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Navigating Mom Guilt with Pastor's Wife Dana Popham
In this episode, Michelle chats with her friend Dana Popham, a mom of four and pastor's wife, about the pervasive issue of mom guilt. They discuss Dana's background, her experiences with motherhood, and how mom guilt has affected her parenting journey. Dana shares insights on how to manage mom guilt, embrace grace in parenting, and the importance of knowing one's identity in Christ. They touch on various practical tools and resources, including the significance of prayer, creating a nurturing home environment, and understanding children's unique personalities. Lastly, Dana offers valuable advice for maintaining strong family connections, even as children grow older and leave the nest.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:29 Dana's Background and Family
03:11 Defining Mom Guilt
09:35 Personal Experiences with Mom Guilt
17:21 Managing Mom Guilt and Parenting Wisdom
26:52 Resources and Final Thoughts
31:26 Conclusion and Farewell
‘Prodigals and Those Who Love Them’ by Ruth Graham: https://a.co/d/exWok8e
‘Personality Plus for Parents’ Book: https://a.co/d/d09BXeK
Connect with Dana:
Instagram @dpop1
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dana.popham
In this episode, Michelle chats with her friend Dana Popham, a mom of four and pastor's wife, about the pervasive issue of mom guilt. They discuss Dana's background, her experiences with motherhood, and how mom guilt has affected her parenting journey. Dana shares insights on how to manage mom guilt, embrace grace in parenting, and the importance of knowing one's identity in Christ. They touch on various practical tools and resources, including the significance of prayer, creating a nurturing home environment, and understanding children's unique personalities. Lastly, Dana offers valuable advice for maintaining strong family connections, even as children grow older and leave the nest.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:29 Dana's Background and Family
03:11 Defining Mom Guilt
09:35 Personal Experiences with Mom Guilt
17:21 Managing Mom Guilt and Parenting Wisdom
26:52 Resources and Final Thoughts
31:26 Conclusion and Farewell
‘Prodigals and Those Who Love Them’ by Ruth Graham: https://a.co/d/exWok8e
‘Personality Plus for Parents’ Book: https://a.co/d/d09BXeK
Connect with Dana:
Instagram @dpop1
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dana.popham
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