194: When Motherhood Feels Joyless // Kelly J...

I have a friend named Laney who genuinely does not experience mom guilt. Not because she's a perfect mom, but because she's decided her kids are lucky to have her — and she means it! I used to laugh when she said things like that. But, now, after working for years on myself (I've ...  Show more

I am recording the intro to this episode during one of the saddest weeks of my life. My beloved brother-in-law, Logan McKenna, died unexpectedly last Sunday morning. He was only 44 years old, and we are simply shattered by this loss. As soon as I got the call, I got into my car a ...  Show more

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2166: Amber Mae in her piece on EricaLayne.co presents practical and heartfelt strategies to find joy in motherhood amidst ...  Show more

This one is for all the mothers out there. I want to share my truth with you. Enough with the comparing ourselves, judging our post baby bodies and thinking we’re not good enough as mothers. Heres my truth: motherhood is hard. I hope you enjoy this episode and you share it with a ...  Show more

A mother has a special capacity to show love and affection to her kids. To encourage mother's in their great work, John and Danny share how they've seen their wives love on their children. Featuring Rhonda Stoppe. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1 ...  Show more

Maureen Gaspari issues an open letter to the mothers of highly sensitive children. Episode 764: Dear Mom of a Highly Sensitive Child, I See You by Maureen Gaspari with Highly Sensitive Refuge on Parenting Maureen Gaspari is a writer, a wife and a mommy to two wonderful, energetic ...  Show more