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Life can be hard and the days can be stressful... and on the hard days, we often look for a quick hit of dopamine that never leaves us feeling truly satisfied, replenished, or rested. What we really need is a dose of delight . In this episode, I'll explore a few findings in some books mentioned below, as well as highlight to you a certain verse in the Bible I've been meditating on lately...

Stress can ruin a day, overwhelm a mind, and stir up turmoil in your body. But you don't have to let it be the boss of your brain. You weren't created to live in a constant state of stress and worry. In fact, God ordained rest for humanity, because he knew our bodies and our brains would need that break regularly. So, how do we intercept stress before it turns into full-blown anxiety?  H...

This simple 20-minute activity has been proven through research to be highly influential in a person's long term success and overall happiness and satisfaction after they've faced loss, trauma, or any form of hardship. Of all that my counsellor and I talked through, this ONE piece of homework was game changer for me. It's honestly like therapy when you sit down and do it authentical...

How is it that some people who have faced the most horrific events in life can still find it possible to live with joy, delight, and hope for a brighter future? How do Holocaust survivors go from simply surviving to thriving well into their 90s? How do people who once struggled with depression and anxiety turn a corner towards hope and wholeness?  Well, the state of your mind is connected to the s...

Are you the type to say "I'm fine" even when you're very much not fine? Or are you the type to keep the conversation of your emotional vent going by saying "just let me say one more thing and then I'm done"? Today, we're talking about two toxic things we tend to do with our emotions: bottle and brood. Toxic thoughts can lead to toxic emotions, so let's...

Rumination can trick us into thinking we're actively trying to solve a problem by thinking about it so much, when really we're stuck in a negative loop that is harming our brains. It happens to the best of us, and this episode will reveal the four most common hooks of rumination (I bet you can relate to at least 1 but probably all 4 at some point in your life).  If we want to work toward...

In this episode, we explore the powerful influence of the internal narrator we all have... and it's a narrator that can't always be trusted. Although we don't intend to, our brain can come into alignment with a lie and if it gets repeated enough, we then believe it to be true (even when it's not). We can come into alignment with harmful narratives that were handed to us from pr...

Do your genes control you or do you have the power to impact your DNA in a positive way? Let’s explore the science of epigenetics and the scriptures that command us to take our thoughts captive. Why should we and how do we? We’re kicking off a new conversation on the podcast to better understand how the Bible applies to our brains in a really powerful way. Over the coming weeks, let's talk ab...

There is so much joy in being an amateur. It's a word that often has a negative connotation attached, but there is far more to this word than we realise. It doesn't just mean "unskilled" as many have come to believe. Once you reframe this word in your mind, there's advice within this episode that has been game changer for me when I approach any new project, any new hobby,...

What do "grandma hobbies" and therapy techniques like EMDR have in common? In this episode, we'll talk about the research and the intentional rest that old school hobbies are bringing young people that are overly saturated by a digital world.  To sit down with a creative project, get your hands messy, and create something tangible is beneficial to your mental health in a number of w...

Why the sudden trend towards an "analogue" life where people are filling bags with easy art kits, decks of cards, polaroid cameras, and more?  Well, our brains our facing digital fatigue and something tactile in our hands is helping people around the world reconnect with their physical world and feel in control of something.  Crafts help us cope. Busy hands help quiet a busy mind. In thi...

Did you know that the first person in the Bible explicitly mentioned to be filled with the Holy Spirit was an artist? Have you ever considered how many artisans were used by God throughout history? And what does that mean going forward with the ever-increasing use of AI?  Let's talk about it. Artisans vs AI.  Today, we'll open up the conversation and look into some scripture references a...

Let's talk about putting the findings of my "fun audit" to the test... with an experiment that required making space for my personal fun magnets to collide. It was time to touch a soccer ball again. And boy oh boy, did I learn some things along the way. I hope you are inspired by this honest reflection of a 35-year-old Mom of toddlers getting out onto the field again with some guys...

