“Lord, I Can’t Do This.” When Motherhood Feels Impossible

In this heartfelt episode of The Gospel Minded Mama Podcast, host Anna Marti opens up about her struggles with postpartum challenges after her fifth child, including her experience with dysphoric milk ejection reflex (D-MER). Anna shares how she leaned on God during overwhelming moments, offering encouragement and Bible verses to reassure moms facing exhaustion, comparison, and feelings of inadequacy. She reminds listeners that God’s strength is sufficient, prays for fellow mothers, and encourages them to focus on God’s plan rather than their own limitations. This episode is a warm reminder that you’re never alone in motherhood.

Helpful Links "Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (DMER)": "00:03:56” https://d-mer.org/understanding-d-mer

Bible Verses "Psalm 139:1-16": "00:09:00" "Romans 5:8": "00:11:30" "Psalm 46:1": "00:13:47”

Blog for more encouraging words https://gospelmindedmomma.wordpress.com/

For starting a conversation about grief with kids my children’s book Henrietta Harmonica Finds Her Song https://a.co/d/0eH29tO4