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376. 3 Signs Your Home Environment Is Draining You—And How to Reset It.

2025-11-2033:03

Do you realize just how much the physical environment of your home impacts the emotional and even spiritual atmosphere? For so long, I undervalued the physical. I focused on the spiritual, emotional, and mental—and those absolutely matter. But what I’ve learned over the years is that the physical space you live in is shaping your peace, your stress levels, your ability to connect, and even your discipline. And today, we’re diving into all of it. In this episode, we're continuing our home series and talking about how to create a home that refreshes you, supports your emotional health, and helps your family thrive. I’ll share the three main “places” we can fall on the spectrum—over-focused on the physical, under-focused on the physical, or grounded with a God-centered view. I’ll share where I’ve personally struggled (hello, moving chaos mixed with three kids and my husband out of town!), the conviction God has shown me, and practical ways to start shifting your home environment without falling into perfectionism. love, Brittany Ready to become a peaceful wife and Mama? Sign Up for the Pain to Peace Academy HERE. Come say hi and join the Morning Mama Facebook Group! I would love to hear your story and know your name. ALL THE LINKS FOR ALL THE THINGS! Morning Mama Website Pain to Peace Academy Morning Mama Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Find a Restoration Therapist Come say hi by emailing hello@morningmamapodcast.com

375. How to Stop Negative Self-Talk and Create a Healthy Inner Environment.

2025-11-1734:19

If your internal dialogue were played out loud, what would it sound like? In this episode, I help you examine the internal environment you’re cultivating—your thoughts, self-talk, and beliefs about yourself—and how they shape every part of your outer world. We talk about the hidden impact of negative thoughts, how Scripture calls us to renew our minds, and four practical steps to take authority over the lies that have lived rent-free in your head for too long. This conversation will help you move from self-criticism to Spirit-led confidence so you can bring peace not only into your home but into your own heart. love, Brittany Ready to become a peaceful wife and Mama? Sign Up for the Pain to Peace Academy HERE. Come say hi and join the Morning Mama Facebook Group! I would love to hear your story and know your name. ALL THE LINKS FOR ALL THE THINGS! Morning Mama Website Pain to Peace Academy Morning Mama Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Find a Restoration Therapist Come say hi by emailing hello@morningmamapodcast.com

374. How to Make Your Home a Place You and Your Family Want to Be. Part 3.

2025-11-1323:26

Have you ever stopped to notice the emotional environment of your home? Not the furniture, the schedule, or the décor—but the feeling that fills your space. Do you love being there? Does your husband? Do your kids feel peace and belonging—or tension and chaos? In this episode, we’re unpacking what it means to build an emotionally healthy home—one that feels like a safe harbor instead of a pressure cooker. You’ll learn how to identify what’s “off,” what contributes to disconnection, and how to partner with God to reset the tone of your home. We’ll also talk about how as women, we often set the atmosphere—through our tone, our pace, and how we handle pain. Whether your home currently feels heavy, hurried, or disconnected, this episode will remind you that change is possible. You have spiritual authority to set a new tone of peace, joy, and connection—no matter what’s happening around you. love, Brittany Ready to become a peaceful wife and Mama? Sign Up for the Pain to Peace Academy HERE. Come say hi and join the Morning Mama Facebook Group! I would love to hear your story and know your name. ALL THE LINKS FOR ALL THE THINGS! Morning Mama Website Pain to Peace Academy Morning Mama Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Find a Restoration Therapist Come say hi by emailing hello@morningmamapodcast.com

