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EP 23: Why So Many Moms Are Losing Confidence

17 min · 18 de may de 2026
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Comparison is quietly stealing confidence from so many moms today. In this episode, we talk about how social media, people-pleasing, comparison, and constantly looking sideways at everyone else can pull us away from our peace, purpose, and identity in Christ. We discuss: * why comparison destroys contentment and satisfaction * how social media increases insecurity and distraction * the pressure moms feel to do life like everyone else * how God intentionally designed people differently * why comparison creates self-rejection instead of stewardship * practical ways to stay in your lane and protect your peace Friend, you do not need to become somebody else to have value. Confidence does not come from outperforming everyone else. It comes from understanding who you already are in Christ. 1. Where has comparison been stealing my peace or confidence lately? 2. Am I spending more time focusing on someone else’s strengths than stewarding my own gifts and priorities? 3. What is one area of my life I can start appreciating instead of criticizing this week? IN THIS EPISODE * How comparison slowly steals confidence and contentment * The emotional impact of social media comparison * Why moms feel pressure to “do it all” * The body of Christ and why God designed people differently * How comparison creates insecurity and dissatisfaction * The homemade toothpaste story and stepping outside your own lane * Why different does not mean deficient * Confidence rooted in identity instead of performance * Practical ways to protect your peace and stay focused on your priorities 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS * Comparison is the enemy of contentment and satisfaction. * Different does not mean deficient. * The goal was never sameness. The goal was faithfulness. RELATED EPISODES * Episode 19 — Boundaries Change Everything—Especially the Relationships That Need It Most * Episode 20 — Don’t Blame Your Schedule for Your Overwhelm—Check What You’re Carrying * Episode 24 — Stuck in the Comparison Trap? 3 Quick Ways to Get Out RESOURCES & LINKS Become a Healthy Boundaries for Moms Insider 🙌 Join the weekly newsletter for encouragement, practical strategies, boundaries support, organization tips, and Midweek Resets. Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4u64B5B [https://bit.ly/4u64B5B] Join the Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/4t6aKyl [https://bit.ly/4t6aKyl] CONNECT WITH ME Instagram: @healthyboundariesformoms TikTok: @healthyboundariesformoms Facebook Group: Healthy Boundaries for Moms Email: hello@healthyboundariesformoms.com PODCAST CREDITS Podcast: Healthy Boundaries for Moms with Lori Grimes Edited by William Grimes Music by JonasBlakewood from Pixabay

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Portada del episodio EP 30: The Midweek Reset: Healthy Boundaries Are More Yes Than No

EP 30: The Midweek Reset: Healthy Boundaries Are More Yes Than No

When you hear the word boundaries, what comes to mind? For many of us, it's restrictions, limits, and all the things we have to say no to. But what if healthy boundaries aren't really about saying no? What if they're about protecting your most important yes? In this Midweek Reset, we're exploring a simple mindset shift that can change the way you think about boundaries. Instead of viewing them through a lens of scarcity, what if we saw them as opportunities to create more room for what matters most? In This Episode, We Discuss: ✨ Why boundaries often feel restrictive ✨ The difference between scarcity and stewardship ✨ How healthy boundaries can create opportunities instead of limitations ✨ Real-life examples of honoring both your needs and your family's needs ✨ Why healthy boundaries are often protecting an important "yes" ✨ A simple question to help you reset your mindset this week QUESTIONS 1. What important "yes" are your boundaries protecting right now? 2. Where have you been viewing boundaries as restrictions instead of opportunities? 3. Are there areas where you've assumed it's either your needs or your family's needs? Could there be a creative way to honor both? 4. What is one small boundary you can practice this week that would create more space for what matters most? RELATED EPISODES EP: 10: Do You Wish You Felt More Peaceful and In Control? Here's Why You're Not Holding Your Boundaries EP: 12: Feeling Guilty Setting Boundaries? What the Bible Really Says About Boundaries, Peace, and People-Pleasing EP: 29: Healthy Boundaries 101: What They Are and What They Are Not RESOURCES & LINKS Become a Healthy Boundaries for Moms Insider 🙌 Join the weekly newsletter for encouragement, practical strategies, boundaries support, organization tips, and Midweek Resets. Sign up for our Newsletter at: https://www.healthyboundariesformoms.com/connect [https://www.healthyboundariesformoms.com/connect] Join the Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/4t6aKyl [https://bit.ly/4t6aKyl] CONNECT WITH ME Website: www.healthyboundariesformoms.com [http://www.healthyboundariesformoms.com] Instagram: @healthyboundariesformoms TikTok: @healthyboundariesformoms Facebook Group: Healthy Boundaries for Moms Email: hello@healthyboundariesformoms.com PODCAST CREDITS Podcast: Healthy Boundaries for Moms with Lori Grimes Edited by William Grimes Music by JonasBlakewood from Pixabay

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Portada del episodio EP 29: Healthy Boundaries 101: What They Are and What They Are Not

EP 29: Healthy Boundaries 101: What They Are and What They Are Not

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Portada del episodio EP 28: The Midweek Reset: Why Setting Goals Isn't Enough

EP 28: The Midweek Reset: Why Setting Goals Isn't Enough

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Portada del episodio EP 27: The Foolproof Way to Prioritizing What Matters

EP 27: The Foolproof Way to Prioritizing What Matters

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Portada del episodio EP: 26 The Midweek Reset: 3 Ways to Make an Average Week Feel Abundant

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