The Godly Habits Podcast: Wellness for Christian Women Facing Anxiety, Stress, and Burnout

Turning 30 Amidst Grief: Christian Encouragement for Disappointing Milestones


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Episode 8

What do you do when a milestone — a birthday, anniversary, holiday, or special event — doesn’t feel like it’s worth celebrating?

In this deeply personal, reflective episode, Brooklynn shares what it’s like to turn 30 in the middle of illness, grief, and emotional exhaustion — and why it’s okay if your milestone moment looks nothing like you imagined. If you’ve ever struggled to celebrate when life feels heavy, this conversation will help you:

  • Release the guilt of not “feeling happy enough” for a big day.
  • Honor your capacity without faking joy.
  • Find small, sacred ways to mark a milestone in hard seasons.
  • Give yourself compassion when expectations and reality don’t match.

Whether you’re navigating loss, burnout, disappointment, or a different kind of season, you’ll hear hope-filled encouragement to slow down, breathe, and let God meet you right where you are.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • Why milestone moments can feel heavy during grief, burnout, or transition.
  • The biggest lesson Brooklynn is taking from her 20s into her 30s.
  • Three gentle anchors for navigating hard holidays or birthdays: Pause, Honor, Remember
  • A gentle, grace-filled way to define success in a new decade or chapter.
  • How to create sacred, pressure-free ways to honor milestones when you don’t feel like celebrating.


📖 Bible Verses Referenced

  • Ephesians 2:10
  • Isaiah 40:31
  • Proverbs 16:9


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The Godly Habits Podcast: Wellness for Christian Women Facing Anxiety, Stress, and BurnoutBy Dr. Mason & Brooklynn Howe