The Self Love Podcast by Love, Maaden

April was tough. For me, it’s a month of joy and celebration that was also marked by significant loss this year. I am still feeling a bit disoriented as I navigate grief and overwhelm, while still finding gratitude in God’s blessings and in recognizing the miracle of each new day. I am learning to be more present, less perfect, and even more tethered to God in this season. And will continue to wat...

Spring has sprung. The rain showers are pouring, the cherry blossoms are blooming, our Savior has risen, and the season of birthday celebrations is rolling in at our house. It’s a beautiful time. Thank you—by the way—for the love on my birthday; it really filled me up. I woke up on my birthday amazed by the fact that I am an adult in her forties. It’s not like I didn’t see it coming, but it’s just...

I love the springtime. For most of my life, I’ve been excited about spring in anticipation of my birthday. I am big on my birthday. And while spring birthday season is still very much a thing for all the members of our household, it’s not the sole reason for my excitement. My excitement grows from a lot of the same feelings you are likely feeling — the anticipation of more sunshine, the lifting of...

If you know about my journey to motherhood, how it was clouded by loss, seasoned with tears, and suffocated by moments of hopelessness, then you can only imagine the intensity of my joy when our daughter was born. That intensity often comes into play in my relationship with her now as she grows into a little person. Like so many mothers, I want to smother her with my love, to shield and protect he...

Our friendships are some of the most intimate and healing relationships we can have. Our friends love us, support us, understand us, and help heal us. In my seasons of loss and grief, it’s my friends who hugged me tight, forced me to laugh, and cracked open my heart with their own vulnerability. Still, and knowing all of this, the deeper we get into our careers, families, and daily lives, we find...

2023 got out of here like she stole something! Sheesh . I traveled down a rabbit hole of internet “research,” trying to understand why we all seem to feel like time is moving faster than ever before. Of course, everybody and their momma has a theory—from the end-of-the-days to collective post-pandemic PTSD. There are scientific studies that say it's linked to our diminishing ability to process vis...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit lovemaaden.substack.com *Surprise!* It’s a bonus episode. We’ve promised long enough, and it’s finally time that we turn the spotlight on our friend and sound engineer, Marcus aka DJ SupaFlyTNT. He join us in front of the sound board this week and let’s us ask all the questions – including what he’s loving or leaving! LOL. Learn why he'...

NOTE: We lost audio this week and had to use a work around, so there’s an echo and the overall sound quality is diminished, but the content was too good not to share. We appreciate the grace, and hope that the episode still encourages and entertains you! Hey Yall Hey! We’re back for another heart-to-heart as we wrap up Season 7. And we’re dedicating our season finale episode to joy, laughter, and...

Hey girl, hey! Welcome back, y'all. We’re rounding out season 7 with some important topics to explore, especially during the holidays (namely, grace and forgiveness). But first, we have to talk to about how we’ve been and what we’re loving and/or leaving. In this week’s "Love It or Leave It" segment, I have a superior alternative to the uber-popular Stanley tumbler for all our girls who want to st...

Hey girl, hey! Welcome back to another heart-to-heart session with your favorite co-hosts. We've missed you, and we can't wait to share the good vibes of Season 7: Episode 8 – 'Tis The Season. As always, we open with come love it or leave it moments. I'm feeling these Jalapeno Ranch potato chips by Ruffles they have just a hint of spice, and are a nice little crunchy snack. And Tennille shared tha...

Hey friend, hey! Welcome to Episode 7 of Season 7 of The Self Love Podcast by Love, Maaden, "Take Off The Cape." We're setting the table around the scriptural truth in Psalm 4:8, declaring God as our peaceful sanctuary and the source of rest, especially when societal pressures move us to don the invisible cape of "superwomen." The weight of being everything to everyone is a burden generations of w...

Hey friend, hey! Welcome to a new week. This week’s episode, "Solitude, Not Isolation," is an extension of the subscriber-only essay I posted on lovemaaden.substack.com, titled The Magic of Me Time. The essay delves into the transformative power of solitude, the practice of intentional quiet time, how creative pursuits can enhance our "me time," and the red flags to watch out for as we navigate th...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit lovemaaden.substack.com Hey friend, hey! Welcome to Season 7, Episode 4 of The Self Love Podcast by Love, Maaden – "The Relationships Episode." This episode is exclusively for our paid subscribers. (Yes, you!) If you want to catch the full scoop, you can become a paid subscriber for just $5 a month over at lovemaaden.substack.com to get...

Hey friend, hey! Hope you’re feeling warm and cozy as we get ready to welcome Novmber and the holiday season. This week, we're diving into something we all need more of right now – peace. Welcome to Season 7, Episode 3 of The Self Love Podcast by Love, Maaden – The ABCs of Peace. If you've read my essay, "Peace Is The Real Flex," in my newsletter, The Self Love Letter (you can sign up on Substack...

Hey Y'all, Hey! Welcome to Season 7, Episode 2 of The Self Love Podcast by Love, Maaden – How To Hope. This week gets deep, so you might want to keep some tissues handy. We're diving into the topic of hope, a subject I've explored many times before, and this time, we're bringing you some practical agreements to share within our community. Naturally, we kick things off by catching up and sharing wh...

Season 7: Episode 1 - "Habitual Healer" Intro Segment: Hey Girl Hey * The hosts warmly greet each other and their listeners. * They briefly catch up on current events and set the stage for the episode. Segment 1: Love It or Leave It * Both hosts share what they're currently loving or ready to leave behind this week, providing personal insights into their lives. Segment 2: Setting The Table - Maade...

Intro Segment: Hey Girl Hey * Maaden + Tennille greet each other and their listeners and catch up on current events and life updates from the summer. Segment 1: Love It or Leave It * The hosts share what they're currently loving or feeling ready to leave behind from their recent experiences. Segment 2: Setting The Table - Maaden * Maaden introduces the guiding scripture for today's episode: Prover...

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