From Burnout to Breakthrough - INTERVIEW with Megan Nilsen
Release Date: 05/15/2025
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info_outlineIn this heartfelt episode, Anna welcomes Kingdom Life Coach Megan Nilsen for a powerful conversation about moving from overwhelm to overcoming in motherhood. Megan shares her personal journey through adoption, discovering her true identity beyond motherhood, and practical tools for busy moms seeking peace in their daily lives.
Episode Highlights:
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Megan's journey from answering "Are you having more kids?" with "We would adopt" to actually adopting two children from Ethiopia
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The moment of overwhelming reality when bringing home adopted children with trauma backgrounds
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The importance of finding your identity in Christ first, then allowing motherhood to flow from that foundation
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Why your spiritual health directly impacts your ability to be emotionally available for your children
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Breaking generational patterns of control, manipulation, expectation, and criticism
Scripture Mentions:
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Romans 8:6-7 - "The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace."
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John 10:10 - "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."
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Matthew 25:14-30 - The Parable of the Talents (referenced but not directly quoted)
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Matthew 6:33 - "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." (referenced)
Resources Mentioned:
- Anna’s conversation with Megan about First Generation Christians Learning to Hear God as a First Generation Christian - Interview with Anna McLaughlin - Megan B Nilsen
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Busy Mom's Toolkit - Megan's free resource for overwhelmed mothers including:
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Breath prayers
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Yes/No boundaries list
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Ways to receive help
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5-minute recentering practice
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Questions to spark passion and joy
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A Beautiful Exchange - Megan's book about her adoption journey
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Brené Brown - The Gifts of Imperfection - Referenced regarding the cultural narrative of "going it alone" versus receiving help
Connect with Megan:
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Website: meganbnilsen.com
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Instagram: @megan_nilsen
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Facebook: Megan Nilsen Kingdom Life Coach
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Podcast: Kingdom Life Coaching Podcast
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