90 | Stop Comparison and Grow Your Faith Again - Devotion

97 | Emotional Regulation for Overwhelmed Moms with Special Guest Kelsey Redd

In celebration of the 100th episode and 1 year anniversary of Time for Mom, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts – https://bit.ly/timeformompodcast [https://bit.ly/timeformompodcast]or wherever you listen to podcasts. your review helps make Time for Mom easier for other moms to find. If you take a screen shot of your review and email it to me and I will read it on the podcast! Cheryldavisauthor@gmail.com Do you ever get caught in routines that leave you overreacting, comparing yourself to other SAHMs, and wondering if your self-worth is tied to how “well” you’re mothering? Have you noticed how quickly mom guilt can hijack your priorities — pulling you into negative thought spirals before you even realize what your body is trying to tell you? Are you starting to see how your self-esteem shifts when you’re overwhelmed, making it harder to choose a calm response and remember the relationship God is forming in you as you parent your child? If so, you’re in the right place.  Hi, Beautiful! I’m Cheryl — wife, SAHM, Coach and Mom Mentor. I learned the not‑so‑secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus, building simple routines that supported my priorities, rejecting mom guilt, and discovering what self‑esteem and self‑worth really look like in everyday motherhood. In Time for Mom, we have honest conversations about comparison, practical devotional moments, and encouragement you can tuck into the cracks of your day. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, rediscover your identity, and love yourself the way your babies already do — grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone. It’s Time for Mom. Meet Kelsey Redd, a wife, mom of 4 little kids, an adventurer, and most importantly, a disciple of Jesus Christ. She is the host of the Intentional Motherhood podcast, where she helps busy Christian moms create presence & purpose at home through simple mindfulness routines and sustainable spiritual practices. After a decade as a holistically trained Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Kelsey’s focus shifted from therapy into motherhood and spirituality, helping women align with God, shift their mindset, and find joy in motherhood without doing more. As a SAHM herself, she’s passionate about helping women create lives they love and to really enjoy motherhood! In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Kelsey Redd unpacks why moms slip into negative thought spirals — and how to stop them before they take over your day. Together we explore emotional regulation, spiritual alignment, and the powerful truth that parenting often reveals the places where we still need nurturing, healing, and re-parenting. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, reactive, or stuck in your head, this episode gives you practical tools and a faith-centered framework to breathe again. Key Takeaways * Negative thought spirals lose power the moment you identify, articulate, and interrupt them. * Emotional regulation works best when you practice it before you need it — not in the heat of the moment. * Parenting is deeply connected to re-parenting yourself and healing the parts of you God is still shaping. * Your relationship with your children often mirrors the relationship you’re trying to build with God. * Awareness of your body — tension, breathing, posture — helps you understand what you’re actually feeling. * You can choose your focus: there are always multiple experiences happening at once, and you get to decide which one you give attention to. Practical Techniques to Stop Negative Thought Spirals * Identify when you’ve entered a negative spiral. * Say it out loud or write it down to break the mental loop. * Practice regulation habits regularly so they’re available when emotions spike. * Notice your current emotional condition without judgment. * Journal your triggers to reveal patterns. * Recognize moments of overreaction before they escalate. * Pause long enough to calm your body. * Name what you’re about to do and how you’re feeling. * Choose the response you want instead of reacting from overwhelm. >Intentional Motherhood Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intentional-motherhood-mindset-wellness-routines-self/id1812232330 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intentional-motherhood-mindset-wellness-routines-self/id1812232330] >Website: Creatingintentionalmothers.com [https://www.creatingintentionalmothers.com/] >Stop the Spiral course - https://www.creatingintentionalmothers.com/stop-the-spiral [https://www.creatingintentionalmothers.com/stop-the-spiral]  >Discount Code: TIMEFORMOM >Ig: @creating.intentional.mothers  >Email: creating.intentional.mothers@gmail.com Next Steps: >Subscribe to the Time for Mom weekly devotion and newsletter: https://bit.ly/timeformomsubscribe [https://bit.ly/timeformomsubscribe] >Find Bible reference list in the original devotion: https://cheryldavisauthor.substack.com/p/stuck-in-the-mom-role-the-truth-about [https://cheryldavisauthor.substack.com/p/stuck-in-the-mom-role-the-truth-about] Join the Time for Mom private Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/timeformomcommunity [https://bit.ly/timeformomcommunity] >Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! https://bit.ly/timeformompodcast [https://bit.ly/timeformompodcast] >Need a mom mentor? Schedule a 1:1 Time for Mom coaching call: https://bit.ly/tfmcoaching [https://bit.ly/tfmcoaching]

