Becoming Fully You with Lou | for Christian women ready to step into their most fruitful life

This week, I am taking you through the four ways God has disrupted my prayer life! From feeling stuck and anxious, yet looking discerning, to freedom in conversation and the courage to move.

I sit down with Wendy Mann to talk about faith, disappointment, calling , and learning to follow Jesus when life hasn't unfolded as expected. After spending many years in Bedford, Wendy recently made the surprising move to Northern Ireland, stepping into a new season of trusting God's leading, learning that He is a good shepherd We discuss: • Why followers of Jesus are "hardwired to e...

Many of the women that I work with find themselves concerned about the topic of calling. They don't want to look selfish or be following after their own heart. The thing is, we've confused this and made it more complicated than it is. Here is a small snippet of thinkng around one of the most popular concerns - is it even biblical?

Have you ever felt caught between wanting to become all God created you to be… and feeling afraid of being “too much”? In this episode, I sit down with Jojo Kearney (@thrivewithjojo) in a raw, unedited conversation exploring courage, authenticity, identity, self-expression, and what it means to stop shrinking yourself to fit other people’s expectations. Together we unpack: • the pressure many wome...

This is for you if: You've got dreams and promises that feel inconvenient to step into right now. The timing doesn't make sense. It feels too chaotic, too flooded. But what if this is your "step in" moment? I'm stepping into the book of Joshua with you today, with notes from a recent preach and stories from my current reality We're at the Jordan River. It's flooded. C...

Who do we become when life throws a plot twist? Not the big, dramatic ones. The small, inconvenient, ordinary disruptions that quietly reveal what’s really going on in us. In this episode, I’m sharing what last week looked like for me and how, rather than spiralling, I went back to what God had already been speaking, and how the week became less about what I could produce and more about who I was...

What if the resistance you’re feeling isn’t a spiritual attack… but a sign your brain is doing exactly what God designed it to do? In this episode of Becoming Fully You , Lou unpacks the tension so many Christians feel when they step into something new. That moment when faith says “go”… but everything in you says “stay safe.” Blending neuroscience and faith, this episode explores how your brain is...

If your life seems full of serving others, meeting expectations, and wondering if the ideas stirring in your heart are from God or just selfish ambition, then this one is for you! Maybe you've been shrunk back by life plans, disappointment, or the fear that stepping into anything for yourself might be sinful. In this season opener, Lou shares her own unplanned season: facing redundancy and bei...

In this special live, family-style message, Lou invites both children and adults to rediscover what it really means to eagerly desire the gifts of the Spirit. Starting with the Parable of the Talents, we explore how God gives each of us natural gifts to invest and grow, not for our glory, but for Kingdom purpose. But it doesn’t stop there. God doesn’t just give us skills; He equips us with spiritu...

Feeling the pushback when you step out in faith? In this episode, Lou unpacks the 4 challenges David faced before Goliath and how he overcame them by remembering who God is. If your confidence’s been shaken or you’re tired of trying to fit into someone else’s armour, this one will help you trust God’s voice and walk boldly in who He’s called you to be. In this episode, we revisit the story of Davi...

Ever had one of those moments where something small tips you over the edge? For me, it was crying over a pot of spilt paint, and still I didn't get that I was done! In this episode, I share how God led me into what I now call my heart season: a time of slowing down, listening deeply, and letting Him tend to places I’d ignored for too long. What started as a simple holiday to Italy turned into...

💛 Heart Season is here! 💛 Come behind the scenes and hear my last Secret Summer voice note all about Dancing in September : what we’re bringing forward into this new season, what we’re leaving in summer, and some powerful journal prompts to help you mark the shift. 🍂✨ Then we step right into Heart Season : personality, purpose, passions, pace of life, and yes, the heart of God if you want to e...

Are you skipping Sabbath without even realising it? In this episode, I get honest about my own struggle with trading true rest for “almost rest”, the kind of day where you intend to pause, but end up scrolling, tidying, and saying yes to everything except the one thing your soul truly needs. We’ll explore: ✨ Why Sabbath is more than a day off, it’s a powerful spiritual discipline ✨ Common reason...

What would shift if for 30 days, you showed up as the braver, bolder version of yourself. Thats exactly what I am doing this August and I would love you to join me In this episode, I’m sharing the 30-day challenge I never planned but deeply needed: a mix of brave actions and courageous steps, of obedience. It’s for anyone who feels a call to a more courageous everyday life where they live life fro...

This month, I’m on a mission to live out Joyful July, and in today’s episode, I’m sharing five simple but powerful ways I’m choosing joy on purpose. You’ll hear how my word for the year ( HEART ) is helping me shape each month with intention, and why July is all about reconnecting with joy, not just spiritually, but physically, emotionally, and practically. Because while Jesus is the source of all...

In this episode, Lou explores what happens when your God-given dream feels “too small,” “too quiet,” or even... boring . Inspired by a coaching conversation with a woman who felt her desire to create a welcoming home and care for her community wasn’t as shiny or impressive as others’ dreams, we dive deep into the truth: God doesn’t measure impact by fame, platform, or performance. Expect real talk...

Not that kind of Spice! As a 90s teen, the Spice Girls were an inspiration and awakening for me. Yet their brand of Girl Power always felt a little out of reach. In this episode, Lou explores the notion of needing to be 'consistent' and 'sorted', how variety is a human need and really is the Spice of life. You will come away equipped with ideas of how to Spice Up your Summer, peace...

Episode 1: Who Is She? Identity, Faith & the Freedom to Grow In this first episode, and as a way of introducing herself, Lou dives deep into the question at the heart of so many of our journeys: Who am I really? From the viral quote by BB7's Nikki Grahame to the magazine flowcharts of our teenage years, we’ve always longed to define ourselves, but explaining who we are often ends up leaving us...

Becoming Fully You with Lou is the podcast for bighearted, compassion led women who give deeply and desire to live in alignment with who they are created to be. Through honest conversations about identity, purpose, and wellbeing, Lou invites you to let go of people-pleasing and perfectionism so you can lead, love, and live from a place of overflow, not obligation. If you’re ready to walk in confid...