Mom Struggling Well

What happens when your people are not what you expected or when your family plan isn’t panning out? Do you struggle with adult friendships or have disappointment surrounding loss? Big and small Strugg disappointments are discussed this week and we share some perspective shifts that are bringing us peace.  WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: One Thousand Gifts : A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are     Toxic positivity + giving yourself time “Not yet” perspective shift Wound visual and a prompt to talk it out KS: Stress incontinence, gas, solo parenting GL: The Maid: A Novel, Anxiety medication review, Rebecca’s new house! CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: Moms Into Fitness: Use code MSW for 50% off 3 months Prose: Follow the link to get 15% off your first order Chime Financial Inc: Get started today Lumineux: Get $7 off today! SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you

This week we stashed a product that is easily accessible and is sure to send you down a dark path… quite literally. We also dig in to some book and podcast suggestions we are loving and share the things that are less than idea in our lives. This episode comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee! What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our Patreon episodes. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this episode and many many more! You can also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend.  The struggle is real.  We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here!

Loving teenagers well requires grace upon grace. This week we cover teens but we also touch on transitioning well into new seasons as an adult.  Sophie Hudson loves to laugh more than just about anything. She began writing her blog, BooMama.net, in November 2005, and much to her surprise, she's stuck with it. Sophie hopes that through her stories, women find encouragement and hope in the everyday, joy-filled moments of life. In addition to her blog, Sophie speaks regularly to groups across the country and co-hosts The Big Boo Cast. A graduate of Mississippi State University and the author of four books, Sophie loves cheering like crazy at college football games and watching entire seasons of TV shows in record time. She lives with her husband and son in Birmingham, Alabama. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: The pressures that teenagers are under Transitioning - how do you know when it’s time to let go? Grace Upon Grace Journaling Devotional: Trusting God No Matter What CONNECT WITH SOPHIE: website | instagram | bl

Have you ever tried making a switch on staple pantry items and your kids caught on to you? Today we talk about what’s going on in our pantry because we know it’s easy to get stuck in a kitchen rut.  What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our Patreon episodes. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this episode and many many more! You can also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! KS: Deployments, play date bad connection, work training has ended GL: Rebecca moved in to a new house, Kate found a new church, Em testing to be a Nurse 4 CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend.  The struggle is real.  We might as well do this together! Do

Do you fall short in the same ways we do when loving your kiddos, spouse and self well? Over here we don’t only talk about the things that are going perfectly in our homes. In fact, we share ways in which we fail pretty routinely in this one. We are thankful that the Strugg’s wrote in with such practical tips for Loving WELL and yep, we sure do talk about sex in this one. Oh, and screen time. It’s killing us softly. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Loving kids well by setting boundaries and sticking to them Ways we are taking care of ourselves so we have margin to love others A Strugg’s awesome advice: Connect before correct Advocating for our kids  Matching your teens conflict style to see if it deescalates interactions Using code words or colors to describe feelings Perspective shift on intimacy vs duty and one on screen time too Love language quiz  One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp Movies: Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Get Back, Yellowjackets, Unforgivable  KS: No margin, can’t keep up with kids hygiene, solo parenti

Today we talk about winding down; What has given us life and what kills us softly in that area. Then we ventured into an extremely candid conversation about substance addiction and habits. We also played a round of Would You Rather: Live on an RV or a boat? Lose all of your valuables or photos? Pit stop as a fly on the wall or just head right to heaven?  What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our Patreon episodes. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this episode and many many more! You can also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! KS: CBD, patio flooring, trying to diversify outfits GL: Update on Rebecca’s new house, AirPod Pro, Em’s new dog Scout Weasley CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon SHARE THE

