Proverbs 31 By Design with Tina Haisman

I just got back from a trip to Australia with my husband. He was scheduled to go there on business, so I decided to join him at the end of the business trip so we could do some exploring together. This was a really difficult decision for me to make on so many levels. I tend to be very practical and sensible, and going on this trip seemed a bit crazy. But I made the decision to go anyway and saw such amazing benefits. I want to share that with you in hopes it inspires you. If you tune into this episode of the podcast you'll get to hear a little bit about the things we did on our trip and how it impacted us and our marriage. Also, I have created a free Communication in Marriage video for you. In just 30 minutes, this video will teach you how to make the communication in your marriage more positive and productive. Download it HERE! For more inspiration, join me in A Life Designed, my free, private Facebook community!

My client Katie's husband ditched her on date night. She was hurt and angry. She wanted to talk with him about it, but she knew it wouldn't do any good coming from a place of anger and frustration. But she couldn't let it go. So we worked together to create the mental space for her to have that meaningful conversation with him, and as a result, they could both walk away from the experience as a bonding opportunity, instead of a damaging one. Tune in to learn how you can apply this tool to your marriage for more peace, understanding and intimacy. If you want more inspiration, join me in A Life Designed, my free, private Facebook community! Also, I have created a free Communication in Marriage Video for you. In just 30 minutes, this video will teach you how to make the communication in your marriage more positive and productive. Download it HERE!

Have you ever noticed a negative reaction from your husband after giving him advice or telling him how he should do something? Are you confused by this negative reaction, when all you are trying to do is help? I was too! That's why I wrote this podcast for you. I'll share a personal story and a better way to help your husband that will create more  connection instead of conflict. If you would like more inspiration, download my Ultimate Guide to Guilt-Free Self-Care HERE! And join us in the Life Designed Community on Facebook!

Have you ever struggled with thinking you're not a good mom ... or you're not likeable ... or you're not fun? Me too. Those are negative beliefs -- sometimes called limiting beliefs -- and they keep you stuck right where you are at. What we don't realize is we think these negative thoughts so often that we eventually just take them as truth. But what if these are truths we don't want to believe? Or truths that are not serving us? Then those thoughts have got to go! So, I am doing this podcast about limiting beliefs as much for me as for you. I want to help demystify this whole limiting belief thing. My hope is to break the concept down simply and give you 3 easy steps to rid yourself of beliefs that are keeping you from the life you want. I hope you'll tune in! If you would like more inspiration, download my Ultimate Guide to Guilt-Free Self-Care HERE! And join us in the Life Designed Community on Facebook!

Have you ever wondered why you aren't happier? From the outside it seems like your life should be great, but on the inside, you're just not feeling that happy. There could be a very sneaky reason for it! But don't worry! There's something you can do about it. In this week's podcast, I will tell you what this sneaky happiness stealer is, then share with you five simple ways you can feel happier! I also have a free download for you today that will help you feel happier. It's a FREE Daily Gratitude Journal. Download it HERE!  Join us in the private Life Designed Community on Facebook!

In this episode of the podcast I will share with you why you should prepare for an empty nest while your kids are young. This topic is important because many people wake up at the end of their child-rearing years in an identity crisis. I don't want that to happen to you. So, today I will share with you some super-fun things that my husband and I have been doing to inspire and encourage you. If you would like more inspiration, download my Ultimate Guide to Guilt-Free Self-Care HERE! And join us in the Life Designed Community on Facebook!

Now that summer is upon us and our children will be home more often, I thought it would be a good time to talk about getting some much needed help around the house. I'll share with you some ideas of what chores children can do at what age and give you some tips on organizing them and getting them done!  Hang in there, mamma! Help is on the way! If you want more inspiration, join me in A Life Designed, my free, private Facebook community! Also, I have created a free Communication in Marriage Video for you. In just 30 minutes, this video will teach you how to make the communication in your marriage more positive and productive. Download it HERE!

