She Just Glows: The Podcast

I remember everything about that moment.  The dry mouth. The world was spinning.  My stomach was freefalling into the driveway beneath my feet. My husband had left. And the most painful season of my life was about to begin. Are you in a season of suffering? In this episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast, I'll meet you in your suffering and share my raw story and what helped me pull through. You can't escape the suffering but you can ease your pain right now. What you'll learn in this podcast series:  The 1 thing you can do right now to ease your suffering The 2-minute exercise help you rest when you're exhausted from fighting My favorite mantras + prayers when you can't take the pain any longer How + why to not "suffer shame" yourself 5 things you get when you experience suffering The life-changing faith action that changed everything when I'd lost all hope Post mentioned in this episode: Moms, Can We Stop Competing For The Misery Award?     Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me as a private coaching client at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and (eeeek!) I just joined TikTok with all the kids. And, don't forget subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

One morning in 2021, I woke up and threw up into the poop-stenched toilet of our rented RV in the middle of the woods. The night before, I'd overdrank. Again. I hadn't planned to. But we were camping. With kids. On a Saturday night. It just happened. If you've found yourself momming so hard and then drinking more than you'd planned, I get it. Your friends probably get it. It's justified. You've justified it. Your friends have. Our culture does. It's a lie we've been sold in our culture today, and I believed it for years. I need alcohol to parent. But I don't, and neither do you. Join me for this episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast to learn why, and how change is so much easier than you might think.   Post mentioned in this episode: Old Photos Of Me With Alcohol How I Finally Stopped Drinking After 7 Years Of Thinking About It I Drove Drunk With My Kids: Forgiving Yourself For Huge Mistakes You Drink Because You Have No Outlet   Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me as a private coaching client at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and (eeeek!) I just joined TikTok with all the kids. And, don't forget subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

If you're feeling overwhelmed today, it's no wonder! The world is stressful. Mom life has never been more all-consuming. And on top of that, we live in a culture that makes it impossible for us to take a break. But, you have so much more control over the overwhelm in your life that you might realize. Today, I'm sharing a tool I use personally when I feel overwhelmed, and it works almost every time. Listen to this quick episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast and I'll bet you'll feel lightened and ready to add this practice to your toolbox. What you'll learn in this episode: The first thing to tell yourself when the walls start closing in The 2 most common sources of mom overwhelm A real-life, Janie-tested, 5-minute exercise to dissipate your stress and overwhelm right now Your Life Energy List: what it is + how it works How to detach from energy-sucking things in your life The 2 types of people in life: which one are you? Post mentioned in this episode: You're Overwhelmed Because You Have No Plan: The Art Of Controlling The Calendar My #1 Trick For Feeling Accomplished As A Stay-At-Home Mom Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me as a private coaching client at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and (eeeek!) I just joined TikTok with all the kids. And, don't forget subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

Man, the internet is crazy, isn't it?! I originally shared this post in 2016, and 6 years later in 2022, it was my most viewed article of the entire year. So today, we're diving into this topic in a brand-new episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast. And I may or may not be cringing. *wink* Disclaimer alert off the top! This episode has nothing to do with sex, and we are not talking about women as inferior, doormats or the weaker sex. In fact, being a submissive wife requires a strong, confident woman and is not for the weak at heart. Listen in to hear about my experiment and the 5 things that could change your relationship with your husband.   Post mentioned in this episode: My Submissive Wife Experiment: 5 Things That Are Changing My Marriage Dear Breastfeeding Moms, Is It Really That Hard To Cover Up? Why Giving Up My Dog After Kids Doesn't Make Me A Bad Person   Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me as a private coaching client at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

In our world today, we really love to complicate things. As a mom of 4 kids, and an admitted A-type personality, I get it! But I have a few simple hacks that are bringing me joy right now, and I'm sharing them in this brand-new episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast. What you'll learn in this episode: Your no-fail trick for not getting sick The fastest way to remove angst and stress from your everyday The science-backed reason you're so rushed My best-ever hair appointment hack The math equation behind grocery delivery The 1-step shift to get rid of your laundry pile Post mentioned in this episode: Manual Versus Digital Tasks: How To Be More Productive + Less Frustrated You're Overwhelmed Because You Have No Plan: The Art Of Controlling The Calendar My #1 Trick For Feeling Accomplished As A Stay-At-Home Mom Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me as a private coaching client at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and (eeeek!) I just joined TikTok with all the kids. And, don't forget subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

You may be loads behind in laundry, sitting in your husband's old pajamas and you haven't showered in days.  But girl, your life is beautiful. You are so rich. I'm Janie, and I'm in the trenches of motherhood too. I have 4 kids and a busy husband, and there have been so many days when I needed a reminder that it was all worth it. That all the sacrifice and early mornings and money spent on these little souls... well, that it meant something. And then I had a conversation that changed everything. It's my gift to you in this episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast. Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me as a private coaching client at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

Do you feel overwhelmed, over touched, over stimulated? When I hear this from my life-coaching clients, my first question is: "What time are you getting up?" If you feel like the walls are caving in, the answer might be really simple. Get up an hour before your kids. Guys, listen. It's not that hard. It's not! I promise. Listen to this episode for my exact blueprint for getting up 30 to 60 minutes before your kids. It's my hope it will become a delicious slice of heaven in your everyday that will evolve into your own personal sanctuary.   What you'll learn in this episode: 3 things to tell yourself when the alarm goes off My simple value judgement statement that makes the 1-hour early wakeup a non-negotiable Nightly routine changes that will help you sleep earlier (+ better!) 3 ways to guarantee you'll wake up refreshed   Post mentioned in this episode: I Start Every Client With This Exercise How I Finally Stopped Drinking After 7 Years Of Thinking About It You Drink Because You Have No Outlet   Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me as a private coaching client at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

