The Courageous and Confident Christian Mom

The holidays have a way of bringing everything to the surface — the beauty and the ache, the joy and the overwhelm, the connection and the loneliness. Sometimes all in the same hour. If this season feels complicated, layered, or tender… this episode is for you. In this deeply grounding conversation, Marci unpacks the emotional complexity of the holidays through the lenses of nervous system regulat...

What if the most meaningful thing you prepare for this holiday season isn’t your home… but your heart? If you regularly feel overwhelmed at this time of year, it’s not because your to-do list is too long — it’s because your nervous system is carrying too much. In this gentle and grounding episode of The Courageous and Confident Christian Mom , Marci Owen invites you into a softer way of moving thr...

Holiday gatherings can bring out the very worst version of us — the anxious one, the shrinking one, the people-pleasing one — but what if that isn’t the real you at all? In this first episode of Marci's holiday-mini-series, Marci teaches you the life-changing tool that can give you confidence to show up in every holiday moment: Regulate Before You Relate. If you’ve ever walked into a family d...

Have you ever genuinely wanted to grow… but the moment you try, everything inside of you shuts down? The overwhelm, the spinning thoughts, the urge to hide, the “something must be wrong with me” feeling? You’re not alone. And more importantly—you’re not broken . In this powerful episode, Marci Owen, Advanced Certified Life Coach, Nervous System Resilience Trained, and StoryCoach, gently unpacks wh...

When new babies arrive, it’s supposed to be joyful… right? So why did becoming a grandma again unexpectedly stir up old wounds? In this deeply personal episode, Marci invites you into her real-life journey of navigating tender family moments, changing roles, and learning how to love from a grounded, peaceful place—even when her heart longed to be closer. You’ll hear: ✨ How past stories were unexp...

Do you ever look at the never-ending laundry, the dishes stacked again, or your overflowing to-do list and wonder… Does any of this even matter? If so, you’re not alone — but what if these ordinary moments are actually sacred opportunities? In this episode, Marci Owen invites you to shift the way you see the everyday tasks that fill your life. Instead of viewing them as thankless or meaningless, s...

Do you ever notice yourself swinging from one extreme to another? One day you’re overdoing, overthinking, or overgiving—and the next you’re completely shut down. That tug-of-war between too much and not enough can leave your nervous system exhausted and your spirit unsettled. In this episode of The Courageous and Confident Christian Mom Podcast , host Marci Owen , Advanced Certified Life Coach and...

Have you ever found yourself reacting to something small with big emotions—feeling left out, unseen, or not good enough—and wondered, “Why does this hit me so hard?” In this episode of The Courageous and Confident Christian Mom , Marci Owen shares powerful lessons about emotional healing inspired by the TV show Survivor . Through one contestant’s story, Marci unpacks how our past experiences often...

When the world feels like it’s burning — politically, spiritually, and emotionally — -(not to mention the challenges you are also facing in your personal life) how do you keep from turning into a five-alarm fire yourself? In this heartfelt episode, Marci Owen , Advanced Certified Life Coach and Nervous System Expert, shares how to reset your inner thermostat and reclaim calm, safety, and connectio...

Feeling Anxious? 8 Ways to Regulate Your Nervous System and Reclaim Calm Are you caught in a spiral of worry, fear, or overwhelm? Whether it's world events, past trauma, or future “what ifs,” your nervous system may be stuck in survival mode—and you're not alone. In this powerful and personal episode, Marci Owen, advanced certified, trauma informed life coach and nervous system regulatio...

Did you know that 65% of divorces cite communication problems as a major factor? But it’s not always the explosive arguments that break a marriage—it’s often the quiet misunderstandings, unspoken thoughts, and missed moments to connect. In the final part of this Marriage Help Series, Marci introduces a game-changing relationship tool: Three Lanes to Healthier Conversations. These are the three “la...

In this powerful second installment of a three-part series on marriage, Marci Owen tackles one of the most common — and often invisible — sources of tension in relationships: unspoken expectations, or what she calls manuals . Do you ever think, “He should know I need help” or “He should listen better” ? You're not alone. These thoughts might feel justified, but they could actually be creating...