373. Are You a Quarrelsome Wife? Part 2.

2025-11-1036:53

Have you ever stopped to notice the emotional environment of your home? Not the furniture, the schedule, or the décor—but the feeling that fills your space. Do you love being there? Does your husband? Do your kids feel peace and belonging—or tension and chaos? In this episode, we’re unpacking what it means to build an emotionally healthy home—one that feels like a safe harbor instead of a pressure cooker. You’ll learn how to identify what’s “off,” what contributes to disconnection, and how to partner with God to reset the tone of your home. We’ll also talk about how as women, we often set the atmosphere—through our tone, our pace, and how we handle pain. Whether your home currently feels heavy, hurried, or disconnected, this episode will remind you that change is possible. You have spiritual authority to set a new tone of peace, joy, and connection—no matter what’s happening around you. love, Brittany Ready to become a peaceful wife and Mama? Sign Up for the Pain to Peace Academy HERE. Come say hi and join the Morning Mama Facebook Group! I would love to hear your story and know your name. ALL THE LINKS FOR ALL THE THINGS! Morning Mama Website Pain to Peace Academy Morning Mama Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Find a Restoration Therapist Come say hi by emailing hello@morningmamapodcast.com

372. How Your Tone Sets the Temperature of Your Home and 4 Ways You Can Change It.

2025-11-0637:09

Have you ever stopped to notice the emotional environment of your home? Not the furniture, the schedule, or the décor—but the feeling that fills your space. Do you love being there? Does your husband? Do your kids feel peace and belonging—or tension and chaos? In this episode, we’re unpacking what it means to build an emotionally healthy home—one that feels like a safe harbor instead of a pressure cooker. You’ll learn how to identify what’s “off,” what contributes to disconnection, and how to partner with God to reset the tone of your home. We’ll also talk about how as women, we often set the atmosphere—through our tone, our pace, and how we handle pain. Whether your home currently feels heavy, hurried, or disconnected, this episode will remind you that change is possible. You have spiritual authority to set a new tone of peace, joy, and connection—no matter what’s happening around you. love, Brittany Ready to become a peaceful wife and Mama? Sign Up for the Pain to Peace Academy HERE. Come say hi and join the Morning Mama Facebook Group! I would love to hear your story and know your name. ALL THE LINKS FOR ALL THE THINGS! Morning Mama Website Pain to Peace Academy Morning Mama Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Find a Restoration Therapist Come say hi by emailing hello@morningmamapodcast.com

371. Are You Building Your Home on Purpose or Just Reacting to Life? Part 2.

2025-11-0333:43

Do you ever feel like your home runs you instead of you leading it? If you’re tired of reacting to your family’s chaos and longing to build a home filled with peace and purpose—you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about creating a vision for your home: what you want it to feel like, look like, and stand for. So many of us know what we don’t want—less yelling, less stress, less clutter—but few of us take the time to dream with God about what we do want. What kind of atmosphere do you want your kids to grow up in? What values do you want your family to embody? In this conversation, I walk you through how to partner with God to design the spiritual, emotional, and physical culture of your home. You’ll learn practical ways to identify your core family values, shape your environment, and lead from vision instead of exhaustion. God has so much more for you and your family than just stopping the bad habits- get ready! love, Brittany Ready to become a peaceful wife and Mama? Sign Up for the Pain to Peace Academy HERE. Come say hi and join the Morning Mama Facebook Group! I would love to hear your story and know your name. ALL THE LINKS FOR ALL THE THINGS! Morning Mama Website Pain to Peace Academy Morning Mama Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Find a Restoration Therapist Come say hi by emailing hello@morningmamapodcast.com

370. How to Create a Vision for Your Home (and Why It Changes Everything). Part 1.

2025-10-3031:05

Do you ever feel like your home runs you instead of you leading it? If you’re tired of reacting to your family’s chaos and longing to build a home filled with peace and purpose—you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about creating a vision for your home: what you want it to feel like, look like, and stand for. So many of us know what we don’t want—less yelling, less stress, less clutter—but few of us take the time to dream with God about what we do want. What kind of atmosphere do you want your kids to grow up in? What values do you want your family to embody? In this conversation, I walk you through how to partner with God to design the spiritual, emotional, and physical culture of your home. You’ll learn practical ways to identify your core family values, shape your environment, and lead from vision instead of exhaustion. God has so much more for you and your family than just stopping the bad habits- get ready! love, Brittany Ready to become a peaceful wife and Mama? Sign Up for the Pain to Peace Academy HERE. Come say hi and join the Morning Mama Facebook Group! I would love to hear your story and know your name. ALL THE LINKS FOR ALL THE THINGS! Morning Mama Website Pain to Peace Academy Morning Mama Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Find a Restoration Therapist Come say hi by emailing hello@morningmamapodcast.com

