Motherhood Restored Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Hey Mama! Are you feeling like your house, schedule, and heart are all bursting at the seams? In this episode, I’m chatting with Diane Boden, host of the Minimalist Moms podcast, about how living with less can give overwhelmed mamas more calm, more joy, and more room for what truly matters.

You better believe we bring processing emotions into this topic! We talk about simple ways to start decluttering when everything feels too much, how to let go of sentimental items without drowning in guilt, how to help our kids clean up, real stories of moms who found that less stuff actually helped them handle big emotions and surprise triggers better, all through the lens of Christ!

Grab your coffee (cold and reheated counts) and press play — you’ll finish this episode feeling lighter while surrendering all to the Lord.

Please like, subscribe, rate, review, and share so we can help other mamas who are feeling stuck in their screen-time battles and parenting burnout find joy in their motherhood journey!

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Acknowledgements:

Producer and editor: Skye Hixson

Music: Simon Reid www.simonreidmusic.com

Hey, Mama, in today’s episode, we’re talking with D’Lytha Myers, the visionary filmmaker behind Aria Appleton Shines, to discover how faith-filled stories can turn screen time from a guilt trip into a discipleship win. 

As Christian moms, we often feel angry, ashamed, or overwhelmed by what our kids watch—but one redemptive choice can protect their hearts and bring peace back to your home.

Join D’Lytha and Natalie as they unpack practical ways to weave biblical truth into family entertainment, drawing from D’Lytha’s journey as a mom, storyteller, and follower of Jesus. Through heartfelt stories, Scripture, and actionable tips, D’Lytha reveals how intentional media choices can dissolve screen-time shame, spark gospel conversations, and invite God’s grace into the chaos.

Listen along as you discover the freedom of guiding your kids with stories that point to Jesus, releasing overwhelm, and stepping into motherhood with confidence and joy. God’s love and creativity are ready to work miracles in your living room—you don’t have to do it alone.

D’Lytha Myers is a faith-based filmmaker, mom, and creator of Aria Appleton Shines, a heartwarming series that helps families shine God’s light through adventure and truth. She’s passionate about crafting entertainment that honors Jesus without being preachy, equipping moms to disciple their kids in a screen-obsessed world. Her mission: redeem culture, one story at a time.

Please like, subscribe, rate, review, and share so we can help other mamas who are feeling stuck in their screen-time battles and parenting burnout find joy in their motherhood journey!

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Acknowledgements:

Producer and editor: Skye Hixson

Music: Simon Reid www.simonreidmusic.com

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 shares a personal story about letting her kids’ LEGOs take over the dining room and offers her Trigger Tracker to help you manage those trigger-y summer moments. Tune in to discover how to make this summer joyful and restful, leaning on God’s promise of rest.

Key Points

• Understand the Summer Shift: Whether your kids are home from school or you’re adjusting homeschool routines, summer can feel chaotic. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed, but you can reframe this season as a gift to slow down and connect with your kids.
• Practical Tips for a Slower Summer:
  1. Embrace a Messier Home: Let go of the pressure for a spotless house. Try a 15-minute daily “reset” with your kids and remember that messes are signs of your blessings (Psalm 127:3).
  2. Lighten the Schedule: Avoid overpacking with activities. Choose 1-2 meaningful outings per week and leave room for spontaneity (Ecclesiastes 3:1).
  3. Build Simple Connection Moments: Prioritize presence with low-effort activities like reading or a backyard picnic. Use everyday moments to share God’s love (Deuteronomy 6:7).
  4. Protect Your Peace: Watch for triggers of anger or overwhelm. Pause to pray and use the Trigger Tracker to respond with grace (Matthew 11:28).
• Personal Story: Natalie shares how letting her kids’ LEGOs take over the dining room one summer helped her embrace the mess and find joy in the moment.
• Biblical Encouragement: Lean on God’s promise of rest in Matthew 11:28: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

Do You Have a Critical Heart, Mama?

Help! I’m Angry Now: Calm Mom Anger in the Moment

Destructive Anger on Wheels: Dealing with Mom Rage in the Car With Kids

Staying Calm Through Tattling & Sibling Rivalry

Refresh Your Soul to Calm the Mom Anger and Rage

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Connect with Natalie:

Natalie’s Website: nataliehixson.com
Instagram: instagram.com/angrymamacoach
Pinterest: pinterest.com/nataliehixson
YouTube: @angrymamacoach

Acknowledgements:

Producer and editor: Skye Hixson

Music: Simon Reid www.simonreidmusic.com

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.

