Unveiled with Anne Teagarden

Sex is more than just a physical need for our men. It affects every area of their lives.  And - it's great for us women, too! :) This is information from chapter 6 of the book, For Women Only, by Shaunti Feldhahn. The Orgasm Course for women: https://sheilawraygregoire.thinkific.com/courses/the-orgasm-course?ref=7c2dcb The Orgasm Course – Husband Edition https://sheilawraygregoire.thinkific.c...

Surprisingly, most men want to provide for their families and feel a deep need and burden to do so, regardless of their wives' income. This is based on the research done by Shaunti Feldhahn for her book, For Women Only.  This episode discusses chapter 5 of the book. 

Does your husband every walk away in the middle of a disagreement or refuse to talk? Does he tell you he doesn't know what he's thinking or that he needs to time to veg and think about nothing?  These are all covered in this episode based on chapter 4 of For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn.

My life turned upside down this past week with some unexpected events. I share some of my struggles and thoughts in going through a time like this. This is raw sharing. :)  I'm thankful that no matter what life throws at us, God is always with us!

If you believe in your husband and he knows you believe in him, he can slay dragons! We have a great opportunity to help our husbands reach their full potential.  They need us to be their cheerleaders!  This week I discuss chapter 3 of the book, "For Women Only: What You Need to Know About the Inner Lives of Men" by Shaunti Feldhahn.

This is the third part of our series, "What are Men Thinking?" based on the book, "For Women Only: What You Need to Know About the Inner Lives of Men" by Shaunti Feldhahn.  This episode discusses the second half of chapter 2: "Your Love is Not Enough."   Why don't our husbands feel respected by us?  We don't mean to disrespect them. How can we help them feel respected and break out...

This is the second part of our series, "What are Men Thinking?" based on the book, "For Women Only: What You Need to Know About the Inner Lives of Men" by Shaunti Feldhahn.  This episode discusses the first half of chapter 2: "Your Love is Not Enough."  Our men crave to be respected more than to feel loved.  What does that look like in practical application? Shaunti outlines 6 ways...

What are men thinking? Men and women are so different! Author Shaunti Feldhahn has surveyed thousands of men to understand men and how they think. She put it all together in her book, “For Women Only: What You Need To Know About the Inner Lives of Men.” I will be going through the information in this book over the next two months. It’s so helpful to understanding our husbands better! Today’s episo...

We need to love ourselves before we can fully love others well. Guarding our thoughts is the first step. Continuing our discussion of mindsets - what are your mindsets about yourself?  It's time to identify negative ones and then use the three R's of Jon Acuff to change them to positive ones: Retire, Replace, Repeat. 

Are you feeling stuck in your life and relationships?  What are you thinking about?  It could be your mindsets that are holding you back. Change your mindset and thoughts and change the outcome.  Your thinking may be stuck in a rut leading down a negative path.   Some of this episode discusses Fixed vs. Growth Mindset based on the book Mindsets , by Carol Dweck, Ph. D.   S...

When you feel alone, afraid, depressed, look up. God sees you. God hears you. God knows what you are going through.  He may be the only one who understands, but he does.

Have you ever said, "He makes me so mad!!!!" or something similar? Or "It's your fault that...."  We love to lay blame on others. Why? How does it affect our relationship?

It’s so easy to get offended over minor things that seem major at the time. But offense drives a wedge between us and the ones we love. Let’s become unoffendable! Scripture Verses: James 2:13,  Proverbs 19:11, Proverbs 17:9, Proverbs 17:14, Luke 6:28, Ecclesiastes 10:4 Questions - email me at anne@synergiamm.com

Self-pity is a common temptation and robs us of joy, peace and power. I find it's my biggest trap I fall into! We can learn to recognize it and reject it and choose thankfulness instead.  Scriptures referenced: Proverbs 17:22, James 4:7, Philippians 4:13, Philippians 4:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, James 1:2, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 13, Psalm 43:5  Song “His Eye is on the Sparrow” https://www.you...

It's so hard to work out problems when we're sure we're right! Well, sometimes we are, but not always. And even when we are, do we have to "Be right?" Insisting we are "right" blocks communication and problem solving.  Scriptures referenced: Proverbs 12:15, Proverbs 16:25, Proverbs 18:17, Proverbs 21:2

Are you looking forward or backward?  Our past mistakes can haunt us and make us dislike ourselves. Our husband's past mistakes can keep us looking at him through the lens of the past. Unforgiveness can eat away at us from the inside out. The past is the past. Leave it there and look toward what God is doing now and in your future.  Scriptures cited: Philippians 3:13-15 , 2 Corinthians 5...

I often get frustrated when my ideals aren't my reality. I try harder and harder to make them happen.  I don't like letting go of "my" plans.  But this creates frustration and disappointment. My plans and ideals are good. Why should I have to let them go?  To get free.  Letting go of "my" plans and ideals in favor of God's vision and plans, is freeing! His are better anyway.&nb...

Why do we complain?  Is it helpful or does it hold us back?  Be empowered by embracing gratitude and joy instead!

This is a short two minute bonus episode to share the real life story of me overcoming self-doubt after writing the episode on Letting Go of Self-Doubt. 

We sometimes doubt our own abilities for success which can hold us back and make us give up.  But our confidence is in God, not ourselves. I struggle with this issue myself. Join me as we look at it a new way.    Main verse: Philippians 4:13

Do you feel weighed down and exhausted? You want to soar through life, but how?   What are the things that are holding us down that we could let go of in order to soar on Eagle's Wings?  Join me for the intro to a whole series on "Letting Go...to Soar!" It's time to get your wings and fly! Guiding verses: Isaiah 40:31 and Hebrews 12:1-2

What do you DO during the Waiting Place?  It's hard to sit and do nothing. This episode discusses what to do and what NOT to do.

Often we find ourselves in "The Waiting Place" (term borrowed from Dr. Seuss.)  We are waiting for God to act or something to change. It's a frustrating place to be. So how do we get through that time? Join me as I continue the story of our infertility and adoption.   If you'd like to ask my anything or attend our January 20th live seminar for free, email me at anne@synergiamm.com....

Sometimes life hands us huge disappointments that we don't know how to handle. In this episode, I outline three steps to overcoming those big disappointments in life.

When life hits hard and you don't know where to turn or what to do, start with praising God and see what happens!  (Enjoy my dog, Bingley, "praising" at the end! LOL)