Mom’s Way to Wellness

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 understand why.You'll learn the difference between rest and sleep, how chronic stress impacts your nervous system, and why your mental load doesn't automatically turn off. We also take a gentle, faith-based approach to rest, reminding you that you don't have to carry everything on your own.If rest has been feeling hard, this episode will help you begin again, one small step at a time.Subscribe for more content on motherhood, mental health, and wellness.Join the Mom's Way to Wellness community to receive additional additional support at aidamaravillas.com.

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, encouragement, and opportunities to connect and share feedback on topics you would like to hear more about. You can become part of the community by signing up at aidamaravillas.com.

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 motherhood, work, and her relationship with God. We talk about what rest really means, how to create simple rhythms in your home, and why rest isn’t something you earn—it’s something you receive.If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or unsure how to slow down, this conversation will gently remind you that even small rhythms of rest can help you reconnect with who you are and how you want to show up in your life.Connect with Rachel Fahrenbach at:Socials:Facebook.com/rachelfahrenbach Instagram.com/rachelfahrenbach Substack.com/@rachelfahrenbachWebsite: rachelfahrenbach.com Join the Mom’s Way to Wellness Community to receive insider newsletters filled with resources, encouragement, and opportunities to connect and share feedback on topics you would like to hear more about. You can join by signing up at aidamaravillas.com.

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 the differences between burnout and depression, what mental exhaustion can feel like, and why feeling disconnected from yourself is more common than you thin,.If you've been feeling overwhelmed, irritable, or just not like yourself lately, this episode is for you.Join the Mom's Way to Wellness Community to receive insider information on our newsletter. You will find opportunitues to connect and can share feedback on topics you would like to hear more about. Sign up at aidamaravillas.com

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 your emotions, uncover hidden beliefs, and replace them with truth.You will receive practical tips to help you:Integrate prayer into your daily routinesProcess emotions instead of suppressing themStay spiritually grounded in busy seasonsConnect with Charity at:Website: charityrios.comPodcast: Mama Bear PrayersJoin the Mom'w Way to Wellness Community for insider information on motherhood, parenting, and wellness at aidamaravillas.com.

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 rediscover who you are beyond your roles. If you’ve ever felt like you lost parts of yourself in motherhood, this conversation will remind you that discovering who you are is a lifelong process — and it’s never too late to grow. Sign up for insider information and reflections on wellness and motherhood, you can subscribe to my email list at aidamaravillas.com.

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 way we relate to God, and how healing begins when we separate what an earthly father could not give from what God the Father has always offered. If you’ve ever struggled with feelings of insecurity, abandonment, or distance in your relationship with God, this conversation will help you begin reframing your identity as a daughter who is seen, chosen, and deeply loved. If you would like to receive insider information on wellness and motherhood, you can subscribe to my email list at aidamaravillas.com.

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 before you became a mom? We talk about four common ways identity is formed and magnified in motherhood: Identity we learned through family and early roles Identity we built to survive painful or stressful experiences Identity that becomes disconnected from our spiritual foundation Identity reduced to the roles we carry If motherhood has felt heavier than you expected, this conversation will help you understand why, and remind you that awareness is the first step toward healing and rediscovering who you’re becoming. Join the Mom’s Way to Wellness Community to receive insider newsletters filled with resources, encouragement, and opportunities to connect and share feedback on topics you would like to hear more about. You can become part of the community by signing up at aidamaravillas.com.

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 from themselves and why that experience is more common than we talk about.   This episode is an invitation to pause, notice, and remember that motherhood is a role you carry, not the source of your identity.   Join the Mom’s Way to Wellness Community to receive insider newsletters filled with resources, encouragement, and opportunities to connect and share feedback on topics you would like to hear more about. You can become part of the community by signing up at aidamaravillas.com.

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 labor, over-functioning, self-silencing, and why rest and personal desires can feel hard to name. If you’ve ever felt anxious when others are upset, guilty when you rest, or unsure who you are outside of motherhood, this episode is for you. This conversation begins a deeper series on identity, healing, and learning to include yourself in the relationships you care about most.   Join the Mom’s Way to Wellness Community to receive insider newsletters filled with resources, encouragement, and opportunities to connect and share feedback on topics you would like to hear more about. You can become part of the community by signing up at aidamaravillas.com.

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 compassion, flexibility, and intention instead of pressure and guilt.   Join the Mom’s Way to Wellness Community to receive insider newsletters filled with resources, encouragement, and opportunities to connect and share feedback on topics you would like to hear more about. You can become part of the community by signing up at aidamaravillas.com.

