Struggle Well School

This episode is packed with vacation perspective shifts and hacks! Listen to find out how we solve listener problems like how to experience a bougie beach vacation on a budget, how to end vacation WELL, and what to do with a grumpy husband and large families with significant age gaps.  WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Grumpy vacation husbands Setting expectations and rebranding “vacation” Stay-cation ideas Per...

Meal plans and exercise routines can be difficult to stick to. This week we share a few different strategies we are using to Struggle Well when it comes to prioritizing our health. Kate clears the air about some embarrassing thoughts she has been having, Rebecca fulfills one of her I’ve Always Wanted dreams on the mic and Emily sings more than usual. What you are hearing right now is a clip from o...

Making magical moments for your kids (that are fun for you too) is actually just a perspective shift away. Today Rebecca talks to the Fairy Godmother of Instagram who cares deeply about celebrating friends, community and Love WELL. She shares some low-pressure ways to mom hack enjoying the small things. Spoiler alert: It’s a lot more about making mom happy than we realize. Meet Kelle Hampton . She...

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What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our Patreon episodes. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this episode and many many more! You can also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Voop Necks , sneakers + dresses , c...

What does it mean to be a working mom? Work is definitely a source of guilt for many moms we know. This conversation is helpful for any phase of momming and for every type of mom out there. Meet Michelle Myers of She Works His Way : A discipleship community for women who love Jesus. Whether you’re the only Christian where you work or running a business out of your home while raising young kids, Sh...

What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our Patreon episodes. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this episode and many many more! You can also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Em’s perfect chicken  Rebecca’s lit...

Today we are celebrating 300 episodes! We walk down memory lane and share some of our favorite moments from the show and Strugg’s favorite Strategies to Struggle Well. This episode is strangely patriotic, full of laughs, life updates and you ladies asked for more crying so we delivered! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: The story behind Giving Me Life & Killing Me Softly Update on Rocket Man & Rebecca’s...

What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our Patreon episodes. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this episode and many many more! You can also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CON...

How can we compete with technology? Connecting kids to the world around them can be a challenge! Today’s guest is simplifying adventuring with our kids so that we can show them what true relationship looks like. She’s also helping us understand when to talk to them about pornography, how to do it and why it’s never too late to get invested in a tech-healthy relationship!  Greta Eskridge is a secon...

What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our Patreon episodes. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this episode and many many more! You can also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CON...

How do you decide how many activities your kids should be in? Need screen time suggestions and age-appropriate chores to dole out? Have you ever considered an Uber service for kids? We have that all planned out. Listen for strategies to struggle well with kid activities and laugh along the way! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Free walking on the ceiling activity AllTrails and Camelbacks for easy hikes Activit...

What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our Patreon episodes. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this episode and many many more! You can also get the unedited video version of each Patreon episode if you want to see all of the bloopers before your very eyes. You won't regret it, see you soon! CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CON...

Parenting is difficult and hormones can make it feel dang near impossible. But today we are offering this perspective shift: What would it look like if you got SO in tune with your cycle that you gained knowledge to help inform your parenting decisions?  Meet Mary! She’s the international parenting coach for moms of Spicy Children™️.  Since 2011, Mary has worked with over one thousand parents to h...

This week we play what turned into a very adult game of are you into that and spoke candidly on some of the toughest relationships we are in right now. Thanks for joining us again as we find new ways to Struggle Well and keep things spicy! CONNECT WITH REBECCA: website | instagram | patreon CONNECT WITH KATE: instagram | website | patreon CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreo...

What happens when your people are not what you expected or when your family plan isn’t panning out? Do you struggle with adult friendships or have disappointment surrounding loss? Big and small Strugg disappointments are discussed this week and we share some perspective shifts that are bringing us peace.  WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: One Thousand Gifts : A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are      Toxic...

This week we stashed a product that is easily accessible and is sure to send you down a dark path… quite literally. We also dig in to some book and podcast suggestions we are loving and share the things that are less than idea in our lives. This episode comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee! What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our Patreon episodes. If you want to join the Patre...

Loving teenagers well requires grace upon grace. This week we cover teens but we also touch on transitioning well into new seasons as an adult.  Sophie Hudson loves to laugh more than just about anything. She began writing her blog, BooMama.net , in November 2005, and much to her surprise, she's stuck with it. Sophie hopes that through her stories, women find encouragement and hope in the everyday...

Have you ever tried making a switch on staple pantry items and your kids caught on to you? Today we talk about what’s going on in our pantry because we know it’s easy to get stuck in a kitchen rut.  What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our Patreon episodes. If you want to join the Patreon community, head on over here to receive this episode and many many more! You can also get the...

Do you fall short in the same ways we do when loving your kiddos, spouse and self well? Over here we don’t only talk about the things that are going perfectly in our homes. In fact, we share ways in which we fail pretty routinely in this one. We are thankful that the Strugg’s wrote in with such practical tips for Loving WELL and yep, we sure do talk about sex in this one. Oh, and screen time. It’s...

Today we talk about winding down; What has given us life and what kills us softly in that area. Then we ventured into an extremely candid conversation about substance addiction and habits. We also played a round of Would You Rather: Live on an RV or a boat? Lose all of your valuables or photos? Pit stop as a fly on the wall or just head right to heaven?  What you are hearing right now is a clip fr...

Is picky eating a part of your day to day? Are you seeing food anxiety at your dinner table? Boy, have we got some resources for you. Today Kate is introducing you to a mom who struggled with meal time so hard that she turned feeding her kids into an experiment… and it worked!  Meet Jennifer Anderson ! A mom, wife, registered dietitian, and the founder of Kids Eat in Color . When she was a new mom...

 What do you adore the most about God? Do you struggle with pride? Are you like us and end up washing your note cards filled with scripture... the ones that you forgot to read during the day anyhow? We shared things that are going WELL in our faith journeys and some convictions that hurt like the dickens. We really did Frank it up this week! What you are hearing right now is a clip from one of our...

Do you set the bar too high for yourself daily? Could you use some diversity in your conversations with God? Have you already made questionable parenting decisions this year? We can relate! This week, Rebecca is sharing tangible items to start WELL in the bedroom, Emily has helpful tips for your mindset when beginning something new and Kate has a few golden examples of what NOT to do this year. WH...

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