Is picky eating a part of your day to day? Are you seeing food anxiety at your dinner table? Boy, have we got some resources for you. Today Kate is introducing you to a mom who struggled with meal time so hard that she turned feeding her kids into an experiment… and it worked!  Meet Jennifer Anderson! A mom, wife, registered dietitian, and the founder of Kids Eat in Color. When she was a new mom, she learned (as we all do) that feeding kids is tricky. Her first kid fell off the growth chart, and she realized how much effort can go into feeding a child. She took her angst and specialized in feeding children and picky eating. After months of research, she formulated an approach started making small, evidence-based tweaks at mealtimes hoping to end the food battles. She built Kids Eat In Color to be the resource she wished she had when searching for ways to feed her kids.  WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Ways to keep it positive when talking about food Talking about nutrition in a way that kids understand Feeling ove

 What do you adore the most about God? Do you struggle with pride? Are you like us and end up washing your note cards filled with scripture... the ones that you forgot to read during the day anyhow? We shared things that are going WELL in our faith journeys and some convictions that hurt like the dickens. We really did Frank it up this week! What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our Patreon episodes. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this episode and many many more! You can also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT:   The Bible Project - Movements Every Little Thing - Public Toilet Seats Disposable Shewee TIGI Curl Black / Blue + DevaCurl Defining Gel KS: COVID, mental health whiplash from adolescents, curly girl method GL: House husband of the year, lap desks, Harry Potter World CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | in

Do you set the bar too high for yourself daily? Could you use some diversity in your conversations with God? Have you already made questionable parenting decisions this year? We can relate! This week, Rebecca is sharing tangible items to start WELL in the bedroom, Emily has helpful tips for your mindset when beginning something new and Kate has a few golden examples of what NOT to do this year. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Taking stock of what you do know when you begin something new to you Being patient with yourself as you find your rhythm in the new year Things we are letting go of so we don’t feel like failures 1 Second Every Day App The Whole Life: 52 Weeks of Biblical Self-Care The uncalendar Returning to prayer prompts like ACTS to diversify those conversations with God  Adore by Sara Hagerty  Rebecca’s fancy bedsheets CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPON

What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our Patreon episodes. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this episode and many many more! You can also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! SHOW SPONSOR: PrepDish: Use code MSW for 2 free weeks of meal planning CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend.  The struggle is real.  We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

What will you bring with you into 2022 and what will you leave behind? This week we have a quick look back and focus on finishing 2021 well! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Journal prompts on Finishing Well CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend.  The struggle is real.  We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

This week we are bringing you a blast from the past with the very first Problem Solved episode! Emily and Rebecca hadn’t met in real life yet (way back in 2016) and it was the beginning of a less lonely podcasting career for Em + You'll hear a partial Patreon episode that went out just this week. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this full episode and many many more! You'll also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend.  The struggle is real.  We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon *Disclaimer: As an Amazo

Do you care about clean skincare brands? Where do you draw the line with anti-aging procedures and surgeries? We get into the products we love, the routines we have (or lack thereof) and deep dive skincare influencers; what we love about them and what seems untrustworthy. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Places to watch for sales: The Dermstore & Zulilly Strugg favorites: Dime, Tula, Curology Our favorite brands: Avène eye cream, Obagi, Drunk Elephant, DHC Oil Cleanse, Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen, Hero Mighty Patch  The Budget Dermatologist GL: PrepDish, Trade-in computer, NyQuil dreams KS: Rebecca’s sexual energy, effortless screen casting, tiki masala sickness CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: Ana Luisa: Treat yourself and your loved ones and use code MSW to get 10% off Moink: Follow the link for free ground beef for a year with your subscription Pro

Have you ever discovered things you wish you hadn't via the dreaded parent portal? Em has been there. Katie brought some show suggestions that aren't for the faint of heart and shed some tears. We mix all of those ingredients with a good amount of the usual oversharing and this episode really sent! This was the last ever Struggling Sisters episode, right before we became a trio with Rebecky! This was originally released over on Patreon (hence the oversharing and tears) + you'll hear a partial Patreon episode that went out just this week. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this full episode and many many more! You'll also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon!  CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you'

