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139 // The Matriarch Memos: What Nail Polish Taught Me About Capacity

2026-01-2312:37

In this quick voice note-style episode, I'm sharing the surprisingly bold decision I made in a nail salon chair—and why it reminded me just how powerful it is to know yourself. If you've been craving change but don't have the margin to burn it all down, this is your reminder that bold action can be quiet, small, and deeply aligned. Let's talk about micro shifts, nervous system safety, and the next right step that actually feels like you. 📍Ready to take aligned action without the overwhelm? Join Rooted Capacity™ before the founding member spots close: https://bit.ly/rootedcapacity

138 // You Don't Need A New Morning Routine To Feel Like Yourself Again

2026-01-2027:30

If you've ever told yourself you just need to "get back to your morning routine" to feel better… but it's never quite stuck—this episode is for you. I'm unpacking the real reason routines haven't worked (even when you're trying), how your nervous system plays a bigger role than you realize, and what finally helped me build peace and consistency that actually lasted. This isn't about waking up earlier or adding more pressure. It's about learning how to support your body with micro shifts that stack over time—and transform how you lead, mother, and show up. ✨ Ready to stop forcing and start building capacity that lasts? Rooted Capacity™ is open now. Join as a Founding Member and save $500: bit.ly/rootedcapacity This is where we build the biology to carry your calling—without burning out.

137 // The Matriarch Memos: Knowing Your Triggers Isn't The Same As Building Capacity

2026-01-1615:55

You've done the work to name the problem—the trauma, the triggers, the patterns. But knowing why you're overwhelmed as an ambitious mom isn't the same as knowing how to build capacity. In this quick voice-note style memo, I'm talking about the moment we stop outsourcing peace, and start resourcing from what God has right in front of you—physically, emotionally, spiritually. Because at some point, healing stops being about understanding and starts being about ownership. And God has given you everything you need right now. 💬 Ready to stop forcing and start resourcing? Rooted Capacity™ is open now. This is where we build the biology to carry your calling—without collapse. Join now as a founding member and save $500: https://bit.ly/rootedcapacity

136 // 5 Epic Mistakes That Led to My Expanded Nervous System Capacity as a Working Mom

2026-01-1324:19

In this episode, I'm getting honest about 5 very real mistakes I made in my health, finances, business, faith, and marriage—and how each one became a turning point that led me to a deeper, more sustainable way of living. These aren't just lessons in hindsight. They're mirrors for what might be draining your capacity right now—without you even realizing it. If you've ever felt like success comes at the cost of your energy, your peace, or your presence… this one will hit home. WORK WITH ME ➡️ Rooted Capacity™ is now open for enrollment This is the work that changes how you show up as a mom, business owner, and warrior for the Kingdom of God. If you're ready to stop building from burnout and start resourcing from overflow, Rooted Capacity™ is your next step. Right now, you can join as a Founding Member and save $500—but only until spots are filled. Click here to find out more: https://bit.ly/rootedcapacity

135 // Matriarch Memo: A New Year Without Burnout for Ambitious Moms

2026-01-0921:10

If the New Year already feels heavy, this one's for you. In this voice-note style episode, I'm talking about why January doesn't have to come with pressure, reinvention, or exhaustion—and what shifts when you begin the year resourced instead of reactive as a working mom. I'll share how capacity work changed the way I walk into the New Year as an ambitious mom, what I'm doing instead of resolutions, and why you might not need a new strategy—just a new source. 🔗 CTA to The Overflow Awakening Ready to dig deeper? The Overflow Awakening is my secret podcast series that unpacks what capacity really looks like for ambitious mothers called to lead, build, and raise Kingdom-shifting kids—without burning out. Click here to get access: bit.ly/overflowpodcast

