Healthy + Thriving Relationships

SERIES: Crushin' Anxiety Definition of Anxiety:  anxiety is what we feel when we are worried, tense, or afraid. Particularly about things that are about to happen, or which we think could happen in the future.  We all feel anxious sometimes. But it's about how we respond that will determine if we "suffer" from it.  This whole series we've talked through what to do when Anxiety attac...

Gordon is the king of celebrations and making a girl feel special.  Ever since we began dating all those years ago he has done something to make the day special.  Does it always have to be a BIG event? No. Should he just do nothing? Well, no ;)  It's just about doing something - ya man's gotta put in some work! Ok, Ladies too...sometimes ;) Maybe you want to do something you just ha...

SERIES: Crushin' Anxiety We all feel anxious sometimes. But it's about how we respond that will determine if we "suffer" from it. Because God is good, He gives us step-by-step instructions on how to handle our anxieties (so good!). Paul says the first thing we need to do when we start feeling anxious is to remember where we place our hope, which is in Jesus and the future He's promising.  The...

SERIES: Crushin’ Anxiety We all feel anxious sometimes. But it's about how we respond that will determine if we "suffer" from it.  Because God is good, He gives us step-by-step instructions on how to handle our anxieties (so good!). Paul says the first thing we need to do when we start feeling anxious is to remember where we place our hope.  But there's a second thing we also need to do...

SERIES: Crushin’ Anxiety Do you ever feel anxious? Or fearful?  Well, you're not alone. One study revealed that 40 Million Americans currently have an Anxiety Disorder. We get it! Statistics can be overwhelming, but they prove where our culture is at right now. And our "go-to" response to ease our worries isn't helping. Cures like numbing out on XYZ,  just aren't working.  So, how d...

SERIES: Goals Getaway Most Resolutions, Dreams, and Goals fail .  Simply because most of us go about it all wrong.  Today we discuss how to set up goals that actually work and set you up for success. See MORE resources @ TarahandGordon.com

SERIES: Goals Getaway Married Friends: Do you ever feel disconnected in your marriage? Your family?  Do you ever notice that you’re not on the same page?  Are you constantly fighting about how you should spend your time, your money, or even how to raise your kids? Single Friends: Does your life ever feel like a treadmill?  You’re active and busy and working really hard, but you aren...

SERIES: Boundaries Uncovering Your “Yes” in a World of Opportunity The rise in technology over the last 30 years has led to tons of change, but not all for the better.  Our social and communication skills have both decreased, not to mention an increase in miscommunication. We are addicted to overstimulation and overspending (Have to buy the latest ____). And don't get us started on what it's...

SERIES: Boundaries Uncovering Your “Yes” in a World of Opportunity Studies show that money is one of the #1 causes of extreme stress & anxiety in our country. We are in severe debt, not to mention the rising cost of living. OY. Here's the good news! The difference between surviving vs. thriving or anxiety vs. peace in relation to money doesn't necessarily have to do with how much you make but...

SERIES: Boundaries Uncovering Your “Yes” in a World of Opportunity See MORE resources @ TarahandGordon.com

SERIES: Boundaries Uncovering Your “Yes” in a World of Opportunity See MORE resources @ TarahandGordon.com

SERIES: Boundaries Uncovering Your “Yes” in a World of Opportunity Our culture is exhausted. Emotionally, physically, mentally & spiritually. We don’t know how to rest. We don’t know how to work. We have no "balance" between work & rest. So, what do we do? See MORE resources @ TarahandGordon.com  See MORE resources @ TarahandGordon.com

SERIES: Boundaries Uncovering Your “Yes” in a World of Opportunity F.R.I.E.N.D.S We want the ideal from this 90's sitcom, but just don't know how to get the real thing.  Many of our friendships these days are non-committal and disloyal.  We have difficult conversations via text rather than in person. And let's not even touch on how much gossip and slander are considered normal. And often...

