Living Easy with Lindsey

Certified Enneagram teacher Meredith Boggs is the author of "The Journey Home" releasing in January 2023 and also the host of  "The Other Half Podcast " In this episode, Lindsey and Meredith discuss the biblical foundation of the Enneagram Personality Test and Meredith's perspective on why the Enneagram is not  anti-christian. Meredith also discusses each type and the associated primary sin strugg...

Laurel Handfield, author and founder of Happy Island Press, has written over 50 children's stories including  My Pretty and I  Imagi ne. As a young black girl growing up in America in the 70s and 80s, Laurel struggled with self-esteem because all of the pretty girls had light skin, blue eyes and looked different from her, which created deep-rooted insecurity. In this episode, Lindsey and Laurel di...

Gary   Thomas is the author of very well-known marriage books like " Sacred Marriage" and has written a new book called, " Making Your Marriage a Fortress ". In this conversation, we discuss the damage that betrayal and broken trust can create within a marriage, whether it is from an affair, pornography addiction, lying, shame, deceit, or insecurity. Click here for more about The Sex and Intimacy...

These 3 simple things have transformed our marriage within the last year. And when I say that, I mean they have altered the trajectory of our marriage completely - for the better - and they really aren't extremely difficult to implement. Jesse and I have had many discussions this past year about how we have built up emotional and physical walls against one another. We saw that we were hardening to...

The Sex and Intimacy Project is HERE!!! Jesse and I couldn't be more thrilled for this study that we've created specifically for couples who are hoping to strengthen their sexual, emotional AND spiritual intimacy!  On today's 5-minute chat, I am sharing about the 3 things to be aware of when struggling with a low sex drive within your marriage. There are many other aspects to this discussed within...

Board Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Practitioner, Dana Kay, knew right away that her son was different. She used to wake up dreading what kind of mood he would be in. Shortly after, he was diagnosed with ADHD, but the medications weren't helping him. She was told by her doctor that food wouldn't make a difference with his ADHD, but she chose to try it anyway - and changing his diet was t...

Secrecy is a breeding ground for shame. In today's episode, Manda Carpenter discusses her new book, 'Soul Care to Save Your Life' and how self-awareness led to deep and committed healing in her friendships and romantic relationships.   Manda shares her vulnerable story about committing adultery and answers questions about how her husband responded to her confession of committing adultery as a Chri...

Today's episode with Chris and Holly Santillo discusses the importance of teaching our children independence and resilience in a generation that has become heavily focused on dependency. Many millennial parents are fearful of allowing their children to live independently because they worry about the disconnect in the relationship. However, Chris and Holly discuss how independence actually creates...

On today's episode, I am sharing my own story about how postpartum anxiety turned into over 7 years of deep, intense. anxiety. I attempted to pray it away, worship it away, talk it away and read it away, but it clung to me and my life. It impacted my marriage and my motherhood greatly and I desperately needed to figure out how to navigate it. In this conversation, I will walk you through Philippia...

On today's episode, I am sharing very openly about my past and the decisions that have haunted my memories. I talk about a conversation that Jesse and I had on a road trip about our past relationships, our regrets in those relationships and the embarrassment we feel about our actions. I have been working hard to move past this shame in my life and wanted to bring you guys along for the journey. In...

In today's episode, Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo get right down to the nitty gritty of marriage and relationships. Their new book, The 6 Pillars of Intimacy , gives words to the needs of every spouse. They discuss how financial intimacy, recreational intimacy, emotional intimacy and more impact their day to day relaitonships and build upon one another. They share their own stories of these broken piec...

On today's brief episode, I am saying THANK YOU to all of you who have helped me get to over 1 million downloads and 100 episodes on The Living Easy Podcast while also sharing my favorite episodes and your favorite episodes! One of my favorite quotes ever says this: "No matter what accomplishments you make, somebody helps you." I know that God has led the way in this podcast and I give Him all of...

In this conversation, Lindsey Maestas has an insightful conversation with Josh and Christi  Straub , authors of  Famous at Home: 7 Decisions to Put Your Family Center Stage in a World Competing For Your Time, Attention, and Identity , which explores how we can create an emotionally safe environment within our homes. Their training as therapists helped them to discover the power of emotional safety...

