Ditch Mom Anxiety | Mental Health, Anxiety Disorder, Nervous System, Overstimulated, Emotional Dysregulation

If the New Year already feels heavy, this one's for you.

In this voice-note style episode, I'm talking about why January doesn't have to come with pressure, reinvention, or exhaustion—and what shifts when you begin the year resourced instead of reactive as a working mom. 

I'll share how capacity work changed the way I walk into the New Year as an ambitious mom, what I'm doing instead of resolutions, and why you might not need a new strategy—just a new source.

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2026 isn't a reset—it's a reckoning. If you're a mission-led mother who's done with cycling between burnout and "breakthrough," this episode will anchor you in the truth: capacity is not optional this year. It's spiritual warfare.

In this kickoff episode, I share the real reason your nervous system feels maxed out—and how building embodied, bioenergetic capacity is the key to leading in both your home and your business without burning out. You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of why your biology is a Kingdom weapon, and how God has already resourced you to steward both moth...

If surrender feels hard... you're not doing it wrong. You're just out of capacity.

In this quick voice-note-style episode, I share the missing link most Christian women don't realize: surrender is not just spiritual—it's biological. And your nervous system might be the reason you're still stuck in control mode, even when your heart wants to trust.

💡 You'll walk away with:

A new lens on what God designed surrender to look like

How the safety in your body impacts the faith in your spirit

Encouragement for the week ahead—because...

You're an ambitious mom who loves Jesus. You're doing all the "right" things--building your business, loving your babies. But joy still feels out of reach, and peace still feels like a performance.

In this episode, we unpack the real reason why you aren't truly embodying biblical freedom, how burnout still shows up, and how the church has missed a critical piece of God's design for your life, your body, and your leadership.

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The holiday season has a way of showing you exactly where your nervous system really is—especially as an ambitious, working mom. 

In this quick Matriarch Memo, I'm inviting you to reflect—not just on your to-do list, but on how your body is experiencing this season. The way you're moving through December? It's not random. It's a reflection.

We're talking about performance patterns, holiday pressure, and what it means to craft a season that actually aligns with your capacity. Especially when you're running a business at the same time. 

This isn't about doing...

If you're an ambitious, faith-led woman holding a full life — motherhood, marriage, mission, and everything in between — you've probably felt this tension:

You know movement helps you feel better… but it's always the first thing to fall off your list.

This episode uncovers the deeper reason why.

We're uncovering the real reason your body is begging for movement… and why it's not about fitness, discipline, or motivation. It's about nervous system capacity.

Inside, you'll learn:
• why your body stores stress when you're not moving
• how micro-movement boosts emotional resilience
• simpl...

Ever catch yourself repeating a pattern you swore you'd healed?

In this episode, I share what surfaced when I found myself back in an old loop—
and what shifted when I chose presence over performance.

If your nervous system still clings to urgency,
even after all the inner work…

This conversation is for you.

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If meeting your kids' needs feels heavy—or even sends you to a dark place—this is your reminder: you're not broken. You're spent. In this short voice note episode, I'm sharing what it really means when life feels "too much," and why meeting your nervous system's needs is the first step to healing.

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If you're the woman who can hold it together like a champ — keep your cool, stay patient, never blow up — but inside, you're simmering with resentment, frustration, or exhaustion… this episode is for you.

In today's episode, we unpack:

What's really happening in your nervous system when you bottle emotions

Why your body can't thrive in a state of internal pressure

How to stop labeling life as a "hard season" and start expanding your capacity to feel joy again

You weren't made to just manage life. You were m...

In this quick Matriarch Memo, Rachel shares a personal story about how what looked like ADHD-fueled procrastination was actually something deeper—a stress loop that felt productive but was silently draining her.

If you've ever told yourself "I work better under pressure," this is for you.

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You've mastered the art of doing it all—juggling kids, work, home, and a million mental tabs.

But if you've ever caught yourself saying, "I just work better under pressure" or "Stress keeps me going," this episode will challenge the very system you've come to rely on.