369. How to Finally Stop Doing What Your Parents Did and You Swore You Would Never Repeat. Part 3.

2025-10-2729:32

Do you ever feel stuck in patterns you swore you’d never repeat? Whether it’s anger, anxiety, perfectionism, or people-pleasing — these generational cycles can feel impossible to break. In this episode, I dive deeper into the spiritual and emotional roots of these patterns and what the Bible actually says about generational sin. I’ll show you how these cycles are often passed down, not through mystical curses, but through unhealed wounds and learned behaviors. You’ll hear powerful truths that can help you step out of shame, invite God into your pain, and begin writing a new story for your life, marriage, motherhood, and legacy. If you long to break free and walk in healing — this is your episode. love, Brittany Ready to become a peaceful wife and Mama? Sign Up for the Pain to Peace Academy HERE. Come say hi and join the Morning Mama Facebook Group! I would love to hear your story and know your name. ALL THE LINKS FOR ALL THE THINGS! Morning Mama Website Pain to Peace Academy Morning Mama Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Find a Restoration Therapist Come say hi by emailing hello@morningmamapodcast.com

368. Feel Trapped in Dysfunctional Family Patterns. How to Find Freedom. Part 2.

2025-10-2329:54

Do you ever feel stuck in patterns you swore you’d never repeat? Whether it’s anger, anxiety, perfectionism, or people-pleasing — these generational cycles can feel impossible to break. In this episode, I dive deeper into the spiritual and emotional roots of these patterns and what the Bible actually says about generational sin. I’ll show you how these cycles are often passed down, not through mystical curses, but through unhealed wounds and learned behaviors. You’ll hear powerful truths that can help you step out of shame, invite God into your pain, and begin writing a new story for your life, marriage, motherhood, and legacy. If you long to break free and walk in healing — this is your episode. love, Brittany Ready to become a peaceful wife and Mama? Sign Up for the Pain to Peace Academy HERE. Come say hi and join the Morning Mama Facebook Group! I would love to hear your story and know your name. ALL THE LINKS FOR ALL THE THINGS! Morning Mama Website Pain to Peace Academy Morning Mama Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Find a Restoration Therapist Come say hi by emailing hello@morningmamapodcast.com

367. Breaking Generational Patterns: How to Heal What You Didn't Choose. Part 1.

2025-10-2030:30

Are you unknowingly repeating the same unhealthy patterns you watched growing up? Whether it’s fear, over-functioning, emotional shutdown, anger, people-pleasing, or perfectionism—these responses may feel like your personality… but they’re often protective patterns formed in pain. In this episode, I uncover the root of generational patterns—not through shame or blame—but through awareness, healing, and surrender. I walks you through how to begin identifying where you’re stuck and how to break free through spiritual formation, Restoration Theory, and the power of God’s truth. It’s time to walk in freedom and healing. Let's begin breaking the patterns that were never yours to carry. love, Brittany Ready to become a peaceful wife and Mama? Sign Up for the Pain to Peace Academy HERE. Come say hi and join the Morning Mama Facebook Group! I would love to hear your story and know your name. ALL THE LINKS FOR ALL THE THINGS! Morning Mama Website Pain to Peace Academy Morning Mama Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Find a Restoration Therapist Come say hi by emailing hello@morningmamapodcast.com

