The Old Umma Club

The Old Umma Club
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  • Parenting

Bare-it-all conversations between two "old" Korean-American women who became mothers in their 30s and left their full-time careers to become stay-at-home moms in their “geriatric years." Join their talks about faith, motherhood, marriage, community, and everything in between.

  1. 6d ago

    Season 2, Ep 5: How Then Do We Discipline? (Part II)

    In Part II of our discipline series, we move from theory into real life: How then do we discipline our kids? What actually happens in the moment—when your child is melting down in a grocery store, when you’re overstimulated and drained, or when your own fears and assumptions take over? In this episode, we wrestle with: The two major “camps” in parenting (sin-focused vs. connection-focused)How we read our children's behavior impacts our discipline methodsHow fear and anxiety shape the way we discipline The difference between willful disobedience and a tired, dysregulated child Discouragement in discipline methods that seem to see little fruitThe challenge of staying calm and consistentThis is a conversation about the real, messy moments: public meltdowns, overreactions, repair, and the slow process of learning to parent rather than to react. We want to get to know our Ummas! You can find Sophia and Joyce:  Instagram: @theoldummaclub Email: theoldummaclub@gmail.com Music credits: "Life of Riley" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    1h 9m

  2. Jun 1

    Season 2, Ep 4: Disciplining Our Kids...What Does That Mean? (Part I)

    Discipline is one of the hardest parts of parenting. But first, what does the word "discipline" even mean? Because when we first discussed this topic, each of us had a different interpretation of it.  In this episode, we share how our own childhood experiences of discipline have shaped our philosophy about "discipline" and the way we respond to our kids today. We talk about fear-based obedience, the oft-quoted "spare the rod, hate the child" verse in Proverbs 13:24, the generational chains we’re trying to break—and the ones we still fall into.  This is a candid, personal conversation about unlearning, relearning, and trying to discipline differently than we were disciplined. We want to get to know our Ummas! You can find Sophia and Joyce:  Instagram: @theoldummaclub Email: theoldummaclub@gmail.com Music credits: "Life of Riley" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    1h 5m

  3. May 25

    Season 2, Ep 3: The Evolution of Our Needs and Desires

    Have your needs actually decreased in motherhood—or have they just changed? Or perhaps it's how you've changed? In this episode, we discuss how our needs and desires have shifted over time with each additional kid, touching on:  What's the difference between a "need" and a "desire"? The tension between caring for ourselves and pouring out for others  How our expectations of rest, productivity, and fulfillment have evolved  How even what we need from our husbands have changed How the changes triggered an identity loss, self doubt, lonelinessThis is a conversation about identity, growth, loss, and the surprising ways our hearts change in different seasons. Perhaps with  a little identity crisis sprinkled in here and there. We want to get to know our Ummas! You can find Sophia and Joyce:  Instagram: @theoldummaclub Email: theoldummaclub@gmail.com Music credits: "Life of Riley" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    1h 2m

  4. May 18

    Season 2, Ep 2: Which Transition Is the Hardest?

    We've all wondered: Which transition is actually the hardest—going from 0 to 1, 1 to 2, or 2 to 3? News Flash: Each stage comes with its special spice!  In this episode, we compare notes from our own experiences and get honest about what each stage really feels like. From the identity shock of becoming a mom for the first time, to the emotional and logistical chaos of adding more kids, we break down the unique challenges of each transition.  Why 0→1 can feel like a complete shock to the system How 1→2 shifts your expectations (and your priorities)  Why 2→3 might be the most chaotic… but also the most confidentIf you're pregnant right now, or considering adding another child, or looking for fellow mothers to relate to, this episode is for you. We want to get to know our Ummas! You can find Sophia and Joyce:  Instagram: @theoldummaclub Email: theoldummaclub@gmail.com Music credits: "Life of Riley" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    46 min

  5. May 11

    Season 2, Ep 1: What God is Working in Us (Mom Rage, Dysregulation, and Breaking Generational Chains)

    Season 2 begins with an extremely vulnerable conversation on what God is working on in us right now-- primarily, mom rage. This isn’t a polished “we’ve figured it all out” conversation. It’s a raw, vulnerable and honest one about sanctification in real time—messy, humbling, and ultimately hopeful. In this episode, we talk about identifying our triggers, learning how to regulate our emotions, dealing with the shame and guilt when we fail-- and what it looks like to wrestle through all this mess with God.  If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing in motherhood, or thought you're the only one dealing with mom rage, and wondered if God is enough, this episode is for you. We want to get to know our Ummas! You can find Sophia and Joyce:  Instagram: @theoldummaclub Email: theoldummaclub@gmail.com Music credits: "Life of Riley" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    1h 17m

  6. Season 2 Trailer

    We're Back! Season 2 Prelude

    We are BACK, Ummas! Season 1 was all about establishing our foundations and core pillars, introducing the world to what The Old Umma Club is all about. Season 2 is where we dive into the thick of it all. Listen to the prelude to hear our life updates and what this upcoming season holds! We want to get to know our Ummas! You can find Sophia and Joyce:  Instagram: @theoldummaclub Email: theoldummaclub@gmail.com Music credits: "Life of Riley" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    20 min

  7. 12/22/2025

    Ep 8: Community

    Our last episode of season 1 ends with a much-needed discussion on building community in this busy, lonely modern age.  Joyce and Sophia talk about why community is a pillar of The Old Umma Club, what community is, how they met and built community, and what the challenges are in building community at this season of life. We want to get to know our Ummas! You can find Sophia and Joyce:  Instagram: @theoldummaclub Email: theoldummaclub@gmail.com Music credits: "Life of Riley" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    52 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    Ep 7: Culture Clash in Marriage

    Part 2 on Marriage, because apparently we have a lot to say on this subject, and it's an important one.  Joyce and Sophia talk about the subtle cultural clashes in their marriage and how that influences marriage conflicts, and how they're learning to manage those conflicts better. This is a rather transparent episode. We want to get to know our Ummas! You can find Sophia and Joyce:  Instagram: @theoldummaclub Email: theoldummaclub@gmail.com Music credits: "Life of Riley" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    51 min
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Bare-it-all conversations between two "old" Korean-American women who became mothers in their 30s and left their full-time careers to become stay-at-home moms in their “geriatric years." Join their talks about faith, motherhood, marriage, community, and everything in between.

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  • Creator
    The Old Umma Club
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Old Umma Club
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