She's known for her laughter, wit, and upbeat outlook on life. But the last five years have taken a toll on Scarlet Hiltibidal and she's ready to talk about it. Scarlet joins AllMomDoes podcast host Julie Lyles Carr for a vulnerable conversation about what it takes to face life challenges with honesty while still remaining hopeful-ish.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/48wWPYS
Takeaways:
- Scarlet is a mom of four, navigating chaos and change.
- Her new book 'Hopeful-ish' addresses personal pain and hope.
- The title was inspired by her husband's suggestion to lighten it up.
- Scarlet's writing process is influenced by her interactions with women facing similar struggles.
- Post-COVID, many are wrestling with feelings of sadness and despair.
- The importance of tending to one's faith like a farm is emphasized.
- Humor can coexist with deeper emotional struggles.
- Scarlet shares a poignant story about a donut and a young girl that brought her hope.
- Being open with children about faith and struggles is crucial.
- Hope is a gift from the Holy Spirit, not something we can manufacture.
Sound Bites:
- "I want people to read it."
- "I was not running to God."
- "Don't fake your faith!"
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
02:51 The Creative Process Behind 'Hopeful-ish'
05:31 Processing Grief and Loss Post-COVID
08:48 Wrestling with Hope and Personal Struggles
11:34 Balancing Humor and Heaviness in Life
14:16 The Donkey Attack and Farming Adventures
17:13 The Journey of Becoming a Farmer
19:08 Tending to the Farm of Your Soul
21:13 Navigating Jadedness and Hope
23:04 The Gift of Hope in Difficult Times
28:43 Parenting Through Faith and Challenges
Keywords: Scarlet Hiltibidal, Hopeful-ish, grief, faith, motherhood, creativity, COVID-19, personal growth, humor, parenting
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