Gather Moms

The Crushing Weight of Mom Culture and How to Be Free with Sharon Hodde Miller


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What if the very thing that feels like it’s making you a “good mom” is actually what’s crushing you?

In this powerful conversation with author, pastor, and mom of three Sharon Hodde Miller, the Gather Moms team dives into the hidden struggles every mom faces: control, comparison, burnout, and the heavy pressure to be everything to everyone.

Sharon shares:

  • Why “self-focus” (even disguised as selflessness) leaves moms exhausted.
  • The difference between control and God-given agency — and how it changes your parenting.
  • How to spot the red flags that motherhood has become your identity.
  • Practical ways to shift from staring at your struggles to gazing at God.
  • Why your kids don’t need a perfect mom — they need a mom who points them to Jesus.
  • Whether you’re in the trenches of toddlerhood, navigating middle school drama, or sending a child off to college, this episode will leave you feeling seen, encouraged, and equipped to mother from a place of freedom instead of fear.

    Resources Mentioned:

    • Free of Me (re-release) by Sharon Hodde Miller
    • Gazing at God (40-day devotional)
    • Connect with Sharon on Instagram @sharonhmiller
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