366. Breaking Generational Curses: What the Bible Actually Says

2025-10-1628:51

Have you ever wondered if the struggles in your life are because of generational curses—the idea that your family’s sin or pain is being passed down to you? Maybe you’ve heard people say they’re “breaking generational curses” or “carrying their parents’ baggage” and felt both hopeful and confused. In today’s episode, we unpack what the Bible actually says about generational curses—and what it doesn’t. You’ll discover the difference between curses and patterns, how sin and pain really get passed down, and what Jesus already accomplished for you on the cross. We’ll talk about how to stop giving power to false beliefs, how to recognize spiritual and emotional inheritance in your own story, and how to step into the authority and healing that’s already yours in Christ. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your family’s story, this episode will help you finally breathe again—and take your next step toward freedom. love, Brittany Ready to become a peaceful wife and Mama? Sign Up for the Pain to Peace Academy HERE. Come say hi and join the Morning Mama Facebook Group! I would love to hear your story and know your name. ALL THE LINKS FOR ALL THE THINGS! Morning Mama Website Pain to Peace Academy Morning Mama Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Find a Restoration Therapist Come say hi by emailing hello@morningmamapodcast.com

365. Simple Steps to Refill Your Body, Mind, and Spirit When You Feel Drained.

2025-10-1230:42

Hey friend — are you just tired lately? Like, no matter how much sleep you get or how many things you check off your list, you still feel completely drained? I’ve been there — running on empty, trying to pour out when there’s nothing left to give. And in today’s episode, we’re talking all about what to do when you find yourself in that place. This isn’t just about physical exhaustion (though that’s real!). I’m walking you through how to recognize whether your emptiness is physical, emotional, or spiritual, and how to refill each area with grace — not guilt. You’ll learn: ✨ How to quickly assess why you feel drained — and what your body, mind, or spirit might be asking for. ✨ Simple, doable ways to restore energy even when you can’t “call in sick.” ✨ Practical rhythms that bring joy back into your day — like taking a walk, decluttering one space, journaling, or spending a few quiet moments with God. ✨ How to let God refill you instead of pushing through on empty. If you’ve been feeling weary, distracted, or disconnected — this one’s for you. You don’t need to do more to get back on track. You just need to pause, breathe, and let God restore your soul. love, Brittany Ready to become a peaceful wife and Mama? Sign Up for the Pain to Peace Academy HERE. Come say hi and join the Morning Mama Facebook Group! I would love to hear your story and know your name. ALL THE LINKS FOR ALL THE THINGS! Morning Mama Website Pain to Peace Academy Morning Mama Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Find a Restoration Therapist Come say hi by emailing hello@morningmamapodcast.com

364. When You’re Doing It All but Still Drowning: Finding God’s Order in the Chaos.

2025-10-0933:07

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly doing all the right things—but still end up exhausted, overwhelmed, or unsure if you’re living in God’s will? In Part 3 of the Life of Striving series, Brittany unpacks how to find freedom from over-functioning and pressure by building a life of peace, order, and alignment. In this final episode of the series, you’ll learn how to pause before saying “yes,” create structure and rhythms that protect your peace, and get creative about living the life God is calling you to—without burning out. You’ll discover how to know if your current season is one of stretching or striving, how to include your leaders and spouse in big decisions, and how to build relationships that fuel your calling instead of draining it. love, Brittany Ready to become a peaceful wife and Mama? Sign Up for the Pain to Peace Academy HERE. Come say hi and join the Morning Mama Facebook Group! I would love to hear your story and know your name. ALL THE LINKS FOR ALL THE THINGS! Morning Mama Website Pain to Peace Academy Morning Mama Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Find a Restoration Therapist Come say hi by emailing hello@morningmamapodcast.com

