Conquering Anxiety: Empowering Moms to Find Joy and Peace in Motherhood

“I believe anxiety is, obviously, a physical response that all of our bodies are capable of whether we have an anxiety disorder or not; it is a God-given gift in the sense because it's supposed to help take over when there's a threat in front of us; and so, I wanted the reader to feel seen in her anxiety and not feel ashamed of it.” – Courtney Devich. Courtney Devich is a mama relying on Jesus and reheated coffee every day. Using humor, honesty, and relatability, she writes with a heart for the mom struggling with anxiety or depression. Her writing has appeared in Her View from Home, TODAY Parents, and For Every Mom, among others. Courtney is a former human resource professional, using her leadership skills to manage kids as a stay-at-home mom. During this episode, Courtney talks about her personal journey as a mother navigating anxiety and depression while raising three children. She shares her struggles with anxiety, panic attacks, and the overwhelming weight of motherhood, offering a raw and relatable perspective. Courtney delves into the pervasive effects of anxiety on parenting, emphasizing the potential for it to erode one's joy and fulfillment in the parenting journey. However, Courtney's story is one of resilience and hope as she articulates her journey back to joy through the steadfast foundation of her Christian faith. Courtney discusses her book, Mama’s Got Anxiety: But It’s Not Going to Steal Her Joy, and how she weaved humor and faith to hopefully help mothers deal with their forms of anxiety in parenthood. She emphasizes how anxiety and fear are not signs of weakness or sin, and it’s not something to be ashamed of. Mama’s Got Anxiety will hopefully help you learn: Strategies for overcoming anxiety and panic attacks. How to find joy in motherhood despite the challenges. Practical "baby steps" to take control of your thoughts and fears. Faith-based perspectives on dealing with these struggles. “And so, the readers, hopefully, when they finish it, will not let their anxiety cripple them in fear anymore and be able to take their joy back in motherhood.” – Courtney Devich. Courtney’s website, Facebook, and Instagram. RCK social media: Facebook Join our Facebook community group! Instagram Pinterest Love this episode? Please leave us a rating/review and share this episode with a friend! You can find a list of all our episodes here.