We are "that" family, and there are many times I've needed grace and forgiveness from other parents. You too? Awedome. You're welcome here. I'm Janie, and I'm a mom of 4 who coaches women who feel stuck. There was a time when I had my own tiny gong show -- with 3 boys under 3 -- and man, there were many embarrassing, "we're that family" moments. But one time, in 2020, another mom in my neighborhood showed me grace I didn't deserve.  On this episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast, I'm sharing the details of that story. And in between my words, I hope your mind drifts to the people in your life who you have the power to extend grace to, even if they don't deserve it.   Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me as a private coaching client at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

Did you know even the most disciplined and goal-oriented people are not motivated all the time? Resolutions don't work, and here's why. At first, you're motivated. You're ready. You see the prize. But after a few weeks, the motivation fades. And by about March, you're back to your old ways. That's why I wanted to share the yearly practice you can start now (yes, even in mid-January) to create and execute a plan that allows to you walk into a life you love, every single day. It's a transformative practice that I've been doing myself for 4 years now, and I invite you to step into this life-shifting practice.   What you'll learn in this episode: The 4-step plan for your best year yet End goal vs. how it feels (and why that matters) 150+ ideas for your word of the year (and Janie's last 3) A step-by-step exercise to connect your word to your life The fail-proof guide to execute a year you love, starting now   Post mentioned in this episode: 150 Word Of The Year Ideas You're Overwhelmed Because You Have No Plan: The Art Of Controlling Your Calendar My #1 Trick For Feeling Accomplished As A Stay-At-Home Mom I Start Every Client With This Exercise How To Be More Productive + Less Frustrated This Summer You Drink Because You Have No Outlet Stop The Scroll: Screen-Free Sundays   Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me as a private coaching client at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

The holidays are over, and you might just be ready for a giant exhale.  I'm Janie -- life coach and mom of 4 -- and I spent decades believing that I am valuable because of what I do. On this episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast, I invite you to return to the power of who you are -- not what you do. Close your eyes and listen in and feel your worth through the eyes of your family. You are irreplaceable. No matter how much you didn't get done over the holiday season.   Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me as a private coaching client at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

You might be interested in changing up your relationship with alcohol, and you can visualize every part of that life... except social events. I'm Janie, and I'm with you! I wanted to stop drinking for several years, but I just couldn't wrap my brain around that upcoming wedding... or that trip, or that friend group. That's exactly where I'm meeting you in this episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast. Listen in to learn everything you need to know about how to be social without alcohol. And don't forget to reach out if you're interested in private coaching with me.   What you'll learn in this episode: Your 5-step checklist for going to social events alcohol-free 5 scripts for how to respond when someone offers you a drink How to know if you're an alcoholic + how to make sure no one ever calls you that 3 things to ask yourself before going to events with alcohol 3 ways to address the people who aren't okay with you not drinking     Post mentioned in this episode: How + Why I Said Goodbye To Alcohol 4 Months Ago How I Finally Stopped Drinking After 7 Years Of Thinking About It     Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me as a private coaching client at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

The days of the 30-minute hot shower and 5 outfit try-ons before you leave the house are over. It's a new era. The era of putting both the kids in high chairs in front of the TV so you can get a 4-minute shower and picking the shirt that's least likely to show spit-up. (So what if it's coming from the dirty clothes hamper?) I'm Janie, and as a life coach and mom of 4, I don't always feel beautiful. More like a beautiful mess. Or a hot crazy mess. But I've come up with a few quick tricks to help me look more put together everyday, even if I have just 5 minutes, and I'm sharing it in this episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast. Looking perfect isn't the point. Feeling put-together and confident is!     Links mentioned in this episode: Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick Janie's Favorite Hot Pink Pointy Flats Janie's Favorite Long-Sleeved Linen Button-Down Shirt     Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me as a private coaching client at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

Are you feeling a nudge to make a change, but you keep stopping yourself? Your life may be messy. You may be in a dark season. But you can still be a bright light in this world.  I'm Janie, and I started Joy Coaching With Janie a year ago -- just as a tough season in my life was beginning to unfold. Today, on She Just Glows: The Podcast, I'm sharing all the lessons I learned in my first year as a joy coach, including how to start your own coaching business or social media brand. It's time. You're ready. Let's do this.     What you'll learn in this episode: 4 powerful lessons I've learned in my 1st year of joy coaching How much I made in my first month of coaching 5 tips for starting your own coaching business or social media brand Your ideal client + the exact blueprint of how to find them Why “waiting for the perfect time” is all wrong How messy lives + dark seasons make the best coaches A special offer just for podcast listeners     Post mentioned in this episode: I Start Every Client With This Exercise You're 40, Not Dead     Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me as a private coaching client at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

