17. Suffering In Birth & Motherhood is NEVER Wasted: A Journey of Healing & Hope with Olivia Wilcox

Y'all you are IN for a treat with today's interview. I'm telling ya, you do not want to miss the encouragement & wisdom laced throughout this episode!

Today you'll hear as my sweet friend Olivia (from @thenotsoangrymom over on Instagram) shares her powerful journey through motherhood—from navigating very different birth experiences, walking through postpartum struggles & experiencing God's redeeming work in healing her burn-out induced mom anger.

While none of her four births were unmedicated, her story is deeply rooted in God's faithfulness and the way He brings beauty from ashes.

This episode is a must-listen for any mom who finds herself in the trenches, wrestling with unmet expectations, anger, or the weight of motherhood.

Olivia’s honest reflections and hope-filled encouragement will remind you that God redeems, restores, and walks with us every step of the way.

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  Motherhood can be busy but doesn’t have to feel unbearable

  
  


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  How age gaps between children can be a beautiful blessing

  
  


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  Why birth plans are helpful—but flexibility is essential

  
  


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  How suffering can lead to healing and spiritual growth

  
  


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  The power of lament and speaking the hard things

  
  


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  The importance of surrounding yourself with a Christ-centered community

  
  


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  What it looks like to surrender anger, disappointment, and struggle to God

  
  


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  How God can transform “a nightmare” into something beyond a dream beautiful 

  
  

Psalm 126:5-6 – "Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them."

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  "It's not hard, it's busy."

  
  


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  "Suffering is never wasted."

  
  


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  "Speak the ugly."

  
  

00:00 – Introduction and Background

05:00 – Motherhood and Family Dynamics

10:13 – Birth Experiences: The Journey Begins

14:51 – Navigating Birth Challenges and Expectations

20:08 – Mental Health and Motherhood

25:07 – Finding Support and Healing

28:09 – The Beauty of Ministry Born from Pain

31:45 – Navigating Pregnancy Challenges with Faith

38:37 – Lessons from Birth Experiences

44:00 – Hope and Community in Motherhood

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May the peace of Christ dwell in you richly this week, sisters! 

Keep seeking, following & surrendering to the Lord in ALL that lies ahead of you!

And continue laboring faithfully with the One who is forever faithful! 

Blessings, 

Audrey