96 | Comparison Builds Walls, Grace Builds Friendships - Devotion

Do you go into momma bear mode when someone hurts your family, forgetting there may be a deeper story you can’t see? Have you ever compared your priorities to another person and wonder why they are doing things that don't make sense, instead of considering the invisible battles they might be fighting? Are you carrying judgement in a way that leaves you feeling guilty, instead of choosing grace that protects your peace and your relationships? If so, you’re in the right place.  Hi, Beautiful! I’m Cheryl — wife, SAHM, Coach and Mom Mentor. I learned the not‑so‑secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus, building simple routines that supported my priorities, rejecting mom guilt, and discovering what self‑esteem and self‑worth really look like in everyday motherhood. In Time for Mom, we have honest conversations about comparison, practical devotional moments, and encouragement you can tuck into the cracks of your day. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, rediscover your identity, and love yourself the way your babies already do — grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone. It’s Time for Mom. In this episode, I’m sharing why what you can’t see in someone’s life matters more than what you do see, so you can stop carrying the weight of judgement and start responding with Christlike grace, empathy, and peace. * Hurt people hurt people — look deeper before reacting. * Judgement is easy; grace takes Holy Spirit strength. * Invisible battles shape behavior more than we realize. * Assumptions destroy relationships — curiosity repairs them. * Understanding isn’t approval — it’s Christlike compassion. * Leave condemnation to God — He sees the whole picture. * Grace brings more joy than judgement ever will. Next Steps: >Subscribe to the Time for Mom weekly devotion and newsletter: https://bit.ly/timeformomsubscribe [https://bit.ly/timeformomsubscribe] >Find Bible reference list in the original devotion: https://cheryldavisauthor.substack.com/p/what-you-cant-see-8-lessons-on-judgement [https://cheryldavisauthor.substack.com/p/what-you-cant-see-8-lessons-on-judgement] Join the Time for Mom private Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/timeformomcommunity [https://bit.ly/timeformomcommunity] >Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! https://bit.ly/timeformompodcast [https://bit.ly/timeformompodcast] >Need a mom mentor? Schedule a 1:1 Time for Mom coaching call: https://bit.ly/tfmcoaching [https://bit.ly/tfmcoaching] Related Episodes, Devotions, and Links: 94 | “Unqualified” Isn’t Disqualified — How God Turns Your Past Into Purpose. Devotion https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/94-unqualified-isnt-disqualified-how-god-turns-your/id1828707938?i=1000774333880 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/94-unqualified-isnt-disqualified-how-god-turns-your/id1828707938?i=1000774333880] 93 | Lost in Motherhood? Rediscover Your Identity, Self‑Worth, and Priorities as a SAHM https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/93-lost-in-motherhood-rediscover-your-identity-self/id1828707938?i=1000774025453 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/93-lost-in-motherhood-rediscover-your-identity-self/id1828707938?i=1000774025453]

95 | Breaking Free from Comparison: Lose Weight Without Losing Yourself with Coryn Brown & Crysanne Clay