Welcome to Part 2 of a mini-series on how to bring more fun into your life -- not the fake kind of fun, but rather the soul-filling kind that makes you feel fully alive. I'm a firm believer that we're not meant to just "get by" in life. We're not meant to feel constantly stuck on hamster wheels of exhaustion and distraction. We were never meant to stop playing... yet somew...

Welcome to a 3-part series where I unpack some of my own internal musings, alongside evidence-backed research to identify a problem that we're all currently facing... We've forgotten how to have true fun , because we've bought into the lies we've been sold by a society that is using our brains against us. So, in a year where I'm reclaiming the joy of true fun, I invite you...

Faith, Neuroscience & the Mental Health Benefits of Joyful Worship Did you know the Bible connects joy and movement long before neuroscience did? In this episode of Carry Confetti , we revisit the moment when David danced before the Lord with all his might... and explore what modern brain science says about why that matters. From dopamine and endorphins to stress reduction and emotional resili...

Have you ever gotten distracted when trying to read your Bible? Or perhaps sidetracked when attempting to spend time with God? Maybe your mind wandered all too easily? Me too, friend :)  This life can be so distracting, and I want to tell you about a particular outfit in the Bible that priests wore that kept them focused on the matters of God. Let’s take it as inspiration for how we can enter the...

Welcome back to a brand new year of Carry Confetti! In this episode, I'll share with you a verse that will be anchoring us for the year ahead – a verse that that is a promise from God. If you're in the camp of people feeling stuck and heavy and hesitant for 2026, this might just be the very thing you need to hear to take some steps forward.  If you're in the camp of people feeling j...

Welcome back for another year of Carry Confetti!!! Whether you've been here since Day 1 or maybe a friend just sent you this trailer, I'm so glad you're here.  I can't wait to explore more topics with you this year, and I hope you're excited for all that God is going to reveal to us in each new episode. In the first 12 months of this podcast, we reached 580 cities in 67 co...

As we wrap up 2025, this final episode is a moment to look back and celebrate while also looking forward with expectation for all that the new year will bring.  Join me as I unpack Spotify Wrapped for Carry Confetti Podcast.... and let me just say, WOW GOD IS GOOD.  You’ll also hear a final Confetti Recipe I've been saving for you designed to help you approach goal-setting for 2026 with clari...

The nativity story is so familiar that it’s easy to stop noticing how extraordinary it really is. In this episode of Carry Confetti , we take a fresh look at the nativity scene and uncover the layers of wonder woven into Jesus’ birth. What if the details we gloss over are the very ones that invite us into awe? From ancient prophecies aligning across centuries, to the timing of his birth at that po...

Traditions are more powerful than we often realise. From bedtime rituals and holiday rhythms to faith practices passed down through generations, traditions quietly shape how we think, feel, and live. In this episode of Carry Confetti , we explore why traditions matter — not just sentimentally, but psychologically and spiritually. We’ll unpack how repeated traditions anchor our nervous systems, str...

In this episode, we’re diving into the beautifully practical science behind something Jesus taught long before the research existed: it truly is more blessed to give than to receive. Generosity doesn’t just help someone else; it literally reshapes your inner world. We’ll explore how giving activates the brain’s “happiness trifecta”: dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin. These aren’t just feel-good ho...

In this episode, we explore the anticipation of Advent — the quiet ache, the hopeful waiting, and the deep expectation that has shaped Christian hearts for centuries.  Yes, there is playful excitement in opening Advent calendar doors, stringing up lights, and celebrating with festive traditions! But all this wonder actually points us toward something far deeper. The very first Christmas was marked...

THE JOY OF SHARED MEALS (3/3) Thanksgiving has always been a favourite holiday of mine, and in today's episode, I'll tell you why.  Even if you don't personally celebrate Thanksgiving, there are still some great takeaways in this episode about the 5 things that make any shared meal special.  Spoiler : It doesn't have to be complicated! Planning a shared meal doesn't have t...