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Anything goes — whatever obsession I've found myself caught up in, and however it relates to my life, I will talk about it.
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Mama Matters Too / Sleep Training, Postpartum, Overstimulated, Christian Mom, Baby Sleep Schedule
ALEXA MARTINEZ
Are you sick of feeling like you can’t show up for yourself or your kids as the mom you want to be, due to exhaustion? Do you crave time alone to fill your own cup, but can’t get it due to your children not sleeping? Are you tired of feeling dysregulated, exhausted, and overstimulated? Are you ready to be a more present and patient mother? I am so thankful you’re here, mama. This podcast will help you find more rest, joy, and peace in motherhood, by getting your baby or young kiddo to start ...
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Ditch Mom Anxiety | Mental Health, Anxiety Disorder, Nervous System, Overstimulated, Emotional Dysregulation
Rachel Fernandez | Anxiety Coach, Work from Home Mom, Believer, Crunchy Mom
The Go-To Podcast for Christian moms battling anxiety! **Top 5% Globally-Ranked Podcast** Are you constantly triggered by the chaos of motherhood? Do you wonder if the constant overstimulation will ever stop? Are you ready to stop feeling like a “bad mom” and believe you’re actually a great one? I am so excited you're here! This podcast will help you learn to heal your nervous system so you can stop the angry outbursts, find calm amidst the chaos, and finally feel like the amazing mama you a ...
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78 // 5 Reasons To Stop Skipping Breakfast To Escape Fight or Flight Mode & Calm Your Nervous System
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Wanna know why eating breakfast shortly after waking is one of the MOST crucial steps to helping your body feel safe so that your nervous system can calm down? Well I've got 5 reasons you've probably never heard of! So often as a mom you prioritize everyone else around you and leave your basic needs–like food–to last. Only to go hours before realiz…
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When should my baby start sleeping through the night? Why is that baby sleeping through the night, when mine still isn’t? What am I doing wrong? Does this sound familiar? The truth of the matter is…every baby is so different, and they all start sleeping through the night at different stages. We dive into why this is and what you can do about it in …
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One of the most common concerns I hear from moms of babies and young toddlers in daycare is, “how the heck do I get them to sleep at daycare, and how do I get daycare sleep to not ruin their sleep at home?!” Well, let’s answer those questions together in today’s podcast episode! I pray this brings you rest, and remember…you matter too, mama! Book a…
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This one is for my working mamas- whether you work at home or out of the home, going back to work when your baby isn’t sleeping well yet can be SO hard!! In today’s episode, we walk through 5 different ways that you can survive that rough transition going back to work when you (and your baby!) are really struggling with sleep. I pray this brings yo…
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77 // 3 Truths About Your Nervous System and Why Therapy Isn't Helping Your Anxiety Disorder
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Today, we are going to troubleshoot that therapy you’ve been spending all that money on and learn how to optimize it to finally get some natural anxiety relief. I know how hard the mental health struggle is when it comes to digging into anxiety disorder. So I've put together these 3 truths that you have to understand about how your nervous system f…
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Does your baby or toddler wake up between 4am-6am every morning (or most mornings)? Are they not getting enough night time sleep because of these early morning wakes, or should I say, are YOU not getting enough sleep? Take all the guess work out of it and try the four things I cover in this episode, and you should have your great sleeper back! I pr…
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76 // From Raging Anxiety to Peaceful Motherhood | Bekah Yawn's Journey of Hormone Transformation
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Today I have special guest, Bekah Yawn of the For the Love of Hormones podcast here to talk about her journey with anxiety, the connection between anxiety and hormone imbalance, her discovery of holistic tools to balance her hormones and increase fertility, and practical tips for balancing your own hormones to help combat anxiety disorder. The beau…
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Does the thought of traveling with your baby or toddler stress you out because you think their sleep will be ruined? Does it cause you anxiety thinking about their sleep being all out of whack? Traveling with your kiddos is such an amazing opportunity to create memories- but it doesn’t come without it’s set of challenges, especially when it comes t…
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Sometimes the feeling of control gives us a false sense of peace. Or maybe the lack thereof is convincing you that if you could JUST get your kids to listen, your husband to help you more around the house, and your boss to stop demanding so much that things would be so much easier. When the anxiety disorder is in full force, it's easy to fall into …
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Is it hard for you to add your faith into your day to day life as a mom, and your already busy schedule? Do you crave more time with the Lord, but it feels like something you have to cross off your to do list every single day, instead of something you get to do? In today's episode, we talk about 6 practical ways you can incorporate your faith into …
