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The Heart, Hustle & Many Hats of Real Moms with Heather Atkinson
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In this soul-stirring conversation, Amber and Lisa chat with Heather Atkinson, a mother of 5 biological and adopted children, about the joys and challenges of motherhood. Heather shares openly about feeling lost in motherhood and struggling to find herself, dealing with anxiety, and relying on her husband, friends, counseling, and medication to stay grounded. She offers encouragement for mothers walking through transitions and starting over. Tune in to be inspired and uplifted!
Reflection Questions:
- Can you relate to feeling lost in motherhood? What was that experience like for you?
- How have you coped with anxiety or other mental health challenges while mothering? What has helped?
- Who are the people who have supported you through the ups and downs of motherhood? How can you cultivate that type of community?
- How have you rediscovered yourself and your passions amidst the busyness of motherhood?
- What encouragement do you need today on your motherhood journey?
Chapter Markers:
[00:00] Introduction
[02:55] Heather's motherhood journey
[08:20] The fostering and adoption process
[14:49] Staying home vs. working
[23:23] Struggling to find yourself
[31:14] Encouragement for the journey
The honest stories and practical wisdom shared in this episode will resonate with mothers in all seasons of motherhood. Tune in to be refreshed and inspired!
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Chapters
1. The Heart, Hustle & Many Hats of Real Moms with Heather Atkinson (00:00:00)
2. Challenges of Successful Women and Motherhood (00:00:10)
3. Journey of Adoption and Foster Care (00:07:08)
4. Motherhood, Pressure, Foster, Adoption Journey (00:16:59)
5. Motherhood (00:21:54)
6. God Grown Strategy for Success (00:35:43)
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