Is there a quiet corner of your heart that wonders if you put too much pride in your home? What about your kids' accomplishments, your schedule, how you look, what you have, your marriage?  I'm Janie, and I'm a joy coach and a mom of 4. A few years ago, I had a humbling reality check. We had a beautiful home. And we had to move out.  Have you ever wrestled with an immense pride in something that was ultimately taken away from you? In this episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast, I'm uncovering the inner struggle I felt during our unexpected housing change, and reading a post I wrote during that time. It's my hope that you hear whispers of your own heart in my words. And that you are reminded that you are not defined by what (or who) you have. But who you are inside.     Posts mentioned in this episode: The Day I Stopped Caring About My House How A Cab Driver Changed My Whole Year     Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me as a private coaching client at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

Do you ever go to a restaurant and put your phone on the tabletop so you can see every update that comes in during your meal? Do you find yourself tapping your phone's black screen to check for notifications but there are zero? When you're watching TV, do you ever start scrolling during commercials only to look up 2 hours later to see your show's over and it's dark out? Do you ever feel like, at the end of the day, you didn't miss a single phone notification but never once looked your child in the eye? If any of those scenarios sound like you, this 3-part series of She Just Glows: The Podcast is just for you! I'm Janie, and I'm honored to serve as a life coach and writer, and mom to my 4 kids. My phone is a huge part of my multi-tasking life, but I started noticing that the constant checking was depriving me of joy and purpose in my everyday. This 3-part series is your roadmap to ditching the frenetic, scattered energy and getting back to a phone-life balance that works in real life.   What you'll learn in this podcast series: 5 steps to your own digital reset for better phone-life balance 5 times in my everyday that I'm never available + ideas for you My screen-free Sundays practice + how to implement your own version The LLC approach to ruthlessly edit your phone 3-part checklist for doing your own phone purge today as you listen to the episode   Posts mentioned in this series: How To Be More Productive + Less Frustrated This Summer The Beauty I Found In 36 Hours With No Cell Phone, Laptop Or TV   Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

Do you ever go to a restaurant and put your phone on the tabletop so you can see every update that comes in during your meal? Do you find yourself tapping your phone's black screen to check for notifications but there are zero? When you're watching TV, do you ever start scrolling during commercials only to look up 2 hours later to see your show's over and it's dark out? Do you ever feel like, at the end of the day, you didn't miss a single phone notification but never once looked your child in the eye? If any of those scenarios sound like you, this 3-part series of She Just Glows: The Podcast is just for you! I'm Janie, and I'm honored to serve as a life coach and writer, and mom to my 4 kids. My phone is a huge part of my multi-tasking life, but I started noticing that the constant checking was depriving me of joy and purpose in my everyday. This 3-part series is your roadmap to ditching the frenetic, scattered energy and getting back to a phone-life balance that works in real life.   What you'll learn in this podcast series: 5 steps to your own digital reset for better phone-life balance 5 times in my everyday that I'm never available + ideas for you My screen-free Sundays practice + how to implement your own version The LLC approach to ruthlessly edit your phone 3-part checklist for doing your own phone purge today as you listen to the episode   Posts mentioned in this series: How To Be More Productive + Less Frustrated This Summer The Beauty I Found In 36 Hours With No Cell Phone, Laptop Or TV   Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

Do you ever go to a restaurant and put your phone on the tabletop so you can see every update that comes in during your meal? Do you find yourself tapping your phone's black screen to check for notifications but there are zero? When you're watching TV, do you ever start scrolling during commercials only to look up 2 hours later to see your show's over and it's dark out? Do you ever feel like, at the end of the day, you didn't miss a single phone notification but never once looked your child in the eye? If any of those scenarios sound like you, this 3-part series of She Just Glows: The Podcast is just for you! I'm Janie, and I'm honored to serve as a life coach and writer, and mom to my 4 kids. My phone is a huge part of my multi-tasking life, but I started noticing that the constant checking was depriving me of joy and purpose in my everyday. This 3-part series is your roadmap to ditching the frenetic, scattered energy and getting back to a phone-life balance that works in real life.   What you'll learn in this podcast series: 5 steps to your own digital reset for better phone-life balance 5 times in my everyday that I'm never available + ideas for you My screen-free Sundays practice + how to implement your own version The LLC approach to ruthlessly edit your phone 3-part checklist for doing your own phone purge today as you listen to the episode   Posts mentioned in this series: How To Be More Productive + Less Frustrated This Summer The Beauty I Found In 36 Hours With No Cell Phone, Laptop Or TV   Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

When we feel we've lost ourselves in mothering, sometimes all we need to do is see ourselves through the eyes of our kids. To them, you are superhuman, the most beautiful person in the world and stronger than Superwoman. Mama, you're a freaking hero. I'm Janie -- mom of 4, wife, writer and joy coach -- and it's my heart to remind you that your spark is not gone. It's just been covered in mommy goo. In this episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast, you'll get a huge virtual hug in the form of a hypothetical letter from your child. And hopefully, after listening, you'll feel less stuck in a life you're just surviving. Posts mentioned in this episode: I Think I've Lost Myself In Mothering How + Why I Said Goodbye To Alcohol 4 Months Ago   Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me as a private coaching client at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

