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11 | 3 Things to Do When Morning Anxiety Hits

 
3 Things to Do When Morning Anxiety Hits (So You Don’t Spiral)
Do you wake up with anxiety before the day has even started?
Tight chest.Racing thoughts.Pressure to move.And you haven’t even gotten out of bed.
If you’re a high-functioning woman who carries responsibility well, morning anxiety can feel confusing and frustrating.
In this episode, we move from understanding to action.
Instead of analyzing why it happens, we talk about what to actually do when that first wave of anxiety hits — so you don’t spiral and you don’t shame yourself.
This is about steady shifts, not perfection.
In This Episode We Cover:
• Why reacting quickly makes morning anxiety worse• How movement reinforces urgency• Why breath works better than positive thinking• The nervous system science behind a longer exhale• How carrying the whole day at once increases anxiety• A simple faith-based reminder that you don’t hold the day alone
3 Simple Shifts to Try Tomorrow Morning
When you wake up and feel that familiar tightness:
1️⃣ Don’t move immediately.Stay still for 10 seconds and say,“My body is preparing me.”
2️⃣ Slow your exhale.Exhale longer than you inhale, three times.This signals safety to your nervous system.
3️⃣ Don’t carry the whole day at once.Say,“I don’t have to carry all of today right now.”And if it feels natural,“God, You’re already here.”
Small interruption.Gentle retraining.That’s how patterns shift.
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10 | Why Anxiety Is Worse in the Morning — And Why That Makes Sense

Why Anxiety Is Worse in the Morning — And Why That Makes Sense
Do you wake up feeling anxious before the day has even started?
Before you’ve checked your phone.Before anything has gone wrong.Before anyone has asked you for anything.
If you’re a high-functioning woman who carries responsibility well, this episode will make something click.
Morning anxiety isn’t always about fear.It’s often about activation.
Your body has learned that morning means responsibility.So it prepares you.
In today’s episode, we talk about:
• Why anxiety often hits before thought• Why high-functioning women feel it more• The difference between anxiety and readiness• Why evenings feel softer• A simple morning shift to retrain the pattern• A gentle faith-based reminder that you don’t carry the day alone
This is not about fixing yourself.
It’s about understanding your nervous system and meeting it with steadiness instead of frustration.
A Small Practice to Try Tomorrow
When you wake up and feel that familiar tightness:
Say quietly:“My body is preparing me.”
And if it feels natural:“God, You’re already here.”
Then sit up slowly.Put your feet on the floor.Take one slow breath out — longer than you breathe in.
Small interruption.Gentle retraining.
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That’s how patterns shift.

09 | Mental Health Isn’t the Problem — Carrying Too Much Is

Episode 9: Mental Health Isn’t the Problem — Carrying Too Much Is
What if anxiety, overwhelm, and emotional exhaustion aren’t signs that something is wrong with you?
What if they’re signs that you’ve been carrying too much for too long — often quietly, and often without enough support?
In this episode, I share a deeply personal reflection on how I came to realize that my mental health wasn’t the real problem. The real issue was overload — responsibility, pressure, and emotional weight that never seemed to let up.
This conversation is about reframing what we’ve been told, letting go of shame, and understanding what our symptoms have actually been trying to communicate.
In this episode, we talk about:
why overwhelm is often mislabeled as a mental health issue
how anxiety and burnout can be signals, not flaws
why strong, capable women are often the most overwhelmed
how living in survival mode affects the nervous system
and why relief matters more than “fixing yourself”
This episode is for you if:
you feel emotionally exhausted even when life looks “fine”
you’ve been told to work on your mental health when what you needed was support
you’re tired of feeling like you should be able to handle more
you want a gentler, more compassionate way to understand yourself
This is a space to slow down, breathe, and realize you’re not broken — you’re burdened.
And burdened people don’t need fixing.They need relief.
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08 | Healthy Boundaries 101 — Learning to Say No Without Guilt

In this episode, we talk about why saying no feels so hard — especially for women who’ve lived through trauma, addiction, or unstable relationships. We unpack where guilt really comes from, how boundaries are tied to self-worth, and why protecting your peace doesn’t make you selfish.
This is an honest, grounded conversation about learning to set boundaries without losing your softness, your kindness, or your faith. We also walk through real-life boundary examples with family, ex-partners, friends, church spaces, and even with yourself.
If you’re tired of people-pleasing, over-explaining, and carrying everyone else’s emotions, this episode is for you.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why boundaries can feel unsafe and triggering
Where guilt shows up when you start saying no
How boundaries support healing and recovery
What healthy boundaries look like in real life
How to protect your peace without shutting people out
Reflection for the week:Where am I saying yes out of fear instead of alignment?
Next steps:
You don’t have to walk this journey alone.
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07 | Choosing Peace Over Chaos - How to Rewire Your Mind

