353: Mom Anger: Finding Hope + Healing from the Shame with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy

Struggling with mom anger and feeling ashamed of how you react to your kids? You’re not alone. Every mom I’ve ever met (including me!) has struggled with mom anger to some degree in various seasons of their motherhood. How can we manage these overwhelming feelings in a way that offers both understanding for the emotions and practical solutions to stop the tension? In this honest conversation, anger management coach Elizabeth Andreyevskiy shares her personal story of explosive mom rage, the shame that followed, and how God led her toward healing.  Learn what’s really underneath reactive anger, how overwhelming sensory stimulation (hello early parenting years!) fuel anger, and practical steps to respond with more calm, patience, and hope in Christian motherhood.  This is definitely an episode to share with another mom friend who struggles here! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN [00:00] The Quiet Shame Behind Mom Anger in Christian Motherhood [05:00] Elizabeth’s Story: Her Breaking Point With Rage and Mom Anger [10:00] Is Anger a Spiritual Problem, or Is There More Going On? [14:00] What Emotions Are Really Underneath Mom Anger? [18:00] When Overstimulation and Nervous System Stress Fuel Manage Angry Emotions [23:00] How Mindset Shapes the Way You Show Up With Your Kids [27:00] What Practical Habits Actually Reduce Anger and Reactivity? [31:00] Why There Is Hope for Mom Anger (You Can Find Freedom!) Connect with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy via her website at emotionallyhealthylegacy.com, or check out her podcast Emotionally Healthy Legacy wherever podcasts are streamed. RELATED EPISODES: Ep 341 — Step #1 to Calming Emotional Spirals: Notice + Name Your Feelings Ep 342 — Help for Emotional Overreaction in Relationships Ep 347 — When What You're Doing to Rest Isn’t Working: Living with Hidden Burnout + Exhaustion Send us Fan Mail