42 | Overwhelmed by Money Stress? Simple Financial Planning Steps for Anxious Moms with Diana Galas

43 | Intrusive Thoughts as a Mom? How to Stop Spiraling and Trust God With Your Kids

Have you ever had a scary intrusive thought about your child’s safety that made your body feel like danger was happening right now? How do you know the difference between taking a wise safety step and spiraling in fear? What can you do in the moment to stop the “what if” cycle and trust God with your kids? In this episode, we’re talking about intrusive thoughts, mom anxiety, and how to stop spiraling when fear feels loud. I’m sharing the real story of opening our pool for the summer and suddenly being hit with intrusive thoughts about my 3-year-old drowning.  Through that experience, my counselor helped me understand the difference between taking wise safety steps and letting anxiety keep running the show. If you are a Christian mom struggling with anxious thoughts, fear about your kids, or the pressure to keep everyone safe all the time, this episode will help you recognize the thought, take one wise step, and trust God with what you cannot control. In this episode, we talk about: ⭐️ Why intrusive thoughts do not mean you are a bad mom ⭐️ How scary thoughts often attach to what we love most ⭐️ Why having a thought does not mean it is true, prophetic, or a warning from God ⭐️ The difference between taking one wise step and repeatedly checking for reassurance ⭐️ How anxiety can feel like a dryer sensor that gets stuck ⭐️ Why our nervous system can stay on high alert even after we have taken practical safety steps ⭐️ How to redirect your brain back to the present moment ⭐️ Simple real-life tools moms can use when intrusive thoughts start spiraling   Contact Rachel: Contact -> hello@faithoveranxietyformoms.com Podcast -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-anxiety-for-moms-anxiety-bible-verses-biblical/id1873421553www.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 2: Intrusive Thoughts in Motherhood: Why They Happen and How to Cope [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-anxiety-for-moms-anxiety-bible-verses-biblical/id1873421553?i=1000747679525] Episode 4: Six Real-Life Ways I Stop an Anxiety Spiral (That Actually Work) [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-anxiety-for-moms-anxiety-bible-verses-biblical/id1873421553?i=1000749412605] Xoxo, Rachel 💜   Keywords: intrusive thoughts as a mom, mom anxiety, Christian mom anxiety, anxious thoughts, scary thoughts as a mom, anxiety spiral, stop spiraling, fear about child safety, trusting God with your kids, Christian motherhood, faith over fear, biblical encouragement for moms, anxiety and faith, take thoughts captive, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Philippians 4:8, nervous system and anxiety, mom fear, motherhood anxiety, anxious Christian mom, practical tools for anxiety, trust God as a mom, pool safety anxiety, child safety anxiety, worst-case scenario thoughts, how to stop anxious thoughts

42 | Overwhelmed by Money Stress? Simple Financial Planning Steps for Anxious Moms with Diana Galas

Do you ever feel anxious when you look at your bank account? Do you avoid opening bills, checking credit card balances, or talking about money because it feels overwhelming? Do you want to feel more peace and confidence with your finances, but you’re not sure where to start? Money stress can feel heavy — especially when you’re already carrying the mental load of motherhood. But financial planning does not have to feel scary, shame-filled, or complicated. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Diana from the Financial Planning for Working Moms podcast to talk about simple financial planning steps that can help calm money anxiety and financial overwhelm.  We talk about why money can feel so emotional for moms, how to release shame around your finances, and what small steps you can take when you feel behind or overwhelmed. In this episode, we talk about: ⭐️ Why money can feel so emotional for moms ⭐️ What financial anxiety can look like in real life ⭐️ How shame and avoidance can keep moms stuck ⭐️ Why financial planning can bring peace ⭐️ What to do when you feel overwhelmed by your finances ⭐️ How to take one simple next step with your money this week If you’ve been feeling anxious about money, overwhelmed by debt, or unsure how to begin creating a simple money plan, this episode will encourage you to stop avoiding, release the shame, and start small. Connect with Diana: Listen to Diana’s podcast: Financial Planning for Working Moms [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/financial-planning-for-working-moms-ii-budgeting-debt/id1700442353] Learn more from Diana and connect with her: www.dianagalas.com [https://www.dianagalas.com/] Connect with Rachel: Contact -> hello@faithoveranxietyformoms.com Podcast -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-anxiety-for-moms-anxiety-bible-verses-biblical/id1873421553www.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 24: How to Trust God in Anxiety When Fear of the Unknown Steals Your Peace as a Christian Mom [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-anxiety-for-moms-anxiety-bible-verses-biblical/id1873421553?i=1000763289025] Episode 5: How to Calm Anxiety: A Faith-Based Nervous System Reset Using Polyvagal Theory [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-anxiety-for-moms-anxiety-bible-verses-biblical/id1873421553?i=1000749950905] Xoxo, Rachel 💜   Keywords: financial anxiety, money stress, financial planning, anxious moms, Christian moms, financial overwhelm, money anxiety, motherhood overwhelm, faith and finances, calm anxiety

41 | When Father’s Day Feels Complicated: How God the Father Brings Healing and Peace to Anxious Moms

