Motherhood can sometimes feel like we’re carrying the entire weight of the home on our shoulders. The laundry, the dishes, the mess, the routines- it can all feel overwhelming. But what if our kids could actually become part of the solution?

In this episode of Daily Bread & Dirty Dishes, Mia sits down with Shannon Acheson, author, entrepreneur, and the creative force behind HomeMadeLovely.com. Shannon shares practical wisdom on how to build simple household routines that kids can actually follow- and how involving them in the daily rhythms of the home can build responsibility, confidence, and connection.

Together they talk about where overwhelmed moms can start, why kids often resist routines, and how simple systems can help bring more peace to everyday family life.

If you’re tired of doing everything yourself and want to raise kids who feel like valued contributors in the home, this conversation is full of encouragement and practical steps you can start using today.

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Ways to connect with Shannon

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In this episode, I’m sitting down with Alicia Grantham for a powerful conversation about faith, motherhood, and what it looks like to trust God when He calls you into something new. After leaving her corporate job last October, Alicia shares the heart behind that decision, the fears she had to work through, and how motherhood reshaped the way she views success, ambition, and calling.

We talk honestly about the tension so many moms feel-supporting everyone else while quietly putting their own dreams on the back burner, and why your dreams still matter to God too. Alicia also shares practical tools and mindset shifts that help busy moms move from feeling stuck and overwhelmed to confident and aligned with the life God is calling them to live.

If you’ve been feeling tired, uncertain, or sensing that God might be nudging you toward something more, this conversation will encourage you to take the next small step in faith.

This episode is a reminder that God is in the unknown and sometimes the bravest thing we can do is simply say yes!

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What happens when God gives you a calling… but your current season doesn’t look anything like you imagined?

In this episode, I’m joined by Rachael Jenneman- wife, mom, preacher, author, and radio DJ- for an honest conversation about the tension between ambition, motherhood, and faith. We talk about what it means to live in the space between calling and reality, how to wait well when life feels limiting, and why the lie that says you have to choose between being a great mom and walking in your purpose simply isn’t true.

Rachael shares vulnerably about her own struggle with motherhood, the pressure women face when motherhood becomes an idol, and how comparison can quietly steal our joy and trust in God’s timing. If you’ve ever felt behind, boxed in, or afraid that you missed your moment, this episode is a reminder that God’s process is intentional—and your story is far from over.

This conversation is for the woman standing in the middle of motherhood and calling, learning to trust that even here, your time is coming.

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Connect with Rachael

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If stillness feels hard, prayer feels distracted, or your body never fully relaxes, you’re not alone - and you’re not broken.

In this episode, I’m joined by Madison Adekunle, founder of Mercy in Movement, for a conversation about how stress and trauma live in the body and affect the nervous system. We explore why slowing down can feel uncomfortable, how gentle movement and breath help the body feel safe again, and how to begin regulating the nervous system without adding more to your plate.

We also address the controversy around Christian yoga with grace and clarity, and share practical, accessible tools you can try immediately—no quiet room, yoga mat, or extra time required.

This episode is for anyone who wants healing that goes deeper than mindset alone and is ready to reconnect with their body in a compassionate, sustainable way.

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Connect with Madison:

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right for your health but still feel exhausted, inflamed, or disconnected from your body, this episode is for you.

In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Brook McInnis, chiropractor, functional health practitioner, and mama, as we talk about a gentler, grace-filled approach to healing... one that doesn’t require more forcing, fixing, or striving.

We talk about how to stop seeing your body as the enemy, how to listen to what it’s asking for, and how faith can guide us into a peaceful partnership with the body God designed-especially in the thick of motherhood.

This episode is for the mom who needs permission to slow down, breathe, and remember: your body isn’t broken, it’s trying to communicate.

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/drbrooksheehan/

Website: https://drbrooksheehan.com/talk-to-me-body/

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Motherhood has a way of changing everything- especially how we define success.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Charlotte Haggie, resilience specialist for working mums and host of The Resilient Mum podcast. Charlotte shares how becoming a mom shifted her from hustle, approval, and constant striving to a slower, more intentional life rooted in self-trust.

We talk about why moms don’t need more coping skills, what it really means to lead your internal world, and how resilience isn’t about pushing harder -but staying steady under pressure. Charlotte also unpacks how building resilience in ourselves creates a ripple effect for our children, helping shape intergenerational resilience in the home.

This conversation is for the mom who’s doing a lot, holding a lot, and longing to slow down without losing her sense of purpose.

✨ If this episode encouraged you, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another mom who needs it.

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Connect with Charlotte

https://charlottehaggie.com/

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If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “That didn’t come out the way I meant it,” you’re not alone.

In this episode, I’m joined by Candy Pederson, speaker, coach, and founder of Heart to Backbone Leadership, for an honest conversation about how communication breaks down in leadership, relationships, and everyday life—and how faith, grace, and discernment can change the way we show up.

We talk about miscommunication and connection, leading with clarity in stressful situations, discerning open and closed doors, navigating rejection, and learning how to trust God when opportunities don’t make sense. Candy also shares how understanding communication styles can help you step into your God-given gifts with confidence instead of hesitation.

If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, unsure when to speak up or step back, or weary from trying to lead well while trusting God’s timing, this episode is for you.

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What if the reactions you’re having in marriage and motherhood aren’t a sign that you’re failing but an invitation to heal?

In this episode of Daily Bread & Dirty Dishes, I sit down with author Shayla Huber to talk about the hidden wounds many women carry into marriage and motherhood, and how those wounds often show up as unmet expectations, shame, guilt, and exhaustion.

We talk about the difference between shame and the conviction of the Holy Spirit, why motherhood brings unresolved wounds to the surface, and what it looks like to parent from a Spirit-led place instead of survival mode. Shayla also shares practical, faith-centered ways to identify false beliefs, release old identities, and step into the healing God is inviting you into.

This conversation isn’t about fixing yourself—it’s about letting God meet you right where you are, just as you are!

Grab a coffee, take a seat, and let’s dive in🤍

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