In this episode, we unpack the real cost of running on stress, why your body might be addicted to the buzz, and how high-functioning motherhood can mask deeper burnout.

Inside this episode:
– Why stress feels like a superpower (until your body says otherwise)
– The biolog...

You're resting.
You're doing less.
You're trying to recharge.

But your body still feels… heavy.
Your mind still spins.
And rest isn't restoring you the way it used to.

If you're a high-functioning mom navigating motherhood, marriage, and business as a female entrepreneur—this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air.

We're unpacking the hidden reason you're still tired even when you rest—and the missing link your nervous system needs to feel safe and expand beyond regulation.

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As an ambitious mom who loves Jesus and also has big dreams, you've probably found yourself wondering…

"Why does this life I prayed so hard for feel so heavy?"

In today's episode, I'm breaking down 3 subtle but powerful ways your body is rejecting the life you were called to carry—and why that's not a sign of failure, but a wake-up call.

If you've ever:

Pushed through burnout "for the Kingdom"

Craved peace but can't stop moving

Felt disconnected even while doing "all the right things"

…...

A quick personal drop-in from my kitchen table—because the truth is, the thing I thought was a mindset problem?

It was something else entirely.

If you've been praying for clarity, energy, or peace—and it still feels like you're spinning… press play.

This one's short, but it might just change the way you see everything.

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You've tried routines. You've prayed harder. You've disciplined yourself into the ground.

And you're still tired.

In this episode, we're flipping the script on why you feel like you can't "keep up"—and what's actually going on beneath the guilt, the overwhelm, and the exhaustion.

If you're a high-capacity mother who secretly wonders why you feel so stuck, this one's for you.

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Is your exhaustion just burnout—or a spiritual strategy meant to keep you stuck?
In this episode of Rooted & Radiant, Rachel goes deep on how the enemy uses physical depletion as an access point to spiritual disconnection. You'll learn why your nervous system is more than a vibe—it's a vessel God wants to resource, not just regulate.

If you're a high-capacity mother who loves God, leads boldly, but feels quietly exhausted… this episode will help you see your burnout through a whole new lens.

What You'll Learn:

Why physical depletion is the en...

You've done the breathwork. You've worked on your mindset. You've read the books, prayed the prayers, journaled your heart out… and yet your body still feels exhausted. Business still feels heavy. Why?

In this episode, I break down the real reason nervous system work hasn't delivered the breakthrough you've been craving—and what you can do instead.

We'll talk about:

Why most high-capacity, faith-led women are still burned out (even after the "work")

How metabolic depletion is sabotaging your business growth

The hidden cost of spiritual tension—guilt, shame, and su...

You're not tired because you're doing too much.

You're tired because you're leaking energy—and no amount of "rest" will fix that if you're skipping regulation.

In this mini voice-note-style episode, we unpack the difference between rest and true energetic stewardship.

Because high-capacity women need more than a nap… they need to remember how to lead from overflow.

If you've ever said, "I'm doing all the right things but still feel fried," this one's for you.

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If your nervous system sets the tone in your home, business, and body… how are you stewarding it?

This episode is for the high-capacity, faith-led woman who's done managing chaos and is ready to embody peace—without betraying her power.

Because peace isn't passive. And leadership isn't sustainable when you're energetically bankrupt.

Inside this conversation, we explore:

Why your nervous system is the tuning fork for your marriage, motherhood, and mission

How dysregulation distorts your vision and delays your next level

The difference between managing emotions vs. stew...

Ever tell yourself, "I'll just check one thing…" and then—bam—you've lost 45 minutes and your kid is now covered in flour? Yeah, me too.

In this short episode, I'm getting real about the actual reason this keeps happening. It's not just a discipline issue—and you're not failing. It's your nervous system trying to keep you safe in what feels predictable: work.

Inside, I share:

What's really going on when you can't step away from your business brain

A practical nervous system reset that works in the moment

The quest...

You've built the business, hit the milestones, maybe even had your best month yet. On paper, everything is working.

But at night? Your brain still won't shut off.

You're snappy with your kids even when you want to be present.