Is your life half over, or is 40 the perfect time to start living the exact life you want? I'm Janie Porter -- joy coach, writer, wife and mom of 4 -- and recent member of the 40-and-over club. They call it "over the hill," but girl, we are just getting started. It's time to stop delaying your joy and start moving in the direction of the life you truly want.  So, what are you doing with the hours in your life? It's one of the core questions I've had to answer in the last year, and in this episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast, I wanted to break it all down with you, along with 4 ways life changes at 40. What you'll learn in this episode: 4 radical ways life changes at 40 The right-now visualization exercise to walk into your best year yet, starting today How to live with an "I'm just getting started" spark, instead of settling for "over the hill" Why body confidence + financial success explode at 40 10 wildly successful people who didn't peak until 40+   Post mentioned in this episode: Come Before Winter By Dr. Willy Rice Stop Waiting For Everything To Align: Just Get Started I Start Every Client With This Exercise   Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

Do you ever feel like you're busy all day, but the daily work of motherhood and life has drained you of any sense of purpose?  Hey Mama, I want to tell you something. You're still relevant. I'm Janie -- joy coach, mom of 4 and recovering perfectionist -- and I know what it's like to lose touch with what makes you happy. About a decade ago, I left a respected TV news career to do a job that left my inner spark covered in mommy goo. Now, I help moms around the world reclaim their sense of purpose and inner joy.  In this episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast, I'm reading a theoretical letter a wrote to the employer viewing my stay-at-home mom resume. Because even though my child-rearing years are represented by a void on my resume, they actually represent the richest, deepest and most successful, yet challenging chapter thus far. Posts mentioned in this episode: Hey Mama, You're Still Relevant To The Employer Viewing My Stay-At-Home Mom Resume Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me as a private coaching client at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

Do you ever wonder what it would be like to stop drinking, but you can't even conceive of what that would look like? I get it! I've been there too.  I'm Janie, and I wear many hats. I'm a wife, a mom of 4, a joy coach and, most recently, I'm alcohol-free. For the last 17 months, every day, I've been making one tiny choice that has changed my life in the most gigantic way. Every day, I say this: "Today, I will do anything but drink alcohol."  Through the months, I've had several things pop up and said, "Man, I wish someone would've told me this before I stopped drinking!" In this episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast, I'm sharing that list with you, and letting you peer into the dazzling-yet-terrifying, amazing-yet-awful alcohol-free life. Trust me, it's so much better over here. What you'll learn in this episode: What your most private thoughts can tell you about your relationship with alcohol How to create a Facts List that will crush your urges immediately The Slow Slide that brought me from young mom to overdrinker The simple question that can make all the difference in supporting alcohol-free friends Part 1 vs. Part 2 of alcohol-free life + which one's harder Post mentioned in this episode: You Drink Because You Have No Outlet How I Finally Stopped Drinking After 7 Years Of Thinking About It Why + How I Said Goodbye To Alcohol 4 Months Ago Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

It was a fire that started at the back of my throat. With each complaint or whiny response, that ball of flames grew. Until I finally screamed at them. The most innocent and convenient targets. My children. Have you ever had a day like that? I'm Janie Porter -- mom of 4 and joy coach -- and let me tell you: I've had so many regrets over the years about the emotions I've unleashed on my children. In this episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast, I'm reading a favorite post about that oh-so-relatable rage moment, and sharing the powerful tools that are helping me move forward in my motherhood. Without the shame. What you'll learn in this episode: 3 safeguards you can start today to stop the yelling How to dispel the shame + shock of the yell The difference between good + bad anger Why it's helpful for your kids to see you angry   Post mentioned in this episode: Dear Depressed Moms, You're Not Alone Your Kids' Bad Behavior After School Means You're A Great Parent 16 Real Ways To Stop Yelling At Your Kids   Learn more about working with me and read 400+ inspiring posts at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

Are you in the midst of a storm? The sea is raging. The water is dark. And you're being tossed around by waves so tumultuous that you've lost the sky and don't even know which way is up.  I'm Janie Porter -- mom of 4, wife, life coach and writer -- and I know what it's like to be in a struggling season. In fact, I'm in one right now. In this episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast, you'll learn 7 things you can do right now to find hope in this horrible storm in your life. What you'll learn in this episode: 3 "today" things to do right now to lessen your pain A powerful journal exercise to bring your brain back to the good stuff 4 "whenever" mindsets to try as you endure your storm How to use your Happiness Formula to extract joy from your dark time The "clipboard" mind shift tool that will stop giving your problem so much play     Posts mentioned in this episode: I Start Every Client With This Exercise How + Why I Stopped Drinking 4 Months Ago     Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

You love your husband, but have the years of doing diapers and life together taken their toll? Things started off so exciting and fireworks and rested, and now you have mortgages and bills and aging parents. And you're just tired. And life feels like a small candle flicker and different shades of gray. I'm Janie Porter, and my husband and I have been through a lot of ups and downs in our nearly 30 years together. We don't have a perfect marriage, but we've uncovered something that works during tough times: being friends again. In this episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast, I'm sharing one of my favorite posts about reconnecting with your man in the most everyday type of way.   Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me at She Just Glows.   Post mentioned in this episode: Why + How I Said Goodbye To Alcohol 4 Months Ago How I Finally Stopped Drinking After 7 Years Of Thinking About It   Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

The other night, I was making chili and realized I didn't have cumin. I mean, is it even chili if it doesn't have cumin in it? But I just kept going, and "just making the chili" has become a cornerstone value of She Just Glows. You may not have all the ingredients, but it's time to just get started. I'm Janie Porter, a joy coach, wife and mom of 4, and I've spent most of my life chasing perfection and coming up short every time. I worked in TV news for a decade, and when I became a mom, I wanted achievement and being the best at everything to continue to define me. It didn't work out that way, but what I've discovered is a much better way. And I share it with my private life coaching clients every single day. What you'll learn in this episode: A self-guided exercise to stomp out perfectionism + lean into imperfect progress Why missing ingredients is an opportunity, not a failure How + why to “start ugly” 4 steps for moving boldly forward (even when you don't have all the ingredients)   Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

