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Do you ever get caught in routines that leave you overreacting, comparing yourself to other SAHMs, and wondering if your self-worth is tied to how “well” you’re mothering?
Have you noticed how quickly mom guilt can hijack your priorities — pulling you into negative thought spirals before you even realize what your body is trying to tell you?
Are you starting to see how your self-esteem shifts when you’re overwhelmed, making it harder to choose a calm response and remember the relationship God is forming in you as you parent your child?
If so, you’re in the right place.
Hi, Beautiful! I’m Cheryl — wife, SAHM, Coach and Mom Mentor. I learned the not‑so‑secret ways to become the mom my girls needed by prioritizing Jesus, building simple routines that supported my priorities, rejecting mom guilt, and discovering what self‑esteem and self‑worth really look like in everyday motherhood. In Time for Mom, we have honest conversations about comparison, practical devotional moments, and encouragement you can tuck into the cracks of your day. If you’re ready to build faith while washing dishes, rediscover your identity, and love yourself the way your babies already do — grab your earbuds and lock the bathroom door for a minute alone. It’s Time for Mom.
Meet Kelsey Redd, a wife, mom of 4 little kids, an adventurer, and most importantly, a disciple of Jesus Christ. She is the host of the Intentional Motherhood podcast, where she helps busy Christian moms create presence & purpose at home through simple mindfulness routines and sustainable spiritual practices. After a decade as a holistically trained Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Kelsey’s focus shifted from therapy into motherhood and spirituality, helping women align with God, shift their mindset, and find joy in motherhood without doing more. As a SAHM herself, she’s passionate about helping women create lives they love and to really enjoy motherhood!
In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Kelsey Redd unpacks why moms slip into negative thought spirals — and how to stop them before they take over your day. Together we explore emotional regulation, spiritual alignment, and the powerful truth that parenting often reveals the places where we still need nurturing, healing, and re-parenting. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, reactive, or stuck in your head, this episode gives you practical tools and a faith-centered framework to breathe again.
Negative thought spirals lose power the moment you identify, articulate, and interrupt them.
Emotional regulation works best when you practice it before you need it — not in the heat of the moment.
Parenting is deeply connected to re-parenting yourself and healing the parts of you God is still shaping.
Your relationship with your children often mirrors the relationship you’re trying to build with God.
Awareness of your body — tension, breathing, posture — helps you understand what you’re actually feeling.
You can choose your focus: there are always multiple experiences happening at once, and you get to decide which one you give attention to.
Practical Techniques to Stop Negative Thought Spirals
Identify when you’ve entered a negative spiral.
Say it out loud or write it down to break the mental loop.
Practice regulation habits regularly so they’re available when emotions spike.
Notice your current emotional condition without judgment.
Journal your triggers to reveal patterns.
Recognize moments of overreaction before they escalate.
Pause long enough to calm your body.
Name what you’re about to do and how you’re feeling.
Choose the response you want instead of reacting from overwhelm.
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