Meant For This

Welcome to Meant For This!

Introducing the new Meant For This Podcast! Surprise! Season two of the former Mission Motherhood Podcast is now the Meant For This Podcast! In this trailer, I'm briefly covering all that you can expect from this upcoming season! We're going to have so much fun as we dive deep into stewarding our calling in the home and the world boldly, unapologetically, and with grit and grace. Ready? Let's do this, mama! 

 

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Join me on Wednesday, January 13th at 8:30p EST for my FREE Permission to Dream Workshop - How to Unapologetically Pursue Your Dreams Without Neglecting Mamahood! Click here to register! 

From Self-Hate to Self-Love: My Redemption Story

On the final episode of season 1 of the Mission Motherhood Podcast, I am sharing my personal redemption story with you of how I went from a childhood and young adulthood of self-hate to a womanhood and motherhood of self-love due to the love and salvation of Jesus Christ. This is a story that I'm not sharing just to share it, but because it is directly related to my passion for the work that I do to help mothers just like you redefine motherhood by honoring your mamahood calling and pursuing what you love. 

This is a deep, vulnerable episode that I am a little nervous to share, but I know that this story will touch someone who is listening. 

Thank you all for an amazing season one, and I'll see you in January 2021 for season two!  

How to Set Boundaries During the Holidays (so you can protect your peace AND your joy)

We all know that the holiday season is supposed to be a time of peace, joy, and family. They are the highly anticipated “most wonderful time of the year.” And, right now, as I’m writing this, I think we’re all anticipating this holiday season a little more than usual as we’re coming up on 10 months of social isolation due to a global pandemic. (This can be good anticipation or bad anticipation depending on how you’re feeling and that’s perfectly okay.)

 

Global pandemic or not, the holiday season is typically one of the most highly anticipated, joyful, and exciting times of the year, but that joy can quickly fade when we expectations aren’t met, we’re obsessed with perfectionism, boundaries are crossed, and more. And, as moms, the pressure on us tends to be the highest during this time. From getting presents for all of the pre-school teachers to monitoring your kids’ holiday expectations to a family member saying an unwelcome comment, all of a sudden the holidays can go from exciting to dreadful and even painful.

 

In this episode of the Mission Motherhood Podcast, we’re talking all about the different types of boundaries to set and HOW to go about setting those boundaries. I’ll be giving you some key questions to ask yourself that will help you determine what boundaries are necessary. You will also learn how to work with your spouse to make sure you all are on the same page so that things can run smoothly and you all can enjoy each other without too much conflict 

 

Full show notes with guided questions: www.carolinejsumlin.com/articles/episode32

How to Cultivate Intentional Holidays With Your Children (with Dr. Laura Froyen - Respectful Parenting Coach)

Even though we are in the middle of a pandemic, the holidays are still coming, and we can (and definitely should) still cultivate an intentional holiday season with our kids and family. Especially since things will look different this year as we celebrate these holidays during these unprecedented pandemic times.

 

Pandemic or not, the holidays are a time where intentionality is important - especially as Christians. We want to make sure we are communicating our family values and beliefs to our children. We want to make sure to teach our children the reason for the season, which is to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. We want to create traditions and memories with our children that they will look back on and remember with joy as they cultivate memories with their children.

 

However, as moms, we tend to put unnecessary pressure on ourselves with an unhealthy dose of perfectionism and comparison in the name of intentionality. We easily get caught up in the small details that we place too much importance on, the financial pressures the holidays can bring, and impressing everyone in our extended family for fear of judgment that we completely miss the opportunity to cultivate intention in the first place.

 

Dr. Laura Foyen, Respectful Parenting Coach, is here to encourage us that simple is better and less is more.

 

That’s right. We can cultivate an intentional, meaningful holiday season with our kiddos by doing LESS. I don’t know about you, but this is exactly what I needed to hear.

