Running on Empty? A Christ-Centered Conversation on Mom Burnout & Finding Rest Again with Abimbola Akanji

Running on Empty? A Christ-Centered Conversation on Mom Burnout & Finding Rest Again with Abimbola Akanji

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.________________________________________________________________ Connect with Abi The Growing Parent with Abi - https://www.facebook.com/thegrowingparentwithabi [https://www.facebook.com/thegrowingparentwithabi] Email- thegrowingparent4@gmail.com [thegrowingparent4@gmail.com] Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/the_growingparent?igsh=MWFiYTlsZmJveWY1OQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/the_growingparent?igsh=MWFiYTlsZmJveWY1OQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] TikTok- www.tiktok.com/@the_growingparent [www.tiktok.com/@the_growingparent] Connect with Mia- DBDD email- dailybreadanddirtydishes@gmail.com [dailybreadanddirtydishes@gmail.com] TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@mias.dailyreminders [https://www.tiktok.com/@mias.dailyreminders]

Healthy Rhythms Over Hustle Culture: Faith, Work & Living Without Burnout With Carole Evans

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! _______________________________________________________________ Connect with Carole LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carole-evans-19621678/ [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== [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 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-work/id1827509985] Connect with Mia DBDD email: dailybreadanddirtydishes@gmail.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mias.dailyreminders?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc [https://www.tiktok.com/@mias.dailyreminders?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc]

Why Didn’t Anyone Teach Us This About Our Bodies with Emma Goff

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. _____________________________________________________________ __ 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 [https://emmamma.circle.so/checkout/14-charting-challenge%3Fcoupon_code=CHALLENGE] Website: https://emmamma.com [https://emmamma.com/] IG: https://www.instagram.com/cyclicaldoula [https://www.instagram.com/cyclicaldoula] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyclicaldoula [https://www.youtube.com/@cyclicaldoula] Matriarch | Cycle Confidence & Body Literacy for Modern Women: https://emmamma.com/matriarch [https://emmamma.com/matriarch] Connect with Mia IG: https://www.instagram.com/miagrucciokay/reels/ [https://www.instagram.com/miagrucciokay/reels/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mias.dailyreminders [https://www.tiktok.com/@mias.dailyreminders] Email: dailybreadanddirtydishes@gmail.com

How to Build Household Routines Kids Will Actually Follow with Shannon Acheson

Motherhood can sometimes feel like we’re carrying the entire weight of the home on our shoulders. The laundry, the dishes, the mess, the routines- it can all feel overwhelming. But what if our kids could actually become part of the solution? In this episode of Daily Bread & Dirty Dishes, Mia sits down with Shannon Acheson, author, entrepreneur, and the creative force behind HomeMadeLovely.com. Shannon shares practical wisdom on how to build simple household routines that kids can actually follow- and how involving them in the daily rhythms of the home can build responsibility, confidence, and connection. Together they talk about where overwhelmed moms can start, why kids often resist routines, and how simple systems can help bring more peace to everyday family life. If you’re tired of doing everything yourself and want to raise kids who feel like valued contributors in the home, this conversation is full of encouragement and practical steps you can start using today. ______________________________________________________________ Ways to connect with Shannon https://homemadelovely.com/ [https://homemadelovely.com/] https://www.instagram.com/home.made.lovely/ [https://www.instagram.com/home.made.lovely/] https://www.facebook.com/HomeMadeLovely1/ [https://www.facebook.com/HomeMadeLovely1/] https://www.pinterest.ca/homemadelovely/ [https://www.pinterest.ca/homemadelovely/]https://www.youtube.com/@HomeMadeLovely [https://www.youtube.com/@HomeMadeLovely] Ways to connect with Mia https://www.instagram.com/miagrucciokay/ [https://www.instagram.com/miagrucciokay/]https://www.tiktok.com/@mias.dailyreminders [https://www.tiktok.com/@mias.dailyreminders]

From Corporate to Calling: Trusting God With the Next Step with Alicia Grantham

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Alicia Grantham for a powerful conversation about faith, motherhood, and what it looks like to trust God when He calls you into something new. After leaving her corporate job last October, Alicia shares the heart behind that decision, the fears she had to work through, and how motherhood reshaped the way she views success, ambition, and calling. We talk honestly about the tension so many moms feel-supporting everyone else while quietly putting their own dreams on the back burner, and why your dreams still matter to God too. Alicia also shares practical tools and mindset shifts that help busy moms move from feeling stuck and overwhelmed to confident and aligned with the life God is calling them to live. If you’ve been feeling tired, uncertain, or sensing that God might be nudging you toward something more, this conversation will encourage you to take the next small step in faith. This episode is a reminder that God is in the unknown and sometimes the bravest thing we can do is simply say yes! ______________________________________________________________ Connect with Alicia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a.s.grantham/ [https://www.instagram.com/a.s.grantham/] Moms Got This... Mostly Podcast: https://the-moms-got-this-mostly-podcast.simplecast.com/ [https://the-moms-got-this-mostly-podcast.simplecast.com/ ] Book a free coaching session with Alicia: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjnj9NFFkLy6M0_5zfATG0lyDMl129zr195rhUrWhSbwH4SA/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnU6HLoAc_R444dyvbzAbKvMJYok-roP32I0bAoRgDh2xVrC_dhVlmgxrN9Ak_aem_kaGfA9ckk_FCbsZvzJJofQ [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjnj9NFFkLy6M0_5zfATG0lyDMl129zr195rhUrWhSbwH4SA/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnU6HLoAc_R444dyvbzAbKvMJYok-roP32I0bAoRgDh2xVrC_dhVlmgxrN9Ak_aem_kaGfA9ckk_FCbsZvzJJofQ] ______________________________________________________________ Connect with Mia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miagrucciokay/ [https://www.instagram.com/miagrucciokay/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mias.dailyreminders [https://www.tiktok.com/@mias.dailyreminders]