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Habits of a Mother

Dr. Betsey, DPT

Habits of a Mother is the go-to podcast for Christian 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

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All Episodes

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39. Are Your “Lazy Habits” Actually Spiritual Warfare?

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2026/03/27

Send us Fan Mail Are your “lazy habits” or distractions actually something deeper? In this episode, I’m opening up about a quiet struggle I’ve been noticing in my own life… the small, normal patterns that don’t seem like a big deal, but slowly leave me feeling distracted, discouraged, and disconnected from God. Inspired by The Devil in the Castle by Dan Burke, which draws from the teachings of St. Teresa of Avila and her Interior Castle, we explore how the enemy often works in subtle ways, no...

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The Living Your Faith Out Loud as a Christian Mom Habit

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2026/02/27

Send a text In this episode of Habits of a Mother, I share a bold conviction that came from a neighborhood moms night: we must live our faith out loud. Not quietly. Not politely. Not just on Sundays. From daily gratitude and worship in the kitchen to building a liturgical family rhythm, this episode is a rallying call for Christian moms raising little disciples at home. Our children may not remember every lesson. But they will remember if their mother loved Jesus. Follow along on Instagram fo...

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37. The Habit of Preparing Our Hearts for Easter

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2026/02/20

Send a text What if the weeks leading up to Easter were meant to transform you, not just pass by? In this episode, we explore the biblical foundation of prayer, fasting, and generosity, and how these spiritual disciplines prepare our hearts for Resurrection Sunday. I share the intentional practices I am embracing this season, from social media fasting and abstaining from sugar to adding a nightly examen and increasing charitable giving. If you desire a deeper relationship with Christ and a mo...

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36. The Truth About Mom Guilt and Why It Keeps You Stuck

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2026/02/06

Send us a text Mom guilt has a way of quietly taking over our thoughts, our patience, and our confidence as mothers. In this episode of Habits of a Mother, we name what mom guilt really does to us, why it so often turns into shame, and how it can leave even the most loving mothers feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected from themselves. Through honest reflection, lived experience, and gentle coaching, we explore how guilt affects our nervous system, our reactions with our children, and o...

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35. Putting Down the Nets: Finding Peace and Hope in...

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2026/01/30

Send us a text Motherhood can feel overwhelming in a noisy, divided world. In this episode of Habits of a Mother, we reflect on a powerful image from Scripture that invites us to put down the nets of self reliance, discouragement, and fear, and to follow God with greater trust. This conversation offers gentle encouragement for moms who are longing for peace, steadiness, and hope in the everyday moments of motherhood. What net am I holding onto right now that feels like security but may be kee...

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34. Choosing Joy in the Middle of Hardship: A...

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2026/01/23

Send us a text What do we do when life feels out of our control and circumstances are not what we would choose? In this episode, we reflect on how to turn our hearts toward Christ in the middle of hardship, not once it passes, but while we are still walking through it. Through personal story, faith, and tangible practices, we explore how God meets us under cloud cover, how inward seasons form us, and how joy can exist even when circumstances remain heavy. This episode is an invitation to noti...

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33. Trading Grit for Attention Habit

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2026/01/16

What if prayer in motherhood wasn’t fueled by discipline or grit, but by attention?In this episode of Habits of a Mother, we explore what it means to turn our hearts toward God in the middle of ordinary, demanding moments. This episode is for the mother who longs for quiet but lives in noise, who misses her old prayer life, and who wonders if God still meets her where she is. Together, we reflect on how to find interior quiet when external silence feels impossible, and how wonder and attention can

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32. Running the Race God Set Before You: My 2026 Word...

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2026/01/09

Send us a text In this episode of Habits of a Mother, I share how my word of the year for 2026 slowly revealed itself during Advent, not as a feeling or idea, but as a call to action. We talk about the tension between self reliance and trust, how fear can disguise itself as humility, and why clarity often comes after movement, not before. This is an invitation to stop circling, stop second guessing, and start running the race God has already placed in front of you. Whether you chose a word of...

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My Word of the Year Recap: How Delight Taught Me the...