Have you ever felt like your husband doesn't listen to you? I think many of us have at one time or another. What we might not realize is that we are the ones causing that to happen by how we approach conversations. So, in this week's podcast, I will share a personal story and a simple tool to help you communicate with your husband so he listens to you. If you want more inspiration, join me in A Life Designed, my free, private Facebook community! Also, I have created a free Communication in Marriage Video for you. In just 30 minutes, this video will teach you how to make the communication in your marriage more positive and productive. Download it HERE!

When your husband yells at you, do you feel it inside your body? Does it cause your muscles to tense up? Does it make you angry, too? Does it ever cause you to yell back at him? I've been there, and so have many of my clients, so in this week's podcast I will share with you very practical techniques that you can use to not absorb your husband's emotion of anger. In fact, I'll help you use the situation to create more connection in your relationship, instead of disconnect. If you want more inspiration, join me in A Life Designed, my free, private Facebook community! Also, I have created a free Communication in Marriage Video for you. In just 30 minutes, this video will teach you how to make the communication in your marriage more positive and productive. Download it HERE!

Are you tired of fighting with your spouse? Do you wish you knew how to stop? Do you wish you knew how the two of you could get along better? You're not alone, and that's why I'm sharing some ideas with you today. Tune in to this episode where I will give you three tips on how to stop fighting with your spouse. If you want more inspiration, join me in A Life Designed, my free, private Facebook community! Also, I have created a free Communication in Marriage Video for you. In just 30 minutes, this video will teach you how to make the communication in your marriage more positive and productive. Download it HERE!

Sometime before 10 a.m. on Mother's Day 2020 I realized my family had not made any plans for the day. The kids were still sleeping and missed breakfast and Mass. I was upset. In this episode of the podcast I am going to share with you what I did to handle my emotions that day and how my coach taught me to honor myself for my feelings and let the anger go, so I didn't ruin the entire day.  If you want more inspiration, join me in A Life Designed, my free, private Facebook community! Also, I have created a free Communication in Marriage Video for you. In just 30 minutes, this video will teach you how to make the communication in your marriage more positive and productive. Download it HERE!

I don't know about you, but sometimes I get stuck in negative thinking patterns. Say, your husband does something that bothers you, and you keep ruminating on it and thinking about it and have trouble letting it go. I've learned to notice these negative patterns and pull myself out of them, and I'd like to help you do the same thing. So, on today's podcast, I thought I'd share a time with you when I got stuck in a negative thinking pattern and show you how I got out of it. If you want more inspiration, join me in A Life Designed, my free, private Facebook community! Also, I have created a free Communication in Marriage Video for you. In just 30 minutes, this video will teach you how to make the communication in your marriage more positive and productive. Download it HERE!

Both men and women desire respect, but many men say they need it like they need oxygen. The problem is this: women don't know what respect looks like to a man. They think they are being respectful. So, in this episode, I'm going to lay it out for you and show you exactly what it is that makes our husbands feel disrespected. And, I will show you how to make some subtle changes that will create more connection and less conflict in your marriage. If you want more inspiration, join me in A Life Designed, my free, private Facebook community! Also, I have created a free Communication in Marriage Video for you. In just 30 minutes, this video will teach you how to make the communication in your marriage more positive and productive. Download it HERE!

I was slamming toys into the toy box that night. That's how angry I was that I came home to a messy house after a girls night out. What was the problem? The problem was that I had an expectation that the house would be clean when I came home, but it was not. This episode of the podcast will look at how unmet expectations can kill the intimacy in your marriage and what you can do about it. In the episode I mentioned another podcast about having difficult conversations. You can find it here. If you want more inspiration, join me in A Life Designed, my free, private Facebook community! Also, I have created a free Communication in Marriage Video for you. In just 30 minutes, this video will teach you how to make the communication in your marriage more positive and productive. Download it HERE!

