LDS Missionary Moms

By: Michelle Evans
  • Summary

  • Sending a missionary out can be a harrowing experience for mothers. From the emotions of getting them ready, to dropping them off at the MTC or the airport without a phone. This podcast is dedicated to the moms who are receiving disturbing emails from their missionaries, homesickness, trying to navigate learning a foreign language and so much more.
    We will be diving into the real issues MOMS face, provide some relieve that you are not alone.

    © 2024 LDS Missionary Moms
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Episodes
  • 52: Reflections and Intentions
    Dec 30 2024

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    As we settle into this in-between space between Christmas and New Year’s, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and realign. Today, we’ll dive into the practice of looking back at 2024—the wins, the challenges, and the lessons—and how it sets the stage for a purposeful and intentional 2025.

    In this episode, I share:
    🌟 The transformative power of reflecting on the past year.
    🌟 A simple process to recap your 2024, including how to use your calendar, photos, and journal as tools for memory and gratitude.
    🌟 My personal reflections from 2024: family milestones, hard moments, and unexpected lessons.
    🌟 How reflection deepens clarity, builds gratitude, boosts confidence, and provides direction for the year ahead.
    🌟 Tips for setting intentions that feel expansive, inspiring, and aligned with your true self.

    A Few Highlights from My 2024:
    💡 My youngest son’s senior wrestling journey and his humbling yet growth-filled second-place finish at State.
    💡 Sending a missionary to Zimbabwe and navigating the emotions of farewell, home MTC, and visa delays.
    💡 Personal milestones, including losing 30 pounds and embracing emotional growth through understanding my nervous system.
    💡 Navigating challenges like my mom’s cancer diagnosis and stroke, and the beautiful support that surfaced from family and friends.
    💡 Spiritual growth that deepened my testimony and allowed me to embrace the truth that my children have a Savior—and it’s not me.

    Practical Tools You’ll Learn:
    📝 The power of journaling for tracking growth, processing challenges, and celebrating wins.
    🌱 How to identify patterns in your life to guide your approach to the new year.
    🙏 Embracing gratitude as a tool for reframing hard moments and finding meaning in the mess.
    ✨ Writing letters of gratitude—to yourself, your missionary, or anyone who has impacted your journey.

    Intentions for 2025:
    As we look ahead, we’ll discuss setting intentions that feel aligned, inspiring, and expansive. Whether it’s focusing on personal health, deepening your spiritual practices, or exploring new possibilities (hello, “possibility walks”!), you’ll learn how to create goals that support long-term growth and joy.

    This episode is all about creating a pause, honoring the year behind us, and welcoming the year ahead with open arms and a heart full of gratitude.

    🎙 Listen in and take this reflective journey with me. Let’s make 2025 a year of intentional growth, meaningful experiences, and deep connection.

    👉 Join the conversation: Share your reflections and intentions in my Facebook group!

    Thank you for an incredible 2024, and I’ll see you next year! 💛

    Share your missionary stories where you agree to allow me to share them:
    michellesevans.coach@gmail.com

    Missionary Mom Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Missionary-Mom-Chronicles-Michelle-Evans/dp/B0CFZ9GZS8/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2FMSPY3SBZMDG&keywords=missionary+mom+journal&qid=1704483351&sprefix=missionary+mom+journa%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-4

    Meet with me for additional mission support. Book your free call: https://calendly.com/michellesevans-coach/consult-call

    Follow me on social media:

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/michelle_evans.life/
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    17 mins
  • 51: The Key to Peaceful Holidays
    Dec 23 2024

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    The holidays can be a beautiful time of connection and joy, but let’s be honest—sometimes family dynamics can be… tricky. If you’ve ever felt triggered, overwhelmed, or unsure how to navigate challenging conversations or behaviors, you’re not alone.

    In this episode, we’re exploring what you can control: yourself. I’ll teach you how to recognize your body’s nervous system responses, simple tools for regulating when you feel reactive, and how to set loving boundaries without guilt.

    You don’t have to fix anyone or change their behavior to feel peace this holiday season. You get to decide how you want to show up.

    If you’re ready to shift from chaos to calm and enjoy the holidays on your terms, this episode is for you.

    What You’ll Learn:

    • How to recognize when your nervous system is activated
    • Simple tools to calm your body in the moment
    • How to set healthy, loving boundaries
    • The power of focusing on what you can control

    Share your missionary stories where you agree to allow me to share them:
    michellesevans.coach@gmail.com

    Missionary Mom Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Missionary-Mom-Chronicles-Michelle-Evans/dp/B0CFZ9GZS8/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2FMSPY3SBZMDG&keywords=missionary+mom+journal&qid=1704483351&sprefix=missionary+mom+journa%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-4

    Meet with me for additional mission support. Book your free call: https://calendly.com/michellesevans-coach/consult-call

    Follow me on social media:

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/michelle_evans.life/
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082926154445

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    13 mins
  • 50: Faith Journeys: Trusting God with Those We Love
    Dec 16 2024

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    Fifty episodes—what a milestone! I want to take a moment to thank each of you for being here, for listening, and for creating this incredible community.

    To mark this special occasion, I’m opening up and sharing a deeply personal journey—my faith journey. This is a story of questioning, struggle, healing, and rediscovery, and I hope that it brings you peace and clarity, especially if you or someone you love is navigating a similar path.

    In this episode, I dive into:

    • My breaking point: grappling with feelings of unworthiness, guilt, and a high-demand religion.
    • The impact of my children stepping away from the church and how that challenged my belief system.
    • Wrestling with difficult topics like church history, polygamy, and patriarchy—and why I decided to stop carrying the weight of those struggles.
    • How a loving, healing Christ changed everything for me.
    • Practical steps I took to find peace in my faith journey: setting boundaries, giving myself grace, and reconstructing my testimony.

    If you’re struggling to support a loved one who’s questioning or stepping away from the faith, I share:

    • How to create safety by listening with curiosity and without judgment.
    • Why you don’t need to have all the answers.
    • The importance of prayer—not to change them, but to trust God with their journey.

    Faith journeys are not crises; they’re evolutions. If you or someone you love is questioning their faith, this episode will remind you that growth can be messy and beautiful all at once—and that it’s okay to not have it all figured out.

    Make sure to listen until the end, where I share tips for being supportive, staying anchored in your own faith, and trusting God with the ones you love most.

    Resources mentioned:

    • Come As You Are by Samuel Norton
    • The Chosen series

    Let me know your thoughts on this episode—I’d love to hear how it resonates with you. And don’t forget to tune in next week as we dive into strategies for dealing with difficult people during the holidays!

    Thank you for being here, and here’s to continuing this journey together.

    Warmly,
    Michelle

    Share your missionary stories where you agree to allow me to share them:
    michellesevans.coach@gmail.com

    Missionary Mom Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Missionary-Mom-Chronicles-Michelle-Evans/dp/B0CFZ9GZS8/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2FMSPY3SBZMDG&keywords=missionary+mom+journal&qid=1704483351&sprefix=missionary+mom+journa%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-4

    Meet with me for additional mission support. Book your free call: https://calendly.com/michellesevans-coach/consult-call

    Follow me on social media:

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/michelle_evans.life/
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082926154445

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    26 mins

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