I was 9 months pregnant with my third kid, and my 2 toddlers were splashing around in the pool. On a whim, I handed my husband my iPhone, shot him a grin and asked him to take a picture. "It might be the last one," I said. He snapped the photo, and I texted it to my mom and sisters with this caption: “This is what 200 pounds of awesomeness looks like, people.” I'm Janie Porter -- now a mom of 4 -- and through the years, I've been on a journey to not only appreciate my body but to see it for all it is, not all it isn't. In this episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast, I'm sharing a viral post that became my battle cry as I walked into a season of baby weight and feeling thick and heavy. You might just hear all that your body has done through these words; instead of cataloguing all it's not.   Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me at She Just Glows.   Post mentioned in this episode: I Have The Perfect Body   Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

As moms, we are so great at controlling the controllables. And most of the time, we do. We get up early, we have the laundry done, we did the dishes last night, we organized a carpool so we could get all the kids to their sports. But what about the other 20 percent of the day? You know, the part that's totally out of our control? I'm Janie Porter, and I'm so glad you're here. I'm a mom of 4, a joy coach and a writer, and it's my passion to help you uncover joy and purpose in your life again. In this episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast, I'll teach you how to navigate crappy situations neutrally.   What you'll learn in this episode: What your 1-Second Joy Insurance is + how to use it 4 guardrails to stop unplanned negatives from crashing your day The Tsunami Effect of negatives and how to avoid it Why "being triggered" is usually a cop out     Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me at She Just Glows.   Posts mentioned in this episode: I Start Every Client With This Exercise You're Overwhelmed Because You Have No Plan: The Art Of Controlling Your Calendar   Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

"The days are long, the years are short."   I'm Janie Porter, life coach, writer, wife and mom of 4. And if I had a dollar for every time an older woman told me that at Target, I'd be rich! When my kids were little, the days weren't just long. They were painful. And scattering. And exhausting. But one morning, a stranger at McDonald's changed my whole perspective. This episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast is a reading from one my most viral, popular or favorite writings from the 400+ posts on She Just Glows. I hope you enjoy it.   Read more inspiring posts and learn more about working with me at She Just Glows.     Post mentioned in this episode: How A Stranger Reminded Me That Raising Little Ones Is Magical     Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

Have you ever considered that life feels overwhelming because you're not taking the time for your own maintenance? That's because the time to take a break is before you have a break down, not when you're in the middle of one.   I'm Janie Porter -- wife, mom of 4 and life coach -- and I spent years trapped in a mom martyr mentality that did not allow me to ask for help or even admit to myself that my life would be better with a little more support. It took years, but my husband and I eventually settled into a flow that enables me to take a 3-night solo retreat every quarter, so that I can show up as my best every single day -- both for my family and for myself.   Three nights away may not work for you, but there are so many other ways to take a solo retreat! In this episode, I'll share exactly how and why I do it, and I'll offer ideas for you to adopt part of this practice in your own life. Even some free ones! For me, this practice has been truly life-giving, and it's a huge part of my Happiness Formula.   Perhaps the most difficult part of taking a solo retreat simply allowing yourself to ask for it. Be curious. And I hope you enjoy this episode!     What you'll learn in this episode: The 10 steps to taking your own solo retreat The 4 S's to consider bringing to your husband if he's not on board How to budget for a solo retreat, and ways to do it for free My 9-item packing list and the strategy behind it How and why to ignore the “shoulds”     Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me at She Just Glows.   Posts mentioned in this episode: I Start Every Client With This Exercise Dear Moms, Can We Stop Competing For The Misery Award? Are No Mothers Happy Anymore?   Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

Why didn't anyone tell me it would be this hard?    I'm Janie Porter, life coach and mom of 4. And back when I had my first kid, I found myself asking this exact question. In 3, 2, 1... I'd gone from TV news reporter to stay-at-home mom, and by the first few months, it was clear I was in for a very rude awakening.    This episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast is the first where I share one of my most viral, popular or favorite writings from my 400+ posts on She Just Glows. This one is the first post I ever published. It was picked up by The Huffington Post, and then it went viral, becoming the Parenting section of The Huffington Post's most viewed article for that entire month. I hope it speaks to you.   Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me at She Just Glows.     Post mentioned in this episode: The Stay-At-Home Mom Conspiracy Theory     Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

Do you feel yourself approaching summer with an overwhelming sense of dread? Do you wish you could just fast-forward this season, wear a Snuggie and come back to reality once the kids go back to school? I'm Janie Porter, and I'm a joy coach, wife and mom of 4. Back in 2017, I felt like I was living inside a body that wasn't mine. I was overweight after having our fourth child, and for some weird reason, I posted a photo of myself in a swimsuit. The outpouring was overwhelming. I got countless DMs with a simple question: "How do I grow that kind of body confidence?" This episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast is my answer to that.   What you'll learn in this episode: The 2-second rule of wearing a swimsuit in public 4 powerful exercises to start loving your body now The real-life mantras + beliefs that grow body confidence   Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me at She Just Glows.   Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