And no matter how much you do, you still feel… behind.

In today's episode, we're digging into why hustle doesn't just live in your calendar—it lives in your body. And I'll give you three ways this shows up.

If you've ever thought, "I should feel peaceful by now, but I d...

If you've ever been told to "hold it together," this episode is your permission slip to finally let it fall apart—in the best way.

In this deeply personal episode, I unpack what it's looked like to stop stuffing my feelings, why I'm crying more lately (and why I actually celebrate it), and how that's directly tied to nervous system regulation, healing generational patterns, and reclaiming a calmer home.

We talk about the science behind crying, why your nervous system needs you to actually feel your emotions, and what I realized about my own resistance to...

If you've ever thought, "No matter how early I wake up or how much I do, I still feel behind," this episode is for you.

In today's honest conversation, I break down the hidden broken model modern high achieving moms are operating from—and the 4 peaceful productivity shifts that help you catch up without hustle. We'll ditch the shame, name the perfectionist pressure, and show you how to anchor your nervous system so you can rise as the mom God designed you to be.

✨ You'll learn:

Why your motherhood exhaustion isn't your fault

I used to feel like I was constantly chasing the next milestone—waiting for life to finally feel easier. In this episode, I'm sharing a simple but powerful mindset shift that helped me stop rushing past my own answered prayers and finally sink into gratitude.

🎧 Come listen as I share this quick story and how it's helping me slow down, see the beauty in my motherhood right now, and calm my nervous system in the process.

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There's a common belief floating around that God doesn't care about your happiness—only your sanctification or growth. But is that what Scripture really says?

In this episode, Rachel dives into a new perspective on happiness and joy from a biblical lens, explores how Jesus modeled meeting his own needs during ministry, and challenges you to rethink what it means to thrive as a mother.

🎧 Tune in for a heart-stirring conversation that just might change the way you see your calling, your joy, and your emotional well-being.

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There is a sneaky, subtle thought that is keeping you stuck in the cycle of feeling like a failure every day. 

In this quick voice-note style episode, I'm sharing something that has come up for me and my clients time and time again, why you may not be aware of this thought, and the damage it does. You really can feel like a good mom again and stop the mom rage. 

🎧 Listen in, take a deep breath, and know you're not alone.

>>>>Ever lose it and yell, then feel crushing mom guilt...

Ever feel like the weight of your household rests entirely on your shoulders? That how you show up determines how everyone else in your home shows up too?

That's because it does—and not in a guilt-trip way. In a powerful, reclaim-your-peace way.

In this episode, I'm sharing 3 nervous system truths every mama needs to hear when life feels loud, chaotic, or like you're one tantrum away from breaking down. You'll learn how to start shifting from yelling, mom rage, and reactionary partenting to calm, present, and joyful. (And it will even help your marriage!) 

Welcome to From the Trenches mini-episodes! I aim for these brief, unscripted thoughts to reach you from my phone to yours as if we were girlfriends just swapping voice memos. Wanna respond? Shoot me a message over on IG @coachrachelfernandez letting me know what you think! Here's what we're talking about today:

Ever find yourself losing it over something tiny—and then hating yourself for it?

Yeah, me too.

In this voice-note-style chat, I'm sharing a moment of raw frustration (that almost led to mom rage), the shame spiral that followed, and the si...

You're doing "all the right things"—the bubble baths, the breaks, the self-care routines.
So why do you still feel like an exhausted mom?

In this episode, I unpack the hidden reason your self-care might not be working—and the real shift that tired moms need to feel grounded, energized, and like themselves again. Hint: it's not more alone time or another walk around the block.

We'll explore:
💛 Why traditional self-care often fails to actually restore you
🌿 The power of nervous system resourcing vs. reactionary coping
🔥 How resourcing can actually expand your time and...

Welcome to FROM THE TRENCHES mini-episodes—a brief, unscripted voice note from my heart to yours. This one is raw, tender, and anchored in a mama's deepest fear and her fiercest faith.

