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29. Am I Doing Enough as a Mom? A Mother’s Day Interview With My 6-Year-Old

Have you ever wondered if you’re doing enough as a mom?
Do you ever look back on the hard moments and worry that your kids are only going to remember the worst parts of you?
What if your children are receiving more love, safety, prayer, and faithfulness from you than you realize?
In this special Mother’s Day episode, I’m doing something a little different. My 6-year-old daughter is joining me on the podcast to interview me about motherhood, faith, family, what I love about being her mom, and what I hope she remembers as she grows up.
This sweet conversation is a reminder for the anxious mom who feels like she’s not doing enough: your kids do not need a perfect mom. They need a mom who loves them, prays for them, says sorry when she needs to, and keeps pointing them back to Jesus.
Motherhood is messy, funny, stretching, and beautiful all at the same time — and God’s grace meets us right in the middle of it.
Resources & Links
Listen to related episodes:
Episode 28: When You Keep Snapping at Your Kids: How to Become a Calm Mom Without Being Perfect
Episode 27: Why Anxiety Steals Joy in Motherhood and How to Feel Present Again
If this episode encouraged you, would you share it with another mom this Mother’s Day? You never know who needs the reminder that she is seen, loved, and covered by God’s grace.
Connect
Follow the show so you don’t miss new episodes every Monday and Thursday.
Website: www.faithoveranxietyformoms.com
Next Steps
1️⃣ Take one quiet moment today to thank God for the gift of motherhood, even in the messy parts.
2️⃣ Remind yourself: my kids don’t need a perfect mom — they need a mom who keeps showing up with love, prayer, and grace.
Xoxo, Rachel 💜

28. When You Keep Snapping at Your Kids: How to Become a Calm Mom Without Being Perfect

Do you keep snapping at your kids and then feeling overwhelmed by mom guilt afterward?
Have you ever wondered why you feel so overstimulated, touched out, or triggered by normal motherhood moments like sibling fighting, whining, bedtime battles, or constant noise?
What if becoming a calm mom is not about being perfect, but learning how to pause, regulate your nervous system, and respond with God’s peace?
If you are a Christian mom who wants to be more patient, present, and peaceful with your kids, but you keep reacting from stress, anxiety, or exhaustion, this episode is for you.
Today we are talking about what it really means to become a calm mom when motherhood feels loud, overstimulating, and emotionally draining. You will learn why snapping at your kids is not always a character flaw, but often a sign that your nervous system is overwhelmed and needs support.
We’ll walk through simple, biblical and therapy-informed tools for self-regulation, mindfulness, auditory grounding, and proactive stress management so you can pause before you react, calm your body, renew your mind, and respond to your children with more peace and wisdom.
If you have been searching for Christian mom anxiety help, how to stop yelling at your kids, how to be a calm mom, nervous system regulation for moms, biblical tools for anxiety, or faith-based parenting encouragement, this episode will help you take one small step toward peace today.
Bible verses mentioned
✝️ James 1:19 
✝️ Psalm 46:10 
✝️ Matthew 6:34 
✝️ Galatians 5:22–23 
✝️ Proverbs 14:1 
✝️ Luke 5:16 
Connect with Rachel
Website: www.faithoveranxietyformoms.com
Related Episodes
Episode 27: Why Anxiety Steals Joy in Motherhood and How to Feel Present Again
Episode 22: Why You Feel Like You’re Failing as a Mom - and the Truth You Need to Hear
Next Steps
1️⃣ Choose one tool to practice this week Self regulation, Mindfulness, or Proactive Stress Management
2️⃣ Follow the show on Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss new episodes every Monday and Thursday.
3️⃣ If this episode encouraged you, please leave a written review on Apple Podcasts. Your review helps more Christian moms find faith-filled support for anxiety, motherhood, and finding peace in the middle of real life.
Xoxo, Rachel 💜

