Create a Life You Love

For today’s episode I had the joy of chatting with Brittany L. Bergman, author of the new book Expecting Wonder: The Transformative Experience of Becoming a Mother. What I love about this book and our conversation is that they’re centered on the journey of becoming a mom, including both the emotional challenges and incredible blessings that go along with it. Brittany shares such powerful wisdom fo...

I am so honored to share with you today my conversation with Rachael Anderson on raising and advocating for a child with special needs, as well as how we collectively can come alongside those with special needs to fight for more equal rights and a more inclusive environment. The truth and hope that Rachael offers to both parents who have kids with special needs and those without is sure to be enco...

Today I am sharing with you a recording from a three-day video training I just released called Three Steps to Empowerment for the Angry Mom. This specific training is on the topic of breaking free of anger through the practice of confident communication in your relationships. I am especially excited for you to reap the benefit of using this practice with your spouse and kids! You will want to take...

Today’s episode features a very special guest and friend, Audrey Bailey. Audrey was actually on the show back in the Fall, but because of how much has changed, I thought it fitting to invite her back on to share about her latest ventures, including her new Bible journaling account on Instagram, the Enneagram & Art course she co-created, and the Painted Pieces Podcast. I love Audrey’s honesty a...

Welcome to Mom Empowered, where I will be continuing to show up weekly with powerful tools, key mindset shifts, and honest conversations with guests - all with the mission of equipping you for becoming the free, empowered woman God has called you to be. Learn more about my anger management course for moms, Mom Empowered: http://www.jessieereddia.com/momempowered Connect with me on Instagram: http:...

A candid conversation with my dear friend Caroline Sumlin on racism, racial injustice, and what to hope and WORK for from here. Resources Mentioned: Follow Caroline on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinejsumlin/ The Mission Motherhood Academy: https://www.carolinejsumlin.com/joinmma The Mission Motherhood Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mission-motherhood-podcast/id151...

For today’s episode I had the joy of chatting with writer Jessica Smartt! Jessica’s new book Let Them Be Kids: Adventure, Boredom, Innocence, and Other Gifts Children Need just released this week and I absolutely love the way she dives into the topics of cultivating more creativity, adventure, and heathy technology habits for our kids. This book really is so timely for us moms as we enter into the...

I am so pleased to share with you today my conversation with writer, podcaster, and speaker Shanda Fulbright. Shanda is a wife and mom of all boys with a huge heart for ministering to other boy moms, as well as encouraging women in ALL different seasons to really study and apply God’s Word to their lives. What I love most about our conversation is the wisdom she shares with us on WHY being able to...

For today’s episode I had the joy and privilege of chatting with Rachael Rogers, a faith-focused business mentor who specializes in helping Christian entrepreneurs increase their kingdom impact through their businesses in a way that is authentic, servant-hearted, and best aligned with their values and purpose. In a culture where network marketers and entrepreneurs can often receive a bad reputatio...

Becoming different people without growing apart, making space for each other’s goals and values, reviving intimacy both inside and outside of the bedroom, and walking through seasons of hardship together… I cover all of these things and more in today’s episode on cultivating the marriage you want even out of the marriage you’ve been given. As I share personal details of the journey my husband Gran...

Your joy and happiness in life will not come from a change of circumstances, but from a change in CONFIDENCE. If you are not happy with what life has handed you these days, are you willing to actually do what it takes to cultivate a life you can thrive in and LOVE? In today’s episode, I not only deliver some heavy truths on this topic, but also break down a super practical, powerful first step for...

What a powerful, timely conversation I just had the honor of having with home and time management expert Caroline Sumlin! You are going to quickly learn from this episode that Caroline is filled with a ton of wisdom when it comes to owning your time as both a mom and entrepreneur, as well as creating systems and routines that enable you to thrive in the home. I have a feeling you are especially go...

