In this powerful episode of Everyday Supermoms, I sit down with my friend Julie to discuss the challenges and triumphs of motherhood, personal healing, and the power of intentionality in shaping the future for our kids. Julie opens up about her difficult childhood experiences, her journey through motherhood, and the incredible impact of breaking generational patterns. She shares how she worked through mental health struggles, including postpartum depression and anxiety, and how she intentionally built a family culture based on connection, communication, and love. This conversation is a heartfelt reminder that it’s never too late to heal, grow, and change the narrative for future generations.

Key Takeaways:

Breaking Generational Cycles: Julie shares how she worked to break free from the unhealthy patterns she experienced in her childhood, choosing a healthier, more loving approach to motherhood.

• The Importance of Intentionality: Whether it's through family traditions or fostering open communication, Julie emphasizes the importance of intentionality in creating a nurturing family environment.

• Self-Healing and Growth: Healing from past wounds is an ongoing process, and Julie’s commitment to personal growth has created a positive impact on her relationship with her children and grandchildren.

• Mental Health Awareness: Julie openly discusses her struggles with postpartum depression, anxiety, and the importance of seeking help when needed.

• Building Traditions: Julie and her husband have created meaningful family rituals, such as Friday night movie nights, that have fostered closeness, laughter, and a sense of belonging in their family.

• Keywords: Generational healing, Intentional motherhood, Mental health and motherhood, Family traditions, Postpartum depression, Healing from trauma, Self-awareness, Family connection, Breaking the cycle

  Key Quotes: “I realized I wasn’t just healing for myself; I was healing for my kids, so they wouldn’t have to carry my baggage.” – Julie

• “Healing is a lifelong process, but it’s worth it to break the cycle for the next generation.” – Julie

• “Parenting isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being present and showing up with love, even when it’s hard.” – Julie

• “We get a fresh start when we have our own kids. We can choose to do things differently.” – Julie

• “It’s not just the big moments that matter; it’s the small, consistent ones—the laughter, the rituals, the love—that create the foundation.” – Amy Grace

  
  

  Julie's Bio: Julie is a wife, mother and now grandmother who has been intentional in her life to create a new story with her own family that varies vastly from her own upbringing. She loves supporting mothers, is a nurse, a doula, and helps to run the MomCo program at her local church.

  About Your Host:

  Amy Grace is the heart behind Everyday Supermoms, a podcast that inspires and empowers mothers by sharing diverse stories of resilience and connection. As a licensed therapist, she supports moms through all stages of motherhood with transformative therapy intensives and signature courses like The Motherhood Mindset Reset and Create Your Own Motherhood. A mom of six, Amy draws from her own journey—from single parenting to blended families—to create a community where mothers can embrace their unique paths with confidence and grace.

  Learn more at Everyday Supermoms or amygrace.bio