Her Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living

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Today's episode will cover a heavy topic, so use discretion when listening around little ears. Please know if you're struggling, you're not alone. There is no shame in asking for help. You can also call 988 if you are in crisis. Today we'll discuss: my experience with depression statistics on depression unlikely symptoms of depression what I think the opposite of depression is...

How do you navigate challenges in life and motherhood? Do you find it hard to bounce back? (I do.) What is resilience and what do rhythms have to do with it? Today's episode is all about how rhythms can make us... stronger?! Yes, it's true! Press play and let's dive in. Ready to take your time back? Grab the FREE GUIDE here! Read my latest article on Christianity.com here ! Don&apos...

With so many things fighting for our time and attention, we all want to know the secret to making time for what matters most to us! How can we make time for what's most important to us in this season right now as moms? Today we'll talk through some simple and practical steps that will actually help you get started.  Mentioned in this episode: Why I Time Block as a Stay at Home Mom Connec...

Today's conversation with Alli will encourage you as a woman and mom. We cover so much as we discuss her latest book Remaining You While Raising Them. Here is a peek at what we discuss: managing the invisible load as moms balancing the demands of all we're called to  lowering expectations in motherhood our highest calling as women  6 mental health essentials for modern moms PLUS MORE! Al...

If you feel like a hot mess mom... if things are constantly spiraling out of control and you wish you had more order in your life or just felt more calm (first of all.. SAME) , but I'm glad you're here because today is for you (for both of us) ! We're going to take a spiritual look at why this matters and how rhythms can restore order to the chaos of our everyday lives as moms. Conn...

You may be thinking, "Why should I time block as a SAHM?" especially if you don't have to be at a certain place by a certain time. But there are actually many benefits to time blocking (don't worry, we'll discuss them in this episode!). I'll also share what I love about time blocking and how it's about so much more than filling every single waking moment or being...

There's a time for everything, right?? We've heard it said. Maybe we've even read it in the Bible, but do we really believe there is a time for everything? With a new season approaching, I wanted to take a minute to share some things I've been wrestling through and asking myself in hopes of encouraging you right where you're at. I pray this one blesses you! Ready to take y...

Being a stay-at-home mom is a full-time job and if you’re a working mama you’re balancing work either outside of the home or AT home along with everything else required of you. It can often feel like there's little time or space in the day for getting still, being quiet, meditating on God’s word or even praying. But today we're going to explore what it would look like to prioritize praye...

Today's conversation is all about how God's character serves as our guide in all seasons of life and motherhood. I recently had the privilege of sitting down with Ruth Chou Simons and talking about how the truths written in her latest book, Pilgrim, apply to us as everyday mamas in the thick of raising babies and kids. I think this conversation is one you’ll come back to again and again....

As moms, we juggle so many things. We want to do this and know we need to do that , but sometimes finding a rhythm that truly works for us can feel like an impossible task. We wonder if it's actually possible to create a rhythm that fits into our specific lives and the answer is YES! That's why we're going to tackle the three essential questions you need to ask yourself before creat...

ten·sion the state of being stretched tight Tension can be a motivator, but it can also be overwhelming. Tension between where we are and where want want to be may cause some to work harder toward their goals, but others of us tend to shut down when things get hard and, well, TENSE. Growth and change are SUPER uncomfortable, so how do we learn to live with tension and grow into a different version...

This episode is for the mom asking herself: Why should I create a daily rhythm? What’s the difference between a rhythm and a routine? How do I know if rhythms are right for my season? How can I get started & created a daily rhythm for my life? Today's episode is sponsored by Orgain . I have been using Orgain for over 3 years now and LOVE it. The protein powder is my favorite! Click here t...

Is it possible to overcome overwhelm? How do we overcome overwhelm as Christian women? Busy moms? So often we find ourselves behind on tasks, struggling to find balance, and overwhelmed by negative thoughts and self-doubt. We long for a sense of structure, discipline, and consistency in our lives- both in our faith journey and daily routines.  If you're wondering if it's possible to brea...

If the back to school season brings out #allthefeels for you, then you're in the right place! Today we're going to talk about how to manage those feelings, how to work through them, and I'm going to share some of my own feelings as we start our second year of homeschooling. However you're feeling, you're not alone! God sees you. I see you. And there are so many ways to fin...

It's easy to feeling like we're running out of time. Especially in today's lightning fast culture where we have pretty much anything we want at our fingertips. But the fast pace of this world can sometimes leave us feeling behind or like there's not enough time for us to do all the things we want (and need) to do, especially as moms. I hope today encourages the woman who is ask...

How are you? No, like really… how are YOU?! Today is all about catching up, summer lately, being where you are & leaning into your season and OH YEAH… the podcast is TWO🥳  Thank you so much for your support these past two years. There are women tuning in each week from all over the WORLD and I couldn’t be more thankful for every single one of you!!🫶 If today encourages you in any way, share...

These questions I’m about to share were pivotal for me in my journey to healing and learning to check in on myself. Today I'm giving you three questions to ask yourself when you wake up or as soon as you think about it and I promise when you do, God will use them to do a work in your life! I'm so glad you're here friend. Let's get started! Download your free wallpaper here! Tak...

Feeling like a mess? You're not alone. We all have messes (inside AND out). The good news is that no matter how messy your feel, whether it’s your internal headspace, your spirit, your mind, or your physical space in your home, your mess isn’t unfixable. There's always SOMETHING that can be done to fix the mess. And not because Cason says so but because God says so! So press play and let...

Does your mind feel like a jumbled mess? Glad I'm not the only one! Today I'm sharing 5 things that will help you create more mental space. Some of them are backed by research and others are just things that I've found to be helpful. Choose one thing from this list to try and let me know how it goes for you. I was seriously SO shocked by how helpful #2 is. Press play, mama! I'm...

Feeling impatient, mama? You're not alone. If you're looking for practical ways to show up as a calm and present mom for your family, this episode is for you. Let me confess: I needed this conversation! I pray it encourages you in whatever season of motherhood you find yourself in. Elizabeth is a stress coach for Christian moms. She is the host of Emotionally Healthy Legacy podcast and a...

If you are one of those people thinking “I wish I could just go with the flow!” I’m glad you’re here. Because me too! There are certain times in my life when I wish I could just be more carefree and let go. I'll share a season I walked through that taught me how to embrace where God has me and go with the flow a little more. This episode is full of encouragement and practical steps you can ta...

So you want to practice gratitude? Unsure of where to start? Feel like you're overcomplicating it? In this episode we'll talk about 5 simple ways you can get started incorporating gratitude into your daily life. If you're ready to find more JOY in the everyday, PRESS PLAY! We'll also discuss: what research shows about how practicing gratitude affects our mental health the invis...

I’m not a Pinterest mom by any stretch, but I do love to plan and make lists. I ESPECIALLY love summer bucket lists! Something about summer is nostalgic and chill, yet so fun and full of energy. And ready or not... here it comes! So, today we're going to create a realistic summer bucket list together. Let's go! Mentioned in this episode: 68. My Low Expectation Summer Bucket List + FREEBI...

Lindsay Mitchell is the founder of Vital-Side, a membership program that empowers those with chronic illness and limbic system impairment to retrain their brain out of the chronic stress response so they can get relief from their symptoms and find freedom in their lives. Her training in medicine as a physician assistant, work as an NLP practitioner, and experience having recovered from Lyme diseas...