Junk Drawer Mamas: Sorting through the drama and trauma of extreme parenting to find hope, healing, and a side of humor.

Welcome to Junk Drawer Mamas – the podcast for moms navigating the treacherous terrain of extreme parenting. Moms who may be feeling the weight of parenting challenges that go above and beyond typical responsibilities whether you're parenting a child or teen with special needs, challenging behaviors, mental health struggles, medical crises, trauma associated with foster care, or the complexities of a large family, this is your space to feel seen, understood, and supported.

This isn’t just a podcast; it’s your space to feel seen, understood, and equipped to parent from a place of victory, not defeat.

In Junk Drawer Mamas, we believe that healing starts when we confront what’s been tucked away. We see the “junk drawer” as the place where hidden struggles live – the worries, hurts, and unmet needs that we often push aside or feel too overwhelmed or embarrassed to address. But just like those cluttered drawers, what we keep hidden can’t be healed. Think of us as your companions in decluttering life’s emotional junk and challenges that often feel too big to tackle alone.

Co-hosts Deena Trocino and Christina Queen share their raw, relatable stories, faith-filled insights, and occasional mom fails (because let’s face it, nobody’s perfect). We’ll talk candidly about marriage, parenthood, and the grace-filled messiness of life, all while sprinkling in biblical truths and practical tips to help you navigate those tough days and reclaim your sanity, and even some laughter to lighten the load.

Our goal? To remind you that God chose you for this journey. You are equipped, you are enough, and yes, you absolutely can thrive—even when it feels impossible.

So, grab a comfy seat (or hide in the pantry—we won’t judge) and join us each week as we tackle the “junk drawer” of extreme parenting, to uncover hope, healing, and the strength that only comes from facing what’s been tucked away.