Faithful Mama Rising I Overwhelm, Mindset, Marriage, Faith, Identity
Do you ever find yourself wondering, "What am I even doing with my life?" Do you put yourself in "time-out" just to catch a breath? Do you ever feel like you belong to everyone else—your husband, your kids, the chores, the commitments—and somewhere along the way, you stopped belonging to yourself?
Well Mama, you are in the right place.
Faithful Mama Rising is a faith-filled podcast for overwhelmed moms who are tired of living in survival mode and ready to rise into the woman they're called to be.
This is where you'll start feeling seen, supported, and grounded again… where you'll reconnect with who you actually are and start leading your life on your own terms.
I'm Mitch—girl mama of two, wife to my hunk-o-hunk of lovin' husband, Andrew, and a former Mom-ster who once lived knee-deep in overwhelm, resentment, and loneliness. For years, I believed the right checklist or perfect schedule would magically fix everything. But no amount of planning stopped the Mom-ster from returning—and it definitely didn't help me feel supported or seen.
Through real conversations, faith, and learning to actually lead myself, I learned how to release the pressure of the endless to-do list, ask for help, reconnect with myself, and—get this—be playful again. My lips literally remembered how to smile.
And now? I'm here to walk this journey with you.
If you're ready to stop chasing quick fixes that only last three days, reclaim the woman God created you to be, and rise out of feeling stuck and into a life of grace, support, and purpose—these are the conversations for you.
So fold the laundry—or don't (honestly, it's clean, that's what matters)—and let's get our change on.
Faithful Mama Rising I Overwhelm, Mindset, Marriage, Faith, Identity
Is Homeschooling Worth It? What Overwhelmed Moms Need to Know Before Deciding
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If you're an overwhelmed mom struggling with burnout, decision fatigue, and wondering if homeschooling is even possible for your family — this episode is for you.
Have you ever gone down the homeschool research rabbit hole and come back more confused than when you started? Have you ever looked at your already-packed life and wondered how on earth you'd add teaching to it? Have you ever thought, maybe this is right for us — but had no idea where to even begin?
Mama, I have been exactly where you are.
Before we made the decision to homeschool our girls, I interviewed homeschooling parents and kids, weighed it against our experience with the public school system, and spent a lot of time wondering if this was the right call for our family. What I discovered is that the overwhelm of deciding is usually bigger than the overwhelm of doing — and once we got started, it wasn't nearly as crazy as I thought it would be.
In this episode I'm pulling back the curtain on what our homeschool life actually looks like — the real pros and cons, the hard days, and why we are genuinely loving this journey. Whether homeschooling is something you're seriously considering or just curious about, this episode will help you cut through the noise and make a decision that's right for your family, your marriage, and your faith.
Because here's what I've learned: when a mom is aligned with her decisions — when her mindset is settled and her home has a rhythm — everything gets better. The overwhelm lightens. The connection with your kids deepens. And yes, even your marriage breathes a little easier when you're not second-guessing yourself every single day.
In this episode we talk about:
- Why researching homeschooling can feel so overwhelming — and how to simplify the decision
- Schedules and what a realistic homeschool day actually looks like for a busy mom
- How to stay aware of where your child is in their learning journey without losing your mind
- Picking subjects, adapting to different learning styles, and self-directed education
- What it's like to get back on track after taking a break (because life happens)
- Socialization — the question everyone asks — and the real answer
- How to protect your own time and sanity as a homeschooling mom
- Why making a decision with confidence is one of the best mindset shifts an overwhelmed mom can make
📌 Note: This episode was originally recorded under the podcast's former name, Fun Rich Mom. Same host, same heart — just a new name and a fresh mission.
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