Today I have special guest, Bekah Yawn of the For the Love of Hormones podcast here to talk about her journey with anxiety, the connection between anxiety and hormone imbalance, her discovery of holistic tools to balance her hormones and increase fertility, and  practical tips for balancing your own hormones to help combat anxiety disorder.  The beauty of the holistic approach and natural cures for anxiety and mental health is that they can often help address other related issues such as...

Sometimes the feeling of control gives us a false sense of peace. Or maybe the lack thereof is convincing you that if you could JUST get your kids to listen, your husband to help you more around the house, and your boss to stop demanding so much that things would be so much easier.  When the anxiety disorder is in full force, it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking controlling more equals less stress. But the truth is, you can't ACTUALLY control anything. And often that desire for...

Are you... feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of motherhood? overstimulated by noise and mess? forgetful? emotionally dysregulated?   Maybe you've assumed your issues stem from an anxiety disorder--but what if it's ADHD?  There are LOT of commonalities and similarites between anxiety and ADHD. Understanding the differences between anxiety symptoms and ADHD symptoms can help you address your dyregulation, get to the bottom of your mom rage, and utilize the best self care for YOU.  God has...

Ever wonder why the sound of your child crying or that toddler tantrum triggers your mom anxiety so badly? Did you know that the biology and neurology of your brain can explain why? Today I'm helping you understand what is actually happening in your brain when you hear your child crying. Because when you understand what is happening, you are able to help calm the immediate anger and frustration that wells up in you when you hear it and actually show up effectively in those moments to hold...

You’re feeling guilty again because you just yelled AGAIN. You don’t know why the overstimulation of motherhood affects you so much but yet again the noise and mess from raising your babies got to you.  Maybe regulating your emotions seems impossible dealing with your anxiety. You want to stop feeling so dysregulated but you don’t even know where to start as a Christian working mom. You're the cook, the family doctor, the house cleaner, the employee, and the chaffeur so its no wonder you're...

Does motherhood feel like one big overwhelming rushed day over and over again? There is never enough time, never enough hands, and always too many needs to serve around you.  The truth is, we are not called to rush. Our society tells us busy is a badge of honor but it’s slowly destroying our well-being. So how do you stop that feeling of being rushed? Today I’ll show you the No. 1 thing you need to finally slow down and reduce anxiety naturally–even as a working mom wearing multiple hats...

Does motherhood feel like one big overwhelming rushed day over and over again? There is never enough time, never enough hands, and always too many needs to serve around you.  The truth is, we are not called to rush. Our society tells us busy is a badge of honor but it’s slowly destroying our well-being. So how do you stop that feeling of being rushed? Today I’ll show you the No. 1 thing you need to finally slow down and reduce anxiety naturally–even as a working mom wearing multiple hats...

Do you feel like your mom anxiety is just a problem with your mind? Like it’s just something that’s “wrong” with you or your motherhood? That you just need to fix how you respond, react, or think about the world around you to finally beat it. Or maybe you just need to pray more, to trust God more, and spend more time in your Bible.  Mama, look, anxiety is a message from your body. It’s a message that something is off at the root. And your metabolism is the best place to start to see if you...

Do you have near panic attacks when you realize your kid is getting sick again? Does it trigger your anxiety more than anything else? Taking care of sick kids especially if you’re a working mom can be SUCH a stressful time. But there is a way to reframe your thinking to start looking at these times of chaos and mom overwhelm into an opportunity to see the blessing and joyful motherhood God has for you as a Christian mom.  I’m walking through a 5 step process that will help you set aside...

Okay anxious mama, did you know that with only 3 minutes a day you can naturally reduce anxiety and stop panic attacks?  Yep there's this one resource that every mama has access to that you can start using daily to feel less anxious and be more present as a mom. And yes, you CAN do this even as a busy, overwhelmed Christian working mom! So let's dive in, get a little sciency to understand whats going on with our hormones and stress response, and find out why this super simple strategy is so...

Find yourself getting irritated often as a Christian working mom? Kids feel like they're ALWAYS on your last nerve or things are just making you react all the time? Well these two types of overstimulation could be contributing to your emotional oubursts or irritability as an anxious mom. So I'm going to break down these two different types of overstimulation, examples of each, and then practical ways you can reduce each type so you can stop feeling so emotional with all the mom anxiety.  ...

Ready to reduce your anxiety and find the joy in motherhood? Are you tired of being irritable and angry with your family and constantly wishing for a break? Do you wish you were able to be PRESENT with your kids without worrying about everything you haven’t done yet? There’s a way to simplify meeting your basic needs so you can create more time in your day, grow your mindset to focus on abundance instead of scarcity, and maintain balance in your life and motherhood. Hey, I’m Rachel...