Becky is a USA Today bestselling author and the founder of the Midnight Mom Devotional online community, a ministry gathering almost 2 million women in nightly prayer. Her ministry focuses on restoring peace to the anxious momma's heart, inviting women into an encounter with God's presence, and teaching about the life-changing power of prayer. Through her ten published books, public speaking, and online courses, Becky connects the hearts of women to the hope found in Jesus alone. Becky resides in northwest Oklahoma with her husband, Jared, and their three children.

Natalie invites you to listen in and stay for this journey.

Please like, subscribe, rate, review, and share so we can help other mamas who are feeling stuck in their anger and burnout get unstuck and find JOY in their motherhood journey!

Becky's Links:

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Instagram @BeckyThompson

Instagram @midnightmomdevotional 

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YouTube: @angrymamacoach

Acknowledgements:

Producer and editor: Skye Hixson

Music: Simon Reid www.simonreidmusic.com

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 practical encouragement, you’ll learn how to pause, process big emotions, and ask, “Lord, what are you teaching me? Where are you growing flowers from my dirt?” Plus, find out how your growth can become a gift to others, helping them navigate their own challenges.

Key Points:

• God doesn’t take away our struggles because He gives us free will, inviting us to choose His way and grow in faith (Galatians 5:16-17, Ephesians 5:10).
• Managing emotions is like starting a new exercise routine—it’s hard at first, but with practice, you build strength to choose God’s path.
• When we slip up, God’s grace covers us, and recovery helps us move forward (Romans 7:22-25, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10).
• Our struggles produce “flowers” (growth and healing) that we can share with others, like supporting a friend or modeling grace for our kids (Ephesians 5:18-20).
• Tools like the Trigger Tracker and SIT & Pray can help you process emotions and seek God’s will (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17).

Tools & Links: 

Help! I’m Angry Now: Calm Mom Anger in the Moment

Natalie's Story Out of Destructive Anger

Grab Natalie's FREE Trigger Tracker!

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Connect with Natalie:

Natalie’s Website: nataliehixson.com
Instagram: instagram.com/angrymamacoach
Pinterest: pinterest.com/nataliehixson
YouTube: @angrymamacoach

Acknowledgements:

Producer and editor: Skye Hixson

Music: Simon Reid www.simonreidmusic.com

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!

Key Points:

What is Processing Emotions? Processing emotions means noticing, naming, and working through feelings like anger, guilt, shame, and overwhelm with God’s guidance, rather than suppressing or exploding.

Why It Matters: Emotions are God-given, and even Jesus felt anger and sorrow. Processing them helps you break free from destructive cycles and find joy in motherhood.

Three Practical Steps:

Notice and Name the Emotion: Pause when triggered and identify what you’re feeling (e.g., anger, shame). Use the Trigger Tracker to pinpoint what sparked it.

Bring It to God: Pray honestly or journal about your emotions, offering them to God. He can handle your mess!

Reframe and Respond: Ask God for truth, then take one small action—like apologizing, taking a break, or reaching out to a friend.

Overcoming Barriers: God’s grace covers guilt and shame (2 Corinthians 12:9). Start small to combat overwhelm, and break isolation by connecting with others.

The Goal: Less yelling, more laughter, and a lighter heart as you process emotions with God.

Scripture References:

Psalm 34:18: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

James 1:19-20: “Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.”

Lamentations 3:22-23: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end.”

Philippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

2 Corinthians 12:9: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

Tools & Links: 

Help! I’m Angry Now: Calm Mom Anger in the Moment

Questions, thoughts, feedback? Send me a text!

Connect with Natalie:

Natalie’s Website: nataliehixson.com
Instagram: instagram.com/angrymamacoach
Pinterest: pinterest.com/nataliehixson
YouTube: @angrymamacoach

Acknowledgements:

Producer and editor: Skye Hixson

Music: Simon Reid www.simonreidmusic.com

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 grow in confidence, one grace-filled step at a time. 

Grab your coffee, and let’s dive in!

What You’ll Learn:

• What Shame Really Is: How it follows negative beliefs we accept about ourselves—and why it hits moms so hard.
• Shame’s Impact: How it fuels anger, burnout, and a confidence crisis in life and parenting.
• Identity in Christ: Why knowing we’re God’s masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10) and free from condemnation (Romans 8:1) changes everything.
• Practical Steps: Four simple ways to spot shame, swap lies for truth, and rest in His grace—starting today.

Action Step: This week, try one step: Spot a shame lie and swap it for God’s truth. DM me or comment how it goes—I’d love to cheer you on!

Scriptures Referenced (NIV): Ephesians 2:10, Romans 8:1—jot these down for your fridge!

Key Takeaway: Shame tells you you’re not enough, but Christ says you are—your confidence as a mom starts with who He says you are.

Natalie invites you to listen in and stay for this journey.

