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036 Ending the Stigma of Mental Health with Carina Eberle: An Open Conversation on Anxiety, Depression, and Suicide Ideation as a Postpartum Mom May 11, 2022

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TRIGGER WARNING - this episode discusses highly sensitive topics that may not be appropriate for everyone. Please use discretion before pressing play.
Today my friend Carina comes on to talk about maternal mental health. Carina is a mom of two littles, a wife, and dog mom. She likes to share her mental health journey, motherhood, and a little bit of lifestyle in between. She is also a follower of Jesus.
In this episode, we discuss stigmas surrounding mental health and things like anxiety, depression, and suicide ideation. As uncomfortable as it may be to discuss, these are very real issues that so many moms are fighting alone. There can be so many mixed emotions surrounding mental health and reaching out for help. We hope this conversation reminds you that you aren't the only one if you find yourself struggling or if you've been there in the past. And there is nothing wrong, bad, or shameful about reaching out for help.
Even if you don't relate to any of these struggles, we hope you'll better understand your friend or family member who struggles with mental health.
As always, this is not medical advice. We are not medical professionals. We are simply sharing from our own personal experiences. This conversation strictly discusses our journeys and how we found help. If you feel you may be in crisis, please seek help immediately. You can call the National Mental Health Hotline | 866-903-3787
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035 A Mother's Day Prayer Just For You, Friend! May 08, 2022

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Happy Mother's Day, mama!!!! Something told me to record this prayer for you. It was very last minute, in the front seat of my car, through my phone... I actually laid down in bed to go to sleep and realized I'd forgotten to upload it! So here I am, up past 10 pm, making sure this message finds your ears!! It's that important. Very "messy", but also very much a God-thing. So, I hope whenever you play this, whether on Mother's Day or beyond, that the words are exactly what you need to hear. I pray the Holy Spirit moves in your life and speaks to you through it, exactly where you are. He will do that, sis.
I'm always doing this mom-life thing right alongside you, friend!
xo, Cason

034 Mother's Day Interview Pt. 2 - Parenting Through Difficult Seasons, Praying for Your Kids, and MORE! May 05, 2022

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Today I'm sharing the rest of my mom's interview, so if you missed the first part, check it out here. In this conversation, my mom and I sit down to talk about real life things moms like you and I are facing. We discuss everything from having babies at a young age to the fact that you never truly stop being "Mama". I hope this episode encourages you in some way and reminds you that you're not alone in whatever it is you're facing.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Power of Praying® for Your Adult Children

033 Mother's Day Interview with My Mom - Navigating Challenges as a Young Mom Through Unexpected Pregnancies, Divorce, and Blended Families May 04, 2022

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If you know her, you love her! My mom sat down with me for a special Mother's Day Interview to share some of her story and what it was like finding out she was pregnant at such a young age. We talk about everything from unexpected pregnancies to marriage, divorce, and blended families. Nothing is off the table as we share this honest conversation with you about real life and raw motherhood moments.

032 Hope for the Overwhelmed Mom Who Doesn't Believe Change is Possible (Part 3 of my story) Apr 28, 2022

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Hey friend, this is part 3 of my story, so if you're just finding this episode and haven't listened to the previous 2 episodes, you may want to do that in order for everything to make sense.
Today, I'm sharing the basic 6 steps I took to move from anxiety to abundance, burned out to balanced, and pain to purpose. I'll also give you some "real life" steps I took to continue seeking help with my mental health.
I don't want to overwhelm you further, but rather empower you with a reminder that YOU can take TINY steps of action toward change. In fact, you're THE only one who can.
Others can come alongside and support you, but you are the one who has to decide to seek help and do something different in your life. I pray my story has been one of hope, encouragement, and inspiration. You are NEVER stuck, regardless of how heavy or dark your circumstances may feel.
If you believe you’re in crisis mode, please seek help immediately or call National Mental Health Hotline | 866-903-3787

