Get Out of the Anxiety Rut: Set Boundaries with Daily Stress and Toxic Family God’s Way

Motherhood Restored Podcast

If you’re a Christian mom feeling trapped in an anxiety rut, Natalie understands—daily stress from kids, chores, and constant demands can wear you down. Add toxic family—like guilt trips or endless drama—and it’s no wonder you’re struggling. In this episode, Natalie walks with you through the heaviness, offering gentle encouragement, faith-rooted wisdom, and practical steps to set boundaries God’s way. There’s a way out, and you don’t have to face it alone.

Key Points:

The Anxiety Rut: Daily stress (kids, chores, chaos) + toxic family (guilt trips, drama) = overwhelm that traps you.

God’s Promise: His peace and strength can lift you out (Philippians 4:6-7).

Three Steps to Freedom:

Simplify the Stress – Let go of one thing (like a big meal for paper plates) to lighten the load.
Set a Clear Boundary – Tell toxic family, “I can’t now—later,” protecting your peace.
Rely on God’s Strength – Pray and reset to climb out of the rut.

Scriptures Referenced (ESV):

Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you…”
Luke 5:16 – “Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.”
Proverbs 16:3 – “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”

Takeaways:

You’re stronger than the rut—setting one small boundary today, with God’s help, can start your climb to peace.

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!

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Resources & Books Natalie Recommends!

Links:

EP 7: Help! I’m Angry Now: Calm Mom Anger in the Moment

*When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People by Gary Thomas

*Why Is It Always About You?: The Seven Deadly Sins of Narcissism by Sandy Hotchkiss

*Toxic Relationships: Taking Refuge in Christ by Ellen Mary Dykas

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Acknowledgements:

Producer and editor: Skye Hixson

Music: Simon Reid www.simonreidmusic.com