Faithful Mama Rising I Overwhelm, Mindset, Marriage, Faith, Identity

Mitch Blackford, Certified Life Coach, Mom-Life Mentor
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Do you ever find yourself wondering, “What am I even doing with my life?”Do you put yourself in “time-out” just to catch a breath? Do you ever feel like you belong to everyone else—your husband, your kids, the chores, the commitments—and somewhere along the way, you stopped belonging to yourself? Well Mama, you are in the right place. Faithful Mama Rising is a faith-filled podcast for overwhelmed moms who are tired of living in survival mode and ready for calmer days, better rhythms, and fewer meltdowns—yours and theirs. This is where you’ll start feeling seen, supported, and grounded again… where you finally finish that book you started, make space for the devotional you keep meaning to open, and build routines you can actually stick to—without pressure or perfection. I’m Mitch—girl mama of two, wife to my hunk-o-hunk of lovin’ husband, Andrew, and a former Mom-ster who once lived knee-deep in overwhelm, resentment, and loneliness. For years, I believed the right checklist or perfect schedule would magically fix everything. But no amount of planning stopped the Mom-ster from returning—and it definitely didn’t help me feel supported or seen. Everything changed when I shifted my thinking, got honest about what wasn’t working, and finally asked God what He actually had for me. Through simple mindset shifts, faith-centered conversations, and practical tools, I learned how to release the pressure of the endless to-do list, ask for help, reconnect with myself, and—get this—be playful again. My lips literally remembered how to smile. And now? I’m here to walk this journey with you. If you’re ready to stop chasing quick fixes that only last three days, reclaim the woman God created you to be, and rise out of feeling stuck and into a life of grace, support, and purpose—these are the conversations for you. So fold the laundry—or don’t (honestly, it’s clean, that’s what matters)—and let’s get our change on.

  1. 3D AGO

    Feel like you're doing everything alone? How to trust God to get the support you need

    Send us Fan Mail Does this sound like you? You're holding it all together on the outside but running on empty on the inside — and nobody really knows.You'd call yourself a person of faith, but somewhere in the chaos of life, you stopped actually bringing things to God.You keep saying you trust Him, but when you look at what you're white-knuckling in your life, the list is long.You consider yourself an open book — but there's one chapter you keep closed, even with the people closest to you.You feel alone, not because people aren't around, but because you've decided for them what they can and can't handle from you. In this episode: This one came straight out of Passion Week. While reading through Luke day by day, one verse stopped everything — Luke 22:24, where the disciples go from hearing that one of them will betray Jesus, to arguing about who among them is the greatest. Almost in the same breath. It's easy to shake your head at them. Until you realize you do the same thing. After one of the hardest seasons our family has ever walked through — an emergency surgery that had doctors unsure if Andrew would make it, a wedding, and an unexpected death all back to back — I finally sat down for a business meeting with God. And what came out of it cracked me open. I wasn't trusting Him. Not really. I was carrying everything — my marriage, my kids, my business, my image — and calling it faith while quietly cutting God out because I was too busy keeping it all together for Him to actually step in. This episode is about what it really looks like to trust God with the thing you're holding the hardest. Not the bumper sticker version. The kind that costs you something. Get on the insider list with Mitch and get updates on the newest episodes, extra tips and little love notes to you inbox!  → www.faithfulmamarising.com Become part of a community of like-minded Mamas who know there's more to life than just living on fumes!  → Mindset for Moms and Marriage

    23 min

  2. MAR 31

    God Has a Plan—So Why Does My Life Feel So Messy? What Faith Actually Looks Like in the Chaos of Motherhood

    Send us Fan Mail Are you living for the milestone moments because the everyday ones feel like they don't count? Does your life look nothing like the adventure you imagined — and do you wonder where God is in all the repetition? What if the mundane moments you're dreading are actually the ones where everything is happening? If motherhood feels more like Groundhog Day than the adventure you signed up for, this episode is for you. We're talking about what it really looks like when God shows up in the ordinary — not just the highlight reel moments — and why the gap between the life you imagined and the Tuesday you're actually living might be exactly where your growth is hiding. Plus, a simple one-moment challenge you can start today that will change how you move through your most dreaded part of the day. Get on the insider list with Mitch and get updates on the newest episodes, extra tips and little love notes to you inbox!  → www.faithfulmamarising.com Become part of a community of like-minded Mamas who know there's more to life than just living on fumes!  → Mindset for Moms and Marriage

