The Not So Angry Mom

Ep. 12 | taking "crunchy" too far, parenting regrets and things I'm glad we did, getting help for anger and more

The Not So Angry Mom

Show Notes

Below you’ll find a small list of recommended resources re: mental health for the Christian. There are many other amazing resources, this is just a quickly curated list off the top of my head! Thank you, Anchored Virtual for sponsoring today’s podcast. Use the code ANCHOREDMOM20 at checkout for 20%! As a note, this will be my last podcast sent via Substack email. Thank you to those of you who have been patient with it coming to your inbox every two weeks! The podcast will still be published on Substack, Apple and Spotify so be sure to listen there and leave a rating or review if it has been blessing to you! As always, word of mouth is the most touching way to support the work of The Not So Angry Mom. Thank you all. Keep an eye (ear) out this month for three episodes featuring my wildly encouraging conversation on hope and help from the Word to change our hearts (and lives) with author and speaker, Natalie Brand! Christian resources for spiritual, emotional and mental health topics: * Descriptions and Prescriptions: A Biblical Perspective on Psychiatric Diagnoses and Medications * Addressing Mental Health Topics and More for the Christian: Edward Welch Resources * Consider the Lilies: Finding Perfect Peace in the Character of God by Jonny Ardavanis Warmly, Olivia

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