Hope In Struggle

I've got something on my heart today that I believe could truly help you — or maybe someone you love. ❤️ God has been nudging me to share resources, mindsets, and a fresh perspective… and possibly even create a community where we can walk through this together. I don’t have it all figured out yet, but I know this: obedience matters — even when we don’t see the full picture. This is where I am righ...

In this episode, I share the beautiful chaos of my world right now—three tumors in my neck and the new specialists I’m seeing, a heartfelt lunch with my oldest son, and all the emotions of Garret starting at a new school and football team. I also talk about life after Beachbody, how God is using my wellness and faith journey to help others, and give a sneak peek of my upcoming grief support series...

Not all grief follows a funeral. If you’ve ever felt the ache of something lost—even if you couldn’t quite name it—you’re not alone. Midlife grief is real. And in this episode, we’re talking about it. This message was recorded live at Camp Be More—a one-of-a-kind women’s event designed to empower, equip, and encourage us through the many transitions we face as we age. I had the honor of sharing ab...

Hey friends—so I’m recording this one while I’m actually on vacation (because sometimes the Lord gives you a word no matter where you are!), and I wanted to share something that’s been on my heart. I’ve been going through a Bible study called "Strength in the Struggle," and one chapter in particular really hit home—it’s all about how we biblically process suffering. Yep, real suffering. The kind t...

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by breast cancer survivor Jen Delvaux as we dive into the unexpected grief that often comes with a cancer diagnosis—grief we didn’t see coming and never signed up for. Whether you’ve faced cancer personally or not, this conversation is for you. We talk about the quiet, hidden losses—the dreams that shifted, the changes you never saw coming, and the moments that...

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by breast cancer survivor Jen Delvaux as we dive into the unexpected grief that often comes with a cancer diagnosis—grief we didn’t see coming and never signed up for. Whether you’ve faced cancer personally or not, this conversation is for you. We talk about the quiet, hidden losses—the dreams that shifted, the changes you never saw coming, and the moments that...

Welcome to the start of a series where we will be diving into on grief; how to grieve well and looking into things that might be holding us back that we might need to grieve. We will be having a series on this topic beginning with how to identify if we need to grieve something in addition to other resources that we will be sharing. Please join me for a prayer and a story that might hit home with y...

Join me for a light-hearted walk and talk where I share some recent fun from Camp Be More, an unexpected moment with actual fireworks, and how Michael J. Fox inspired a deeper reflection on gratitude, perspective, and perseverance. On Hope In Struggle, my heart is to help you see your struggles differently—to shift your perspective so you can find the silver lining, even in the hardest seasons. Li...

In this heartfelt episode, I speak candidly with longtime friend and cancer survivor, Jen Delvaux, half of the voice behind the podcast Not Today Cancer. Together, we explore the emotional and relational impact of life-changing events, sharing our personal stories of loss and transformation. Jen and I delve into the challenging journey of navigating life after significant, life-altering events—Jen...

Mindy dive's into the complexities of friendship after experiencing a profound loss. I lost my husband in December 2019, and while I don’t believe anyone intentionally distanced themselves, I’ve found that friendships have changed in ways I never expected. I share a snippet from The Chalene Show, where Chalene Johnson and I began discussing this very topic, only to realize that many others were fe...

This episode is jam packed and so interesting with guest Helen Pridmore. Helen, a structural engineer turned functional health and wellness coach, is passionate about helping women reclaim their health through simple, science-backed nutrition and strength training. In 2020, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) after losing sight in her left eye. Instead of accepting a life of decline, He...

I'm sharing a little more on the unfiltered side of widowhood. The raw and unpolished reality of widowhood is not only messy, it's a constant roller coaster. My faith in Jesus is definitely my anchor amidst the chaos of grief and the unexpected moments that leave me confused, sad, sometimes laughing... But many times on the verge of tears. Sharing this is not easy for me and something I feel God w...

Ever wanted to read through the Bible in a year? Me too!! I've got an idea how to go through the entire bible with a guide, a friend and an audio version you can listen to with you choice of Bible version and preferred narrator. Join me as I share how I am walking through the Bible this year using The Bible Recap and The Dwell Bible App. In this podcast I share with you an easier hack to get throu...

