Can being a single mom actually prepare you for a healthy, God-honoring marriage?

In this episode, I share my personal testimony of how God used my years as a single mother to shape my heart, heal past wounds, and prepare me to become a wife. If you’ve ever believed the lies that single moms are “broken,” “less valuable,” or “too much baggage,” this conversation will challenge those beliefs with biblical truth and encouragement.

The world often tells single mothers that their chances of love, marriage, and a stable future are limited. But God’s plan is bigger than the labels people place on you.

During my season of single motherhood, God did deep work in my life. He healed my heart from past relationships, taught me self-control, opened unexpected opportunities in my career, corrected my perspective about men, and softened my heart so I could walk in peace and femininity.

In this episode, I share 5 powerful ways God prepared me for marriage while I was a single mom, including:

• Healing from heartbreak, insecurity, and past relationship wounds
• Learning biblical self-control and letting go of lust and unhealthy patterns
• How God opened doors for career opportunities and provision
• Letting God transform negative beliefs about men and relationships
• Developing a gentle and peaceful spirit rooted in faith

If you are a Christian single mom, waiting on God, healing from a breakup, divorce, or difficult relationship, this episode will remind you that your season is not wasted. God can use the hardest years of your life to shape you into the woman He created you to be.

Marriage didn’t magically solve every problem in my life, but the work God did in my heart during my single-mom years laid the foundation for a healthy marriage today.

If you’re in a season of waiting, trust that God is still writing your story.

If today’s episode resonated with you and you're ready to start healing, I created something to help.

Inside, you’ll discover biblical encouragement, guided reflection exercises, and practical steps to help you release the past, rebuild your confidence, and rediscover your identity in Christ.

If you’re tired of carrying the weight of heartbreak and ready to experience the healing God has for you, this guide will help you start that journey today.

Start your healing journey here. ✨

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Are your mornings chaotic as a working single mom? Do you wake up already overwhelmed, rushing your kids out the door, snapping when you promised yourself you wouldn’t, and still ending up late to school drop-off or work?

In today’s episode, we talk about the one habit that can completely transform your mornings. It’s not a complicated 15-step morning routine. It’s your bedtime.

If you’re a Christian single mom feeling burned out, emotionally exhausted, and constantly behind, this episode will help you reset your evenings so you can wake up calm, prepared, and present. You’ll learn how to work backward from your ideal morning, create a realistic nighttime routine, prep for the next day, reduce your mental load, and stop running on fumes.

Inside this episode:

• Why your bedtime makes or breaks your morning routine

• How screen time impacts your sleep and stress

• Simple night-before prep habits for smoother school mornings

• How consistent kids’ bedtimes create margin for you

• Why preparation is biblical self-care, not perfectionism

If you are tired of surviving motherhood and ready to become a calm, intentional, unhurried mom, this is your starting point.

And if this resonates with you, don’t miss my free 5-day workshop, Chaos to Calm, starting March 23rd. This workshop is designed for Christian single moms who feel overwhelmed by their schedules, mental load, and daily responsibilities. We will reset your routines, create practical time blocks, simplify your home systems, and invite God back into the center of your everyday life without pressure or perfection.

Join my FREE, LIVE 5-Day Chaos to Calm Workshop designed specifically for Christian single moms who are exhausted, overwhelmed, and tired of feeling behind.

Discover a simple, God-centered way to reset your schedule, clear the mental clutter, and create breathing room in your life — without trying to “do more” or become someone you’re not. 🙌

Get the clarity, practical structure, and faith-based tools you need to move from survival mode to steady, intentional calm.

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God Called Me to Serve Single Moms: Faith, Unplanned Pregnancy & Choosing Life

In this episode, I share why God has repeatedly called me to serve Christian single moms and women facing unplanned pregnancy. Through two powerful college stories, we talk about choosing life, trusting God in hard seasons, and refusing to believe your life is over.

If you’re a Christian single mom navigating divorce, abandonment, or unexpected motherhood, this conversation is for you. I know how isolating single motherhood can feel. I know the fear that comes with an unplanned pregnancy. But I also know that when you surrender your life to Christ, everything begins to change.

This episode is faith-based encouragement for single moms who are tired, overwhelmed, and wondering if things will ever get better. Your situation does not define you. You are not a statistic. God’s purpose for your life is bigger than this season.

If you’re looking for Christian support for single moms, biblical truth in hard seasons, and hope beyond a quick fix, press play.

