38 | Why Do I Snap When I’m Anxious? How Christian Moms Can Find Calm Using the Window of Tolerance

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Have you ever snapped at your kids and then immediately felt guilty? Do you ever feel overstimulated, anxious, numb, checked out, or like you cannot handle one more thing? Have you been trying to push through motherhood, pray harder, organize better, or “just get it together” — only to feel more overwhelmed? In this episode, we are talking about the window of tolerance, a concept Aundi Kolber shares in Try Softer, and how it can help anxious Christian moms understand what is happening in their bodies when anxiety, stress, and overwhelm take over. So many of us think our anxious reactions mean we are failing. But what if your body is not betraying you? What if your tight chest, clenched jaw, racing thoughts, irritability, numbness, or desire to escape are actually warning signs that you are outside your God-given capacity? Today, we are talking about how to identify your anxiety zone, how to stop white-knuckling your way through motherhood, and how to use simple techniques to regulate your body. In this episode, you’ll learn: ⭐️ What the window of tolerance is and why it matters for anxious moms ⭐️ The difference between hyperarousal — the fight-or-flight mom who feels frantic, controlling, irritable, or ready to snap ⭐️ The difference between hypoarousal — the freeze mom who feels numb, checked out, disconnected, or stuck ⭐️ Why your anxiety responses are biological survival responses, not moral failures ⭐️ How “trying harder” can sometimes push you further outside your capacity ⭐️ How a regulated mom can help bring calm and connection back into the home Resources: Try Softer by Aundi Kolber [https://linktw.in/KnsjTh] *As an Amazon Influencer, I may earn from qualifying purchases if you use my links, at no extra cost to you. Episode 35: Why You Feel Far From God When You’re Anxious: How Attachment Styles Affect Your Faith [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-anxiety-for-moms-anxiety-bible-verses-biblical/id1873421553?i=1000770549078] Episode 20: 5 Simple Ways to Calm Your Nervous System Fast When Anxiety Hits [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-anxiety-for-moms-anxiety-bible-verses-biblical/id1873421553?i=1000760432269] Contact - > Email: hello@faithoveranxietyformoms.com Podcast -> http://www.simplebyemmy.com/www.faithoveranxietyformoms.com/podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-anxiety-for-moms-anxiety-bible-verses-biblical/id1873421553] Next Steps: Step 1: Follow the show so you don’t miss new episodes every Monday & Thursday Step 2: Share this podcast with another Mom Step 3: Leave a 5 star written review on Apple Podcasts Xoxo, Rachel 💜

47 | Feeling Distracted During Bible Study? Simple Ways Anxious Moms Can Connect With God with Alaine Jacobs

Do you ever sit down to read your Bible, but your mind is already racing through the laundry, the school forms, the dinner plan, the appointments, the snacks, and all the things you forgot to do? Maybe you truly want to spend time with God, but Bible study feels hard to stay consistent with in this season of motherhood. And then the guilt creeps in — “I should be doing more. I should be waking up earlier. I should be better at this.” Mama, this episode is going to feel like a deep breath. Today I’m joined by Alaine Jacobs, wife, mom of three, Bible study enthusiast, and host of the Bible Study for Busy Moms podcast. After years of struggling to stay consistent with Bible study in the middle of motherhood, Alaine discovered that connecting with God does not have to look like a perfect 5 a.m. quiet time. In this episode, we talk about: ⭐️ Why so many Christian moms feel guilty or distracted during Bible study ⭐️ The unrealistic expectations that can keep moms stuck ⭐️ The difference between conviction and condemnation ⭐️ What a realistic, grace-filled relationship with God can look like in a busy season of motherhood ⭐️ Simple ways to connect with God when your mind won’t slow down ⭐️ How to build Bible study rhythms that fit your real mom life ⭐️ Why time with God does not have to be perfect to be powerful Be Part of my 50th Episode 🎉 Have a question you’d love for me to answer on the podcast? You can ask about faith, anxiety, motherhood, intrusive thoughts, prayer, nervous system tools, behind-the-scenes podcasting, share your God story or anything else you’ve wanted to ask me. You can also share a short testimony of how this podcast has encouraged you, helped you feel less alone, or reminded you of God’s peace. 👉 Leave a Voice Message for Episode 50 - HERE [https://www.speakpipe.com/FaithOverAnxietyforMoms] Prefer to email me instead? Send your question or testimony to hello@faithoveranxietyformoms.com Your voice message, question, or testimony may be shared in episode 50. *By leaving a voice message, you’re giving me permission to possibly share your message or a short clip of it on the podcast.* Contact Alaine: Join Alaine’s Facebook Group HERE [https://www.facebook.com/groups/alainejacobs] Email: alaine.munn07@gmail.com [alaine.munn07@gmail.com] Alaine mentioned the book Soundtracks by Jon Acuff as a helpful resource for noticing and changing the thoughts we repeat in our minds. You can check it out HERE [https://linktw.in/YyyGCD] Disclosure: As an Amazon Influencer, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Contact Rachel: Contact -> hello@faithoveranxietyformoms.com Podcast -> www.faithoveranxietyformoms.com/podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-anxiety-for-moms-anxiety-bible-verses-biblical/id1873421553] Become a Faith Over Anxiety Email Insider -> SIGN UP HERE! [https://faith-over-anxiety-for-moms.kit.com/47d69ce7ea] Next Steps: Step 1: Follow the show so you don’t miss new episodes every Monday & Thursday Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Faith Over Anxiety Newsletter HERE [https://faith-over-anxiety-for-moms.kit.com/47d69ce7ea] Step 3: Leave a 5 star written review on Apple Podcasts Related Episodes Episode 11: How to Hear God’s Voice When Anxiety Is Loud (A Biblical Guide for Moms) [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-anxiety-for-moms-anxiety-bible-verses-biblical/id1873421553?i=1000753978074] Episode 35: Why You Feel Far From God When You’re Anxious: How Attachment Styles Affect Your Faith [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-anxiety-for-moms-anxiety-bible-verses-biblical/id1873421553?i=1000770549078] Xoxo, Rachel 💜 Keywords: Bible study for busy moms, anxious moms, Christian mom anxiety, Bible study, quiet time, connect with God, distracted during Bible study, prayer, motherhood, mom guilt, Christian moms, faith over anxiety, biblical encouragement, overwhelmed mom, spiritual rhythms, time with God

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38 | Why Do I Snap When I’m Anxious? How Christian Moms Can Find Calm Using the Window of Tolerance

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