27. Why Anxiety Steals Joy in Motherhood and How to Feel Present Again

Do you ever love your kids deeply but still feel guilty that you are not enjoying motherhood the way you thought you would?
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or mentally checked out in everyday motherhood moments?
Could anxiety, mental overload, and internal pressure be stealing your ability to feel present and experience joy?
Motherhood can be beautiful and heavy at the same time, and feeling overwhelmed does not mean you are a bad mom. This episode unpacks why anxiety can make it hard to enjoy motherhood, how mental load and hypervigilance can keep you stuck in survival mode, and why that internal “static” can leave you feeling disconnected from the moments you want to treasure most. 
Drawing from Scripture like Psalm 127:3, Psalm 113:9, Galatians 5, Psalm 90:14, and Luke 2:51, this conversation offers biblical encouragement and practical support for anxious moms who want to feel more peaceful and present.
You’ll also hear a real bedtime story from motherhood, plus simple, faith-filled ways to reconnect with God, quiet your mind, release perfectionism, set healthy boundaries, practice self-care, and reach for support when anxiety feels bigger than everyday overwhelm. 
Contact Rachel
Website: www.faithoveranxietyformoms.com
Next Steps
1️⃣ Spend a few quiet minutes with God using Psalm 90:14 and ask Him to satisfy your heart before the day begins.
2️⃣ Choose one small reset this week, like lowering the pressure, setting one boundary, or pausing to regulate before responding.
3️⃣ Reach out for support if you have been carrying too much alone, whether that is a trusted friend, family member, or a professional counselor.
Xoxo, Rachel 💜

26. Feeling Stuck in Fear? How Jesus Helps Anxious Moms Find Peace

Do you feel stuck in the same anxious thoughts over and over again?
Have you been praying about the same fear, the same overwhelm, or the same emotional pattern and wondering if God sees you in it?
Do you feel like you know the truth in your head, but your heart and body still feel tired, tense, and afraid?
What if Jesus is not waiting for you to “get it together,” but is meeting you right in the place where you feel stuck?
Acts 3 reminds anxious moms that Jesus meets them in the places where they feel stuck and weary, His name has power, His presence brings refreshing, and He helps them take the next faithful step toward peace.
In this episode, Rachel walks through the story of the man at the temple gate who had been unable to walk since birth. He asked Peter and John for temporary help, but through the name of Jesus, God gave him something deeper: restoration, strength, and a new way to walk.
Rachel connects this passage to the places moms often feel emotionally stuck — fear of the future, anxiety spirals, overthinking, mom guilt, exhaustion, and carrying too much. Through Scripture, practical application, and encouragement, this episode reminds you that the length of your struggle does not limit the power of Jesus.
You’ll learn why the name of Jesus is not a formula, but a place of faith and authority, how repentance brings refreshing instead of shame, and why returning to God’s presence through His Word and gratitude can help steady your heart when anxiety feels loud.
Featured Scripture
✝️ Acts 3:6
✝️ Acts 3:19–20
Resources & Links
Listen to the song mentioned in this episode: In Jesus Name by Katy Nichole
Grab your Bible and read Acts 3 this week. As you read, ask God to show you where you have been feeling stuck and where He is inviting you to take one faithful step with Him.
Connect
Website: www.faithoveranxietyformoms.com
Next Steps
1️⃣ Name the place where you feel stuck, speak the name of Jesus over that place & return to His presence for refreshing.
2️⃣ If this episode encouraged you, share it with another mom who feels stuck in anxiety, fear, overwhelm, or overthinking.
3️⃣ Make sure you follow the show so you don’t miss the next episode.
4️⃣ And if this podcast has been a blessing to you, would you take a minute to leave a review? Your review helps other Christian moms find biblical encouragement and practical support for anxiety in motherhood.
Xoxo, Rachel 💜

