Motherhood is beautiful and deeply purposeful—but it can also leave us feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and running on empty. And what if burnout isn’t something we’re meant to just push through? In this episode, I sit down with parent coach Abimbola Akanji for a real and grace-filled conversation about the quiet signs of burnout, why rest feels so hard, and how moms can begin to care for themselves without guilt. Through a Christ-centered lens, we share practical, life-giving ways to reconnect with God, release the pressure to do it all, and find true rest in the middle of everyday motherhood.________________________________________________________________

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The Growing Parent with Abi - https://www.facebook.com/thegrowingparentwithabi

Email- thegrowingparent4@gmail.com

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What if the life you’re building isn’t the life God actually asked you to carry?

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Carole Evans to talk about choosing healthy rhythms over hustle culture—and how to create a life that’s rooted in faith, not pressure.

We dive into what it really looks like to live out your faith in your work, how to build rhythms that support your family and your calling, and why burnout isn’t something you have to accept as normal. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or stuck in the constant need to do more, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

Inside this episode, we talk about:

• How to recognize unhealthy rhythms and hidden burnout
• Practical ways to build rest into your daily life
• Using faith as a filter for everyday decisions
• Setting boundaries without guilt or fear
• Creating a schedule that actually supports your life and values

This episode will leave you feeling grounded, encouraged, and equipped with simple, realistic shifts you can start making today!

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carole-evans-19621678/

Faith & Work Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/faithandworkpodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Faith & Work Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-work/id1827509985

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Why didn’t anyone teach us this about our bodies?

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body - especially after pregnancy, postpartum, or loss - you are not alone. And you’re not broken.

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Emma Goff, a cyclical doula and fertility awareness educator, to talk about something so many of us were never taught: how to actually understand our cycles and reconnect with our bodies in a gentle, grace-filled way.

We dive into simple steps to start tracking your cycle, breaking down fertility awareness so it doesn’t feel overwhelming, and the truth behind common myths about hormonal birth control. We also talk about honoring your body in tender seasons and why body literacy matters not just for us - but for the next generation we’re raising.

This conversation is honest, healing, and deeply needed. My prayer is that it reminds you that your body isn’t something to fight against… it’s something to understand, care for, and steward with grace.

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Connect with Emma

Emma has a free 14 day charting challenge for women to start figuring out what tracking their cycles could look like (it comes with a free 20 minute session too). Click the link below:

https://emmamma.circle.so/checkout/14-charting-challenge%3Fcoupon_code=CHALLENGE

Website: https://emmamma.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/cyclicaldoula

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyclicaldoula

Matriarch | Cycle Confidence & Body Literacy for Modern Women: https://emmamma.com/matriarch

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Email: dailybreadanddirtydishes@gmail.com