In today’s new podcast episode, you’re getting another inside look into what coaching with me is like as I coach one of my clients, Shanna. You’ll first hear us discussing the details of a recent “breakdown” Shanna experienced relating to the effects of COVID-19 on her personal life and family. You’ll be hearing her speak with raw emotion and asking some hard, honest questions, which some of you m...

Today’s guest on the podcast is Rosemary Clark, a Language of Listening parenting coach with a HUGE passion for equipping moms with the tools to help them love the way they parent. So much of the work that she does revolves around teaching moms how to really listen to the hearts of their children and communicate more effectively with them, as well as identify their OWN needs and set healthy bounda...

In today’s episode I share how I’ve been navigating my grief relating to our unplanned pregnancy, as well as how we can all be walking with confidence, peace, and even creativity through the COLLECTIVE grief many of us are experiencing as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. Besides offering encouragement that I think us moms most need during this time of crisis, I break down the importance of ha...

If you had told me when I first started going to my local MOPS group last fall that I would be having the President and CEO of MOPS International on the podcast, I would have said, “Get outta here. That is just crazy!” And yet I am so honored to share with you today’s episode featuring my conversation with Mandy Arioto, President and CEO of MOPS, author of Have More Fun, and this truly amazing gal...

One of the questions I get asked a lot is, “How is coaching different from counseling?” Because I believe in the value of both while also knowing that the two can oftentimes look so differently - and produce different RESULTS at different RATES - I want to use today’s episode to tackle this question in a way that you won’t find on Google. I’ll be discussing MY personal experiences and philosophies...

For today’s episode I had the honor of chatting with nutritionist and wellness coach Alexa Schirm, who has so much wisdom to share on the topic of health, hormones, and food. I love that a lot of her work revolves around MINDSET while also focusing in on those practical steps we can be taking to pursue a more holistic health. Whether you are on a health journey of your own or are thinking of start...

Today’s episode is on the topic of suffering. This may be the most vulnerable episode I’ve ever released, but I also believe it to be one of the most important for some of you. Any time I share some of the harder or heavier parts of my story, it’s with the hope of reaching other women where they are and restoring hope for them, too. So I just want to let you know that if you are in a place of hard...

In today’s episode I’m sharing a recording from a recent Live video I did in my Facebook community as part of my three-day Empowered Wife Workshop. You’ll be hearing more about what it means to be an empowered wife, why this matters for your marriage and family, and what it looks like to be empowered for CONNECTION with your spouse specifically. There are two things I most want you to take away fr...

What better guest to have on the podcast in the month of February than relationship consultant Dr. Morgan Cutlip? Morgan’s passion for helping others find happiness and longevity in their relationships is so evident throughout our conversation as she shares with us some of the practical wisdom, next steps, and encouragement we may need to cultivate more connection with our spouses! In today’s epis...

In a world full of distraction, lies, and overwhelm, we all need those people in our corner who are willing to do battle with us. This is why I loved getting the opportunity to chat with Certified Professional Life Coach Diana Kerr for today’s episode! Diana has a huge heart for coaching and empowering go-getter Christian women, and the wisdom that she has to offer in our conversation is sure to r...

For today’s episode I had the privilege of chatting with professional counselor and author Aundi Kolber about her new book Try Softer, as well as how we as moms can begin to pay compassionate attention to our bodies and heal from past trauma. Aundi’s way of honoring her wounds and owning her story is sure to inspire and encourage you, whether you have walked through your own trauma or are simply i...

When you become EMPOWERED as a mom, THAT is when you are free to truly ENJOY being a mom. This is something you’ll find me saying often - and not just because I’ve seen it be true in my own life, but because I’ve seen it be true in the lives of the women I work with. So much of the joy and freedom we most long for in our lives really does start with our MINDSET and CONFIDENCE! In today’s episode,...

Let’s be real: Sometimes the holidays can be more stressful than fun. So what can we do this year to not feel so overwhelmed by the pressures we face, whether those pressures are from our extended families, the product of social media and the culture we live in today, or even our own high standards? In today’s podcast episode, I break down what it means to be EMPOWERED around the holidays and offe...