Healing Anxiety for Christian Moms | Overwhelm, Calm, Biblical Encouragement, Mindset, Chronic Stress

17 | Mindset Shift: Using Outward Kindness to Calm Anxiety and Chronic Stress

If you struggle with spiraling thoughts that only lead to more anxiety and overwhelm, then know you're in good company and sometimes we just need a reminder of how to help ourselves. 
This episode covers:
-how kindness takes our thoughts from self focused to the needs of others (giving us a much needed mental break)
-how I view kindness on a deeper level after motherhood (my story about my son) and also what God has put on my heart
-simple ways you can help your own anxiety today that will make a difference in your life (and the lives of others)
You are not stuck. There is always hope in the overwhelm, and you are never alone. Praying this helps and blesses you today friend.
Hannah
 
Disclaimer: This podcast is for faith-based encouragement and informational purposes only. The content reflects the host’s personal experiences and opinions and is not intended to be used as professional medical advice, diagnosis, mental health treatment, or professional care. Listening to this podcast is not a substitute for clinical or therapeutic care nor does it establish a professional relationship. Always consult a licensed healthcare practitioner or qualified mental health professional about your own specific health concerns before making any changes.
 

16 | Do This to Live Lighter, Trust in God and Calm Your Overwhelmed Mind

Do you feel overburdened mentally and physically with a list of to-dos that all feels urgent, a packed schedule, and so many worries that you just wish you could lay down? You're carrying more than you're meant to, and there is rest for you.
If you're like me, you really want a life with more peace, purpose, and margin—choosing intentionally instead of taking on what's not for you. 
In this episode I share:
- Why we should remember life is fleeting
- The importance of an eternal mindset
- How to shift your focus from overwhelm to what truly matters
- How to self-assess right now, if you're living like you really want to (and what to do about it)
- Ways to help you implement and live intentionally with more joy and trust in God
- A reminder of the power of gratitude 
 
Stop the cycle of overwhelm and anxiety with God's perspective, and re-orient right now. Love you and thanks for being here. I pray this encourages you today!
-Hannah
 
Disclaimer: This podcast is for faith-based encouragement and informational purposes only. The content reflects the host’s personal experiences and opinions and is not intended to be used as professional medical advice, diagnosis, mental health treatment, or professional care. Listening to this podcast is not a substitute for clinical or therapeutic care nor does it establish a professional relationship. Always consult a licensed healthcare practitioner or qualified mental health professional about your own specific health concerns before making any changes.
 
 
 

15 | Take Every Thought Captive: Biblical Encouragement for Christian Moms Conquering Anxious Thoughts

One of the most exciting things I've learned in recent years is that we are not stuck with the brain or thoughts that we currently have.
Actually I just heard a neurosurgeon, Dr. Lee Warren say 80% of our thoughts every day aren't even true. Wow. 
There is true relief in challenging your thoughts and God has given us the agency to evaluate our thoughts about what's actually true and to rewire our brain with new thoughts — and I love that this idea of neuroplasticity is what the Bible has said is true all along.
You can choose to renew your mind by being in God's word and by choosing to take every thought captive. 
This has been SO empowering, and my life is so different now because of it.
I'm still on this journey, but I'm in awe of what God has already done through my obedience (not perfection) to surrender to Him (every lie and fear) as I continually practice taking them captive in Jesus name. 
And I know this isn't easy but it isn't easy to stay stuck either. I'd rather choose the path that will get me somewhere good. And that's walking in more freedom in Christ. 
I know what it's like to battle with intrusive thought OCD, and definitely negative thoughts and beliefs that have held me back for years.
But now, I'm realizing how much freedom there is in this journey of surrendering it all to God — and once you do, fear begins to lose it's grip and you begin to experience hope and healing as you keep showing up, even when its hard.
God is and always will be faithful to see you through it when you seek Him. 
Love you friend,
Hannah
Disclaimer: This podcast is for faith-based encouragement and informational purposes only. The content reflects the host’s personal experiences and opinions and is not intended to be used as professional medical advice, diagnosis, mental health treatment, or professional care. Listening to this podcast is not a substitute for clinical or therapeutic care nor does it establish a professional relationship. Always consult a licensed healthcare practitioner or qualified mental health professional about your own specific health concerns before making any changes.

