The Mom Self-Care Podcast

How Christian Moms Can Avoid Summer Burnout

Summer break can feel overwhelming for moms. The routines change, the kids are home more, the house gets louder, and suddenly you’re carrying even more emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. If you’re a Christian mom already feeling exhausted before summer officially begins, this episode is for you. In this episode of The Mom Self-Care Podcast, I’m talking about summer burnout for moms, the emotional weight many mothers carry during this season, and how to create a more peaceful summer intentionally instead of only surviving it. I also spoke about the story of Martha and Mary in the bible and why God doesn't want moms to serve their families from a place of exhaustion. I shared: 💜 Why summer often exposes the overwhelm moms have already been carrying. 💜 How many Christian moms connect their worth to constantly doing for others. 💜 Practical questions to help you create a calmer, more peaceful summer. 💜 The importance of boundaries, breathing room, and protecting your peace as a mom. 💜 Why your children benefit from a rested and emotionally present mother. If you’ve been feeling emotionally drained, overwhelmed, overstimulated, or anxious about summer break, let this episode remind you that your peace matters too. I also created a special experience for Christian moms called Martha to Mary Summer Reset happening at the beginning of June. If you’re tired of carrying everything on your shoulders and you want support creating a more peaceful, intentional summer, I would love for you to join us. Learn more and join us here: https://mailchi.mp/00d59ee6f049/martha2mary [https://mailchi.mp/00d59ee6f049/martha2mary] See you there!   _________________   Get your Self-care affirmations book: https://payhip.com/b/ENwb [https://payhip.com/b/ENwb]   👉 Get your Free Guide 5 Lies Mom Guilt Makes You Believe & What the Bible Says Instead here: https://mailchi.mp/f51947652f1c/5-lies-mom-guilt-makes-you-believe [https://mailchi.mp/f51947652f1c/5-lies-mom-guilt-makes-you-believe]  Join me online: 💜 Connect with me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cicinspireme/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/cicinspireme/%E2%81%A0]  💜 Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RockYourFierceFaith [https://www.facebook.com/groups/RockYourFierceFaith]  💜 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cicinspireme [https://www.tiktok.com/@cicinspireme]    Email: info@cicinspireme.com About your host: Chari Twitty-Hawkins inspires moms to embrace self-care, self-awareness, and self-compassion! She is a certified transformational trainer, life coach, and author specializing in self-care for moms.

Food Freedom for Christian Moms - EPS 97

As moms, it’s easy to put ourselves on the back burner when it comes to food and taking care of our health. If you’re a Christian mom struggling with guilt around food or trying to create healthier eating habits without extra stress or perfection, this conversation will encourage you. Have you ever felt like taking care of your health has to be all or nothing? Like if you can’t do everything perfectly, there’s no point in trying? So many moms struggle with guilt around food, inconsistency, and trying to care for themselves while taking care of everyone else. In this episode of The Mom Self-Care Podcast, I’m joined by Brandice Lardner, nutrition coach, personal trainer, and founder of Grace Filled Plate, to talk about food freedom for Christian moms. We’re talking about creating healthy eating habits, grace-filled nutrition, and what it looks like to care for yourself in a consistent way relying on God to help you instead of trying to do it on your own. We talked about: 💜 What food freedom really means. 💜 Why moms struggle with guilt around food. 💜 How to build healthy habits realistically. 💜 Encouragement for moms who are tired of the all-or-nothing mindset. Take a listen and share with a momma you love! Connect with Brandice here: https://gracefilledplate.com/ [https://gracefilledplate.com/]  https://www.facebook.com/GraceFilledPlate [https://www.facebook.com/GraceFilledPlate]  https://www.instagram.com/brandicelardner/ [https://www.instagram.com/brandicelardner/] Get your free bible study here: https://gracefilledplate.com/book/ [https://gracefilledplate.com/book/] __________________________   Get your Self-care affirmations book: https://payhip.com/b/ENwb [https://payhip.com/b/ENwb]   👉 Get your Free Guide 5 Lies Mom Guilt Makes You Believe & What the Bible Says Instead here: https://mailchi.mp/f51947652f1c/5-lies-mom-guilt-makes-you-believe [https://mailchi.mp/f51947652f1c/5-lies-mom-guilt-makes-you-believe]  Join me online: 💜 Connect with me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cicinspireme/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/cicinspireme/%E2%81%A0]  💜 Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RockYourFierceFaith [https://www.facebook.com/groups/RockYourFierceFaith]  💜 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cicinspireme [https://www.tiktok.com/@cicinspireme]    Email: info@cicinspireme.com About your host: Chari Twitty-Hawkins inspires moms to embrace self-care, self-awareness, and self-compassion! She is a certified transformational trainer, life coach, and author specializing in self-care for moms.

