Mothering Anxiety

This is my first summer with 2 kids and boy is my brain going crazy with the overthinking and Anxiety. I have all the feelings over what am I going to do to entertain a very energetic 5 year old and very mobile 10 month old. I want to plan all the activities but at the same time want to give myself grace over not needing to do everything as well as taking slow days as needed without feeling guilty...

As of today (when this Episode airs), my kitchen remodel begins. This has been a long time coming, something that I have been wanting to do since we first bought this house almost 8 years ago. As exciting as this time is, it’s also very Anxiety inducing for me. I’m scared I won’t like it, I’m scared of how long it’ll take, what are we going to eat while we don’t have a kitchen, how am I suppose to...

After 10 months of Therapy, I am officially discharged. I will forever be grateful for the opportunity to have been able to go to therapy and everything I learned along the way. In July 2021, I was crying on my restroom floor looking trying to figure out the answers to things I just couldn't quite get over or wrap my head around. I prayed for answers, prayed for anything that could take away t...

There’s been a lot of videos I keep watching all over my Instagram algorithm that just got me thinking. I’m not sure if this is just a “me” triggering thing since I was always meant to feel like a burden, but if you’re anything like me, maybe this triggers you too. Take a listen as I give my insight on videos I see all over my Instagram that just make me wonder, “What happens when or if your child...

I have finally decided to put my challenge number 2 into action, well actually it’s been in action for almost 2 months now. Take a listen as I talk about what I am doing to step out of my comfort zone that will also potentially help me get one step closer into overcoming my Social Anxiety

17 years after accepting Jesus Christ as my Saviour, I finally decided to get baptized.

After 2 year of going no contact with my family, I decided to reach out to my Mother. In honor of Mother's Day, I decided to finally talk about it but also because it took me a few months to truly figure out what was going through my head. It wasn't what I expected but I truly believe that it was the reality that I needed. Also a time for me to realize how much more healing I needed to do....

So why a blog now? Because Anxiety isn't limited to only 30 minutes a week, once a week. Because Anxiety isn't just on topic at a time & only being Anxious over one thing. Listen as I go deep into why I decided to start a blog and the hopes to expanding further. & don’t forget to check out www.motheringanxietypodcast.com !!!

Before you think this is an episode where I say "Breast is Best," it is not. This is an episode about "Mama's Mental Health is best." I've done both. My daughter was formula fed and I am currently almost at 9 months breastfeeding my son. It has been one heck of a journey I can tell you that and there are many thoughts that need to be said as a Mom who deals with Anxiety...

My 9 year wedding anniversary has come and passed and it took a very "real" and "eye opening" therapy session for me to realize that I've been holding on to the wrong things. My therapist is great at giving me reality checks and it truly shows my progress during my healing journey beause I can listen and know that she's right without taking offense. Take a listen as I t...

Guys, it has been a WEEK. Actually, it's been more like 3 weeks & the Anxiety is out of control. I feel as if life lately has been one thing after another and I can't seem to catch a break. So what better time than now then to record an episode when my mind is in that Anxious state. Take a listen as I talk about where my mind is and what I'm doing to get out of it.

This weeks episode is short but not very sweet. We had a pretty traumatic event happen to us which even towards the end of the week when I thought I was "okay" to record an episode, I still was not. All I have to say is that Motherhood is not for the Anxious. And truly it was just my Anxiety that made everything a million times worse when everything turned out okay in the end. Take a lis...

I apologize before you tune into this episode, my voice is still a little iffy. If you tuned into last weeks episode you heard me going from my normal self to about halfway through sounding like a sick dog. I was dealing with sick kids in the middle of the week, then I got sick, and well, that's just how life goes. I thought my voice would be better this week but here we are on Friday before this...

How many times have you had to tell your Anxiety to "shut up?" How many times have you noticed that your Anxiety really just loves to appear at the worst possible time? As I am continuing on this healing journey, I have learned many ways that my Anxiety lies to me. Telling me that I'm dumb, telling me that I don't deserve to be here, telling me that I am a waste of space. YOUR ANXIETY IS LYING TO...

I'm 7 months into having 2 kids so CLEARLY, I'm an expert on how to handle 2 right? LOL. NOT. I was always a little anxious about how I would manage my time between two kids, how I would be able to work around both of their schedules, how I was suppose to find time for "me," and how was I suppose to find time for my Husband. All valid anxieties I feel like and all valid concerns any mom about to h...

The moment of truth. I have been contemplating this "big announcement" for a few weeks now. I have been scared to make the jump because I was afraid of what that would mean for my Podcast and its success thus far.  But, I've come to realize, in order for me to continue this healing journey, this is a necessary step to take. No more distractions, time to focus on only me. Take a listen as I fi...

I am turning 32. I feel that every birthday you celebrate when you're in a good place mentally should be a big milestone. I never really saw myself getting to live this far because of how bad my depression had been from time to time. I decided to make an episode on 32 life lessons I have realistically learned in the last 2 years while healing. Take a listen as I talk about what I've learned as I a...

Why do we have so much junk? No but like seriously? Why do we buy so much stuff, so much repetitive stuff, so much unnecessary stuff? I have decided to get rid of all of our stuff. Like seriously. I have been decluttering every corner because seeing so much stuff gives me Anxiety & I am over it. Take a listen as I talk about my decluttering my house adventure, what I'm decluttering, and what i...

Postpartum, what a tricky time & I time where so many changes happen. For me, it was recovering from a major surgery, taking care of a newborn, & a preschooler too. It was trying to navigate giving myself enough recovery time, while managing two kids, & not letting my Anxiety get the best of me. Take a listen as I talk about my feelings and emotions during my 4th trimester. I recorded...

I have decided that it’s time to finally tackle my Social Anxiety. There are 4 goals I have set out for myself that I feel would be the ultimate proof that I am learning the self confidence I lack. It’s scary, but I also know that if I don’t expose myself, it won’t ever get better. So here it is, my first Social Anxiety Challenge. Take a listen as I talk about my first challenge I am giving myself...

It's crazy to think where I was at the beginning of this journey to where I am now. Looking back, I honestly can't remember ever feeling the way that I used to because I am truly in a place of pure bliss right now.  There were moments in my Healing Journey that I thought, "Is this even worth it?," "Why am I doing this to myself?," "What's going to come out of this?" And let me tell you, it has 100...

Do you ever do things subconsciously and have only just figured out that you do things due to you having Anxiety? Because same. I never realized that whenever I am starting to feel "pre-anxious" I tend to do certain things to start to regulate my Anxiety. Crazy right? Take a listen as I talk about Things I Do That Are Anxiety that I never even realized I did until my husband and some friends start...

Dealing with Anxiety, being pregnant with your second child, the thought of delivery can be very Anxiety inducing. I was scared that I would go into labor early, I was scared that I would have a panic attack while waiting for my second C section date to arrive, I had every thought you could possibly imagine leading into my delivery date. Fast forward and life had its own plans and at that point, I...

Empathy is a GREAT thing. Being able to feel other people's feeling, being able to relate to people, and being able to listen to people is a great thing. But, as I have learned, it can also be very exhausting.  It has been me learning how to balance other people and my own feelings in order to be able to give those who seek my empathy but also not allow it to drain myself. Take a listen as I...

We are officially on that final home stretch before baby arrives. I recorded this episode during the time of my pregnancy and it will be airing months after it actually happens. I wanted to document my pregnancy in time while thoughts and feelings were fresh and I didn't have to go back and recollect.  This entire pregnancy has been so different than my first and I truly believe it is because...