38. Why Do I Snap When I’m Anxious? How Christian Moms Can Find Calm Using the Window of Tolerance

Have you ever snapped at your kids and then immediately felt guilty? Do you ever feel overstimulated, anxious, numb, checked out, or like you cannot handle one more thing? Have you been trying to push through motherhood, pray harder, organize better, or “just get it together” — only to feel more overwhelmed? In this episode, we are talking about the window of tolerance, a concept Aundi Kolber shares in Try Softer, and how it can help anxious Christian moms understand what is happening in their bodies when anxiety, stress, and overwhelm take over. So many of us think our anxious reactions mean we are failing. But what if your body is not betraying you? What if your tight chest, clenched jaw, racing thoughts, irritability, numbness, or desire to escape are actually warning signs that you are outside your God-given capacity? Today, we are talking about how to identify your anxiety zone, how to stop white-knuckling your way through motherhood, and how to use simple techniques to regulate your body. In this episode, you’ll learn: ⭐️ What the window of tolerance is and why it matters for anxious moms ⭐️ The difference between hyperarousal — the fight-or-flight mom who feels frantic, controlling, irritable, or ready to snap ⭐️ The difference between hypoarousal — the freeze mom who feels numb, checked out, disconnected, or stuck ⭐️ Why your anxiety responses are biological survival responses, not moral failures ⭐️ How “trying harder” can sometimes push you further outside your capacity ⭐️ How a regulated mom can help bring calm and connection back into the home Resources: Try Softer by Aundi Kolber *As an Amazon Influencer, I may earn from qualifying purchases if you use my links, at no extra cost to you. Episode 35: Why You Feel Far From God When You’re Anxious: How Attachment Styles Affect Your Faith Episode 20: 5 Simple Ways to Calm Your Nervous System Fast When Anxiety Hits Contact - > Email: [email protected] Podcast -> www.faithoveranxietyformoms.com/podcast   Next Steps: Step 1: Follow the show so you don’t miss new episodes every Monday & Thursday Step 2: Share this podcast with another Mom Step 3: Leave a 5 star written review on Apple Podcasts   Xoxo, Rachel 💜