14 | Feeling Stressed and Anxious as a Busy Mom? 3 Simple Ways to Find Calm in Less Than 5 Minutes

If you're feeling the weight of overwhelm right now, I hope you'll take what you learn from this episode and put it into practice.
It's a quick practice that in time will create a big shift in your life—in the way you feel about yourself and how you show up in hard moments.
It brings you right to the Lord, reminding you of what matters most. 
And motherhood and all of life is a blessing, but that doesn't mean it isn't heavy at times, so I hope my vulnerable moments help you remember that we are in this together friend!
God has given us so much that is within our control, as far as how we choose to react and respond to the demands of motherhood and life. Let's do what we can, knowing and trusting that He will always meet us right where we are, ready to help in His great grace for us. Even in the messiest moments of anxiety. 
Love,
Hannah
 
Disclaimer: This podcast is for faith-based encouragement and informational purposes only. The content reflects the host’s personal experiences and opinions and is not intended to be used as professional medical advice, diagnosis, mental health treatment, or professional care. Listening to this podcast is not a substitute for clinical or therapeutic care nor does it establish a professional relationship. Always consult a licensed healthcare practitioner or qualified mental health professional about your own specific health concerns before making any changes.

13 | 4 Morning Habits For Stress Relief and Stronger Faith

Are you wanting to grow in your relationship with Jesus, to know and trust Him more but you keep feeling stuck, stagnant, inconsistent—or maybe just unsure of where to start?
When I first started a quiet time with the Lord I was excited but also had a lot of questions, so I definitely get it. 
Now, my morning routine is my priority and I'm just going to tell you that it's what helps my anxiety the most. 
I'm proud to say my ADHD brain has made these 4 rhythms a consistent part of my life, and I had NO idea just how different my walk with the Lord would become once I really prioritized my time and relationship with Him. 
This is not about doing anything perfectly. 
It's about the posture of our hearts being centered on Jesus. The only one who is perfect and able to transform us by His word.
Commit to 5 minutes if you need somewhere to start, but just do it. Jesus loves you more than you know, and He wants you to come to Him just as you are.
I hope this encourages and blesses you. 
Love you, 
Hannah
 
Disclaimer: This podcast is for faith-based encouragement and informational purposes only. The content reflects the host’s personal experiences and opinions and is not intended to be used as professional medical advice, diagnosis, mental health treatment, or professional care. Listening to this podcast is not a substitute for clinical or therapeutic care nor does it establish a professional relationship. Always consult a licensed healthcare practitioner or qualified mental health professional about your own specific health concerns before making any changes.

12 | Healing Anxiety for Christian Moms: My Shift and What It Means for You

I'm so passionate about healing anxiety and moving towards a greater level of freedom because this life is not a practice round. It's short.
I want you to know I'm still on this healing journey too, but I'm not where I used to be. 
And I'm so excited to GET to share with you, what's helped me on my path towards wholeness and transformation, and a lot less anxiety. 
In this episode, I explain my heart behind the new title, and I hope you'll listen in for what you can look forward to and why it's SO important. 
I talk all about the reasons why you'll want to say yes to growing in your faith, and to the journey of healing and wholeness—why it's going to be worth it no matter what, and all the ways that you GET to walk with the Lord through it. 
I'm so grateful that you're here. 
Love you, 
Hannah
 
Disclaimer: This podcast is for faith-based encouragement and informational purposes only. The content reflects the host’s personal experiences and opinions and is not intended to be used as professional medical advice, diagnosis, mental health treatment, or professional care. Listening to this podcast is not a substitute for clinical or therapeutic care nor does it establish a professional relationship. Always consult a licensed healthcare practitioner or qualified mental health professional about your own specific health concerns before making any changes.

