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Mother U with Rachel Norman

Mother U with Rachel Norman

By: Rachel Norman
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Motherhood isn’t about perfection — it’s about finding your footing, building your home life with intention, and growing right alongside your kids (because spoiler: none of us have arrived yet).


At Mother U, we talk about family rhythms that feel natural, home systems that give you breathing room, boundaries that protect what matters most, and mindsets that help you mother from a place of peace instead of pressure. It’s about creating a home you actually want to live in — one where you stay connected to yourself and your family without running on fumes.


This isn’t a pep talk you’ll forget by nap time — it’s real, practical encouragement for the real, everyday work of being a mom.

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Episodes
  • What I Am Protecting and Letting Go of This Christmas

    What I Am Protecting and Letting Go of This Christmas
    Nov 24 2025

    Moms often reach December feeling overwhelmed, rushed, and guilty. The truth is that most of the stress comes from doing things you never wanted to do in the first place. This episode walks you through a simple and honest look at the things you want for Christmas this year and the things you do not want to repeat.

    You will hear how to be more present with your kids, how to limit screen time, how to set a spending plan you can stick to, and how to keep your home peaceful without running yourself into the ground. You will also learn how to make room for generosity, spiritual grounding, and real connection instead of mindless busyness.

    This episode helps you:

    • Protect your time and energy during the holidays
    • Create clear yes and no choices ahead of the season
    • Build meaningful memories with your kids without burning out
    • Limit overspending with a plan you make now
    • Add simple traditions that actually matter to your family
    • Involve your kids in giving and holiday prep
    • Enjoy your own home instead of rushing through it

    If you want a Christmas that feels peaceful, intentional, and connected, this episode will help you decide what stays and what goes.

    🎉 SUPPORT ON TAP

    • Mother U https://mother-u.com
    • Life School At Home (my community that helps prepare kids for life!) https://www.lifeschoolathome.com
    • It's All My Fault (weekly quiet time resource for the Christian people-pleasing, over-functioning, guilt-ridden mama) https://learn.mother-u.com/iamf
    • YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c@motheru
    • Instagram https://www.instagram.com/motheruwithrachel/
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    15 mins
  • If Bedtime Feels Out of Control, This Is Why

    If Bedtime Feels Out of Control, This Is Why
    Nov 18 2025

    14 Day Bedtime Blueprint: https://learn.mother-u.com/14-day-bedtime-181729

    If bedtime at your house feels like a circus of stalling, bargaining, and meltdowns, this episode will help you see why. It’s not about “easy kids” or “hard kids”—it’s about mindset.

    In this episode, we’ll unpack the real difference between moms whose kids go to bed peacefully and those who struggle night after night—and how one simple shift in how you think about bedtime can change everything.

    You’ll learn:

    • Why bedtime chaos isn’t about your kids’ personalities
    • The hidden habits that make bedtime feel harder
    • What calm, confident moms do differently
    • The mindset shift that makes follow-through easier
    • How to start leading bedtime instead of surviving it

    If bedtime feels out of control, this episode will help you take your peace—and your evenings—back.

    🎉 SUPPORT ON TAP

    • Mother U https://mother-u.com
    • Life School At Home (my community that helps prepare kids for life!) https://www.lifeschoolathome.com
    • It's All My Fault (weekly quiet time resource for the Christian people-pleasing, over-functioning, guilt-ridden mama) https://learn.mother-u.com/iamf
    • YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c@motheru
    • Instagram https://www.instagram.com/motheruwithrachel/
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    22 mins
  • How To Lighten The Invisible Mental Load of the Holidays

    How To Lighten The Invisible Mental Load of the Holidays
    Nov 10 2025

    Most moms head into the holidays already carrying a full mental load and Christmas just adds fifty more tabs to your brain. You’re managing gifts, meals, school events, travel, and emotions while trying to make it all meaningful. It’s no wonder you’re exhausted before it even starts.

    In this episode, we’re naming the invisible mental load of the holidays and talking about how to lighten it without dropping the joy or meaning of the season.

    You’ll learn:

    • What the invisible mental load looks like for moms in December
    • Why you feel like you’re doing everything (and no one sees it)
    • How to share the load without nagging or guilt
    • Practical ways to simplify, delegate, and pre-decide what matters
    • A faith-based reminder that peace doesn’t come from doing more

    If you’re already feeling the weight of the season, this episode will help you name it, share it, and finally breathe again.

    🎉 SUPPORT ON TAP

    • Mother U https://mother-u.com
    • Life School At Home (my community that helps prepare kids for life!) https://www.lifeschoolathome.com
    • It's All My Fault (weekly quiet time resource for the Christian people-pleasing, over-functioning, guilt-ridden mama) https://learn.mother-u.com/iamf
    • YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c@motheru
    • Instagram https://www.instagram.com/motheruwithrachel/
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    17 mins
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