Being a mother is constant. It never stops. There is more written on each one of our daily “to do” lists than is humanly possible to achieve; and as if that's not frustrating enough, we're supposed to make motherhood look easy and show up to every function smiling and looking like beauty queens. But, how is all of this possible with the full lives we already lead? Where are we supposed to find the time and energy to do it all? Today I'm going to tell you a little bit about my story and how I learned why it's so important to take good care of myself so you can be inspired to go and take good care of yourself. Then I'll share a super-simple way you can get started on taking better care of you TODAY! This is important, because when you are well in mind, body and spirit, so is your family and the whole world. I hope you'll tune in! If you want more inspiration, join me in A Life Designed, my free, private Facebook community! Also, I have created a free Communication in Marriage Video for you. In just 30 minutes, this video will teach you how to make the communication in your marriage more positive and productive. Download it HERE!

Most women don't realize it is vitally important for their husband to feel like a winner. It impacts how they show up in the world and in their marriage. When they feel like a winner, they show up like a winner! But when they feel like a failure, they show up like a failure. Make sense? Who do you want to live with? A winner or a failure? I know you said, “A winner!” So, in this podcast I am going to give you 3 simple tips to help your husband feel like a winner — because you can significantly influence this! I hope you'll tune in! If you want more inspiration, I have created a free Communication in Marriage Video for you. In just 30 minutes, this video will teach you how to make the communication in your marriage more positive and productive. Download it HERE! And don't forget to join me in A Life Designed, my free, private Facebook community!

This episode of the podcast is about how you can create the marriage you want by embracing who YOU are! Yes I said "Embracing who you are!" You, sweet sister, are a lovely, amazing woman, and you bring some pretty phenomenal qualities into your marriage relationship. Today I'd like to remind you of that and show you a very simple way to use your God-given gifts to make your marriage more of what you want it to be. You can start today! If you want more inspiration, I have created a free Communication in Marriage Video for you. In just 30 minutes, this video will teach you how to make the communication in your marriage more positive and productive. Download it HERE! And don't forget to join me in A Life Designed, my free, private Facebook community!

Many women reach out to me for help in their marriage because they feel lonely. They are not alone, a national survey conducted in 2018 found more than 30 percent of married people report feeling lonely. Isn't that crazy? 30 percent. Well, help is here. I brainstormed and came up with 7 ideas to help you if you are feeling lonely in your marriage. We'll talk about practical things you can do, logistical things you can do, how to communicate with your husband about it and how to wrap your mind around it in a healthy way. I hope you'll tune in. I have created a free Communication in Marriage Video for you. In just 30 minutes, this video will teach you how to make the communication in your marriage more positive and productive. Download it HERE! And don't forget to join me in A Life Designed, my free, private Facebook community!

Would you like to refresh and renew your marriage? Are you looking to increase the feelings of connection between you and your husband? Do you want to communicate better with your husband? Then marriage coaching may be for you! In today's episode of the podcast I am going to share with you how marriage coaching works and what the difference between marriage counseling and marriage coaching is so you can see which method of professional help would be best to help you achieve your marriage goals. Tune in! I have created a free Communication in Marriage Video for you. In just 30 minutes, this video will teach you how to make the communication in your marriage more positive and productive. Download it HERE! And don't forget to join me in A Life Designed, my free, private Facebook community!

Do you love your life? Or do you often find yourself wishing things were different? Do you feel excited to get up and get going in the morning? Or do you feel like every day is the same as the last? Do you have fun every day? Or do you feel bored quite often? If you answered negatively to these questions, don't worry! It happens to the best of us. The truth is that it can be all too easy to get busy and forget that our lives require our active participation in order to stay fresh and exciting. So on today's podcast, I am going to share with you 3 simple things you can do to start falling in love with your life all over again. If you would like more inspiration, download my Ultimate Guide to Guilt-Free Self-Care HERE! And join us in the Life Designed Community on Facebook!

