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How Are You Feeling, Momma? (You don't need to say, "I'm Fine."): Authentic & Encouraging Psalm Reflections on the Many Emotions of Motherhood - Couverture souple

Spear, Shelby; Leshaw, Lisa

 
9780578424187: How Are You Feeling, Momma? (You don't need to say,

Synopsis

2020 Publisher’s Weekly BookLife Prize Grand Prize Finalist and Inspirational/Spiritual Category Winner

Are you a mom feeling anxious, exhausted, or overwhelmed—and wondering if you’re the only one?

You’re not. Whether you’re a brand-new mom or a seasoned parent of 30 years, motherhood brings waves of big emotions—from postpartum depression, baby blues, and mom guilt, to moments of joy, gratitude, and quiet triumph.

How Are You Feeling, Momma? (You Don’t Need to Say “I’m Fine”) is your safe space—a heart-to-heart guide for navigating the emotional rollercoaster of motherhood with honesty, humor, and hope.

Written by two hilarious and compassionate moms, Shelby and Lisa, this book offers:

  • 62 candid stories and mindful parenting tips reflecting on 31 powerful emotions moms experience—from fear and anxiety to hope and healing.

  • Thoughtful reflections on mom mental health, mom emotions, and spiritual self-care.

  • Over 70 scripture verses and Psalms for encouragement, grounding, and grace in hard moments.

  • Practical tools and loving, faith-filled wisdom to help you feel seen, supported, and never alone.

  • BONUS: Reflection questions after every chapter to nourish your heart and deepen your healing.

These two moms share over 70 years of combined parenting, step-parenting, and grandparenting—offering soul-deep companionship for the messy, sacred journey of motherhood.

🧡 If you’ve ever whispered, “Am I enough?” or asked, “Why does this feel so hard?” — this book is here to remind you: you are not alone, you are deeply loved, and you don’t have to pretend to be fine.

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À propos des auteurs

Shelby is a Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach, Certified Meditation Teacher (CMT), author, freelance writer, speaker, and love enthusiast who is passionate about helping others 'change the way they look at things so the things they look at change.' After a 16-year journey of personal healing and transformation, Shelby is passionate about paying forward all she's learned by encouraging, inspiring, and loving on others, especially mommas. She has numerous stories featured in the national publication, Guideposts. She also has over 160 featured articles at online publications, including Her View From Home, Scary Mommy, Parenting Teens & Tweens, For Every Mom, Love What Matters, and Today. Shelby is a new gramma who lives in Ohio with her husband, John, where they reminisce about their three 20-something children who no longer live in the nest. You can find all her work at shelbyspear.com

Lisa is excited to be entering a new frontier in her life; meeting the eligibility requirement for Dunkin' Donuts senior discount. Because she's now a 'biddy, ' she lives in the same attire as new mommas: tshirts and sweats for daily living and extravagant affairs. She is an avid storyteller with plenty of material to pull from in her role as wife of 40+ years to Stu, step-mom to a son and daughter, both in their early forties, and a grandma to six grandbabies: five boys and one girl, ages 6-16. You can find her words online and in print at places like Her View From Home, Grown and Flown, Guideposts, and Chicken Soup for the Soul. Her decades of experience as a mental health professional along with her weekly empowerment circles give mommas of every age a place to celebrate themselves and one another. She prays every day that the world becomes a more tolerant and accepting place-hoping that each one of us will work towards making a lasting contribution to ensure this outcome.Lisa also loves children's theater and is ready to pursue a career in stand-up comedy if someone discovers she's funny. Her children's book, A Royal Mistake, is ready to be published if someone discovers she's written it.When it's all said and done, Lisa's wish is that everyone walk with lightness, giggle easily, and land softly someday in the arms God.

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