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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 10 MIN

22- Overwhelmed and Feeling Stuck? What If You're Measuring Your Life by the Wrong Thing?

from Faithful Mama Rising I Overwhelm, Mindset, Marriage, Faith, Identity · host Mitch Blackford, Certified Life Coach, Mom-Life Mentor

Send us Fan MailDoes this sound like you?You find yourself wondering, What am I even doing with my life?You feel stuck, but you can't quite explain why.You don't even feel like yourself anymore.You spend your days taking care of everyone else, yet somewhere along the way, you stopped belonging to yourself.You wonder if the gifts God gave you are actually making any difference.You feel overwhelmed by the mental load of motherhood and question whether you're using your purpose well.You keep waiting for some big moment to prove that your life matters.And sometimes, if you're honest, you wonder if you're wasting your potential.In this episode:If you've been feeling stuck in motherhood, questioning your purpose, or wondering who you are outside of taking care of everyone else, this episode is for you.This conversation started with a journal entry and a quiet morning with God when I honestly didn't know where to begin. Instead of forcing my way through, I started paying attention to the thoughts that kept showing up and uncovered a fear I didn't realize had been driving so much of my overwhelm.As I reflected on the Parable of the Sower, Paul's words in 1 Corinthians, and the lives of Moses, Abraham, and the apostles, I began to realize how often I measure my life by visible results instead of faithfulness.In this episode, we talk about:Why many Christian moms feel stuck and disconnected from themselvesThe hidden thoughts that shape our identity and purposeThe pressure to prove we're making a differenceHow overwhelm and comparison can distort our perspectiveWhat Scripture teaches about faithfulness, purpose, and trusting God with our giftsHow to model faith for our children even when we still have doubts ourselvesWhy ordinary moments may matter far more than we realizeIf you've ever said:"I don't even know who I am anymore.""I feel stuck.""What am I doing with my life?""I just want to feel like myself again."I hope this episode reminds you that your worth isn't measured by visible results, audience size, productivity, or accomplishments.God often asks us to plant faithfully long before we ever see the harvest.Get on the insider list with Mitch and get updates on the newest episodes, extra tips and little love notes to you inbox!  → www.faithfulmamarising.com/insidersReady to get clarity and love who you are in the life you're living, again?  → www.faithfulmamarising.com/coachingBecome part of a community of like-minded Mamas who know there's more to life than just living on fumes!  → Mindset for Moms and Marriage

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Send us Fan Mail Does this sound like you? You find yourself wondering, What am I even doing with my life? You feel stuck, but you can't quite explain why. You don't even feel like yourself anymore. You spend your days taking care of everyone else, yet somewhere along the way, you stopped belonging to yourself. You wonder if the gifts God gave you are actually making any difference. You feel overwhelmed by the mental load of motherhood and question whether you're using your purpose well. You ...

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