Have you ever felt like you and your spouse are no longer rowing in the same boat—like you’re drifting through life side by side but not truly together? In this first episode of my 3-part series, I share a powerful boat analogy that will help you see your marriage (or any close relationship) with fresh eyes. We’ll explore why cracks begin to show up in even the most committed relationships, how su...

Do you ever replay old memories in your mind and think, “I should have handled that better… I messed up… I wasn’t a good mom” ? If you’ve carried the weight of mom-guilt, regret, or shame, this episode of The Courageous and Confident Christian Mom podcast is for you. In this heartfelt episode, Marci Owen shares a powerful story of one of her clients whose children remembered her not for her mistak...

Have you ever hit that point where your brain feels fried—even doing things you love feels hard or heavy? You're not alone. In todays episode, Marci is sharing a personal update about pausing. More importantly we’ll explore the subtle (but powerful) difference between taking a pause and avoiding discomfort. Marci walks you through self-reflective questions, nervous system insights, and her fa...

What if your hardest moments are actually shaping you into who you're meant to be? In this episode, I’m sharing 10 powerful quotes that have challenged me, grounded me, and inspired me lately—and I have a feeling they’ll do the same for you. These quotes aren’t just words… they’re invitations to rise, to reflect, and to live with more courage, compassion, and confidence. We’ll talk about: ✨...

Have you ever felt like life just keeps hitting you with wave after wave? In this episode, Marci shares a powerful and personal story from the edge of the ocean—watching a sea otter float peacefully in the middle of a crashing storm. This image becomes a beautiful metaphor for how we can stop resisting and start softening into the hard things life throws at us. You’ll learn: Why resisting reality...

Have you ever poured your heart into something, counted down the days, and then watched it all unravel at the very last minute? In this episode, I share a deeply personal story about missing my grandson’s baptism—a trip I had planned and dreamed about for months—and the flood of emotions that followed when it all fell apart at the airport gate. But this episode isn’t just about what happened. It’s...

What if the peace you’re searching for isn’t found in fixing yourself… but in remembering who you truly are? In this episode, Marci shares a beautiful conversation that started when a client sent her a short clip from Kung Fu Panda 2 . (Yes, really—and yes, it’s powerful.) The line that stopped both of them was: " Your story might not have a happy beginning, but that does not make you who you...

Have you ever felt like you’ve done everything right —prayed, journaled, worked on your mindset, had the hard conversations—yet the problem still lingers? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode, Marci shares a surprising and sacred moment from her own backyard: a fierce little mourning dove trying to drive off a raven, flapping and fighting with all her might—until something unexpected shifted...

What if the biggest messes in our lives are actually sacred invitations to go deeper? In this episode of the Courageous and Confident Christian Mom podcast, Marci shares an unexpected moment when a detergent jug spilled all over her laundry room floor – and how that messy cleanup turned into a powerful metaphor for emotional healing. Have you ever noticed old thoughts popping up even after you’ve...

Have you ever felt like someone else's negativity was pulling you under? In this powerful episode of The Courageous and Confident Christian Mom , Marci shares three simple yet transformative steps to help you protect your peace, generate compassion (even for difficult people), and take your power back—whether the negativity is coming from someone else or rising up within yourself. Inspired by...

What if your biggest regret at the end of your life isn't what you did—but who you never became? In this powerful and soul-stirring episode, Marci Owen weaves together the inspired words of Elder Dale G. Renlund, the wisdom of a Hasidic rabbi, insights from You² by Price Pritchett, and her own lived experience as a coach and woman of faith. This is more than an episode—it’s an invitation to s...

Have you ever been told to just ignore your past and move on—and something about it didn’t sit right? In this powerful episode, Marci shares a recent moment when advice from a well-known coach clashed with everything she knows to be true about healing. You'll discover why ignoring your past stories doesn't bring freedom—and what actually does. Marci walks you through the transformational...

What if building emotional resilience could be as simple as going for a walk? In this special episode of The Courageous and Confident Christian Mom podcast, we're stepping outside—literally and figuratively. Join Marci for a soul-nourishing walking meditation that helps calm your nervous system, awaken your senses, and reconnect you to the present moment. As you walk (or simply listen), you’l...