134 // Why Capacity Matters in 2026 for Motherhood, Business, and Faith

2026-01-0606:21

2026 isn't a reset—it's a reckoning. If you're a mission-led mother who's done with cycling between burnout and "breakthrough," this episode will anchor you in the truth: capacity is not optional this year. It's spiritual warfare. In this kickoff episode, I share the real reason your nervous system feels maxed out—and how building embodied, bioenergetic capacity is the key to leading in both your home and your business without burning out. You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of why your biology is a Kingdom weapon, and how God has already resourced you to steward both motherhood and mission from overflow. Whether you're thriving but tired, or barely holding it together—this episode will remind you: you have a choice in 2026. Survival… or sovereignty. What You'll Learn: Why your nervous system is the hidden battleground of your leadership The difference between building capacity and managing chaos Why rest and rhythm are not luxuries—they're spiritual strategy How to shift from reactive achiever to Rooted Matriarch What it really means to be resourced by design, not pressure 🔥 Want to go deeper? → Listen to The Overflow Awakening, my secret podcast series that takes you behind the scenes of what capacity looks like in real time—for women leading both in the home and in the world. Access it here → https://bit.ly/overflowpodcast

133 // Matriarch Memo: Stop Struggling to Surrender With THIS Missing Strategy

2025-12-1910:44

If surrender feels hard... you're not doing it wrong. You're just out of capacity. In this quick voice-note-style episode, I share the missing link most Christian women don't realize: surrender is not just spiritual—it's biological. And your nervous system might be the reason you're still stuck in control mode, even when your heart wants to trust. 💡 You'll walk away with: A new lens on what God designed surrender to look like How the safety in your body impacts the faith in your spirit Encouragement for the week ahead—because you were made for overflow 🎧 Ready to go deeper? Grab The Overflow Awakening — a free secret podcast that walks you through the steps to begin building nervous system capacity from the inside out. Get immediate access here: https://bit.ly/overflowpodcast

132 // Why Life Feels Heavy When Jesus Promises Freedom

2025-12-1617:24

You're an ambitious mom who loves Jesus. You're doing all the "right" things--building your business, loving your babies. But joy still feels out of reach, and peace still feels like a performance. In this episode, we unpack the real reason why you aren't truly embodying biblical freedom, how burnout still shows up, and how the church has missed a critical piece of God's design for your life, your body, and your leadership. 👀 Ready for more? Grab The Overflow Awakening and get on my email list—where I'm dropping something big this week just for you.

131 // MATRIARCH MEMO: What Is This Holiday Season Saying About Your Capacity?

2025-12-1209:01

The holiday season has a way of showing you exactly where your nervous system really is—especially as an ambitious, working mom. In this quick Matriarch Memo, I'm inviting you to reflect—not just on your to-do list, but on how your body is experiencing this season. The way you're moving through December? It's not random. It's a reflection. We're talking about performance patterns, holiday pressure, and what it means to craft a season that actually aligns with your capacity. Especially when you're running a business at the same time. This isn't about doing more. It's about noticing what your body is whispering—so you can shift before burnout shouts. GET ACCESS TO THE SECRET PODCAST If you're doing all the "right" things and still feel disconnected, depleted, or stretched thin—you need The Overflow Awakening. It's my secret podcast for high-functioning, faith-led women ready to rebuild capacity from the root. 🎧 Start here → bit.ly/overflowpodcast

130 // Your Body Craves Movement (& How to Start When You Have No Time as a Working Mom)

2025-12-0919:36

If you're an ambitious, faith-led woman holding a full life — motherhood, marriage, mission, and everything in between — you've probably felt this tension: You know movement helps you feel better… but it's always the first thing to fall off your list. This episode uncovers the deeper reason why. We're uncovering the real reason your body is begging for movement… and why it's not about fitness, discipline, or motivation. It's about nervous system capacity. Inside, you'll learn: • why your body stores stress when you're not moving • how micro-movement boosts emotional resilience • simple ways to move even on the busiest days • how movement creates overflow instead of draining you If you've been feeling stretched thin, foggy, or disconnected from your own body, press play. Your system is asking for something — and this episode will show you what it is. Go Deeper Inside The Overflow Awakening If this episode speaks to you, you'll want to binge The Overflow Awakening, my private podcast for faith-led, high-functioning women who are done surviving and ready to rebuild capacity from the root. This secret series will show you why you're exhausted, what your nervous system is holding, and how to finally rise from overflow. Get Access Here: https://bit.ly/overflowpodcast Other Resources Mentioned: Bow Spring with Amanda Cepeda: https://glowbowgrow.punchpass.com/classes

129 // Nervous System Dysregulation, Old Patterns & What I Did Differently This Time

