college) and has so much wisdom and encouragement for anyone a little timid or overwhelmed by the thought of traveling with kids and developing the bonds that develop with experiencing new things together. https://www.radfamilytravel.com/. https://www.coloradohikesandhops.com/