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.