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EP 12 // How to Survive the Four Month Sleep Regression (Or Get Back on Track After it Already Happened)
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The four month sleep regression can hit you like a freight train, and leave you beyond exhausted! And, if you're anything like me...it can make your baby's sleep go from BAD to WORSE! In today's episode, I talk you through some ways you can prepare for and avoid lasting affects from the four month sleep regression, along with some tips for what to …
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Are you... feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of motherhood? overstimulated by noise and mess? forgetful? emotionally dysregulated? Maybe you've assumed your issues stem from an anxiety disorder--but what if it's ADHD? There are LOT of commonalities and similarites between anxiety and ADHD. Understanding the differences between anxiety symptoms and A…
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Are you feeling anxious as a new (or seasoned) mama? Is motherhood nothing like you imagined it? As a mom who deals with anxiety myself, I know first hand what that can look like, and how the Lord can bring rest and peace into a really hard season. So, I wanted to bring some of His truths into your motherhood today, sister. I pray this brings you r…
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Ever wonder why the sound of your child crying or that toddler tantrum triggers your mom anxiety so badly? Did you know that the biology and neurology of your brain can explain why? Today I'm helping you understand what is actually happening in your brain when you hear your child crying. Because when you understand what is happening, you are able t…
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Does your baby or toddler, for lack of a better word, take crappy naps?! While this is SO normal and common, it is also so frustrating! Naps are not only a super important part of your baby or toddler's daily sleep needs and development, they are also a time for you to not be needed for a bit, and get a little bit of a break- which is so important!…
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You’re feeling guilty again because you just yelled AGAIN. You don’t know why the overstimulation of motherhood affects you so much but yet again the noise and mess from raising your babies got to you. Maybe regulating your emotions seems impossible dealing with your anxiety. You want to stop feeling so dysregulated but you don’t even know where to…
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To the Christian mom with anxiety: You’ve been told to pray harder. You’ve been told there’s nothing to be afraid of as long as you believe in Him and live a life full of faith. God tells us in Philippians 4:6-7: “Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will exp…
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Does motherhood feel like one big overwhelming rushed day over and over again? There is never enough time, never enough hands, and always too many needs to serve around you. The truth is, we are not called to rush. Our society tells us busy is a badge of honor but it’s slowly destroying our well-being. So how do you stop that feeling of being rushe…
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Are you struggling with your infant’s sleep between the ages of 5-18 months? Are you exhausted and ready to finally have your nights (and sanity!) back?! In today’s episode, I go into 6 different ways that you can get your baby to start sleeping through the night again, so that your baby (and YOU, mama!!!) can start getting the rest you both need a…
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Do you feel like your mom anxiety is just a problem with your mind? Like it’s just something that’s “wrong” with you or your motherhood? That you just need to fix how you respond, react, or think about the world around you to finally beat it. Or maybe you just need to pray more, to trust God more, and spend more time in your Bible. Mama, look, anxi…
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I want to talk about kind of a hot topic today, which is if no cry sleep training methods exist and if they work. Spoiler alert…they do!....kinda. Like most things in life, there are pros and cons to any method we use to get your baby or toddler sleeping! Backed by experience and my own research, schooling, and scientific studies done, I approach t…
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Do you have near panic attacks when you realize your kid is getting sick again? Does it trigger your anxiety more than anything else? Taking care of sick kids especially if you’re a working mom can be SUCH a stressful time. But there is a way to reframe your thinking to start looking at these times of chaos and mom overwhelm into an opportunity to …
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Hey mama! Are you feeling drained, stuck, overstimulated, or just TIRED by the end of the day, with no real evening routine or system in place? I get it- I've been there!! Running around just trying to do all of the things at the end of the day and going to bed frazzled and exhausted (and yet my mind won't calm down because of the constant running …
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Okay anxious mama, did you know that with only 3 minutes a day you can naturally reduce anxiety and stop panic attacks? Yep there's this one resource that every mama has access to that you can start using daily to feel less anxious and be more present as a mom. And yes, you CAN do this even as a busy, overwhelmed Christian working mom! So let's div…
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Are you a mama of a toddler ages 18 months-4? Then listen up- this episode is for you! Have you gotten your infant sleeping through the night, but then they turn into a toddler and their sleep is a WHOLE other issue and you feel overwhelmed and exhausted (and like you have a newborn again?!) Do you miss having your nights to yourself after tucking …
