The Mom Self-Care Podcast

How Christian Moms Can Find Peace & Avoid Burnout This Back-to-School Season - Episode 59

Back-to-school season isn’t just a transition for the kids, it’s a whole shift for mommas too. Between supply lists, new routines, and emotional transitions, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or behind before the year even begins.
In this episode of The Mom Self-Care Podcast, I'm talking about how Christian moms can find peace and avoid burnout in this new season. You’ll learn how to release the pressure of perfection and invite God into your routine so you’re not carrying it all on your own.
In this episode I share:
💜 3 self-care shifts to help you prepare your heart and mind for the school year.
💜 A reminder that your peace is more powerful than your productivity.
💜 How to align your schedule with your spiritual priorities.
💜 Mindset shifts to guide you through the chaos.
 
Back-to-school doesn’t have to mean back to mom burnout. You can step into this season with intention, grace, and the peace of God guiding you.
 
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About your host: Chari Twitty-Hawkins inspires moms to embrace self-care, self-awareness, and self-compassion! She is a certified transformational trainer, life coach, and author specializing in self-care for moms.
 

Low-Tech Fun for Kids: Giving Moms Peace of Mind - Episode 58

This week on The Mom Self-Care Podcast, I’m joined by S. S. Coulter, creator of The Fassa Tails children’s books and upcoming activity app, for a conversation about making playtime meaningful without relying on constant screen time.
We talk about how low-tech activities can fuel your child’s imagination, give them room to move, and free up moments of peace for you as a mom without the guilt.
In this episode, we discuss:
💜 How to engage kids in creative, active fun without endless screen time.
💜 The inspiration behind The Fassa Tails and why low-tech play matters.
💜 The link between balanced play and a child's and mom’s emotional well-being.
Whether you’re looking for fresh ideas to keep your kids engaged or simply need a moment to breathe, this episode will inspire you to embrace the kind of play that benefits the whole family.
Connect with Shannon:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGKODtab9_AgYA1Xqaj8kiA 
https://www.linkedin.com/company/fassa-tails-books 
https://facebook.com/SSCoulter7
https://www.facebook.com/TheFassaTails
https://x.com/SS_Coulter
https://www.instagram.com/s.s.coulter/
https://www.instagram.com/fassatails 
https://www.instagram.com/godsdadjokes/
Website: www.SSCoulter.com
 
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Your Worth Is in God, Not What You Do - Episode 57

Are you a Christian mom who’s been tying your worth to how much you get done? The laundry, the meals, the errands, the to-do list that never ends? That means you will always be trying to be worthy.
Momma, your value is not measured by your productivity. It’s found in who you belong to and you belong to God.
In this week’s episode of The Mom Self-Care Podcast, you’ll find encouragement and biblical truth for moms who are ready to stop striving for worth through doing and start resting in their God-given identity.
You’ll learn:
💜 Why your identity is secure in Christ, not your accomplishments.
💜 What Ephesians 2:10 says about your value as God’s masterpiece.
💜 How to release mom guilt when you rest or slow down.
💜 3 simple ways to realign your heart with God’s truth this week.
If you’ve been searching for Christian mom encouragement or wondering how to overcome mom guilt, this faith-based motherhood episode will remind you of your true self-worth in Christ. You are already enough because of who you belong to.
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👉 Get your Free Guide 5 Lies Mom Guilt Makes You Believe & What the Bible Says Instead here: https://mailchi.mp/f51947652f1c/5-lies-mom-guilt-makes-you-believe
Self-care affirmations book: https://payhip.com/b/ENwb 
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About your host: Chari Twitty-Hawkins inspires moms to embrace self-care, self-awareness, and self-compassion! She is a certified transformational trainer, life coach, and author specializing in self-care for moms.

How to build a stronger bond with your teen daughter - Episode 56

Raising a teen in today’s culture is hard and raising a Christian teen girl can feel even more challenging when you’re trying to protect her faith and connect on a deeper level.
In this week’s episode of The Mom Self-Care Podcast, I’m joined by Jamie Kirschner, life coach for Christian teen girls and host of the top-ranked UncommonTEEN Podcast. She shares insight into what today’s teen girls are really struggling with and how you can support and connect with your daughter without guilt, fear, or disconnection.
We talk about:
💜 The biggest challenges Christian teen girls are facing right no
💜 How to open up meaningful conversations with your daughter.
💜 Ways to support her spiritual growth while still caring for your own.
This episode will leave you feeling encouraged, equipped, and reminded that you don’t have to have all the answers to be an incredible mom. God's got you!
 
