Working on Amazing

I never thought weight lifting was for me. Then I started and was amazed at the benefits of resistance training - especially for middle aged women.  Did you know it seriously helps with the symptoms of menopause?  I couldn't believe it.  But it's true.

Do you have plans and hopes for the new year?  Most of us do.  Goals can help us achieve them. Lets talk about what works and what doesn't. Lets talk about ideas to give us the best chance for success.  It's your life and you are free to shape it anyway you wish - goals keep us on track and help ensure we end up with a shape we are proud of.

The Christmas Story offers hope even in the middle of our darkest season - I would say especially in our darkest season. It's not uncommon for us to dress up the Christmas story and remove the grittiness and the humanity from it. Lets take a closer look. Let's talk about the very real emotional drama that was unfolding. There is so much comfort in the realization that this is where Jesus...

A lot of people talk about healthy boundaries, but what are they really? They are so much more than cutting someone out of your life. To me, healthy boundaries are more like parenting yourself. Doing what's best for yourself even when it's not easy. And healthy boundaries involve all sorts of things - not just people and relationships but finances and food and time management. What healt...

Forgiving the hard thing - it seems impossible.  But there is power in forgiveness - more power than we realize. Let's talk about forgiving the really painful things and letting them go so we can live a healthy and whole life.

Who has made an impact in your life? Take the time this season to write them a heartfelt thank you note. You will not only encourage someone else, you'll encourage yourself as well.

The challenge is to write down 100 things that you are thankful for.  Can you come up with 100?  It's not as hard as it sounds. I'll help you find different places to look as well as different areas that maybe you haven't thought about.  When we walk through a difficult season it is more important than ever to remind ourselves of all the things we have to be thankful for.

Major life transitions are hard. Being alone for the holidays might be a new thing for you.  How do you get through this season of love and joy when you really just feel sad and angry? I've got 5 tips to get you through. It won't make everything magically better but focusing on these things will help reduce the aggravation and hopefully help you find a little peace in middle of the chaos...

People love to offer advice and during seasons of transition it's offered even more.  Sometimes one person will tell you to do one thing and then another person will tell to do the opposite.  Who do you listen to?  When everyone has an opinion how do to cut through all the noise?  What is the best option for you?  Lets talk about advice, about who to listen to and who to tune out.

One of the best things you can do for your mental health in the wake of a divorce or breakup is to go no contact.  However, if you have children it can be almost impossible to truly go no contact.  What do you do then?  You go Gray Rock.  What is Gray Rock?  It's a form of communicating with your ex that is devoid of emotion.  Let's talk about why it's imperative to go no contact an...

Goals are important for several reasons.  They help keep us motivated.  Goals also give us something to focus on that we have some control over.  This is especially important during a difficult season when so many things feel like they are beyond our control.  Lets set some goals and lay out the steps that it will take to make them happen!

In order to win with money you need a plan. Even if you are broke and living pay check to pay check, there's hope. I talk about two simple steps to get you started on the right path. First you need an emergency fund.  Emergencies are part of life - things happen, having the money set aside for them prevents us from going into debt to pay for the unexpected. Second, I talk about paying down de...

Ultra processed foods are a way of life but they don't have to be.  Replaces Ultra processed foods with nutrient dense alternatives is healthy.  The shift isn't easy but the results are worth it! 

Journaling is a great tool to use when you are struggling with your mental health.  Today we talk about why journaling is so effective as well as going over some of the basics like what framework and templates to use when starting.  And if it matters whether you use paper and pen when you write over an electronic device like a computer or an app on your phone.  

Why God?  It's not  something we talk about.  Questioning God as to why something difficult has happened.  We think it but we feel ashamed like it's wrong to actually ask.  I encourage you to ask God why.  Wrestle with the hard questions.  Ask the one that seems to have no answer.  In the process you'll find more growth and healing than you thought possible.  It's not an easy p...

Let's talk about your credit score.  Things like: what's on it,  where to find it, what makes up a credit score, what number should you aim for and how to increase your credit score.  This is a part of your financial picture and it's important to know where you stand. 

Getting a good nights sleep can be challenging - especially when we are going through a difficult season.  On this podcast I list a few different ideas that might help you finally get that elusive good nights sleep.

How do you talk to yourself?  Are you overly critical?  Can you change your inner voice to be more kind?  Yes, you can!  Join me as we talk about shifting our inner voice from something negative to something positive.

Clutter has a bigger impact on your mental health than you may realize.  Today we talk about tackling clutter not just in the house but also online.

What is a curse?  What does the Bible say about curses?  As we are seeking to build a new life how do Blessing and Curses factor in?

The price of groceries has skyrocketed!  As we strive to work on our financial health by spending less, groceries come to mind.  Are there ways to save when we buy food?  I share a few tips and tricks I've learned to reduce the cost at check out.

Let's take small steps towards tackling our physical health.  Simple things like moving more and getting outside make a difference.  And even though they are small steps, if done consistently over time you will see results.  

Why giving matters.  What does the Bible say about giving?  What are different ways to give?  Giving helps your spiritual health, your mental health and your financial health.  It's a foundational building block of a truly amazing life.

One way to work on your mental health is to practice affirmations.  What are affirmations?  How do they work?  What should you say?  Listen to find out.

Setting goals is so important.  Especially when we are going through a difficult season.  Focusing on positive things that we have control over is so empowering and helps take our attention away from the negative things in our life that more often than not we can't control.