25. How Christian Moms Can Set Healthy Boundaries Without Guilt

Struggling to set healthy boundaries without feeling guilty?
Have you ever felt like needing space from someone you love made you selfish, unloving, or like a bad Christian? 
If so, this episode is for you.
In today’s conversation, we’re talking about how to set healthy boundaries as a Christian mom when love feels complicated. I’m sharing part of my own story of walking through a hard relationship, what God taught me about protecting my peace, and why boundaries are not the absence of love.
We’re also looking at the biblical process Jesus gives us in Matthew 18, along with the internal prep work that matters first: pray, practice, and ponder.
If you’ve been carrying guilt, confusion, or emotional heaviness in a relationship, I pray this episode reminds you that God cares about your heart, your peace, and the burdens you’ve been quietly carrying.
Highlights from Today’s Episode
⭐️ Why setting a boundary does not mean you stopped loving someone
⭐️ The difference between keeping the peace and actually living in peace
⭐️ How unhealthy relationships can affect your mind, emotions, and nervous system
⭐️ The 3 internal prep steps before setting a boundary: pray, practice, and ponder
⭐️ The biblical boundary process in Matthew 18:15–17
⭐️ Why protecting your peace is not selfish, but wise stewardship
⭐️ How to take one small step toward a healthy boundary this week
Scriptures Mentioned
✝️ Matthew 18:15–17
✝️ Ephesians 4:15
✝️ Matthew 7:3–5
✝️ Proverbs 4:23
Connect With Me
Website: www.faithoveranxietyformoms.com
Next Steps
1️⃣ Ask God where you need wisdom and clarity in a hard relationship.
2️⃣ Get honest about what has been costing you peace.
3️⃣ Take one small step toward a healthy, biblical boundary this week.
4️⃣ Share this episode with another mom who needs this today
5️⃣ Follow the show and leave a 5 star review
Xoxo, Rachel 💜

24. How to Trust God in Anxiety When Fear of the Unknown Steals Your Peace as a Christian Mom

Are you struggling with fear of the unknown and feeling anxious because life feels out of control?
Have you been stuck in anxiety spirals and unable to shut off your thoughts about the future?
Do you want to trust God in anxiety and feel calm, present, and mentally at peace?
In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to trust God in anxiety when you feel fear of the unknown and lack of control. I’m sharing a personal story from my own life about the season when I left teaching to stay home with my girls, even though I had no idea how everything would work financially.
We’ll look at Ruth and Habakkuk and talk about what it means to trust God one step at a time when the future feels uncertain. I’m also sharing a simple psychology perspective on why uncertainty can feel so triggering in the mind and body, plus practical encouragement for the mom who feels overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, and unable to turn her brain off.
Highlights from this episode:
⭐️ Why fear of the unknown can trigger anxiety spirals and overthinking
⭐️ What Habakkuk teaches us about trusting God before provision is visible
⭐️ How Ruth models quiet faithfulness in an uncertain season
⭐️ A personal story of obedience, financial fear, and God’s little-by-little provision
⭐️ A simple nervous system perspective on why uncertainty feels so hard
⭐️ Practical ways to respond when anxiety about the future starts rising
Scriptures Referenced:
✝️ Habakkuk 3:17–19
✝️ Ruth
✝️ Matthew 6:34
✝️ Proverbs 3:5–6
Connect with RachelWebsite: www.faithoveranxietyformoms.com
Next Steps:
1️⃣ Ask yourself: what am I actually afraid of right now?
2️⃣ Surrender the outcome to God and focus on the next faithful step.
3️⃣ Share this episode with a mom who needs encouragement today.
4️⃣ Follow the show so you don’t miss future episodes
Xoxo,
Rachel 💜

