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 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...

Ever feel stuck in your faith—like God feels far away no matter what you do? I’ve been there too. In this episode, I share why the rhythms we keep with God—like church, quiet time, and prayer—are life-changing, and what often gets in the way of consistency (like pain, distraction, or cultural voices). Plus, I’ll give you practical steps to rebuild intimacy and trust with Him. If you’ve been drifti...

Ever feel like life is just… off? The anger, the chaos, the distance from God—it often all points back to one thing: your rhythms are out of order. In this episode, I share why discipline matters so much for your faith, marriage, and motherhood, plus how to start small and build habits that actually bring peace. You’re more capable than you think, Mama—let’s do this together. 💛 love, Brittany   R...

Are you walking through a tough season with your child? Maybe they’re stuck in a pattern of sin, wrestling with low confidence, or struggling academically. Whatever it is, nothing shakes a mama’s heart quite like seeing her child stuck. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 10 strategies to help both your child and yourself navigate these hard seasons with faith and hope. Remember, Mama—you were made fo...

Are you feeling stuck in motherhood—overwhelmed, burnt out, or like you’ve lost yourself in the daily grind? You’re not alone. In this episode, I share 4 practical, faith-filled steps to get unstuck and rediscover joy, purpose, and peace in your role as a mom. Whether you’re battling mom-guilt, anxiety, or overwhelm, you’ll learn how to invite God into your everyday challenges, embrace rhythms tha...

Are you feeling stuck in motherhood—overwhelmed, burnt out, or like you’ve lost yourself in the daily grind? You’re not alone. In this episode, I share 6 practical, faith-filled steps to get unstuck and rediscover joy, purpose, and peace in your role as a mom. Whether you’re battling resentment, struggling with your identity, or just “going through the motions,” you’ll learn how to invite God into...

Marriage is HARD. There is no way around it. Then you add in jobs, finances, health, kids and things really get complicated. The sounds of culture also don’t help us find health in our marriages and are slowly guiding us away from God’s design. No matter what season you find yourself in, it is incredibly easy to feel like your marriage is stuck. Today we unpack 5 keys to moving forward regardless...

In whatever area of your life you feel stuck, marriage, mental health, motherhood- there IS a way forward, but I know from experience sometimes it’s hard to see it. I remember those first days, weeks, and months with my first baby. I felt STUCK. Trapped. I felt like my freedom was gone. I couldn’t sleep, I didn’t know what to do with myself. I felt LIMITED. I wonder if you feel this about some are...

Today we are talking about the most underrated thing you can do that can bring the most health and flourishing as an individual and a family. In a word: Church. Whether you tend to hop from church to church, you prefer watching online, soccer season gets in the way, or you’ve left the church completely- this episode is for you! Making church a priority doesn’t always feel simple, but it will chang...

We care DEEPLY about our children. We want to help them feel seen, heard, and important. We want them to grow up strong, confident, and healthy. Yet, many of us are falling into culture’s pendulum swing and unintentionally raising kids that might struggle with resilience. We are trying to protect our kids, but accidentally handicapping them for any trails they might face. Today we unpack how to ho...

Give to support Erica .  Buy a shirt by July 15! Give to Mozambique Trip : Put "Mozambique Ministry" in the first blank on the form.  Contact Erica at erica@childrensrelief.org   Erica grew up in the beautiful foothills of the Rockies, in Monument, Colorado. She attended Wheaton College in Illinois and received a degree in Elementary Education. During the summer between her junior and senior year...

Are you in the middle of summer and finding yourself having a hard time staying present with your kids? Maybe you are overwhelmed with all the fighting, bored, or just plain distracted by your phone. You know you want more for you and your kids but you can’t seem to break out of the rut. Today I unpack 5 things that can pull us out of the present and what to do about it. It’s time to get intention...

Are you in the middle of summer and finding yourself having a hard time staying present with your kids? Maybe you are overwhelmed with all the fighting, bored, or just plain distracted by your phone. You know you want more for you and your kids but you can’t seem to break out of the rut. Today I unpack 5 things that can pull us out of the present and what to do about it. It’s time to get intention...

Are you in the middle of summer and exhausted because your kids keep fighting? Or maybe you feel like you are dealing with the same bad behaviors day after day and nothing is getting through to your kids? If you are anything like me then this might feel like defeat. Today I am talking about one key perspective shift that has helped me see each of these moments as an opportunity to guide my kids in...

Do you find yourself stuck in a rut of seriousness with your kids? Maybe you are in a perpetual state of feeling grumpy and you are missing all the fun moments with your kids or maybe you just feel like you don’t know how to let go and be silly. Today I unpack what might be behind what I call “stubborn seriousness” and how to climb out of it when you feel stuck in that old rut. There is so much jo...

Do you try to make reading the Bible a priority but when you do you don’t really get all the hype? Or maybe you haven’t even tried because it feels so overwhelming and you have no idea where or how to start? The Bible is LIFE CHANGING! It is a place where a living and active God wants to speak directly to you, but sadly SO many people struggle to know how to read it. Today I share my top 4 tips to...

Do you find yourself struggling to enjoy life or motherhood because you are constantly plagued with anxiety? Do you find yourself backing out of commitments or opportunities because of worry about how they will affect you? Anxiety is one of the biggest challenges our culture currently faces and many of us have let it set the parameters for our lives. God has a different way! Today I unpack 5 speci...