45 | Overwhelmed Mom? How Journaling Can Calm Anxiety, Loud Thoughts, and Help You Connect With God with Katie Crews

45 | Overwhelmed Mom? How Journaling Can Calm Anxiety, Loud Thoughts, and Help You Connect With God with Katie Crews

Do your thoughts ever feel loud, scattered, or impossible to sort through? Are you an overwhelmed mom who wants to calm anxiety, but you do not even know where to start? Have you ever wanted to connect with God in the middle of anxious thoughts, but prayer feels hard because your mind is racing? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Katie Crews, a former K-8 learning specialist and substitute teacher, mom of two elementary kiddos, host of The Girl Power Journaling Club Podcast, and journal therapy life coach for women. Katie shares how journaling can help anxious moms process big emotions, calm mental clutter, rebuild identity after becoming a mom, and connect with God in an honest and practical way. This conversation is for the Christian mom who feels overwhelmed, overstimulated, anxious, or mentally exhausted and wants a simple tool to help her slow down and bring her thoughts before God. In this episode, we talk about: ⭐️ Why journaling is helpful when anxiety, overwhelm, and loud thoughts take over ⭐️ How to start journaling when you do not even know what you are feeling ⭐️ Simple journaling prompts for anxious moms who feel mentally scattered ⭐️ How motherhood can shift your identity and how journaling can help you reconnect with who God created you to be ⭐️ How to use journaling as a way to connect with God when prayer feels hard ⭐️ How journaling can help moms release control and trust God with their children as they grow ⭐️ Why anxious thoughts do not mean you are failing in your faith Connect with Katie: The Girl Power Journaling Club Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-girl-power-journaling-club-nervous-system/id1883712769] Become a Girl Power Journaling Insider [http://www.roguemindliving.com/girlpowerjournalingclub] Book your Girl Power Coaching Session [http://www.roguemindliving.com/girlpowercoaching] Email: katie@roguemindliving.com [katie@roguemindliving.com] Instagram: @roguemindliving   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!   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 32: When You Feel Like You’ve Lost Yourself in Motherhood: 5 Biblical Truths for Anxious Moms [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-anxiety-for-moms-anxiety-bible-verses-biblical/id1873421553?i=1000768936164] Xoxo, Rachel 💜

44 | Do Small Acts of Faith Matter? How Christian Moms Can Trust God With Anxiety and Obedience

Are you a Christian mom struggling with anxiety in motherhood and wondering if your small acts of faith really matter? Do you ever feel like your quiet obedience in motherhood goes unseen or unnoticed? What if the seeds of faith you are planting today are growing in ways you may not see for years? In this episode, I’m sharing biblical encouragement to help you trust God with your obedience, your prayers, and the seeds you are planting in motherhood — even when we do not see the fruit right away.  If you are an anxious Christian mom who wonders if your prayers, obedience, and faithfulness in motherhood are making a difference, this episode will encourage your heart. In this episode, we talk about: ⭐️ Why small acts of faith matter more than we realize ⭐️ How God uses ordinary obedience in motherhood ⭐️ Why hidden growth does not mean nothing is happening ⭐️ How to trust God with the outcome instead of carrying it all yourself ⭐️ Practical ways to plant seeds of faith in your home, friendships, and daily life   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 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 26: Feeling Stuck in Fear? How Jesus Helps Anxious Moms Find Peace [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-anxiety-for-moms-anxiety-bible-verses-biblical/id1873421553?i=1000764658734]   Xoxo, Rachel 💜

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 💜