Mom2Mom MENTORING - Work/Life Harmony, Soul-Care, Kingdom Minded Moms

Ever feel like your body is waving a white flag while your to-do list keeps growing? Today's guest, health coach Amber Swift, shares her journey from ministry heartache and health crisis to hope, healing, and helping other overwhelmed moms find their way back to thriving.

Amber's wisdom comes from walking through the fire herself. After years of saying "yes" to everything in ministry, raising five kids, and pouring herself out for others, her body said STOP. A trendy detox layered on top of hidden stress led to early-onset menopause, severe fatigue, sleepless nights, and so much more. 

That breaking point became her turning point. ✨

Join Amber and me for this fun, honest, and hope-filled conversation. We talk about:

✅ The moment God met young Amber in her bedroom and became the Father she desperately needed

✅ Why the "oxygen mask principle" isn't selfish—it's survival (and biblical!)

✅ How a perfect storm can take you out. 

✅ Daily Practices that can help ground you.

✅ Why "one man's food is another man's poison" and how to find YOUR path to health

If you're an overwhelmed mom who's been running on empty, feeling trapped in a season you didn't choose, or wondering if this exhaustion is just "the new normal"—this episode is your permission slip to stop settling and start taking the next step.

 Don't give up.

Don't just stay there.

This is NOT God's best for you. 🙌

Connect with Amber:

🎙️ Podcast: Everyday Health for the Christian Woman

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Are you 'that mom' who is overwhelmed, being stretched too thin? Discover how biblical wisdom and God's guidance create emotional and spiritual space in your life, transforming motherhood struggles and survival mode into purposeful, kingdom-minded living.

In this powerful episode for faith-based moms in transition, Misty Hughes shares her personal journey from basement-floor breakdowns as a homeschooling single mom of four to discovering the ancient biblical wisdom principles that transformed her home 🏠 and heart 💖.

Drawing from Proverbs 9 and the Hebrew meaning of "building," she unpacks what it really means to partner with God as the Master Architect of your life.

You'll discover:

🛠️ The daily practice of bringing your thoughts back under Christ's leadership for spiritual growth

🛠️ How God's guidance creates seven foundational pillars that make your life spacious rather than cramped

🛠️ Why building capacity matters more than finding more time for kingdom-minded moms

🛠️ The power of intentional rhythms like worship, scripture, and the family table during life transitions

🛠️ How to recognize when you're building alone versus building with biblical wisdom

🛠️ Practical faith-based guidance to create space for God's presence in the chaos of motherhood

This isn't about perfection or doing more—it's about building differently with God's wisdom. Whether you're an overwhelmed mom drowning in responsibilities, navigating motherhood struggles, or feeling spiritually dry during a life transition, this episode offers hope and a clear path forward for Christian moms seeking spiritual growth.

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Faith-based guidance for overwhelmed Christian moms navigating life transitions with purpose, peace, and spiritual growth through God’s wisdom.

If you’ve ever felt like life is shifting beneath your feet — your kids growing up, your work changing, or your heart longing for something more — this episode is for you.

In God’s Guidance for Christian Moms in Seasons of Change, Misty invites kingdom-minded moms and moms in transition to pause, breathe, and rediscover the beauty of walking in step with God when life doesn’t look like it used to.

So many overwhelmed moms find themselves carrying too much — expectations, guilt, responsibilities, and the quiet ache of not knowing what’s next. Misty shares her personal story from walking the Camino de Santiago with her husband Craig — a 14-day pilgrimage that became a powerful picture of how God’s guidance often unfolds step by step, not all at once.

You’ll learn how to prepare spiritually for your next season, what to carry and what to leave behind, and how to hear God’s voice when the road ahead feels uncertain. Drawing from biblical wisdom in Jeremiah 6 and Exodus 33, Misty reminds us that preparation is sacred — and that the Shepherd always walks with us.

If you’re longing for clarity, peace, and purpose in your journey of spiritual growth and motherhood, this episode will remind you: God’s not just leading you somewhere new — He’s forming something new within you.

