No More Perfect Podcast with Jill Savage

Do you have trouble saying no? Do you hate letting others down and feel guilty if you can't say yes?  If so, you're not alone...but you're probably also over-committed and maybe even nursing resentment in your heart that comes when we lack boundaries. It can be so hard to say no, but its important to learn how to have boundaries without guilt.  In this episode of the No More Perfect...

Do you find yourself constantly tired and your life doesn't seem to allow for rest? If so, you aren't the only one. A great night's sleep or a nap isn't always the key to great rest.  According to Dr. Saundra-Dalton-Smith, there are seven different areas that we need to find rest in so that we can fully operate. God does not want us to earn our rest but to work from a place of...

Do you feel like you’re always falling short? Struggle feeling like you’re not enough? Wondering why others have some of the things in life that you really want? If so, you just might be comparing. Comparison breeds discontentment. It robs us of peace. It steals our hope. This is what we tackle on Episode 12 of the No More Perfect Podcast and the conversation is richer because Shannon Popkin, auth...

What happens when the Perfection Infection invades your parenting? Your kids feel they can never live up to your expectations. They're worried about disappointing you and keeping you happy. They feel corrected by you a lot but not connected to you like they long for. This is a weight no one should carry. The Perfection Infection can invade your parenting at any stage of the game--when your ki...

Do you find yourself giving up more often than you like?  Have you ever gotten to the place where you just couldn’t take it anymore?   Dreams. Programs. Jobs. Relationships. There are so many different areas where we feel like calling it quits.   Episode #10 of the No More Perfect Podcast is an honest conversation about resisting the temptation to give up.   My guest is Nicki Koziarz, an author, s...

Have you ever learned the value of forgiving in real time? It can be a game-changer for your relationships. Most of the time we think of forgiveness as something needed for big things that break trust. On this episode of the No More Perfect Podcast my husband and I talk about why forgiveness is so important to use multiple times a day. You read that right! Multiple times a day! After all, you bump...

Is the empty nest on the horizon? A little closer than you’re ready for?  Are you in the throes of letting go and trying to navigate a new normal?  Do you have some out of the nest and some still at home?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, you'll want to listen to Episode 8 of the No More Perfect Podcast!  Letting go is one of the hardest parts of parenting. We're so accusto...

Does life ever feel like it’s more than you can handle? Do you realize that hard seasons tend to be where we fight to maintain control? Do you know that learning to “let go” will actually bring about better blessings in the midst of difficult circumstances? When life gets hard, aspects of the future are uncertain, and we’re at the mercy of other’s decisions, we want more power over the situation....

How do you rebuild trust when it’s broken? In this episode, Mark and I tackle the question we’re asked ALL. THE. TIME. We’re digging into rebuilding trust in a variety of relationships…not just marriage. After all, we deal with broken trust in parent/child relationships, friendships, extended family, and, of course, marriage. The formula for rebuilding trust is this: changed behavior over time reb...

Have you ever felt like you aren't enough as a mom? Have you ever struggled comparing yourself to others? On this podcast episode Keli Reese joins me to talk about overcoming mom guilt, the power of surrender in motherhood, and the concept of the "ministry of motherhood." It's a conversation filled with wisdom, laughter, and valuable takeaways for every mom!  Keli is the founde...

Do you ever feel that you need to be better prepared for the crazy things life brings to you? Today I am joined by Kathi Lipp as we discuss the importance of planning ahead and being ready for anything that comes your way. Kathi Lipp is the podcast host of the Clutter Free Academy, and the bestselling author of The Husband Project, Clutter Free and Ready for Anything. She and her husband, Roger, l...

  Every marriage has a story. Join Mark and I as we share a bit about our journey through marriage, children, surviving infidelity, and more! Tune in to find out how we went from Mark and Jill 1.0 to Mark and Jill 2.0. Check out this episode's show notes: https://www.jillsavage.org/lessons-learned-from-an-imperfect-marriage-episode-3/ Connect with Jill on Facebook and Instagram: @jillsavage.a...

Do you know someone who feels very deeply? They might even be affected by bright lights, strong scents, itchy clothing, and loud sounds. It's possible they sense other people's feelings before they ever say a word. They may even have a rich and complex inner life. This might be someone you know or it might even describe you! If you're not an HSP, you most certainly know an HSP, so l...

Have you ever felt like you want to connect better with your spouse or child? The next right step might be a simple, but important, tweak. Join me in this episode as I look at a place where I've experienced tremendous growth as a wife, a mother, and a friend. Listen in as I share about how I stopped being a buck up wife and mom and started choosing to respond with compassion and empathy. Chec...

Take a moment to hear as Jill Savage talks about the exciting things you can expect on the No More Perfect Podcast. Have ideas for subjects you need to hear about or guests you'd love to see? Send all your suggestions to resources@jillsavage.org! Join the conversation with Jill on FB or IG @jillsavage.author Find out more at www.jillsavage.org/podcast Check out our other resources: Mark and J...