363. How to Figure Out What Boundaries You Need to Stop Feeling Exhausted.

2025-10-0633:16

Are you running so hard that life feels like it’s about to swallow you whole? In Part 2 of our “Life of Striving”, we dive deeper into how to recognize striving and instead walk in God’s peace and purpose. This episode explores how to identify your true values, set healthy boundaries, and create life-giving rhythms that protect your relationship with God, your marriage, your family, and yourself. Striving is sneaky—it disguises itself as good intentions, productivity, or even ministry. But left unchecked, it leaves us fragmented, exhausted, and far from God’s design. In this conversation, you’ll learn how to shift from over-functioning to peace, discover what “winning” looks like in your current season, and put rhythms in place that help you flourish holistically—body, mind, and spirit. Whether you’re in a season of expansion or just trying to keep your head above water, these principles will help you pause, realign, and live with clarity and purpose. love, Brittany Ready to become a peaceful wife and Mama? Sign Up for the Pain to Peace Academy HERE. Come say hi and join the Morning Mama Facebook Group! I would love to hear your story and know your name. ALL THE LINKS FOR ALL THE THINGS! Morning Mama Website Pain to Peace Academy Morning Mama Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Find a Restoration Therapist Come say hi by emailing hello@morningmamapodcast.com

362. When Life Feels Like Too Much: Finding Wholeness in the Chaos.

2025-10-0228:39

Do you ever feel like you’re drowning? Your schedule is packed, your responsibilities are overwhelming, and even the smallest setback feels like it could tip everything over. You’re living in the very life you once prayed for—kids, ministry, work, marriage—but now you’re left wondering: Is this too much? Is this sustainable? Am I living the way God really wants me to? In today’s episode, we dive into these questions head-on. Together, we’ll talk about the difference between pressure and stress, how to discern whether you’re in a temporary season of expansion or living in a constant state of striving, and practical ways to step back, assess, and realign your life with God’s vision for wholeness. This isn’t just about managing your calendar—it’s about choosing wholeness over fragmentation, peace over chaos, and learning how to breathe again. love, Brittany Ready to become a peaceful wife and Mama? Sign Up for the Pain to Peace Academy HERE. Come say hi and join the Morning Mama Facebook Group! I would love to hear your story and know your name. ALL THE LINKS FOR ALL THE THINGS! Morning Mama Website Pain to Peace Academy Morning Mama Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Find a Restoration Therapist Come say hi by emailing hello@morningmamapodcast.com

361. How Striving Shows Up in Motherhood (and What to Do About It) Part 2

2025-09-2931:28

Do you ever catch yourself believing your child’s behavior or performance is a direct reflection of you as a mom? Maybe you compare how quickly they’re learning to read or how many words they’re saying with the kids around them. Or maybe, when they act out, you feel like you’ve failed—and the yelling, controlling, and striving begins. Striving in motherhood is sneaky. It shows up in the way we compare, the way we push, and the way we try to control our kids—often because we’re carrying pressure that God never asked us to carry. In this episode, I walk you through how striving sneaks into motherhood, the damage it causes, and most importantly, how to step into peace, freedom, and trust in God as you raise your kids. love, Brittany Ready to become a peaceful wife and Mama? Sign Up for the Pain to Peace Academy HERE. Come say hi and join the Morning Mama Facebook Group! I would love to hear your story and know your name. ALL THE LINKS FOR ALL THE THINGS! Morning Mama Website Pain to Peace Academy Morning Mama Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Find a Restoration Therapist Come say hi by emailing hello@morningmamapodcast.com

360. Striving in Motherhood: How to Stop Comparing and Controlling Your Kids. Part 1.

2025-09-2532:18

Do you ever catch yourself believing your child’s behavior or performance is a direct reflection of you as a mom? Maybe you compare how quickly they’re learning to read or how many words they’re saying with the kids around them. Or maybe, when they act out, you feel like you’ve failed—and the yelling, controlling, and striving begins. Striving in motherhood is sneaky. It shows up in the way we compare, the way we push, and the way we try to control our kids—often because we’re carrying pressure that God never asked us to carry. In this episode, I walk you through how striving sneaks into motherhood, the damage it causes, and most importantly, how to step into peace, freedom, and trust in God as you raise your kids. love, Brittany Ready to become a peaceful wife and Mama? Sign Up for the Pain to Peace Academy HERE. Come say hi and join the Morning Mama Facebook Group! I would love to hear your story and know your name. ALL THE LINKS FOR ALL THE THINGS! Morning Mama Website Pain to Peace Academy Morning Mama Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Find a Restoration Therapist Come say hi by emailing hello@morningmamapodcast.com

