MADE WHOLE (formerly Morning Mama) | Christian women, faith and anxiety, Christian mental health, anger, rage, angry mom, overwhelmed, feel stuck, Christian healing, loneliness, postpartum depression

If your internal dialogue were played out loud, what would it sound like? In this episode, I help you examine the internal environment you’re cultivating—your thoughts, self-talk, and beliefs about yourself—and how they shape every part of your outer world. We talk about the hidden impact of negative thoughts, how Scripture calls us to renew our minds, and four practical steps to take authority ov...

Have you ever stopped to notice the emotional environment of your home? Not the furniture, the schedule, or the décor—but the feeling that fills your space. Do you love being there? Does your husband? Do your kids feel peace and belonging—or tension and chaos? In this episode, we’re unpacking what it means to build an emotionally healthy home—one that feels like a safe harbor instead of a pressure...

Have you ever stopped to notice the emotional environment of your home? Not the furniture, the schedule, or the décor—but the feeling that fills your space. Do you love being there? Does your husband? Do your kids feel peace and belonging—or tension and chaos? In this episode, we’re unpacking what it means to build an emotionally healthy home—one that feels like a safe harbor instead of a pressure...

Have you ever stopped to notice the emotional environment of your home? Not the furniture, the schedule, or the décor—but the feeling that fills your space. Do you love being there? Does your husband? Do your kids feel peace and belonging—or tension and chaos? In this episode, we’re unpacking what it means to build an emotionally healthy home—one that feels like a safe harbor instead of a pressure...

Do you ever feel like your home runs you instead of you leading it? If you’re tired of reacting to your family’s chaos and longing to build a home filled with peace and purpose—you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about creating a vision for your home: what you want it to feel like, look like, and stand for. So many of us know what we don’t want—less yelling, less stress, less clutter—...

Do you ever feel like your home runs you instead of you leading it? If you’re tired of reacting to your family’s chaos and longing to build a home filled with peace and purpose—you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about creating a vision for your home: what you want it to feel like, look like, and stand for. So many of us know what we don’t want—less yelling, less stress, less clutter—...

Do you ever feel stuck in patterns you swore you’d never repeat? Whether it’s anger, anxiety, perfectionism, or people-pleasing — these generational cycles can feel impossible to break. In this episode, I dive deeper into the spiritual and emotional roots of these patterns and what the Bible actually says about generational sin. I’ll show you how these cycles are often passed down, not through mys...

Do you ever feel stuck in patterns you swore you’d never repeat? Whether it’s anger, anxiety, perfectionism, or people-pleasing — these generational cycles can feel impossible to break. In this episode, I dive deeper into the spiritual and emotional roots of these patterns and what the Bible actually says about generational sin. I’ll show you how these cycles are often passed down, not through mys...

Are you unknowingly repeating the same unhealthy patterns you watched growing up? Whether it’s fear, over-functioning, emotional shutdown, anger, people-pleasing, or perfectionism—these responses may feel like your personality… but they’re often protective patterns formed in pain. In this episode, I uncover the root of generational patterns—not through shame or blame—but through awareness, healing...

Have you ever wondered if the struggles in your life are because of generational curses—the idea that your family’s sin or pain is being passed down to you? Maybe you’ve heard people say they’re “breaking generational curses” or “carrying their parents’ baggage” and felt both hopeful and confused. In today’s episode, we unpack what the Bible actually says about generational curses—and what it does...

Hey friend — are you just tired lately? Like, no matter how much sleep you get or how many things you check off your list, you still feel completely drained? I’ve been there — running on empty, trying to pour out when there’s nothing left to give. And in today’s episode, we’re talking all about what to do when you find yourself in that place. This isn’t just about physical exhaustion (though that’...

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly doing all the right things—but still end up exhausted, overwhelmed, or unsure if you’re living in God’s will? In Part 3 of the Life of Striving series, Brittany unpacks how to find freedom from over-functioning and pressure by building a life of peace, order, and alignment. In this final episode of the series, you’ll learn how to pause before saying “yes,” c...