    15 min

  3. MAR 24

    The Hidden Mindset Keeping You Reactive With Your Kids and Husband

    Send us Fan Mail Are these questions hitting a little too close to home? Do you feel like you're constantly reacting instead of responding — with your husband, your kids, or both?Have you ever caught yourself waiting for your partner to change, while secretly wondering why nothing ever gets better?Are you putting expectations on your kids that might actually be way beyond where they are developmentally?If you nodded at any of those, this episode is for you. What This Episode Is About If you've ever felt like you're the only one trying in your marriage, or like your kids are just out to get you, this episode is going to hit home. We're digging into the hidden mindset that keeps moms stuck in reactive mode — with their husbands and their kids. Because you cannot fix what you cannot see. I'm sharing the real story of how it took me eleven years to figure out something about my husband Andrew that we had been playing on repeat and it was driving me crazy — and why your kids' behavior might have a lot less to do with attitude and a lot more to do with a brain that's still forming. This is your mindset reset for the relationships that matter most. Get on the insider list with Mitch and get updates on the newest episodes, extra tips and little love notes to you inbox!  → www.faithfulmamarising.com Become part of a community of like-minded Mamas who know there's more to life than just living on fumes!  → Mindset for Moms and Marriage

    14 min

  4. MAR 17

    Don't Have Time to Be Spiritual? Here's How to Have a Relationship with God That Doesn't Add to Your To-Do List!

    Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like every other mom has her faith figured out — and you’re still trying to find five quiet minutes with God? As a busy mom, does growing closer to God feel like one more thing on a to-do list you’ll never get to? What if you’re not behind on your faith — you just need a different way to live it out? If you’re a busy mom who loves God and yet still feels behind on your faith, this episode is for you. We’re talking about why growing closer to God doesn’t require a perfect prayer routine, a quiet house, or even the right words — and what it actually looks like to build a real, everyday relationship with Him in the middle of mom life. Whether you’re just starting to figure out faith as a mom or you’ve been walking with God for years and still feel like you’re falling short, you’ll walk away with a fresh perspective on prayer and a simple way to stay connected to God that actually fits your real life. Get on the insider list with Mitch and get updates on the newest episodes, extra tips and little love notes to you inbox!  → www.faithfulmamarising.com Become part of a community of like-minded Mamas who know there's more to life than just living on fumes!  → Mindset for Moms and Marriage

    14 min

  5. MAR 10

    Ep. 7 When Your Marriage Feels Like a Business Partnership, Not a Relationship

    Send us Fan Mail Does it feel like you and your husband are just two bodies occupying the same house? Are you always go, go, go and somewhere in the middle of all of it, you lost each other? Do your conversations revolve around schedules, kids, and to-do lists and you honestly can't remember the last time you just... talked? If you're nodding your head right now, this episode is for you. Somewhere between the school pickups and the never-ending to-do lists, a lot of marriages quietly shift from partnership to autopilot. In this episode of Faithful Mama Rising, we're getting into why routines work against your relationship, how small intentional doses of connection and flirting can shift the dynamic faster than you'd think, and why going first is the move that changes everything. If you've been craving more connection with your husband but don't know where to start, this episode will meet you right where you are. Get on the insider list with Mitch and get updates on the newest episodes, extra tips and little love notes to you inbox!  → www.faithfulmamarising.com Become part of a community of like-minded Mamas who know there's more to life than just living on fumes!  → Mindset for Moms and Marriage

    16 min

  6. MAR 3

    6- When Motherhood Becomes Your Entire Identity: How to Feel Like Yourself Again

    Send us Fan Mail Tired of feeling like motherhood has swallowed your identity? Do you wonder if you’ll ever feel like yourself again outside of diapers, laundry, and sippy cups? Ever catch yourself asking, “Am I just here to teach my kids how to survive, or is there more for me?” In this episode, I get real about the struggle of losing yourself in motherhood and how to reclaim your sense of identity while fully loving your role as a mom. I share my personal journey—from feeling trapped in routines and exhaustion, to discovering practical ways to reconnect with myself, take small actions that bring momentum, and find joy in the everyday “string cheese moments.” You’ll hear how serving others outside your home, embracing your worth, and remembering that being a mom doesn’t limit your dreams can transform your perspective and energize your life. This episode is for any mom who wants to feel empowered, regain her sense of self, and show her children that motherhood and pursuing dreams can coexist beautifully. Get on the insider list with Mitch and get updates on the newest episodes, extra tips and little love notes to you inbox!  → www.faithfulmamarising.com Become part of a community of like-minded Mamas who know there's more to life than just living on fumes!  → Mindset for Moms and Marriage

