House of Joy- Christian Life Coaching

399. How to Find Rest for Your Soul (Even When Life Feels Heavy) One of the greatest gifts God has been teaching me lately is this: Life can be heavy without becoming unbearable. This conversation came after one of those days where Stevie and I had a really hard conversation sitting in the middle of the lake…and then we surfed afterward. It felt strange at first, almost like we shouldn't be allowe...

Your brain was designed to solve problems. But if you don't intentionally give it something meaningful to focus on, it will create problems where none need to exist. In this episode, Dr. Edie Wadsworth shares why creating something beautiful—even during difficult seasons—can completely change the way you experience your life. From knitting a sweater through hospital waiting rooms to planting tomat...

397. Love as Your True Identity (Not Just Something You Do) One of the biggest misconceptions about personal growth is that it's all about becoming more productive, more successful, or more accomplished. But what if the real goal is becoming more loving? In this episode, I'm sharing a special teaching from inside Life Mentoring School about what it really means to live from your true self. When we...

A few years ago, I taught a podcast episode called How I Created My House of Joy. At the time, I had no idea that phrase would eventually become the name of this podcast—or the framework that would shape so much of what I teach. Because here's what I've come to believe: We're all building a house. Not just the physical place where we live, but the life we're living inside of every day. The questio...

This episode is completely unserious... and maybe our most controversial one yet. Today we're sharing 20 ridiculous hills we're willing to die on—from overhead lights and matching hangers to fish, airport outfits, sunscreen, camping, butter, knitting, scary movies, and everything in between. Some of these opinions are deeply held. Some are probably wrong. And some we may completely change our mind...

What if your life isn't waiting for better circumstances? What if it's waiting for better leadership? After spending a weekend with hundreds of incredible women at our live event, I was reminded again and again that transformation happens when we stop drifting through life and start leading ourselves intentionally. In this episode, we're talking about the difference between living from old stories...

After hosting our entire family for a week at the lake, Emme and I sat down to share all our favorite hosting tips—from the meals we prep ahead, to the little details that make guests feel comfortable, to the mindset shifts that help you enjoy the people you're hosting instead of stressing about every little thing. If you've ever wanted to create a home that feels warm, joyful, and inviting, this...

This week, I found myself sitting beside my Aunt Glenda—a woman who has spent her entire life bringing joy, laughter, and life to everyone around her. As our family gathered together during a difficult season, she reminded me of something I think we all need to hear: Life is happening right now. Not after the diagnosis. Not after the weight loss. Not after the kids grow up. Not after things settle...

How do you stay grounded when life feels beautiful and hard at the same time? Because if we're honest, this season has held both. There has been so much joy, so much laughter, so many moments we never want to forget. And there have also been tears, uncertainty, overstimulation, and the reality of walking through something we never would have chosen. In this episode, we're talking about how we want...

390. THE SUMMER RESET! 7 Tiny Habits That Make Life Feel Magical Again This summer could have easily felt consumed by uncertainty. Instead, Edie and her family made a decision: to create as much joy, connection, and magic as possible right in the middle of it. In this episode, she shares the seven tiny habits helping her savor this season, stay present with the people she loves, and create meaning...

Today we’re talking about the voice in your head — that constant inner dialogue that most of us hardly even notice anymore. The criticism. The pressure. The negativity. The harshness we often direct toward ourselves without realizing how deeply it affects the way we experience our lives… and the people around us. One of the things we talk about in this episode is how our thoughts become the emotio...

This episode is such a special one. A few weeks ago, we hosted our Next Level Life Summit and opened enrollment for our Christian Life Coach Certification program. During the summit, I sat down with several of the amazing women from our coaching community for a live panel conversation… and after we finished, I knew I wanted to share it here on the podcast too. Because honestly? This conversation b...

387. You Were Made to Make! Why Creation Brings Us Fully Alive Today we’re talking about: Why women often slip into “consumption mode” in midlife The difference between consuming and creating Why creativity is part of your divine inheritance The hidden exhaustion that comes from suppressing your gifts How creating beauty and connection nourishes us deeply Why your soul might be craving expansion,...

