LDS Missionary Moms
Sending a missionary out can be a harrowing experience for mothers. From the emotions of getting them ready to drop them off at the MTC or the airport without a phone. This podcast is dedicated to supporting the moms so they can support their missionaries when they receive disturbing emails from their missionaries, are homesick, are trying to navigate learning a foreign language, and so much more.
We will be diving into the real issues MOMS face, providing some relief that you are not alone.
Episodes
78 episodes
76: Money (does that activate your nervous system?) with Lynda McDonell
This week, we’re discussing something many of us don’t love to talk about: money. Whether your missionary is preparing to leave, has just come home, or is years away from that season, how we think, speak, and feel about money matte...
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75: Organizing Your Missionary's Room with Tracy Hoth
Cleaning out your missionary’s room can bring up all kinds of emotions—grief, tenderness, overwhelm, and sometimes even guilt. Whether you’re eager to reclaim the space or clinging to their water bottle like it’s a lifeline (been there!), this ...
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74: Nervous System or the Spirit? How to tell the difference.
When something feels off with your missionary, it’s easy to wonder—is this a prompting from the Spirit, or just anxiety in my body? In this episode, we’ll talk about how to tell the difference between a nervous system response and spir...
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73: Why Am I So Anxious?
If your missionary is about to leave—or already out—and your body feels anxious, tense, or just “off,” this episode is for you.Today I walk you through how your nervous system responds to stress, what Team Hyper and Team Hypo really look...
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Episode 73
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19:32
72: Your Thoughts Are the Story
Hi friends—welcome back! Quick life update: I started a new job, met some great people, and explored new parts of Utah. But while I was away, my husband mentioned there were big storms in St. Louis—right where my son is serving. My old patterns...
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21:36
71: Growing Pains
Hello, sweet friends. This podcast is my little love project, poured straight from my heart to yours. Whether you’ve been here from the start or just found me, I’m so grateful you’re here. If there’s ever a topic you’re struggling with that I h...
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Bonus: A Grace Filled Mother's Day
Happy Mother’s Day, my sweet friends. Today, I’m doing something I’ve never done before—sharing a bonus episode just for you.Mother’s Day has sometimes felt more tender than joyful if you're anything like me. Maybe you’ve heard that loud...
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70: "Dear Mission President, Please Don't Judge My Kid"
Ever had the urge to email your missionary’s mission president to explain your child’s quirks, apologize for 18 years of parenting, and offer a few disclaimers? Yeah… me too.In today’s episode, we’re lightening things up and learning to ...
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69: Loneliness Can be Sacred
When the house is quiet and the calendar emptier than it's ever been, loneliness can feel like a fog that won't lift. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal experience with that soul-deep ache—especially after sending off my youngest missiona...
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Episode 69
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20:06
68: Balancing Having a Missionary and Aging Parents
This episode is for the women in the middle—the ones answering emails from missionaries while navigating doctor appointments with aging parents. The ones holding everyone’s emotions, while their own heart quietly stretches and breaks.Tod...
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16:41
67: Don't Waste A Good Crisis
Hey friends—Michelle here.This episode was born from a simple quote: “Never waste a good crisis.” At first, it sounds counterintuitive—maybe even insensitive. But what if it’s actually one of the most empowering invitations we’r...
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66: What I'm Learning From My Missionaries (and you can too)
This week, I deeply reflect on how we grow when our missionaries do. With stories from my own life and honest moments of vulnerability, we introduce a beautiful framework to help you see your quiet transformation: the mirro...
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Episode 66
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23:08
65: Self Sabotage
You set a goal, make a plan, feel excited… and then sabotage it. Procrastination, excuses, distractions—we all do it. But why?Why We Self-Sabotage:💡 It’s a worthiness issue. We only allow ourselves to succeed at the ...
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64: Why Self Confronting is Growth
What happens when your expectations for your missionary’s experience don’t match reality? How do you handle the fear, frustration, and even resentment that can arise when things don’t go as planned? In this episode, I dive into the powerful con...
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63: Helping Your Missionary Through Discouragement
Every missionary experiences discouragement at some point, and as moms, we feel it too. When our missionary calls home saying, “I don’t know if I’m cut out for this,” or “I don’t feel like I belong here,” our instinct is to fi...
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62: Aligning Morning Self and Evening Self
Have you ever noticed that the version of you at night makes plans that your morning self dreads? Or that your weekday self is disciplined, but your weekend self throws everything out the window? You're not alone! In this episode, I explore the...
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14:45
61: Your Worth Isn’t Earned—It’s Already Yours
So many of us unknowingly tie our worth to what we do—our achievements, our callings, even how our kids turn out. But the truth is, self-worth and self-confidence are not the same thing—and if we don’t understand the difference,...
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60: 4 Pillars to Feeling Like You Again
Your nervous system is not being dramatic—it’s doing its job, constantly asking, "Are we safe?" And when your missionary leaves, that question can send you into stress overdrive. Whether you're lying awake composing ema...
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59: What I Wish I Had Taught My Missionary Before They Left
Sending a missionary out is exciting, but there are always things we realize after they leave that we wish we had covered. In this episode, I’m sharing what I missed and what I got right before sending my missionaries...
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58: Conversation Lulls
Have you ever found yourself on a call with your missionary and hit an awkward lull in the conversation? Maybe they’re giving one-word answers, or they just want to sit in silence. It can be frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be!In this...
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Episode 28
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21:17
57: External vs. Internal Validation – How to Build Lasting Self-Esteem
Episode Summary:Do you ever find yourself seeking approval from others to feel “good enough”? Whether it’s worrying about what people think of your parenting, your missionary’s success, or even your own emotions, external validati...
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Episode 57
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17:00
56: The Power of Having a Minimum Baseline
In this episode, I share a game-changing concept called the "minimum baseline," inspired by Brooke Castillo and the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. Learn how small, consistent actions can help you and your missionary create sustaina...
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Episode 56
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12:44
55: Emotional Awareness
Life as a missionary mom can feel overwhelming—balancing emotions, family, and the ever-present “what ifs.” In this episode, we dive into understanding and managing your nervous system, starting with mapping where you are emotionally and physic...
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Episode 55
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54: The Power of a Thought Audit
In this episode, we explore the transformative tool of a Thought Audit—a simple yet powerful way to identify and challenge the thoughts shaping your life.What You’ll LearnLessons from Wrestling: How pre-m...
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Episode 54
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19:43
53: Navigating Cultural Differences
In this episode, we explore the challenges of cultural shock and differences your missionary might face, whether serving in a foreign country or a different part of the U.S. As moms, our role isn’t to shield them from the unfamiliar but to be a...
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Episode 53
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