Are you a mom who feels like she’s holding it all together — until she isn’t?
In this episode, author and writing coach Abby McDonald opens up about her own journey through postpartum depression, the exhausting pressure to be in control, and what finally brought her peace. Drawing from her book Surrendering Certainty, Abby speaks directly to the anxious, overwhelmed mom who’s quietly wrestling with faith, identity, and the fear of the unknown.
If you’ve ever felt like trusting God is easier said than done — especially in the messy, sleepless, beautiful chaos of motherhood — this episode is for you. Abby shares how surrendering control isn’t weakness; it’s the breakthrough so many moms are desperately searching for.
Whether you’re in the newborn fog, navigating toddler tantrums, or rediscovering who you are after kids, this honest conversation will remind you that you don’t have to figure it all out.
In this episode you will learn:
- How to find peace when motherhood feels overwhelming and uncertain
- Abby’s real story of postpartum depression and how faith helped her heal
- Practical mindset shifts for anxious moms who struggle to let go of control
- Why surrendering to God’s promises is the antidote to mom anxiety
Chapters
00:00 Meet Abby McDonald: Letting Go of Control in Motherhood
06:34 Struggling After Baby? Postpartum Depression & Losing Your Identity as a Mom
16:54 Why Do Moms Struggle with Fear? How Fear Affects Your Decisions in Motherhood
27:02 How Can Moms Let Go of Control? Clinging to God’s Promises in Uncertain Seasons
Resources
Abby McDonald: Surrendering Certainty Book
Abby McDonald Website
Watch this interview at MomQ Podcast Youtube
