Page 3 – Master Your Mama Mind

The Lie of “I’m Not Contributing”

“This is your last year, Bethany.” I heard the Holy Spirit’s familiar prompting and I knew He was telling me that my season of teaching was ending. For months I had felt His nudging towards focusing on our family and staying home with our new baby. When the school year ended, out of obedience, I…

Bethany Roisland

October 12, 2023

anxiety, depression, The Lies

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Jesus Loves Me

“See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are!.” 1 John 3:1 NLT You remember that cute little children’s song that you probably sang in Sunday School as a kid right? “Jesus loves me, this I know For the Bible tells me so Little…

Bethany Roisland

October 5, 2023

depression, God’s Love For You

anxiety, anxiety filled, anxiety warrior, BIble, Christian, Christianity, faith, God, Jesus, medication, mental health, moms, ntidepressant, postpartum, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, postpartum depression symptoms, Symptoms of anxiety
Faith > Fear: For Your Household

Every choice you make as a mama affects future generations. In reading Hebrews 11 today I was struck by the number of FAITH people that saved their “households” (meaning kids, parents, siblings etc.) because of their tenacious boldness and unwillingness to surrender to fear. Let me show you what I’m talking about. By faith Noah, being…

Bethany Roisland

July 31, 2023

anxiety, Overcoming Techniques

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Not the Way I Want

“But Naaman was angry and went away, saying, “Behold, I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call upon the name of the Lord his God, and wave his hand over the place and cure the leper.” 2 Kings 5:11 ESV I was recently playing Barbies with my two-year-old and as I…

Bethany Roisland

July 6, 2023

anxiety, depression, Overcoming Techniques

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Should I Even Have Another Baby Since I Suffered from PPD & PPA?

Those two glorious pink lines lit up like the warm spring sunshine. Pregnant. Instantly, I was elated! We had been trying to have Baby #2 for months and he or she was finally on their way! YAY! But then I had another thought: What If I go through another horrible season of depression again? If…

Bethany Roisland

May 16, 2023

anxiety, depression

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4 Lies About Taking An Anti-Depressant

I have never been on consistent medication. I’ve never needed to be, until now. After having a baby, I battled severe postpartum depression and ended up deciding to take an anti-depressant (SSRI) medication. Immediately, I felt judged by myself and those around me. As a person of faith I struggled with thoughts like, “I should…

Bethany Roisland

April 14, 2023

depression, Medication/Antidepressants, Uncategorized

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Anxiety: Calling Out The Robber

“Surrender your anxiety. Be still and realize that I am God. I am God above all the nations, and I am exalted throughout the whole earth.” Psalm 46:10 TPT What is a robber? Go ahead and take a second to think about it. I’m guessing you didn’t come up with pleasant words because being robbed…

Bethany Roisland

April 7, 2023

anxiety

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Insomnia

Many times we moms try to flaunt our lack of sleep like a badge of honor when in reality it’s a giant neon “HELP ME” sign. Don’t believe me? The CDC states these comparisons: Being awake for 17 hours is similar to having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.05% (the level some countries use…

Bethany Roisland

February 21, 2023

Sleep/Insomnia/Rest

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Triple-Shot Espresso Anxieties

As far as personalities go, I’m like a triple-shot espresso. High energy, go-getter, life-of-the-party type. My husband is the complete opposite. Decaf, straight black, no creamer. Uncomplicated and always calm. Because of our opposite personalities, I’ve learned to rely on him for strength when anxieties start creeping around in my mind. He calmly and patiently…

Bethany Roisland

February 15, 2023

anxiety, Overcoming Techniques

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Rest

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 NIV I think this is a verse written especially for MAMA’s! Whew! If you are nodding your head thinking, “Yep! I’m in that weary and burdened category,” know that you are in good company! God knew that…

Bethany Roisland

February 11, 2023

Sleep/Insomnia/Rest

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