Does Father’s Day bring up complicated emotions for you?  Do you struggle to see God as Father because of your own story with your earthly father?  Are you craving peace, healing, and safety in the tender places of your heart? Father’s Day can feel sweet, painful, confusing, or a little bit of everything. In this episode, we are talking about God the Father and how His love brings healing to the places in our hearts that still feel tender. This is a gentle and honest conversation about how God meets us in the places where we have felt emotionally alone, unseen, or unsure. We will talk about how God the Father is present, almighty, faithful, and near — and how He can bring peace to anxious moms who are carrying father wounds or complicated feelings around Father’s Day. If Father’s Day feels complicated for you, you are not alone. God the Father is present in the places that felt lonely, almighty when life feels too heavy, and faithful to heal what earthly relationships could not fully give. In this episode, we talk about: ⭐️ How to process complicated feelings around Father’s Day without shame ⭐️ Why God the Father is present in the places that have felt lonely ⭐️ How anxious moms can surrender what feels too heavy to their almighty Father ⭐️ Why God can heal what earthly relationships could not fully give ⭐️ How safe earthly relationships can reflect the love and care of God ⭐️ How witnessing a good earthly father can bring unexpected healing ⭐️ A simple prayer to help you receive God’s fatherly love in tender places   Contact -> hello@faithoveranxietyformoms.com [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] 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 39: Feeling Anxious? How Psalm 91 Helps Christian Moms Find Peace and Safety [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-anxiety-for-moms-anxiety-bible-verses-biblical/id1873421553?i=1000772771747] 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 💜

40 | Feeling Anxious About Summer Break? 4 Simple Rhythms to Help Christian Moms Find Peace

Are you already feeling anxious about summer break? Are you wondering how you’re going to handle the long days, the noise, the snack requests, and the constant “Mom, what are we doing today?” Do you feel pressure to make summer magical, but deep down you’re just hoping to make it through without feeling overwhelmed? Summer break can bring so many mixed emotions for moms. You may be excited for slower mornings and more time with your kids, but also feel overwhelmed by the lack of routine, constant snack requests, sibling fights, noise, and pressure to make the season feel magical. In this episode, we are talking about how anxious moms can survive and even enjoy summer break by letting go of unrealistic expectations and creating simple, peaceful rhythms that support both you and your kids. You do not have to be your child’s cruise director. You do not have to plan every hour. You do not have to create a Pinterest-perfect summer to be a good mom. Instead, we are walking through The Peaceful Summer Survival Plan — four simple ways to lower the pressure, reduce overwhelm, and create more peace in your home this summer. In this episode, you’ll learn: ⭐️ Why summer break can feel so overwhelming for anxious moms ⭐️ How lack of routine can increase anxiety and overstimulation ⭐️ Why a loose rhythm is more helpful than a rigid schedule ⭐️ How quiet time can support both your kids and your nervous system ⭐️ Why boredom is not something you have to fix right away ⭐️ Simple ways to lower the snack, toy, and decision overload ⭐️ Why protecting your peace is not selfish, but necessary Episode 31: Overwhelmed by the Mental Load? 3 Simple Family Routines to Help Anxious Moms Feel More Peaceful [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-anxiety-for-moms-anxiety-bible-verses-biblical/id1873421553?i=1000768366860] Episode 30: Mom Guilt Stealing Your Joy? 3 Truths Every Anxious Mom Needs to Remember [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-anxiety-for-moms-anxiety-bible-verses-biblical/id1873421553?i=1000767729235] 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 💜

39 | Feeling Anxious? How Psalm 91 Helps Christian Moms Find Peace and Safety

Do you ever feel like anxiety takes over your home, your thoughts, or even your body? As moms, there are so many things that can make us feel afraid — our kids’ safety, sickness, the future, finances, school, the news, bedtime chaos, and all the what-ifs. And sometimes, without even realizing it, we start trying to create safety by controlling everything around us. But Psalm 91 reminds us that our true safety is not found in being in control. It is found in being covered by God. In this episode, we are walking through Psalm 91 and talking about how anxious Christian moms can find peace and safety by remembering that God is our refuge, our covering, and our help in the middle of fear. You’ll learn what I’m calling a simple Psalm 91 safety reset and how to use it when anxiety starts to rise. In this episode, we talk about: ⭐️ How to make your home a place of peace by inviting God into the atmosphere ⭐️ Why picturing God’s covering can help calm your panic ⭐️ How to call on God in the middle of fear before you even feel calm ⭐️ Why Psalm 91 does not mean scary things will never happen, but it does remind us we have a safe place to run ⭐️ How God’s words of shelter, refuge, fortress, and covering can help ground your anxious mind and body Episode 36: Feeling Anxious and Out of Control? How to Trust God’s Plan When You Want Answers Now [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-anxiety-for-moms-anxiety-bible-verses-biblical/id1873421553?i=1000771134185] Episode 24: How to Trust God in Anxiety When Fear of the Unknown Steals Your Peace as a Christian Mom [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-anxiety-for-moms-anxiety-bible-verses-biblical/id1873421553?i=1000763289025] 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 💜