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67 // Feeling Irritable? Why These 2 Types of Overstimulation Cause Irritability as an Anxious Working Mom
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Find yourself getting irritated often as a Christian working mom? Kids feel like they're ALWAYS on your last nerve or things are just making you react all the time? Well these two types of overstimulation could be contributing to your emotional oubursts or irritability as an anxious mom. So I'm going to break down these two different types of overs…
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Hey, mama. Have you ever felt the crushing weight of postpartum anxiety? Have you ever wondered how to feel like yourself again, or just to even get a glimpse of her? On today's podcast, we get REAL and talk about real experiences with postpartum anxiety, and 5 practical things you can do to try to combat it. I pray this brings you peace and rest, …
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Welcome to the Ditch Mom Anxiety Podcast! Where Christian Working Moms Learn How to Regulate Emotions with Holistic Tools and Strategies
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Ready to reduce your anxiety and find the joy in motherhood? Are you tired of being irritable and angry with your family and constantly wishing for a break? Do you wish you were able to be PRESENT with your kids without worrying about everything you haven’t done yet? There’s a way to simplify meeting your basic needs so you can create more time in …
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3 // Mastering the Spring Forward Time Change: 3 Simple Strategies to Keep Your Child's Sleep Schedule Intact
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Hey mama! Are you feeling ready for the upcoming time change? March 10th is fast approaching, but don’t stress! This time change is so much easier than the fall back time change! Join me on today’s bonus episode as we dive deep into strategies to tackle the spring forward time change with our little ones. Whether you're all about embracing the shif…
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66 // You Don't Love Motherhood for These Six Reasons and How to Shift Into Joyful Motherhood
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Okay mama, be real with me. Are you struggling to find the joy in motherhood? Is the monotony of all the things you’re balancing stealing your presence and engagement? Are you disappointed in what your motherhood looks like? I think every one of us has been there at some point. Especially when you're a Christian working mom! I’m walking through 6 d…
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Can we talk about the phrase sleep like a baby for a second? Because personally....I would like to do anything BUT sleep like a baby (wake up calls every 2-3 hours, anyone?) In today's episode, I am going to give you my top 5 tips on how to get your baby ages 0-4 months sleeping better and on a good sleep foundation, so that you hopefully don't eve…
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Hey mama!! Welcome to episode ONE of the Mama Matters Too podcast!! I cannot tell you how honored and grateful I am to have you here. In today’s episode, I am going to walk you through some tips that I have found super helpful in combating my own mental health struggles in motherhood. I’m going to outline 5 tips that have been game changers for me …
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You’re making dinner, feeling alright, when all of the sudden your kid does something and mom rage just bubbles up seemingly out of nowhere. Or maybe your husband says something and your mom anxiety all the sudden hits full force. Or your at work and you see an email come through that sends you directly into an overwhelmed spiral as you try to bala…
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If you’re a high-achieving mom like me, then the new year may be fraught with just a touch of overwhelm with all the things you want to accomplish. You want to balance those big goals as a working mom with your want to be present with your babies. You want to set goals but you also don't want to cause more motherhood overwhelm or overload yourself …
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63 // Holiday Anxiety In Full Swing? 5 Bible Verses to Rest in the Joy and Peace of the Christmas Season as an Anxious Mom
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You sucked into the holiday crazy? Find that whole supposed peace and joy of the season feeling like a pipe dream? Holidays come with so much PRESSURE for us working moms. We've got goals we want to hit by the end of the year, kids to prepare for traveling (or visiting family), gifts for everyone to finish up buying, and wrapping and shipping...and…
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62 // 5 Non-Traditional Ways to Balance Hormones AND Decrease Anxiety as a Christian Working Mom
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Often as a Christian working mom it can seem like the motherhood anxiety is constant. Then throw in hormonal issues like crappy periods, crazy mood swings, skin issues, or fertility struggles and you can start questioning your ability to mother your children well. It’s no wonder you’re struggling to show up as a present mama! But I’ve got good news…
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Often as a Christian working mom it can seem like the motherhood anxiety is constant. Then throw in hormonal issues like crappy periods, crazy mood swings, skin issues, or fertility struggles and you can start questioning your ability to mother your children well. It’s no wonder you’re struggling to show up as a present mama! But I’ve got good news…
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60 // Banish Motherhood Anxiety By Creating Safety for Your Body in 5 Different Ways as a WFHM