Self-confidence is something many women tell me they need more of, so in this week's podcast, I'm going to share with you what self-confidence is, where you can find it and how to get more of it. I'll also share a personal story of how I started working my own self-confidence. If you would like more inspiration, download my Ultimate Guide to Guilt-Free Self-Care HERE! And join us in the Life Designed Community on Facebook!

Many people avoid setting boundaries for fear of rocking the boat. Or fear that others will not think they are nice. Or fear that they will hurt someone's feelings. Or maybe because they don't know how to say it. But setting boundaries is one of the healthiest things you can do in your life. It is OK for you to say, “No.” It is OK for you to say, “Not right now.” It is OK for you to say, “That doesn't work for me.” And you will be stronger and healthier for it. I'm so excited to share this information with you. Tune into this episode of the podcast to learn about the importance of setting healthy boundaries and how to do it with grace. If you need more inspiration, I have a free gift for you that I am so excited about -- my Cultivating Healthy Communication in Marriage Masterclass. This class is for you if you're tired of fighting with your husband and you want to feel more connected. I hope you'll check it out! Also, if you are in need of some positivity, join us in A Life Designed on Facebook.

How would you like to feel happier and more joyful? Would you like to feel more fulfilled? Would you like to have more energy? How about some more fun? If you answered yes to these questions, I've got your solution! No, it's not a magic pill! Sorry! It's way more exciting than that — it's your life purpose that is calling you and waiting for you to step into it! People who are living in alignment with their life purpose, are happier, more intentional and more content. In this week's podcast I'll teach you how to find your purpose and start living it! If you need more inspiration, I have a free gift for you that I am so excited about -- my Cultivating Healthy Communication in Marriage Masterclass. This class is for you if you're tired of fighting with your husband and you want to feel more connected. I hope you'll check it out! Also, if you are in need of some positivity, join us in A Life Designed on Facebook.

Do you feel like you are living your life energetically and enthusiastically, or are you wondering how you are supposed to find all of the energy to get everything done?   If you're on the struggle bus in the energy department, you may be in need of some soul-filling self-care. Know that you are not alone. Many of us struggle with this from time-to-time. We've got to fill ourselves up in order to keep giving in the way that we want to.   We know this. But we are so busy that we don't do it.   The problem with this is: 1)     We become grumpy and unhappy. And stressed. 2)    This creates conflict and strain in our relationships. 3)    We are not present in the moments with our loved ones, and so we miss out on what is currently happening.   So, we've got to start taking care of ourselves in mind, body, heart and soul so that we can experience peace and joy in the present moment. Tune into this episode of the podcast to learn a life-changing method for holistic self-care that is so simple, you can start today! I can't wait to share it with you! P.S. I have a special gift for you that goes specifically with this podcast, it is a list of the different scriptures I reference and your prescription for holistic self-care. You an access it HERE. If you would like more inspiration, download my Ultimate Guide to Guilt-Free Self-Care HERE! And join us in the Life Designed Community on Facebook!

“I stink at marriage thing.” Or “I'm not very good at this motherhood thing.” Or “I'll never measure up to her.” Do you ever think negative thoughts like these? They may seem minor, but they aren't. Negative self-talk is a problem that causes us to feel defeated and less than. And it takes us away from God's plans for us. Tune in to this episode of the podcast, and I will show you where you might be suffering form negative self-talk and how you can overcome it so you can feel like your best self every day. If you would like more inspiration, download my Ultimate Guide to Guilt-Free Self-Care HERE! And join us in the Life Designed Community on Facebook!

Many times women ask me how they can improve their marriages and influence their husbands. The power of prayer is usually one of the first tools that comes to my mind. Because I can hear the voice of my life coach saying to me, “Take it higher.” In other words, don't rely on trying to solve problems here on the physical level. Give them to God and ask for his help.   Prayer is so powerful. Never underestimate it. In this episode of the podcast I will share how I learned to pray and rely on God to rescue my marriage. And how I continue to use it today for everyday life. We will also talk about how to use prayer to grow closer to your husband. I hope it helps you in your marriage, as well. If you would like more inspiration, download my Ultimate Guide to Guilt-Free Self-Care HERE! And join us in the Life Designed Community on Facebook!

