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Mom’s Way to Wellness
by Aida Maravillas
Mom’s Way to Wellness is a heartfelt space where the journey of motherhood meets mental wellness and generational well-being through a biblical lens. Each episode dives into honest conversations about taking care of your mental and emotional health. We talk about things like anxiety, burnout, healing from past wounds, and how it all impacts our parenting. We can break cycles for a better future. Whether you’re a new mom, a seasoned parent, or simply navigating your own well-being, this podcast offers support, insight, and real stories to remind you—you’re not alone.
Episodes
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31. Why Self-Care Feels So Hard for Moms
In Episode 2 of the Self-Care Series, Aida Maravillas explores the mindset shifts that can help overwhelmed moms rethink self-care, rest, and self-worth. Together, we unpack the beliefs that can keep moms stuck in guilt, pressure, and exhaustion — and begin reframing self-care as something...
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30. Why Self-Care Isn't Selfish: What Moms Actually Need to Know
In this first episode of the self-care series, Aida Maravillas shares why self-care became a turning point in her own life during the pandemic and why so many moms continue to struggle with prioritizing themselves. Together, we unpack the mindset shifts, emotional barriers, and everyday…
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29. What Every Burned - Out Mom Needs to Hear About Burnout Recovery
Burnout recovery doesn’t happen overnight, but healing is possible. In this episode of Mom’s Way to Wellness, Aida Maravillas reflects on the impact burnout can have on motherhood, relationships, and emotional well-being. Through personal stories and practical encouragement, we talk about...
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28. Overcommitment, Burnout, and Learning to Say No
What if burnout isn’t just about doing too much—but about saying yes to things that don’t match your capacity? In this episode of Mom’s Way to Wellness, we talk about how overcommitting can lead to burnout and why learning to say no is so important in motherhood. Through a personal story and...
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27. How Rest Can Help Moms Recover From Burnout
Feeling burned out even when you're trying to rest? In this episode we expolore why rest doesn't always feel restful and what may be happening beneath the surface. If your mind won't shut off at night, your body still feels "on," or you're waking up exhausted, this conversation will help you...
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26. The Mental Load That Leads to Burnout and One Step to Reset
Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or mentally drained? This episode breaks down how the mental load of motherhood contributes to burnout and one simple, practical step to help you start recovering. Join the Mom’s Way to Wellness Community to receive insider newsletters filled with resources,...
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25. How Rest Can Help You Find Yourself in Motherhood
In this episode of Mom’s Way to Wellness, I sit down with author and Sabbath advocate Rachel Fahrenbach to talk about the powerful connection between identity and rest. Rachel shares her personal journey through burnout and how practicing a weekly Sabbath transformed the way she approaches...
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24. Burnout Series Intro: 3 Signs of Burnout Every Mom Should Know
Burnout is something so manhy moms experience, but it's not always easy to recognize. In this episode, I'm sharing the 3 top signs you may be experiencing burnout, how to understand what's really happening beneath the surface, and 2 simple steps to begin addressing it. We'll talk about some of…
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23. How to Tend to Your Heart When Life is Busy
In this episode, I'm joined by Charity Rios to talk about how to stay connected to God in every stage of motherhood. If you've ever felt too busy or overwhelmed for quiet time, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Charity shares her 4 R's framework and how it helps you process…
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22. Rediscovering Yourself in Motherhood When Being a Mom Brings Up Old Wounds
Motherhood changes us in ways we don’t always expect. Sometimes it reveals strengths we didn’t know we had, and other times it brings old wounds to the surface. In this episode, we talk about why becoming a mom can uncover unmet needs from your own childhood and how awareness can help you...
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21. How an Absent Father Shapes Your Identity and Your View of God
How does your relationship with your father shape the way you see yourself, and the way you experience God as a Father? In this episode we explore how an absent or emotionally unavailable father can impact identity, relationships, and faith. You’ll also learn how these experiences can shape the…
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20. 4 Reasons Why We Lose Our Identity in Motherhood
Have you ever felt like you don’t know who you are outside of being a mom? In this episode we explore a gentle reframe of why our motherhood experience may feel heavy. What if you didn’t lose your identity in motherhood? What if motherhood is revealing parts of your identity that were shaped long...
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19. Identity Beyond Motherhood
Who are we beyond the roles and routines of motherhood? In this opening episode of the Identity Series, we begin a gentle conversation about identity beyond motherhood - the difference between who we are and what we do. Through story and reflection, we explore why so many moms feel disconnected...
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18. The Fawn Response and Codependency in Motherhood
So many moms are great at showing up for everyone but quietly lose sight of themselves in the process. In this episode explore the fawn response and codependency in motherhood, and how these patterns shape the way we relate, love, and carry responsibility. We talk about people-pleasing, emotional...
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17. Productivity and the Invisible Load of Motherhood
Motherhood changes everything, including how we define productivity. In this episode, we explore the invisible mental load moms carry every day and why traditional to-do lists don’t tell the full story. Learn how to release comparison, adjust expectations, and approach productivity with…
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16. Reframing the New Year Through a Lens of Faith
What if the new year is less about reinvention and more about alignment? In this episode of Mom’s Way to Wellness, we explore a faith-based approach to entering a new season, one that honors your capacity, values discipline over motivation, and focuses on wholeness from the inside out. This…
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15. Why New Year Resolutions Are Hard for Moms and How to Reframe Your Approach
The new year often brings pressure to change, improve, and reinvent yourself, especially as a mom. In this episode, we explore why the “New Year, New You” mindset can feel exhausting and why growth doesn’t require a new identity. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by expectations or discouraged by…
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14. Understanding Your Capacity Through Seasons of Motherhood
In this episode, we explore a question every mom needs to revisit as seasons shift: What do I truly have the capacity to carry right now? Whether you’re entering the holidays, transitioning into a new year, or navigating a full season of parenting, your emotional, mental, and physical capacity...
