Habits of a Mother
Habits of a Mother is the go-to podcast for faith-filled moms who are ready to embrace mindset shifts, build life-giving habits, and find grace in the chaos of motherhood. Hosted by Dr. Betsey, a mom of four and postpartum specialist, this podcast is your weekly dose of encouragement, real talk, and practical strategies to help you thrive—not just survive—the early years of motherhood.
From navigating postpartum emotions to strengthening your faith, prioritizing self-care, and reclaiming your identity beyond diapers and sleepless nights, Habits of a Mother will inspire you to show up for yourself and your family with purpose and confidence.
Subscribe now for uplifting conversations and actionable habits that will transform your motherhood journey—one small step at a time.
Episodes
29 episodes
What Your Family Really Needs This Black Friday
his Black Friday episode is your gentle reminder that your family does not need more things. They need you. In today’s conversation, Dr. Betsey shares why kids remember the warmth of home more than the mountain of presents, how to prepare your ...
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When Motherhood Feels Impossible: The Truth God Wants You to Know
In this episode, I share an honest look at the season when I had four kids under four and felt overwhelmed, guilty and unsure if I could really handle the motherhood journey God gave me. I talk about the help I needed, the lies I believed about...
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How I Stopped Yelling at My Kids: The Habit of Parenting on My Knees.
Motherhood can bring out emotions you never knew existed—especially the ones you’re not proud of. In this episode, Dr. Betsey shares her honest journey with mom rage, what therapy and faith taught her about self-control, and how learning to “pa...
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The Bad Habit of Allowing the World To Define Your Worth
Have you ever walked away from a conversation replaying every word you said? In this episode, Dr. Betsey shares how insecurity takes root when we let the world define our worth and how true healing begins when we see ourselves the way God does....
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12:05
Faith, Food, & Fitness Habits.
When life feels off, what’s the first thing you let slip — your faith, your food, or your fitness? In this episode, Dr. Betsey shares the three anchors her mom taught her as a teenager that have carried her through every rut in motherhood. You’...
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Episode 25
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Finding Hope: Habits that Lead to Bondage or Bonding
Fear has a sneaky way of creeping into our everyday lives—especially in motherhood. In this episode of Habits of a Mother, Dr. Betsey shares how the smallest daily choices can either lead us into bondage—cycles of fear, control, and di...
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Episode 24
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11:54
No More Lukewarm Faith: Loving Your Family in a Broken World
In the past two weeks, our nation has been shaken by tragedy after tragedy—including school shootings, the murder of Iryna Zarutska, and the assassination of Christian activist Charlie Kirk. As a mom, I’ve felt the grief, the fear, and the temp...
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Episode 23
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Trading Guilt for God's Grace
Mom guilt has a way of creeping in from the moment we wake up until the moment we fall into bed at night. But what if instead of carrying the weight of guilt, we could trade it for God’s grace? In this episode, I share encouragement from the li...
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Episode 22
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The Habits I’m Leaning on When Life Feels Rushed
I used to have endless hours with my kids at home, but now that Noah’s in full-day school, things look different. Suddenly, I’m realizing the mornings before school, the drive home, and the evenings together are where the real heart work happen...
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Episode 21
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20. The Faith Reset Every Mom Needs Before the Next Hard Season
Have you ever been in a season where your faith life felt strong — you were praying daily, opening your Bible, sensing God’s presence — and then life happened? One small distraction after another pulled you away, until you found yourself spirit...
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19. The Misplaced Identity Habit
In this episode of Habits of a Mother, I’m opening up about something I think every mom wrestles with—where we place our identity. Whether it's in our waistline, how we come off in a conversation, or how "successful" our work or home l...
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18. The Mary vs. Martha Habit: When Your Love Becomes Transactional
Have you ever done something kind for your kids, only for them to throw it back in your face—or not even say thank you? That extra sting we feel? That’s the trap of transactional love. And it’s something I’ve been wrestling with in my ...
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18:50
17. The Habit of a Postpartum Reset: Honoring Who God Says You Are
I’m sharing the exact habits that helped me lose 25 pounds in under 3 months after having twins—without dieting or calorie counting. This is the story of my postpartum reset—how I healed my gut, rebalanced my hormones, rebuilt my core,...
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25:11
16. The Reorienting Priorities Habit: Loving my Husband the Way He Deserves
In today’s episode, I’m getting real about a habit I didn’t know I had—putting my marriage at the bottom of my priority list. After a hard conversation with my husband (and a humbling moment at Starbucks), God opened my eyes to how I’d unintent...
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25:57
15. June Monthly Habit Review: Christian Motherhood & Intentional Living
In this episode, Betsey shares her June habit review—an honest look at what worked and what didn’t as a mom, wife, and woman walking with Jesus. From navigating holiday expectations to deepening her marriage through intentional habits and praye...
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20:46
14. The Aligned Desires Habit
In this episode, I’m sharing the simple but powerful prayer that completely reshaped how I moved through a hard few weeks of waiting: “Lord, help my desires align with Your own.” What started as a quiet plea in the middle of stress and...
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14:53
13. The Habit of Protecting Your Peace on the Internet: Who Are You Letting In?
The voices you follow shape your mindset. In this episode, we explore two sneaky culprits stealing your peace online—and how to form the habit of curating your digital space with intention and faith.
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14:52
12. May Habit Review: From 'Mayhem' to Healing
In this reflective episode, I’m sharing my honest monthly habit review for May—what worked, what didn’t, and where God met me in the middle of it all. From a breast lump scare to letting go of an autoimmune diagnosis, this month brought a deep ...
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16:55
11. The Habit I Did NOT Know My Soul Needed
Are you feeling scattered, irritable, or constantly overwhelmed and you're not sure why? In this episode of Habits of a Mother, Dr. Betsey shares the one habit she didn’t realize her soul was starving for: a complete break from social ...
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22:43
10. The Habit That Builds Connection, Not Chaos
In today’s episode of Habits of a Mother, we’re diving into a powerful (and surprisingly hard) habit: saying yes to our kids. If you feel like you’re constantly battling a mental to-do list and struggling to be fully p...
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15:05
9. Why You Need to Do A Monthly Habit Review
in this episode of Habits of a Mother, I’m reflecting on the honest highs and lows from last month—through the lens of six key areas: faith, marriage, parenting, household, friendship, and business. After a hard month recovering from i...
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16:45
8. The Marriage Meeting Habit to Improve Your Communication & Your Life
This week on Habits of a Mother, we're talking about one of the best habits my husband and I have built into our marriage—weekly marriage meetings. These simple check-ins have been a game-changer for our communication, our connection, ...
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7. Breaking Free from Bondage Habit
In this episode of the Habits of a Mother podcast, Dr. Betsey discusses the challenges of motherhood, particularly as a mom of littles, and emphasizes the importance of building a strong relationship with Jesus. She explores the concept of brea...
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