Living Easy with Lindsey

In today's episode, Sarah Molitor and I discuss her new book, "Well Said." She opens up about her unhealthy patterns of communication in her marriage and how damaging it was to her relationship. She spoke words that were unkind and untrue to make herself feel better about where she was at. Sarah talks about how words are the symptom.  She shares her 'aha' moment when close people in her life appro...

In this thought-provoking podcast episode, join me as I sit down with Therapist Melissa Johnson to discuss the deeply resonant topic of overcoming an eating disorder and body insecurity. We discuss body dysmorphia, conquering body insecurity, and grappling with the far-reaching effects of filters and photoshop in today's beauty-centric world as a Christian woman, especially alongside our children....

In today's episode, Tara Sun shares her own personal story about her struggle with controlling behavior with her husband before they were married. She talks about how this led to disrespect and living in a season of impatience in the moments when God was calling her to be still. She shares how that control manifested into unkindness. We talk about the struggle of the type A personality, desiring t...

In today's conversation, Monica Swanson, author of 'Raising Amazing' shares her greatest regrets as a mom with only one child out of 4 left in her home. She openly discusses her struggle with anger toward her children and how she got to a place where she had to make a change. We discuss the practical ways that she has fought against her anger and the scripture that she clings to in moments when th...

We're back!! I am so happy to start this new season with some very positive news as well as many practical changes that I made this summer which have greatly impacted my mental health for the better! I'm not someone who has needed or had a lot of structure, but the conviction to show up more intentionally for my family, and for myself, has caused me to create a morning routine (consider it a 'rout...

PSA: I am taking a summer break from the podcast to spend intentional and purposeful time with my family. I will be back with a new series at the end of August ! Today I am sharing 5 specific things that I am doing this summer with the goal of being a more mindful mom, wife, friend and godly woman. I'm also sharing some personal health issues that I've been struggling with, which is one of the rea...

In today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Tish Taylor to delve into the topic of parenting ADHD in children with wisdom and grace. We discuss the importance of establishing structure and routine to help your children navigate life's challenges without everything feeling like an emergency as a parent.  Dr. Tish Taylor shares about the impact of food on behavior and shares about the scientifically obse...

When hustle turns to humility, we see God more clearly. Did you know that sleep is a form of worship? In today's episode, I talk about how my desire to live as a "night owl" greatly affected my mood and my motherhood and why you should prioritize sleep for your mental health.  In this convo, I discuss how sleep displays our dependence on God and His provision for us. I share 8 simple strategies to...

Get the *full* Intimacy Course with 4 weeks of video courses on topics just like this one (and so much more), including 'His' and 'Hers' intimacy workbooks! Learn more here !  In today's episode, I am talking to the wives who desire sex and intimacy more often than their husband does. Do you feel like something is 'wrong' with him or 'wrong' with you? Let's talk about it!  I constantly receive DM'...

In today's episode, Lindsey Maestas talks about the best pieces of advice she ever received, and also the advice she wishes she would have received, as an expecting and new mom. She discusses prioritizing sleep as a newborn mom, not allowing the enemy to fill you with guilt over things like supplementing with formula or switching to bottle feeding, making time for self-care, and not overburdening...

Our hearts are heavy as we come together to reflect on the devastating event that took place in Nashville yesterday. We are reminded of the fragility of life and the importance of family and community. In the midst of tragedy, it's easy to feel helpless and uncertain about how to move forward. But one thing I wanted to encourage all of you in today is the impact that YOU can have within your home...

Today I had the opportunity to interview Ashlee Gadd, founder of Coffee + Crumbs and author of  Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood .  Ashlee is passionate about encouraging women to embrace creativity in their lives as a means to enhance their well-being and that of their families. We talked about overcoming the guilt of pursuing creative passions: Ashlee no...

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On today's episode, I am sharing openly and honestly about my depression and how it displays itself in my day-to-day life. I talk about how my lack of energy and lack of will damages my marriage and challenges my husband and what I do every day to battle it.  If you struggle with mental health issues or you have a spouse who struggles with anxiety or depression, I pray that this episode encourages...

On today's episode, Lindsey Maestas talks about gluttony. Many of us don't think that we struggle with this, but gluttony is the most tolerated sin in the United States. If we're honest with ourselves, most of us have a dysfunctional or unhealthy relationship with food - whether that is over-indulging, emotionally eating, or punishing ourselves by withholding food.  She shares the importance of fa...

Lust is a corruption that starts in the mind, then grows roots in the heart, slowly corroding our bodies and our relationships.  In today's conversation, Lindsey Maestas digs into the topics of biblical sexual immorality, emotional longing, sleeping together before marriage, why pornography damages marriages and sex lives and - most importantly - the tools to battle and overcome this very intense...

In our influencer-heavy society, we are consumed by the things we 'need' to be buying, wearing, driving, and consuming...and it all leads to emptiness.  In scripture we see that God defines greed as something that brings ruin ( Prov. 15:27 ), stirs conflict ( Prov. 28:25 ), and destroys ( Prov. 29:4 ). On today's episode, I am discussing the damage caused by greed - how it ruins relationship, stop...

Envy is one of the only sins that makes little sense - because it doesn't bring a sense of temporary pleasure along with it. Jealousy is often a painful, shocking experience that leads us to further emptiness and discontentment, damaging relationships and destroying our own joy. On today's episode, Lindsey Maestas vulnerably discusses her own personal struggle with envy and idolatry after her move...

In the second episode of my Seven Deadly Sins Series, I am talking about laziness, distraction and diligence. Laziness robs us of happiness by decreasing our capacity to enjoy the deepest joys that God has given us. The enemy often tells us the lie that the less we do, the better we feel, but when we really see the truth of it, the less diligent we are, the less happy we feel. In today's episode,...

Let's talk about anger, frustration and overwhelm and what the Bible says about it. Welcome to episode ONE of my 7 Deadly Sins Series.  Anger and frustration may not be a huge issue in your life, or they may be, but we all have areas that truly trigger us. Do you find that you're someone who stonewalls, lashes out, gives the silent treatment, slams on the horn or just expresses their anger in unhe...

Today's conversation with Dave Hollis gave me life. It is one of those conversations that just feels so raw and honest and gives insight into the day-to-day struggles of parenting, marriage, self-esteem, and a challenged faith after many life difficulties. Dave discusses his first Christmas after his divorce and how different it looks 3 years in. He talks about being a single father and how his pu...

In today's episode, Author Brooke Hazen discusses the power that addiction can have over the mind, and how the deep, widespread addiction that is pornography is damaging relationships and physical bodies. But there is always hope. He discusses his experience in overcoming porn addiction through God's grace and restoration. He talks about the concept of re-framing our minds from attraction —> sex —...

Emily Ley is one of my favorite authors and the creator of the incredibly helpful Simplified planners. Emily and I had some really sweet conversations about the importance of a solid morning routine and how implementing structure in our homes can benefit our parenthood and our joy. We discuss openly our own struggles with sadness and random difficulties that we face in being consistent with our mo...

Mila Grigg is a powerhouse of a woman who has walked through deep difficulty with resilience, faith and intention. Mila's husband was sentenced to 10 years in prison in the midst of her pregnancy; yet, she built a wildly successful company with a newborn as she visited her husband in federal prison. In this conversation, she shares how to build a life when everything feels stripped from you, how s...

In today's beautiful, heartbreaking, hopeful, and genuine conversation, Andy Dooley shares about the loss of his father last month and how that has impacted the exciting moment of launching a book about raising a family with faith. Andy discusses falling in love with being around your family, intentionally creating a balance between respect, obedience, FUN within a family relationship, and creatin...