Do you ever find yourself slipping into comparison—especially as a SAHM—letting someone else’s routines or body shape quietly rewrite your priorities and your sense of self-worth? Have you noticed moments where mom guilt makes you question your self-esteem or the way you care for your body, even though you’re doing the best you can in the season you’re in? Are you carrying expectations that don’t match your real life, making health feel like pressure instead of peace—and keeping you from honoring the body God entrusted to you? If so, you’re in the right place.  Hi, Beautiful! I’m Cheryl — wife, SAHM, Coach and Mom Mentor. I learned the not‑so‑secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus, building simple routines that supported my priorities, rejecting mom guilt, and discovering what self‑esteem and self‑worth really look like in everyday motherhood. In Time for Mom, we have honest conversations about comparison, practical devotional moments, and encouragement you can tuck into the cracks of your day. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, rediscover your identity, and love yourself the way your babies already do — grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone. It’s Time for Mom. Today have an amazing interview with Coryn Brown and Crysanne Clay, a mother-daughter health coaching duo and the voices behind the Her Healthy Body Podcast. With over 20 years of combined experience working with women both in person and online, they specialize in strength training, protein-focused nutrition, and helping women rebuild their health after years of diet culture and extremes. — all while keeping God at the center of the journey. In this episode, we’re talking about the quiet trap so many moms fall into—trying to lose weight, only to lose themselves in the process. When health becomes about aesthetics instead of stewardship, comparison takes over, joy drains out, and the journey stops feeling holy, peaceful, or sustainable. This conversation brings you back to the why behind getting healthy, the warning signs of obsession, and the strength‑centered, God‑honoring approach that actually lasts. * Why your “why” matters more than any number on the scale. The women who succeed long‑term are the ones who pursue health for deeper reasons—not just looks, but the ability to show up for their families, their calling, and their life. * The truth about chasing a smaller version of yourself. A tinier body won’t make you happier. In fact, the more obsessed you become with losing weight, the more you tend to gain—because obsession steals peace, clarity, and consistency. * The spiritual reset your health journey needs. Weight loss is a side effect, not the goal. You can hand control back to God and choose to honor the body He gave you with strength, nourishment, and compassion. * Realistic expectations for real‑life seasons. Busy seasons will come. Your health habits should flex with your life, not break you. Peace is a fruit of healthy stewardship. * Why strength is the healthiest definition of “healthy.” Strength builds sustainable body composition, confidence, and energy—without the obsession, comparison, or guilt. * How comparison steals joy from your body image. When you measure yourself against others, you lose sight of the unique, God‑crafted body you’re called to care for. Warning signs that weight-loss has become an obsession: * When looks become the focus * When workouts feel like punishments * When diet and exercise become attempts to control your life * When your workout drains your energy instead of giving it Related Episodes, Devotions, and Links: Her Healthy Body Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/her-healthy-body-lose-weight-workouts-high-protein/id1586031822 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/her-healthy-body-lose-weight-workouts-high-protein/id1586031822] Her Healthy Body Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herhealthybody [https://www.facebook.com/herhealthybody] Her Healthy Body Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/her.healthy.body/ [https://www.instagram.com/her.healthy.body/] Website: herhealthybody.co Contact email:  team@herhealthybody.co Next Steps: >Subscribe to the Time for Mom weekly devotion and newsletter: https://bit.ly/timeformomsubscribe [https://bit.ly/timeformomsubscribe] Join the Time for Mom private Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/timeformomcommunity [https://bit.ly/timeformomcommunity] >Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! https://bit.ly/timeformompodcast [https://bit.ly/timeformompodcast] >Need a mom mentor? Schedule a 1:1 Time for Mom coaching call: https://bit.ly/tfmcoaching [https://bit.ly/tfmcoaching]

94 | “Unqualified” Isn’t Disqualified — How God Turns Your Past Into Purpose. Devotion

