Stop Waiting to Feel Like a "Good Mom" (Why "You're a Good Mom" Used to Trigger Me)
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Have you ever wondered, "Am I a good mom?" If you're struggling with postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, mom guilt, or the overwhelming feeling that you're failing as a mother, this episode is for you.
In this episode of The Rooted Mother, I share why hearing the words "You're such a good mom" became one of my biggest triggers during my battle with postpartum depression. While everyone around me thought I had it together, I was silently battling anxiety, shame, comparison, and the constant belief that I would never be enough.
Together we'll talk about what it means to see Christian motherhood through a biblical lens instead of the impossible standards the world places on moms. I'll share how God used His Word to transform my view of motherhood, replace mom guilt with His truth, and remind me that He calls us to faithfulness, not perfection.
If you're an overwhelmed Christian mom battling anxiety, postpartum depression, comparison, or the pressure to be the "perfect mom," I pray this conversation reminds you that you are not alone and that God's grace is enough for today.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why hearing "You're a good mom" made me feel like a fraud
- My personal journey through postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and overwhelming mom guilt
- How social media fueled my comparison and feelings of failure
- What the Bible actually says about biblical motherhood
- The difference between conviction and shame
- Why God calls us to faithfulness instead of perfection
- How to replace mom guilt with God's truth and find your identity in Christ
✨ Free Gift for You: If mom guilt has been weighing on your heart, I've created a free printable, God's Truth vs. Mom Guilt, to help you replace the lies with God's truth. You can download it through the link in today's show notes.
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