Our lives have been beautifully intertwined over the years, from navigating single motherhood to finding incredible partners, facing the challenges of cancer, building businesses, and ultimately redefining our paths to align with what truly fits our lives. In this special episode, Jen and I open up about our journeys—the highs, the lows, and the lessons we’ve learned along the way. Jen’s cancer st...

Hey Friends... It's been a minute - I'm back to check in and see how things have been. Join me for a life and lifer update as we walk through what's happened, what hasn't happened and where the boy, the business and I are. God is always good, but we each have come a long way since Lee passes in 2019. So many things we did do, we do no more. And now that other things have HAD to come about... We ar...

Please join me on this fun and uplifting podcast from the FASTer Way Podcast! "Join Le for this coach confessional with fitness professional Mindy Lawhorne, who shares her incredible journey from her beginnings in Texas to becoming a renowned figure in the fitness industry.  Mindy highlights that life does not end after 50 and the evolution of fitness technology, underscoring the importance o...

How about a low-commitment, private community of our very own? I've had this idea for a community with once a month live calls, Bible studies, a private place where we can share prayer requests, lift each other up and work to deepen our relationship with God that can infiltrate all areas of our life. Well, it's happening! The HIS Community opens up registration on JULY 1st and our first lived call...

Do you want a potential way to calm your heart in mind maybe before you go into prayer? Or into your Bible study? Or even just when you need a way to be able to regulate some of the thoughts and anxiety that happened to many of us. I've got an idea… And I want to walk you through it in this episode. I got this method from the head pastor of Life. Church, Craig Groeschel. He talked about the fact t...

Pleased welcome the amazing Mareya Ibrahim-Jones to the podcast! Chef Mareya is not only a wealth of knowledge and someone who is constantly working to grow inside and out but she is no stranger to heartache. She tells us about her past, her struggles and being in the "waiting room" for a man for years. Mareya is not only an accomplished chef, she's a mom, wife, entrepreneur, author, podcaster and...

In the special episode, Angela Hornburg shares her story in Christ along with a tragedy of her family home burning to the ground. Angela is a wife, mother, broker, realtor, multi business, owner, mentor, and a dear friend. Angela shares her story of growing up poor and being told she was too bossy, to owning multiple businesses and being what she has always hoped for, a wife and mom. You can learn...

I had a short series called "Girlfriends Guide to Grief" on this podcast as I walked through the early stages of losing my husband. As I was praying this morning about the podcast and what I should do next, I was reminded and wanted to let you know where things are now. In this episode, I talk a little bit about where I am now and some of my favorite things that help me not only get through each d...

Mindy challenges you to shift your perspective from victim to hope dealer. She shares some of her favorite verses on the Hope along with some practical ways she keeps her hopeful perspective. Whether you are dealing with loss, anxiety, confusion or in need of some solid truth and hope, this episode is for you.   This episode is inspired from a message Mindy gave at a recent women's event...

Building Steadfast Strength is the topic Mindy spoke on at The Boldly Conference. Boldly is the conference for women who are driven in work and anchored in faith. At this annual gathering, the divide between sacred and secular is fiercely dismantled and women are encouraged to see their work as a vital part of God's story. Because your work matters! And we believe that when faithful, working women...

Mindy joins friend and fellow fitness business owner Mindy Wender on her podcast, Obessed and Not Interested. Real talk happens about life and tragedy! Mindy Wender is wellness entrepreneur, mom of five amazing kids, and autism advocate. She helps women break free from self limiting beliefs and give them the foundation to thrive in life and business. She is no stranger to life's struggles through...

Do you start your year off with goals? Mindy shares her way of setting yearly goals in the most important areas: Spiritual, Mental Health, Physical Health, Relationships, Work, Finances and FUN! Her mentor Chalene Johnson first had Mindy do this in her first year as a fitness presenter for Chalene and Bret's company, Powder Blue Productions. Mindy and Lee did this as a couple and they were amazed...