# Episode 147: My Mother’s Day Gift to You 💐💐—You Need to Hear This (with Sharon Mankin)

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Published: 2026-05-06T10:00:39+00:00
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## Resource

Happy Mother’s Day week, friends. Truly—sending you lots of love this week. 💐 Now before I say anything else… I implore you to listen to this episode. Consider this your Mother’s Day gift from me. It is that good. Like sit-in-the-car-after-it-ends-because-you-need-a-minute good. I sat down with Sharon Mankin, and it turned into one of those conversations that stirs something in you. At the core, she reminds us: you’re not as confused or off-track as you think—you’re probably just moving too fast to hear what’s already true. We talk parenting (and yes, over-functioning 🙋‍♀️), learning to step back so our kids can grow, and how sometimes our need to fix things is more about us than them. She also challenges us to be more intentional about the “DNA” of our families instead of just drifting with culture. And then we get into transitions—empty nesting, changing seasons, and how disruption, as hard as it is, can actually open the door to new vision and purpose. It’s wise, practical, and deeply encouraging. Go listen. 💛 (Oh—and I tell a Mother’s Day story in the intro that hopefully reminds us all to be grateful… even in May-cember.) All things Cynthia Connect with Sharon Mankin HERE. Find questions to ask family and friends to get feedback on your gifts, strengths, and passions Here . Explore how to identify your family values and write a family mission statement with Morgan Taylor HERE or Family ID HERE . Build a healthy mindset using Jon Acuff’s book, Soundtracks HERE. Dive into the concept of Benevolent Detachment in the Wild at Heart podcast HERE or in John Eldridge's book, Get Your Life Back , Here. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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