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

Do you feel like you’re just getting through the day? Like you’re surviving instead of truly living? Maybe you feel stuck, exhausted, or quietly wondering if things will ever get better. If that’s you, this episode is for you. Today, we’re talking about wonder—and how rediscovering it can bring life, joy, and hope back into places that feel dark or stagnant.  As we move through the Christmas seaso...

Do you ever find yourself lying awake at night, spiraling through every possible what if? What if something happens to my kids? What if we get a diagnosis? What if our finances fall apart? What if something goes wrong that I can’t control? If this is you, friend—you are so not alone. God put this episode on my heart because the “what ifs” were creeping into my own life, and He opened my eyes to th...

Do you ever catch yourself saying, “I just don’t feel like it”… and then making your decision based on that? I don’t feel like getting up. I don’t feel like exercising. I don’t feel like cooking. I don’t feel like reading my Bible. I don’t feel like dealing with this right now. If so—same, friend. This episode came straight out of my own conviction. Recently, I heard someone casually explain why t...

Do you ever find yourself grumbling? Feeling discontent? Frustrated with your season, your home, your people, or even yourself? If so, friend, you are not alone. This episode was one I had to stop everything to record because I am living it right now. I’ve been in a challenging season, and my spirit needed these reminders just as much as yours does. We’ve been talking a lot about the enemy’s schem...

Today’s episode is such a gift, friend. I got to sit down with one of my dear friends and former neighbors, Ana, and talk about something I know so many of us are thinking about: How do we prepare our kids to thrive in the workforce and be a light for Christ in an ever-changing world? If you’ve ever looked at the next generation and felt nervous, confused, or overwhelmed (hello Gen Z stereotypes!)...

Do you know what the voice of the enemy sounds like? Can you catch thoughts that don’t align with God’s truth—before they take root in your mind? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, bitter, ashamed, or constantly battling discouraging thoughts, this episode is for you. Today, we’re talking about catching the enemy—recognizing where his voice is sneaking into your life and learning how to take those t...

Do you know what the voice of the enemy sounds like? Can you catch thoughts that don’t align with God’s truth—before they take root in your mind? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, bitter, ashamed, or constantly battling discouraging thoughts, this episode is for you. Today, we’re talking about catching the enemy—recognizing where his voice is sneaking into your life and learning how to take those t...

Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Do you feel confident walking into the day—family dynamics and all—and actually enjoying it? If you’re feeling nervous, overwhelmed, or unsure of how everything is going to play out, this episode is for you. Today I’m sharing the mindset shifts, heart posture, and practical tools that will help you have an amazing Thanksgiving no matter what circumstances greet you....

Do you realize just how much the physical environment of your home impacts the emotional and even spiritual atmosphere? For so long, I undervalued the physical. I focused on the spiritual, emotional, and mental—and those absolutely matter. But what I’ve learned over the years is that the physical space you live in is shaping your peace, your stress levels, your ability to connect, and even your di...

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...