Today we talk about why peace feels so hard to live in when your mind has been wired for chaos. If you’ve ever felt anxious in the quiet, waited for something to go wrong, or struggled to trust calm moments, this episode will speak right to you.
We dig into what happens in your mind when you’ve lived in survival mode, why chaos feels familiar, and how God slowly renews your thoughts so peace becomes something you can actually choose — not something you keep losing.
I share my own experience with this and give simple, gentle steps you can start using today when your thoughts won’t settle.
What’s inside:• Why calm feels uncomfortable• How survival trains your mind• Letting the quiet become safe again• Simple ways to interrupt spiralling• Truths to speak when fear rises
You’re not broken — you’re healing. Peace is possible.
You don’t have to walk this journey alone.
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06 | Recovery Isn’t About Willpower — It’s About Who You Surrender To

If you’ve ever felt exhausted from trying so hard to change, this episode is for you. Today, I’m sharing why recovery isn’t about willpower or being stronger — it’s about surrender. The kind of surrender that happens in the middle of the mess, not after you’ve got it all together.
I share a raw part of my own story and the moment I realized I couldn’t save myself. We talk about what surrender actually looks like in real life, how to get through triggers without white-knuckling, and how small moments with God can completely change the direction of your healing.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or discouraged — you’re not alone. And you’re not broken.
You don’t have to walk this journey alone.
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05 | When the Pain Shows Up — How to Stand When You Don’t Want To

Hey Friend!
Today’s episode was recorded from a raw and vulnerable place.I wasn’t okay when I sat down to hit record — and I didn’t try to hide it.A simple question about my kids brought up a lot of anger, grief, and truth I’ve been carrying for a long time.
In this episode, I talk honestly about what it feels like to face those moments, why it hit so hard today, and how we keep moving forward even when we’re hurting.
This isn’t polished or scripted — it’s real life, real pain, and real healing.
If you’re walking through something heavy too, I want you to know you’re not alone. We’ll get through these days together.
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04 | Enough Overwhelm Already! 3 Simple Daily Habits

Hi Friend!
Feeling stretched thin and mentally drained?Does your day feel chaotic before it even begins?Do you wish you had simple ways to get grounded without adding more to your plate?
In this episode, I’m sharing 3 simple daily habits that help you get grounded when life feels overwhelming — especially as a single mom trying to hold everything together. These habits are gentle, practical, and don’t require extra time or energy.
We’re talking about gratitude, connecting with God in simple ways, and taking a few moments to breathe and pray — even if you can only manage 30 seconds to start.If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, this episode gives you small steps to help you feel calmer, more centered, and more supported.
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03 | Feeling Stuck in Recovery? Let’s Talk About Why

Hi friend!
Ever feel like you’re doing everything right in recovery but still not moving forward? You’re sober, but not really free. In this episode, we get real about why that happens — and what keeps us feeling stuck even when we’re trying our hardest. I share the truth I had to face: I was trying to do it all alone.
If you’ve been white-knuckling your way through healing, this one’s for you. Together we’ll talk about what happens when we finally stop fighting in our own strength and let God step in. Because peace doesn’t show up when we’ve got it all together — it starts when we let go.
 
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02 | Why You’re Not Broken — You’re Becoming New

Have you ever felt like you’ve messed up too much for God to love you?Like your past is too heavy, your story too complicated, and your mistakes too big to come back from?Maybe you’ve tried to start over before — and failed. Maybe you’ve been told you’re too broken or too far gone.
Friend, I get it.
In this episode, I’m sharing how I came to know Jesus in my late 30s — after years of pain, loss, and self-destruction — and how I learned that my brokenness wasn’t the end of my story, it was the beginning of becoming new.We’ll talk about what it means to rebuild from the inside out, how God uses every painful part for purpose, and why you are never too late or too far gone for His love.
This episode is for the woman who feels unworthy, unseen, or unsure of her faith.Whether you’ve known God for years or you’re just beginning to wonder if He’s real — you belong here.
Because the truth is…you’re not broken.You’re becoming new.
 
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