Motherhood is not a formula with Abbie of M is for Mama

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There’s something deeply sacred about pouring your life into your children—even when it’s messy, exhausting, and far from picture-perfect. In this heartfelt conversation with Abbie Halberstadt, we talk about the high calling of motherhood and why it’s worth investing in, even when the fruit takes years to see. From cultural messages that dismiss the value of family life to the myth that good parenting guarantees easy outcomes, Abbie offers gentle wisdom, honest stories, and so much encouragement for moms in every season. If you’ve ever questioned whether the hard work is worth it, this one will remind you just how meaningful it really is. - Family trip to Hawaii and what travel looks like with kids of all ages - Why Abbie’s new book You Bet Your Stretch Marks speaks to weary moms - The cultural narrative that says motherhood is misery—and Abbie’s response - Toddler chaos, twin struggles, and the hope that came years later - Letting go of formulas and trusting God with the outcome - When parenting teens and adults doesn’t look like you imagined - Speaking truth with grace—why personal experience isn’t a prerequisite for offering wisdom - Balancing littles and bigs—Abbie’s top tips for rhythms that work - Thoughts on “me time,” rest, and what really recharges a mom - Personality-driven homemaking—permission to do what fits you Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible! Azure Standard is a family-owned company dedicated to providing you with high quality, affordable organic, natural, and non-GMO groceries, health, and household products. Place your order at https://www.azurestandard.com/ and use the code SIMPLE15 to receive 15% off your purchase. This promotion is only available for the first-time Azure customer order with a minimum of $100 order (orders to drop locations only). One time use per customer. RESOURCES Listen to Abbie’s previous appearances on Simple Farmhouse Life: - Episode 247: Breaking Down Popular Narratives in Motherhood https://youtu.be/46Z5x4F8AyQ - Episode 197: Be a Countercultural Mom: Finding Joy, Peace, and Purpose in All Seasons of Motherhood https://youtu.be/rtEd87VsX4w - Episode 112: Getting it all Done, Setting Priorities, Rebelling Against Mediocre Motherhood https://youtu.be/aXauQbaC8_I - Episode 80: Chatting potty training, baby sleep, overwhelm and seasons of life with Abbie https://youtu.be/fe53Dd2jUQE Check out Abbie’s books: - Preorder You Bet Your Stretch Marks https://www.amazon.com/dp/0736986774/?tag=fivedays5ways-20&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacoQd_KBVSGvNqTvygQYSaACakSAXqKPA19dEWd1BD-DlyBet--x9FDqkWe7w_aem_gDVG3t4GRRgEWYN44VlLgw - Hard is Not the Same Thing as Bad https://misformama.net/hard-is-not-the-same-thing-as-bad - M is for Mama https://misformama.net/book Grab Abbie’s free resources: - A Seven-Time Mama’s Best Tips for Sleep-Training Babies https://misformama.net/2015/02/a-six-time-mamas-best-tips-for-sleep-training-babies.html - The Penny Reward System eBook https://misformama.net/penny-reward-system-2 - The Gentleness Challenge eBook https://misformama.net/product/the-gentleness-challenge-ebook Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube https://bit.ly/farmhouseyoutubemasterclass Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course http://bit.ly/simplesourdoughcourse Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series https://bit.ly/simplesewingcourse Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy https://bit.ly/farmhouseyoutubecourse Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook https://homesteadliving.com/daily-sourdough/?utm_source=farmhouseonboone&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=SRD CONNECT Abbie Halberstadt of M is for Mama Website: https://misformama.net/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/M.is.for.Mama/ Podcast: https://pod.link/1664528555 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m.is.for.mama.official Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone Blog: https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FarmhouseonBoone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmhouseonboone/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farmhouseonboone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/farmhouseonboone/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/farmhouseonboone/_created/ Do you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you’d like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: http://bit.ly/SFLquestions. GET MORE FROM THIS EPISODE Listen to this podcast episode: https://pod.link/1494284839 View full show notes on the blog: https://simplefarmhouselifepodcast.com/2025/05/27/the-long-view-of-faithful-motherhood-teens-toddlers-trust-abbie-halberstadt-of-m-is-for-mama-episode-291/