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2025/12/31

Send us a text In this episode, I reflect on my word of the year, delight, and how God used it to teach me the habit of presence. Through prayer, motherhood, marriage, and my work with pregnant and postpartum moms, I share how learning to receive God’s delight changed the way I show up in my everyday life. I also offer a gentle invitation to prayerfully discern your own word for the year. Happy New Year dear friends!! The Postpartum Ab Challenge is open for enrollment! Our next cohort starts ...

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Advent Silence, Self-Reliance, and the Invitation to...

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2025/12/12

Send us a text In this Advent reflection, Dr. Betsey explores how self-reliance can quietly replace trust in God, even during seasons of prayer and silence. She reflects on the invitation of Advent to slow down, turn inward, and seek solitude with the Lord — and how that solitude can gently reveal the places we are still carrying things on our own. This episode unpacks the difference between sacred silence and spiritual isolation, offers a simple “Name It to Tame It” mindset practice, reflect...

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What Your Family Really Needs This Black Friday

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2025/11/28

Send us a text 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 heart for Advent, and practical ways to keep Christmas simple, peaceful, and rooted in Christ. She shares the toys her kids actually play with, what she is buying this year, and how to say no to the holiday hustle. You will hear Matthew 2...

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When Motherhood Feels Impossible: The Truth God Wants...

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2025/11/21

Send us a text 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 doing it all alone, and how God slowly grew my confidence as my children grew. If you are in a season that feels impossible, this conversation will remind you that help is holy, community is a gift and God will strengthen you in every ch...

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How I Stopped Yelling at My Kids: The Habit of...

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2025/10/24

Send us a text 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 “parent on her knees” changed everything. You’ll hear practical tips to stop yelling, reconnect with your kids, and invite God into the hardest moments of motherhood. If you’ve ever ended the day feeling guilty for losing your temper, this o...

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The Bad Habit of Allowing the World To Define Your Worth

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2025/10/18

Send us a text 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. A gentle reminder that you are already seen, known, and loved. Dr. Betsey's Postpartum Ab Challenge is open for enrollment! We start October 20th with pre-challenge circuit available now! Follow along on Instagram for all the pregnancy...

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Faith, Food, & Fitness Habits.

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2025/10/08

Send us a text 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’ll hear how Faith, Food, and Fitness are the foundation to reset your body, your mood, and your home — plus an invitation to join the Postpartum Ab Challenge starting October 20th to rebuild strength from the inside out. Dr. Betsey's Pos...

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Finding Hope: Habits that Lead to Bondage or Bonding

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2025/09/30

Send us a text 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 distraction—or into bonding with Christ through habits of hope and freedom. You’ll hear practical examples of what bondage looks like in daily life, and how simple, intentional practices like prayer, Scripture, and gratitude can re-anchor your heart...

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23. No More Lukewarm Faith: Loving Your Family in a...

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2025/09/13

Send us a text 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 temptation to shrink back in silence. But God has been showing me something deeper: He makes no mistakes. He called us to be mothers right here, right now. In this episode, I share my own wrestlings with fear and silence, and I invite you to ...

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22. Trading Guilt for God's Grace

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2025/09/08

Send us a text 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 life and writings of Edith Stein and how her wisdom offers a simple rhythm of peace for mothers who feel overwhelmed, weary, or inadequate. If you’ve ever ended your day replaying mistakes or wishing you’d done more, this conversation will ...

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21. The Habits I’m Leaning on When Life Feels Rushed

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2025/08/25

Send us a text 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 happens. In this episode, I’m sharing what God’s been teaching me about slowing down, savoring sacred moments, and creating meaningful family rhythms that actually work — even when life feels rushed. Enrollment is now open for the Postpartum A...

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The Faith Reset Every Mom Needs Before the Next Hard...

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2025/08/15

Send us a text 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 spiritually dry, short on patience, and running on self-reliance instead of God’s strength. In this honest, from-the-heart episode, I share my own recent spiral and how God gently brought me back. You’ll learn my simple R.E.S.E.T. method for re...

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