Okay mama, be real with me. Are you struggling to find the joy in motherhood? Is the monotony of all the things you’re balancing stealing your presence and engagement? Are you disappointed in what your motherhood looks like? I think every one of us has been there at some point. Especially when you're a Christian working mom! I’m walking through 6 different reasons that could be affecting your outlook on Christian motherhood and then we’re digging deeper to discover how we shift our outlook...

You’re making dinner, feeling alright, when all of the sudden your kid does something and mom rage just bubbles up seemingly out of nowhere. Or maybe your husband says something and your mom anxiety all the sudden hits full force. Or your at work and you see an email come through that sends you directly into an overwhelmed spiral as you try to balance mom life, work life, and home.  So often your emotional state as a working mom is not given the space it deserves–especially as a Christian...

If you’re a high-achieving mom like me, then the new year may be fraught with just a touch of overwhelm with all the things you want to accomplish. You want to balance those big goals as a working mom with your want to be present with your babies. You want to set goals but you also don't want to cause more motherhood overwhelm or overload yourself as an anxious mom. Maybe as a work from home mom you're wondering exactly how you make progress in staying focused on work and still finding time...

You sucked into the holiday crazy? Find that whole supposed peace and joy of the season feeling like a pipe dream? Holidays come with so much PRESSURE for us working moms. We've got goals we want to hit by the end of the year, kids to prepare for traveling (or visiting family), gifts for everyone to finish up buying, and wrapping and shipping...and well everything else on our plates.  It's so easy to find anxiety taking a front seat to the Christmas season and missing out on the entire...

Often as a Christian working mom it can seem like the motherhood anxiety is constant. Then throw in hormonal issues like crappy periods, crazy mood swings, skin issues, or fertility struggles and you can start questioning your ability to mother your children well. It’s no wonder you’re struggling to show up as a present mama! But I’ve got good news for you–healing your anxiety also heals your hormones.  On the last episode, I broke down the huge connections between anxiety and hormones, why...

Often as a Christian working mom it can seem like the motherhood anxiety is constant. Then throw in hormonal issues like crappy periods, crazy mood swings, skin issues, or fertility struggles and you can start questioning your ability to mother your children well. It’s no wonder you’re struggling to show up as a present mama! But I’ve got good news for you–healing your anxiety also heals your hormones.  There’s a huge tie between your mom anxiety and your hormones! If you feel hormonal...

If you're running around like a crazy mom, stuck in a cycle of control, mom rage, and reacting to everything--then your body is stuck in a cycle of feeling unsafe.  As a WFHM, you're constantly juggling a million things, from that next big goal to how to get your toddler to eat her dinner. And when your body is missing out on the key things it needs to feel safe, then you end up with supercharged stress hormones, skyrocketing mom anxiety, and the inability to calm down and just present with...

I'm baaaaaaack, mama! And I can't wait to share ALL the things on my massive life upheaval and changes, how it's impacted my motherhood anxiety, and the KEY I'm falling back on to rebuild my foundational systems to defeat overwhelm and mom anxiety.  So grab those earbuds, mama! It's time to heal! blessings, Rach IS ANXIETY MANAGEMENT COACHING RIGHT FOR YOU? Sick of anxiety setting the tone in your home? What if you could finally feel calm and in control even when all the chaos hits? My...

WHAT'S YOUR ANXIETY STORY? I want to hear about how anxiety shows up in your life. Fill out this form here and get entered to win free anxiety management coaching from me!   BUILD YOUR ANXIETY MANAGEMENT ROADMAP: Sick of anxiety setting the tone in your home? What if you could have a plan in place to turn to every time you felt your anxiety take control?  My anxiety management coaching helps you identify your triggers to build an anxiety management system personalized to you. Together...

Summer chaos getting the best of you? Mom anxiety in full swing about all you HAVEN'T accomplished as a work from home mom? As a working mom you may feel like your business plans have gotten side-tracked and those big goals you set are taking longer than you expected. Your pushing timelines, adjusting expectations, and maybe feeling a bit like a failure.  It's easy as a high-achieving mom to get distracted by all the ways you see yourself "falling behind." But the truth is, you're exactly...

If you struggle with mom anxiety and have ever taken birth control, there are some truths you need to know about how it impacts your mom stress, your anxiety, and even your business goals. When I realized the impact birth control had on my cycle, hormones, moods, and health long term, I was floored that no one had ever told me.  I’m diving into 3 ways hormonal birth control impacts your anxiety as a mom, why it might be a mom anxiety trigger, and how it could be influencing your overwhelm...

Ever yelled at your kid because you were trying to get something done and he just would not. stop. bothering you until you lost it? Mom rage is a real threat to the peace of your home and you’re not alone in dealing with feeling like you’re just a stressed out, angry mama.  Maybe you’ve been in the kitchen, trying to get dinner done, and you find yourself yelling at your toddler for doing something inappropriate because you just don’t have time to respond to the situation calmly.  I know...