In this episode, I share my real-time thoughts as I process the tragic floodwaters that swept through Camp Mystic in Texas and the girls who are still missing. We talk about grief, prayer, and how to stay grounded when the unimaginable hits close to home.

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In this honest reentry episode, I (Rachel) share the behind-the-scenes truth of why I paused my business, what life has looked like over the past few months, and how I'm rebuilding from a more rooted, radiant place. This episode is for the anxious mama who feels like what used to work just isn't working anymore—and who's craving a gentler, deeper rhythm for resourcing herself and regulating her nervous system.

What You'll Hear:

Why burnout doesn't always feel dramatic (but still hits hard when you ignore burnout signs)

The real-life personal challenges that br...

Welcome to From the Trenches mini-episodes! I aim for these brief, unscripted thoughts to reach you from my phone to yours as if we were girlfriends just swapping voice memos. Wanna respond? Shoot me a message over on IG @coachrachelfernandez letting me know what you think!

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Struggling to find joy amidst the busy of motherhood? If you're finding your overwhelm and triggers outweighing those joyful moments, you've got to listen to this episode. Michelle Byrd of the Busy Vibrant Mom podcast is here to share 10 simple hacks to curate intentional joy in your everyday--no matter how busy you may feel. Grab your earbuds and a crying toddler to snuggle, and get cozy to hear how little effort it takes to start shifting your mindset from one of scarcity, anxiety disorder, and lack to one of abundance and joy. And learn the amazing connection between your...

Welcome to the first ever From the Trenches mini-episode! I aim for these brief, unscripted thoughts to reach you from my phone to yours as if we were girlfriends just swapping voice memos. Wanna respond? Shoot me a message over on IG @coachrachelfernandez letting me know what you think!

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What if there was a way to heal your nervous system while also addressing your spiritual wellness? ☎️ Book a free discovery call right here to find out if coaching is the right fit for you.

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Feel like if you slow down you'll sacrifice everything you've been working towards? Like if you take even 15 minutes to yourself to calm that mom overwhelm, you'll end up with a disaster of a house and never be able to get back into the flow of things again? This belief is killing you mama! I'm sharing why rest is actually the key to ultimate success and how it relates to your nervous system dysregulation. 

blessings,

Rach

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In this episode, we break down a harmful motherhood myth that is destroying mamas everywhere. And how it impacts your nervous system. It's time to debunk this myth and get your nervous system OUT of that fight or flight so you can finally stop that mom rage for good. So grab your earpods and maybe some dirty dishes and let's get into it, mama!

blessings,

Rach

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Feeling like mom rage is something you should just be able to pray away? In this episode, we explore the deeper reasons behind mom rage and why it's not just a Holy Spirit problem. Discover God's design for your body and mind and the lies that Satan wants you to believe to keep you from true healing. 

blessings,

Rachel

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Ready to succeed at your 2025 goals? Then listen to these 4 ways to fail! It's time to take this new year and accomplish all the things you're ready to as a calm mom. Let's go!

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As the year comes to a close, I'm reflecting on the shifts that made the biggest difference in 2024 that resulted in my healthiest, wealthiest, most empowered year yet. These are not your traditional changes and there's not a singele gym routine in sight. These shifts will invite you into a new way of mom life and provide evidence that that mom anxiety does NOT have to rule your every day. Take these shifts as suggestions for things to think about as you dream about what 2025 could mean for you--the year you finally calm your nervous system, break free from...

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Are you a mom who feels like you're constantly one tiny mess away from totally losing it? (And trust me, there's ALWAYS another mess coming...)

Here's something wild: Your exhaustion and anger aren't actually about the juice spills, crayon masterpieces on the walls, or the 47th interruption while you're trying to pee in peace. 

I'm Rachel Skinner Fernandez, and I help moms understand why their cup isn't just empty – it's actually full of holes. Think about it: No matter how many bubble baths you take...