"If alcohol isn't there, is it even worth doing?"   If you've found yourself thinking this, it can be terrifying to think about a life without alcohol. "Without alcohol, how can life even be fun?"   I'm Janie Porter. I'm a life coach and writer, and 15 months ago, I decided to take a break from drinking. As a mom of 4 active little kids, alcohol had become my cheap, convenient way to have fun in the midst of messy mothering moments. And I didn't even need to take any "time off!" Over several years, alcohol grew to become my only outlet for fun. Without alcohol, it simply wasn't fun! Before I knew it, my desire to drink had edged out all my other passions, hobbies and things I used to do to relax or have fun.    Now what? If you've been curious about a life with less or no alcohol, but you have zero idea what that would look like, this episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast is for you!   What you'll learn in this episode: How + why alcohol has become your outlet A visualization exercise that measures how enmeshed alcohol and fun are for you The Slow Slide that starts with "alcohol is fun" and becomes "alcohol is the only fun" 5 tips to rediscover what's fun again + find alcohol-free outlets     Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me at She Just Glows.   Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

The fastest way to feel frustrated and unproductive is to try to get things done with kids around that should never be attempted with kids around! So, now what?     I'm Janie Porter, and I'm a joy coach, a wife and mom of 4. And in the last 10 summers, I've learned a simple hack that helps me stay more grounded, have more fun with my kids and be more productive through the summer months, rather than waking up frustrated and distracted every single day. In this episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast, I'm walking you through an exercise to segment your day into 2 categories: manual tasks and digital tasks. This has helped me uncover gratitude, increase productivity, grow joy and actually enjoying my motherhood again. Because I don't have 20 tabs open at once. In this episode, I'll share exactly how to do it.     What you'll learn in this episode: The inherent lie in "I'm more productive with my phone" The difference between manual and digital tasks How to segment your day to separate manual and digital tasks 3 reasons manual tasks should be done when kids are around My daily schedule + digital vs. manual tasks segments           Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me at She Just Glows.   Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

Overthinkers, this one's for you! What if that big crazy scary awesome goal you have wasn't actually as hard as you're imagining it will be? Today I'm walking you through a mindset shift that might actually make it the easiest thing you've ever done.     I'm Janie Porter, and I'm a wife, mom of 4 and a writer. Everyday, in my work as a life coach, I work with women who want to get unstuck but don't know how. Something I often ask them is, "What if it wasn't that hard?" In this episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast, we explore what it looks like to jump off the cliff and be stunned by the beauty and comfort of the water below. You've perfected the worst-case scenario. Now we're going to unlearn that story.     What you'll learn in this episode: How overthinking fuels your anxiety and defeats you before you even begin The abundance mindset action plan that will finally get you going How the time you spend overthinking is directly proportional to how tough the task feels How to create the possibility that this goal is actually going to serve you and you will only wonder why you didn't try it sooner     Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me at She Just Glows.   Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

How do you find mom friends? In this final episode of this 3-part series on mom friendships, I'm diving into the step-by-step of where, how and why to find mom friends in every phase of motherhood. It's the advice I wish I'd had when my kids were little!       I'm Janie Porter, and I've been through so many frustrating seasons of friendships in my 10 years of being a mom. As a joy coach, I walk beside women who are looking for authenticity in their relationships and want to rediscover a spark in their own lives. In this episode, I'll detail the exact places to go to meet mom friends, what to do if you're just too shy and how mom friendships change as your kids get older.     What you'll learn in this series: Why not having a best friend may be exactly what you need 5 reasons it's super hard to find mom friends Step-by-step instructions on how to make mom friends at every stage (baby, toddler, school-aged and teens) What to do with the pain of losing a good friend, and the worry that others think badly about you because of it 6 breakthrough mind shifts that will give you peace about your relationships, instead of chasing people and feeling desperate     Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me at She Just Glows.     Post mentioned in this episode: 4 Simple Ways To Make Mom Friends     Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week.

Is it possible that you're thinking about your lack of mom friendships all wrong? What if, instead of chasing people and feeling desperate, you could be the exact friend you want to attract?     I'm Janie Porter, and in this episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast, I'm sharing the exact reframe that allowed me to let go of "needing" a best friend, and lean into all the abundance in my life that my friend deficit opens up for me. Is it possible you're thinking about it all wrong? In this second episode of this 3-part series, I'll unearth 6 mindshifts that will bring you peace in your friendships just as they are.     What you'll learn in this series: Why not having a best friend may be exactly what you need 5 reasons it's super hard to find mom friends Step-by-step instructions on how to make mom friends at every stage (baby, toddler, school-aged and teens) What to do with the pain of losing a good friend, and the worry that others think badly about you because of it 6 breakthrough mind shifts that will give you peace about your relationships, instead of chasing people and feeling desperate     Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me at She Just Glows.     Post mentioned in this episode: 4 Simple Ways To Make Mom Friends     Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week!