4 Lessons from the Michael Movie: Legacy, Breaking Free, and Purpose - EPS 96

After watching the Michael Jackson movie this weekend, I found myself thinking about more than just the music. It had me reflecting on legacy, purpose, and what it really looks like to break free and become who God created you to be. Beyond the stage lights, there was a profound story of Michael navigating the tension between external expectations and following his internal voice. As I watched his story on screen again (Having seen The Jacksons: An American Dream), I couldn't help but see the parallels in our own lives. How many of us are living a legacy that was handed to us through traditions rather than one we’ve chosen? How many of us are still waiting for permission to finally break free? In today’s episode, I’m sharing four life lessons I took away from the Michael biopic: *The Power of a Mother’s Words: Why letting your light shine is a non-negotiable responsibility. *The Courage to Break Free: Navigating the painful but necessary process of stepping out from under family expectations and shadows. *The Power of Affirmations: How Michael used the power of the tongue to shape his reality (and how you can too). *Living Out Your Purpose: Realizing that your impact is directly tied to your willingness to be your most authentic self. Whether you’ve been a fan for decades or just love a story of transformation, this episode is a call to look at the 'Man in the Mirror' and decide who you’re truly meant to be. It’s time to stop doing for everyone else and start being who God called you to be too! Listen in and share with someone who needs to be encouraged! 📘 Get your Self-care affirmations for Moms book: https://payhip.com/b/ENwb [https://payhip.com/b/ENwb] ------------------------------------------ Need 1 on 1 self-care support? ✅ Book a coaching call with me: https://bit.ly/callwithChari [https://bit.ly/callwithChari] 👉 Get your Free Guide 5 Lies Mom Guilt Makes You Believe & What the Bible Says Instead here: https://mailchi.mp/f51947652f1c/5-lies-mom-guilt-makes-you-believe [https://mailchi.mp/f51947652f1c/5-lies-mom-guilt-makes-you-believe]  Join me online: 💜 Connect with me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cicinspireme/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/cicinspireme/%E2%81%A0]  💜 Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RockYourFierceFaith [https://www.facebook.com/groups/RockYourFierceFaith]  💜 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cicinspireme [https://www.tiktok.com/@cicinspireme]    Email: info@cicinspireme.com About your host: Chari Twitty-Hawkins inspires moms to embrace self-care, self-awareness, and self-compassion! She is a certified transformational trainer, life coach, and author specializing in self-care for moms.

Caring for Yourself Through Life Transitions as a Mom - EPS 95

Sometimes the hardest part of motherhood isn’t what’s on your to-do list. It’s learning how to care for yourself when your life or your body starts to change. As moms, we’re used to showing up, pushing through, and doing what needs to be done for our children. But when you go through unexpected seasons, whether it’s a health challenge, an injury, or changes in your body (like perimenopause), it can affect you mentally, emotionally, and spiritually in ways you didn’t expect. In this episode of The Mom Self-Care Podcast, I’m joined by Kim Hardy, a speaker, author, and mental health life coach, who shares her personal journey through life transitions, including her experience with injury and perimenopause. We’re having a candid conversation about what it looks like to care for yourself in seasons that don’t feel familiar… and how to give yourself grace as you navigate them. You’ll hear: 💜 How life transitions can impact your emotional and mental health. 💜 What it looks like to care for yourself when your body is changing. 💜 The importance of giving yourself grace in difficult seasons. 💜 Encouragement for moms who feel like things don’t look or feel the same. This conversation will remind you that even in seasons of change, you are still worthy of care, attention, and support. Connect with Kim: IG: https://www.instagram.com/hardyk82/ [https://www.instagram.com/hardyk82/]  Site: https://www.Sunflowersofhope.com [https://www.Sunflowersofhope.com] -----------------------------------------   Need 1 on 1 self-care support? ✅ Book a coaching call with me: https://bit.ly/callwithChari [https://bit.ly/callwithChari] Get your Self-care affirmations book: https://payhip.com/b/ENwb [https://payhip.com/b/ENwb]   👉 Get your Free Guide 5 Lies Mom Guilt Makes You Believe & What the Bible Says Instead here: https://mailchi.mp/f51947652f1c/5-lies-mom-guilt-makes-you-believe [https://mailchi.mp/f51947652f1c/5-lies-mom-guilt-makes-you-believe]  Join me online: 💜 Connect with me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cicinspireme/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/cicinspireme/%E2%81%A0]  💜 Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RockYourFierceFaith [https://www.facebook.com/groups/RockYourFierceFaith]  💜 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cicinspireme [https://www.tiktok.com/@cicinspireme]    Email: info@cicinspireme.com About your host: Chari Twitty-Hawkins inspires moms to embrace self-care, self-awareness, and self-compassion! She is a certified transformational trainer, life coach, and author specializing in self-care for moms.

3 Scriptures That Remind Moms They Don’t Have to Do it All - EPS 94

Motherhood can make you feel like you have to be everything for everyone. As a Christian mom, you may find yourself trying to meet every need, carry every responsibility, and show up in every way. Over time, that expectation can become your normal, even when it leaves you feeling mentally and emotionally exhausted. In this episode of The Mom Self-Care Podcast, I’m sharing three scriptures that remind us of something many moms need to hear: You don’t have to be everything. These bible verses speak to how God leads you in motherhood, how He designed you with a specific role, and who you are truly called to live for. It’s about releasing expectations that were never yours to carry and returning to what God is actually asking of you. In this episode, you’ll hear: 💜 How God gently leads you in motherhood. 💜 Why you were never meant to do everything. 💜 The truth about people pleasing in motherhood. If you’ve been trying to hold everything together or feeling like you have to be everything for everyone, this episode will encourage you and remind you of what God says about your role as a mom. ------------   Need 1 on 1 self-care support? ✅ Book a coaching call with me: https://bit.ly/callwithChari [https://bit.ly/callwithChari] Get your Self-care affirmations book: https://payhip.com/b/ENwb [https://payhip.com/b/ENwb]   👉 Get your Free Guide 5 Lies Mom Guilt Makes You Believe & What the Bible Says Instead here: https://mailchi.mp/f51947652f1c/5-lies-mom-guilt-makes-you-believe [https://mailchi.mp/f51947652f1c/5-lies-mom-guilt-makes-you-believe]  Join me online: 💜 Connect with me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cicinspireme/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/cicinspireme/%E2%81%A0]  💜 Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RockYourFierceFaith [https://www.facebook.com/groups/RockYourFierceFaith]  💜 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cicinspireme [https://www.tiktok.com/@cicinspireme]    Email: info@cicinspireme.com About your host: Chari Twitty-Hawkins inspires moms to embrace self-care, self-awareness, and self-compassion! She is a certified transformational trainer, life coach, and author specializing in self-care for moms.