From Chaos to Calm: Faith, Essential Oils, and Adoption with Molly King

Have you ever had life flip upside down overnight? One day you think you’ve got a rhythm—long shifts, a packed calendar, a steady routine—and the next day, God hands you an entirely new assignment.

That’s exactly what happened to my friend and client Molly King. She’s a pediatric nurse practitioner who works in the cardiac ICU, single, independent, and used to juggling more than most of us could imagine. But in one whirlwind week, Molly went from “someday I’ll foster” to welcoming a newborn straight out of the NICU into her arms.

And here’s the kicker: she did it while still working 24-hour shifts, supporting her aging parents, and building a wellness business rooted in essential oils for stress relief.

This episode of the Spiral Up Podcast is one of my favorites, because Molly doesn’t just talk about what happened—she shows us how faith, simple systems, and the right tools can carry us through even the messiest seasons.

God’s Timing Doesn’t Always Look Pretty

When Molly said yes to attending my Becoming Experience retreat in the Dominican Republic, she had no idea what was waiting on the other side. Within days of coming home, she got the nudge: open your foster license.

By Tuesday morning she had her first call. By Friday, she was holding a tiny baby boy who had just come off a feeding tube in the NICU.

If you’ve ever doubted that God’s timing is perfect, Molly’s story will remind you. It may not feel convenient or easy, but it is always right. Her rainbow-themed nursery now carries a daily reminder of His promises.

The Foster Mom Journey

Being a foster mom is not for the faint of heart. It’s a rollercoaster of court dates, case workers, home visits, and uncertainty. Even knowing that, Molly stepped in with courage.

She admits that while she knew intellectually what it would be like, living it was a different story. Sleepless nights, feeding challenges, emotional highs and lows, and the constant unknowns of the system tested her in ways she couldn’t have predicted.

And yet, as of this episode recording, Molly received the official date for her son’s adoption hearing. What began as a foster placement has now become a forever family.

Essential Oils as a Lifeboat

In the middle of all this, Molly leaned on her essential oils as a lifeline. She shared how one simple blend, Balance, helped lower her anxiety when nothing else could. It became part of her pared-down wellness routine—something she could still manage even when her life felt like wartime.

She didn’t have hours for a long morning ritual anymore. Instead, she kept what mattered most: prayer, coffee, and a few oils that brought her back into heart–brain coherence. When her nervous system was regulated, she could think clearly again, make decisions, and show up as the mom and nurse practitioner she wanted to be.

For anyone who has struggled with anxiety or overwhelm, Molly’s story is a powerful reminder that small tools create big shifts.

Creating Margin for the Mission

Molly could have set aside her wellness business. After all, she had more than enough on her plate. But she didn’t. She knew that creating another stream of income wasn’t just about money—it was about mission.

With her business, she’s able to support other women walking through stress, perimenopause, caregiving, and everything in between. She’s building a future where she can travel with her son, support her parents as they age, and help her team flourish.

As I always say, margin funds the mission. Without breathing room—financially and emotionally—we can’t serve in the way we’re called to. Molly is proof that it’s possible to build that margin, even in the busiest seasons.

Hope Is Real

If you’re in a season where you feel stretched thin, let Molly’s journey remind you of this: hope is real, support exists, and peace is possible. You don’t need perfect routines or endless time. You just need a few grounding tools, faith in God’s timing, and the courage to take the next step.

Molly’s story is one of resilience, adoption, and wellness, but it’s also universal. It’s about what happens when we say yes, even when the timing feels impossible.

Your story may not look exactly like hers, but the truth holds: peace begins in your heart, clarity follows in your mind, and margin allows you to live your mission.