359. Trying to Change Your Husband? Here’s What to Do Instead.

2025-09-2235:58

Do you find yourself constantly trying to figure out the right combination of things to finally get your husband to change? Maybe you’re obsessing over getting him to church, sending him the perfect podcast, or saying just the right words to break through. If that’s you, you may have slipped into striving in your marriage—trying to control what only God can control. In this episode, we unpack: Why striving shows up in our marriages What’s really happening when we try to take control How to release that burden to God without giving up hope What you can be doing in this season to grow and strengthen your marriage You don’t have to sit idly by and wait. God is at work behind the scenes, and there are powerful, faith-filled steps you can take today. I can’t wait for you to hear this conversation and discover how God might be speaking to you in your marriage! love, Brittany Ready to become a peaceful wife and Mama? Sign Up for the Pain to Peace Academy HERE. Come say hi and join the Morning Mama Facebook Group! I would love to hear your story and know your name. ALL THE LINKS FOR ALL THE THINGS! Morning Mama Website Pain to Peace Academy Morning Mama Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Find a Restoration Therapist Come say hi by emailing hello@morningmamapodcast.com

358. Exhausted, Burnt Out, and Always Striving? What's Really Driving All Your Doing.

2025-09-1926:02

Do you ever feel like you’re doing all the right things—serving, producing, showing up, keeping it together—yet inside you feel drained, disconnected, or never enough? This episode unpacks the subtle ways striving hides under “good” activities like perfectionism, productivity, even spiritual disciplines. We’ll talk about: The difference between obedience and striving Signs you’re caught in performance mode How dysregulation fuels hidden striving Practical ways to check your motives and shift back to peace God designed you for freedom, not burnout. Let’s uncover where striving has been in disguise and learn how to walk in truth, worth, and rest. love, Brittany Ready to become a peaceful wife and Mama? Sign Up for the Pain to Peace Academy HERE. Come say hi and join the Morning Mama Facebook Group! I would love to hear your story and know your name. ALL THE LINKS FOR ALL THE THINGS! Morning Mama Website Pain to Peace Academy Morning Mama Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Find a Restoration Therapist Come say hi by emailing hello@morningmamapodcast.com

357. Do You Really Trust God or Just Your Circumstances? How to Increase Trust and Walk in Peace.

2025-09-1527:54

Do you ever find yourself in such a state of hurry that anxiety is coursing through your body and nothing but accomplishing that task matters? Maybe it's because your schedule feels too full or you's scared you won't get the outcome you are hoping for. However you find yourself here when we slip into striving it steals the peace that God promises us and even blocks us from intimacy with God. Today we talk about what is underneath our striving, which is a lack of trust in God. We will unpack 3 ways to build our trust with God and discuss why this is essential for our florishing. love, Brittany Ready to become a peaceful wife and Mama? Sign Up for the Pain to Peace Academy HERE. Come say hi and join the Morning Mama Facebook Group! I would love to hear your story and know your name. ALL THE LINKS FOR ALL THE THINGS! Morning Mama Website Pain to Peace Academy Morning Mama Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Find a Restoration Therapist Come say hi by emailing hello@morningmamapodcast.com

MORNING, MAMA | Mental Health for Christian Moms: self care, mom overwhelm, mom guilt, Christian parenting, Christian marriage, mom rage, mom anxiety, mom burnout, mom mental health, overwhelmed mom

Rachel Lorenz

Rachel Lorenz

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Rachel Lorenz

Rachel Lorenz

MORNING, MAMA | Mental Health for Christian Moms: self care, mom overwhelm, mom guilt, Christian parenting, Christian marriage, mom rage, mom anxiety, mom burnout, mom mental health, overwhelmed mom