Breezy Carefree | Honest Conversations, Inner Peace, Happiness

Today is just a verbal processing day in hopes that someone will be encouraged.   This episode is for those struggling with their belief system and those who don't even recognize themselves anymore because they have been so shaken up by life, they aren't sure they are even the same person they've always been.  

Let your yes be yes and your no be no.  Are you stuck in the same beliefs you picked up when you were a child?  Has anyone ever given you permission to change your mind? Today some personal thoughts about giving yourself permission to change your mind, even about God.

Do you ever feel stuck and at unrest because you just can't make a decision, you just don't know what you should do?  Today, we are talking about how action attacks fear, while inaction build it, and how we can only move forward once we make a clear choice about what action we are going to take.  

Can we really do whatever we want? Can we do what makes us happy and still be following God?   Maybe a better question is, "Do we trust God to lead us as we do what makes us happy?"

Hear from Kate Kindle today about 3 things she thinks would benefit your daughters before they get into a boyfriend/girlfriend relationship. 

Do you avoid people and triggers and circumstances that bring out the worst in you?  What if the worst in you is the very thing God wants us to confess so he can change us and heal us.  Take a listen, let me know what you think. Leave a review on apple podcast.

I've heard for years that people need to stop looking to find themselves, stop studying self, and start studying God.   Maybe you've studied God and know all about who He is and the kind of character He has, but you're still stuck and don't feel much freedom or grace in your relationship with Him. Today we talk about creating intimacy with God by studying self, by getting to know yourself, by find...

Generational differences in vulnerability often hinder connections.  Today, guest Bekah Harrington and I chat about how to bridge that gap by creating space for authentic communication and honest conversation.  

Do you keep yourself busy to distract yourself from dealing with the unhealed places in your heart?   Do you think you make better choices than those people who are participating in harmful behaviors? Today we are talking about distractions that keep us from intimacy, and how your coping mechanism may have less several consequences than some people's negative habits, but that we are all trying to...

Have you realized yet that the systems you had for life didn't deliver what you thought it would? Have you realized that your formula has failed?  If you haven't realized it yet, I'm here to warn you that it will, but there is hope.  There is a sure-fire way to live in peace and trust even in the midst of failed systems. 

I seriously thought of the movie Dirty Dancing when I noticed I forgot to put my Nativity back in the attic. Do you put Jesus in a box and take him out only when it's "Jesus is the Reason for the Season?" 

Do you ever want to throw in the towel and quit investing in people?   Every feel taken advantage of and defeated, tired of being the one to always make the first move? I do, and it leaves me unsettled, be encouraged today with help for that bad attitude.

Do you crave relational intimacy?   Yes, of course you do, we all do. I challenge you to move toward God and create intimacy with Him.

Do you ever feel like it's pointless to set goals, because you never seem to accomplish the things you intended anyway?    This year, think about who you want to be and how you want to show up in life, instead of just trying to accomplish things you want to do. 

There is power in choice, and when we choose to let go of disappointment and let people show up how they choose to show up, we can have inner peace and not let others cause us to react with negative emotions.     Today, 3 ways to let go of disappointment and offenses. 

The magic of Christmas is inside of you, inviting you to ponder all the things in your heart, and to find joy in everything that comes into your space.  The Honest Ugly truth is that we don't believe that the goodness of God is in every single thing, even the hard, annoying, chaotic things.  

Do you struggle with self-confidence?  Are you wondering how to talk to your daughter who is also struggling with her own self-confidence.     Join me as I chat with my 14 year old daughter, Kate, about self-confidence and how it crushes a child's spirit when they aren't seen for who they want to be.     The Honest Ugly Challenge > Book a Coaching Call Subscribe > Newsletter Join the Community > P...

I know you probably have people in your life you hope will choke on a turkey leg, but a peaceful family gathering can happen when we choose to show up and serve peace instead of reacting to difficult people.   Today > Tips for bringing peace to the table & grace for when you're still just trying to endure and cope.

Do you often think you're stupid?   Do others make you feel like they disapprove of how you are doing things?   Have you ever thought about how you're giving people space to show up?  Do they feel shamed around you, or do they show up knowing you're a safe place to be their truest selves?     Today > 2 tips to help you stop the shame game.

Are you exhausted from being expected to stay strong, to hold everything together? Is everyone counting on you, depending on you?   What if weakness is the avenue to heal that exhaustion while also being the path to His strength rising up in you. 5 things I think are the mark of a person who can admit their need for Christ to be their strength, creating in them the quality of being Spiritually Str...

Life offers circumstances that often leave us feeling shattered and unable to get our footing.  We are unfamiliar with ourselves and this new normal and aren't sure how to navigate the unknown.   Today we have 6 personal suggestions that have helped me learn to not hurry through or try to grasp for what was normal, but to let God rebuild a new normal.      The Honest Ugly Challenge > Book a Coachi...

Meet my 14 year old daughter, Kate. We talk about steps towards intimacy in relationship with God, plus why she can be so secure in who God says she is. completely unedited and recorded from the car

Do you find yourself lonelier when alone or in a crowd?   Loneliness seems to be a pandemic without treatment, but I've found the way to heal that ache that being lonely leaves.  I've experienced true intimacy with God and myself, and it's trickling into all of my relationships.   I can help you get there too, with these 5 tips I share in the episode, and with The Honest Ugly Challenge I've create...

Have you shared your honest emotions and been met with more conflict? Have you stopped sharing because you are always made to feel guilty? You can still share your honesty emotions, even the ugly ones, but just take a step back before sharing to process a bit.   Check out these 5 mistakes I've learned to avoid when sharing my own honest ugly emotions.     Subscribe > Newsletter Join the Community...