Taking Back Happy | Faith & Encouragement for Midlife Women Reclaiming Their Joy

You're politically free, but are you personally imprisoned? This Independence Day, let's talk about the kind of freedom that doesn't come from a government, but from God.  If fear, shame, regret, or old beliefs have been keeping your stuck, this episode will challenge you to discover the freedom that belongs to you. Because the greatest prison isn't always around you, sometimes it's the one inside...

What if the missing piece in midlife isn't finding your purpose? It's finding your people. If friendship feels harder than it used to, this episode will show you why, and why taking back happy is fulfilled in the fullness of finding God's best gifts.   Hey friend! Do you want to come hang out with some joy seeking, midlife women just like you?   Inside my free Taking Back Happy Facebook Group you...

What if the biggest question isn't, "Do they deserve my love? What if the resla question is, "Who am I becoming?" If disappointment, resentment, or unmet expectations have hardened your heart, this episode will challenge you to rediscover the freedom of becoming the kind of woman who looks more and more like Jesus.   Hey friend! Do you want to come hang out with some joy seeking, midlife women jus...

Maybe you are not grieving what happened. Maybe you are actually grieving what you thought would happen. In this episode, we're talking about broken dreams, unmet expectations, unexpected grace, and why loss and disappointment don't get the final word.   Hey friend! Do you want to come hang out with some joy seeking, midlife women just like you?   Inside my free Taking Back Happy Facebook Group yo...

What happens when a midlife woman stops waiting for someone to go with her and simply says yes? When my podcast reached 2000 downloads, I celebrated in a way I'd never celebrated before: By taking my first trip completely alone. What I discovered surprised me. If you've been waiting for permission to do something that both excites and scares you, this episode might be exactly what you need.   Hey...

What if feeling restless, stuck, or unsure about what comes next in midlife, isn't a sign that something is wrong? What if it is actually an invitation? An invitation to dream again, create again, and to become more fully yourself than you've been in years. Maybe your story isn't winding down. Maybe it's just getting interesting.   Hey friend! Do you want to come hang out with some joy seeking, mi...

What if the reason you can't move forward has nothing to do with your circumstances? This week we're talking about the emotional place so many women quietly live, somewhere between regret and resentment.   Hey friend! Do you want to come hang out with some joy seeking, midlife women just like you?   Inside my free Taking Back Happy Facebook Group you will find encouragement, connection, community...

Getting back in the dating game after a divorce can be both challenging and scary. Check out this week's episode, as I interview Marie Griffin. She shares her personal story, offers solid advice, and gives hope for Taking Back Love in a healthy, happy relationship.    Hey friend! Do you want to come hang out with some joy seeking, midlife women just like you?   Inside my free Taking Back Happy Fac...

What if Mother's Day isn't exposing your children, but your somewhat unrealistic expectations? This week we are having a honest conversation many midlife moms quietly carry but rarely say out loud: Why does Mother's Day feel heavier now that the kids are grown? We'll consider the painful gap between expectations and reality, the identity shift that comes with changing roles, and how we can stop le...

You prayed about it. You stepped out in faith. And then it didn't go the way you expected. So now you are wondering: Did I miss God? In this episode of Taking Back Happy, we're talking about the freedom that comes when you realize the outcome is not yours to carry. Maybe the results aren't proof that you blew it. Maybe God is working in ways you can't yet see.   Hey friend! Do you want to come han...

You don't see it coming. The moment when the people who once carried you begin to need you in new ways.  Suddenly, you are holding more than just your own life; memories, responsibility, emotions, and the pain of watching things change.  In this episode, we're talking about caring for aging parents. It's sacred. It's stretching. And some days, it's just plain hard. But the question comes down to:...

You know what to do. You want to do better. So why do you keep ending up in the same place?  In this episode, we're uncovering the hidden reason you keep doing what you don't want to do, and how to finally break the cycle for good.   Hey friend! Do you want to come hang out with some joy seeking, midlife women just like you?   Inside my free Taking Back Happy Facebook Group you will find encourage...