 

That’s what we’re diving into on today’s episode of the Mission Motherhood Podcast. Dr. Froyen takes us through exactly how to go from stressed and overwhelmed to focusing on what really matters this holiday season so we can create those memories with our children and teach them those values that are so near and dear to us.

 

Connect with Dr. Laura Froyen:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/laurafroyenphd

Facebook: www.facebook.com/laurafroyen

Free parenting support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedparenting

Free Three R's Workbook for more intentional living:

https://www.laurafroyen.com/rhythm

What To Do When You're Totally Drained By Your Kids

You may be afraid to say this out loud, but you’ve been feeling totally drained by your kids lately.

And, that’s okay.

We are in the middle of a pandemic that will literally barely let us leave the house except for essential reasons and this has been going on for 8 months. That’s reasoning enough for anyone to be drained. You’re not alone in how you’re feeling.

Even if we weren’t in the middle of the weirdest pandemic of your generation, it’s still completely possible and normal to feel drained by your children - especially if you’re a stay-at-home or work-from-home mom with your kids by your side basically 24/7.

Feeling drained, touched out, and in desperate need of some alone time is no reason to feel guilty. This doesn’t mean that you don’t love your kids. This doesn’t mean that you’re a good mom. This simply means that you probably haven't had enough of a break in a long time that will make a true difference in how you’re feeling. Your cup isn’t completely full. You may be filling it up a little bit here and there, but if you’re not filling it up to the top on a regular basis, it’s going to drain a lot more quickly. This drain in your own needs will lead to you feeling drained as you attempt to serve your children’s needs and even your spouse’s needs, your job’s needs, and anyone else that’s requiring something from you.

This is exactly what we’re talking about and diving deep into in this week’s episode of the Mission Motherhood Podcast.

In this episode you will learn:

1) How to get to the exact root cause of why you’re feeling drained so you can come up with solutions that will actually work

2) How to identify what your options are so you can make a plan to re-fuel and stay fueled

3) Possible short-term and long-term solutions you can try today so you can begin feeling better right now

 

I also get really candid with you all about how I’ve been feeling lately in the middle of COVID, homeschooling, and having very little in the way of external support. It’s hard. But it’s not something we have to let get the best of us. We have the power to take back our circumstances and re-write our narrative anytime we so-choose. It will take a bit of work, grit, and determination, but it is possible. It’s okay to feel drained, frustrated and burned out. But, you don’t have to stay there.

 

Pssst! Ready to finally manage all the things on your plate so you can ditch the stress and be more intentional with everything you’re called to? I’ve got just the thing. Click here to enroll in my FREE Manage All The Things Challenge. You’re going to love it.

How To Pursue Your Personal Goals While Keeping Your Family First

You know what I wish? I wish that this didn’t even have to be a question. I wish that, as mothers, we didn’t have to wrestle with the emotional toll of shame and guilt for wanting to be PEOPLE and mothers, too.

For lack of better words — it’s not fair.

But, the truth is, this is one of the biggest challenges that mothers wrestle with. Between feeling unworthy of pursuing anything personal outside of marriage and motherhood to not knowing how to practically make time for yourself with everything and everyone vying for your attention, mothers constantly struggle with this. And, when you throw in being a Christian mother into the mix, there can be a whole other level of striving and perfectionism because of the desire to serve your family well and make sure you’re putting them first.

 

Here's what I want to tell you today: 

 

1) God made YOU. And He called you to motherhood. But, He did not call you away from the YOU He created when He called you to be a mom. Your identity is in Christ and every ounce of you that God created matters. That means, your goals, desires, dreams, and passions matter to God. Yes, even as a mom.

2) You can pursue those goals. It may look different in this season than it did last season. And it will look different in your next season, too. That can be frustrating and you’re allowed to feel that frustration. But, know that God will multiply your efforts supernaturally so long as you seek Him first and your heart posture is focused on Him.