✨ Tune in and discover how to walk your own pilgrimage of faith — lighter, freer, and ready to live with passion and purpose.

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“After my baby was born, I felt like I’d been hit by a Mack truck.” 🚚 That’s how Michelle Brown describes the deep postpartum struggle that changed her life forever. As a Christian mom who poured herself into motherhood, she found herself exhausted, overwhelmed, and unsure where to turn.

Michelle’s journey through that season of chaos led her to a powerful realization: many moms need more than well-meaning advice—they need real help, hope, and a safe community.

In this inspiring episode, Michelle shares her personal story of struggle, renewal, and transformation.

She introduces I Help Moms, a trusted platform helping Christian moms move from chaos to connection with expert coaching and resources. ❤️ From postpartum challenges to daily parenting pressures, Michelle’s vision is to give moms a place where they feel supported, understood, and empowered.

Whether you’re navigating the early years of motherhood, juggling multiple roles, or facing seasons of burnout, this episode offers encouragement, practical insight, and a roadmap for finding peace and purpose. Michelle’s story is both a heartfelt testimony and a practical guide for moms who want to move from chaos to connection. 🌿

Tune in to discover how I Help Moms is making a difference for Christian moms everywhere—and hear how you can find support when you need it most. 🙌

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- Move your family from stress to positive parenting!

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Faith-based guidance for overwhelmed moms navigating motherhood struggles, life transitions, and the longing to be more present.

If you’ve ever felt torn between chasing your God-given dreams and staying present with your kids, this episode will encourage your heart.💖

In this heartfelt coaching-style conversation, Misty sits down with author and business consultant Courtney Schawl—mom of three little ones under three—who shares openly about the challenges of motherhood, the desire for presence, and the daily chaos of parenting. Courtney gets real about what it looks like to balance big dreams with real-life diapers, tantrums, and exhaustion, while still holding onto purpose and peace.

Together, Misty and Courtney explore how Kingdom-minded moms can rediscover their unique calling, find strength in their faith, and step into God’s guidance even when life feels messy and overwhelming.

They talk candidly about

➜ the guilt moms often feel for zoning out or scrolling on their phones,

➜ the struggle of enjoying caregiving tasks, and

➜ the importance of celebrating small wins in motherhood.

You’ll also hear the inspiring story behind Courtney’s new book, You Are the Sum of Your Last Two Moves, which uses the biblical beauty of the Fibonacci sequence to help readers get unstuck in life and take bold, faith-filled steps forward.

This episode is for every mom in transition who longs for spiritual growth, biblical wisdom, and practical encouragement to live powerfully, lead with purpose, and love with passion—even in the middle of everyday chaos.

CONTACT COURTNEY SCHAWL: [email protected]

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Most Christian moms struggle with emotions because we were never taught how to process them in God’s presence. In this episode, you’ll discover the one step most women skip in emotional healing—and how to notice, name, and free your emotions with God’s help.

If you’ve ever stuffed down anger, guilt, fear, or even joy, you’re not alone. Many women were raised to believe emotions are “too much,” or even wrong. But God designed our emotions as signals, not problems. They can become a pathway to deeper intimacy with Him when we learn how to bring them into His presence instead of running away from them.

In this episode of Mom2Mom Mentoring, Misty shares her own journey of learning to welcome emotions she once judged or abandoned, and why that shift has brought her greater freedom. You’ll hear a practical, prayerful 4-step rhythm—Notice → Name → Feel → Free—that helps busy Christian moms process emotions in a healthy, biblical way.

✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:

Why emotions are not good or bad—they’re God-given signals.

The surprising step most women skip when seeking emotional healing.

A simple prayer guide to process your feelings with God’s help.

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Overwhelmed Christian moms discover God’s guidance through life’s hills, learning trust, grace, and transformation step by step.

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Welcome to the Mom2Mom Mentoring Podcast, where overwhelmed, kingdom-minded Christian moms navigate life’s transitions with purpose and peace.

In this episode of Camino Chronicles, we journey through the hills of motherhood and faith—literally and spiritually.

