Motherhood Is a Calling, Not Your Identity with Guest Karissa King

Hey Mama,Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “Who even am I anymore besides Mom?” You’re not alone, and there is real hope.In this encouraging episode, I sit down with Karissa King of Dear Young Married Couple. Karissa is a licensed marriage and family therapist, co-host of the Dear Young Married Couple podcast, and a wife and mama. We talk about what it looks like to find your identity as a woman in Christ when motherhood has become the loudest (and sometimes only) thing you feel like you are.We get honest about how easy it is to disappear into the role of mom, how that can quietly feed resentment, burnout, and even anger, and why our deepest identity was never meant to rest on how well our kids are doing or how much they still need us. Karissa shares from her life as a wife, mom, and woman with a calling beyond the home, and how staying rooted in who God says you are makes you a more present wife and mama.If you’ve been feeling lost in your season, wondering who you are now that your kids don’t need you the same way, or wrestling with guilt for wanting something that is just yours, this conversation is for you. You’ll walk away reminded that you are a daughter of God first and that motherhood is a beautiful calling, not your entire identity.Grab your coffee (even if it’s cold and reheated) and press play. You’ll finish this episode feeling seen, steadied, and more rooted in who you already are in Christ.If this episode blessed you, please like, subscribe, rate, and review so we can help more hurting mamas find hope and restoration in their motherhood journey!Karissa’s Links:Website: dearyoungmarriedcouple.comFree Resource: Lies We Tell OurselvesInstagram: @dearyoungmarriedcouplePodcast: Dear Young Married CoupleBook: Dear Young Married Couple - on Amazon!Sponsor:The Motherhood Restored ProgramQuestions, thoughts, feedback? Send me a text!Connect with Natalie:Natalie’s Website: nataliehixson.comInstagram: instagram.com/angrymamacoachFacebook: facebook.com/angrymamacoachYouTube: @angrymamacoachAmazon: Natalie HixsonAcknowledgements:Producer and editor: Natalie HixsonMusic: Simon Reid www.simonreidmusic.com

Hey Mama,This is a special episode. My first book is out on Amazon now!!!Lord, Why Did You Give Me These Children?! A faith-based approach to overcoming mom anger.This one is for the mama who’s ever whispered—or shouted—“Lord, why did You give me these children if I can’t take care of them the way I’m supposed to?”That was my cry after a night I still remember: screaming at my four-year-old through a closed door while nursing my second daughter. I took her to a therapist sure she was the problem. The therapist said the child was normal for her age. I was the one who needed help.That sentence wrecked me. And it saved me.This book is not a five-step chart and it is not “just take a breath.” It is the journey the Lord walked me through when willpower failed—shame, triggers, repentance without self-hatred, and how God restores what anger has damaged.Heart change comes from the Holy Spirit, not a better morning routine.“For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.” — Philippians 2:13Get the book Search Lord, Why Did You Give Me These Children by Natalie Hixson on Amazon, or use this link!Would you do two things?If this named something you’ve never said out loud, get the book and read it with a pen. Don’t rush it.If the Lord has already begun restoring you, leave an honest Amazon review—not a fluffy one. Other mamas need to know they are not crazy and they are not alone.Thank you so much for your love, support, and prayers. Enjoy the book!Questions, thoughts, feedback? Send me a text!Connect with Natalie:Natalie’s Website: nataliehixson.comInstagram: instagram.com/angrymamacoachFacebook: facebook.com/angrymamacoachYouTube: @angrymamacoachAmazon: Natalie HixsonAcknowledgements:Producer and editor: Natalie HixsonMusic: Simon Reid www.simonreidmusic.com

