A Christ-centered parenting community that is grace-filled, science-based, and trauma-informed. Welcome!
Connected Families Podcast
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A Christ-centered parenting community that is grace-filled, science-based, and trauma-informed. Welcome!
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Recent Episodes
June 1, 2026
You're Not Parenting Alone: Inside the cf community with Katie Johnson
Host Stacy Bellward interviews Certified Parent Coach Katie Johnson about the new cf community, a faith-anchored space for parents to grow together.
May 18, 2026
Parent Ministry That Transforms: A Peek Inside Our Ministry Partnership Program
Host Stacy Bellward interviews Dr. Cindy Wilson and Joe Dewey about how church parent ministries transform families through the Ministry Partnership Program.
May 11, 2026
The Mental Load of Motherhood: Releasing What's Not Yours to Carry
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1024" height="536" src="https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ep-300-Heidi-Mortenson-1024x536.png" alt="mental load of motherhood " class="wp-image-64839" title="The Mental Load of Motherhood: Releasing What's Not Yours to Carry | Ep. 300 1" srcset="https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ep-300-Heidi-Mortenson-1024x536.png 1024w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ep-300-Heidi-Mortenson-300x157.png 300w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ep-300-Heidi-Mortenson-768x402.png 768w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ep-300-Heidi-Mortenson-600x314.png 600w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ep-300-Heidi-Mortenson.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-5b4c929" data-block-id="5b4c929"><p class="stk-block-text__text">You crawl into bed exhausted, but your brain won’t stop spinning. The to-do list. The moment you wish you’d handled differently. The worry you can’t quite name. There’s a term for what you’re carrying: the <strong>mental load of motherhood</strong>, and you weren’t meant to carry it alone.</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-3e45967" data-block-id="3e45967"><p class="stk-block-text__text">In this conversation, host Stacy Bellward sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist Heidi Mortenson to unpack what the mental load actually is, why it’s often rooted in lies rather than tasks, and how inviting Jesus into those quiet, exhausting spaces can change everything.</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-8d8790a" data-block-id="8d8790a"><p class="stk-block-text__text">Heidi shares her personal journey of surrender and how the Holy Spirit transformed her marriage, her work, and her parenting. Whether it’s Mother’s Day, an ordinary Tuesday, or 11 pm and you can’t sleep, this episode is a warm encouragement for every mom carrying more than she was meant to carry.</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-9002efd" id="in-this-episode-youll-discover" data-block-id="9002efd"><h3 class="stk-block-heading__text">In this episode, you’ll discover:</h3></div> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>What the mental load of motherhood really is, and why it’s often lies, not just tasks</li> <li>How thoughts fuel feelings and behaviors (and how the Holy Spirit breaks the cycle)</li> <li>Why speaking God’s truth out loud actually builds new neural pathways</li> <li>The Numbers 6 picture that changes how you see yourself as a mom</li> <li>One question to ask when your brain won’t stop spinning</li> </ul> <iframe allow="autoplay *; encrypted-media *; fullscreen *; clipboard-write" frameborder="0" height="175" style="width:100%;max-width:660px;overflow:hidden;border-radius:10px;" sandbox="allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" src="https://embed.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mental-load-of-motherhood-releasing-whats-not/id1464953082?i=1000767147116"></iframe> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-09337eb" id="a-moment-we-couldnt-stop-thinking-about" data-block-id="09337eb"><h3 class="stk-block-heading__text">A moment we couldn’t stop thinking about:</h3></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-02fc739" data-block-id="02fc739"><p class="stk-block-text__text">“Jesus doesn’t just love you. He likes you.” Let that calm your soul, Mom.</p></div> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Mentioned in this Podcast:</h3> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/table/">The Table – Connected Families Monthly Giving Program</a></li> <li><a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/courses/grace-truth-moms/">Grace & Truth for Moms Online Course</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.heidimortensonlmft.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website – HeidiMortenson.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3PqkYLe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Book – The Brave Encourager by Heidi Mortenson</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.heidimortensonlmft.com/podcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podcast – Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Corinthians%2010%3A5&version=NIV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2 Corinthians 10:5 </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2011%3A28-29&version=NIV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew 11:28-29</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Numbers%206%3A23-26&version=NIV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Numbers 6:23-26</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%2012%3A2&version=NIV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Romans 12:2</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%201&version=NIV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ephesians 1 </a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4wctIFv" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Immanuel Approach</a></li> </ul> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-040ccd2" data-block-id="040ccd2"><p class="stk-block-text__text">Check out <a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/">our website</a> for more resources to support your parenting!</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-fe28342" data-block-id="fe28342"><p class="stk-block-text__text">This podcast was made possible by members of <a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/monthly-giving/">The Table</a>, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at <a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/monthly-giving/">The Table</a>!</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-b13bb65" data-block-id="b13bb65"><p class="stk-block-text__text">Love the podcast? Leave a review to help other parents discover the show!</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ea237df" id="guest-bio" data-block-id="ea237df"><h3 class="stk-block-heading__text">Guest Bio:</h3></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ee8c4e6" data-block-id="ee8c4e6"><p class="stk-block-text__text">Heidi Mortenson is a coach and consultant for businesses, leaders, and churches. Having built a mental health practice herself, she understands the ups and downs of balancing personal and business. She is the host of the Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast and the author of the book The Brave Encourager. She speaks on various topics such as identity, parenting, mental health, and leadership. She lives with her husband and three children in Minnesota, where they spend a lot of time at the hockey rink. You can find out more about Heidi at <a href="http://www.heidimortenson.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.heidimortenson.com</a>.</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-88f3aae" data-block-id="88f3aae"><p class="stk-block-text__text">© 2026 Connected Families</p></div> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <p></p>
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