Connect with Jaime:
IG: https://instagram.com/uncommon.teen
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@uncommon_teen
FB: https://www.facebook.com/uncommonteen 
Site: https://www.uncommonteen.com/
 
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👉 Get your Free Guide 5 Lies Mom Guilt Makes You Believe & What the Bible Says Instead here: https://mailchi.mp/f51947652f1c/5-lies-mom-guilt-makes-you-believe
Need 1 on 1 support? ✅ Book a coaching call with me: https://bit.ly/callwithChari
Self-care affirmations book: https://payhip.com/b/ENwb 
Join me online:
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About your host: Chari Twitty-Hawkins inspires moms to embrace self-care, self-awareness, and self-compassion! She is a certified transformational trainer, life coach, and author specializing in self-care for moms.
 

The Truth About ‘Doing It All’ and Why You Don’t Have To - Episode 55

Feeling like you should be doing more this summer as a mom? Like you’ve got to keep the house perfect, say yes to every request, and somehow make magical memories while managing everything else?
That’s a heavy load to carry, momma and it’s not one God asked you to.
In this episode of The Mom Self-Care Podcast, I'm talking about the truth behind the 'do it all' lie so many of us silently believe. I’ll walk you through why that mindset leads to burnout, what the Bible actually says about rest and priorities, and how to release the pressure to prove your worth through constant doing.
You’ll learn:
💜 Why doing it all is an unrealistic expectation we don’t have to live up to.
💜 The power of rest as a form of spiritual obedience and resistance.
💜 3 mindset shifts to help you slow down, breathe, and be fully present this summer.
💜 What Scripture says about choosing peace over performance.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or like you’re not doing enough, this episode is a must listen. It’s your permission to pause and focus on what really matters: God’s peace, your presence, and letting go of what He never asked you to carry.
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👉 Get your Free Guide 5 Lies Mom Guilt Makes You Believe & What the Bible Says Instead here: https://mailchi.mp/f51947652f1c/5-lies-mom-guilt-makes-you-believe
Need 1 on 1 support? ✅ Book a coaching call with me: https://bit.ly/callwithChari
Self-care affirmations book: https://payhip.com/b/ENwb 
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About your host: Chari Twitty-Hawkins inspires moms to embrace self-care, self-awareness, and self-compassion! She is a certified transformational trainer, life coach, and author specializing in self-care for moms.

Healing After Heartbreak while raising your children - Episode 54

This week on The Mom Self-Care Podcast, I’m joined by transformational speaker, author, and mom, Dr. La Shawn Denise Witt, for a powerful conversation about what it means to heal after heartbreak while still showing up for your children.
We talk about how trauma, grief, and life-altering pain can shape the way we mother… and how God’s grace gives us permission to rebuild and heal imperfectly.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
💜 Dr. Witt’s journey through heartbreak and healing.
💜 What it looks like to process pain while parenting.
💜 The truth about strength, weakness, and letting God lead.
Connect with Dr. Witt:
https://www.facebook.com/theglobalstrategist
https://www.instagram.com/the_global_strategist/
https://drlashawndenisewitt.com/
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Get 5 Lies Mom Guilt Makes You Believe & What the Bible Says Instead: 
https://mailchi.mp/f51947652f1c/5-lies-mom-guilt-makes-you-believe
Self-care affirmations for Moms book: https://payhip.com/b/ENwb 
 
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About your host: Chari Twitty-Hawkins inspires moms to embrace self-care, self-awareness, and self-compassion! She is a certified transformational trainer, life coach, and author specializing in self-care for moms.

Parenting Your Kids with Patience This Summer - Episode 53

Summer brings longer days, more family time… and let’s be honest, more moments that test your patience as a mother. If you’ve found yourself reacting instead of responding or feeling guilty when your patience runs short, this episode is for you.
In this episode of The Mom Self-Care Podcast, I’m sharing what it looks like to parent with patience this summer, especially when things feel loud, unstructured, and overwhelming.
You’ll learn:
💜 What the Bible says about patience.
💜 Three practical ways to parent with patience.
💜 Why self-care is essential for preserving your peace.
💜 A simple prayer to invite God into your parenting moments.
If you’re praying for more peace in your motherhood journey this summer, I pray this episode gives you encouragement and permission to care for yourself too.
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Get 5 Lies Mom Guilt Makes You Believe & What the Bible Says Instead: 
https://mailchi.mp/f51947652f1c/5-lies-mom-guilt-makes-you-believe
Self-care affirmations for Moms book: https://payhip.com/b/ENwb 
 
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About your host: Chari Twitty-Hawkins inspires moms to embrace self-care, self-awareness, and self-compassion! She is a certified transformational trainer, life coach, and author specializing in self-care for moms.

