From tantrums to shutdowns, kids respond to stress in powerful ways. Learn how fight, flight, and freeze show up in children, and a few simple strategies to help them cope.

Back-to-school and fall routines can bring big stress for moms. In this episode, learn how the fight, flight, and freeze responses show up in everyday life — and discover two simple ways to reset and find calm.   Sign up for additional resources on motherhood, mental health, and parenting at: aidamaravillas.com

Motherhood can be beautiful—but it can also feel lonely, heavy, and overwhelming. In this heartfelt episode, Aida shares how to recognize the signs of depression, why they can be easy to overlook, and how faith and support can help you find light again. You’ll hear reflections on the emotional toll of different seasons of motherhood, how our faith plays a role in healing, and what practical steps you can take if you’re struggling. Because wellness doesn’t mean pretending everything is fine—it means being honest, reaching out, and remembering that hope is never lost. Need support? Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Sign up for additional resources on motherhood, mental health, and parenting at: aidamaravillas.com

In this episode, we’re diving into something that often gets overlooked—how stress and anxiety can show up in our kids.   We often talk about how we feel as moms, but the truth is, our kids are navigating a lot too. From school pressures to home expectations, their little bodies and minds can carry more than we realize. I share real-life examples of how stress and anxiety can present in kids—not always as big emotions, but sometimes as stomachaches, irritability, or trouble sleeping.   We’ll talk about what to look for, how to respond with curiosity instead of comparison, and ways to help our kids name what they’re feeling so they can start to manage it. Plus, I’ll give you three practical takeaways you can start using today.   Because when we tune in to what our kids are feeling, we help them feel seen—and that’s a powerful first step.   You can sign up for additional resources on motherhood, mental health, and parenting at: aidamaravillas.com

We often use “stress” and “anxiety” interchangeably, but they’re not the same—and understanding the difference can change how we care for ourselves.    In this episode, I share a personal story that helped me tune in to how my body was responding to stress and reflect on how anxiety lingers in our thoughts long after the moment has passed. Especially as moms, we push through so much without realizing how it affects us.    Let’s talk about recognizing what we’re feeling, naming it, and taking small steps toward wellness—one breath, one moment at a time.   Sign up for additional resources on motherhood, mental health, and parenting at: aidamaravillas.com

Before the classroom, there was you. In this episode, I reflect on graduation season and the quiet, powerful ways we teach our kids every day—through car rides, late-night talks, and the messy moments in life.    I’ll share some personal stories from graduations past, both as an educator and a parent, and explore how the most influential teaching doesn’t always happen at school.    If you're celebrating a milestone with your child this year, this episode is a reminder that your behind-the-scenes work matters—a lot.   You can download a self-care planner and sign up for additional resources on motherhood, mental health, and parenting at: aidamaravillas.com    

Motherhood comes with nonstop changes—and stress is part of the journey. In this episode, I’m sharing how becoming a mom shifted my perspective on what’s “normal” when it comes to stress and why self-care is such an important (and often overlooked) way to manage our needs as moms. I talk about my early days as a new mom, feeling isolated, and how my experience with my second daughter helped me realize how experience shifted my perspective.  We’ll also dive into the difference between coping with stress and self-care, and why taking care of yourself before things get overwhelming can make all the difference. If you’re navigating stress in your current season of motherhood, this one’s for you. You can download a self-care planner and sign up for additional resources on motherhood, mental health, and parenting at: aidamaravillas.com

Mental health isn’t just about avoiding stress—it’s about how we care for our whole selves. In this episode, we explore how ignoring our mental, physical, and emotional needs can impact us—and our kids.  We also explore why self-awareness, resilience, and self-compassion are essential for moms, and how small shifts can make a big difference in your home and beyond because our needs matter too. Sign up for additional resources on motherhood, mental health, and parenting at: aidamaravillas.com

Have you struggled with feeling emotionally drained, unworthy, or overwhelmed? Today’s episode emphasizes that tears and vulnerability are valid and underlying feelings may reflect deeper, unspoken pain while considering how our motherhood journey starts at different places, childhood wounds can impact parenting, and community matters.   You can sign up for additional resources on motherhood, mental health, and parenting at: aidamaravillas.com

Do you struggle with loneliness and a lack of community on your motherhood journey? Today we take a moment to reflect on our introduction to motherhood, the need for community, and acknowledge any painful parts of our story as we close with a blessing.  I invite you to be part of this community. You can sign up for additional resources on motherhood and wellness at aidamaravillas.com

Mom’s Way to Wellness is a heartfelt space where the journey of motherhood meets mental wellness and generational well-being through a biblical lens. Each episode dives into honest conversations about taking care of your mental and emotional health. We talk about things like anxiety, burnout, healing from past wounds, and how it all impacts our parenting. We can break cycles for a better future. Whether you’re a new mom, a seasoned parent, or simply navigating your own well-being, this podcast offers support, insight, and real stories to remind you—you’re not alone. You can connect with Aida to receive resources and insights on motherhood, parenting, and mental health at https://aidamaravillas.com.----more----