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13. Raising Emotionally Strong Kids with Jodi Snowdon - Part 2
In Part Two of our conversation with author and podcaster Jodi Snowdon, we shift the focus to parenting. Jodi shares powerful insights on helping kids build emotional literacy, navigate disappointment, and grow deeper roots in faith and resilience. We talk about how to model healthy emotions,...
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12. From Heartbreak to Strength with Jodi Snowdon - Part 1
This week on Mom’s Way to Wellness, I had the joy of sitting down with author and podcaster Jodi Snowdon for a powerful conversation about healing, grief, and the emotional needs we often overlook as moms. Jodi opens up about her journey through different types of loss she has experienced and how...
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11. Why It's Important to Name How We Feel
Naming our feelings isn’t about giving them more power, it’s about understanding what’s happening inside us so we can heal. In this episode, Aida shares why recognizing stress, anxiety, and uncomfortable emotions is the first step toward growth. Through a relatable approach, we explore how naming...
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10. How Kids Can Cope with Stress: Fight, Flight, Freeze Explained
Back-to-school and fall transitions can be tough on kids, bringing new routines, expectations, and emotions. In this episode, we’ll explore how the fight, flight, and freeze stress responses show up in children, from tantrums and meltdowns to avoidance and shutdowns, and what’s really happening...
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9. How Moms Can Cope with Stress: Fight, Flight, Freeze Explained
Back-to-school and fall routines can bring big stress for moms. In this episode, learn how the fight, flight, and freeze responses show up in everyday life — and discover two simple ways to reset and find calm. Sign up for additional resources on motherhood, mental health, and parenting at:...
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8. Finding Light in the Darkness: Recognizing Depression in Motherhood
Motherhood can be beautiful—but it can also feel lonely, heavy, and overwhelming. In this heartfelt episode, Aida shares how to recognize the signs of depression, why they can be easy to overlook, and how faith and support can help you find light again. You’ll hear reflections on the emotional…
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7. How Our Kids May Experience Stress and Anxiety
In this episode, we’re diving into something that often gets overlooked—how stress and anxiety can show up in our kids. We often talk about how we feel as moms, but the truth is, our kids are navigating a lot too. From school pressures to home expectations, their little bodies and minds can carry...
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6. What is the Difference Between Stress and Anxiety?
We often use “stress” and “anxiety” interchangeably, but they’re not the same—and understanding the difference can change how we care for ourselves. In this episode, I share a personal story that helped me tune in to how my body was responding to stress and reflect on how anxiety lingers in our...
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5. We Are The First Teachers Our Kids Meet
Before the classroom, there was you. In this episode, I reflect on graduation season and the quiet, powerful ways we teach our kids every day—through car rides, late-night talks, and the messy moments in life. I’ll share some personal stories from graduations past, both as an educator and a…
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4. How Self Care Can Help Manage Stress
Motherhood comes with nonstop changes—and stress is part of the journey. In this episode, I’m sharing how becoming a mom shifted my perspective on what’s “normal” when it comes to stress and why self-care is such an important (and often overlooked) way to manage our needs as moms. I talk about my...
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3. What is Mental Health and How Does it Impact Parenting?
Mental health isn’t just about avoiding stress—it’s about how we care for our whole selves. In this episode, we explore how ignoring our mental, physical, and emotional needs can impact us—and our kids. We also explore why self-awareness, resilience, and self-compassion are essential for moms…
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2. Three Lessons I am Learning On My Own Way to Wellness
Have you struggled with feeling emotionally drained, unworthy, or overwhelmed? Today’s episode emphasizes that tears and vulnerability are valid and underlying feelings may reflect deeper, unspoken pain while considering how our motherhood journey starts at different places, childhood wounds can...
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1. Our Introduction to Motherhood and the Power of Community
Do you struggle with loneliness and a lack of community on your motherhood journey? Today we take a moment to reflect on our introduction to motherhood, the need for community, and acknowledge any painful parts of our story as we close with a blessing. I invite you to be part of this community.…
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Mom’s Way to Wellness is a heartfelt space where the journey of motherhood meets mental wellness and generational well-being through a biblical lens. Each episode dives into honest conversations about taking care of your mental and emotional health. We talk about things like anxiety, burnout,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Mom’s Way to Wellness is a heartfelt space where the journey of motherhood meets mental wellness and generational well-being through a biblical lens. Each episode dives into honest conversations about taking care of your mental and emotional health. We talk about things like anxiety, burnout, healing from past wounds, and how it all impacts our parenting. We can break cycles for a better future. Whether you’re a new mom, a seasoned parent, or simply navigating your own well-being, this podcast offers support, insight, and real stories to remind you—you’re not alone.
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Aida Maravillas
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Mom’s Way to Wellness is a heartfelt space where the journey of motherhood meets mental wellness and generational well-being through a biblical lens. Each episode dives into honest conversations about taking care of your mental and emotional health. We talk about things like anxiety, burnout,...
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Mom’s Way to Wellness is created and hosted by Aida Maravillas.
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