Do you ever feel like there must be something wrong with you because you don't have close mom friends? Or, you find them and they move away, or they parent differently or your husbands don't like each other?     You're not alone! I'm Janie Porter – life coach, writer, wife and mom of 4. I love my life, and I will let you in on a little secret: I don't have a best friend. If you've felt like your entire motherhood has had a deficit of friendship, this 3-part series of She Just Glows: The Podcast is for you. In the next 3 episodes, we'll cover why mom friendships are so hard, mindshifts that will bring you peace in your friendships just as they are and how to make good friends in every chapter of motherhood.     Let go of the desire to have the comfort of a close friend. Maybe there's a really great reason you don't.     What you'll learn in this series: Why not having a best friend may be exactly what you need 5 reasons it's super hard to find mom friends Step-by-step instructions on how to make mom friends at every stage (baby, toddler, school-aged and teens) What to do with the pain of losing a good friend, and the worry that others think badly about you because of it 6 breakthrough mind shifts that will give you peace about your relationships, instead of chasing people and feeling desperate     Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me at She Just Glows.     Post mentioned in this episode: 4 Simple Ways To Make Mom Friends     Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week!

I wanted to tighten up before my 40th birthday and ended up losing 11 pounds and a bunch of inches with a pretty extreme plan. What I discovered was a specific mindset that actually jumpstarted physical progress and motivated results more quickly, and more completely, than eating and exercise ever would have.    I'm Janie Porter, wife and mom of 4, and it's my passion to help you find joy and purpose in your life, no matter what the scale says.     Is there a certain year, or a certain outfit, in your own life that represents your 'perfect' body? For years, I compared my body today to a 'perfect' past body. In this episode, I invite you to let go of that old you, and walk into a life of true satisfaction with where you are today. What does your best body really look like, and what does it mean to live your best life?      What you'll learn in this episode: The 7-pronged plan I followed for 10 weeks to get into the best shape of my life before my 40th birthday How to sign up for the Your Best Body Challenge with a special bonus gift (for podcast listeners only) My exact diet plan, workout schedule and the $3,000 procedure I paid for A guided 2-minute exercise to make peace with your body today The inherent lie in comparing to your “thinner” past self The mantras, mottos and mindset that live behind a motivated life           Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me at She Just Glows.     Post mentioned in this episode: Your Best Body Challenge Stop Chasing Your 'Perfect' Past Body I Have The Perfect Body     Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week!

If your heart is carrying the dead weight of a huge mistake, I understand. But that doesn't have to be the end of your story. If you're laying in a mud pit of shame right now, it's time to get up. Go take a bath! Listen in, and let's get on the path to forgiving yourself and learning from what you did.    I'm Janie Porter, life coach, wife and a mom of 4. Every day, I wake up and simply try to do my best. And every day, I fail. Some days, I fail so miserably that I even the thought of what I did makes me sick to my stomach. So it's no surprise that I felt queasy through the entire taping of this week's episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast. In it, I'm sharing my top 5 most horrifying parenting mistakes. They are shameful stories. Some are honest mistakes; others are illegal. These failures are painful to recall. But they aren't the end of my story. And they don't have to be the end of yours either.   What you'll learn in this episode: How to learn from the guilt and release the shame from huge mistakes The dirty details of my top 5 most shameful mothering mistakes My 4-step formula for forgiving yourself for huge mistakes, no matter what they are The exact script for apologizing to your kids The remorse-listening exercise to help you let go of the guilt for good   Post mentioned in this episode: The Day I Left My Kids In The Car     Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me at She Just Glows.   Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week!

Don't you hate when your day's ruined because of whininess and bad moods? I'm talking about the voices in the back seat, and the voice inside your own head!    I'm Janie Porter, a mom of 4, life coach and writer, and my passion is helping you build a life where you thrive! In this episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast, I share my favorite real-life mantras, and the exact words I share with my 4 children (and myself) in these tough moments. It's the 1-minute fix to getting everyone's day back on track, and it's also a building block of a life marked by joy and purpose. Even on the bad mood days.   What you'll learn in this episode: The exact words to fix everyone's bad mood in 1 minute or less Daily mantras to avoid raising ungrateful kids How keep it moving and not get bogged down on the whiney, frustrating days Why gratitude is easier and so much more fun than complaining The choice you make as a mom when you compare         Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week!

Are you often late, but you always have a good reason? Do you show up to birthday parties with no gift, or scramble to Target drive-up on the way? Do you think a lot about what you "need to do" in a day, but you forget when it's time? I know what it's like to feel scattered, overwhelmed and stressed. But maybe, it's not your life that's actually overwhelming. Maybe it's that you have zero plan.    I'm Janie Porter, wife and mom of 4, and it's my passion to help you find joy and purpose in your life. Just like you, I have a complex and busy life. My husband owns his own company, we don't have family nearby, I have a thriving coaching business and our 4 kids are active and busy. But I will tell you this: I rarely feel stressed or overwhelmed by my life. And it's because I have a plan. In this episode, I'll share that exact plan with you, and how you can build it into your life. You'll also get an action plan for guarding your family's schedule, learn exactly how to say no to commitments that don't give you life and discover my step-by-step method for creating a plan that works for you and your life, not that you work for.    Building a life you love starts with controlling your calendar. You are in charge! Own your noes to protect your yeses. Your "yes" should be expensive; it should be a high-value commodity. Stop giving it away.     What you'll learn in this episode: How to quit things that don't give you life (and why you should) 4 guidelines I use in my personal scheduling so that I'm not swallowed by my schedule How to batch work so you're more efficient and your output is better 5 scripts of exactly what to say when canceling plans or backing out of commitments How to fight the fear of disappointing people Real-life schedule changes to make today to stop squandering your family time The inherent lie in our "busier is better" performance culture           Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me at She Just Glows.     Post mentioned in this episode: 5 Ways To Ask Mom Friends For Help (& That Time I Met Bethenny Frankel) Raise Your Hand If You're Braless At School Drop-Off My #1 Trick For Feeling Accomplished As A Stay-At-Home Mom     Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week!

