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Gospel Matrescence
Welcome to the Gospel Matrescence Podcast. Matressence - the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional transformation women go through when becoming a mother. This developmental stage of life is as powerful and irreversible as adolescence and yet few women have ever heard of it. Our communities have little to no rite of passage to celebrate or prepare for it. Here at Gospel Matrescence, we apply a Biblical worldview to the beautiful and sometimes painful metamorphosis of motherhood. Come, let's navigate motherhood together…
Gospel Matrescence
Episode #34 - Dopamine Part 3 - Pushing the Pain Button On Purpose
Most people would agree that pain is not pleasant. We often do almost anything we can to avoid pain for ourselves and our children. However, what if pushing the pain button actually allowed us to experience more pleasure in life? Our dopamine system always seeks equilibrium, so the more we are willing to feel pain, the easier pleasure will come. Listen to this episode to change your mindset on pain and find ways to learn to be willing to 'push the pain button' and teach your children to as well!
*NOTE - The episodes in this series are designed to be shared with others so we have removed the lengthy introduction. Feel free to send to your husband, a friend, or a struggling teen you may know!