Ep.128 Letting Go of Control: A Mom's Journey Through Postpartum Depression & Faith, with Abby McDonald

Send us Fan Mail Feeling like you need more support in your motherhood? If this episode resonates with you, you don’t have to just keep listening and trying harder. momQ is a small group experience where you can grow in your faith, be encouraged in real life, and walk alongside other moms who understand what this season actually feels like. And if you don’t have something like this where you are… this might be your invitation to start it. 👉 Learn more: https://momq.org 👉 Start simple with our 5-Minute Bible Habit Having a Hard Time Letting Go of Control as a Mom? You're not alone. In this episode, author and writing coach Abby McDonald opens up about her own journey through postpartum depression, the exhausting pressure to be in control, and what finally brought her peace. Drawing from her book Surrendering Certainty , Abby speaks directly to the anxious, overwhelmed mom who's quietly wrestling with faith, identity, and the fear of the unknown. If you've ever felt like trusting God is easier said than done — especially in the messy, sleepless, beautiful chaos of motherhood — this episode is for you. Abby shares how surrendering control isn't weakness; it's the breakthrough so many moms are desperately searching for. Whether you're in the newborn fog, navigating toddler tantrums, or rediscovering who you are after kids, this honest conversation will remind you that you don't have to figure it all out. In this episode you will learn: How to find peace when motherhood feels overwhelming and uncertain Abby's real story of postpartum depression and how faith helped her heal Practical mindset shifts for anxious moms who struggle to let go of control Why surrendering to God's promises is the antidote to mom anxiety Chapters 00:00 Meet Abby McDonald: Letting Go of Control in Motherhood 06:34 Struggling After Baby? Postpartum Depression & Losing Your Identity as a Mom 16:54 Why Do Moms Struggle with Fear? How Fear Affects Your Decisions in Motherhood 27:02 How Can Moms Let Go of Control? Clinging to God’s Promises in Uncertain Seasons Resources Surrendering Certainty Book Abby McDonald Website 5-Minutes Bible Habit for Busy Moms Free Devotional Interested in Being a Mentor? Find more Support the show Discover more about MomQ