Do you ever feel like your life looks great from the outside, but you can't figure out why you can't be happy? As moms, we're so great at wearing all the hats -- the mom hat, the wife hat, the friend hat, the career hat -- but before we know it, we're so caught up in the doing that we are not just being. And now, we're stuck in a life we can't stand.       I'm Janie Porter, wife and mom of 4, and it's my passion to help you find joy and purpose in your life. In this episode, I'll share a powerful tool I use with life-coaching clients to help them uncover joy in their life, even when chaos is happening around them. This  magic formula is a total game-changer!     I'll also unpack a super personal story about a really dark time in my life, when even getting the kids to school each day was a struggle. One day, my husband was trying to perk me up, and he asked me: "What are your passions?" Passions? I thought. I have no idea. I haven't had time to think about hobbies or joys or passions or what I love to do in years. I had no margin for the things I enjoy. And so, I'd forgotten what they were.   If you're there right now, I see you and I've got you.     What you'll learn in this episode: 3 concrete ways to squash the mom guilt and build a life you actually love Tips for scheduling your calendar with purpose and intention What Your Happiness Formula is and 5 ways to identify what's in it (and what's not) How to get unstuck from feeling unhappy in a life that looks great from the outside       Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me at She Just Glows.   Post mentioned in this episode: When You Don't Think You Can Make It Through The Day They Included My Kids In This Photo And It Changed My World Moms, Can We Stop Competing For The Misery Award?     Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week!

Is there something in your life that's taking more than it gives? It may not be alcohol; it might be online shopping, gossiping or a toxic relationship.   I'm Janie Porter, a mom of 4, life coach and writer, and I've also been alcohol-free for a year. In this episode, I'm peeling back the layers and sharing the shameful, dark and disgusting morning when I finally said "I'm done," at least for now. This is a story told by me, the drinking girl, the fun girl, the girl who loves a good time. I love drinking. And if you do too, this episode is for you.   Today, I'm breaking down how I finally got unstuck from my cycle of: drink for fun, overdrink, stop... and then eventually start again. Until about a year ago, I said "I am done with this life." I'll share the 4 reasons it finally stuck this time, and walk you through all the reasons we often hold back from trying a life without alcohol. I'll also teach you a powerful exercise I use with clients to help them stay on the path and resist cravings.   I can't tell you much today about my journey with alcohol. I don't know how long it will last. But I do know one thing with absolute certainty: My life is SO much better without alcohol. Are you curious? Listen in. This one's for you.     What you'll learn in this episode: The story behind the shameful morning I finally decided "I'm done" Why taking a break from alcohol feels like betraying a loyal companion My life of teetering between loving alcohol and hating what it did to me How to separate your feelings from facts: your cravings versus the truth about alcohol The 4 ways I knew I was done with alcohol, and why it finally stuck 5 truths about alcohol in your life       Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me at She Just Glows.   Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week!

Is there something in your life that's taking more than it gives? It may not be alcohol; it might be online shopping, gossiping or a toxic relationship.   I'm Janie Porter, a mom of 4, life coach and writer, and I've also been alcohol-free for a year. In this episode, I'm peeling back the layers and sharing the shameful, dark and disgusting morning when I finally said "I'm done," at least for now. This is a story told by me, the drinking girl, the fun girl, the girl who loves a good time. I love drinking. And if you do too, this episode is for you.   Today, I'm breaking down how I finally got unstuck from my cycle of: drink for fun, overdrink, stop... and then eventually start again. Until about a year ago, I said "I am done with this life." I'll share the 4 reasons it finally stuck this time, and walk you through all the reasons we often hold back from trying a life without alcohol. I'll also teach you a powerful exercise I use with clients to help them stay on the path and resist cravings.   I can't tell you much today about my journey with alcohol. I don't know how long it will last. But I do know one thing with absolute certainty: My life is SO much better without alcohol. Are you curious? Listen in. This one's for you.     What you'll learn in this episode: The story behind the shameful morning I finally decided "I'm done" Why taking a break from alcohol feels like betraying a loyal companion My life of teetering between loving alcohol and hating what it did to me How to separate your feelings from facts: your cravings versus the truth about alcohol The 4 ways I knew I was done with alcohol, and why it finally stuck 5 truths about alcohol in your life       Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me at She Just Glows.   Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week!

Have you ever put something off because the timing wasn't perfect, you had other stuff to finish first, or you were worried what other people would think? There are so many reasons we don't push through for the life we truly deserve, but that ends today. If you've got goals in your soul, but you've been waiting for everything else to align first, this episode is for you!   I'm Janie Porter, a mom of 4, life coach and writer, and my passion is helping you build a life of joy and purpose. In this pilot episode of She Just Glows: The Podcast, I'm breaking down 5 ways to just get started on your big-scary-awesome-amazing goal (like right now!); my favorite real-life strategies for living a life that values progress over perfection; and understanding the reasons why we often hold back.    What you'll learn in this episode: How to determine the right goals for you right now Why your “better is better” mindset is killing you The 3 main reasons we think we need to wait for things to align How to rise above your fear that you'll fail because you're not perfect How to use what you have right now to build the life you want My favorite 5 strategies to just get started today     Read 400+ inspiring posts and learn more about working with me at She Just Glows. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to my YouTube channel for new videos each week!