You guys, we jack up all of the time. We often get off topic, catch a case of the giggles and/or get interrupted by our kids when we are working. Sound familiar?! If you want to hear what it’s like behind the scenes over here, you’re going to love the blooper reel from the entire year of 2021. CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: Ana Luisa: Treat yourself and your loved ones and use code MSW to get 10% off Kiwi Co: use code MSW for 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend.  The struggle is real.  We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here! LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patreon | Amazon *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

What you are hearing right now is a FULL Patreon episode that went out this week. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this episode and many many more! You'll also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon!  WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT:  Are you into That: curly hair extensions, the nap dress, wonderskin lip color Peter Thomas Roth Exfoliating Peel Gel Kate reliving her most embarrassing moment KS: Kids waking up early, IG’s link sharing, licking crepes GL: twenty one pilots: Heathens, Alexa for kids bedtime routines, vinyl plank flooring tips *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.  CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: Simply Be Box: Use Code MSW10 to receive $10 off your purchase SHA

You Sruggs wrote in with your family dynamic problems to solve and we workshop lots of ways that you can struggle WELL this Thanksgiving with your people. Kate brings the tough love on your hard to love in-laws and Em shares some REAL news articles of Thanksgivings gone wrong that are sure to make you feel better about your family dynamic. Oh, and the pressure of having the perfect Thanksgiving prayer? That’s something we help you let go of. Rebecca shares her family prayer and it was…unique!  WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: A peek into our family dynamics (P.S. they aren’t perfect) Perspective shift on reinventing the holidays  When you have to skip out on a holiday for your own mental health and why it’s OK What can you overlook this year so that you can love past an issue and enjoy your in-laws? How do you handle your child favoring one parent over another? What do you give to the family member who is impossible to please? Workshop on how to confront someone who likes to gossip Don’t be a WEINI! Which are you:

What you are hearing right now is a small portion from our Patreon episode that went out this week. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this full episode and many many more! You'll also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! + Encore Episode: Tricia Goyer is a busy mom of ten, doting grandma, and wife to John. A USA Today  bestselling author, Tricia has published seventy books and is a  two-time Carol Award winner, as well as a Christy and ECPA Award  Finalist. She is also on the blogging team at TheBetterMom.com  and other homeschooling and Christian sites. Tricia is the founder of  Hope Pregnancy Ministries and currently leads a teen MOPS Group in  Little Rock, Arkansas.  WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT:  why Tricia became passionate about getting her family to try being grumble-free controlling your anger when your kids get angry making Bible learning a priority lettin

We deep dive into purchasing ant farms, open Pandora's box on instragram filters, share about anxiety and medications, oh, and bring you our gift ideas for Christmas 2021! Rebecca shares that she has never had a fig or even heard the name James Taylor before, Emily shares a perspective shift on the phrase “the grass is always greener” and Kate has some spicy bartering deals going on down in Mexico.  WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Remember to shop through the Amazon Shop! Don’t miss out on our Gift Exchange! Sign up here for Struggapalooza 2021! Would you enjoy a surprise vacation planner? Olive and June: Code MSW for 20% off your first mani system Rothy’s: Follow the link for $20 off your first purchase Uncommon Goods: Follow the link to get 15% off your next gift For Spouse: Bombas Socks, local maker spaces For Yourself: Treat Yo’ Elf, fancy skincare For Kids: overpriced surprise balls + paleontology balls, ant farm, HugglePod, Zulily books For teachers & friends: Anthropology sale section, macrame plant ho

We are coming back with interviews again, every other Monday beginning in the New Year. As we ramp up on fresh interviews, we are rebroadcasting listener favorites.  In this encore episode, I discovered something I liked on Instagram and Rebecca let me know it's been around for ages.  We talked about  whether or not we feel like devil raves are good events for our children  to attend.  I insulted dresses she likes on accident and she took a  firm stand against people trying to bully her into taking an oily  journey.  WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT ON PATREON: The Brow Trio *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.  CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: Abide: Download the Abide app and get 25% off your premium subscription KiwiCo: Use code MSW for 50% off your first month + FREE shipping Ladder Financial: Visit and see if you’re i