# 138 | When Life Is “Life-ing”: A Mental Health & Motherhood Update

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Podcast: [The Joy Filled Podcast | Christian Motherhood & Encouragement](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-joy-filled-podcast-christian-motherhood-encouragement-2136101)
Published: 2026-02-12T09:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://jennagriffithco.podbean.com/e/when-life-is-life-ing-a-mental-health-motherhood-update/
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Duration seconds: 1771

## Resource

In today’s episode, I’m pulling you in close for a cozy couch chat — a little life update, a little peek behind the curtain, and a lot of honesty. The truth? The transition to four kids hasn’t been as “easy breezy” as I hoped it would be. I’ve been navigating postpartum life, mental health struggles, sleepless nights, and the humbling reality that I can’t do it all — even though sometimes my pride wishes I could. In this episode, I’m sharing: What the last few months have really looked like behind the scenes How my mental health quietly took a hit The pressure to be the “effortless mom” — and why I’m letting that go What God is teaching me about presence in this season Why I’m choosing to stop counting down milestones and start soaking up the now If you’ve ever found yourself wishing away a season… If you’ve felt like you’re barely keeping your head above water… If you’re in a rhythm-reset moment… You’re not alone. This is your reminder that you don’t need to be perfect — just present. Refill your coffee. Fold the laundry. Take a walk. Let’s sit side by side for a bit. JOY FILLED MOTHERS CLUB Joy For The Journey: a free 3 day devotional for moms in the trenches Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @jennamariegriffith

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