From Chaos to Calm: 5 Simple Ways to Reduce Stress in Your Home (w/ Elizabeth Andreyevskiy) - "Best of" Ep. 67

Feeling overwhelmed, reactive, or just plain exhausted in your parenting journey? You’re not alone—parenting can be one of the most stressful, emotionally charged roles we ever take on. But what if simple, doable habits could restore peace and patience to your life… starting today?

In this “best of” episode, host Catherine sits down with stress coach and mother of four, Elizabeth Andrejewski, to uncover 5 Simple Habits That Will Reduce Stress in Your Parenting. Elizabeth, host of the Emotionally Healthy Legacy podcast, brings firsthand wisdom from her years juggling daily chaos, mom guilt, and that all-too-familiar “mom rage.” Her mission? To equip Christian moms and dads with practical strategies for emotional wellness—rooted in faith and free from unnecessary guilt.

Key Habits & Insights from this Episode:

• Start Your Day With Intention, Not Chaos: Elizabeth shares how waking up just a bit earlier than your kids—using that time for prayer, journaling, and stillness—can radically change your reactions for the entire day. “If I skip more than a day, oh, it’s showing up for me big time…I notice that I’m a lot more agitated and short and snappy with my family,” she says.
• Journaling as a Lifeline: Processing your emotions on paper (as a prayer to God!) provides a safe, biblical way to release frustration before it spills over onto your loved ones. Catherine points out, “Journaling started a whole new life for me, actually.”
• Break Up With Your Phone: Overstimulation and distraction from constant notifications contribute massively to stress and impatience. Elizabeth reveals the science-backed benefits of disabling notifications and setting app limits—plus the generational example you set for your children.
• Say “No” to Over-Scheduling: Creating intentional whitespace in your family’s life isn’t selfish; it’s soul care. Both Catherine and Elizabeth discuss how relentless busyness—fueled by people-pleasing and fear of missing out—steals joy and connection.
• Ask for (and Accept) Support: God created us for community. Whether it’s a spouse, older child, or an elder in your church, learning to ask for help is not weakness—it’s wise stewardship of your mental, emotional, and spiritual health.

Peppered with vulnerable anecdotes, humor, and a comforting reminder that even Jesus withdrew for rest and prayer, this conversation is a balm for weary, overloaded parents. You’ll walk away with not just ideas, but actionable changes you can implement immediately—no fancy resources required. As Elizabeth affirms, “Nobody benefits if you’re running empty…no one suffers when you’re restored and present.”

Favorite Moments:

• Elizabeth describing her “little propeller” toddler and how real-life stress pushed her to her vocation.
• Catherine’s revelation about journaling through loss—and how it birthed a new calling.
• Practical tech hacks, healthy boundary-setting, and the liberating insight that “feeling the guilt and doing it anyway” is sometimes the most spirit-led, loving path you can take as a parent.

Are you ready to replace chaos with calm and lead your family from a place of peace, not pressure? Tune in for perspective, practical tips, and permission to care for yourself as you steward your children’s hearts.

Guest bio:
Elizabeth Andrejewski is a certified stress coach for Christian moms, mother of four, and host of the Emotionally Healthy Legacy podcast. She is passionate about helping women break unhealthy cycles, lower daily stress, and create lives that reflect God’s peace.

Links and Resources:

• Listen to the Emotionally Healthy Legacy podcast
• Learn more about this podcast and receive Catherine’s free ebook, Beyond the Lies: Uncovering Five Myths Our Culture Spreads to Mothers
• God is Good, But This Isn’t published at inCourage
• Take Heart: 100 Devotions To Seeing God When Life’s Not Okay

Ready to experience less stress and more peace in your parenting? Don’t miss this wisdom-packed conversation—it just might be the br