The Journaling Room

Hey friends, welcome back to The Journaling Room ! I’m Kendall, and I’m so glad you’re here. Today’s episode might just shift the way you handle conflict, disappointment, and emotionally charged moment. It’s all about using a simple practice I call pen and pause to keep your peace, protect your relationships, and honor the person you actually want to be, not just the emotion you’re feeling in the...

Welcome back to The Journaling Room Podcast . I’m your host, Kendall Snyder, and today I want to take you behind the scenes of one question—just one journal prompt—that completely changed how I show up in a hard relationship. This episode is a little more personal. A little more raw. And I hope, in some small way, that my story helps you reflect on your own—especially if you’ve ever wrestled with...

In this powerful joint episode of The Christian Life Coach Podcast with Shanna Pyzer and The Journaling Room Podcast with Kendall Snyder, special guest Kim Boylan shares her inspiring story of faith, marriage, parenting, and perseverance through life’s hardest challenges. Kim opens up about: Celebrating 46 years of marriage and the lessons learned about building a godly foundation. Navigating a la...

Hey friend, welcome back to The Journaling Room Podcast. I’m your host, Kendall Snyder—and today, we’re talking about a version of emotional regulation that doesn’t always get airtime. Not what to do when you're flooded with anger or tears... But what to do when you feel nothing. If you've been navigating burnout, emotional flatness, or that numb, tired fog that makes everything feel kind of far a...

Hey friend, welcome back to The Journaling Room Podcast —I’m your host, Kendall Snyder, and today’s episode is for all of us who have a stack of half-used journals, five cute pens we swore would change our life, and a tiny whisper of guilt every time we see them sitting untouched. Yep. We’re talking about the myth of the perfect journaling routine. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t exist. Let’s go ahead a...

Today’s episode is all about the practice—yes, the daily practice—of letting go . Not just once. Not in a big dramatic movie moment. But over and over again. Letting go of expectations. Of control. Of outcomes. Of how we thought things would be. It’s vulnerable work… but oh, it’s freeing. And journaling can help us do it with honesty and hope. Here’s what I journal when I feel that gripping need t...

Today’s episode is for the woman who’s been doing all the things ... until she just can’t. If you've ever gone from high-functioning to total freeze-mode, this one's for you. Let’s talk about what happens when overwhelm turns into shutdown—how to recognize the signs early, and how journaling can gently help you reboot. 1. Name What’s True Often the scariest part of shutdown is not knowing why we f...

Today we’re diving into something that so many women carry quietly— guilt . Specifically, the kind of guilt that shows up in the everyday moments: When we raise our voice. When we forget something important. When we work late. When we don’t show up the way we wish we could. Sometimes it’s called mom guilt , but it doesn’t stop there. Today’s episode is for every woman who’s ever thought: "I should...

If you’ve ever walked past a quiet bedroom and felt your throat catch… If you’ve opened the pantry and realized their favorite snack is still there ... If your arms feel just a little too empty, and your calendar a little too blank... This episode is for you. Today, we’re talking about missing them — your grown kids, your away-at-school teens, your just-married young adults. That ache in your ches...

If you're in a season where your kids are grown — or growing — and your role as “Mom” is changing daily... If you're finding yourself in that confusing space of “How do I still love well without overstepping?” ... If you feel both proud and a little heartbroken watching them fly... This episode is for you. We’re talking about how to: Journal through the emotional shift of parenting adult kids Move...

We’re talking about dreaming again. Not the Pinterest-perfect version. Not the five-year plan version. But the kind that starts in your spirit and says, “What if…?” If you’ve ever wondered: “Do I still get to dream?” “What if I don’t even know what I want anymore?” “Is it too late to begin again?” You’re in the right place. This episode is an invitation — to listen inward, to write what’s been sti...

Today’s episode is for the woman whose nest is empty, or emptying. Your roles are shifting. Your rhythms are different. Your days are quieter. And maybe, instead of feeling peaceful… it just feels hollow. I want to help you explore that gently through journaling — so you can honor what was and lean into what still is. In this episode, we’ll walk through: What the quiet reveals about our hearts, id...