When I speak on marriage, I often try to encourage women to take the lead on improving their marriage relationship. But I often hear a common complaint about this theory — “It's not fair.”  ​I get it. I've been there. I know how overwhelmed many of us moms are. And so often, it feels like we can't take on one more thing. Why should we have to be the one's to “work” on our marriage. In today's podcast, I'd like to show you what to do when you are feeling like it's not fair in your relationship. It's not about taking on more work, it's about changing the type of effort you are putting in and receiving massive results. I hope this helps! If you would like more inspiration, download my Ultimate Guide to Guilt-Free Self-Care HERE! And join us in the Life Designed Community on Facebook!

Sometimes life gets the better of us and we find ourselves feeling down in the dumps. Sometimes we know what's wrong, but other times we're not sure. But one thing we know for sure — we just want to feel better. But what do we do? How do we do it? In this episode of the podcast I am going to teach you how. I'm going to give you some quick fixes that you can do anywhere, anytime. AND I am going to teach you a more substantial fix that is completely transformational. Tune in! This might be a great episode to share with friends! Here is the link to sign up for the RENEW! Christian Women's Retreat. It's free and starts January 10, 2022! Come grow into the new year with me and my friends!    Here is the link to Telese Hampton's website to check out her awesome candles. If you would like more inspiration, download my Ultimate Guide to Guilt-Free Self-Care HERE! And join us in the Life Designed Community on Facebook!

In the last episode of A Life Designed I made a case for why we should practice gratitude and how it can help us feel more at peace — even in difficult times. In this episode, I'm going to share with you the incredible benefits of practicing gratitude, then I'll lead you through a short gratitude meditation, and teach you several more ways you can practice gratitude. I hope you'll tune in! If you would like more inspiration, download my Ultimate Guide to Guilt-Free Self-Care HERE! And join us in the Life Designed Community on Facebook!

In early March 2020 the world came to a grinding halt when COVID-19 shut down life as we know it.  The virus brought with it a crazy amount of worry, stress, fear, disappointment and heartbreak.  In this episode I am going to share with you some of the heartbreak our family experienced and some of the blessings we received. Then I hope to make a case to inspire you to use gratitude to cope with any and all hardships you might experience in life. Then, in the next episode I'm going to share with you several different ideas for how you can intentionally start a gratitude practice. I hope you'll tune in! If you would like more inspiration, download my Ultimate Guide to Guilt-Free Self-Care HERE! And join us in the Life Designed Community on Facebook!

Have you ever felt like you'd be happier if your husband would just … help more around the house, or help more with the kids, or drink less alcohol, or share your faith, or be more loving to you, or stick up for you to his family, or spend less money … or fill in your own blank. You're not alone. We all have things about our husbands that we would like to change. But we know now, as experienced wives, that we can't change other people. So, I'd like to ask you. What if you could live happily in your marriage without getting so upset about those things? Can you imagine how good that would feel? In today's podcast, I am going to teach you how. Join me!   If you would like more inspiration, download my Ultimate Guide to Guilt-Free Self-Care HERE! And join us in The A Life Designed Community on Facebook!

Have you ever felt stuck? Maybe in your career. With finances. In a relationship. With your health. Are you struggling and looking for direction on something? Are you waiting on God for something? Are you wondering what the next right step is? I think we all been there in our lives. That is why I am excited to welcome Amy Joob to the podcast to talk about getting unstuck.  Amy is an author who recently published her second book, Unstuck Step Into the New: A 40 Day Prayer Journal. Join us to hear how Amy learned to get unstuck from her challenges in life and how you can, too. Friends, You can find Amy's website at www.amyjoob.com. You can order her 40-day devotional on Amazon. Her Youtube channel is called Esther and Mordecai Generation. If you would like more inspiration, download my Ultimate Guide to Guilt-Free Self-Care HERE! And join us in The A Life Designed Community on Facebook!

