Overwhelmed Christian Mom | Boundaries, Routines, Present Mom, Overstimulated, Time Management

Feeling stressed, tapped out, and like you have nothing left to give? Maybe you know you need rest, but the second you slow down, your mind starts reminding you of everything you should be doing instead.

In this episode, we’re digging into 3 Bible verses for moms who feel exhausted and stretched thin, and one part of Scripture that really changed the way I started looking at rest.

And if you’ve ever wondered what it actually looks like to give something to God when you can’t seem to stop carrying it yourself, we’re talking about that too.

xoxo,

SCRIPTURE TO STUDY

Mark 6:30–34

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Have you ever told someone, “I’ll pray for you,” completely meant it... and then realized days later that you forgot?

Or maybe you want to get closer to God and pray more throughout your day, but between work, kids, dinner, laundry, and everything else running through your head, it just doesn’t happen as much as you wish it did.

I’ve been there too.

A couple of years ago, I started doing one really simple thing when someone asked me for prayer. I thought it would just help me stop forgetting to pray for people, but it ended up changing so much more than I expected.

If you want prayer to become a more natural part of your busy mom life and you’re craving a closer connection with God throughout your day, you’re going to want to hear this one.

xoxo,

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Do you ever feel so spread thin that you just want everyone to stop needing you for five minutes?

Do you finally get a minute to yourself, only to feel guilty because there’s still so much you should be doing?

Or have you ever gotten so overwhelmed that getting in the car, driving to a hotel, turning your phone off, and having nobody know where you are for a little while sounds absolutely amazing?

Yeah. I’ve been there.

When you’re constantly taking care of everyone else, even trying to take a break can somehow become one more thing to feel guilty about. And if everybody still needs you and your to-do list isn’t done, when exactly are you supposed to get a minute for yourself?

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or like you just need a minute, pop in your AirPods and take a listen. Let’s figure out how to make a little room for you too, without adding one more thing to your already full plate.

xoxo,

Luke 5:15–16

Listen to Episode 4: Want to Be a More Present Mom? Use This Simple 3-Step Framework When Your Mind Won’t Slow Down

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Do you want to be a more present mom, but your mind never seems to slow down?

Do you feel overstimulated by the laundry, dinner, appointments, school schedules, and the never-ending mental load of mom life?

Do you want to be more present with your kids and actually enjoy the moment you’re in instead of constantly thinking about what needs to happen next?

If you're an overwhelmed mom who feels physically present but mentally pulled in ten different directions, this episode is for you.

I'm sharing the 3-step framework I use when my mind won't slow down and I realize I'm missing what's happening right in front of me. Plus, I'm sharing a recent moment with my six-year-old that made me catch myself doing exactly that.

And there's another part of becoming a more present mom that we don't talk about enough. It might not be what you think.

If you're craving less overwhelm, more peace, and the ability to actually enjoy the life happening around you, press play. This one's for you, mama.

xoxo,

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Do you hear another mom talk about her morning routine and immediately think, How in the world does she do all of that before her kids even wake up?

Have you ever tried a new routine, done great for a few days... and then one late morning, sick kid, or crazy week completely threw it off?

And when you couldn't keep up with it, did you start wondering, Why can't I just get it together?

Mama, if routines sound great in theory but somehow leave you feeling even more behind in real life, this episode is for you.

I used to have a very specific picture in my head of what a “good” routine was supposed to look like. And when my actual life didn't look anything like that? Yeah... routines weren't exactly high on my list of things I wanted to add.

But something changed the way I look at them.

In this episode, we're talking about the pressure to keep up with those perfect mom routines and what I've learned that has made routines feel completely different in my real, imperfect life.

And before we're done, I'm giving you one ridiculously simple challenge you can start tomorrow morning.

So if you want your days to feel a little less chaotic without adding another impossible routine you're supposed to keep up with, grab that coffee and let's get into it.

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Do you walk into the kitchen to do one thing... and suddenly remember three other things you need to do?

Are you making dinner while thinking about the laundry, the milk you're almost out of, and that appointment you still haven't made?

Do you ever wish you could shut off the running to-do list in your head long enough to actually be present with the people right in front of you?

If your brain feels like it's keeping track of 900 things at once, you're not alone. Maybe you've tried better planning or time management, but somehow you're still carrying around this constant feeling that there's something else you should be doing. In this episode, I'm sharing something I've learned that has made a huge difference for me when everything feels like it needs my attention at the same time. If you're craving a little more calm in your mind and the freedom to be where your feet actually are, this one's for you.

Grab your coffee and let's get into it.

Luke 10:38–42

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Ever have one of those mornings where you're already running behind, everybody needs something from you, and you can feel yourself getting more irritated by the minute?

Then your kid can't find ONE shoe, somebody spills something, or you hear “Mom!” one more time...and suddenly you're yelling, giving the whole speech, or completely losing your patience?

And then five minutes later, the mom guilt hits and you're thinking, Why did I react like that? Why couldn't I just stay calm?

Mama, if you've ever promised yourself you weren't going to react that way again...only to find yourself right back there, this episode is for you.

I'm sharing something that changed the way I handle those overwhelming mom moments and has helped me catch myself before my frustration takes over. If you're ready to feel calmer, react differently, and stop ending these moments buried in mom guilt, grab your coffee and press play.

James 1:19–20

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Feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, and tired of just surviving motherhood? In this trailer, I’m sharing what you can expect from Overwhelmed Christian Mom and how this podcast will help you find more peace, become more present, and make space for God in the middle of your real, everyday life.

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