Let’s be real friends, motherhood is hard. We’re all craving relief from the overwhelming emotions that come with it, but how do we actually find it? Today, I’m joined by best-selling author Becky Thompson to bring some deep encouragement for moms. We go beyond surface-level fixes and talk honestly about the real emotions in motherhood. This episode reminds us that real peace and rest are possible, even when motherhood feels relentless.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
[03:21] How Can We Stop Feeling Overwhelmed in Motherhood?
[08:09] Why Are We Running From Rest?
[11:56] The Rest We Are Longing For Is a “Filling of The Spirit”
[16:13] How Can We Feel Peace When The World is Full of Problems?
[20:00] When God Becomes Our Peace, It Changes How We Move Through Life
[26:16] Small Practical Steps We Can Take to Find Rest and Peace
[30:53] Alicia’s Reflections: Jesus Wants Us to Go Deeper and Build Intimacy With Him
RESOURCES:
Tired of up-and-down feelings stealing your peace, sabotaging your relationships, and filling your mind with self-defeating thoughts? If so, make sure to get my new book, “Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture”.
Connect with author Becky Thompson
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