Episode-173
173~HELP! I'm a Mom Who Battles Perfectionism with Keagan Hayden
What happens when a mom who craves perfection realizes motherhood isn't something you can control? In today’s powerful conversation, Bible teacher and author Keagan Hayden joins Courtney to talk about the tug-of-war between perfectionism and grace. With two young kids, a husband who’s a coach, and a fresh Master’s degree in Christian Leadership, Keagan opens up about how God is refining her—not in spite of motherhood, but through it.
She shares candidly about the pressure to perform, the guilt of getting it wrong, and how learning to parent with grace has not only changed her children—it’s changed her. This episode is an encouragement for any mom who’s trying hard to “get it right” and just needs a reminder that Jesus didn’t call us to be perfect—He called us to be present.
Whether you’re wrestling with control, caught in comparison, or simply tired from trying to do it all, this episode will remind you that freedom, joy, and real connection come when we let go of striving and look to Jesus.
🎯 In This Episode You’ll Hear:
Why striving for perfection leads to burnout
How motherhood reveals our need for grace
The shift from performance to presence
How to model safe communication for your kids
Redefining success through a faith-filled lens
The power of pausing instead of reacting
A fresh look at Isaiah 26:3 for anxious hearts
📚 Connect with Keagan Hayden:
Website: www.keagankhayden.com
Instagram: @keagankhayden
Facebook: facebook.com/keagankhayden
Book: The Struggle is Real: Purpose in the Pain
💬 Connect with Courtney:
Website: www.courtneydoyleministries.com
Instagram: @courtneyl.doyle
Join the MOM 101 Community: Facebook Group
Book a Free Coaching Call: Schedule Here
📖 Verse Shared in the Episode:
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” – Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)
🙏 What Keagan’s Praying For:
Contentment in the current season and clarity for the next step—even when God’s answer is “not yet.”
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