Do you ever look at your past or your weaknesses — like Paul persecuting believers or you feeling unqualified as a mom, wife, or leader — and assume God can’t use someone like you? Have you let past mistakes and shortfalls convince you that God can’t use you for something more than the day-to-day? Are you tying your self‑worth to results instead of trusting God to work through your weakness? If so, you’re in the right place.  Hi, Beautiful! I’m Cheryl — wife, SAHM, Coach and Mom Mentor. I learned the not‑so‑secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus, building simple routines that supported my priorities, rejecting mom guilt, and discovering what self‑esteem and self‑worth really look like in everyday motherhood. In Time for Mom, we have honest conversations about comparison, practical devotional moments, and encouragement you can tuck into the cracks of your day. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, rediscover your identity, and love yourself the way your babies already do — grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone. It’s Time for Mom. In this episode, I’m sharing my own journey of feeling unqualified — as a mom, wife, leader, and writer — so you can see how God works through ordinary women who simply choose to obey. * God equips the willing, not the qualified. * Your weakness is where God shows His power. * Obedience matters more than credentials. * Paul’s past became his testimony, not his disqualification. * God uses you even when you feel unworthy. * Results aren’t your job — obedience is. Next Steps: >Subscribe to the Time for Mom weekly devotion and newsletter: https://bit.ly/timeformomsubscribe [https://bit.ly/timeformomsubscribe] >Find Bible reference list in the original devotion: https://cheryldavisauthor.substack.com/p/unqualified-to-follow-gods-calling [https://cheryldavisauthor.substack.com/p/unqualified-to-follow-gods-calling] Join the Time for Mom private Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/timeformomcommunity [https://bit.ly/timeformomcommunity] >Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! https://bit.ly/timeformompodcast [https://bit.ly/timeformompodcast] >Need a mom mentor? Schedule a 1:1 Time for Mom coaching call: https://bit.ly/tfmcoaching [https://bit.ly/tfmcoaching] Related Episodes, Devotions, and Links: 92 | Feeling Unqualified, SAHM? What Moses Teaches Us About Flaws - Devotion https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/92-feeling-unqualified-sahm-what-moses-teaches-us-about/id1828707938?i=1000773399171 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/92-feeling-unqualified-sahm-what-moses-teaches-us-about/id1828707938?i=1000773399171] 77 | Mama, Failing Isn’t What You Think https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/77-mama-failing-isnt-what-you-think/id1828707938?i=1000764381852 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/77-mama-failing-isnt-what-you-think/id1828707938?i=1000764381852]

93 | Lost in Motherhood? Rediscover Your Identity, Self‑Worth, and Priorities as a SAHM

Do you ever feel like your routines are running your life instead of helping you protect your priorities — especially when mom guilt or comparison starts whispering that you’re not doing enough? Have you noticed how easily your self-esteem and self-worth get tangled up in being a SAHM, as if your identity begins and ends with what you do for everyone else? Are you carrying the weight of motherhood in a way that leaves you drained, overwhelmed, and unsure how to realign your priorities so you can actually enjoy your kids again? If so, you’re in the right place.  Hi, Beautiful! I’m Cheryl — wife, SAHM, Coach and Mom Mentor. I learned the not‑so‑secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus, building simple routines that supported my priorities, rejecting mom guilt, and discovering what self‑esteem and self‑worth really look like in everyday motherhood. In Time for Mom, we have honest conversations about comparison, practical devotional moments, and encouragement you can tuck into the cracks of your day. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, rediscover your identity, and love yourself the way your babies already do — grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone. It’s Time for Mom. In this episode, I’m sharing some lessons on mom identity that I've learned in the last six years of motherhood so you can reject expectations and comparison in favor of reclaiming your identity as more than just mom.  * The “respond to every cry” season is short — don’t stay stuck in it long‑term. * As your family grows, boundaries matter; babies can wait a few minutes and older kids still need you. * Small, steady adjustments help you realign motherhood with your true priorities. * You’re a mom, but not only a mom — caring for yourself and your identity matters. * Staying rooted in God shifts the whole atmosphere of your home and helps you show up with grace. Next Steps: >Subscribe to the Time for Mom weekly devotion and newsletter: https://bit.ly/timeformomsubscribe [https://bit.ly/timeformomsubscribe] Join the Time for Mom private Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/timeformomcommunity [https://bit.ly/timeformomcommunity] >Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! https://bit.ly/timeformompodcast [https://bit.ly/timeformompodcast] >Need a mom mentor? Schedule a 1:1 Time for Mom coaching call: https://bit.ly/tfmcoaching [https://bit.ly/tfmcoaching] Related Episodes, Devotions, and Links: 82 | I Am Not My Own... Learning to Surrender Control - Devotion https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/82-i-am-not-my-own-learning-to-surrender-control-devotion/id1828707938?i=1000767944375 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/82-i-am-not-my-own-learning-to-surrender-control-devotion/id1828707938?i=1000767944375] 75 | No Purpose in Motherhood? Let's Find Your Dream Again Special Guest Nicole Naicker https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/75-no-purpose-in-motherhood-lets-find-your-dream-again/id1828707938?i=1000763048929 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/75-no-purpose-in-motherhood-lets-find-your-dream-again/id1828707938?i=1000763048929]