Positivity in Pregnancy and Motherhood with Joslyn Hillam | Positive Pregnancy Mindset | Pregnancy is Hard

Sometimes we get so focused on our goals and what we want to do that we put some vital relationships on the back-burner. This is a good reminder to ‘remember your people’. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/of-things-that-matter-most?lang=eng Listen here or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Amazon music, Podbean, Spotify, or Stitcher! And please share with your friend...

Developing Self Mastery is a constant work in progress. Today I talk about an area I am working on with self mastery. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/the-latter-day-saint-woman-basic-manual-for-women-part-a/personal-and-family-development/lesson-30-developing-and-teaching-self-mastery?lang=eng Listen here or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Amazon music, Podbean, Spotify, or Stitcher...

We get in ruts and things can seem downright hard and impossible, it seems like getting out of the rut will be WAY too difficult! Tune in for some good thoughts on getting out of the rut. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/31aburto?lang=eng

Join in today as I talk of my summer goal and how pregnancy is SO hard! Still some good spiritual insights on reaching goals and being a mother to Heavenly Father’s children. Listen here or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Google play, Spotify, or Stitcher! And please share with your friends who are ‘striving to be spiritual’! Patron funding (Crowd Funding) is now available and is an option...

Has it been hard to keep the faith alive during covid, riots, financial uncertainty and not being able to attend church? It has pushed me to strive harder to develop more faith. Join for a conversation on faith!  Story from Episode President Nelson's Faith Quote Listen here or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Google play, Spotify, or Stitcher! And please share with your friends who are ‘stri...

Today is an Awesome Ensign Article on Mental health!  A 3 Step Guide to Maintaining your Mental Health Listen here or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Google play, Spotify, or Stitcher! And please share with your friends who are ‘striving to be spiritual’! Patron funding (Crowd Funding) is now available and is an option for those interested! It is where you donate money because you want to,...

I had a moment this last week where I was able to feel the Spirit strong in my heart. It was a powerful moment that I am very grateful for. When have you felt the Spirit strong in the last little while? How does the Holy Ghost speak to you? Listen here or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Google play, Spotify, or Stitcher! And please share with your friends who are ‘striving to be spiritual’!...

There are sacrifices in being a mother. There just is. And they are not always fun or enjoyable. Today I talk of just a couple of the hard sacrifices and strive to turn them to gratitude, while giving you some positive thoughts on mothering God's children. We are in this together! Because She is a Mother Talk Am I a Child of God? Alma 56:47 Listen here or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Goo...

Join in for thoughts on cleanliness and marriage!  Quote on LDS.org Listen here or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Google play, Spotify, or Stitcher! And please share with your friends who are ‘striving to be spiritual’! Patron funding (Crowd Funding) is now available and is an option for those interested! It is where you donate money because you want to, and love what you hear! See the top...

We have been through many crisis type situations in the last few months: a pandemic, recession, sickness, personal loss for a variety of reasons. It has been heavy, especially with not being able to meet at church. But today I give two simple tips to help be spiritually prepared for the crisis's we meet.   Article on Being Spiritually Prepared for a Crisis Listen here or subscribe via Apple Podcas...

Sometimes the hardest part of our goals is believing that we can. Believing: 'I can' can be very hard! But is a great place to start.  Elephant Story Three Sisters Elder Uchtdorf Listen here or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Google play, Spotify, or Stitcher! And please share with your friends who are ‘striving to be spiritual’! Patron funding (Crowd Funding) is now available and is an opt...

In striving to reach your goals do you ever experience set backs? Do you get discouraged or disappointed in yourself and lack of progress in your goals? If so join me today! Frog Story Elder Uchtdorf's Quotes Be Still My Soul, hymn #124   Listen here or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Google play, Spotify, or Stitcher! And please share with your friends who are ‘striving to be spiritual’! P...