Today we’re talking all about JOY Not fake positivity. Not pretending hard things don’t exist. But the kind of deep, grounded joy that reminds you: all is well. In this episode, we talk about: Why joy is something we intentionally cultivate The difference between cheap dopamine vs. deep fulfillment How comparison and scrolling quietly steal joy Why beauty and your physical surroundings matter more...

I believe with my whole heart that women in midlife are not fading… we are awakening 🤍 In this episode, we’re talking about: Why so many women in midlife feel restless The difference between dissatisfaction and untapped potential How women disconnect from themselves over years of caretaking and performing Why numbing behaviors never truly satisfy the ache for “more” The beautiful gifts women gain...

384. 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Mother!  This episode felt like sitting on the porch with us talking about motherhood, emotions, nervous systems, little kids, big feelings, and becoming who God created us to be 🤍 As Emmy prepares to become a mama this summer, we’re sharing some of the biggest lessons motherhood has taught us over the years. In this episode, we talk about: Why your c...

This episode is one of those “you can’t unsee it” conversations. We’re diving into the subtle but powerful patterns that shape your relationships—and how to shift them so you can experience more connection, peace, and joy. Why we often think the problem is the other person The difference between your true self and false self How your false self shows up as: People-pleasing Needing validation Contr...

In this episode, we’re talking about the balance so many of us are craving: ✨ Structure + Spontaneity ✨ Discipline + Delight ✨ Productivity + Magic We share real-life examples from our own lives (meal prepping, sourdough, last-minute NYC trips, knitting projects, motherhood rhythms, and more) and how we’re learning to hold both. Why routines and rhythms create peace, stability, and freedom How...

This episode is all about creating a “House of Joy” through tiny, intentional habits—the kind that shape the atmosphere of your life and leave lasting memories for the people you love. We talk about: Creating a signature scent in your home (hello, diffusers ✨) Always having something baking or brewing Using soft lighting to calm your nervous system Keeping a rhythm of creating with your hands Wea...

This episode is all about how your thinking is shaping your experience of your relationships—and how to shift it in simple, powerful ways. We talk about: Why we default to thinking the problem is “out there” How your thoughts create your emotional experience (not the other person) Why disconnection often starts internally, not externally The “House of Joy” mindset in relationships “They should be...

What if the reason you’re not getting the results you want… has nothing to do with your circumstances? In this episode, I’m sharing one of the most powerful concepts I’ve ever practiced and taught—how your internal state (your thoughts, emotions, and energy) is shaping everything in your life. After a transformative weekend at our House of Joy coaches retreat, I saw this truth more clearly than ev...

What if the life you want isn’t something you have to wait for… but something you can start living today? In this short but powerful episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite frameworks I teach inside Life Mentoring School: the 3-part code of your highest self. We’re talking about how to shift your thoughts, create your emotional life on purpose, and take aligned action—so you can start showing up a...

In this episode, we’re talking about how to romanticize your life in real, tangible ways—not by pretending everything is perfect, but by bringing intention and presence to what already is. Here are a few of the little things currently bringing me so much life: Travel knitting (yes, I cast on a whole sweater just for the trip ✨) Coordinated retreat goodies + planning meaningful experiences Self-co...

This episode is a little different… and so much fun. Today Emme and I are sitting down for a lighthearted conversation about the “weird” things we did as a family growing up—things she definitely didn’t love at the time 😅 But here’s the funny part… She’s starting to do a lot of them now. We talk about: Growing up in an “ingredient household” (and why that actually mattered) Why I made the girls d...

This is a short episode, but it carries a lot of heart. Today I’m telling you a story about a sweater… but really, it’s a story about growth, hard seasons, and who we’re becoming in the middle of it all. I started a knitting project that I definitely was not ready for. At first glance, it felt overwhelming—too complicated, too intricate, too much. And honestly? That’s exactly how some seasons of l...