Learning to dream and create again with Ashlee Gadd

It’s easy to lose yourself in motherhood. In this episode, Ashlee Gadd shares how moms can rediscover their creativity and passions—even in the chaos of raising kids. We talk about embracing the truth that we’re all creative, making space for joy in every season, and why hospitality doesn’t have to be perfect to matter. Ashlee’s new book, You’re in Good Company , explores friendship, motherhood, and showing up for one another. I hope this conversation encourages you to carve out a little margin for what brings you life. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 04:00 The Nature of Creativity in Motherhood 08:12 The Importance of Modeling Creativity 11:34 Finding Connection with Growing Children 18:11 The Impact of Intentional Gifts 21:01 Navigating Creative Identity as a Mother 27:21 Embracing New Seasons of Motherhood 29:19 The Importance of Self-Care in Creativity Connect with Pardon The Mess: Christian Parenting Pardon The Mess Courtney DeFeo ORDER YOUR 2026-2027 PRAYER JOURNAL NOW Resources from today’s show: Connect with Ashlee Coffee and Crumbs You’re In Good Company (pre-order her new book) Create Anyway (recent book on motherhood and creativity) Sign up for Morning Minute Christian Parenting Open a LearningRX center Prefer video? This episode is on YouTube ! Pardon The Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit Our Sponsors: * Check out Avocado Green Mattress: Privacy & Opt-Out:

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Learning to dream and create again with Ashlee Gadd is an episode from Pardon the Mess with Cynthia Yanof by Courtney DeFeo and Christian Parenting.

This episode is 34:21 long.

This episode was published on Feb 26, 2026.

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