If you're feeling like your emotions are a little bit closer to the frustration and anger side than the joyful side this holiday season, I've got you mama. Today I'm going to walk you through 4 steps to take to combat that mom rage that is threatening to steal your joy this season. Let's stop that mom anxiety in its tracks and get you back to the calm, present mom who creates a magical season for her littles while still enjoying it all. 

blessings,

Rach

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Shhhhhh don't tell diet culture these secrets I'm sharing with you today! There's a really key way to address the constant sugar cravings finding their way into your every day life....and it's not what you think it is. Willpower begone! Let's get into the REAL strategies that actually address the root cause and why your sugar cravings are off the charts. (Can you guess what it is?) So grab a warm bevvie and maybe some tiny clothes to fold--it's time to dive in. 

blessings,

Rach

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The lack of time in your daily life has a direct correlation to your nervous system's health. I'm busting some time management myths today as we discuss how you can find more time in your day and stop feeling like there is never enough time. You really can find the time to connect with your littles without feeling like you're sacrificing the necessities to do so. (Your house can be clean AND you can send those business emails AND you can build a home full of connection--and it's not about more time management hacks!).

blessings,

...

Doctors commonly recommend anxiety medication when you're dealing with mom anxiety. But what they often fail to tell you is how the medication affects your brain and nervous system and why it won't actually solve the problem. Today I'll share what you need to know about anxiety medications and the best way to get to the root cause when you're struggling with an anxiety disorder. Your mental health matters and being informed on your options will help you navigate motherhood overwhelm more effectively. 

Grab a warm bevvie and let's dive in!

blessings,

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Are you feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and stuck when it comes to losing weight? You're not alone. The truth is, it's not just about what you eat or how you exercise—it's about what's happening in your body on a deeper level--specifically a brain level. 

In this episode, I'm diving into why calming your nervous system is the first step to sustainable weight loss. Trust me, this isn't about adding more to your plate; it's about giving yourself the tools to feel calmer, lighter, and more in control. Because those sugar cravings aren't just a lack of wil...

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Sick of feeling overstimulated in motherhood? Sometimes simple shifts can make a huge difference in how much input you're allowing into your brain. Kyann Molina from the Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms podcast is here to share her top 5 tips for reducing your anxiety and overstimulation with some simple routines. It's easy for your life as an anxious mom to quickly fill up with things that are contributing to your emotional dysregulation and nervous system dysregulation. By making just a few simple changes that Kyann will discuss with us, you'll see that anxiety disorder stop being so prevalent and...

What would it feel like to be able to set an example for your kids on how to regulate their emotions? For your everyday example to teach them the emotional skills they need to show up powerfully in the world? Where they would step into school armed with the skills they need to create strong friendships, stand up to peer pressure, and stand strong in their self-worth? Is that something you would love to be able to do?

Then mama, tune into this coaching session where I walk one mom through how healing her nervous system can...

Whenever seasons change in your life and you're getting used to new rhythms it's so important to make sure that you're really intentional about getting the foundational things in place. Making sure you're focusing on replenishing your body as you transition from summer into fall is really important to help reduce that anxiety, give your nervous system what it needs to keep you calm, and help you just function better. It's always a bit taxing on our brains and bodies when we're going through change, so having these five things on hand will really help with the natural stress...

Sick of feeling overstimulated in motherhood? Sometimes simple shifts can make a huge difference in how much input you're allowing into your brain. A stressed nervous system equals fight or flight and constant overstimulation and a great way to counteract that is to reduce how much your brain is encountering on a daily basis. It's easy for your life as an anxious mom to quickly fill up with things that are contributing to your emotional dysregulation and nervous system dysregulation. By making just a few simple changes, you'll see that anxiety disorder stop being so prevalent and your brain's...

Ready to get a head start on leaving the mom rage, overstimulation, and overwhelm behind? Take a listen to step 1 of the 5 Steps for Busy Moms to Find Calm that I shared in my LIVE Lose the Mom Rage Workshop on September 10th. It's time mama to stop living in the constant triggers, the overwhelming anger and frustration, and start living with joy, calm, and presence so that you can finally start enjoying your motherhood. So grab a snack and some earbuds and take a listen!

