Shine, Mommy, Shine Podcast

I’ve been spending time in Moroni 7, and one phrase has stayed with me: “thinketh no evil.” In this episode, I share a personal story from my time as a swimmer and how it changed the way I understand what it means to endure to the end. Because sometimes endurance isn’t about survival or sheer effort it’s about moving through life in sections, staying present in the part of the race you’re in. And...

In this episode, Kirstin sits down with Lee Burdge a mother of three, grandmother of two, and chiropractor currently opening a new clinic to talk about the real experience of motherhood across seasons of life. Through a simple but powerful analogy of jigsaw puzzles, Lee shares how growth often feels slow and unclear at first, but becomes meaningful as we stay with it. Together, they explore the pr...

If this felt like you… Wanting life to feel more steady. More clear. More figured out. And quietly wondering if you’re doing something wrong when it doesn’t… This conversation is for you 🤍 In this episode, Jenny shares about the moments where everything felt uncertain and how those breaking points became the very place she learned to truly rely on God. Not just believe in Him…but trust Him. Lean...

A Lot Can Change in a Week: How to Stop Carrying Everything Alone With Easter and General Conference aligning, this week is full of sacred reminders of Christ and glimpses of who you’re becoming. But for many women, that spiritual high can quickly turn into something heavier… wondering if you’re doing enough or why you’re not there yet. In this episode, we talk about why that happens and how to sh...

What if the very experiences that felt the hardest in your life were actually shaping your most sacred gifts? In this episode, I sit down with Grace Howard a homeschooling mother of four, who shares her journey of growing up in an abusive home, and how God met her in that pain with love, purpose, and transformation. Together, we explore how spiritual gifts are not only given, but often developed t...

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what I actually do as a coach and what makes my approach different. For a long time, I didn’t fully recognize how the gifts God placed in me especially empathy and teaching were meant to work together to help others. As I began to understand my strengths and how God could use them, I started to see that our talents and spiritual gifts are often give...

In this episode of Shining Moments, I sit down with Arantza Condie — an adult convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a devoted stay-at-home, homeschooling mom as she shares her journey of growing up Catholic, stepping away from church, and eventually choosing baptism after a season of living a worldly lifestyle. Her story is raw, honest, and deeply hopeful. What stands out...

When God called Enoch, He didn’t begin with the assignment. He began with identity: “Thou art my son.” In this first episode of Season 3, we explore what it really means to yoke ourselves with Christ — not by trying harder, but by understanding who we are and why weakness is part of covenant partnership. In this episode: Identity before assignment Repentance as returning, not shaming Why weakness...

A new season is coming — and it feels deeply intentional. Over the past months, I’ve been quiet in some ways and very busy in others. I’ve been studying. Upleveling my skills. Learning alongside wise mentors and working with incredible people. Most importantly, I’ve been deepening my relationship with the Savior and with Heavenly Father — listening more carefully, trusting more fully, and allowing...

Hey mama! In this radiant Shining Moments episode, I sit down with the joyful and inspiring Kelsey Stratton—NICU respiratory therapist, adventurous mom of four, and vibrant woman of faith. Together, we talk about what it means to discover beauty in your own unique motherhood path—especially when it looks different from what you expected. Kelsey opens up about the surprising journey of parenting a...

If you’ve ever wondered what it would feel like to finally breathe again as a mom—like truly exhaling all the pressure, people-pleasing, and perfectionism—you’re going to want to hear this.   In this episode, I’m sharing real-life stories and the powerful benefits from being in the Radiant Motherhood Society, my 12-week group program for faithful moms who are ready to rise into their divine p...

Janaca is a wife, mom of (almost) six, musician, and faith-filled dreamer who beautifully weaves Christ into her everyday life and encourages others to do the same. In this episode, we talk about the power of sharing our refining moments, trusting God's love, and using our unique gifts to serve. Her quiet confidence and light-filled purpose are so inspiring! Plus, I share a sneak peek of a new pro...

