Girl On A Hill

It’s the time of year when many of us reflect on who we are and who we want to be in the coming year. In today’s episode, I’m joined by my husband David as we talk about starting fresh, setting goals, and why some may feel resistant to making changes. We share what’s worked for us, get giddy about new beginnings, and trust me - you won’t want to miss our epic “word of the year” story. We’re closin...

Several weeks ago, I was invited to speak at a women’s event at the church I grew up in, and today I’m sharing the audio from that event with you. In my talk, I shared about 5 common thieves of joy - things that distract us from the beauty of our reality, steal our focus, and keep us in a mental and emotional spiral. These things can hit us any time, but let’s be honest - Christmas can be a little...

Having gone through the past two years, we all know what it's like to be tired, emotional, and stressed. But some of us find ourselves in a state of burnout - physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually exhausted and over-extended. Today on the hill, we're getting real about burnout - what it is, how we end up there, and how we can get out. (Because we can!)

In today's episode, we're talking about loving difficult people. If we're being honest, we all have people in our life that are harder for us to tolerate - let alone love. We're learning to work our empathy muscles and see the difficult people in our lives as people to love, rather than problems we wish would go away. We're also admitting that difficult people shine a light on our own hearts - exp...

The Christmas season is full of joy and holiday experiences - but for many of us, it can also be full of depression, anxiety, and stress. Christmas can be magical - but it can also be complicated, and whether you love it or dread it, the season tends to add a lot to your plate. So today, we're sharing a few ways to reduce holiday stress so you can actually ENJOY this special time of year. Here's t...

We talk a lot about thankfulness in November, but do we actually live like we're grateful? In today's episode, we talk about the benefits of gratitude and the joy that comes from taking the time to notice life's small blessings. We also break down some of the mental barriers that prevent gratitude and acknowledge the power our thoughts and outlook have on the quality of our life. This week it's ab...

I won't lie. Today's episode was hard to record and difficult to digest - because honestly, complaining has become such a big part of how we communicate. Complaining has become so normalized, that most of us don't even recognize when we're doing it. It may feel satisfying in the moment, but ultimately, complaining doesn't change our situation - it only changes us. (And not for the better.) Changin...

It's here! It's the long-awaited Introvert Show! Whether you're an introvert who longs to be seen and understood (you know, without having to leave your house) or an extrovert who wants to better understand their introverted loved ones, today's show is for you. The introverts on the hill share some of the common misconceptions about introverts, as well as some of the things we love and some of the...

In today's episode, I'm joined by my husband David, as we break down some common relationship pitfalls. I share how the high expectations I put on myself sometimes create a more stressful home environment. David shatters the myth that men can read minds and shares his intentionality behind offering the "fix" or the "solution" when I'm upset. We wrap up by talking about our mutual needs to unwind a...

Feeling like you're on a cross-country road trip on the struggle bus? You're not alone. In today's episode, we get crazy real about being real! (And by real, I mean someone who sometimes handles stress poorly, isn't always happy, and yes - even sometimes doubts their faith.) In today's episode, we talk about breaking down, spiraling mentally, blaming God, and covering up our pain. We're messy, bro...

Given the choice, we'd almost always choose something comfortable over something hard. But, when we cling to our comfort zone, we miss out on everything that strengthens us, teaches us, and helps us grow. Today, we're talking about kissing our comfort zones goodbye. We talk about making changes, finding out what we're made of, and pushing past excuses. And, as a special treat, Krystal shares a sto...

Let's be honest. We're great at stress. Great at over-working. Even better at burn-out. But fun? We've forgotten about fun - and make all kinds of excuses about why we can't have it. In today's episode we talk about the barriers that keep us from having fun, common misconceptions about fun, and the three key components of true fun. We were not made to trudge through life - we were made to enjoy it...

You don't have to look very hard these days to find someone who's angry. Anger is everywhere and we're becoming quicker to fly off the handle for increasingly smaller issues. So today, we're tackling the topic of anger. We examine our triggers and get honest about our need to heal old wounds. We discuss how anger affects not only our relationships - but ourselves. Anger is a takeover emotion, a bo...

Today's podcast is about lists - but honestly, it's about so much more. In this episode, we chat about our tendency to tie our worth to how much we get done, smart goal-setting, and yes, we circle back to control and comparison - because those issues can be unrelenting. We share our tips, our struggles, and some laughs too. It's a pros and cons list about lists today on the hill.

Break out your bouquet of newly sharpened pencils, because today, the girls on the hill are celebrating all things fall! In this light-hearted episode, we chat about our favorite fall foods, drinks, and activities. We're ready for soups, sweaters, and trips to the pumpkin patch! So pour yourself a glass of hot cider or pick up a pumpkin spice latte, kick back, and help us welcome this beautiful se...

We all know what it's like to be disappointed. In today's episode, we talk about that sometimes difficult leap we make between what we'd hoped for and what we got. We discuss our expectations, control, and the joy that's possible when we let go of what we thought would be and accept what is.

In today’s episode, we dig into the topic of boundaries. We discuss why we struggle to say no, how boundaries affect balance, and why we must set boundaries if we want to avoid resentment and soul burn-out. It's time to have the conversations, draw the limits, and protect what we value most.

In today's episode, Rachel and I have a very honest and raw conversation about our own battles with anxiety. We share a few of our coping strategies and some tips for getting through the spirals. We talk about triggers, control, and being mindful of our input. Anxiety can feel overwhelming, but there is hope, and we're walking up the hill with you.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by my teenage daughter Hannah as we talk about confidence. We talk about the negative soundtrack in our head, how comparison gets in the way, and our problematic tendency to shrink and hide – when really, we were made to SHINE. It’s time to own who we are and start believing we’re enough.

Whether we do it consciously or not, we all tend to believe a few myths about other women. We feel alone in our humanity and think we're the only one who isn't living up to our crazy standards. So today, we're debunking three common myths: the myth that everyone else's house is always clean, the myth that everyone else is always perfectly put together, and the myth that everyone else is always out...

In today's episode, I'm joined by my husband to talk about something most of us tend to struggle with - finding rest. It sounds silly, but for many of us, the idea of slowing down and taking a breath is a struggle. We talk about what rest is and what it isn't. David and I dig into some of the "whys" behind our resistance to rest, chat about our own experiences, and discuss David's acronym for a so...

William Penn said it the best, "Time is what we want most, and use worst." In today's episode we examine some of the "whys" behind our wasted time. We dig into how binge watching and endless scrolling are often used to prevent us from facing difficult feelings and situations. We examine how we can over-priortize good things, talk about why we hurry, and contemplate the reasons behind constantly be...

In today's episode, I sit down with my sister-in-law to talk about money. We talk about the power of small victories, the importance of budgeting for fun and play, and the role gratitude and contentment play in our attitude and approach to our finances. We talk about the need to teach our children about money management, the problems both super-spenders and misers have with money, how priorities t...

If I asked you how you were doing, would you say "fine" - even if you're not? Even if you're heartbroken, weary, or trapped in an anxiety spiral? I get it. We all do it. In today's episode, we start to unpack some of the reasons we pretend to be okay when we're not and how trying to handle the hard feelings on our own can sometimes backfire. We talk about what safe people mean to us, why some peop...

We all walk through hard things. Things we'd never choose. Things we didn't see coming. In today's episode, we share how we were able to gain perspective and see goodness in the midst of pain. Though the pain remains, we're still standing, and there is still joy to be felt and lived in. We're choosing to see the good.