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The COVID-19 virus continues to disrupt lives, cause despair and pain. In today's episode though we do NOT dwell on the discouraging aspects of this unique time. I focus on HOPE and finding reason to HOPE in this time. The Infinite Power of HOPE 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...

I have been saying I would do an interview for months and I finally figured it out!! (LOUD CHEERING) :)  Shelly is an amazing and inspiring woman that I recently have been learning a lot from. She is an emotions coach for women  and has done many online courses, but her favorite is one on one coaching.  I really love some of the tips she gives on what she does in her own 'striving to be spiritual'...

Did General Conference fill your spiritual cup? It helped fill mine! Today I talk about a few of the talks that really resonated with me and hope it will remind you of the ones that resonated with you! 

Joy may seem like something that is fleeting, especial amidst a pandemic that is leaving fear, worry and uncertainty in its wake. Russel M. Nelson declares that we can still feel joy in our lives.  Joy and Spiritual Survival Talk 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 fun...

This pandemic is a concern in many of our lives for one reason or another. It can cause stress, worry, and fear. Today I talk about striving to be positive amid this difficult time!  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...

Lately some heavy thoughts of pessimism for the future have weighed on my mind. I don't want to live in pessimism and fear. I want to live in optimism and faith. I have been striving to implement wholesome thoughts in place of negative ones. I believe doing this will help us better get through these trials that are currently confronting us all, with a brighter hope for the future! President Nelson...

Amid the crisis and panic of the Covid19 virus, I have felt all of the feels. It has worried me, and been a heavy burden, but there have also been some great miracles and spiritual experiences too! Today I give some insight on dealing with some of our fears.  Listen here or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Google play, Spotify, or Stitcher! And please share with your friends who are ‘strivin...

Digital devices can distract us and take our time, today I discuss seven tips from a marriage and family therapist that can help us manage our (and our family's) screen time.  My Screen Time Podcast Ensign Article on Managing Screen Time 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’! Pa...

Today I talk about celebrating the Restoration of the gospel, I give some good ideas for activities to Celebrating the Restoration in your homes, with your families, and friends! Beloved Emma Book My Own Sacred Grove Song Celebrate the Restoration Ensign Article   Listen here or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Google play, Spotify, or Stitcher! And please share with your friends who are ‘st...

Today I share some suggestions and ideas on how to make our homes sanctuaries of faith! Thank you for listening! It means a lot to 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 available and is an option for those interested! It is where you d...

I sometimes have good intentions to do the 'Points of Light for your Life' but I don't always get to it. Today, I follow up by doing one of the 'Points of Light for you Life' in todays episode.  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...

Are you like me and it is already February and you haven't done anything the Prophet has asked us to do yet! Hopefully this podcast episode will remind us both of the spiritual treasures we can find in following the prophet.  Spiritual Treasures talk by President Nelson Screen Time Podcast Episode Doctrine and Covenants Section 25 Doctrine and Covenants Section 84 Doctrine and Covenants Section 10...

Fear can be a very convincing enemy. It can keep me (us) from doing many things I have felt to do. It can clog my thoughts and blur my vision. But Fear, he is a Liar.  Fear is a Liar Song by Elenyi 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 avai...

Do you ever rationalize your way out of serving? I do :(  Today we talk about striving to listen to the spirit when serving and acting on the first prompting :)  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 int...

  Today I talk about five tips for improving our listening. These tips will help in our roles as wife, mother, ministering sister and friend.  5 Things Good Listeners do 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 t...

Continuing a small series on Order, today I talk about screen time. I have made a big change in my life, in regards to screen (scrolling) time, that has affected me for the better! Hunt for Happiness Article  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)...

As we start a new year it is a good time to think about the order in our lives. Are there things out of order in our lives that maybe need a little more attention? Today we discuss some points from then Elder Russell M. Nelson encouraging parents in to 'Set in Order Thy House'. "Set in Order Thy House" Russel M. Nelson Listen here or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Google play, Spotify, or...

It is a new year. A new decade. A time to reflect and strive to think of ways to improve. Today I talk about setting Micro resolutions to help reach bigger goals and also encourage ways to strive to have spiritual growth.  Jesus Christ: A Model of Personal Development Please Share!  Email me with comments! strivingtobespiritual@gmail.com  

As Christmas is less than a week away (crazy!), an appropriate time to talk about the true meaning of Christmas!  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 yo...

Today I share a Christmas story that relates to the sacrifices of motherhood and as women. Thanks for all you do! The sacrifice is hard! And somedays are harder than others but I think it will all be worth it :)  Hansen Family Plane Crash  (Please pray for this family!) Listen here or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Google play, Spotify, or Stitcher! And please share with your friends who a...

With the Christmas season underway you might have more time in the car or wrapping presents that you could spend listening to podcasts. Here are some of my favorites that have helped me mentally, emotionally, in mothering, and in spirituality.  Listen here or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Google play, Spotify, or Stitcher! And please share with your friends who are ‘striving to be spiritu...

Today I share an inspiring story about a 61 Year old man who pushed on through the dark. There are many lessons we can learn from this story, I share some but see if you can think of others as you listen and share them with your friends and family! I try this story in an Australian accent :) Let me know what you think!! The Story https://strivingtobespiritual.podbean.com/mf/play/zhxrfh/094_Press_o...

Family gatherings are coming up! Are you excited? Dreading? Here are some tips if you are not too excited about all the family gatherings coming up. :)   5 Tips to improve Family Relationships 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...

Does sitting down and typing your own history sound somewhat dull, boring and time consuming? If it does this episode of recording you is... well... for you! There are some really fun Ideas of documenting parts of your life for your children and posterity. 

Have you ever just had a day where you woke up on the wrong side of the bed? Kind of grouchy and irritable? Today's story on gratitude can really help, and is a GREAT reminder at the beginning of this Thanksgiving season!   A Spoonful of Gratitude Attitude of Gratitude Podcast Episode ** PLEASE GIVE ME A RATING AND REVIEW where you listen to podcasts TODAY! * Thank you!** Listen here or subscribe...