Hey mama—can you believe we’re already halfway through 2025? Summer is here (or almost here), and with it comes the pressure to make it “perfect.” But what happens when our good intentions turn into stress? In today’s episode, we’re diving into how perfectionism often masquerades as righteousness—and how we can finally untangle the two. We’ll talk about: Why trying to “do it all right” for God can...

What’s it like to be in one of the tallest families in the country? In this heartwarming and inspiring episode, we sit down with Britta—wife, mom of four, sourdough queen, and self-taught seamstress—whose family dynamic is just as extraordinary as her height (she’s 6’1”, her husband is 7’3”… and their kids are catching up fast!). From Disneyland double-takes to the challenges of clothing long, lea...

 Hey sweet mama, are you feeling like you're barely keeping your head above water? Like every responsibility adds a little more weight, and you're emotionally, mentally, and physically tired? You’re not alone. In this heartfelt episode, we talk about what survival mode really looks like—and more importantly, how to shift into a thriving mindset that’s rooted in your heart, not your checklist....

In this episode, we explore four foundational identities that shape our purpose, potential, and progress: Child of God, Child of the Covenant, Disciple of Christ, and our Natural Man Self. Drawing from prophetic counsel—especially President Russell M. Nelson’s teachings—we dive deep into how these identities inform our relationship with God, ourselves, and others, and how they empower us to live w...

Hey mama,  This week, I had the absolute joy of sitting down with Amber Dawn Pearce—a woman whose life story is as powerful as her testimony. Raised off-grid by convert hippie parents who joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Amber grew up in a family of 15, with 8 adopted siblings and a home that had dirt floors and no electricity or plumbing. Her childhood was anything but...

Hey mama,    In this episode, I share my journey of striving to be the "best" disciple of Christ by overcomplicating spiritual practices—turning simple gospel principles into exhaustive checklists. I talk about how this perfectionist mindset led to overwhelming pressure, increased anxiety, and ultimately, a transactional view of faith, where I expected certain blessings in exchange for m...

Hey mama,    In this episode, we dive deep into the power of the word "consecrate" and explore how it relates to loving ourselves in a divine, God-honoring way . We often hear about loving God and loving others, but what about “as thyself” ? Have we unintentionally left out a crucial part of the great commandment? I share how my study of the 1820s definition of consecrate —to set apart a...

Hey mama,   Have you ever considered the idea that maybe you struggle to RECEIVE?  It can often feel so much more comfortable to GIVE to others, and it requires extra thinking and humility to actually RECEIVE, right?  Well, in today’s episode, I break this concept down and talk about how scarcity and abundance actually play a role in all of this, and I give some tips for how we can...

Hey Mama,   In this video, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Kim Ford, an inspiring individual who has navigated her own journey through mental illness and motherhood and now shares her wisdom with others. She speaks to the challenge of raising teens who start to think and question and struggle (and her stories/advice are GOLDEN!!!. I also discuss how I've learned to adapt anyone’s advice to f...

Hey Mama,   Have you ever thought about the different challenges and uncomfortable things that happen in your life as opportunities to grow?  I readily admit that there are times when I just feel weary and like I need a break.  But when I can see the struggle as an opportunity, not only does it open up my agency to fully believe that I can choose what to do next (which is important)...

Hey mama,   How would you like to have added strength, wisdom, synergy, time management, abundance, and more?  In today’s episode, we talk about the power of connecting and gathering with others. We will review the top three challenges of gathering (comparison, disagreements, and separation) and how to work past those challenges. And we will show the great benefits of working hard TO con...

Hey Mama! I’m really excited about this week’s episode for two reasons.  First, I had a realization for how I can streamline all of my topics to teach my two main pillars in my coaching (1st & 2nd great commandments and unity).  So I am using this for the first time in this episode, and it turned out GREAT! And second, I have been so excited about this particular topic since I first...