11 | Trusting God in Long, Hard Seasons and Why You'll Be So Glad You Did

Feeling like you're stuck in the messy middle of a hard season can make looking up with intentionality really difficult to say the least. Especially when you're suffering. 
We need community to remind us that we're not alone, reigniting hope, and to speak God's truth over us and our situations.
I hope this short message does that for you today friend because nothing lasts forever. 
And I pray that you feel encouraged to really press into the Lord in the middle of it all, trusting that He is not only faithful to get you through it, but to change your heart (and life) as you grow in dependence on Him through surrendering your suffering. 
I'm so grateful that you're here,
Hannah
 
Disclaimer: This podcast is for faith-based encouragement and informational purposes only. The content reflects the host’s personal experiences and opinions and is not intended to be used as professional medical advice, diagnosis, mental health treatment, or professional care. Listening to this podcast is not a substitute for clinical or therapeutic care nor does it establish a professional relationship. Always consult a licensed healthcare practitioner or qualified mental health professional about your own specific health concerns before making any changes.

10 | How God Reminded Me That I'm Not in Control

I had another moment this week, just this Monday, of going from striving to surrender. And although it's painful in the moment, there is so much peace that comes once we finally surrender.
I hope that my story resonates and encourages you to do the same, reminding you that we have a faithful father who is fully for us and more than worthy of all our trust.
I also hope you can laugh a bit with me, because if you don't laugh you'll cry (I like to remind myself) and both are not only ok, but necessary, as I also share inside the episode. 
You are so loved and not alone friend!
Thanks for being here,
Hannah 
 
Disclaimer: This podcast is for faith-based encouragement and informational purposes only. The content reflects the host’s personal experiences and opinions and is not intended to be used as professional medical advice, diagnosis, mental health treatment, or professional care. Listening to this podcast is not a substitute for clinical or therapeutic care nor does it establish a professional relationship. Always consult a licensed healthcare practitioner or qualified mental health professional about your own specific health concerns before making any changes.

09 | Set These Boundaries Today to Protect and Renew Your Mind

For years I just let whatever and whoever speak into my life. I unknowingly gave away all of my peace, and the result was chaos as I believed so many lies.
Once you know the truth about who you are in Christ and you begin to experience new found freedom in your thought life—you won't be the same. You will want to keep going. Now I'm determined to keep fighting to protect my mind and my peace by renewing my mind with the Lord daily. I know I have a choice every day, that it begins with me. 
You have God-given agency too. We do not need to settle for lies, negative thinking or any unwanted thoughts. If this feels hard, I promise staying stuck is harder. This is worth it. I'll be working together on this with the Lord until heaven, but I am so thankful for how far He's brought me. And He will do the same for you friend. 
In this episode, I share how you can take a quick inventory of boundaries that directly affect your thoughts daily. Never underestimate the power of even one small change today. It doesn't always happen quickly but I promise it's worth surrendering to the Lord and letting Him transform you. 
Ask the Lord for help and remember it's not about perfection. There is grace for you.
He is always faithful when we seek Him and He loves you more than you know.
Thanks for being here,
Hannah
 
Disclaimer: This podcast is for faith-based encouragement and informational purposes only. The content reflects the host’s personal experiences and opinions and is not intended to be used as professional medical advice, diagnosis, mental health treatment, or professional care. Listening to this podcast is not a substitute for clinical or therapeutic care nor does it establish a professional relationship. Always consult a licensed healthcare practitioner or qualified mental health professional about your own specific health concerns before making any changes.

08 | Release Overwhelm and Anxiety: How Knowing God’s Truth About My Identity Renewed My Mind and Changed My Life

Do you know and actually believe God's truth about who you are in Christ? That in Jesus Christ, our identity is secure? The Bible tells us that we are fearfully and wonderfully made, a new creation, fully loved and fully known. It's a lot easier to believe when our feelings line up, but happens when they don't?
If you've ever struggled with this like I have, then I pray this episode speaks right to your heart. I wasted a LOT of time trying to find my identity in all the wrong places for years, but God is so faithful and has redeemed and restored so much in my life—and He will do the same for you too.
I share about my struggle with this since childhood, why knowing who you are in Christ is non-negotiable, and how the choices you make today are powerful and can change your family for generations. 
I'm so grateful that you're here, 
Hannah
 
Disclaimer: This podcast is for faith-based encouragement and informational purposes only. The content reflects the host’s personal experiences and opinions and is not intended to be used as professional medical advice, diagnosis, mental health treatment, or professional care. Listening to this podcast is not a substitute for clinical or therapeutic care nor does it establish a professional relationship. Always consult a licensed healthcare practitioner or qualified mental health professional about your own specific health concerns before making any changes.