Are you a mama who feels lonely in motherhood even when you’re surrounded by people? You’re not alone, and there is real hope.In this encouraging episode, I sit down with Jamie O’Neal, founder and CEO of The Mom Walk Collective, to talk about how a simple walk turned into a nationwide movement helping hundreds of thousands of moms find friendship and authentic community. Jamie shares her own story of postpartum loneliness, asking God what to do next, and how serving other moms has been part of her healing.We talk about the power of real-life connection, why isolation can fuel overwhelm and anger, and how God can use even our loneliest seasons to build something beautiful. Jamie reminds us that motherhood was never meant to be done alone and that sometimes the next step is simply showing up for a walk.If you’ve been craving true community, feeling isolated, or wondering if God can redeem the hard seasons, this episode is for you. You’ll walk away encouraged and reminded that you were never meant to do this alone.Grab your coffee (even if it’s cold and reheated) and press play. You’ll finish this episode feeling less alone and more hopeful.If this episode blessed you, please like, subscribe, rate, and review so we can help more hurting mamas find hope and restoration in their motherhood journey!Jamie's Links:themomwalkcollective.comFollow The Mom Walk Collective on Instagram @themomwalkcoFollow Jamie on Instagram @jamieeastonnSponsor:The Motherhood Restored ProgramQuestions, thoughts, feedback? Send me a text!Connect with Natalie:Natalie’s Website: nataliehixson.comInstagram: instagram.com/angrymamacoachFacebook: facebook.com/angrymamacoachYouTube: @angrymamacoachAmazon: Natalie HixsonAcknowledgements:Producer and editor: Natalie HixsonMusic: Simon Reid www.simonreidmusic.com

Are you a mama who has walked through challenging seasons of personal brokenness, marriage struggle, or family pain… and wondered if restoration was even possible?In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my husband to look back on the road of restoration that led to our oldest daughter’s wedding. We talk about the healing God did in our own hearts and in our marriage long before we ever watched her walk down the aisle. We reflect on the years of praying for God’s will, the quiet work of surrender, and the unexpected blessing of standing together as healed parents on her wedding day.We share honestly about what it was like to walk through our own healing journeys, how that transformation shaped the way we parented and loved each other, and the deep gratitude we feel watching God’s faithfulness unfold in our daughter’s story. This is a conversation about hope, about the long road of restoration, and about trusting that God is always working even when we can’t yet see the wedding at the end of the path.If you’re in a season of waiting, healing, or simply needing to be reminded that God restores what feels broken, this episode is for you. You’ll walk away encouraged that the road of restoration is real, and that God is faithful to finish what He starts.Grab your coffee and press play. You’ll finish this episode feeling hopeful and reminded that healing is possible.If this episode blessed you, please like, subscribe, rate, and review so we can help more mamas find hope and restoration in their motherhood journey!Bible Verses Referenced:Psalm 112:2Proverbs 20:7Romans 4:17Proverbs 18:21Sponsor:The Motherhood Restored ProgramQuestions, thoughts, feedback? Send me a text!Connect with Natalie:Natalie’s Website: nataliehixson.comInstagram: instagram.com/angrymamacoachFacebook: facebook.com/angrymamacoachYouTube: @angrymamacoachAmazon: Natalie HixsonAcknowledgements:Producer and editor: Natalie HixsonMusic: Simon Reid www.simonreidmusic.com

Are you a mama walking through chronic pain or invisible illness while trying to love your husband and kids well? You’re not alone, and there is real hope.In this raw and encouraging episode, I sit down with author and disability advocate Sydney Anne Bennett to talk about her journey with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Just weeks after her honeymoon, Sydney’s life changed dramatically as she began experiencing daily seizures, chronic pain, and mobility challenges while stepping into motherhood.Sydney shares honestly about how chronic pain affects emotional processing in marriage and with her kids, the guilt and grief that come with it, and what it looks like to keep showing up as a wife and mom even when your body won’t cooperate. We talk about releasing mom guilt, redefining “good motherhood,” and holding onto faith when life feels broken.If you battle invisible illness, chronic pain, fear, or feel alone in your suffering, this episode is for you. You’ll walk away with practical hope and biblical truth that points you toward real restoration.Grab your coffee (even if it’s cold and reheated) and press play. You’ll finish this episode feeling encouraged and less alone.If this episode blessed you, please like, subscribe, rate, and review so we can help more hurting mamas find hope and restoration in their motherhood journey!Sydney's Links:sydneyannebennett.comGrab Sydney Anne's Book HERE!Follow Sydney Anne on Instagram @the.annegirlSponsor:The Motherhood Restored ProgramQuestions, thoughts, feedback? Send me a text!Connect with Natalie:Natalie’s Website: nataliehixson.comInstagram: instagram.com/angrymamacoachFacebook: facebook.com/angrymamacoachYouTube: @angrymamacoachAmazon: Natalie HixsonAcknowledgements:Producer and editor: Natalie HixsonMusic: Simon Reid www.simonreidmusic.com

