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Hey fellow mamas! It's another bonus episode featuring the awesome moms in the middle here on the podcast today. "Moms in the Middle" is a group of 6 real-life, Jesus lovin' mamas who are in the messy middle of motherhood just like you and we collaborated to periodically bring you some round table style discussions about topics that are important to you! We cover motherhood from every angle, as we...

87.  Hey Sister Friend! Isn't God so awesome to connect us with special people at exactly the right time?  When a fellow sister in Christ found the podcast and then connected with me via messenger, I knew that she had a heart to serve women and a story about love, loss and community that needed to be shared with the world.  Abigail Lutz was 24 years old and living and teaching in Alaska when she g...

86.  I've got a special treat for you today! It's a "listen in" episode on the podcast as we walk through a clarity call with a Jesus-Lovin', Overwhelmed Mama of 3. If you've ever wondered how to find more hours in the day, how to beat the overwhelm OR if you sometimes question if you're even doing this "Mom Thing" right, then today's episode is for you, beautiful girl. I'm here to remind you that...

85. Hey Sister Friend! The last time I checked, we were all living in a pretty unpredictable world. (The year 2020, anyone?) As believers, we're called to live in the world, but not be OF the world. We're called to shine the light, show the love and spread the JOY… even when the world around us feels like all sorts of CrAzY.  Today on the podcast, I'm sharing some thoughts about HOW we can live a...

84. Hey girl! I see you. Juggling it all, doing it all, smiling on the outside and dying of overwhelm on the inside. I've been there too…  I don't know about you, but I've found that being the Do It All Dolly can leave me totally stressed out!  With everything on our plate and time going faster by the minute, we find ourselves saying "yes" to everything and burning out quickly. **HELP!!?**  Today...

Hey Mama! Whether you've just brought home a baby, you're looking to move, you're in between jobs or you just have no idea what is next in life, this bonus episode is for you! Ashley Carroll and I are getting real about the transitions our families are going through right now! We're holding nothing back, and I promise you'll find some gold nuggets for easing your season of transition, whatever it...

83. We're getting real and relatable with the Moms in the Middle on the podcast today, as we chat about our periods and the hormone rollercoaster. (Ever been there?) The moms (myself included!) are spilling all the deets about our monthly cycles, how we manage pain, and how we've learned to read our bodies through cycle syncing (life changing!). Fill up your coffee cup and grab a seat at the table...

82. Ahhh… isn't being a woman glamorous? Hormones, periods, child bearing, #allthethings, right?! LOL. I remember sitting at the kitchen table one evening, looking at my family and then just bursting into tears for seemingly no reason at all. I covered my face and ran into our son's bedroom. My husband walked in and looked at me dumbfounded.  "It's my stupid hormones," I blurted out between sobs. ...

What's the first thing you think of when you hear the term "self care?"   If it's bubble baths, candles and quiet music, you're in the majority.     Sister friend, we're about to take what you know about self care and completely redefine the term in today's *bonus* episode featuring the spunky, wisdom-filled Moms in the Middle.   Bucket fillers, energy drainers and all things "self care"... we're...

81. Did you know that God created women in a unique, wonderful way? Yep! He even calls you a masterpiece, sister friend! He designed you on purpose for a time such as this! Kristen Clark, co-founder of Girl Defined Ministries joins me on the podcast today as we deep dive into God's Radical Design for Femininity and Sexuality. It might be different than what you think and it's definitely different...

This. Girl. Loves. To. Travel! So many of you have asked about insight into our family travels or how we do it with our kids in tow.  In this bonus episode, I'm spilling all my best travel tips and hacks to make your next vacay a breeze, mama friend!  Grab a cup of coffee (and your suitcase) and let the adventure begin! --------------- Wanna talk about the dreams on your heart (or your travel plan...

80. My husband and I recently celebrated our 15th Anniversary with a trip to Door County, Wisconsin and let me tell you…. We had so. much. Fun!! From the road trip itself, to the beautiful scenery and spending time in nature, to spending time in the bedroom (wink!), our little getaway was exactly what we needed! We came home feeling refreshed and more in love than ever. #swoon  While we were on ou...

