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 facing
Biblical strategies for pursuing peace and calm (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12)
How to let go of comparing yourself to other moms and perfectionism
Practical systems for managing daily home and homeschool tasks
Why it’s okay to let some responsibilities go—temporarily or permanently
How to trust God and find peace in seasons that are out of your control
Chapters:
03:22 So many homeschool moms share a feeling of Overwhelm
05:39 How God Refined this Homeschool Mom to Speak on Overwhelm
06:35 Identifying Overwhelm - A Guide for Moms
07:10 Three Types of Overwhelm - And Three Responses
08:44 A prescription for beating Overwhelm
09:43 Mind Your Business
12:07 Your Life is Not Ordered Day-To-Day. It's Ordered in Much Smaller Increments
14:57 The Second Type of Overwhelm - Comparison
17:40 The Third Type of Overwhelm - Circumstances Outside of Your Control
19:25 Release These Things to God
21:58 Hope for the Overwhelmed Mom
25:24 Practical Steps for Conquering Overwhelm
25:30 Make a List
Recommended Resources:
Overwhelmed Mom: Quiet the Chaos, Mind What Matters, and Enjoy Your Life Again by Jamie Erickson
Homeschool Bravely: How to Squash Doubt, Trust God, and Teach Your Child with Confidence by Jamie Erickson
Holy Hygge: Creating a Place for People to Gather and the Gospel to Grow by Jamie Erickson
JamieErickson.com
Biblio-Files - Great books, vetted for your family
Mom to Mom Podcast with Jamie Erickson Kate Battistelli, and September McCarthy
Cindy West’s Homeschool Masterclass on Project-Based Learning
No Sweat Nature Study Podcast
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