NATURAL WELLNESS FOR CHRISTIAN MOMS™ | Stress Management, Anxiety, Overwhelm, Scripture, Essential Oil Hacks, Holistic Health

Hey Mama, 

Pregnancy is truly a unique time for every woman. Stomach discomfort, seasonal discomforts, pain, inflammation, and more often grace a woman as she grows a tiny human.  The discomforts we experience during child bearing are a result of the sin that entered the world. Thankfully, the Lord has provided incredible tools for us to use that are natural, safe, and effective. 

Listen in today to learn what every expecting Mom M...

Hey Mama, 

How do you handle your daily stress? Do you grab for junk food as a reward for surviving a stressful moment or day? Maybe you indulge in other forms of “junk” like dramatic television or social media scrolling. Whatever your quick fix, Mama, it never really seems to satisfy.

Our world is full of self help symposiums, encouraging us to take control of our situation and find our own solution. Unfortunately, much of life’s ...

Hey Mama, 

Do you want a better period? 

Maybe you experience varying mood swings or physical discomforts during certain times of the month. Some times of the month you may feel slower and more tired than usual. Other days, you feel focused and social, or maybe more confident and magnetic. These various phases of emotions often track alongside our month-long cycle. And yes, I did just say month-long, not week-long. 

If you are wher...

Hey Mama, 

Did you know the stress of your body affects the balance of your hormones? Do you want to naturally balance your hormones? RN, FDN-P Leisha Drews breaks down root causes of hormone imbalance and how to make and detox hormones well in part 2 of our interview about holistic approaches to hormone balance.

Connect with Leisha Drews here: www.leishadrews.com 

For His Glory,

Christen

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Hey Mama, 

Women are uniquely and beautifully made. However, women’s hormones is a huge topic many don't fully understand and need help. Holistic hormone coach, Leisha Drews, RN, FDN-P, believes that when you help a mom with her hormones, you can change the trajectory of the health of the whole family. 

Tune in today for part one of my interview with special guest, Leisha Drews where she shares signs to look for hormone imbalances,...

Hey Mama, 

The juggling act of motherhood will inevitably lead to feelings of overwhelm, overstimulation, anxiety and stress. We live in a fallen world, and are sinners, trying to manage our own herd of little sinners the best we can.

But, how we manage the feelings of overwhelm, overstimulation, anxiety and stress can either help or hurt us.

Today I am going to share with you 3 reasons why stressed out moms use their phones to de...

Hey Mama, 

Do you feel guilty about the amount of time you spend on your phone? Do you wish you could feel more at peace and present in the moment ? 

If you are like me, you use your phone as a coping mechanism for stress and anxiety. Whether it’s playing a game, scrolling through social media or streaming shows, when we feel overwhelmed by stress, we as moms just want a moment to not have to think about all we have on our plates.

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Hey Mama, 

This month, we have been talking about the many ways that we, as busy moms, get stuck in survival mode, shackled by our emotions and unable to move forward because of self sabotage. In previous episodes, I have provided you with truth from Scripture, and insights from a mental health professional. 

Today, I am going to give you one more tool for your tool box to manage stress naturally as a Christian mom: 4 simple ways t...

Hey Mama, 

Do your feelings of  fear, failure and self-doubt from past traumas keep you from embracing your freedom in Christ?

Learn how to embrace feelings of fear, failure and disappointment to minimize your self sabotage as a busy mom with Part 2 of my guest interview with Dr. Audrey Schnell.

Connect with Dr. Audrey Schnell Here: https://www.audreyschnell.com/ 

For His Glory,

Christen

I would love to hear from you! 

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Hey Mama, 

Are you self sabotaging your day? We tend to be our own worst enemy. We over extend ourselves to the point of burnout, and all in the name of being able to do it all and get everything done.

But what good are we to those we love and care for if we lack the ability to simply care for ourselves? 

Listen in today for part 1 of a very special interview with clinical psychologist,  Dr. Audrey Schnell to discover what self sab...

Hey Mama, 

Have you ever felt weighed down by your emotions? Maybe you’ve felt paralyzed by fear, exhausted from anxiety or falling apart from the stress of life. While fear, stress and anxiousness are not of the Lord, they are realities of living in a fallen world broken by sin.

If your heart is heavy, your brain in a fog and your body exhausted, then hold tight, Mama. I have 10 scriptures to help you break through the bondage of ...

Hey Mama, 

Travel can be a mixed bag of emotions. Sometimes the excitement is weighed out by the stress. Whether you are traveling with littles, teens, and in between this spring break, simplifying your trip always makes it go smoother.

One of the BEST ways to enjoy a smooth spring break experience is to be prepared for anything. Reduce your anxious feelings, and the size of your purse with these simple essential oil travel hacks.

Hey Mama, 

Do you want to be healthier, but do not know where to start? Does your busy schedule prevent you from making healthy choices? Do you want a step by step checklist of what you can do as a busy mom to be healthier?

Listen in today, Mama, as I share with you five simple stackable habits that will teach you how to be healthier, even with a busy schedule.

For His Glory,

Christen

I would love to hear from you! 

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Hey Mama, 

Seasonal sad feelings affect a large population, with me included. But, with the taste of Spring we have had here in the midwest, I am ready to kiss winter goodbye and say hello to spring! Even though the temperature is still fluctuating, I love that I can enjoy the smell of spring in my home to uplift my mood, and without all the chemicals (or pollen)!

I cannot wait to share with you 5 simple spring diffuser blends to u...

Hey Mama, 

When I am anxious, it usually is because of one of the following situations are occurring:

1. There are circumstances out of my control
2. Things did not meet my expectations; or 
3. I am so overwhelmed, I can’t think straight.

And what do I want?  PEACE.

Do you long for peace and stillness in your life? Do you desire for time to jus...

Hey Mama, 

Looking for an easy, natural way to increase your energy, feel less bloated, and take back control of your hectic life? 

Today, I am going to share with you how three smart supplements will help you level up your nutrition, increase energy, and support your body overall so that you can increase your capacity as a busy mom to handle the stress of daily life.

Link to my favorite, must-have foundational wellness suppleme...

Hey Mama, 

I never really experienced stress and anxiety until I became a mom. My own issues, I felt like I had a handle on. However, when you add in the responsibility of tiny humans PLUS their own issues, and the additional household and monetary obligations they bring, your plate is not just full, it’s overflowing.

Wish you had a guide to tell you how to manage it all? Stay tuned for the Christian  mom’s guide to managing stress...

Hey Mama, 

Do you ever feel sluggish, weighed down, and unmotivated? Wishing we had more energy is a common thought process for us busy mommas. 

Motherhood is essentially living in a half-zombied state, wishing you had more energy and eating only when it is something quick and easy, but later binge eating chocolate after the kids go down.

What if I told you that you can have more energy and feel less bloated with just three things?

Hey Mama, 

Have you ever snapped at your children or husband when you are stressed? Do you find that as the day grows longer, your patience wears thin, and you find yourself reacting in frustration rather than with grace?

Do you wish you could better handle the mishaps and accidents of little hands with more gentleness and self control? What about the ability to respond to your husband with kindness despite your feelings?

Today we ...