79. Hey Sister Friend, Have you ever walked through a season of disappointment? (I'm over here with my hand raised.) Of course you've experienced disappointment. You're human, Sis! Disappointment can send us into a deep, dark hole if we allow it to take us there.  Fortunately, there are some things we can do that will actually prevent disappointment from happening, or at the very least help us dea...

78. BIG NEWS! The "Happy Chick" is covering a completely wild topic on the podcast today. Yep, we're talking about "toxic positivity." Me, the girl who someone once called "too happy," is actually going there today.  Join me for a deep dive on what toxic positivity is, what it looks like, why it's hurtful and what we need to do sometimes instead of being "eternally optimistic."  It's not all sunsh...

77. Narcissism. It's a heavy word. And it's probably rearing its ugly head somewhere in your life (or it has in the past) . The after effects of being abused by a narcissistic person can be deep and painful. There's a reason why. Narcissism is not only a psychological battle, it's also spiritual warfare .  Ronica Cormier, host of the Mama Trauma podcast is joining me today to deep dive into this t...

76. Hey Sister. I've got a tough question to ask you today… Are you spending more time looking back at your past than you are looking towards your future? Are you living with brokenness and bitterness and fear because of it? Girl, I've been there. And it kept me stuck. It prevented me from actually living the GOOD life that God had for me.  But then…  After years of searching, I finally identified...

Hey sweet sisters! It's another bonus episode here on the podcast. I recently connected with an amazing group of mamas and we have collaborated as a sisterhood of moms who are in the "messy middle" of motherhood, right along with you guys, to bring you some insightful round-table style discussions.     Today's topic is the struggle with mom friends. And sister… the struggle can be real! Am I right...

75. Hey Sister Friend! Candace Advent, a fellow Jesus lovin' sister joins me on the podcast today to bravely share about how she traded religion for a relationship with Christ, while simultaneously walking through a divorce, becoming sober and navigating a pregnancy. If that sounds like a whirlwind of life experiences, that's because it was , but the resounding anthem of that season in Candace's l...

Join the Moms in the Middle as we discuss where and how we find God while in the #messymiddle of motherhood. In this round-table style discussion, we're diving deep into questions like...   -How can we know that God sees us and is with us in the messy middle of motherhood?   -What does it mean to be a daughter first, and a mama second?   -What are some ways that God speaks to us in motherhood?   -...

74. It's a joy to feature my sister-in-love on today's podcast episode! Hilary's testimony is one of redemption and unfailing love. There's something in it that will touch the heart of every listener.  From a life of drugs and brokenness to walking through a season of deep anger, the Good Father rescued Hilary time and time again, receiving her with open arms, reminding her of her value and worth...

Hey Sister! I'm so excited to collab with a group of amazing women to bring you something awesome!   "Moms in the Middle" is a group of Jesus-lovin' mamas having round-table style discussions on topics that are important to YOU!   Faith, Wellness, Marriage, Motherhood, Intentional Living, Communication, Sex and MORE!   These talks will be hosted in each of our private Facebook groups and on our po...

73. Oh my goodness. Where to start!?  Today marks 15 years of being married to the man I love… someone who is not perfect, but who is perfect for me. Chad is someone who doesn't complete me (only Jesus can do that) , but he completely compliments me. He brings out the best in me. He protects me, cherishes me, cheers me on, makes me laugh and he loves me so well. Don't get me wrong… we've had our u...

72. If you've ever wondered what my daily life looks like, then you're gonna LOVE today's podcast. I'm peeling back the curtain so you can get a glimpse into the routines that rock my world. I'm sharing my morning, day time and evening routines with you and I'm including my best tips for living a life that keeps all the parts of me in shape. We're talking physical, mental and spiritual! I'm also s...

71. Did you know that as women, there are three main areas of our life where we typically experience a lot of stress? Maybe the following three categories will strike a chord with you…  Time management and balance (that buzz word!) Finances Relationships Does the thought of any of those make you shudder or feel anxiety? How often are we rocking a messy bun and sweatpants flying around the house tr...

70. Calling all wives! This episode is a juicy one! Katie Mae Webb, Marriage Empowerment Coach, wife and mom is joining me on the show today to talk about how to "fight fair" in marriage. Not only that, but we're also covering things like how to be a better communicator, what to do after you've had an argument with your spouse, the #1 thing that your husband needs from you, what to do if you're qu...