The Hello Mornings Podcast

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Did you know we make over 35,000 decisions every single day? It can be overwhelming. So how can we start our day with good decisions and how can we make better ones? How do we know what our Next Right thing is? That’s what Emily and I are talking about in today’s episode. Join us!

The Nester, Myquillyn Smith, joins host Kat Lee to talk about creating a cozy morning space. She shares about her morning routine and her background of helping people see their home’s hidden potential. Then we dive into how to create a beautiful, functional space for your morning and how it really depends on your own unique needs and design aesthetic. Learn more about Hello Mornings and explore ou...

Fifteen years into her marriage and her music career, JJ Heller opens up about how she has followed God throughout the ups and downs of the life of an independent musician. When she first started out in music, she believed that by not signing to a label she was choosing a life of obscurity.   After some national exposure on the show So You Think You Can Dance, JJ’s songs started getting air time o...

For more than a decade, Kristy Cambron worked in the corporate world as a trainer and technical writer. Still, she longed for a way to serve Jesus as a part of her work and dreamed of being a novelist and author. Kristy and her whole family went all in as she pursued the dreams God put in her heart and they sacrificed and surrendered so much for her to transition from her corporate job to become a...

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a medical doctor, wife, and mother to two boys. As a busy working mom, she struggled with the busyness that came along with the blessings. “A lot of the things that were giving me the most pressure were blessings I’d prayed for… my marriage, my kids, my career. They definitely weren’t things I was going to give up, so it was a matter of looking at how can I find rest in...

Host Kat Lee talks with working mom and author Jessica Turner who knows what it feels like to reach her limits. She takes her experience as a mom of three kids working two jobs and shares boundaries and habits she’s developed to thrive instead of merely survive. “When you’re thriving, you don’t feel like there’s constantly something that is falling through the cracks. You don’t feel exhausted and...

Speaker, author and founder of Noonday Collection Jessica Honegger opens up about going scared into spin class for the first time and how to build courage and habits.   “Courage is like building a muscle. It’s not that it keeps you from feeling the fear, courage is being able to feel the fear and do it anyway — not letting fear take the driver seat.”   We dive deep into habit formation, starting a...

Join Kat Lee and Jackie Drew as we talk about the power of prayer and how to make it a daily part of your life. For all the show notes and links mentioned in the episode, visit HelloMorning.org .

Crystal Stine had a draining corporate job she put all her time and energy into. She planned to be in her job for a long time, but when the company cut her position and she had to redefine what healthy work and rest looked like. “It took a big loss for me to finally realize that I was swinging back and forth from striving and trying to control things to resting to the extreme and binge-watching Ne...

So many of us experience insecurity in various areas of our lives, especially in seasons of transition and change. Author Kayla Aimee shares her story of feeling like an imposter who didn’t measure up and how dwelling in God’s word helped her fight the lies she believed.   Listen in for practical tips and encouragement for fighting insecurity in your life and how to start your day off with God’s t...

Author and speaker Sally Clarkson shares her morning routine and how you can anchor your family culture around God, one day at a time. Whether you have children at home or not, she gives so much practical wisdom for how to make God “the oxygen we breathe in our homes.” “I try to enter into my day into a quiet presence and say that I am entering into a place where God’s joy is surrounding me at eve...

Growing up we all learn about making “good decisions” in life. However, what seems wise by worldly standard or what feels right often isn’t aligned with God’s word and plans for our lives. How do we learn to choose godly wisdom over other desires?  Author Donna Gaines joins Kat Lee this week to share about her own journey of choosing God over the world and about her new book which focuses on wisdo...

As a co-founder of the conference and devotional ministry Girlfriends In God , Gwen Smith has helped thousands of women experience God’s word. In addition to her work as a speaker, author, songwriter and worship leader, Gwen has a background as a Division 1 college volleyball player.   She shares her fitness story, history of injury and how she has continued to stay active.   “We don’t get to choo...

Melissa O’Hare is a mom of four who has worked as a fitness instructor for many years. She shares grace-based encouragement for making healthy choices postpartum or after a long break. “There are a lot of things we can do to make small changes that may not seem like they will add up. But, fitness is a journey. It’s a long-term lifestyle and not a quick-fix. All these small changes will have an eff...

Allie Casazza teaches women to simplify their lives and clear the clutter in every aspect of their lives. She joins us to share her morning routine and a lot of practical advice for planning and decision making.   “I’ve found it’s so much better when I have a time of quiet in the morning. It makes a profound impact on my spirit before the day starts.” Learn more about Hello Mornings and explore ou...

Author and life coach Elisa Pulliam shares how consistently diving into scripture can transform our minds to choose the truth first when life is hard and to have fresh encounters with God. “Moving forward as a follower of Christ and living according to the truth of his word requires being in God’s word again and again and again like vitamins every day. So, when we need to fight a battle or endure...

Author and speaker Christine Caine shares about the non-negotiable morning routine she’s had for more than 20 years and how she combats the fear of the unexpected thing life by settling herself in the character and nature of God. Visit HelloMornings.org for all the show notes, links and morning resources.

Best selling author Shaunti Feldhahn brings her research approach to the subject of rest and why it’s so hard for women who are more tired than ever in today’s do-it-all world. She shares that it’s easy to become emotionally, physically, and spiritually exhausted. But it doesn’t have to be that way. It is possible to experience a life of peace and find rest for your soul – even with life’s demands...

Bible study author Lynn Cowell passionately shares stories of little-known women in the Bible, what her morning time with God looks like now as an empty nester and how to start each day with God’s confidence. Prepare to be encouraged! Visit HelloMornings.org for all the show notes, links and morning resources.

Health and fitness coach Charity Stephens joins Kat again to share practical steps and habits to keep moving forward in your health journey.   Hello Mornings Habits -Consistency is more important than a perfect fitness plan -Track your nutrition intake with food journaling -Using workout clothing as a mental cue to be active during the day -Avoid comparison and focus on your journey and what God i...

From her childhood, Charity Stephens had insecurity and fear built up around food. She shares her story of coming to a turning point in her health and how God was faithful to meet her every step of the way. Join host Kat Lee and Charity in this first episode of a two-part series focused on health and Move Time. Get all the link mentioned in the show as well as many great free resources at HelloMor...

Join Katt Lee and Katie Orr, a Bible study expert and pastor’s wife who shares practical tips, favorite tools and how she does her mornings. She encourages us to examine our “Why” for getting up and spending time with God. “Don’t focus on feeling like you can’t do this or how you’re tired or feel like a failure. Focus on the part of you that wants to grow and wants to know God more deeply. That’s...

Join Kat Lee and Allison Schaaf, a professional chef, a registered dietician as she shares her morning routine as well as some of her best healthy breakfast options and tips and tricks for making the most of our morning meal.