23. What God Is Really Like: How His Character Brings Peace to Anxious Moms

Do you know God is good in your head, but still struggle to believe it in a hard season?
Have grief, motherhood anxiety, or painful circumstances ever made God feel distant, silent, or confusing?
Are you longing to trust God more deeply and find peace by understanding His true character?
When anxiety gets loud, it can distort more than your thoughts about life — it can distort your view of God. In this episode, Rachel shares a deeply personal story of losing her sister unexpectedly at 19 and how that season challenged everything she thought she knew about God’s goodness.
You’ll hear how pain, grief, fear, and anxiety can cause us to interpret God through our emotions instead of through Scripture — and why knowing the character of God is so important for Christian moms who want to walk in peace.
Rachel also unpacks several key attributes of God that bring comfort in anxious seasons, including His compassion, sovereignty, unchanging nature, holiness, and goodness. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why does God feel far?” or “How do I trust God when life hurts?” this conversation will help you renew your mind with biblical truth and remember who God really is.
If you are an anxious Christian mom who wants to grow closer to God, trust Him more in motherhood, and stop letting fear define your thoughts, this one is for you.
Resources & Links
⭐️ The Attributes of God Bible Study by The Daily Grace Co. Rachel mentioned this study in today’s episode as a powerful resource for understanding who God is and what He is like. CHECK IT OUT HERE
Contact Rachel
Website: www.faithoveranxietyformoms.com
Next Steps
1️⃣ Listen in and let this conversation help you reconnect with the truth of God’s character in the middle of anxiety, grief, or a hard motherhood season.
2️⃣ Grab the Attributes of God Bible Study in the show notes if you want to go deeper in understanding God’s compassion, goodness, holiness, sovereignty, and faithfulness.
3️⃣ Follow the show and leave a written review on Apple Podcasts to help more anxious Christian moms find peace, hope, and biblical truth.
Xoxo,
Rachel 💜

22. Why You Feel Like You’re Failing as a Mom—and the Truth You Need to Hear

Do you ever feel like you’re failing as a mom after one hard moment with your child?
Are you carrying mom guilt, motherhood overwhelm, or the pressure to do everything perfectly?
Have you been stuck in shame, wondering what God says when you feel like you’re not enough as a mom?
If you’ve ever walked away from a hard parenting moment feeling embarrassed, defeated, or like you’re just not doing a good enough job, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, we’re talking about why so many Christian moms feel like they’re failing in motherhood, how exhaustion, comparison, and unrealistic expectations fuel mom guilt, and what Scripture says when shame tries to define you.
Rachel shares a real story from traveling home with her 3-year-old on an airplane and opens up about the pressure, embarrassment, and internal spiral that so many moms know so well. You’ll be reminded that one hard moment does not define your motherhood, that condemnation is not from God, and that faithful motherhood matters more than perfect motherhood.
This episode will encourage the anxious Christian mom who feels overwhelmed, stretched thin, and weighed down by guilt to trade shame for grace, perfection for connection, and pressure for the truth of God’s Word.
Resources
Scriptures mentioned in this episode:
✝️ Romans 8:1✝️ 2 Corinthians 12:9✝️ Matthew 11:28✝️ Isaiah 40:11
Connect with Rachel
If this episode encouraged you, make sure you’re following Faith Over Anxiety for Moms so you don’t miss future episodes filled with biblical encouragement and practical tools for anxious Christian moms.
Website: www.faithoveranxietyformoms.com
Next Steps
1️⃣ Listen to this episode with a journal nearby and write down the lie you’ve been believing about your motherhood.
2️⃣ Replace that lie with this truth: A hard moment does not make me a failing mom.
3️⃣ Share this episode with another anxious Christian mom who needs encouragement and grace today. 
Xoxo,
Rachel 💜