Join me, Misty, ICF Transformational Life Coach and mom of four, as I share a Camino de Santiago adventure that mirrors the challenges of daily life: exhaustion, fear, doubt, and the tension of following someone else’s pace. 👣

Through personal stories, biblical reflections, and practical insights, you’ll discover how to:

🙏🏼 Trust God’s guidance even when you can’t see the path ahead (Isaiah 42:16)

❤️ Maintain your heart posture during life’s uphill climbs

🎉 Embrace grace, pause, and celebrate progress in your personal journey

This episode is for any mom feeling overwhelmed, stuck in the daily grind, or navigating transitions.

Walk with me and learn how to step confidently, align with God’s purpose, and face your own hills with faith and hope.

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Every woman has a story—and your story matters. Sharing it is more than words—it’s an act of healing, freedom, and hope.

In this episode of the Mom2Mom Mentoring Podcast, Misty Hughes your host and accredited ICF Transformational Coach, sits down with Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch, Founder and CEO of Altered Stories Ministry and host of the award-nominated Altered Stories Show. Together they talk about the healing power of storytelling and why your God story is a powerful tool for connection and transformation.

You’ll learn:

✅ Why sharing your story brings emotional and spiritual healing

✅ The difference between authentic storytelling and oversharing

✅ How God uses your testimony to encourage and equip other women

✅ Simple ways to begin writing or speaking your story with confidence

If you’ve ever felt like your story is too small, too messy, or too ordinary, this conversation will remind you that

✍🏽 God is writing something beautiful in your life—

✨ And when you share it, you shine light into someone else’s darkness.

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How To Connect With Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch

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Mischelle's Interview with Athena Holtz (mentioned in the podcast) 

“Overcoming Spiritual Abuse, Finding the Faithfulness of God”

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Hey Beautiful Mama,

If you’ve ever felt stressed and overwhelmed in your role as a Christian mom, leader, Uber driver for your family, chef, businesswoman, and all the other roles? Do you find times when you seem to be staring at the blank walls of your life and wondering, “Who am I really? Am I failing at this?”—you are not alone. I’ve been there too.

Well, join me today for the story of my kitchen renovation (not really a renovation, just a little make-over) 

What should have taken 3-4 days literally took me almost a year to complete. Because there was more going on than just a new coat of paint. I was learning to lean into transformation, identity, and learning to live unveiled. 

Together, we'll walk through powerful Bible verses about identity in Christ—including 2 Corinthians 3:18 and Romans 12:2—and discover how God invites us to move from mom burnout to flourishing, from guilt to grace, from survival to living with passion and purpose.

You’ll learn:

Friend, God has already approved you. You don’t need the world’s permission to step into your God-given calling as a Kingdom-Minded Glory Bearer. He’s inviting you to realign your life with His plan, set healthy rhythms, and live with purpose and peace.

So grab your coffee (yes, even if it’s gone cold), settle in, and let’s talk about how you can rediscover joy, find your rhythm, and live unveiled as the woman God created you to be.

Because Mama—you’re not unfinished. And when you shine, you give others permission to shine too.

Check out last week's episode to learn how God cares for the barren and desolate woman. 

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I get it.

You’re holding so much—your family, your work, your faith, your home—and while you pour out for everyone else, there are moments when someone’s words or actions sting deeper than you’d like to admit.

It starts small, doesn’t it?

A disappointment here, an offense there.

But slowly, quietly, it grows into something bigger, heavier: bitterness.

This week, I want to walk alongside you and talk honestly about when bitterness creeps in. Together, we’ll uncover how it sneaks into our lives, why it holds us back, and most importantly, how God offers freedom from its grip.

❚█══█❚ You don’t have to carry this weight, nor are you created to carry this weight. 

🕊️ Jesus offers something lighter, more beautiful, more freeing.

And I promise—you’ll breathe easier once you take that step toward release.

Let’s take that step together.

Grab the Naming, Feeling, and FREEING Your Emotions Guide and bring your heart to the Master Gardener to let Him plant what is good. 

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