Living Lighter

Welcome back, friend! We're in week two of a multi-part series about the four pillars of Living Lighter: home, mind, body, and soul. Today's episode is about happiness, mindset, "shiny object syndrome," and grit. Do you struggle to appreciate what you do accomplish instead of dwelling on everything you didn't get done? (Looking at you, Enneagram 1s & 3s 👀 ) I totally get it. I've been there. And...

Happy New Year! 🎉 Can you believe 2023 is here already?! I am so excited you've decided to tune in, because today we're kicking off a new series about the four pillars of Living Lighter: Home, Mind, Body, and Soul. While we dive deeper into each of these topics throughout my Living Lighter course (which opens again soon, by the way 😉), this series will provide a high-level overview of what it me...

Hey, sweet friend! Welcome to Part 2 of our miniseries on living without burnout. If you're anything like me, you do ALL the things. I am really good at saying yes instead of no, and I lived in a state of burnout for a full decade (maybe more!) Eventually I realized that the "hot mess mom" culture does not have to be our reality. So as we enter into this new year and a new season, living a life wi...

Tell me if this sounds familiar: You scramble every day, always running behind and never seeming to do "enough." Well mama, I've been there. Today we're kicking off a two-part miniseries on burnout, which is a precursor to a longer series as we enter into the new year. Together we're figuring out how to disengage from burnout and really step into a life of margin and rest. You and I both know that...

Hey friend! Today's episode is a little different because we are diving into Psalm 37 together, so you may want to grab your Bible (totally fine if not, though – you're welcome to just listen!) If you do want to follow along, head over to your favorite Bible app because we'll be reading from several different translations. Through the lens of Psalm 37, we will see how failing does not make us a fa...

So… what if middle school wasn't the worst? Today I am joined by Jess Johnson and Amy Weatherly, internet friends and founders of the Sister I Am With You online community where millions of women get real about friendships. They're also the bestselling authors of I'll Be There (But I'll Be Wearing Sweatpants) , and their new book I'll Be There (And Let's Make Friendship Bracelets) is an adapted ve...

Real talk: Have you ever reached January only to wonder where on earth December went? Or have you felt just a tinge of sadness on December 26th because you feel like you missed the Christmas season (again)? If that's you, I'm right there with you! Between the holiday parties, family gatherings, cookie swaps, school festivities, and dozens of other things on our to-do list during this season, it's...

Hey, sweet friend. In this episode I wanted to let you in on some updates with my health. You may already know that I was recently diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease after years of battling intense pain and migraines without any answers. And while I'm relieved to finally have an answer, this definitely is not what I envisioned for myself. Maybe you're in a similar spot. If your life maybe doesn't...

Friends, today's guest is none other than Kayla Stoeklein! I am so excited to share this conversation with you, especially since I first heard Kayla on one of my favorite podcasts years ago when her first book came out. This conversation is a deep one and a good one – but also, for those of you who have experienced deep loss, it might be a little bit of a hard one. Kayla's new book Rebuilding Beau...

You know how there's some people that you see on a stage and think, "Wow, you seem so awesome. Are you actually that awesome in real life?" Well, my guest today is 100% the same person off stage as she is on – she's just the real deal. Toni Collier is a Hope Coach, author of Brave Enough to Be Broken and the founder of Broken Crayons Still Color, an international women's ministry that helps women...

Do you ever feel like no matter how how hard you work, it's never enough? I've definitely been there! And here's the thing: we will never feel like we've truly done enough if we do not first define what "enough" actually means. So, what does "enough" look like for you today? Your answer might change in different seasons, but it's always so important that we let enough be enough and give ourselves...

I'm so excited to have my real-life friend Krista Gilbert joining us today! Krista is a life coach who's passionate about leadership, home, and family. She is the author of Reclaiming Home (which I highly recommend!) and equips moms by coupling the practical with the inspirational. Full of stories and energy, Krista connects with women on and off stage around such topics as cultivating a healthy h...

What if I told you that you have 168 hours to spend every single week? Although that may feel impossible, it's true! In fact, even after subtracting 56 hours for sleep and 40-50 hours for work, that still leaves over 60 expendable hours each week. So why do we feel like we're spread so thin? Why don't we ever seem to have time for the things we want to do? It all depends on how you plan to spend t...

It can be so easy on the difficult days to disqualify yourself – believe me, I've been there a time or two (or three!) But friends, we are not disqualified. Today we look at Rahab's story and how God called and qualified her, even though she was probably the last person anyone would have chosen to be written into the lineage of Jesus. Like Rahab, we can choose boldness in place of the most broken...

I am so excited to have my friend Mary Marantz as our very first guest on the Living Lighter podcast! Mary's story is absolutely incredible. She grew up in a single wide trailer in rural West Virginia before making it all the way to the hallowed halls of Yale Law School… only to find she still didn't feel like enough. Over the past five years she's been figuring out how to separate her worth from...

How do we set ourselves up for success each evening so we can enjoy a more productive tomorrow? And not just a day that's productive but  happier, lighter, and more joy-filled? The key is how you spend the hour before you go to bed. While many may think the first hour of your day is the most important, it's actually the last one! Here's a simple, 5-minute exercise to try before you fall asleep ton...

This episode is all about Revenge Bedtime Procrastination, a phenomenon that affects a lot of people ( especially moms). Do you find yourself sacrificing sleep at night for leisure time because you don't have any during the day? I've definitely been there, but I can tell you that you don't have to stay there! Imagine how much healthier you would be if you rested when your body told you to, or what...

Have you ever wanted to do something just for you but felt like you couldn't? Maybe it's trying a totally new style or visiting a brand new place… for me, it was dying my hair pink. I remember sitting in the chair of my hairstylist of 10 years, lamenting the fact that I'd "missed my window" for a bright pop of color. She looked me straight in the eyes and told me: "Stop being timid." Those words c...

Hey mama! Welcome to the very first episode of the Living Lighter podcast. If we haven't met yet, I'm Teresa! I'm an author, creative, mom of six (I know, whaaaaa?!) and total Bible nerd. As a working mom and entrepreneur, I spent way too many years living in survival mode. Now I'm passionate about equipping women to live a legacy of health and margin – basically the total opposite of the "hot mes...

Welcome to the Living Lighter Podcast with Teresa Swanstrom Anderson!