138 | When Life Is “Life-ing”: A Mental Health & Motherhood Update

About this episode

Jenna Griffith shares her honest experiences navigating motherhood and mental health challenges after the transition to having four kids.

In today’s episode, I’m pulling you in close for a cozy couch chat — a little life update, a little peek behind the curtain, and a lot of honesty. The truth? The transition to four kids hasn’t been as “easy breezy” as I hoped it would be. I’ve been navigating postpartum life, mental health struggles, sleepless nights, and the humbling reality that I can’t do it all — even though sometimes my pride wishes I could. In this episode, I’m sharing: What the last few months have really looked like behind the scenes How my mental health quietly took a hit The pressure to be the “effortless mom” — and why I’m letting that go What God is teaching me about presence in this season Why I’m choosing to stop counting down milestones and start soaking up the now If you’ve ever found yourself wishing away a season… If you’ve felt like you’re barely keeping your head above water… If you’re in a rhythm-reset moment… You’re not alone. This is your reminder that you don’t need to be perfect — just present. Refill your coffee. Fold the laundry. Take a walk. Let’s sit side by side for a bit. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna…

People in this episode

Host: Jenna Griffith

Topics covered

• mental health
• motherhood
• postpartum life
• parenting challenges
• personal growth
• faith

Keywords

• mental health
• motherhood
• postpartum
• parenting
• personal growth
• faith
• presence
• effortless mom

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Joy Filled Mothers Club

Books & works: Joy For The Journey

Places: four kids

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