I used to teach an entire class on procrastination, because from time to time we are all subject to it’s relentless grasp! The goal is not to prevent it entirely, but instead learn how to manage it. I have narrowed…
How Embracing Your Brokenness Can Lead to Greater Healing || with Toni Collier
Toni Collier is a Hope Coach, author of Brave Enough to Be Broken and the founder of Broken Crayons Still Color, an international women’s ministry that helps women process their brokenness and reclaim hope. Her passion is to show women that they can…
Progress Principle: COMPASSION || Growth Spurt
I used to think that the only way I could change myself was by being hard on myself. This led to a lot of self-criticism, as I tried to achieve very high expectations, and did not work well for me….
Three Big Ways You Can Feel Like Yourself Every Day
With the benefit of hindsight on my side, I can look back and see a stark contrast between the way I felt after my third child was born, and the way I felt after my fourth child was born. As…
Current Self Care, Dance Class, Getting Up Before My Kids, My Favorite Homemade Treat, and Managing New Feelings of Anxiety || Messy Middle March 2023
This monthly series features an episode sharing my recent highs and lows, how my habits are going, a Do Something List update, plus what I’m loving lately and my commitments for the upcoming month. I hope this glimpse into my…
Keys to Overcoming Conflict and Healing Connection for Couples || with Trevor Hanson
Every relationship deals with conflict, just in different ways. Some are avoidant, while others are confrontational. Some are constantly simmering, while others are explosive. Our guest today is therapist Trevor Hanson. Not only does he want to help us reframe…
How do you get into photography? || with Kylie Pond
Is there something that has made you think other people can do that, but not me? This is part of a monthly series to convince you otherwise. These episodes feature real women from this community who are answering the question “How…
“How can I prioritize what matters to me when I have an under-supportive spouse?” || Coaching call with Emily
Emily is a mother of 6 struggling to juggle the various demands of her life, including finding time for herself to pursue higher education. What started off as a surface level issue of finding the time and focus for her…
Self Respect > Self Love
I once had a workshop attendee ask me about self-love, and I answered honestly. I don’t always love every part of myself, but I do respect myself. This is a different attitude than what was initially more popular when About…
Ways to Get Over Perfectionism in the Bedroom || with Emily Nagoski
Quick disclaimer! While not explicit, the topic we are covering today is adult in nature. Those who typically listen with kids around may consider putting in earbuds instead. Over the last 6+ years talking about perfectionism on this blog and…
