May 23, 2023

Overcoming Mom Rage: Practical Tips for Christian Mothers | Guest Interview with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy | Managing Mom Burnout: Strategies for Emotional Health

46 minutes

The Living in Sync podcast features a conversation between Joelle, the host, and Elizabeth, a Christian mom of four and host of the Emotionally Healthy Legacy podcast.

They discuss the challenges of motherhood and offer practical tips for managing emotions, setting healthy boundaries, and prioritizing self-care. Elizabeth shares her personal experiences of struggling with anger and impatience as a mother and offers proactive strategies for preventing burnout. They also discuss the importance of seeking support from God, mentors, and elders.

The episode aims to provide support and encouragement for Christian moms who may be struggling with similar challenges.

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Episode Content Outline

*Struggles with impatience and anger as a mother [00:08:09]*

Elizabeth talks about her struggles with impatience and anger as a mother, including her first experience with mom rage when her oldest son was three years old and her second son was born.

*Tools for Managing Mom Rage [00:13:01]*

Elizabeth shares proactive strategies for managing mom rage, including prioritizing self-care, setting boundaries, and creating white space in your day.

*Importance of Proactive Self-Care [00:15:57]*

Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of proactive self-care, such as good sleep, deep breathing, and spending time with God, to reduce stress and increase tolerance.

*Overcoming Mom Guilt [00:20:05]*

Elizabeth discusses the sources of mom guilt, including societal standards and negative self-talk, and offers suggestions for prioritizing self-care without guilt.

*Reframing Guilt [00:23:31]*

Elizabeth and Joelle discuss reframing guilt and unpacking where it comes from, using examples of taking trips and working out.

*Advice for Struggling Moms [00:28:35]*

Elizabeth offers biblical advice for moms struggling with anger and shame, encouraging them to bring it into the light and seek support.

*Impact of Self-Care [00:26:00]*

Joelle shares her personal experience of the positive impact of self-care on her patience and energy as a mom.

*Addressing the problem and seeking support [00:30:20]*

The speakers discuss the importance of acknowledging and seeking help for struggling with anger and impatience as a mother.

*Hope and possibility of becoming a patient and calm mom [00:31:13]*

The speakers offer hope and encouragement to mothers who struggle with anger and impatience, sharing personal experiences and emphasizing the possibility of change.

*Fun and lighthearted moments in motherhood [00:37:14]*

The speakers share funny moments in motherhood, including their children's food fixations and preferences.

*Small Steps to Overcome Burnout [00:40:33]*

Joelle shares her personal experience of overcoming burnout and offers advice on taking small steps to seek support and prioritize self-care.

*Managing Overstimulation and Emotions [00:41:48]*

Joelle discusses the cyclical nature of overstimulation and shares techniques for managing emotions, such as physical movement and listening to music.

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By Joelle Suess | Podcast Producer & Entrepreneur

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