Are you running so hard that life feels like it’s about to swallow you whole? In Part 2 of our “Life of Striving”, we dive deeper into how to recognize striving and instead walk in God’s peace and purpose. This episode explores how to identify your true values, set healthy boundaries, and create life-giving rhythms that protect your relationship with God, your marriage, your family, and yourself....

Do you ever feel like you’re drowning? Your schedule is packed, your responsibilities are overwhelming, and even the smallest setback feels like it could tip everything over. You’re living in the very life you once prayed for—kids, ministry, work, marriage—but now you’re left wondering: Is this too much? Is this sustainable? Am I living the way God really wants me to? In today’s episode, we dive i...

Do you ever catch yourself believing your child’s behavior or performance is a direct reflection of you as a mom? Maybe you compare how quickly they’re learning to read or how many words they’re saying with the kids around them. Or maybe, when they act out, you feel like you’ve failed—and the yelling, controlling, and striving begins. Striving in motherhood is sneaky. It shows up in the way we com...

Do you ever catch yourself believing your child’s behavior or performance is a direct reflection of you as a mom? Maybe you compare how quickly they’re learning to read or how many words they’re saying with the kids around them. Or maybe, when they act out, you feel like you’ve failed—and the yelling, controlling, and striving begins. Striving in motherhood is sneaky. It shows up in the way we com...

Do you find yourself constantly trying to figure out the right combination of things to finally get your husband to change? Maybe you’re obsessing over getting him to church, sending him the perfect podcast, or saying just the right words to break through. If that’s you, you may have slipped into striving in your marriage—trying to control what only God can control. In this episode, we unpack: Why...

Do you ever feel like you’re doing all the right things—serving, producing, showing up, keeping it together—yet inside you feel drained, disconnected, or never enough? This episode unpacks the subtle ways striving hides under “good” activities like perfectionism, productivity, even spiritual disciplines. We’ll talk about: The difference between obedience and striving Signs you’re caught in perform...

Do you ever find yourself in such a state of hurry that anxiety is coursing through your body and nothing but accomplishing that task matters? Maybe it's because your schedule feels too full or you's scared you won't get the outcome you are hoping for. However you find yourself here when we slip into striving it steals the peace that God promises us and even blocks us from intimacy with God. Today...

Do you ever find yourself in such a state of hurry that anxiety is coursing through your body and nothing but accomplishing that task matters? Maybe it's because your schedule feels too full or you's scared you won't get the outcome you are hoping for. However you find yourself here when we slip into striving it steals the peace that God promises us and even blocks us from intimacy with God. Today...

Mama, if you’ve ever felt like life is just too busy to do the things you know matter most—spending time with God, exercising, working on your marriage, or even your own healing—this episode is for you. The truth is, busyness isn’t always the real issue. In this episode, I share why “too busy” is often a lie we believe, how hidden idols like our phones, kids’ schedules, or even work creep in, and...

Mama, the fall round of the Pain to Peace Academy starts TOMORROW! Don't miss this chance to learn a proven formula to tackle your anger, anxiety, depression and work through healing your past. Get to the root of your childhood wounds that contribute to how you feel and your negative behavior Learn to re-wire your brain so you can stop the old cycles and form brand new patterns of health. Heal and...

Mama, let’s be real—healing isn’t easy. It feels scary, painful, and sometimes even overwhelming to open up those places in our hearts we’d rather keep covered. But if you’ve been feeling stuck in anger, anxiety, depression, overwhelm, or unhealthy coping habits, it’s time to take a courageous step toward freedom. In this episode, I walk you through six practical steps to begin your healing journe...

Ever wonder what real healing looks like? In this episode, I sit down with Ashley, a trauma therapist and graduate of the Pain to Peace Academy, to share her powerful story of transformation. She opens up about her past struggles, how Restoration Theory gave her a framework for lasting change, and why group coaching provided unexpected connection and breakthrough. If you’ve ever felt stuck in ange...

We all have those moments where we blow up, shut down, or spiral into overwhelm — and then regret it. The truth is, those reactions come from deeper wounds, and they keep us stuck. But there’s a way out! In this episode, I’m sharing the 4 steps I use every day to stop destructive patterns and choose peace instead. These steps will help you regulate your emotions, build healthier connections, and r...