In this heartfelt conversation, Monica Zerwas opens up about her inspiring journey from a fast-paced corporate career to becoming a full-time homeschooling mom of four daughters. She shares how her faith led her to embrace a slower, more intentional lifestyle focused on family, simplicity, and spiritual growth.
For moms navigating motherhood, faith, and the pull of modern culture, Monica’s story is a relatable reminder that choosing contentment over comparison is a radical and rewarding act. Learn how she’s raising her girls to value delayed gratification, inner beauty, and the richness of a simple, faith-filled life.
Monica talks candidly about the emotional challenges of leaving the workforce, the pressure to keep up in a consumer-driven world, and how Hurricane Harvey reshaped her perspective on what truly matters. She also reflects on her powerful decision to stop wearing makeup—a move rooted in self-acceptance and a desire to teach her daughters the real meaning of beauty.
Takeaways
Monica’s journey from corporate success to homeschooling was guided by faith.
The importance of family meals and quality time in parenting.
Materialism can lead to dissatisfaction and a false sense of success.
Teaching children about contentment is crucial in today’s consumer culture.
Experiences are more valuable than material possessions for children.
The decision to stop wearing makeup was a journey of self-acceptance.
Conversations about beauty standards are essential for raising confident daughters.
Living simply can lead to a more fulfilling life.
The impact of Hurricane Harvey reshaped Monica’s understanding of what truly matters.
It’s important to challenge societal norms and expectations.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Family Life and Homeschooling
02:52 Faith Journey and the Call to Homeschool
05:54 The Shift from Corporate to Homeschooling
09:04 Living Simply: A Counter-Cultural Choice
11:54 The Impact of Materialism and Consumerism
14:49 Teaching Contentment and Delayed Gratification
17:55 The Decision to Stop Wearing Makeup
21:00 Conversations on Beauty and Self-Acceptance