Does your home ever feel in disaccord? Do you feel like a drill sergeant? If so, listen today for some ideas on uplifting the environment in your home!  Latter-day Saint Woman Book: Chapter 31   Listen here or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Google play, Spotify, or Stitcher! And please share with your friends who are ‘striving to be spiritual’! Patron funding (Crowd Funding) is now availab...

  Heavenly Father, please bless we can have fun...  Listen here or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Google play, Spotify, or Stitcher! And please share with your friends who are ‘striving to be spiritual’! Patron funding (Crowd Funding) is now available and is an option for those interested! It is where you donate money because you want to, and love what you hear! See the top of the website...

Deliberately choosing who to follow can take time and energy but the energy devoted is worth it! Today's episode is a great one to spur on thoughts of who you are 'following'. Glenn Rawsen 'Follow Me' Listen here or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Google play, Spotify, or Stitcher! And please share with your friends who are ‘striving to be spiritual’! Patron funding (Crowd Funding) is now a...

Today I strive to ask some thought provoking questions to help you ponder on how YOU are doing in your life.  Questions to Ask More Questions Listen here or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Google play, Spotify, or Stitcher! And please share with your friends who are ‘striving to be spiritual’! Patron funding (Crowd Funding) is now available and is an option for those interested! It is where...

In a fascinating moment of pondering and reflection, hands are thought about and the role they play in our lives!  Listen here or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Google play, Spotify, or Stitcher! And please share with your friends who are ‘striving to be spiritual’! Patron funding (Crowd Funding) is now available and is an option for those interested! It is where you donate money because y...

Today I interview a close friend that has been a great inspiration and support in my own motherhood journey! She has great tips and insight on striving to be spiritual! Listen here or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Google play, Spotify, or Stitcher! And please share with your friends who are ‘striving to be spiritual’! Patron funding (Crowd Funding) is now available and is an option for th...

Today I give some 'simple recipes' in the form of poems to brighten your day and inspire your life. Feelings by Evelyn Day Prayer Poem from Ezra Taft Benson's talk Courage by Cheryl Slinker A Simple Recipe by Jane Lamb Listen here or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Google play, Spotify, or Stitcher! And please share with your friends who are ‘striving to be spiritual’! Patron funding (Crowd...

Is creativity spiritual? Has it been awhile since you were creative? What are some of your favorite ways to be creative? Listen to today's podcast episode to hear some great quotes and thoughts on Creativity and Spirituality. Happiness, Your Heritage Listen here or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Google play, Spotify, or Stitcher! And please share with your friends who are ‘striving to be s...

Are you grateful that your parents taught you to work and the value of working? I am very grateful! It is important that we be intentional in teaching our own children to work!  Latter Day Saint Woman Book A The Countess and the Impossible Story Listen here or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Google play, Spotify, or Stitcher! And please share with your friends who are ‘striving to be spirit...

Does it feel that you don't have talents? Or that you don't have time to use and develop them? Today I encourage you in discovering your talents and striving to spend some time on them, specifically over this summer! I give tips for finding/re-discovering your talents and hope you can find small segments of time this summer to develop them! Please share with me your talent developing journey! stri...

"-The prophet said to plant a garden, so that’s what we’ll do. For God has given rich brown soil, the rain and sunshine too. And if we plant the seeds just right and tend them carefully, Before we know, good things will grow to feed our family. -We’ll plant the seeds to fill our needs, then plant a few to spare, And show we love our neighbors with the harvest that we share. Oh, won’t you plant a g...

Today I interview a close friend that has been a great inspiration in starting this 'Striving to be Spiritual' podcast. She has some great tips about her morning, and evening routine, and boundaries with her phone; that help her in own Striving to be Spiritual journey! I know you will learn something great that you will want to incorporate into your life! Shan'tel's favorite children's books: -Sto...

Do you ever feel overwhelmed with stuff, STUFF, STUFF everywhere? It is cluttered and unorganized almost to the point that you can not think straight? Today I talk about organizing and cleaning some of our mess so we can think more straight.  Latter Day Saint Woman Manual Listen here or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Google play, Spotify, or Stitcher! And please share with your friends who...