Author Corrie ten Boom said, “Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength.” How true is that? Worry is such a drain of our mental and physical energy. But, believe it or not, it's not totally a bad thing — IF we allow it to move us into action. And that's what I want to teach you. In today's podcast, we will talk about 6 steps to stop worrying so that you can feel more energetic and purposeful in your life! I hope you'll tune in! If you would like more inspiration, download my Ultimate Guide to Guilt-Free Self-Care HERE! And join us in The A Life Designed Community on Facebook!

When most of us fall in love our spouse can do no wrong. But somewhere along the way, we start to get annoyed by their little quirks and habits. And that's all we can focus on. I once had a client tell me her husband's breathing bothered her. Yikes!

 So, what do we do? How do we resolve our differences with these annoyances in marriage? How can we get past a state of frustration and find those loving, happy feelings again?

 Tune in to this episode of the podcast to learn how! If you would like more inspiration, download my Ultimate Guide to Guilt-Free Self-Care HERE! And join us in The A Life Designed Community on Facebook!

I once read a definition about peace that said that peace is the calmness you feel in your heart, soul and mind, because you know that despite the storm you may be facing, all is well. For me, this peace comes only from God. During one of the most heartbreaking times in my life, it was only God who brought me peace. And so today I would like to share with you how you can strengthen your relationship with God and cultivate this peace, too. If you would like more inspiration, download my Ultimate Guide to Guilt-Free Self-Care HERE! And join us in The A Life Designed Community on Facebook!

Girls, motherhood is serious business. It's such an important job that we have, but so often we get so serious, that we slowly stop having fun along the way. In this week's podcast, I will share with you some of my journey and teach you how to have more fun in motherhood … here are a couple of funny quotes about motherhood before you dive in!

 "People who say they sleep like a baby usually don't have one." — Leo J. Burke

 "When my kids become wild and unruly, I use a nice, safe playpen. When they're finished, I climb out." — Erma Bombeck

 "A suburban mother's role is to deliver children obstetrically once, and by car for ever after." — Peter De Vries If you would like more inspiration, download my Ultimate Guide to Guilt-Free Self-Care HERE! And join us in The A Life Designed Community on Facebook!

My client Katie's husband ditched her on date night. She was hurt and angry. She wanted to talk with him about it, but she knew it wouldn't do any good coming from a place of anger and frustration. But she couldn't let it go. So we worked together to create the mental space for her to have that meaningful conversation with him, and as a result, they could both walk away from the experience as a bonding opportunity, instead of a damaging one. Tune in to learn how you can apply this tool to your marriage for more peace, understanding and intimacy. I have created a free Communication in Marriage Video for you. In just 30 minutes, this video will teach you how to make the communication in your marriage more positive and productive. Download it HERE! And don't forget to join me in A Life Designed, my free, private Facebook community!

Do you wake up in the morning excited for the day ahead or are you filled with dread? Are you thriving in your days or are you just surviving your days? Have you ever found yourself thinking, “There must be more to life than this.” There was a time in my life that I realized I was just surviving in life. Even though I had everything I ever wanted, I wasn't happy or fulfilled or at peace in my life. I coach many women who have the same experience, so in this episode of the podcast, I will share with you 3 tips to start feeling like you are thriving in life. If you would like more inspiration, download my Ultimate Guide to Guilt-Free Self-Care HERE! And join us in The A Life Designed Community on Facebook!

Some people say there is no such thing as balance. Some people swear by it. I'm curious, what do you think? Do you think it's possible to live a balanced life? In this week's podcast I will share my thoughts on balance and give you tips you can implement immediately to start feeling more balanced and peaceful. If you would like more inspiration, download my Ultimate Guide to Guilt-Free Self-Care HERE! And join us in The A Life Designed Community on Facebook!

