About this episode
Feeling overwhelmed by homeschooling, motherhood, and life’s constant demands? You’re not alone! Join Cindy West as she welcomes Jamie Erickson, host of the Mom to Mom podcast and seasoned homeschool mom, to the SCHOOLHOUSE ROCKED PODCAST. Jamie shares her powerful testimony of overcoming seasons of chaos—whether from busy schedules, comparison, or heartbreaking life events.Together, they explore three root causes of overwhelm, the difference between daily chaos and bigger life crises, and biblical steps to regain calm and clarity. If you’re looking for encouragement and practical advice from moms who understand, this conversation is for you!What You’ll Learn:The three types of overwhelm and how to identify which you’re facingBiblical strategies for pursuing peace and calm (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12)How to let go of comparing yourself to other moms and perfectionismPractical systems for managing daily home and homeschool tasksWhy it’s okay to let some responsibilities go—temporarily or permanentlyHow to trust God and find peace in seasons that are out of your controlChapters:03:22 So many homeschool moms share a feeling of Overwhelm05:39 How God Refined this Homeschool Mom to Speak on Overwhelm06:35 Identifying Overwhelm - A Guide for Moms07:10 Three Types of Overwhelm - And Three Responses08:44 A prescription for beating Overwhelm09:43 Mind Your Business12:07 Your Life is Not Ordered Day-To-Day. It's Ordered in Much Smaller Increments14:57 The Second Type of Overwhelm - Comparison17:40 The Third Type of Overwhelm - Circumstances Outside of Your Control19:25 Release These Things to God21:58 Hope for the Overwhelmed Mom25:24 Practical Steps for Conquering Overwhelm25:30 Make a ListRecommended Resources:Overwhelmed Mom: Quiet the Chaos, Mind What Matters, and Enjoy Your Life Again by Jamie EricksonHomeschool Bravely: How to Squash Doubt, Trust God, and Teach Your Child with Confidence by Jamie EricksonHoly Hygge: Creating a Place for People to Gather and the Gospel to Grow by Jamie EricksonJamieErickson.comBiblio-Files - Great books, vetted for your familyMom to Mom Podcast with Jamie Erickson Kate Battistelli, and September McCarthy
