This week’s episode is one of the most sacred ones I’ve ever shared — a guided devotional for mothers who are grieving loss and waiting for hope to return.Not to fix your pain — but to sit with you in it, and help you find God’s voice in the stillness again.

Scripture Meditation:
Psalm 34:18 — “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

👣 Join Me at Walk a Mile in My Panties

If this episode spoke to you, I want to personally invite you to the Walk a Mile in My Panties event — a sacred space for women walking through fertility challenges, infant loss, and the quiet griefs we don’t always talk about out loud.

We’ll gather for worship, reflection, and real conversation — to remind one another that even when our bodies feel broken, our faith still works.

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Come as you are. Leave covered in grace.

Special Intentions Episode: A Faith-Filled Reset for Moms

This isn’t your typical podcast episode—this is a holy pause.

In this special Mind Your Own Motherhood experience, Dae Hayes walks you through a powerful rhythm of daily declarations, affirmations, and manifestations designed for mothers who are seeking clarity, calm, and connection with God.

🎧 This episode will help you:

• Begin your day grounded in biblical truth and spiritual clarity

• Break agreement with overwhelm, fear, and burnout

• Speak affirmations that align with your identity in Christ

• Release control and invite God’s provision and peace

• Feel seen, strengthened, and spiritually supported—right where you are

This is more than mindset work—it’s soul care for the modern mama, designed to be played again and again as a daily audio devotion.

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Podcast Crossover: ChOP w/ JAM x Mind Your Own Motherhood

In this powerful crossover episode between CHOP and Mind Your Own Motherhood, Dae Hayes opens up about the quiet grief that many mothers carry—the loss of the life they imagined, the vision they prayed for, and the version of themselves they thought they’d be by now.

Through honest reflection and heartfelt faith, Dae explores what it means to walk with God when the vision breaks but faith remains. Whether you’re grieving a birth story that didn’t go as planned, navigating postpartum depression, or simply feeling the gap between expectation and reality—this episode reminds you that God holds space for your emotions and still has a plan for your healing.

💛 Inside This Episode You’ll Hear:

• Why it’s okay to grieve the version of motherhood you expected

• How to be gentle with yourself when everything feels like too much

• • What the Bible shows us about bringing our full emotional selves to God
  • Encouragement to stop hiding your hurt and start healing through faith

  • How to keep your faith steady when the dream you had has shifted

  This is your invitation to sit in your story, surrender what was, and begin to see the beauty in what is becoming. You’re not broken—you’re being rebuilt with deeper faith.

  
  

  
  

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In this raw & transformative episode of Mind Your Own Motherhood, host Dae Hayes and guest Iesha Gee share their shared journeys through motherhood, infant loss, and the holding onto the dreams and promises from God. They discuss the the impact of grief on faith, the need for community support and how God uses our most painful moments to transform us. Iesha opens up about her experience with infant loss and how she keeps the memory of her child alive, while Dae emphasizes the importance of redefining motherhood beyond what society expects motherhood journey should look like.

Together, they explore the complexities of motherhood, the pressure to share personal stories, and their committed faith to seeing God’s promises come to pass.

If you are a mother who has experienced infant loss by choice or circumstance this episode is for you!

Watch Iesha Gee on Youtube

Come Be Uplifted by:

• Experiencing loss can lead to a deeper relationship with God.

• There is pressure to share personal experiences publicly.
• Shared experiences can provide strength and support.
• Hope can take many forms, even in grief.
• Motherhood is not just about having children; it's about nurturing and supporting others.

Connect with Iesha

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In this honest and vulnerable episode, Dae Hayes shares the truth about the challenges of being a mom of multiples under the age of importance and what she practices to ensure that she can reset and serve her family. Dae focuses on the concept of the Sabbath as a time for rejuvenation . Join Dae as she shares her personal journey of learning to rest God’s way, inviting her children into age appropriate rest, and practical strategies for incorporating rest into daily life. The conversation emphasizes the need to release burdens, navigate social media influences, and prioritize self-care, ultimately leading to a more joyful and fulfilling motherhood experience.

This episode is for the mama who needs to be de-influenced, is feeling underwhelmed by all the self-care gurus and facial masks, and is ready to let go of the old life that allowed for solo resting time and needs a refresh and restart while still being present for her family.

Let your mind shift with these takeaways:

• Rest is essential for mental and physical well-being.
• Honoring the Sabbath can improve relationships, happiness, and rejuvenation.
• Social media can create unrealistic expectations for what rest can look like in real life.
• Rest should not be viewed as a reward for productivity.
• Practicing the Sabbath can lead to increased joy and peace.

In this soul-nourishing episode of Mind Your Own Motherhood, Dae Hayes and guest Sarah Johnson dive into the often unspoken challenges of motherhood, especially when life doesn’t unfold the way we imagined. Together, they reflect on the power of grieving unmet expectations, rediscovering personal identity, and building a deep relationship with God that sustains you through major transitions.

If you’ve been carrying silent disappointments, feeling disconnected from yourself, or struggling to balance motherhood and mental health, this conversation will meet you right where you are—with compassion, honesty, and hope.

💛 In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• The emotional and spiritual layers of grieving expectations that didn’t happen

• Why it's okay to not have everything figured out and still be faithful

• How building a personal relationship with God is the foundation for clarity and peace

• The importance of self-care and community in a season of transition

• How to begin celebrating yourself again, even in the midst of uncertainty

In this heart-centered episode of Mind Your Own Motherhood, Dae Hayes invites listeners into a conversation about what it really means to surrender to God's plan—especially when life feels like it's moving on without you. Dae shares how true peace and relaxation aren’t found in escape—but in the presence of God.

If you’ve ever wrestled with the fear of missing out, questioned God’s timing, or struggled to rest when your life feels like a constant cycle of doing and giving, this episode is for you.

Inside this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why surrendering to God isn’t passive—it’s a daily act of trust and obedience.

• How God’s provisions often don’t come the way we expect, but they’re always enough.

• That rest in motherhood isn’t about doing less, but about being more aware of His presence.

• The beauty of responding to God’s giving with a heart grounded in scripture, not scarcity.

• Why saying “no” to the world’s pace can unlock a deeper spiritual fulfillment.

✨ This episode will encourage you to reflect, release, and receive what God is offering in your current season—even if it doesn’t look like what you imagined.

In this refreshing episode of Mind Your Own Motherhood, Dr. Allison Harris Welcher joins the conversation to share her honest journey of motherhood, ambition, and authenticity. As a mom of two young boys and a leader in education, Dr. Welcher reflects on the tension between being present at home and pursuing her professional purpose—and how she’s learned to thrive in both.

This episode is for the mom who’s asking: “Can I still go after my dreams and be a good mom?”—the answer is yes, with intention and grace.

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💡 You’ll be encouraged to:

• Define who you want to be, not just what you do.

• Find joy in the journey, even when it feels slow or unseen.

• Celebrate your small wins as sacred moments of progress.

• Practice rest and stillness as spiritual disciplines, not just luxuries.

• Lean into the duality of motherhood and personal growth without guilt.