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If you're running around like a crazy mom, stuck in a cycle of control, mom rage, and reacting to everything--then your body is stuck in a cycle of feeling unsafe. As a WFHM, you're constantly juggling a million things, from that next big goal to how to get your toddler to eat her dinner. And when your body is missing out on the key things it needs…
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I'm baaaaaaack, mama! And I can't wait to share ALL the things on my massive life upheaval and changes, how it's impacted my motherhood anxiety, and the KEY I'm falling back on to rebuild my foundational systems to defeat overwhelm and mom anxiety. So grab those earbuds, mama! It's time to heal! blessings, Rach IS ANXIETY MANAGEMENT COACHING RIGHT …
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WHAT'S YOUR ANXIETY STORY? I want to hear about how anxiety shows up in your life. Fill out this form here and get entered to win free anxiety management coaching from me! BUILD YOUR ANXIETY MANAGEMENT ROADMAP: Sick of anxiety setting the tone in your home? What if you could have a plan in place to turn to every time you felt your anxiety take cont…
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57 // Feel Behind from Summer Chaos? 3 Questions to Focus on Your Progress as a Work from Home Mom and Rest in God’s Provision
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Summer chaos getting the best of you? Mom anxiety in full swing about all you HAVEN'T accomplished as a work from home mom? As a working mom you may feel like your business plans have gotten side-tracked and those big goals you set are taking longer than you expected. Your pushing timelines, adjusting expectations, and maybe feeling a bit like a fa…
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56 // Is Birth Control Increasing Your Anxiety as a Working Mom? 3 Reasons It Might Be Contributing to Your Mom Stress
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If you struggle with mom anxiety and have ever taken birth control, there are some truths you need to know about how it impacts your mom stress, your anxiety, and even your business goals. When I realized the impact birth control had on my cycle, hormones, moods, and health long term, I was floored that no one had ever told me. I’m diving into 3 wa…
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55 // Calling All Angry Moms! Try This Thought the Next Time You Start to Lose Your Temper With Your Kids
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Ever yelled at your kid because you were trying to get something done and he just would not. stop. bothering you until you lost it? Mom rage is a real threat to the peace of your home and you’re not alone in dealing with feeling like you’re just a stressed out, angry mama. Maybe you’ve been in the kitchen, trying to get dinner done, and you find yo…
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54 // Regain Your Energy With This ONE Food So You Can Enjoy Life and Reduce Anxiety as a Working Mom
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Did you know energy issues tie back to a lack of nutrients in the body? If you’re feeling depleted, drained, and can’t seem to even find enough energy to enjoy hanging out with your girlfriends–there’s more than busy mom life to blame. Yes, mama, motherhood can be challenging. And yes, balancing work and motherhood has it’s hurdles. The world tells…
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53 // The Nasty Truth about Perfectionism and Why It’s Keeping You Stuck as a High Achieving Mom
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Ever gotten hung up on moving forward because you never felt like something was “ready”? Welcome to the curse of the anxious mama–perfectionism. Perfectionism may initially seem like a good thing. As a high achieving mom, I'm sure you've faced the desire to produce excellence. BUT when your brain starts turning your desire for good work into perfec…
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Let's get real. When you're a working mom (or ANY mom), mealtimes can be more stressful than enjoyable. But girl, I'm on a mission to banish the idea that feeding our families always comes with a heaping side of mom stress and anxiety. Meals are such a beautiful opportunity to connect with our family, especially if you're a work from home mom. Ofte…
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Feel like mornings are impossible as a work from home mom? When you start your day diving right into serving everyone around you, whether that’s by answering emails as a working mom, answering a baby’s cry first thing out of bed, or maybe even being tied to your bed in the morning as a co-sleeping mom–it supercharges that mom anxiety you’re working…
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Ever face a big decision and find yourself overthinking it, over-researching, spending WAY too much time weighing the pros and cons and never actually moving forward with anything? This is one of the biggest ways mom anxiety can swoop in and keep you stuck in overwhelmed motherhood. Taking action is the most crucial step to moving forward in your l…
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There are so many things that impact how you feel throughout the day. Yes, motherhood is hard and challenging a lot of the times. Motherhood overwhelm is real. But you don't have to go through every day feeling drained, exhausted, with no energy. Here are 10 reasons you might be feeling exhausted with no energy. Let's ditch the exhaustion, anxious …
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Ever find yourself worrying about your kids all the time? Wondering if they'll turn out alright, if you're doing all the right things, whether they'll have what they need to succeed? This Scripture passage is the reminder you need that God is sovereign and in control, and you can trust Him to take care of not just your kids...but you too. So grab t…
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