21. When Anxious Thoughts Won’t Stop: Finding God’s Peace in Psalm 94:19

Do you ever feel like your anxious thoughts just won’t stop, no matter how much you try to pray or calm down?
Are you a Christian mom who loves God but still feels mentally overwhelmed, emotionally overloaded, or stuck in a spiral of anxiety?
Have you been longing for biblical peace, comfort from God, and practical help when your mind feels crowded?
In today’s episode of Faith Over Anxiety for Moms, we’re talking about what to do when anxious thoughts won’t stop and how to find God’s peace in Psalm 94:19. If you’ve been feeling mentally overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or weighed down by the invisible load of motherhood, this episode will encourage you.
We’re breaking down the meaning of Psalm 94:19 — “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy” — and talking about how this verse applies to real life as an anxious Christian mom. You’ll hear the biblical context of the verse, what it teaches us about God’s comfort, and how to receive peace when your thoughts feel loud and nonstop.
This episode also explores the connection between anxiety, the nervous system, and faith, so you can understand why anxiety can feel spiritual and physical at the same time. Most importantly, you’ll walk away with a simple, biblical way to respond when your mind feels overwhelmed and you need the comfort of God in the middle of motherhood.
If you’ve been searching for Christian anxiety help, Bible verses for anxious thoughts, peace for overwhelmed moms, or biblical encouragement for anxiety, this episode is for you.
Inside this episode, we talk about:
⭐️ Psalm 94:19 and the meaning of “when anxiety was great within me”
⭐️ How God meets anxious thoughts with comfort, peace, and joy
⭐️ Why anxiety often feels like a multitude of thoughts
⭐️ The difference between God’s consolation and condemnation
⭐️ How to receive God’s peace when your mind feels overloaded
⭐️ Encouragement for Christian moms struggling with anxiety
⭐️ A simple action step to use when your thoughts start spiraling
Contact Rachel
Website: www.faithoveranxietyformoms.com
If this episode encouraged you, here’s how you can support the show:
💜 Follow the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes
💜 Leave a written Apple Podcast review to help more anxious Christian moms find this show
💜 Share this episode with a friend who has been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or mentally exhausted
💜 Browse more episodes from the show on Christian anxiety, motherhood overwhelm, biblical peace, and practical faith tools for moms 
Xoxo,
Rachel 💜

20. 6 Simple Ways to Calm Your Nervous System Fast When Anxiety Hits

Do you feel overwhelmed, overstimulated, or stuck in anxiety as a mom—even when nothing is actually wrong?
Do you know what the Bible says about anxiety, but still struggle to calm your mind and body?
Are you searching for Christian tools to calm anxiety, regulate your nervous system, and feel peace in motherhood?
In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to calm your nervous system when anxiety hits—especially in the middle of motherhood.
If you’ve ever felt like your thoughts are spiraling, your chest feels tight, or your body just won’t relax… you are not alone—and you are not broken.
This episode will help you understand what’s actually happening in your body during anxiety, why it feels so hard to calm down (even when you know the truth), and how to regulate your nervous system using simple, practical tools.
We’re combining biblical truth + nervous system regulation + psychology-backed strategies so you can stop fighting your anxiety and start experiencing real peace.
You’ll learn:
💜 What anxiety is doing in your body (fight-or-flight explained simply)
💜 Why your brain struggles to receive truth when your body feels unsafe
💜 A powerful breathing technique called the physiological sigh to calm anxiety fast
💜 6 simple ways to regulate your nervous system in real time
💜 How scripture supports caring for your body—not just your thoughts
This is for the Christian mom who wants to feel closer to God, calm her anxious thoughts, and experience peace—even in the middle of a busy, overwhelming day.
📖 Scriptures referenced:
⭐️ John 14:27
⭐️ Philippians 4:6–7
⭐️ Psalm 46:10
⭐️ 1 Kings 19 (Elijah)
⭐️ 2 Corinthians 10:5
⭐️ Matthew 6:34
⭐️ Psalm 23:2–3
⭐️ Isaiah 26:3
🤍 CONNECT WITH RACHEL
Website: www.faithoveranxietyformoms.com
➡️ NEXT STEPS
1️⃣ Take a deep breath and try one of the 6 simple tools to calm your nervous system  the next time anxiety hits
2️⃣ Share this episode with another mom who needs encouragement
3️⃣ Leave a review so other moms can find this support
Xoxo,
Rachel 💜