• 129 // Nervous System Dysregulation, Old Patterns & What I Did Differently This Time
    Nov 4 2025

    Ever catch yourself repeating a pattern you swore you'd healed?

    In this episode, I share what surfaced when I found myself back in an old loop—
    and what shifted when I chose presence over performance.

    If your nervous system still clings to urgency,
    even after all the inner work…

    This conversation is for you.

    Quick links:

    Join Rooted Capacity™ → https://bit.ly/rootedcapacity

    DM me the word "pattern" on Instagram or shoot me an email

    → @coachrachelfernandez

    → rachel@naturalwaymama.com

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    20 mins
  • 127 // The Matriarch Memos: When Meeting Their Needs Feels Hard (& How to Stop Hating Yourself for It)
    Oct 31 2025

    If meeting your kids' needs feels heavy—or even sends you to a dark place—this is your reminder: you're not broken. You're spent. In this short voice note episode, I'm sharing what it really means when life feels "too much," and why meeting your nervous system's needs is the first step to healing.

    WORK WITH ME:

    💬 DM me on Instagram or email me the word ROOTED to learn more about Rooted Capacity™—my 6-month container to help you expand without burning out.

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    Inside, you'll discover what it really takes to restore your nervous system, rebuild capacity, and finally live, lead, and mother from overflow.

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    11 mins
  • 126 // When You're Holding It Together But Boiling Inside
    Oct 29 2025

    If you're the woman who can hold it together like a champ — keep your cool, stay patient, never blow up — but inside, you're simmering with resentment, frustration, or exhaustion… this episode is for you.

    In today's episode, we unpack:

    • What's really happening in your nervous system when you bottle emotions

      Why your body can't thrive in a state of internal pressure

    • How to stop labeling life as a "hard season" and start expanding your capacity to feel joy again

    You weren't made to just manage life. You were made to delight in it.

    GET SUPPORT:

    Want support building your internal capacity to hold what God's asking of you — without burning out? DM me on Instagram or email me the word "ROOTED" and I'll send you the details for joining Rooted Capacity™ at the founding member rate.

    Instagram: @coachrachelfernandez

    Email: rachel@naturalwaymama.com

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    Inside these short, power-packed episodes, you'll discover a new way forward—one rooted in biology, biblical design, and body-based leadership that actually feels like peace.

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    18 mins
  • 125 // The Matriarch Memos - I Thought It Was ADHD But Really It Was My Trauma Response
    Oct 25 2025

    In this quick Matriarch Memo, Rachel shares a personal story about how what looked like ADHD-fueled procrastination was actually something deeper—a stress loop that felt productive but was silently draining her.

    If you've ever told yourself "I work better under pressure," this is for you.

    → Rooted Capacity is open now at the founding member rate.
    DM or email Rachel the word ROOTED to get all the details and lock in your spot at the lowest price it will ever be offered.

    DM Rachel on Instagram: @coachrachelfernandez

    Email Rachel: rachel@naturalwaymama.com

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    11 mins
  • 124 // Addicted to Stress to Get Things Done? The Hidden Costs of High-Functioning Motherhood
    Oct 23 2025

    You've mastered the art of doing it all—juggling kids, work, home, and a million mental tabs.

    But if you've ever caught yourself saying, "I just work better under pressure" or "Stress keeps me going," this episode will challenge the very system you've come to rely on.

    In this episode, we unpack the real cost of running on stress, why your body might be addicted to the buzz, and how high-functioning motherhood can mask deeper burnout.

    Inside this episode:
    – Why stress feels like a superpower (until your body says otherwise)
    – The biological cost of being constantly "on"
    – How stress affects your parenting, peace, and physical health
    – What becomes possible when you build from safety and overflow

    If you're ready to kick butt without the stress as your motivator…

    → Email or DM the word ROOTED to @coachrachelfernandez on Instagram or email for details on Rooted Capacity, my 6-month restoration framework for high-functioning women.

    Email me: rachel@naturalwaymama.com

    DM me on Instagram: @coachrachelfernandez

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    24 mins
  • 123 // Why Rest Still Feels Like Work For High-Functioning Moms
    Oct 16 2025

    You're resting.
    You're doing less.
    You're trying to recharge.

    But your body still feels… heavy.
    Your mind still spins.
    And rest isn't restoring you the way it used to.

    If you're a high-functioning mom navigating motherhood, marriage, and business as a female entrepreneur—this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air.

    We're unpacking the hidden reason you're still tired even when you rest—and the missing link your nervous system needs to feel safe and expand beyond regulation.

    💌 Want support building the capacity to feel restored—not just rested?
    Rooted Capacity is now open at the Founding Member's rate.
    Spots are limited and designed for deep, personal guidance.

    DM me on Instagram or Email Me the word "ROOTED" for details

    No push. No pressure. Just a path that works with your biology, not against it.

    Connect with Rachel:

    Instagram: @coachrachelfernandez

    Email: rachel@naturalwaymama.com

    Inside this episode, you'll hear about:
    • Why rest often makes the overwhelm feel worse
    • How nervous system dysregulation blocks restoration
    • What your biology might be asking for instead of "more self-care"
    • And how to shift from depleted to deeply resourced

    📌 This is for the woman who is done performing peace and ready to embody it.

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    17 mins
  • 122 // 3 Ways Your Body Is Rejecting the Life You Prayed For
    Oct 7 2025

    As an ambitious mom who loves Jesus and also has big dreams, you've probably found yourself wondering…

    "Why does this life I prayed so hard for feel so heavy?"

    In today's episode, I'm breaking down 3 subtle but powerful ways your body is rejecting the life you were called to carry—and why that's not a sign of failure, but a wake-up call.

    If you've ever:

    • Pushed through burnout "for the Kingdom"

    • Craved peace but can't stop moving

    • Felt disconnected even while doing "all the right things"

    …then this episode is for you.

    We're talking about:

    • The hidden burnout cycle that high-capacity Christian moms normalize

    • How nervous system dysregulation blocks peace, joy, and presence in motherhood

    • Why busyness isn't always obedience—and how to reconnect to biblical truth about your body and calling

    This is for the ambitious mom who wants to steward her health and her calling with clarity, peace, and intention.

    Mentioned in the Episode:
    → My 6-month coaching experience: Rooted Capacity™ — for faith-led women ready to rebuild from the inside out
    → DM the word ROOTED on Instagram or email me the word to learn more.

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    17 mins
  • 121 // The Matriarch Memos: I Needed Minerals Not Motivation
    Oct 3 2025

    A quick personal drop-in from my kitchen table—because the truth is, the thing I thought was a mindset problem?

    It was something else entirely.

    If you've been praying for clarity, energy, or peace—and it still feels like you're spinning… press play.

    This one's short, but it might just change the way you see everything.

    ✴️ DM me the word MOTIVATE to get your next step toward more capacity and less chaos.

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    9 mins