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…
Progress Principle: CURIOSITY || Growth Spurt
Today I want to talk about curiosity, but I first have to address our desire for certainty. We tend to want straightforward, black-and-white, prescriptions for the ‘right’ way to be. But what happens when things inevitably don’t work out the…
An Alternative to Block-Scheduling || How to Plan Your Day by Rhythms
A few years ago I got really interested in block planning after seeing the success that some other influential people were having with this way of scheduling their days. For a while I found it helpful, until real life started…
New Baby Birth Story, Creating my Official DSL, Bedtime Routine Hack, my Favorite Room in the House, Adjusting as a Family of 7! || Messy Middle January 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…
“How can I create a spiritual practice that feels aligned with both my current season and shifting spiritual life?” || Coaching Call with Heather
Has your spiritual life shifted the last few years? You’re not alone. And while that can be beautiful (and of course challenging), it also poses some logistical challenges. Including: what can a personal spiritual practice look like for me now….
HOW DO YOU do things that scare you? || with Michelle Cox
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 to Better Handle Conflict, Even as a Former People Pleaser || with Kwame Christian
After 15 years of marriage, I was reflecting on the conflict between my husband Brad and I, and it’s not what you might expect. Our problem was a lack of conflict due to our people pleasing tendencies. With awareness, time,…
Bodies Change || Growth Spurt
Often at the beginning of a new year we are bombarded with the messaging that we need to change our bodies in a very specific way. I want to dive into that a little bit today, but know that this…