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It's time, mama. Whether you're a working mom, a work from home mom, or a stay at home mom, I KNOW you've got to be sick of sitting under the motherhood overwhelm, the mom anxiety, the emotional dysregulation and nervous system dysregulation holding you back.

It's time to stop feeling overstimulated, triggered all the time, and like a volcano about to explode anytime your kids do anything crazy. The chaos of motherhood CAN be a time of joy, presence, and calm--but it means you've got to take action.

I've got 5 reasons you can't ignore this...

Here's the thing– I think the Church has failed us miserably when it comes to dealing with emotions. And the truth is, I see so many Christian women caught up in this lie that is holding them back from true healing when it comes to emotional dysregulation. 

Mom anxiety so often leads to nervous system dysregulation, being stuck in fight or flight, and feeling like you have a mental health issue. You feel like your emotions are out of control and you're stuck in a cycle of losing it and yelling at your kids or husband. So are...

Wondering how the "mom rage" is affecting your kids? It's definitely taking an emotional toll but what does that actually look like? How is yelling and the anger rollercoaster that stems from your mom anxiety causing emotional damage? Or is it? 

We're diving into why your nervous system dysregulation affects your kiddos, how you can actually shift your mental health from one of fight or flight, anxiety disorder, and overwhelm to calm and present, and what you can do to repair any emotional damage caused by your outbursts. Because I know mama, like me, you really care a...

Wondering what the heck "mom rage" actually is? Is it yelling at your kids? Raging at your husband? Why does it happen and where does it come from?

Today I'm explaining what it actually is (it's not just being an angry mom all the time--there is so much more to it!) and why it is so common for moms with anxiety disorders. Anxious moms often end up with emotional dysregulation that causes us to feel like we fit in some weird mental health category but it really is not that complicated on what is happening in your...

Ever get frustrated with what feels like your lack of progress? Maybe you've tried the natural remedies for anxiety but you're still seeing so many anxiety symptoms. You've even fallen back on anxiety medication because you just need some HELP. Yet you're still dealing with sensory overload, feeling overstimulated, and just sick of the mom anxiety taking such a toll on your daily life. You're ready to get OFF the emotional rollercoaster but nothing has seemed to work. 

Today I'm busting through the reasons why your nervous system is still stuck in fight or flight no matter w...

Do you ever fly off the handle with your kids or your husband only to wonder "what the heck just happened?" Maybe the overstimulation, and emotional dysregulation just seems to get to you in a way you just do NOT understand. And next thing you know, you're irritable, frustrated, and generally angry all the time--which, let's be honest, doesn't play out too well with your family relationships. Your husband avoids you, your kids wonder when mom is going to yell again, and you're sitting over there feeling like a total failure. 

Well, mama, the first step to c...

Are you struggling with constantly feeling overstimulated in motherhood? Like you're flying off the handle constantly because the noise and mess and just GETS to you.

You don't understand WHY your kids are the way they are and you read the parenting scripts and try the gentle parenting and you're just still feeling like a failure on a daily basis. Your anger and frustration is first and foremost and its really affecting your relationship with your kiddos. Your mental health needs HELP.

The problem, mama, is that your nervous system needs some support but you're...

One of the most POWERFUL tools you have to calm your nervous system and impact your mental health is sleep. 

But do you feel exhausted when you wake up even when you feel like you've been asleep long enough? 

Sometimes as an anxious mom your sleep isn't as restorative and healing as you need it to be. 

And the lack of good sleep may be the reason you're finding yourself in fight or flight mode, burdened with overstimulation, and struggling with emotional regulation. 

But don't worry, anxious mama, there is ONE simp...

Often anxiety stems from our deeply rooted beliefs about life. Beliefs that are lies, not based on the truth of God's word, and very insidious in the way they take over our brains.

If you're spiraling in anxiety and going through life as an anxious mom, it's likely you've forgotten this ONE powerful truth I'm going to share with you today.

This truth has the power to transform your outlook, remind you of the reason you are here, and help banish those anxious thoughts so that you can finally break free of the anxiety symptoms...