Lies Mom Guilt Makes You Believe (and what the Bible Says Instead) - Episode 52

Momma, have you ever felt like no matter what you do, it’s never enough? That you should be doing more, giving more, or showing up 'better' for your family?
In this episode of The Mom Self-Care Podcast, I'm uncovering a few of the lies that mom guilt loves to make us believe and replacing them with truth from God’s Word.
You'll learn how to:
✅ Identify guilt-based thoughts and where they come from.
✅ Replace those lies with truth rooted in God’s Word.
✅ Parent and care for yourself from a place of grace, not shame.
You’ll also hear practical mindset shifts, biblical encouragement, and a reminder that you are already loved, chosen, and equipped right where you are.
If you’re ready to release guilt and walk in grace, this conversation is for you.
🎁 And if you want to go deeper, I created a free guide just for you: 5 Lies Mom Guilt Makes You Believe and What the Bible Actually Says. It’s filled with scripture-based truth to help you shift your mindset and renew your spirit: https://mailchi.mp/f51947652f1c/5-lies-mom-guilt-makes-you-believe
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Need 1 on 1 support? ✅ Book a coaching call with me: https://bit.ly/callwithChari
Get 5 Lies Mom Guilt Makes You Believe & What the Bible Says Instead: 
https://mailchi.mp/f51947652f1c/5-lies-mom-guilt-makes-you-believe
Self-care affirmations book: https://payhip.com/b/ENwb 
 
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About your host: Chari Twitty-Hawkins inspires moms to embrace self-care, self-awareness, and self-compassion! She is a certified transformational trainer, life coach, and author specializing in self-care for moms.

Loving the Body You’re In as a Christian Mom - Episode 51

This week’s episode of The Mom Self-Care Podcast is all about something we don’t talk about enough: the way we see our bodies and how God sees us. I’m joined by speaker and coach, Lunaria Gaia for a beautiful conversation about learning to love the body you're in as a Christian mom. We talk about body image and how motherhood changes our physical bodies, how that affects our confidence and emotional well-being, and what it looks like to reconnect with ourselves from a place of truth and grace.
In this episode your learn:
- Common body image struggles moms face.
- How to start seeing your body from a place of love.
- Practices to help you care for your body without guilt or shame.
This is your reminder that your body is not a problem to fix. It’s a vessel created on purpose, by a God who calls you good.
Get your Magnetic Confidence Guidebook https://www.lunariagaia.com/
Connect with Lunaria:
https://www.facebook.com/lunariagaia
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lunariagaia/
https://www.instagram.com/lunariagaia/
https://www.tiktok.com/@lunariagaia
https://www.youtube.com/lunariagaia
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About your host: Chari Twitty-Hawkins inspires moms to embrace self-care, self-awareness, and self-compassion! She is a certified transformational trainer, life coach, and author specializing in self-care for moms.

Mid Year Spiritual Check in: Reconnecting with God - Episode 50

We’ve made it to the middle of the year, and if you’ve been moving through life on autopilot or feeling spiritually drained, this is a good time to pause and check in with where you are and where God is leading you next.
In this episode, I’m sharing three powerful heart check questions to help you reflect, realign, and reconnect with God. This isn’t about doing more. It’s about making space to hear from Him in the middle of everything motherhood brings this summer and beyond.
You’ll hear:
-What’s been drawing you closer to God and what’s been pulling you away -What you might need to let go of while stepping into the second half of 2025.
-A few simple ways to reconnect with God through small, meaningful moments.
Plus, I’ll walk you through a journaling practice you can use to create a quiet moment with God, even with the noisiness of the world. If your soul’s been needing a reset, I pray this episode brings you peace, perspective, and a renewed sense of purpose.
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Email: info@cicinspireme.com
 
About your host: Chari Twitty-Hawkins inspires moms to embrace self-care, self-awareness, and self-compassion! She is a certified transformational trainer, life coach, and author specializing in self-care for moms.