SERIES: Boundaries Uncovering Your “Yes” in a World of Opportunity Maneuvering an adult relationship with parents can be difficult - from unsolicited advice and enabling to a complete absence of their presence. There's often a lack of boundaries somewhere in the relationship that leads to conflict and tension. So, how do we set boundaries around this relationship that help make it thrive? See MORE...

SERIES: Boundaries Uncovering Your “Yes” in a World of Opportunity Have you ever felt disconnected from your spouse? Maybe sometimes you feel like you're in it alone? Many married people go about life living like roommates or even experienced the hurt of unfaithfulness in the marriage. Oftentimes the extreme feelings of bitterness, resentment, or contempt that result lead us or even others to beli...

SERIES: Boundaries Uncovering Your “Yes” in a World of Opportunity We are surrounded possibly more than ever by toxic/unhealthy relationships. The results aren't good: 1) we're lonely and stressed, 2) our mental, physical, and emotional health is deteriorating, and 3) anxiety and depression have spiked!  These are personal results from relationships gone wrong.  So, how do we protect wha...

SERIES: Men + Women How to Come Together as Male and Female Over the course of this series, we've discussed our core differences, the intrinsic value that each of us brings to the table,  and how each of us is wired uniquely. The big question we've been asking (and answering) has been,  how do we love each other better as men and women? What is it that men really want? And what do women...

SERIES: Men + Women How to Come Together as Male and Female This series has 2 Arcs. The 1st Arc, which we've been in this whole series, is all about the principles. The 2nd Arc, which we'll jump into today, is about practicalities. Why are women so complicated?  Why do men just not get it?   It may seem there is no logic or reasoning behind the madness of why communication can be so diff...

SERIES: Men + Women How to Come Together as Male and Female God desired for us to love each other well but…It feels like Men + Women are at War with each other. Where did this war begin?  We blame each other for the bad things we do as men + women.  Who’s fault is it anyway? Who started this eternal fight? And why do we do the horrible things we do as men, and as women? All questions, we...

SERIES: Men + Women How to Come Together as Male and Female The first step in loving each other well as men + women is accepting that we are different, but equally valued by God (Pt. 1 in this series). The next step is to understand what those core differences are.   Ladies: What do you long for deeply? What question do you hope to find an answer to in the fight for "equality?" Join the conve...

SERIES: Men + Women How to Come Together as Male and Female The first step in loving each other well as men + women is accepting that we are different, but equally valued by God (Pt. 1 in this series). The next step is to understand what those core differences are.   Men, we're coming at you first!  We'll tackle topics like what's a man's core fear? What do they intrinsically long for? W...

SERIES: Men + Women How to Come Together as Male and Female God desired for us to love each other well but…it feels like Men and Women are at war with each other. So, how do we love each other better as men and women?  This series has 2 Arcs. The 1st Arc is about the core principles of who we are as Men + Women. While the  2nd Arc is about practical things like how we see the world and w...

How to Enjoy Every Season of Life Our Secret to Finding Contentment in Every Stage of Life When I (Tarah) started this online business, I didn’t know that it would take me 3+ years to even get it barely off the ground. It's changed a lot since those days. Now it's the 2 of us and we are still in the early stages of our business. You could say we are a “micro startup.” And the waiting isn’t fun.&nb...

SERIES: Healthy + Thriving Dating Ancient Wisdom in a Modern Context. Isn't if funny how dating can sometimes go down the drain after marriage?  We get it.  Life gets busy, especially when you add kids to the mix.  But to set yourself up for long term happiness and connection, we have to spend time together.  Maybe we have dating all backwards?  Could it be that it's more...

SERIES: Healthy + Thriving Dating Ancient Wisdom in a Modern Context. Healthy and thriving dating is all about setting yourselves up for great success in marriage.  Because for most of us, marriage is the ultimate goal.  But when is comes to sex and dating, we couldn't be farther away from marital success.  Cultures way of preparing us is setting us up for hurt, disappointment, and...