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!) 

Plus, a practical rhythm to help you slow down, get honest about what you need, and start to notice the ripple effect of a regulated nervous system.

✨ Challenge Invitation: Want to start feeling better now? Join the free [Chaos to Calm Challenge](INSERT LINK)—a 5-day private audio experience to help you regulate your nervous system, feel more grounded, and finally create the peace you're craving. We start August 4th. bit.ly/ctcprivatepodcast 

Grab Your FREE Spot Here!

Loved this episode? Shoot me a message on Instagram @coachrachelfernandez and let me know what landed!

Wanna go deeper? DM me "DEEPER" to find out if the Rooted Mother, Radiant Life container is a good fit for you. 

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 simple but powerful pivot that helped me soften back into regulation and caring for my nervous system.

If you’ve ever felt like the chaos of motherhood and overwhelm is too much for your system to carry, this one’s for you.

🎧 Want deep support for your nervous system, not just surface-level self-care? Join the free Chaos to Calm Challenge starting August 4th here: Reserve Your Spot

Let’s breathe through it together, mama.

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 energy 🧠 The key to learning how to resource yourself for long-term capacity

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re still so tired (or still dealing with mom rage) even with all your “self-care”… this one’s for you.

Join the FREE Chaos to Calm Challenge—a private podcast experience to help you calm your nervous system and start feeling resourced (not just relieved). August 4th-8th

🎧 Reserve Your FREE Spot HERE! 

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.

📍 Connect on IG: @coachrachelfernandez 💛 Donate to support the families impacted: 

• Convoy of Hope
• Support Camp Mystic Families & Staff Affected by Texas Flood (Go Fund Me)
• Help Families Heal After Flood Trauma at Camp Mystic (Go Fund Me)
• Southern Oaks Church 

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 brought me to a full pause

• How resourcing yourself must evolve with every new season of life

• An invitation to reimagine your own rhythm and needs right now

• What’s coming next inside the Ditch Mom Anxiety world

Let’s connect: If this episode resonated with you, send me a DM @coachrachelfernandez on IG or share it with a mama friend who needs it too. I’m so glad you’re here.

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!

BOOK A FREE DISCOVERY CALL

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.

Or hop on over on Instagram and shoot me a DM @coachrachelfernandez

JOIN THE FREE SISTERHOOD:

Pop on over to my free Facebook community and join other mamas calming their nervous systems to heal anxiety and show up as better mamas! ➡️ bit.ly/ditchmomanxietycommunity 

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 joy and your productivity!

Rach

BOOK A FREE DISCOVERY CALL 

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.

Or hop on over on Instagram and shoot me a DM @coachrachelfernandez

JOIN THE FREE SISTERHOOD:

Pop on over to my free Facebook community and join other mamas calming their nervous systmes to heal anxiety and show up as better mamas! ➡️ bit.ly/ditchmomanxietycommunity 

CONNECT WITH MICHELLE:

Listen to the Busy Vibrant Mom Podcast

Grab your free productivity planner at https://byrdmichelle.com/ 

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!

BOOK A FREE DISCOVERY CALL

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.

Or hop on over on Instagram and shoot me a DM @coachrachelfernandez

JOIN THE FREE SISTERHOOD:

Pop on over to my free Facebook community and join other mamas calming their nervous systmes to heal anxiety and show up as better mamas! ➡️ bit.ly/ditchmomanxietycommunity 

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

BOOK A FREE DISCOVERY CALL 

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.

Or hop on over on Instagram and shoot me a DM @coachrachelfernandez

JOIN THE FREE SISTERHOOD:

Pop on over to my free Facebook community and join other mamas calming their nervous systmes to heal anxiety and show up as better mamas! ➡️ bit.ly/ditchmomanxietycommunity 

RELATED EPISODES:

EP 90 // 5 Reasons You Can't Ignore Your Anxiety Induced Emotional Dysregulation Any Longer

Ep 86 // The Real Reason You're STILL Stuck in Fight or Flight Mode (and How to Finally Make Lasting Change)

EP 77 // 3 Truths About Your Nervous System and Why Therapy Isn't Helping Your Anxiety Disorder

EP 70 // 14 Red Flags That Your Tanked Metabolism Is Causing Your Mom Anxiety

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

BOOK A FREE DISCOVERY CALL 

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.

Or hop on over on Instagram and shoot me a DM @coachrachelfernandez

JOIN THE FREE SISTERHOOD:

Pop on over to my free Facebook community and join other mamas calming their nervous systmes to heal anxiety and show up as better mamas! ➡️ bit.ly/ditchmomanxietycommunity 

RELATED EPISODES:

EP 90 // 5 Reasons You Can't Ignore Your Anxiety Induced Emotional Dysregulation Any Longer

Ep 86 // The Real Reason You're STILL Stuck in Fight or Flight Mode (and How to Finally Make Lasting Change)

EP 77 // 3 Truths About Your Nervous System and Why Therapy Isn't Helping Your Anxiety Disorder

EP 70 // 14 Red Flags That Your Tanked Metabolism Is Causing Your Mom Anxiety