Self care is all the rage right? As moms we're just told that motherhood is hard because we never have time to ourselves, we're not taking enough bubble baths, we just need some time away from the pressures of motherhood.

While all those things can be great to pamper yourself, they don't help regulate your nervous system and holistically heal it from the root.

Today I'm going to share why more self care ISN'T actually the answer to your rising mom anxiety. Self care is not going to get to the root of your overstimulation...

Sick of yelling at your kids?

Tired of seeing the look on your husband's face when he realizes you're in one of your "moods"?

The reason your emotions and moods are off the charts and feel completely out of control is because your nervous system function is suffering. And there's only one tried and true way to reboot it and build stress resiliency, emotional regulation, and finally figure out how to get off the emotional rollercoaster.

This is as simple of a natural treatment of anxiety you can get. Because mom rage is...

How many times have you found yourself overwhelmed with anxiety symptoms, heart racing, weight of the world on your shoulders, feeling stuck in a cycle of fight or flight? 

No matter how much you tell yourself something else, or you try to distract yourself or logically argue your mind out of the rising anxiety, you just can't seem to escape it. You know you need to calm down and address your mental health, but you feel powerless! You're officially on what I call the "runaway anxiety train."

In this episode, I'm walking you through a 5...

Wanna know why eating breakfast shortly after waking is one of the MOST crucial steps to helping your body feel safe so that your nervous system can calm down? Well I've got 5 reasons you've probably never heard of!

So often as a mom you prioritize everyone else around you and leave your basic needs–like food–to last. Only to go hours before realizing you haven't eaten anything yet. Yet your nervous system function is highly dependent on the signals you send it regularly. 

That constant fight or flight reaction keeping you in a state of em...

Today, we are going to troubleshoot that therapy you've been spending all that money on and learn how to optimize it to finally get some natural anxiety relief. I know how hard the mental health struggle is when it comes to digging into anxiety disorder.

So I've put together these 3 truths that you have to understand about how your nervous system functions to be able to get the most out of those expensive therapy sessions. Because aren't you sick of going to therapy and feeling like your mental health isn't improving? 

True anxiety management isn't a...

Today I have special guest, Bekah Yawn of the For the Love of Hormones podcast here to talk about

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 hormone imbalance.

As a work from home home struggling to balance kids and home on...

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 control is what is leading to the e...

Are you...

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 designed you specifically to accomplish His purposes, so let's dive into 10 common characteristics of anxiety and ADHD so you...

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 space for your little's emotions instead of escalating the...

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 a mom with anxiety. 

If you're desperate to leave the emotional ou...

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 every day. And I'll walk you...

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 every day. And I’ll wa...

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 h...

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 the anxiety s...

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 effective at calming your body. B...

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 calm the chaos, mama? Grab those earbuds and let's heal!

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 Fernandez, anxiety coach, food...

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 from overwhelmed mom to present mama. Often, these six different things creep into our...

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 mom. So I'm diving into 4 simple steps to...

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 to keep your home. 

T...

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 purpose of our celebration.

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 healing one heals the other, and how AMAZINGLY God has designed our bodies to...

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 (hello crappy periods, crazy mood swings, lots of skin issues, etc) then you're goi...

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 your kiddos.

If you're r...

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

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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? 

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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 where God wants you to be. 

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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 as a mompreneur. 

Wh...

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 as a working mo...

Did you know energy issues tie back to a lack of nutrients in the body?

If you're feeling depleted, drained, and can't seem to even find enough energy to enjoy hanging out with your girlfriends–there's more than busy mom life to blame. 

Yes, mama, motherhood can be challenging. And yes, balancing work and motherhood has it's hurdles. The world tells you that parenting those littles is a thankless job, exhausting, full of overwhelm, and battling motherhood exhaustion on a daily basis is normal.

But I'm here to tell you that's a load of...

Ever gotten hung up on moving forward because you never felt like something was "ready"? Welcome to the curse of the anxious mama–perfectionism. 

Perfectionism may initially seem like a good thing. As a high achieving mom, I'm sure you've faced the desire to produce excellence. 

