Get Ready to Break Free of Self-Doubt and Shame – 220

08/15/23 • 32 min

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Would you say you’re confident? Or would it be more accurate to say that you experience flickers of self-doubt now and again? If you said the latter, you’re not alone.

This week, Darlene Brock and Julie Bender discuss the plague of self-doubt and shame we face as women, and how we get caught in the trap of comparison. They break down the most common areas we struggle with, including feeling too old; feeling too young; wondering if we’re good enough; feeling burdened by our pasts; and more, and share ways to identify your strengths (rather than focus on your perceived weaknesses).

If you’re looking to break free of self-doubt, embarrassment and shame, this is the right place to find hope.

Quote of the episode:

“We love to tell other people they’re equal and valuable, but what about us?” —Darlene Brock

Resources

Mentions:

—Ask Dr. Zoe – 6 Steps to Transform Your Self-Talk
—From Living on the Streets to Finding Redemption with Laila Schell – 218
—My Parents’ Murder-Suicide and the Road to Forgiveness with Tracy Brandt – 208

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Would you say you’re confident? Or would it be more accurate to say that you experience flickers of self-doubt now and again? If you said the latter, you’re not alone.

If you’re looking to break free of self-doubt, embarrassment and shame, this is the right place to find hope.

Quote of the episode:

“We love to tell other people they’re equal and valuable, but what about us?” —Darlene Brock

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Your Back to School Strategy: Life Lessons and Daily Hacks – 219

Just like that, summer is wrapping up and the next school year is around the corner. As a mom, maybe you’re breathing a sigh of relief, knowing you’ll gain a few hours back in the day where you won’t be pestered (we get it!). Or maybe you’re a bit apprehensive—you don’t know what’s in the curriculum this year, whether your child will get along with their teacher, or what they’ll hear from other students. No matter which feeling you identify with, this episode of This Grit and Grace Life will help you feel more at ease in the new school year.

Darlene Brock and Julie Bender chat through everything you need for a strong back to school strategy, from getting your kids out the door faster in the morning and establishing a routine, to preparing them for new (and potentially divisive) information and people they might not get along with. You’ll learn how to help them respond to any situation with respect, dignity and critical thinking—the ultimate lesson for school and life.

Quote of the episode:

“You are the parent. There’s no one in your child’s life... that has the same influence and impact in their lives as you do.” —Darlene Brock

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Mentions:

—How Do We Embrace Truth in a Radically Shifting Culture? – 215

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If You Feel Alone as a Single Mom, Listen to This with Kim Breuninger – 221

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Being a single mom is challenging, and many times, moms enter this season of life unexpectedly.

This was the case for Grit and Grace Life writer Kim Breuninger, who struggled with feeling responsible for her first husband’s happiness as a young married couple with three children. Disagreements weren’t uncommon as Kim tried to find a balance between being an honorable wife and making sacrifices she never expected. Then, during dinner on the night of their 10th anniversary, her husband dropped a bomb that shattered their marriage and suddenly left Kim a single mom.

In this podcast episode, Kim sits down with Darlene Brock and Julie Bender to share the challenges she faced raising her three boys in the years after her marriage fell apart.

Now, decades later and remarried, Kim is able to look back on that season of life and offer hope and sage advice for those who feel alone as a single mom, including how to surround yourself with a helpful, loving support group; the importance of implementing and keeping a structure for your kids; the promise of “waiting well” before pursuing a new relationship; and more. She also offers advice for friends and family of single moms, from what not to say to the best ways to be a safe place and listening ear.

Kim Breuninger believes everyone has a story, we’re all looking for something more, and we all need help to get there. She’s a personal growth enthusiast who journeys with others as they move toward spiritual and emotional character development. Recently retired from 30 years of full-time ministry to women, her story continues in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

Kim loves to write, teach, and speak. She’s also a volunteer counselor for Respero.org and a qualified Townsend Leadership Coach. Kim’s husband and best friend Dave is also retired from full-time ministry. They’ve joyfully raised their blended family of five and are overly attached to their nine exceptional grandchildren. They enjoy all the biking, hiking, and year-round sports the outdoors offers.