031 Hitting Rock Bottom, Panic Attacks, and Depression as a Christian Mom (Part 2) Apr 27, 2022

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I know, the title is heavy. It's a lot to take in. But it's the reality SO many moms are facing - most of them in silence or all alone.
That's why I think it's so important to share more of my story with the you, so you can better understand where I've been. So you can have context when you hear me share about all the things I do now.
I don't come from a place of having it all together all of the time. I come from knowing what it's like to be at the bottom, surrounded by darkness, weighed down with anxiety, and feeling all alone.
There is no explicit language, however, I want to give you a warning that this episode does go into more depth on my struggles with mental help and being in crisis mode. Please also be mindful of whether or not hearing these things may be a trigger for you in any way and whether or not you're okay with little ears listening as well.
My ultimate hope and prayer is that this reminds you that you aren't alone. And it's okay to reach out for help. If you believe you’re in crisis mode, please seek help immediately or call National Mental Health Hotline | 866-903-3787

030 My Mental Health Journey - Anxiety, Depression, and Medication Postpartum (Part 1) Apr 26, 2022

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Can we just take a deep breath together before you press play on this one?? *inhale...exhale*
This episode has been a long time coming. To be honest, I haven't really had the words or known how to share more of my story like I do in this episode.
Even though we've been hanging out for a while, and I share so much with you, there are still parts of my story that feel scary to share. This episode is Part 1 of that. Sometimes there's no pretty or easy way to share our mess, right? So, I'm just ripping the band aid off with this one.
I share for a few reasons, but mostly because I want you to understand that if you struggle with mental health - you are not alone. Also, I want you to understand that when I say "I see you" or "I get it" in reference to certain circumstances or situations, I actually do. I've been deep down in the pit... and please hear me when I say, I don't want the focus to be so much on where I've been, but rather where I AM now. But I know it's hard to appreciate or understand the power of the present without first having context of the past.
As I share in this episode, I'd always planned to circle back and continue sharing some of my life experiences as a continuation of episodes 1 and 2, but I never did.
You may want headphones for this one or to listen when little ears aren't around. There's no explicit language, but the subject matter isn't suitable for children who may be able to comprehend certain terms or phrases (in my opinion).
I hope this encourages you and gives you HOPE.

029 RECAP: Taking Inventory of Your Time - Practical Next Steps for Taking Your Time Back as a Busy Mom Apr 21, 2022

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Today we're talking through some practical implementation steps that Jenna gave us in Part 3 of the Spring Cleaning Series. We discussed how we can clean out our calendars and reclaim some of our time. If you missed it, catch up here!
This episode is for the mom who is ready to take some things OFF the calendar and maybe even put some things ON the calendar that will serve you and your family well. We're getting super practical, sis. Grab your coffee, tea, and headphones, or plug your phone into your car as you drive and let's DIVE IN!

028 Jenna Arvidson on How to Clear Your Calendar and Make More Time For What Matters Apr 19, 2022

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Welcome to part 3 of the Spring Cleaning Series! Today we're looking at the area of time. My friend Jenna Arvidson comes on the show to talk to us about cleaning out our calendars and making more time for what matters to us as busy mamas. How can we align our calendars with what matters most to us; what we value? What does that look like and why does it matter? We'll also discuss:

Simple living for today's mama
Where to start tackling your calendar when it's super packed and full
How to decide what your calendar should be full of
Why we struggle to put things on the calendar that we enjoy ourselves

Connect with Jenna here:
Podcast: The Simple Home Podcast
Website: https://athomewithkids.com
The Simple Home Mentorship Program
IG: @jennaarvidson

027 RECAP: Start Taking Inventory of Your Thoughts - Practical Next Steps for Becoming a More Mindful Parent and a Biblical Perspective of Why It Matters Apr 14, 2022

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Okay friend, today we're following up and following through with Part 2 of our Spring Cleaning Series, which was all about taking inventory of our thoughts and cleaning them out! Today I want to share my ONE take away and action step from the conversation I had with Mindset Coach and Author, Gabe Cox, in episode 57. If you missed it, be sure to tune in and catch up here before listening to this episode!
I won't lie sis, I'm bringing *insert fire emoji* in this one. Because I know this area all too well. I've been ruled by thoughts for as far as I can remember. They cycled through every single day, constantly on repeat. I was a victim to negative thoughts and let them filter my lens of reality for far too long. So, I get fired up when I share with you WHY this matters. Because the good news is, I didn't stay there and YOU DON'T HAVE TO EITHER! Let's go, mama....
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