2025-11-0420:21

Ever catch yourself repeating a pattern you swore you'd healed? In this episode, I share what surfaced when I found myself back in an old loop— and what shifted when I chose presence over performance. If your nervous system still clings to urgency, even after all the inner work… This conversation is for you. Quick links: Join Rooted Capacity™ → https://bit.ly/rootedcapacity DM me the word "pattern" on Instagram or shoot me an email → @coachrachelfernandez → rachel@naturalwaymama.com

127 // The Matriarch Memos: When Meeting Their Needs Feels Hard (& How to Stop Hating Yourself for It)

2025-10-3110:35

If meeting your kids' needs feels heavy—or even sends you to a dark place—this is your reminder: you're not broken. You're spent. In this short voice note episode, I'm sharing what it really means when life feels "too much," and why meeting your nervous system's needs is the first step to healing. WORK WITH ME: 💬 DM me on Instagram or email me the word ROOTED to learn more about Rooted Capacity™—my 6-month container to help you expand without burning out. FREE SECRET PODCAST: THE OVERFLOW AWAKENING 🎧 Get access to The Overflow Awakening—a secret podcast for high-functioning, faith-led women who want to expand into more without burning out to get there. Inside, you'll discover what it really takes to restore your nervous system, rebuild capacity, and finally live, lead, and mother from overflow. GET THE SECRET PODCAST HERE: bit.ly/overflowpodcast

126 // When You're Holding It Together But Boiling Inside

2025-10-2918:14

If you're the woman who can hold it together like a champ — keep your cool, stay patient, never blow up — but inside, you're simmering with resentment, frustration, or exhaustion… this episode is for you. In today's episode, we unpack: What's really happening in your nervous system when you bottle emotions Why your body can't thrive in a state of internal pressure How to stop labeling life as a "hard season" and start expanding your capacity to feel joy again You weren't made to just manage life. You were made to delight in it. GET SUPPORT: Want support building your internal capacity to hold what God's asking of you — without burning out? DM me on Instagram or email me the word "ROOTED" and I'll send you the details for joining Rooted Capacity™ at the founding member rate. Instagram: @coachrachelfernandez Email: rachel@naturalwaymama.com THE OVERFLOW AWAKENING SECRET PODCAST: 💫 Ready to live from overflow—not just hold it together? GET ACCESS TO THE SECRET PODCAST: THE OVERFLOW AWAKENING Inside these short, power-packed episodes, you'll discover a new way forward—one rooted in biology, biblical design, and body-based leadership that actually feels like peace. GET YOUR SECRET PODCAST HERE. bit.ly/overflowpodcast

125 // The Matriarch Memos - I Thought It Was ADHD But Really It Was My Trauma Response

2025-10-2511:08

In this quick Matriarch Memo, Rachel shares a personal story about how what looked like ADHD-fueled procrastination was actually something deeper—a stress loop that felt productive but was silently draining her. If you've ever told yourself "I work better under pressure," this is for you. → Rooted Capacity is open now at the founding member rate. DM or email Rachel the word ROOTED to get all the details and lock in your spot at the lowest price it will ever be offered. DM Rachel on Instagram: @coachrachelfernandez Email Rachel: rachel@naturalwaymama.com

124 // Addicted to Stress to Get Things Done? The Hidden Costs of High-Functioning Motherhood

2025-10-2324:03

You've mastered the art of doing it all—juggling kids, work, home, and a million mental tabs. But if you've ever caught yourself saying, "I just work better under pressure" or "Stress keeps me going," this episode will challenge the very system you've come to rely on. In this episode, we unpack the real cost of running on stress, why your body might be addicted to the buzz, and how high-functioning motherhood can mask deeper burnout. Inside this episode: – Why stress feels like a superpower (until your body says otherwise) – The biological cost of being constantly "on" – How stress affects your parenting, peace, and physical health – What becomes possible when you build from safety and overflow If you're ready to kick butt without the stress as your motivator… → Email or DM the word ROOTED to @coachrachelfernandez on Instagram or email for details on Rooted Capacity, my 6-month restoration framework for high-functioning women. Email me: rachel@naturalwaymama.com DM me on Instagram: @coachrachelfernandez

