The Old Umma Club

Season 2, Ep 3: The Evolution of Our Needs and Desires

Have your needs actually decreased in motherhood—or have they just changed? Or perhaps it's how you've changed? In this episode, we discuss how our needs and desires have shifted over time with each additional kid, touching on: *  What's the difference between a "need" and a "desire"? *  The tension between caring for ourselves and pouring out for others  *  How our expectations of rest, productivity, and fulfillment have evolved  *  How even what we need from our husbands have changed *  How the changes triggered an identity loss, self doubt, loneliness This is a conversation about identity, growth, loss, and the surprising ways our hearts change in different seasons. Perhaps with  a little identity crisis sprinkled in here and there. We want to get to know our Ummas! You can find Sophia and Joyce:  Instagram: @theoldummaclub Email: theoldummaclub@gmail.com Music credits: "Life of Riley" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Season 2, Ep 2: Which Transition Is the Hardest?

We've all wondered: Which transition is actually the hardest—going from 0 to 1, 1 to 2, or 2 to 3? News Flash: Each stage comes with its special spice!  In this episode, we compare notes from our own experiences and get honest about what each stage really feels like. From the identity shock of becoming a mom for the first time, to the emotional and logistical chaos of adding more kids, we break down the unique challenges of each transition. *  Why 0→1 can feel like a complete shock to the system *  How 1→2 shifts your expectations (and your priorities)  *  Why 2→3 might be the most chaotic… but also the most confident If you're pregnant right now, or considering adding another child, or looking for fellow mothers to relate to, this episode is for you. We want to get to know our Ummas! You can find Sophia and Joyce:  Instagram: @theoldummaclub Email: theoldummaclub@gmail.com Music credits: "Life of Riley" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Season 2, Ep 1: What God is Working in Us (Mom Rage, Dysregulation, and Breaking Generational Chains)

Season 2 begins with an extremely vulnerable conversation on what God is working on in us right now-- primarily, mom rage. This isn’t a polished “we’ve figured it all out” conversation. It’s a raw, vulnerable and honest one about sanctification in real time—messy, humbling, and ultimately hopeful. In this episode, we talk about identifying our triggers, learning how to regulate our emotions, dealing with the shame and guilt when we fail-- and what it looks like to wrestle through all this mess with God.  If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing in motherhood, or thought you're the only one dealing with mom rage, and wondered if God is enough, this episode is for you. We want to get to know our Ummas! You can find Sophia and Joyce:  Instagram: @theoldummaclub Email: theoldummaclub@gmail.com Music credits: "Life of Riley" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We're Back! Season 2 Prelude

We are BACK, Ummas! Season 1 was all about establishing our foundations and core pillars, introducing the world to what The Old Umma Club is all about. Season 2 is where we dive into the thick of it all. Listen to the prelude to hear our life updates and what this upcoming season holds! We want to get to know our Ummas! You can find Sophia and Joyce:  Instagram: @theoldummaclub Email: theoldummaclub@gmail.com Music credits: "Life of Riley" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ep 8: Community

Our last episode of season 1 ends with a much-needed discussion on building community in this busy, lonely modern age.  Joyce and Sophia talk about why community is a pillar of The Old Umma Club, what community is, how they met and built community, and what the challenges are in building community at this season of life. We want to get to know our Ummas! You can find Sophia and Joyce:  Instagram: @theoldummaclub Email: theoldummaclub@gmail.com Music credits: "Life of Riley" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/