Your life is full...so why does your heart feel empty? In this episode, we're getting honest about what's really behind that disconnect, and how the pace you're living at might be quietly stealing your peace, your relationships, and your connection with God.   Hey friend! Do you want to come hang out with some joy seeking, midlife women just like you?   Inside my free Taking Back Happy Facebook Gr...

This week's podcast is a little different. Since we just celebrated Easter, I wanted to share my personal faith testimony with you. I pray you will be blessed and encouraged, as you peek behind the scenes of my life.   Hey friend! Do you want to come hang out with some joy seeking, midlife women just like you?   Inside my free Taking Back Happy Facebook Group you will find encouragement, connectio...

What if your life isn't actually the problem, your equation is? In this episode, Gina breaks down the hidden math that's quietly stealing your joy, and how you can start changing that equation today.   Hey friend! Do you want to come hang out with some joy seeking, midlife women just like you?   Inside my free Taking Back Happy Facebook Group you will find encouragement, connection, community &amp...

What if the identity you've been living out, isn't the one God actually designed for you? In this episode of Taking Back Happy, we look at how identity is shaped, how it can change, and how discovering our identity in Christ may just be the key to finding your spark again.   Hey friend! Do you want to come hang out with some joy seeking, midlife women just like you?   Inside my free Taking Back Ha...

What if the thing weighing you down right now, was never yours to carry? So many women walk through life carrying the choices, emotions, consequences and outcomes of the people they love most in this world. But God never called us to carry anyone else's load. In this episode, we talk about how to recognize what is truly your responsibility, and how freedom and happiness can be found when we put th...

Midlife and camping have a lot in common. Hiking with friends. Splashing in the rain. Needing a little help in the dark. Discovering the view is worth the hike. And somehow... it's still beautiful! Let's talk about the trail, the laughter, and why your spark might be waiting somewhere between the downpour and the scenic overlook.   Hey friend! Do you want to come hang out with a group of resilient...

What if stepping away is actually the bravest move you can make? What if doing life your way changes everything? And what if struggle isn't something to avoid, but something that brings you back to life?  Today we're looking at the powerful comeback story of Alysa Liu, and what her journey can teach midlife women about rest, reinvention and rising again stronger than ever. If you are like me and i...

What if helping isn't actually helping? What if love doesn't always solve, sometimes it just stays. What if we consider the peace we can have when we don't focus on making everything better. Join Gina for a freeing conversation about sharing the gift of our presence, while letting go of rescuing loved ones, fixing their circumstances, and preventing their pain.   Hey friend! Do you want to come ha...

If midlife feels a little lonelier than you expected, maybe you're not imagining it. You are not meant to walk alone. Discover the missing piece of joy most women overlook, and how that connection can bring your heart back to life.   The Taking Back Happy Workshop starts tonight, Monday, Feb 16!  We will be focusing on how you can take back your Happy in this season of life. Rediscovering God's jo...

If Valentine's Day feels complicated this year this episode is for you. We're talking about the quiet ache for something real, why surface level connection isn't enough anymore, and how God meets us in the longing.   Hey friend! Do you want to come hang out with a group of resilient midlife women just like you?   Inside my free Taking Back Happy Facebook Group you will find encouragement, connecti...

There comes a point in midlife when we realize strength doesn't come from doing everything ourselves, it comes from who we let stand beside us. In this episode I interview my friend and mentor, Shelenea Harris. We talk about her life and ministry as well as the importance of circling the wagons in midlife; gathering woman who encourage us, mentor us, pray with us and remind us who we are, and whos...

What if the voice you've been doubting is the very voice God has been shaping all along? What if learning to trust yourself again, wasn't a slap in God's face, but an opportunity for Him to be proud of the woman you are becoming?    Hey friend! Do you want to come hang out with a group of resilient midlife women just like you?   Inside my free Taking Back Happy Facebook Group you will find encoura...

What does an unexpected football comeback have to do with midlife? Everything! This episode is for women ready to believe again, rewrite old stories, and step fully into their comeback season.     Hey friend! Do you want to come hang out with a group of resilient midlife women just like you?   Inside my free Taking Back Happy Facebook Group you will find encouragement, connection, community &...