    11 min

  7. FEB 24

    5- Why You’re Still Overwhelmed (And It’s Not Your Time Management)

    Send us Fan Mail Feeling overwhelmed… but telling yourself you “should” be grateful? Giving everything you’ve got—and still feeling like it’s never enough? Snapping at the people you love and wondering, “Why am I like this?” In this episode, we’re talking about the mental load no one sees and why overwhelm sneaks up on moms even when we love our lives and our families. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, unseen, or like you’re carrying more than your fair share, you’re not alone—and you’re not failing. I share a real moment from my own life that stopped me in my tracks and made me realize how much pressure I was putting on myself (it’s one of those “I can’t believe I’m admitting this” stories 😅). We talk about how perfectionism, unrealistic expectations, and trying to do it all quietly fuel burnout—and how small shifts in how you carry the load can start to make life feel lighter again. Get on the insider list with Mitch and get updates on the newest episodes, extra tips and little love notes to you inbox!  → www.faithfulmamarising.com Become part of a community of like-minded Mamas who know there's more to life than just living on fumes!  → Mindset for Moms and Marriage

    15 min

  8. FEB 17

    4- When You’re Tired, Mom, Are You Sabotaging Communication in Your Marriage? (Part 2)

    Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like you and your husband are missing each other emotionally since becoming parents? Catch yourself snapping, stewing, or silently keeping score, and then wondering why you still feel unsupported? Do you ever think, “I love this man… so why does talking to him feel so hard right now?” In this part two episode (check out Episode 3) Mitch pulls up a chair and gets honest about what really happens to communication in marriage when you’re tired, carrying the mental load, and just trying to survive motherhood. We’re talking resentment that sneaks in quietly, unspoken expectations, and those moments where you feel totally justified… but still end the day feeling disconnected. If you’ve ever thought, “Why am I the only one who notices what needs to be done?” or “I don’t want to nag, but I also can’t keep holding this in,” this episode is for you. You’ll walk away feeling seen, less alone, and hopeful that you and your husband can get back on the same team, even in this tired season. James: “Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.” Listen to part 1 of this episode:  Why Communication Breaks Down During Motherhood Get on the insider list with Mitch and get updates on the newest episodes, extra tips and little love notes to you inbox!  → www.faithfulmamarising.com Become part of a community of like-minded Mamas who know there's more to life than just living on fumes!  → Mindset for Moms and Marriage

    12 min
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Do you ever find yourself wondering, “What am I even doing with my life?”Do you put yourself in “time-out” just to catch a breath? Do you ever feel like you belong to everyone else—your husband, your kids, the chores, the commitments—and somewhere along the way, you stopped belonging to yourself? Well Mama, you are in the right place. Faithful Mama Rising is a faith-filled podcast for overwhelmed moms who are tired of living in survival mode and ready for calmer days, better rhythms, and fewer meltdowns—yours and theirs. This is where you’ll start feeling seen, supported, and grounded again… where you finally finish that book you started, make space for the devotional you keep meaning to open, and build routines you can actually stick to—without pressure or perfection. I’m Mitch—girl mama of two, wife to my hunk-o-hunk of lovin’ husband, Andrew, and a former Mom-ster who once lived knee-deep in overwhelm, resentment, and loneliness. For years, I believed the right checklist or perfect schedule would magically fix everything. But no amount of planning stopped the Mom-ster from returning—and it definitely didn’t help me feel supported or seen. Everything changed when I shifted my thinking, got honest about what wasn’t working, and finally asked God what He actually had for me. Through simple mindset shifts, faith-centered conversations, and practical tools, I learned how to release the pressure of the endless to-do list, ask for help, reconnect with myself, and—get this—be playful again. My lips literally remembered how to smile. And now? I’m here to walk this journey with you. If you’re ready to stop chasing quick fixes that only last three days, reclaim the woman God created you to be, and rise out of feeling stuck and into a life of grace, support, and purpose—these are the conversations for you. So fold the laundry—or don’t (honestly, it’s clean, that’s what matters)—and let’s get our change on.

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