3) Do not compare your path to her path, her path, or her path. Your path is your path. Stay the course. When you’re so focused on her journey, you will miss your own progress and your own wins in your journey.

We dive deeper into this on today’s episode of the Mission Motherhood Podcast. We discuss the different types of mommy-cultures that exist in our society today and how they play a role in our mindset around pursuit of personal goals as mothers. We talk about how God gave you each desire of your heart and wants you to pursue those desires. And, we talk about practical ways you can keep your family first while making time for things that matter to you.

 

In this episode you will learn:

1. The 3 main mommy-cultures that have influenced the way we perceive motherhood, suffering in motherhood, and personal growth in motherhood

2. What it really looks like to keep your family first as a heart posture while still making space for your goals and passions that are on your heart

3. Practical tips and takeaways that you can implement today to begin making time for and progress on your goals

 

This episode is going to be exactly what you need to stop letting guilt and fear keep you stuck and go after the life you desire WHILE thriving in motherhood. Can’t wait to hear your takeaways, friend.

Pssst! Ready to finally manage all the things on your plate so you can ditch the stress and be more intentional with everything you’re called to? I’ve got just the thing. Click here to enroll in my FREE Manage All The Things Challenge. You’re going to love it.

My Mental Health Story (and how motherhood held a mirror up to it)

In this episode of the Mission Motherhood Podcast, I'm getting extremely vulnerable with you all and sharing my mental health journey from childhood to adulthood, how motherhood held a mirror up to my mental health, and how my journey has brought me to where I am right now the founder of Mission Motherhood. I'm excited to take you on this journey with me. 

 

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This episode is sponsored by What Little Wonder! What Little Wonder is a small curated shop that features beautiful gender-neutral must-haves for your littles. Hurry to whatlittlewonder.com right now and use the code MISSIONMOTHERHOOD to receive 10% off your order today!

 

Feel Like You Never Have Enough Time? Let's Eliminate That Mentality Once And For All.

If you're a mama who feels like she never has enough time, then this episode is for you. In fact, I think it's for every mama. In this episode, we're talking about why this concept of "never having enough time" is a negative belief that we do not have to succumb to. We talk about how to reframe our mindset to see our time as a gift from the Lord, and that when we seek Him first, He gives us wisdom as to how to spend our time wisely and for His glory. Lastly, we discuss how to practically manage our time well by creating simplified routines and systems that allows us to steward each thing God has called us to well. 

 

This episode is sponsored by What Little Wonder! What Little Wonder is a small curated shop that features beautiful gender-neutral must-haves for your littles. Hurry to whatlittlewonder.com right now and use the code MISSIONMOTHERHOOD to receive 10% off your order today!

Own The Season God Has You In Right Now. You're Right Where You Need To Be. - Manage All The Things Series Day 5

In today's episode of the Mission Motherhood Podcast, we are concluding our Manage All The Things Series! This is a 5-day series that will feature 10-minute minisodes every day this week. Each episode corresponds with the 5-day Manage All The Things Challenge that I am hosting right now!

In this FREE, 5-day challenge, you will receive a new video training to your inbox every day that will help you push past self-sabotaging behaviors, prioritize what really matters, create a simple routine so you can get your time back, and own the missions God is calling you to in this season. 

 

You don't want to miss this. Sign up for the challenge right here!

Routine Hacks You Need Right Now - Manage All The Things Series Day 4

In today's episode of the Mission Motherhood Podcast, we are continuing with our Manage All The Things Series! This is a 5-day series that will feature 10-minute minisodes every day this week. Each episode corresponds with the 5-day Manage All The Things Challenge that I am hosting right now!

In this FREE, 5-day challenge, you will receive a new video training to your inbox every day that will help you push past self-sabotaging behaviors, prioritize what really matters, create a simple routine so you can get your time back, and own the missions God is calling you to in this season. 

 

You don't want to miss this. Sign up for the challenge right here!