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What happens when the woman who spends her life caring for others is suddenly forced to receive care herself? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Stefanie Mikulics, a board-certified OB/GYN whose world shifted when she was faced with a life-altering diagnosis that challenged not only her body, but her identity. What followed wasn’t just a medical journey—it was an unraveling and rebuilding of self, purpose, and worth. We talk about what it really looks like to mom through adversity while navigating fear, uncertainty, and deep internal change… and how true healing goes far beyond the physical. This conversation explores: Letting go of the “strong one” identity, The mind-body connection in healing, Learning to receive instead of always giving, Reclaiming your voice, worth, and inner peace. Dr. Mikulics also shares a glimpse into her upcoming book—a deeply personal reflection born from her experience being diagnosed, undergoing both a lumpectomy and mastectomy, and standing at the crossroads of fear, uncertainty, and the weight of conventional medicine. But her book is more than a story of illness. It is a journey of awakening—into the mind-body-spirit connection, into surrender, and into the understanding that healing isn’t always about battles won… but grace received. If you’ve ever felt like you had to hold it all together while everything was shifting underneath you… this one is for you.

Please find the links to the resources discussed!

https://setmefree.info/

https://ifs-institute.com/about-us/richard-c-schwartz-phd

https://ait.institute/ait-seminars/2025-ait-seminars/

https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Remission-Surviving-Cancer-Against/dp/0062268759

https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Over-Medicine-Scientific-Yourself/dp/1401939988

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Abigails journey of choosing change!
Today we are going to hear the journey of a mom who gave herself permission to change. To choose a path that felt uncertain but deeply right. Not from a place of selfishness..but from alignment. Not to escape her life but to build one that she can fully be present in.

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Blended families can be complex, but they can also be incredibly beautiful when built with intention and grace. In this episode, We sit down with a special guest who shares her journey of creating a healthy blended family. She talks about navigating co-parenting, maintaining positive relationships with the fathers of her children, and building unity within her current marriage and family. This conversation is honest, encouraging, and a powerful reminder that with communication, respect, and the right heart posture, blended families can thrive.

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Single parenting comes with a unique set of challenges. The responsibility, the pressure, and the strength it takes to keep everything moving forward on your own. In this episode of MomFuel and Mindset, we talk honestly about the realities of single parenting, the emotional and mental load that often goes unseen, and the mindset shifts that can help single parents stay grounded while raising their families.

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Being a working mom often means juggling career, family, responsibilities, and a mental load that never seems to shut off. In this episode of MomFuel and Mindset, we talk about the real pressures working moms face and the mindset shifts that can help you create more balance, clarity, and confidence while navigating both work and home life. If you're doing your best to hold it all together while still trying to take care of yourself, this conversation is for you.

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In this episode, we’re having an honest conversation about competitive youth sports, the financial strain, the time demands, the comparison trap, and the pressure that “more” is always better. We’re talking about how the culture has shifted, the fear of falling behind, the impact on family life and marriage, and how to know when it might be time to step back.
This isn’t about shaming sports. It’s about asking better questions and protecting your family’s peace. If you’ve felt stretched thin trying to keep up, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. You’re allowed to choose what’s right for your family... even if it looks different from everyone else.

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In this episode, we’re talking about the shift from hands-on parenting to becoming a steady, supportive presence. What it really looks like to let go of control without losing connection. To respect their autonomy while still offering wisdom. And to navigate the mix of pride, grief, fear, and everything in between.
We’re diving into identity shifts, boundaries, knowing when to speak up or stay quiet, and building an adult-to-adult relationship rooted in respect.
This stage isn’t about parenting harder. It’s about parenting differently.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Did I do enough?” or “Why does this feel harder now?” You’re not alone.
Let’s talk about loving them well… without holding on too tight. 🎙️

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In this episode, we're having an honest conversation about what really shifts when you go from being partners to parents. The exhaustion, the mental load, the loss of spontaneity, the tension around intimacy, the quiet resentment that can build when you feel unseen. And the grief of missing the old us. If you've ever felt like roomates instead of solemates, if most of your conversations revolve around logistics, if you love your spouse but feel disconnected, this episode is for you!

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