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 episode offers encouragement for moms who want sustainable growth rooted in faith, not pressure. If you would like to receive additional reflections on wellness and motherhood, you can subscribe to my email list at aidamaravillas.com.

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 past resolutions, this conversation offers relief, compassion, and a more gentle way forward. If you would like to receive additional reflections on wellness and motherhood, you can subscribe to my email list at aidamaravillas.com. 

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 changes—and that’s normal.   This conversation offers a compassionate look at why moms feel stretched thin—and simple, realistic tools to help you feel grounded and well again.   Join the community! Download your self-care planner and sign up for the monthly letter on motherhood, mental health, and parenting at: aidamaravillas.com

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, support kids through their own heartbreak, and create a home where feelings are seen and heard. This episode is full of practical wisdom for moms who want to raise emotionally strong and spiritually grounded kids.   Connect with Jodi Snowdon at: https://jodisnowdon.com/   Join the Mom’s Way to Wellness Community! Sign up for the monthly letter and additional resources on motherhood, mental health, and parenting at: aidamaravillas.com

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 God used those heartbreaking seasons to grow deeper strength, faith, and purpose in her life.  If you’ve been carrying grief through a heavy season, feeling stretched thin, or simply needing permission to slow down and breathe, this episode will meet you with compassion, honesty, and hope. This conversation will be a helpful reminder that your needs, your healing, and your heart matter.   Connect with Jodi Snowdon at: jodisnowdon.com ----more---- Join the Mom’s Way to Wellness Community! Sign up for the monthly letter and additional resources on motherhood, mental health, and parenting at: aidamaravillas.com

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 what hurts brings clarity, self-awareness, and space for God to meet us in our struggles.   Join the Mom’s Way to Wellness community! Sign up for the monthly letter and additional resources on motherhood, mental health, and parenting at: aidamaravillas.com

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 inside their bodies when stress takes over. You’ll also learn a few simple but powerful coping tools you can use to help your kids reset their nervous system and find calm in the middle of big emotions.   Sign up for an email newsletter and additional resources on motherhood, mental health, and parenting at: aidamaravillas.com

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: aidamaravillas.com

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 toll of different seasons of motherhood, how our faith plays a role in healing, and what practical steps you can take if you’re struggling. Because wellness doesn’t mean pretending everything is fine—it means being honest, reaching out, and remembering that hope is never lost. Need support? Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Sign up for additional resources on motherhood, mental health, and parenting at: aidamaravillas.com

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 more than we realize. I share real-life examples of how stress and anxiety can present in kids—not always as big emotions, but sometimes as stomachaches, irritability, or trouble sleeping.   We’ll talk about what to look for, how to respond with curiosity instead of comparison, and ways to help our kids name what they’re feeling so they can start to manage it. Plus, I’ll give you three practical takeaways you can start using today.   Because when we tune in to what our kids are feeling, we help them feel seen—and that’s a powerful first step.   You can sign up for additional resources on motherhood, mental health, and parenting at: aidamaravillas.com

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 thoughts long after the moment has passed. Especially as moms, we push through so much without realizing how it affects us.    Let’s talk about recognizing what we’re feeling, naming it, and taking small steps toward wellness—one breath, one moment at a time.   Sign up for additional resources on motherhood, mental health, and parenting at: aidamaravillas.com

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 parent, and explore how the most influential teaching doesn’t always happen at school.    If you're celebrating a milestone with your child this year, this episode is a reminder that your behind-the-scenes work matters—a lot.   You can download a self-care planner and sign up for additional resources on motherhood, mental health, and parenting at: aidamaravillas.com    

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 early days as a new mom, feeling isolated, and how my experience with my second daughter helped me realize how experience shifted my perspective.  We’ll also dive into the difference between coping with stress and self-care, and why taking care of yourself before things get overwhelming can make all the difference. If you’re navigating stress in your current season of motherhood, this one’s for you. You can download a self-care planner and sign up for additional resources on motherhood, mental health, and parenting at: aidamaravillas.com

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, and how small shifts can make a big difference in your home and beyond because our needs matter too. Sign up for additional resources on motherhood, mental health, and parenting at: aidamaravillas.com

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 impact parenting, and community matters.   You can sign up for additional resources on motherhood, mental health, and parenting at: aidamaravillas.com

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. You can sign up for additional resources on motherhood and wellness at aidamaravillas.com

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. You can connect with Aida to receive resources and insights on motherhood, parenting, and mental health at https://aidamaravillas.com.----more----