Episode 201: Why Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad with Abbie Halberstadt

Abbie Halberstadt is a happy wife, homeschooling mama to ten rad kids, bestselling author, blogger, fitness instructor, and reigning family Nertz champion. But most importantly, she’s a Bible-believing Christian who desires to know God and make Him known. She lives by the motto “hard is not the same thing as bad” and loves encouraging women to dig deep in the everyday trials of motherhood for the treasures of joy and growth that are there in abundance if we’re only willing to look. She, her husband Shaun, and their double handful of children live in the Piney Woods of East Texas. She is the author of M Is For Mama and the upcoming release, Hard Is Not the Same Thing As Bad. In this discussion, Erin picks Abbie’s brain about motherhood misconceptions and how to make choices as a mom that put you on a path beyond survival mode. Key Topics: - What the phrase “hard is not the same thing as bad” means to Abbie - How it’s possible to get out of survival mode as a mom - The difference between mom guilt and conviction - What to do when you feel stuck - How to teach kids flexibility - How to make time for yourself to get into an exercise habit - The cultural perspective of mom burnout versus self-infliched mom burnout - How Abbie prioritizes motherhood - The Halberstadt penny reward system and how it helps Grab Abbie’s ebook about her penny reward system at https://misformama.net/penny-reward-system-2 and grab her new book wherever books are sold! Sponsor: Redefine learning with play. Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on any rate line at kiwico.com/spark.