Motherhood Restored Podcast

Today, Natalie has the privilege of hosting Mia Wisinski. They discuss how to process emotions and connect with your children in a way that helps you both regulate your emotions while having fun and creating joyful experiences together. 

Mia is the heart behind Playful Heart Parenting — a mom and stepmom whose background in theatre and songwriting as a performer and educator deeply shapes her approach to parenting. Her style is root...

Summer brings big changes for Christian mamas, whether your kids are home from school or you’re switching up your homeschool routine. In this episode, Natalie shares how to navigate the summer schedule transition with grace and find peace in the chaos. With practical tips and biblical encouragement, you’ll learn how to embrace a messier home, lighten your schedule, and slow down to savor simple moments with your kids. Natalie also ...

Today, Natalie has the privilege of hosting Becky Thompson. They chat about what it looks like to find healing rest for Mommas who carry so much to lean into the arms of the one who holds it all. They talk about what it looks like to hear from the Lord, and HOW to hear from him when you feel like he's being completely silent. They discuss what it looks like to walk with and hear from Him in every moment of your healing journey...

Hey Mama, ever asked the Lord why he won't just take your destructive anger away?

Struggling with destructive anger, shame, guilt, or overwhelm? In this episode, we dive into the question, “Why won’t God just take away my destructive anger?” Discover how God’s gift of free will invites us to grow through our struggles, lean on His grace, and build stronger relationships with our kids. Through personal stories, scriptures, and p...

Hey, Mama, you've heard you need to process emotions, but what does it mean? 

In this episode, Natalie shares how to process those big emotions with God’s help, so you can find peace and joy in the chaos of motherhood. Through personal stories, biblical encouragement, and practical steps, Natalie guides you to notice, name, and work through your emotions. Plus, learn how to start today with her free Trigger Tracker!

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Hey, Mama— do you feel shame’s stealing your confidence as a mom?  If so you’re not alone. 

In this episode, we’re getting real about how shame sneaks in, fueled by damaging beliefs and hopeless feelings—whether from ourselves or others—and robs us of the joy and strength we long for in motherhood. But here’s the good news: God has a better plan. 

We’ll explore how embracing our identity in Christ can break shame’s grip and help us g...

Today, Natalie has the honor and privilege of hosting one of her past clients, Olivia Wilcox, who is also The Not So Angry Mom, on Instagram.

Natalie and Olivia chat about life before, during and after she found Natalie’s Motherhood Restored coaching program.

Olivia used to struggle with anger in motherhood, and then the Lord led her and me to work together through my coaching program. Olivia experienced growth and transformation as ...

Hey, Mama! Burned out and angry, watching your husband take downtime while you’re stuck with messes and sibling chaos?

In this episode, we’re tackling that resentment and guilt when rest feels selfish.

Discover how God trades fear and frustration for peace and freedom through real productivity—and how burnout and angry mamas can find guilt-free rest without the shame.

Grab your coffee, and let’s dive in!

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The Struggle is Real...

In this episode Natalie has the privilege of hosting Angie Baughman.

Angie shares why Bible study is important in our mothering journeys and how studying the Bible has helped her deal with childhood abuse & trauma, and the effect that healing has had on her relationship with her children. 

Angie shares some amazing and profound truths about how we can hear from the Lord and know he is speaking to us - it's SO good!

Angie is a...

If you’re a Christian mom feeling trapped in an anxiety rut, Natalie understands—daily stress from kids, chores, and constant demands can wear you down. Add toxic family—like guilt trips or endless drama—and it’s no wonder you’re struggling. In this episode, Natalie walks with you through the heaviness, offering gentle encouragement, faith-rooted wisdom, and practical steps to set boundaries God’s way. There’s a way out, and you do...

Feeling angry or burnt out in your motherhood journey? You’re not alone, Mama. In this episode, we explore how to find real, lasting joy in serving the Lord by loving and serving our families. From shifting our perspective to resting in God’s strength, we’ll explore practical, faith-filled ways to trade exhaustion for His peace.

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The Struggle is Real: Motherhood is hard, but God meets us in the mess (Psalm 127:3, John 16:3...

Wow, it's the last episode of season one! What a great first season! Natalie has been so blessed by sharing weekly with you and hopes you have joy and encouragement from each episode. 

Thank you for coming along on the journey and we look forward to the next season and what is to come! See you in January 2025!

About today's episode...

Have you ever read Proverbs 31 and felt bad because you questioned how a wife and mama coul...

The enemy wants you to believe that your motherhood has no purpose. 

If he can get you to believe that the work you do day in and day out means nothing, then he can keep you low on the energy spiral and keep you from instilling the love and joy of the Lord into your family.

In this episode, Natalie shares how to work through the lies and beliefs that motherhood has no true purpose. That what you are doing daily adds up to n...

If you've caught yourself nagging, critiquing, and tearing down your family instead of loving, serving, and lifting them up, you will want to tune into this episode.

In this episode, Natalie shares her struggle with her critical mama heart and how the Lord is leading her to an even deeper relationship with him and her family as he continues to heal and recover her from destructive behaviors.

​​Natalie discusses the cri...

In this episode, Natalie discusses how to work through tattling, sibling rivalry, and conflict in a productive way so you can stay calm. 

​Tattling and sibling conflicts are great ways to teach your kids how to take responsibility for their actions. You can help them turn their behavior into more productive conversations when they come to tattle.

This episode will help you in your motherhood journey as you learn how to help...

Today, Natalie has the privilege of hosting Jeanette Tapley. They have a raw, down-to-earth chat about what it’s like to raise teenagers. How they deal with challenging moments, emotions, and transitions with their kids as Christian Mamas. They share the MOST important tool to navigate their motherhood journey with tweens and teens!

Jeanette is a podcast host, author, speaker, and friend who loves all things friendship, laughter, an...

In this episode, Natalie discusses how our mistakes are NOT part of our identity. We make mistakes, but we are not mistakes.

She also teaches how to process emotions in a healthier way and dig deeper into understanding how our thoughts can either help or hurt our growth in emotional processing.

This episode will help you in your motherhood journey as you learn more about communicating with yourself and your family...

Today, Natalie has the privilege of hosting Martha Metzler.

Martha Metzler, is a licensed psychotherapist, brings over a decade of experience to her private practice in North Carolina. She is a counselor, speaker, member of the Michael Phelps Foundation Advisory Council, and a dedicated advocate for mental health in her community. She loves weaving truth and humor into her ministry of counseling and speaking engagements. Martha live...

In today's episode, Natalie shares how she's been struggling with exhaustion and feeling "over it," or, shall we say, tired and burnt out.

Hear firsthand how she is working through exhaustion and burnout. She shares helpful ways she handles a season like this and hopes you find encouragement to seek rest when feeling these emotions.

This episode is packed with practical tips and heartfelt encou...