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 rooted in connection, creativity, and a whole lot of laughter.

Though Mia carried her playful spirit into adulthood, it took a hit when she unexpectedly became a stepmom and felt immense pressure to “get it right.” That moment kicked off an eight-year journey of reclaiming playfulness — a journey that’s since helped hundreds of thousands of parents do the same.

Today, she helps parents reconnect with their kids (and themselves) through simple, silly moments of play. Above all, Mia believes we all deserve joy and that playfulness is one of the most overlooked — and most powerful — tools in the positive parenting toolbox.

Mia's methods for working through challenging situations with your kids are both enjoyable and refreshing! You are sure to love and laugh through this episode!

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 find joy in their motherhood journey!

Find Mia at:

Instagram: @playfulheartparenting

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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.”

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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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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

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Natalie’s Website: nataliehixson.com
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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
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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!

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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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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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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