So often I hear from women that they aren't happy. They aren't fulfilled. They feel like something is missing is missing in life. And they literally wonder if there is more to life than this bump and grind of every day. Have you ever felt that way? Exhausted. Depleted. Maybe even bored – not that you're not busy – but you're just not really living and having fun. Have you spent years trying to feel better by reading self-help books, or taking classes … or even going to counseling? If so, you're not alone. So many of us moms find ourselves here at some point. The problem is that we are focusing on solving the problem the wrong way. We are searching outside of ourselves to try to fill the void. We will never fill this gap from the outside. It has to be filled from the inside. And I'd like to show you how to start doing that in this episode of the podcast. If you need more inspiration for self-care in motherhood, you can download my Ultimate Guide to Guilt-Free Self-Care HERE! It's a Guide to help you take care of yourself in mind, body and spirit so you can feel like your best self every day.  And join us in the Life Designed Community on Facebook!  

Well-meaning people give young moms a lot of advice. Some of it is helpful, but some of it just isn't. Author Becky Baudouin wrote a book called Enjoy Every Minute and Other Ridiculous Things We Say to Moms to explore this advice, laugh at some of it and pull the nuggets of truth out of them. Join us on A Life Designed as we talk about a couple of the main themes in the book - mom guilt and balance. For the video version of this podcast, click HERE. Learn more about Becky and read the first three chapters of her book for free at www.beckybaudouin.com. She can also be found on Facebook and Instagram. If you need more inspiration for self-care in motherhood, you can download my Ultimate Guide to Guilt-Free Self-Care HERE! It's a Guide to help you take care of yourself in mind, body and spirit so you can feel like your best self every day.  And join us in the Life Designed Community on Facebook!

In this episode of A Life Designed, I am so grateful to be joined by my friend Tricia Clarke who is a makeup artist, wife, and mom who works to make the world a more joy-filled place. She does this by encouraging women to take care of themselves holistically and live loved. I know you hear about taking care of yourself in mind, body, heart and soul from me all of the time, so this week, I would love for you to hear it from Tricia. She speaks from the heart and gets very passionate about moms taking care of themselves from the inside out. For the video version of this podcast, click HERE. You can find Tricia on Instagram and she has has her own podcast called Tea Time with Trish. If you need more inspiration for self-care, you can download my Ultimate Guide to Guilt-Free Self-Care HERE! It's a Guide to help you take care of yourself in mind, body and spirit so you can feel like your best self every day.  And join us in the Life Designed Community on Facebook!

On this episode of A Life Designed, I am so grateful to be joined by Pat Day-McCray. She is a Certified Grief Coach and specializes in helping moms who are dealing with grief after the death of their chronically ill child. Pat has experienced death many times up-close and personal in her life, but it was the death of her young daughter that impacted her the most. Tune in to hear Pat's inspirational story and how she turned her grief into her purpose so she can once again thrive in life. For the video version of this podcast click HERE.  You will find Pat's website HERE. If you are in need of some positivity, join us in A Life Designed on Facebook. If you need inspiration in your marriage, I have a free gift for you that I am so excited about -- a video about how to cultivate healthy communication in marriage. I hope you'll check it out!

My client Melissa was frustrated with her husband for many reasons. One of the biggest complaints she had was that he didn’t help her enough. Melissa isn’t alone. On a recent survey, disagreements about household chores was cited as one of the top three reasons for couples who got divorced. Tune in to this episode of the podcast to learn how to end the chore war in your home once and for all. If you need more inspiration, I have a free gift for you that I am so excited about -- a video about how to cultivate healthy communication in marriage. This video for you if you’re tired of fighting with your husband and you want to feel more connected. I hope you'll check it out! Also, if you are in need of some positivity, join us in A Life Designed on Facebook.