BUT when your brain starts turning your desire for good work into perfectionism, you will start noticing you're straight up stuck.

Stuck from getting that business idea off the ground.

Stuck in editing mode for WEEKS on that next blog post. 

Stuck on getti...

Let's get real. When you're a working mom (or ANY mom), mealtimes can be more stressful than enjoyable. But girl, I'm on a mission to banish the idea that feeding our families always comes with a heaping side of mom stress and anxiety. 

Meals are such a beautiful opportunity to connect with our family, especially if you're a work from home mom. Often as anxious moms we get so caught up in trying to get dinner on the table or take care of our kids that we never get a chance to actually be present during the m...

Feel like mornings are impossible as a work from home mom?

When you start your day diving right into serving everyone around you, whether that's by answering emails as a working mom, answering a baby's cry first thing out of bed, or maybe even being tied to your bed in the morning as a co-sleeping mom–it supercharges that mom anxiety you're working so hard to get rid of!

You might feel like it's impossible to fit ANY time in for yourself in the morning as an exhausted mama. But I'm going to give you so...

Ever face a big decision and find yourself overthinking it, over-researching, spending WAY too much time weighing the pros and cons and never actually moving forward with anything? 

This is one of the biggest ways mom anxiety can swoop in and keep you stuck in overwhelmed motherhood.

Taking action is the most crucial step to moving forward in your life. Whether that's as a high-achieving working mom who needs to make a business decision or as a work from home mom who is trying to determine the best childcare option. 

Being a mom wi...

There are so many things that impact how you feel throughout the day.

Yes, motherhood is hard and challenging a lot of the times. Motherhood overwhelm is real. But you don't have to go through every day feeling drained, exhausted, with no energy.

Here are 10 reasons you might be feeling exhausted with no energy. 

Let's ditch the exhaustion, anxious motherhood, and start living vibrantly. 

Grab those earbuds and let's learn, mama!

blessings,

Rach

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Ever find yourself worrying about your kids all the time?

Wondering if they'll turn out alright, if you're doing all the right things, whether they'll have what they need to succeed?

This Scripture passage is the reminder you need that God is sovereign and in control, and you can trust Him to take care of not just your kids...but you too. 

So grab those earbuds, and let's get calm, mama!

blessings,

Rachel

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I know you've heard it–Consistency is the key to business success. Especially as a mompreneur. 

But do you ever feel like it's impossible to find time to actually work on your business? 

Between interrupted nap times, toddler tantrums, unexpected sickness, it might feel like the entire world is against you actually getting anything done. 

So you try to schedule time to work, but it inevitably is interrupted by …. well…. LIFE.

And that consistency you've been told is so important just never actually happens. 

So your business struggles, your income is...

Are you sick of running ragged, feeling like time gets the best of you everyday, and feeling like it's impossible to balance work and kids and home?! 

The dishes need to be washed, the laundry is STILL piled in the corner from last week, and the contents of your makeup bag (that you never use) is currently on your bathroom floor from your toddler but who knows when you'll pick that up. But you still have a project due. 

Maybe you are getting in the work time, but by the time you're done, it's taken ev...

You finally make it through your day running after your littles, navigating nap times, maybe fitting a little work in here and there. 

Now it's time for you to get some real work done and the thought absolutely exhausts you. Hello tired momlife. 

You're so tired you don't even know where to start. So you open your computer, do a few things here and there, but end up shutting down early because let's be honest–your brain is struggggling. 

Exhaustion is NOT a high achieving mom's friend. It will cut down your goals, sabot...

Been flying off the handle a lot with your kids? It's like EVERY … LITTLE… THING is driving you nuts. 

You're snapping at your toddler for yelling too loudly.

You even caught yourself angry at your baby for not going to bed easily. 

And if you step on one more dadgum tiny toy, well….the mom rage is just waiting to pop up and ruin the day. 

Look, mama, you're not a bad mom. There are many things that play into pushing you into a reactive, angry state that has everyone walking on eggshe...