123 // Why Rest Still Feels Like Work For High-Functioning Moms

2025-10-1617:25

You're resting. You're doing less. You're trying to recharge. But your body still feels… heavy. Your mind still spins. And rest isn't restoring you the way it used to. If you're a high-functioning mom navigating motherhood, marriage, and business as a female entrepreneur—this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. We're unpacking the hidden reason you're still tired even when you rest—and the missing link your nervous system needs to feel safe and expand beyond regulation. 💌 Want support building the capacity to feel restored—not just rested? Rooted Capacity is now open at the Founding Member's rate. Spots are limited and designed for deep, personal guidance. → DM me on Instagram or Email Me the word "ROOTED" for details No push. No pressure. Just a path that works with your biology, not against it. Connect with Rachel: Instagram: @coachrachelfernandez Email: rachel@naturalwaymama.com Inside this episode, you'll hear about: • Why rest often makes the overwhelm feel worse • How nervous system dysregulation blocks restoration • What your biology might be asking for instead of "more self-care" • And how to shift from depleted to deeply resourced 📌 This is for the woman who is done performing peace and ready to embody it.

122 // 3 Ways Your Body Is Rejecting the Life You Prayed For

2025-10-0716:53

As an ambitious mom who loves Jesus and also has big dreams, you've probably found yourself wondering… "Why does this life I prayed so hard for feel so heavy?" In today's episode, I'm breaking down 3 subtle but powerful ways your body is rejecting the life you were called to carry—and why that's not a sign of failure, but a wake-up call. If you've ever: Pushed through burnout "for the Kingdom" Craved peace but can't stop moving Felt disconnected even while doing "all the right things" …then this episode is for you. We're talking about: The hidden burnout cycle that high-capacity Christian moms normalize How nervous system dysregulation blocks peace, joy, and presence in motherhood Why busyness isn't always obedience—and how to reconnect to biblical truth about your body and calling This is for the ambitious mom who wants to steward her health and her calling with clarity, peace, and intention. Mentioned in the Episode: → My 6-month coaching experience: Rooted Capacity™ — for faith-led women ready to rebuild from the inside out → DM the word ROOTED on Instagram or email me the word to learn more.

121 // The Matriarch Memos: I Needed Minerals Not Motivation

2025-10-0308:53

A quick personal drop-in from my kitchen table—because the truth is, the thing I thought was a mindset problem? It was something else entirely. If you've been praying for clarity, energy, or peace—and it still feels like you're spinning… press play. This one's short, but it might just change the way you see everything. ✴️ DM me the word MOTIVATE to get your next step toward more capacity and less chaos.

120 // Think You Have a Discipline Problem? Maybe Its THIS Instead

2025-09-3012:08

You've tried routines. You've prayed harder. You've disciplined yourself into the ground. And you're still tired. In this episode, we're flipping the script on why you feel like you can't "keep up"—and what's actually going on beneath the guilt, the overwhelm, and the exhaustion. If you're a high-capacity mother who secretly wonders why you feel so stuck, this one's for you. ✴️ DM me the word READY on Instagram for your next step. Instagram: @coachrachelfernandez Email: rachel@naturalwaymama.com

119 // The Depletion Tactic: How the Enemy Uses Exhaustion to Derail Your Kingdom Calling

2025-09-2318:08

Is your exhaustion just burnout—or a spiritual strategy meant to keep you stuck? In this episode of Rooted & Radiant, Rachel goes deep on how the enemy uses physical depletion as an access point to spiritual disconnection. You'll learn why your nervous system is more than a vibe—it's a vessel God wants to resource, not just regulate. If you're a high-capacity mother who loves God, leads boldly, but feels quietly exhausted… this episode will help you see your burnout through a whole new lens. What You'll Learn: Why physical depletion is the enemy's secret weapon How metabolic dysfunction disrupts spiritual discernment Why stewardship of your biology is spiritual warfare What it really means to lead from overflow, not obligation Want to go deeper? If this episode exposed a gap you've been trying to pray your way out of, Rachel invites you to explore her 6-month group mentorship: Rooted Mother, Radiant Life. DM me or EMAIL ME the word ROOTED to get the details. IG: @coachrachelfernandez Email: rachel@naturalwaymama.com

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