Hey Mama! Have you ever felt disconnected from your child because of past mom rage? You’re not alone. In this encouraging solo episode, Healing the Bond Mom Rage Broke With Your Child, we’re diving into how to rebuild that precious mother-child relationship through prayer, humility, repentance, and the grace of Jesus. A mom recently shared: “Sometimes, because of the mom rage I’ve felt with my daughter, I don’t feel as connected with her. I’d love any recommendations on how to foster our relationship so as she gets older, we’re both not feeling that.” If this resonates with you, this episode is for you. We talk about starting with prayer to heal hearts first, the important mindset shift from forcing friendship to modeling Jesus, practical ways to reconnect at every age, and how to repair quickly after blow-ups. You’ll walk away with real hope, biblical truth, and simple next steps to restore connection. Grab your coffee and press play—you’ll finish this episode feeling encouraged, equipped, and ready to take one small step toward healing. Please like, subscribe, rate, review, and share so we can help more discouraged and angry mamas find hope and restoration in their motherhood journey! Motherhood Restored – 10-week group coaching programThe next group starts July 13th, 2026!Click HERE for the details and to apply for the program!Links Mentioned:Life with an Angry Mom: Interview with Natalie’s Oldest DaughterCan You Over Apologize to Your Kids? Natalie’s Oldest Daughter Answers Your QuestionsQuestions, thoughts, feedback? Send me a text!Connect with Natalie:Natalie’s Website: nataliehixson.comInstagram: instagram.com/angrymamacoachFacebook: facebook.com/angrymamacoachYouTube: @angrymamacoachAmazon: Natalie HixsonAcknowledgements:Producer and editor: Natalie HixsonMusic: Simon Reid www.simonreidmusic.com

Hey Mama!Are you carrying resentment toward your own mom and noticing how it’s affecting your parenting? In this powerful solo episode, Forgiveness That Heals Your Parenting, we’re diving deep into how true forgiveness can set you free and transform your home.A mom recently shared with me: “I have realized lately that I do think I have some resentment towards my mom. In some ways, I blame her for my parenting challenges.” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. We talk about why unforgiveness fuels anger and burnout, how to develop real empathy and compassion, and what it actually looks like to fully release past hurts.You’ll learn practical tools for validating your feelings, stopping the cycle of reactivity with your kids, and walking in the freedom Jesus offers. We also answer common questions about forgiveness and share a simple but powerful homework assignment from Scripture.Grab your coffee and press play, you’ll finish this episode feeling lighter, more hopeful, and equipped to forgive.Please like, subscribe, rate, review, and share so we can help other discouraged and angry mamas find hope and restoration in their motherhood journey!Resources & Links:Free Trigger Tracker – Download here! You’ll also be notified when the next 30-Day Reset and Motherhood Restored program opens!Motherhood Restored – 10-week group coaching program opening JulyHow to Calm Anger in the Moment - SIT & PrayQuestions, thoughts, feedback? Send me a text!Connect with Natalie:Natalie’s Website: nataliehixson.comInstagram: instagram.com/angrymamacoachFacebook: facebook.com/angrymamacoachYouTube: @angrymamacoachAmazon: Natalie HixsonAcknowledgements:Producer and editor: Natalie HixsonMusic: Simon Reid www.simonreidmusic.com