How would you like to feel happier and more joyful? Would you like to feel more fulfilled? Would you like to have more energy? How about some more fun? If you answered yes to these questions, I’ve got your solution! No, it’s not a magic pill! Sorry! It’s way more exciting than that — it’s your life purpose that is calling you and waiting for you to step into it! People who are living in alignment with their life purpose, are happier, more intentional and more content. In this week’s podcast I’ll teach you how to find your purpose and start living it! If you need more inspiration, I have a free gift for you that I am so excited about -- my Cultivating Healthy Communication in Marriage Masterclass. This class is for you if you’re tired of fighting with your husband and you want to feel more connected. I hope you'll check it out! Also, if you are in need of some positivity, join us in A Life Designed on Facebook.

Many people ask me about my connection with God. I feel like this story is one of the stories from my life that helps show how having a relationship with God can bring peace in the midst of chaos or hurt. I offer this story to you with the hope and prayer that it buoys your faith and that it inspires you to look for the blessings, no matter what trials you may face in life. If you need more inspiration, I have a free gift for you that I am so excited about -- my Cultivating Healthy Communication in Marriage Masterclass. This class is for you if you’re tired of fighting with your husband and you want to feel more connected. I hope you'll check it out! Also, if you are in need of some positivity, join us in A Life Designed on Facebook.

What is wrong with that person? How could she do that? How could she NOT do that? What was he thinking? These thoughts seem harmless. And rational. And we are sure we’re right when we think them. But they are actually toxic. They are causing you to feel terrible. It’s not your fault these thoughts come into your head, they’re pretty automatic for most of us. But you don’t have to be at their mercy. In this episode, I will share several tips to help you eliminate judgement from your life so you can feel happier and have better relationships with everyone in your life. If you need more inspiration, I have a free gift for you that I am so excited about -- my Cultivating Healthy Communication in Marriage Masterclass. This class is for you if you’re tired of fighting with your husband and you want to feel more connected. I hope you'll check it out! Also, if you are in need of some positivity, join us in A Life Designed on Facebook.

Date night with your spouse was tough enough before COVID, but now with COVID date nights have been pretty non-existent for many couples. This is a problem, because dating is important. Our marriage relationship is the foundation of our family — we need to take good care of it. I know it can be hard to think of creative things to do with hubby, so in this episode of the podcast I will share with you 10 date night ideas for out of the house and 20 date night ideas for at home. I hope it inspires you! P.S. The appetizer I couldn’t remember the name of was calamari.

We are all looking for more of something. More love from our spouse. More time to get everything done. More Fun. More friends. But how do we get it? This is something I help my clients with on a daily basis. The concept is simple, but not necessarily easy at first. But once you get going, you will be unstoppable! Let’s get you started today on getting more of what you want! Tune in to the podcast, and I’ll share three client examples.

I was talking to a client the other day when she started telling me a story about her experience at one of her volunteer opportunities. As soon as she arrived for her shift, one of the other volunteers notified everyone else that the leader was here and they should follow her. She wasn’t officially the leader, but when she showed up to volunteer, the very best in her came out. She shined bright. As she told me that story she shined brightly too. Her whole face lit up and her body language was excited. My friends, this is a pure sign that you are living in your God-given gifts. What a beautiful place to be. In this episode of the podcast I am going to teach you how to live from this place more often. I hope you’ll join me! I have a free gift for you that I am so excited. My Cultivating Healthy Communication in Marriage Masterclass. This class is for you if you’re tired of fighting with your husband and you want to feel more connected. I hope you'll check it out! Also, if you are in need of some positivity, join us in A Life Designed on Facebook.

“I stink at marriage thing.” Or “I’m not very good at this motherhood thing.” Or “I’ll never measure up to her.” Do you ever think negative thoughts like these? They may seem minor, but they aren’t. Negative self-talk is a problem that causes us to feel defeated and less than. And it takes us away from God’s plans for us. Tune in to this episode of the podcast, and I will show you where you might be suffering form negative self-talk and how you can overcome it so you can feel like your best self every day. If you would like more inspiration, download my Ultimate Guide to Guilt-Free Self-Care HERE! And join us in the Life Designed Community on Facebook!