279. Cultivating a Life Well Lived in Every Season of Motherhood | Sally Clarkson
279. Cultivating a Life Well Lived in Every Season of Motherhood | Sally Clarkson  
Podcast: Simple Farmhouse Life
Published On: Tue Mar 04 2025
Description: It is such a gift for young mothers to glean wisdom from an older mother who has gone before.  As a mother of four adult children who have launched into the world and begun beautiful careers and families of their own, Sally Clarkson dedicates much of her time to mentoring the next generation of mothers.  A conversation with Sally feels like a warm cup of tea with a dear friend, so join us for this chat about what we wish we knew as younger mothers, how to embrace each child’s unique personality, why creating delight in each day is so life-changing, and more.  No matter what stage of motherhood you are in or how old your children are, I am confident this episode with Sally will bless and encourage you. In this episode, we cover: A snapshot of how Sally spends her days currently and how that led to her latest book Offering young mothers the perspective of a mother on the other side of the little years Weighing what commitments to say yes or no to in various seasons of family life The power of simple rhythms in establishing an environment of peace and stability in the home A few basic self-care necessities that we easily forget in the trenches of motherhood How a mother’s approach to parenting shifts as children move into adulthood What it looks like practically to embrace and cultivate each unique personality under your roof These are the things that young moms can stop worrying about Encouragement for mothers who are walking through a difficult season Include THIS in your life every day to change the atmosphere of your home If you are looking for connection and community, start with this simple step View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible! ABOUT SALLY Sally Clarkson is a best-selling author, world renowned speaker, prolific podcaster, (At Home With Sally) and beloved figure who has dedicated her life to supporting and inspiring countless women to live into the story God has for them to tell. Sally has been married to her husband Clay for forty-three years and together they founded and run Whole Heart Ministries, an international ministry seeking to support families in raising faithful, healthy, and loving children in an increasingly difficult culture. Sally has four children, Sarah, Joel, Nathan, and Joy, each excelling in their own fields as academics, authors, actors, musicians, filmmakers, and speakers. Sally lives between the Mountains of Colorado and the rolling fields of England and can usually be found with a cup of tea in her hands. RESOURCES Well Lived: Reflections From Oxford, Leaving a Legacy of Gratitude and Grace by Sally Clarkson Uniquely You: Exploring Your Child's Extraordinarily Distinctive Design by Sally & Nathan Clarkson Find all of Sally’s books here Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube Sit in my FREE masterclass to learn the secrets to becoming a full-time blogger Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series Learn how you can earn a full-time income from home with my Create Your Blog Dream course Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook CONNECT Sally Clarkson | Website | Podcast | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest   Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest Do you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast?  A guest you’d like me to interview?  Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.