EPISODE · Aug 7, 2025 · 1H 15M
S1:E4 Unraveled, McKenzie’s Testimony Part 3: Battles and Healing
from Moms With A Call · host momswithacall
Welcome to Moms With A Call, where we hold space for the hard, the holy, and the in-between. In this unflinchingly honest episode, McKenzie shares Part 3 of her personal testimony: a chapter marked by health battles, spiritual struggle, and the deep ache of postpartum depression. This conversation unfolds the lived experience of PCOS, severe pregnancy complications, family conflict, and the emotional toll of navigating motherhood in the dark. McKenzie speaks candidly about her diagnosis, hospitalizations, and what it meant to find God not in the absence of pain, but in the middle of it. Her story is an invitation to every woman who’s ever whispered “I can’t do this” to know: you are not alone, and God is not far. We talk about: The reality of postpartum depression and OCD PCOS diagnosis and the journey to healing Family conflict, emotional wounds, and boundary-setting Navigating severe morning sickness and medical misdiagnoses What faith looks like when it’s hanging by a thread This is a sacred and tender listen for anyone walking through postpartum, chronic illness, or spiritual confusion, or supporting someone who is. 01:29 The tension between health and faith 02:48 Pregnancy and family dynamics 07:21 The weight of postpartum struggle 24:42 When family conflict crosses lines 29:41 Diagnosing PCOS and the emotional aftermath 43:58 Misdiagnosis: the challenge of being unheard 45:32 Trying acupuncture and holistic healing 47:11 Hospitalization, stress, and family pressure 55:45 The psychological impact postpartum 01:03:58 Depression, OCD, and seeking support 01:06:07 Forgiveness, healing, and spiritual renewal 01:09:45 A word to new moms Connect with Moms With A Call: Join the conversation with McKenzie + Rebecca on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, & Youtube → @momswithacall Get show updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and more at www.momswithacall.com Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon. Leave a review and let us know how this episode moved you, your words mean more than you know. If you or someone you know has a story of faith, healing, or redemption that could encourage others, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at [email protected]. Intro + Outro Music by Jason Bowles, Branding by https://www.dvoorheisdesigns.com/
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Welcome to Moms With A Call, where we hold space for the hard, the holy, and the in-between. In this unflinchingly honest episode, McKenzie shares Part 3 of her personal testimony: a chapter marked by health battles, spiritual struggle, and the deep ache of postpartum depression. This conversation unfolds the lived experience of PCOS, severe pregnancy complications, family conflict, and the emotional toll of navigating motherhood in the dark. McKenzie speaks candidly about her diagnosis, hospitalizations, and what it meant to find God not in the absence of pain, but in the middle of it. Her story is an invitation to every woman who’s ever whispered “I can’t do this” to know: you are not alone, and God is not far. We talk about: The reality of postpartum depression and OCD PCOS diagnosis and the journey to healing Family conflict, emotional wounds, and boundary-setting Navigating severe morning sickness and medical misdiagnoses What faith looks like when it’s hanging by a thread This is a sacred and tender listen for anyone walking through postpartum, chronic illness, or spiritual confusion, or supporting someone who is. 01:29 The tension between health and faith 02:48 Pregnancy and family dynamics 07:21 The weight of postpartum struggle 24:42 When family conflict crosses lines 29:41 Diagnosing PCOS and the emotional aftermath 43:58 Misdiagnosis: the challenge of being unheard 45:32 Trying acupuncture and holistic healing 47:11 Hospitalization, stress, and family pressure 55:45 The psychological impact postpartum 01:03:58 Depression, OCD, and seeking support 01:06:07 Forgiveness, healing, and spiritual renewal 01:09:45 A word to new moms Connect with Moms With A Call: Join the conversation with McKenzie + Rebecca on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, & Youtube → @momswithacall Get show updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and more at www.momswithacall.com Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon. Leave a review and let us know how this episode moved you, your words mean more than you know. If you or someone you know has a story of faith, healing, or redemption that could encourage others, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at [email protected]. Intro + Outro Music by Jason Bowles, Branding by https://www.dvoorheisdesigns.com/
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