Episodes

  • Eps 102 | Finding Courage in Motherhood

    Eps 102 | Finding Courage in Motherhood
    Oct 21 2025
    Through vulnerable storytelling about near-drowning experiences and parenting struggles, Jennifer reveals that courage isn't about being fearless—it's about having strength in the face of difficulty. She shares how moving from controlling, fear-based parenting to compassionate parenting required tremendous courage, and how you can take your own courageous steps forward. This episode is for every mama who feels like she's drowning, who's afraid of making the wrong choice, or who's carrying the full mental load alone. You'll learn the three things that make motherhood harder and the three courageous actions you can take today. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Welcome to Episode 102: Finding Courage in Motherhood 00:05 - Introduction: Courage, Confidence, and Calling 01:30 - Guided Breathing Exercise: Finding Calm 03:00 - The Beach Story: A Childhood Fear of the Ocean 06:00 - Fast Forward: Saving My Son from the Waves 08:00 - The Lesson: Until You Stand Up, Everything Feels Like Drowning 09:30 - What Is Courage? Strength in the Face of Difficulty 10:00 - Three Things That Make Motherhood Harder 11:00 - #1: Fear of the Unknown Isolates Us 12:00 - #2: Chasing the "Right Way" to Parent Frustrates Us 13:00 - #3: Doing Everything Yourself Is Debilitating 14:00 - Three Courageous Actions You Can Take 15:00 - Action #1: Make Changes & Step Out in Faith 16:30 - Action #2: Accept Grace & Let Go of Control 18:00 - Moving Away from Fear-Based, Authoritative Parenting 19:30 - My Journey: From Spanking and Yelling to Compassionate Parenting 21:00 - What Comes First: Courage or Confidence? 22:30 - Action #3: Ask for Help—You Can't Do This Alone 24:00 - "I Can't Do This" Has Two Meanings 25:30 - Guilt vs. Shame: You Made a Mistake, You're Not a Mistake 26:30 - Practical Ways to Show Courage in Motherhood 28:00 - Courage with Kids: Apologizing, Setting Boundaries, and More 29:30 - Final Encouragement: You Are Learning to Swim 31:00 - Join the Enough Mom Community & Closing KEY TAKEAWAYS ✨ Courage = strength in the face of difficulty, not the absence of fear ✨ Until you stand up, everything will feel like you're drowning ✨ Three things that make motherhood harder: isolation from fear, chasing the "right way," and doing it all alone ✨ You have enough for the journey you're on TODAY ✨ Courage comes before confidence—doing hard things builds our belief in ourselves ✨ We cannot guide our children through journeys we haven't taken ourselves ✨ "I can't do this" can mean defeat OR an admission that you need support ✨ Guilt says "I made a mistake" / Shame says "I am a mistake" - you are NOT a mistake ✨ It takes courage to admit what you don't know EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Jennifer's Powerful Ocean Metaphors "Until you stand up, until you are lifted out of the water, everything will feel like you're drowning. Until you decide to make certain changes and overcome or learn or get a different perspective on the struggles that you're facing, everything will feel like the waves are crashing over you." On Parenting Transformation "The spirits of my children are more precious than my need for them to do the thing I need them to do right now." On Building Courage "We cannot guide our children through journeys that we have not taken ourselves... but our kids will learn from us—from our mistakes as much as our actual lessons." ABOUT THE HOST Jennifer Bryant is an educational leader, having worked in every sector of school from public to private to homeschool. She is a California girl living in Hawaii, homeschool mama to teenagers, and recovering perfectionist. As an ADHD mom and former authoritative parent turned compassionate parent, she brings raw honesty and deep insight to conversations about maternal mental health. Jennifer is passionate about helping mothers find courage, build confidence, and walk boldly in their calling. RESOURCES & LINKS Instagram: @jennifer_bryant_ Facebook: Jennifer Bryant X (Twitter): @jennifer_bryant_ Website: jenniferbryant.com Subscribe and Support We love 5 star reviews :) Share with a mama friend who needs to hear this message Join our Enough Mom Collective for ongoing support Buy Me a Ko-Fi >>> https://ko-fi.com/enoughmompodcast Every donation fuels mamas to get unstuck and step into their confidence. Keep annoying commercials out of the mix. Listener supported shows are the way to go! *Disclaimer: Jennifer Bryant is not a licensed professional counselor. The content shared on this podcast is based on personal experience and educational research. All medical and scientific information is credited to appropriate sources. For professional mental health support, please consult a licensed therapist or counselor.* ------------------------------- 💻 Visit Jennifer-Bryant.com for resources and coaching 📧 Join my email list for weekly encouragement and strategies 👍 Like & subscribe for new content every week #EnoughMom #MotherhoodLeadership #MentalHealthMoms #ADHDMoms #ChristianMoms #Courage...
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    26 mins
  • Eps 101 | Courage to be Confident in Your Calling