In this conversation, Lindsey Maestas talks with Katie about creating passive income on social media and how to continue marketing and building a profitable online course ! They discuss growth tactics for Katie's follow up coaching session post her Faith Fueled Breakthrough  launch. Lindsey and Katie discuss how to best choose the course launch that works for you, how to prepare for other course l...

Christine  Miles  is a former therapist and 'professional listener'. In this conversation, Lindsey and Christine discuss how common it is to learn how to  speak  as a child, but not how to  listen.  We are not wired to be good listeners, so we must actively practice listening well because the art of listening can deeply and positively impact our relationships as parents and as spouses.  Christine...

This conversation felt like a chat between close friends over a cup of coffee and was like therapy for my soul.  Mary   Marantz has a beautiful, poetic way of speaking and is the author of Slow Growth Equals Strong Roots:Finding Grace, Freedom, and Purpose in an Overachieving World Mary  shares her story of growing up in a trailer and working her way up to attending an ivy league school and receiv...

David  Erdman  is the author of The Ten Commandments of Marriage: Secrets of A Divorce Lawyer and you guys, I really loved this conversation. As most of you know, I spend A LOT of my time asking questions and MOST of my favorite responses come from couples who have been married 20 years longer than me. They always have very honest insight and great perspectives.  In today's conversation, David and...

In Episode 95, Lindsey Maestas has a deeply intimate conversation with Natasha Smith about the sensitive topic of abortion and the importance of depoliticizing the issue, and instead elevating the lives of the women and men that it affects. Natasha and Brittany Smith have recently launched a book, Unplanned Grace , which discusses their belief that being pro-life means being pro-woman.   Don't for...

In Part 3 of the 3-part series that discusses healthy and holy motherhood, Lindsey Maestas discusses the foundation of biblical, healthy motherhood and how we can be intentional in combating the lies that the enemy tells us.  She discusses that a mother who persists in prayer, demonstrates unconditional love, cultivates a joyful environment for her children, and exhibits steadfastness in the word...

Motherhood is intended to be enjoyed and God-honoring, not depleting. It is meant to be joyful, not suffered through. In Part 2 of the 3-part series that discusses healthy and holy motherhood, Lindsey Maestas discusses asceticism, mommy martyrdom, and why no mama should try to do it all. P.S. Summer Flash Sale!  The Wife Project: From Roommates to Soulmates is 40% OFF for 3 Days Only!!! Don't miss...

In Part 1 of the 3 part series that discusses healthy and unhealthy motherhood, Lindsey Maestas discusses the detriment of idolizing motherhood and instead the importance of putting Jesus and your marriage before your children. In this first episode, Lindsey explores the four main ways that we often idolize our children and place them above other important areas of our lives. She discusses some of...

In Episode 91, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sheila Way Gregoire ( @sheilagregoire ) and Dr. Keith Gregoire ( drbirdnerd ) - sex and intimacy experts and authors of The Good Guy's Guide to Great Sex and The Good Girls Guide to Great Sex.  In this intentional and candid conversation with the Gregoire's, we discussed the orgasm gap, what to know about the man in the relationship having low sex...

Ashley and Dino Petrone (@arrowsandbow) are the real deal. I genuinely loved  this conversation with both of them because they weren't afraid to share honestly. Join us as we talk about a fun little competition that turned into having sex more often (much more often) and why they choose to do so. They also discuss the safeguards they have put up within their relationship to ensure their marriage r...

If you don't tell your money where to go, you become a slave to your money. Creating boundaries within your finances is crucial. On today's episode, Lindsey Maestas speaks with friend and financial coach, Jared Humphries, about the importance of creating a budget that aligns with your lifestyle while also ensuring that it is something that sets you up for financial success. He also discusses our c...

MY BUSINESS ACADEMIES ARE HERE!! IT'S LAUNCH DAY!!! Click the link to learn more! In episode 4 of the Money and Christianity series, Lindsey and Jesse discuss how their passive income streams have enabled them to retire her husband from his demanding real estate career and replace his income, all while working from home a few hours a day. They share how Jesse's joy has increased because of financi...