✨ And don’t forget — I have a free one-week online event coming for single moms. Join my email list through the link in the show notes so you’re the first to get access.

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In this episode, I share my personal story of raising my daughter while finishing college and navigating healing, stress, and the overwhelming mental load that so many single moms carry. I open up about what it felt like to juggle responsibilities, faith, exhaustion, and emotional wounds—and how prayer became the one steady anchor in every chaotic season.

I break down why so many Christian single moms feel mentally and emotionally exhausted, including doing too much without clarity, overcommitting in busy seasons, and constantly consuming information through social media. I explain how comparison, screen time, and decision overload quietly drain your energy and leave you feeling scattered and behind.

Throughout the episode, I offer practical, faith-based steps to reduce overwhelm, including learning to say no in the right season, asking God for strength instead of relying on your own, and freeing up mental space by writing things down instead of carrying everything in your head. I share biblical encouragement from 2 Corinthians 12:9 and James 1:5 to remind you that God’s grace and wisdom are available when you feel weak.

If you’re a working Christian single mom who feels burned out, overloaded, and tired of surviving, this episode will help you understand why you’re exhausted—and how to start moving toward clarity, peace, and a calmer rhythm in your home.

Learn how to become debt-free as a single mom with proven budgeting strategies and financial tips. In this episode, I share my personal debt-free journey from $6,000 in credit card debt to complete financial freedom in 6 months.

What You'll Learn:

• How to create a budget for single moms that actually works

• Debt payoff strategies for working moms on a tight budget

• Living below your means without sacrificing quality of life

• Best budgeting apps and tools (including Ally Bank savings buckets)

• Dave Ramsey Baby Steps explained for single parents

• Christian financial principles and biblical money management

• How tithing 10% can transform your finances

Perfect for: Single moms struggling with credit card debt, working mothers trying to budget on one income, Christian women seeking faith-based financial advice, anyone wanting to break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle

Topics covered: single mom finances, debt-free living, budget tips, financial freedom, emergency fund, Dave Ramsey method, frugal living tips, Christian budgeting, money management for moms, getting out of debt fast

Resources mentioned:

Ally Bank: https://www.ally.com/bank/checking-and-savings-accounts/

The Ramsey Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ramsey-show/id77001367

*this is not financial advice, but simply education and resource information*

#SingleMomFinances #DebtFree #BudgetingTips #ChristianFinance #MoneyManagement #DebtPayoff #FinancialFreedom #SingleMomLife

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It hit me recently that it’s been ten years since I was 17—and the life I imagined at 27 looks very different than what I’m living now.

In this episode, I share three things I’ve learned from walking with Christ over the last decade. These lessons come from seasons of growth, disappointment, obedience, and learning to trust God when the future felt unclear.

If you’ve ever felt behind, questioned your timeline, or wondered what following Jesus actually looks like in everyday life, this episode is for you. My hope is that it encourages you to keep walking, even when the path doesn’t make sense yet.

I may be sharing what I’ve learned about finances and stewardship next week—so make sure you’re subscribed.

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By week 3 of the new year, most New Year’s resolutions start to fall apart—and that doesn’t mean you’re lazy or undisciplined. It means motivation was never enough to begin with.

In this episode, I’m sharing a real, honest check-in on where I’m at right now and the simple systems I’m using to stay intentional with my time, habits, and energy—even when motivation is gone.

We’re talking practical changes, not perfection.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• ​Why New Year’s resolutions typically fail by week 3
• ​How reducing screen time is helping me focus, create, and enjoy life more
• ​The exact tools I’m using to stay organized and follow through on tasks
• ​How I’m building habits that actually fit my real life as a mom and working woman
• ​Why systems matter more than goals (and the quote that changed how I think about habits)

If you’re feeling behind, distracted, or frustrated with yourself this January, this episode is your reminder that small, intentional systems can change everything over time.

✨ Links mentioned in this episode:

• ​How to add the Screen Time widget on iPhone
• ​https://asana.com/
• ​Monthly newsletter sign-up for recommendations and resources ( https://victoria-gharis.kit.com/endofmonth)

Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who needs a reset—not another resolution.

See you next week 💛

In this episode, I talk about how I've been feeling about the internet and phone usage while giving you practical tips on setting boundaries to protect your time...and sanity!

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Verses mentioned:

Ephesians 5:14

1 Thessalonians 4:9-12