I want to talk to the woman who feels… unseen. You’ve been folding laundry no one thanks you for. Making appointments no one remembers. Noticing when the lightbulb goes out. Remembering the birthday party gift. Holding the emotions, the pieces, the peace. That’s the invisible work of motherhood. And it’s real. It’s constant. And it’s often exhausting. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing so much...

Let’s talk about mom rage. You know the moment: The chaos is building, your patience is gone, you’re overstimulated and overtouched — and the next tiny thing pushes you over the edge. You snap. You yell. You slam a drawer. You cry in the closet. And immediately, the shame floods in. “What is wrong with me? Why can’t I keep it together?” If you’ve ever been there — you’re not alone. And more import...

If you’ve ever had a moment — or a hundred — where you thought, “I’m messing this up.” “I’m not doing enough.” “I’m failing as a mom…” — then this episode is for you. I want to gently remind you: That voice in your head is not always telling the truth. And today, we’re going to journal through that together. We’ll explore: Why negative self-talk feels so convincing (and what it really costs us) A...

Today’s episode is for the mom who’s tired. Not just “I need a nap” tired, but soul-weary. You’ve been running on empty for so long that exhaustion feels like your baseline. If you’re listening to this with a deep sigh — maybe even some tears — I want to tell you right now: You are not lazy. You are not weak. You are carrying more than anyone sees, and today we’re going to make space for that. In...

We all carry things we were never meant to carry forever: Old regrets. Fears about the future. Hurts from the past. Expectations we’ve outgrown. And sometimes, without even realizing it, we’re dragging around heavy weights that are keeping us stuck — weights that God is gently asking us to release. Today’s episode is all about how journaling can become a powerful practice for surrender — for layin...

If you’re anything like me, you know the most important parts of life aren’t the things — they’re the people. Our marriages, our friendships, our families… these sacred relationships shape us, stretch us, and sometimes even break us open in the best ways. They can fill us with joy — and they can also bring some of our greatest heartache. Today, I want to show you how journaling can become one of y...

DM me over on Instagram (@kendallsnydercoaching) the word: SUMMER for details on working with me in 6 incredible coaching sessions this summer! I’m Kendall Snyder, and today’s episode is one that is so close to my heart. Today, we’re talking about journaling — not just for yourself — but as a legacy. A gift you can leave for your children, your grandchildren, and generations you may never even mee...

Hey friends, welcome back to The Journaling Room. Today is such a gift because I’m joined by my dear friend and fellow coach, Shanna Pyzer from The Christian Life Coach Podcast. We're here to have an honest conversation about what it really means to live your dream life — the good, the beautiful, and yes… the messy too. We’re not handing you a Pinterest-perfect checklist today. What we are doing i...

If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to make a decision — like stuck in that mental ping-pong game, going back and forth, back and forth — then today’s episode is just for you. We all face decisions. Some feel small — like what to cook for dinner. Some feel big — like whether to take a new job, move to a new city, end a relationship, or start a new adventure. And it can feel heavy. Sometimes so heavy...

There’s something sacred about a letter. Letters slow us down. They help us connect with what matters. They give us a focused space to be honest, compassionate, and reflective. And when used intentionally in your journaling, they can become powerful tools for healing, clarity, identity, and even transformation. Today, we’re going to talk about three ways you can use letter writing in your journal:...

Hi friend, and welcome back to The Journaling Room . I’m your host, Kendall Snyder, and today we’re talking about a powerful, life-giving practice: journaling for emotional regulation . Now before that phrase intimidates you, let me break it down. Emotional regulation simply means: being able to name, feel, and respond to your emotions in a healthy way. We all experience intense emotions—sadness,...

Hey friend, and welcome back to The Journaling Room ! I’m your host, Kendall Snyder, and today we’re talking about something that I get asked a lot—**how to create a journaling routine that you actually love and stick with**. Because here’s the truth: journaling isn’t just a practice. It can become a place —a safe place you return to again and again to hear your own voice, meet with God, and check...

Hi friend, and welcome back to The Journaling Room . I’m your host, Kendall Snyder, and today we’re talking about something tender and powerful—healing through journaling. If you’ve ever wondered what it actually means to “process pain” or how writing can help with that, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re new to journaling or already have a rhythm, this episode will gently guide you into us...