Moms Making Memories-Gentle rhythms for calmer homes

103: How I Calm Down When I Feel Dysregulated as a Christian Mom


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Do you ever feel your body react before your brain can think?

If you’ve raised your voice and regretted it…

If your heart starts pounding and your tone sharpens in the moment…
If you love your children deeply but sometimes feel emotionally overwhelmed…

This episode is for you.

Today I’m sharing what I personally do when I feel dysregulated as a Christian mom — not a big system, not a perfect formula — just a simple, faith-based strategy I use in real time to calm my nervous system and respond with peace instead of regret.

We’ll talk about:

  • What’s really happening in your body when you yell
  • Why dysregulation isn’t spiritual failure
  • How Scripture supports emotional regulation
  • A practical way to steady yourself before you correct your child
  • If you’re an overwhelmed Christian mom who wants to stop reacting and start responding with calm authority, this episode will help you breathe again.

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    Moms Making Memories-Gentle rhythms for calmer homesBy Jo-Anne Kitson-Johnson