Today on the Joyfully Her Podcast, we’re joined by the incredible Jasmine Kilgore of Creative Direction! From full-time homeschooling to building a thriving agency, Jasmine opens up about the real behind-the-scenes of living out your purpose in both motherhood and the marketplace.

If you’ve ever wrestled with balancing your calling, your kids, and your mental health—while keeping your faith front and center—this conversation will speak right to your heart. 💛✨

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"I felt like a shell of myself, numb. Who am I? What is this?" These devastating questions haunted me after the birth of my daughter nine years ago. As a mother and Christian therapist who survived postpartum depression, I'm pulling back the curtain on maternal mental health struggles that 80% of new mothers experience but few discuss openly.

The staggering reality is that suicide remains one of the leading causes of death during the postpartum period. Yet the stigma surrounding maternal mental health keeps countless women suffering in silence, afraid to admit they're struggling, worried about judgment, or terrified their children might be taken away. I know these fears firsthand – at my six-week checkup, I wasn't honest on my depression screening, prolonging my suffering unnecessarily.

Beyond the typical "baby blues" that last 2-3 weeks, about 30% of mothers experience perinatal mood and anxiety disorders that require support. Risk factors include family history, traumatic births, lack of social support, past trauma, and relationship problems. These conditions manifest not just as depression but also anxiety, OCD behaviors, and in rare but serious cases, postpartum psychosis requiring immediate medical attention.

When left untreated, these conditions affect everything – from bonding with your baby to your marriage relationship. I remember hiding in my closet, crying and praying for help when the isolation became too much. This transition to motherhood, what experts call "matrescence," deserves the same preparation and support as other major life transitions.

If you're struggling, please ask yourself: How different would your experience be if you prioritized your wellness today? What if you shared your heart with God and connected with safe people who can support you? The journey through maternal mental health challenges isn't one you should walk alone. Share this episode with a mother who might need to hear she's not alone, and join our community as we continue exploring motherhood honestly together.

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Feeling overwhelmed by the invisible workload of motherhood? You're not alone. Modern mothers complete an average of 15 hours of unpaid, unnoticed labor every week, and society often pushes us to pack in even more. But what if the solution isn't adding tasks but creating systems that truly support who you are?

In this transformative episode, Christian therapist Nicole Gabrielle reveals science-backed approaches to establishing balance through effective systems. Discover how habit stacking can help new routines stick with 80% less effort and why time blocking might be the game-changer your daily schedule needs. The research is clear: our brains crave routine, and when we honor that need while aligning our activities with our deepest values, everything changes.

Beyond practical strategies, Nicole addresses the spiritual component of balance, challenging listeners to examine whether they're following societal pressures or God's vision of success. She shares powerful insights about self-compassion, explaining how extending grace to yourself actually reduces stress hormones and improves your overall wellbeing. The myth of perfect balance gets dismantled as Nicole offers a refreshing perspective on motherhood as a mindful juggling act rather than an impossible standard of perfection.

Whether you're drowning in overwhelm or simply seeking more intentionality in your days, this episode provides both the practical tools and the spiritual encouragement to create systems that honor your season of life. Ready to transform your approach to motherhood? Listen now, and don't forget to subscribe for our upcoming episode on the fascinating physiological changes of "mom brain" and how they impact your daily life.

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