    Eps 101 | Courage to be Confident in Your Calling
    Oct 14 2025

    Welcome back to The Enough Mom Podcast! In this heartfelt relaunch episode, host Jennifer Bryant opens up about her journey from the Practical Family Podcast to creating a space dedicated to supporting mothers' mental and emotional health.

    After a three-year hiatus, Jennifer returns with a powerful message: you are enough, exactly as you are. She shares vulnerable insights about parenting teenagers, navigating life with an ADHD brain, and the importance of doing things imperfectly rather than waiting for everything to be "just right." This episode sets the tone for a podcast that prioritizes grace, authenticity, and simple truths in a world drowning in information overload.

    KEY TAKEAWAYS

    ✨ You are enough as you are - you don't need to do more or be more

    ✨ Parenting teenagers brings up your own teenage memories and triggers

    ✨ It's better to do things imperfectly than to never do them at all

    ✨ We're all drowning in information - get back to simple truths

    ✨ Neurodivergent brains work differently, and that's okay

    ✨ Grace for yourself is essential for moving forward with sanity

    ✨ Know your values and put what's important to you first

    ABOUT THE HOST

    Jennifer Bryant is an educator, mother, and advocate for maternal mental health. After experiencing her own struggles with mental and emotional health, she created The Enough Mom platform to support mothers who feel overwhelmed by the pressures of modern parenting. Jennifer brings her authentic, imperfect approach to podcasting, sharing both personal experiences and researched insights to help moms live with more confidence and less anxiety.

    SHOW NOTES

    In this relaunch episode, Jennifer discusses: The evolution from Practical Family Podcast to The Enough Mom Podcast Why mothers need focused support for mental and emotional health The unique challenges of parenting teenagers and how it mirrors our own adolescence Navigating motherhood with ADHD and neurodivergence Breaking free from information overload and social media anxiety The power of doing things imperfectly instead of waiting for perfection Building grace and confidence in your motherhood journey What it means to be an "enough mom."

    RESOURCES & LINKS

    Connect with Jennifer:

    Instagram: @jenniferbryant__

    Facebook: @JenniferLoganBryant

    X (Twitter): @JennBryant_hi

    Website: www.jennifer-bryant.com

    SUBSCRIBE & SUPPORT

    If this episode resonated with you, please: Subscribe to The Enough Mom Podcast Leave a 5-star review, share with a mama friend who needs to hear this message, join our Enough Mom Collective for ongoing support.

    Buy Me a Ko-Fi >>> https://ko-fi.com/enoughmompodcast

    Every donation fuels mamas to get unstuck and step into their confidence. Keep annoying commercials out of the mix. Listener supported shows are the way to go!

    *Disclaimer*Jennifer Bryant is not a licensed professional counselor. The content shared on this podcast is based on personal experience and educational research. All medical and scientific information is credited to appropriate sources. For professional mental health support, please consult a licensed therapist or counselor.

    #EnoughMom #MomPodcast #MaternalMentalHealth #ParentingTeenagers #ADHDMom #NeurodivergentMom #MomLife #ImperfectParenting #MentalHealthForMoms #MomCommunity #ParentingPodcast #TeenagersAndParenting #MomAnxiety #SelfCompassion #ModernMotherhood
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    11 mins