Are you an angry, exhausted mama who feels stuck in the cycle of “I’ll be a better mom tomorrow… but tomorrow never comes”? You’re not alone, and there is real hope.In this encouraging episode, I sit down with best-selling author and pastor’s wife Rhonda Stoppe to talk about her powerful new book, Moms of the Bible. Rhonda shares her own raw motherhood struggles with anger, hormones, and challenging moments (including the vulnerable time she told her daughter to “shut up”), and we explore the real, flawed, and faithful moms of Scripture who show us that God can still use imperfect mothers to raise world-changers.If you battle rage, guilt, shame, or feel scared and alone in your anger, this episode is for you. You’ll walk away with practical hope and biblical truth that leads toward real restoration.Grab your coffee (even if it’s cold and reheated) and press play. You’ll finish this episode feeling encouraged and less alone.If this episode blessed you, please like, subscribe, rate, and review so we can help more angry and overwhelmed mamas find hope and restoration in their motherhood journey!Rhonda's Links:www.rhondastoppe.comGrab Rhonda's Book HERE!Follow Rhonda on Instagram @rhondastoppeSponsor:The Motherhood Restored ProgramQuestions, thoughts, feedback? Send me a text!Connect with Natalie:Natalie’s Website: nataliehixson.comInstagram: instagram.com/angrymamacoachFacebook: facebook.com/angrymamacoachYouTube: @angrymamacoachAmazon: Natalie HixsonAcknowledgements:Producer and editor: Natalie HixsonMusic: Simon Reid www.simonreidmusic.com

Hey Mama!Are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and like motherhood is nothing like you expected? In this Season 3 premiere episode, I’m sharing a powerful truth that completely changed my perspective and my home: Motherhood is not for your convenience.We open God’s Word to discover why God created motherhood in the first place, what His real purpose is for us as moms, and how shifting from “this should make my life easier” to God’s design brings freedom from anger, burnout, and overwhelm.You’ll hear Biblical examples, real-life honesty about interruptions, exhaustion, and training little sinful hearts, plus the beautiful truth that we love God by loving and serving our families.Grab your coffee (cold and reheated counts) and press play, you’ll finish this episode feeling encouraged, refreshed, and more surrendered to the Lord.Please like, subscribe, rate, review, and share so we can help other discouraged and angry mamas find hope and restoration in their motherhood journey!Resources & Links:Free Trigger Tracker – Download here! (You’ll also be notified when the next 30-Day Reset and Motherhood Restored program opens!)Motherhood Restored – 10-week group coaching program opening JulyCan I Be a Proverbs 31 Mama? - Episode 35Natalie's Story Out of Destructive Anger - Episode 1Questions, thoughts, feedback? Send me a text!Questions, thoughts, feedback? Send me a text!Connect with Natalie:Natalie’s Website: nataliehixson.comInstagram: instagram.com/angrymamacoachFacebook: facebook.com/angrymamacoachYouTube: @angrymamacoachAmazon: Natalie HixsonAcknowledgements:Producer and editor: Natalie HixsonMusic: Simon Reid www.simonreidmusic.com

Hey Mama! Are you feeling like your house, schedule, and heart are all bursting at the seams? In this episode, I’m chatting with Diane Boden, host of the Minimalist Moms podcast, about how living with less can give overwhelmed mamas more calm, more joy, and more room for what truly matters.You better believe we bring processing emotions into this topic! We talk about simple ways to start decluttering when everything feels too much, how to let go of sentimental items without drowning in guilt, how to help our kids clean up, real stories of moms who found that less stuff actually helped them handle big emotions and surprise triggers better, all through the lens of Christ!Grab your coffee (cold and reheated counts) and press play — you’ll finish this episode feeling lighter while surrendering all to the Lord.Please like, subscribe, rate, review, and share so we can help other mamas who are feeling stuck in their screen-time battles and parenting burnout find joy in their motherhood journey!Diane's Links:www.minimalistmomspodcast.comwww.instagram.com/minimalistmomspodcastSponsor:Plan to Eat - click here for your FREE trial and 20% off your first annual subscription!Questions, thoughts, feedback? Send me a text!Questions, thoughts, feedback? Send me a text!Connect with Natalie:Natalie’s Website: nataliehixson.comInstagram: instagram.com/angrymamacoachFacebook: facebook.com/angrymamacoachYouTube: @angrymamacoachAmazon: Natalie HixsonAcknowledgements:Producer and editor: Natalie HixsonMusic: Simon Reid www.simonreidmusic.com