Hormones flaring, Christmas coming, and everyone’s one comment away from tears? Elyse and Michelle get honest about PMS, perimenopause, stress, sleep, and why the holiday season can tip even the most “chill” mum over the edge.

From farmer’s market cry sessions to the mental load nobody sees, they unpack what’s hormones, what’s attitude, and what’s actually an invitation from God to slow down and pay attention.

1. Hormones matter—but they’re not the whole story. PMS and perimenopause are real, but so is the fruit of the Spirit. The tension between the two? That’s where growth happens.

2. Stress hides in plain sight. Christmas planning, finances, family tension, toxic products, relational strain, and the constant “mum mental load” all spike cortisol and impact sleep, mood, and hormone balance.

3. You’re not imagining it—and you’re not alone. Bloodwork, naturopathic support, removing synthetic fragrance, better sleep, real nutrition, and talking to a safe friend can all bring clarity and peace in hormone-heavy seasons.

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Elyse – @wholesomemumma Michelle – @itsmemichellecastro Email – christianmotherhood@gmail.com

Unfiltered stories. Unapologetic faith. Real motherhood.

What if gratitude isn’t fluffy Pinterest quotes but actual warfare against overwhelm, bitterness, and resentment in your home? In this episode, Elyse and Michelle talk about choosing gratitude in the real chaos of marriage, motherhood, laundry piles, and holiday pressure.

From Thanksgiving reflections to PTSD recovery, negative-thinking ruts, and husbands who “miss” the sink, they unpack how simple gratitude habits can rewire your brain, soften your heart, and shift the atmosphere in your home—without pretending everything is fine when it’s not.

• Gratitude is not toxic positivity; it’s a biblical, practical weapon against bitterness, anxiety, and constant negativity.

• Simple practices (like three things you’re thankful for about your husband or kids) can reframe your day and your marriage.

• How shifting from “have to” to “get to” in chores and motherhood changes your posture toward your home and your people.

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Elyse – @wholesomemumma Michelle – @itsmemichellecastro Email – christianmotherhood@gmail.com

From postpartum to perimenopause, what do you do when your body feels foreign, squishy and nothing like it “used to be”? In this honest conversation, Elyse and Michelle talk mumbods, hormones, comparison, bounce-back culture, and how to see your changing body through a biblical lens instead of shame.

They unpack the pressure to “bounce back,” the mental health side of body obsession, and why stewarding your health as a Christian mum is about serving your family and honoring God—not chasing a certain jean size.

• Why “bouncing back” after babies is a toxic and unrealistic expectation for most Christian mums.

• How a biblical view of health and beauty (hello 3 John 1:2) helps you care for your body without obsessing over it.

• Practical encouragement: from movement and hormones to finding clothes that actually fit your current body, not the one you had at 18.

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Elyse – @wholesomemumma Michelle – @itsmemichellecastro Email – christianmotherhood@gmail.com