Please like, subscribe, rate, review, and share so we can help other mamas who are feeling stuck in their anger and burnout get unstuck and find JOY in their motherhood journey!

Next Steps:

Take your first steps to overcome destructive anger so you can be the fun, present and joyful wife and mom you want to be!

Download the Trigger Tracker today!

Resources & Books Natalie Recommends!

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YouTube: @angrymamacoach

Acknowledgements:

Producer and editor: Skye Hixson

Music: Simon Reid www.simonreidmusic.com

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 she went through the Motherhood Restored program, where she was held accountable to be in God’s word daily, God transformed her mind and heart. 

Olivia is now using her testimony to minister to other mamas like her. She is helping mamas who want to simplify and reduce mom anger and stress without compromising the priority to diligently raise children in the Lord. 

This interview will give you hope and inspiration to grow in your motherhood journey! It’s never too late, and you are never too far gone to be healed and restored in the Lord!

Natalie invites you to listen in and stay for this journey.

Please like, subscribe, rate, review, and share so we can help other mamas who are feeling stuck in their anger and burnout get unstuck and find JOY in their motherhood journey!

Find Olivia on Instagram as @thenotsoangrymom

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Connect with Natalie:

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Instagram: instagram.com/angrymamacoach
Pinterest: pinterest.com/nataliehixson
YouTube: @angrymamacoach

Acknowledgements:

Producer and editor: Skye Hixson

Music: Simon Reid www.simonreidmusic.com

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!

Key Points:

The Struggle is Real: You justify his TV time but resent your own rest—hello, burnout, and double standards!

False vs. Real Productivity: The enemy’s hustle breeds anger; God’s way brings peace and freedom.

True Guilt vs. False Guilt: True guilt points to sin; false guilt shames you for needing a break.

Shame’s Lie: Resenting his rest doesn’t make you a bad mom—God calls you radiant!

Work and Rest in the Lord: We serve Him, not a guilt scoreboard.

Action Step: Take 15 minutes this week with God—find guilt-free rest. You deserve it, mama!

Scriptures Referenced (ESV):

John 16:33: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace…” – Peace is yours, even in chaos.

2 Corinthians 7:10: “Godly sorrow… leaves no regret…” – True guilt frees; false guilt traps.

Romans 8:1: “There is now no condemnation…” – No guilt from God, mama!

Psalm 34:5: “Those who look to him are radiant…” – Shame’s got no hold on you.

Colossians 3:23-24: “Work… as for the Lord…” – Your rest honors Him too.

Matthew 11:28-29: “Come to me… I will give you rest…” – Soul-deep rest, guilt-free.

 
Key Takeaway:

You don’t have to earn rest—God offers guilt-free peace to burnout and angry mamas, turning resentment into radiance.

Natalie invites you to listen in and stay for this journey.

Please like, subscribe, rate, review, and share so we can help other mamas who are feeling stuck in their anger and burnout get unstuck and find JOY in their motherhood journey!

Next Steps:

Take your first steps to overcome destructive anger so you can be the fun, present and joyful wife and mom you want to be!

Download the Trigger Tracker today!

Resources & Books Natalie Recommends!

Links:

Ep 36: Finding Joy in the Fire: Trading Burnout for God’s Peace in Motherhood

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Connect with Natalie:

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Instagram: instagram.com/angrymamacoach
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YouTube: @angrymamacoach

Acknowledgements:

Producer and editor: Skye Hixson

Music: Simon Reid www.simonreidmusic.com

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 pastor, Bible teacher, author, podcaster, founder of Steady On ministries, and creator of the Step By Step Bible study method. 

At sixteen, Angie was groomed into a romantic relationship with a high school teacher and faced community rejection when she went public with her story. Knowing and living by the promises of God helped free her from layers of shame, and she now creates resources that help people cultivate consistent Bible study habits.

Natalie invites you to listen in and stay for this journey.

Please like, subscribe, rate, review, and share so we can help other mamas who are feeling stuck in their anger and burnout get unstuck and find JOY in their motherhood journey!

Angie's Links:

Website: livesteadyon.com

Instagram: @angiebaughman421

Facebook: livesteadyon

YouTube: Steady On

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Tools:

Take your first steps to overcome destructive anger so you can be the fun, present and joyful wife and mom you want to be!

Download the Trigger Tracker today!

Visit Natalie's Motherhood Restored Shop for tools to heal your motherhood journey!

Questions, thoughts, feedback? Send me a text!

Connect with Natalie:

Natalie’s Website: nataliehixson.com
Instagram: instagram.com/angrymamacoach
Pinterest: pinterest.com/nataliehixson
YouTube: @angrymamacoach

Acknowledgements:

Producer and editor: Skye Hixson

Music: Simon Reid www.simonreidmusic.com