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In this episode, we’ll counter a popular cultural myth floating around right now, hear about a new favorite book of mine, and consider how to best spend our days.

7 Health Benefits of SmilingThere’s Magic in Your Smile

Power of Prayer: What Happens to Your Brain When You Pray?

Over-scheduling: A Problem for the Child and Family

In this episode, we’ll wade through the muck of society’s enticing lies about life, hear some of my favorite end-of-summer things, and gain perspective on motherhood.

6 Tips for Expanding Your Social CirclesExpanding Your Circle: 10 Ways to Make Friends in a New City Post-College

5 Reasons You Should Hang Out With People Who are Different Than You

8 Signs a Friendship Isn’t Worth Your Time, Energy or EffortHow to Make Friends Easily and Strengthen the Friendship You Have

The Hard WayWorking With Your Hands: The Secret to Happiness?

Atomic HabitsWhole Heart (Hold Me Now)

Circadian Rhythm and Your Body ClockFarm Wife, 1900Power SleepSleep Drive and Your Body Clock

5 Reasons to Read the Newspaper to Your Kids Today and Every Day7 Scientific Benefits of Reading Printed Books

Jess Connolly on InstagramBoundariesEverything You Need to Know About Nostalgic DepressionHow to Use Nostalgia to Your Advantage (Instead of Getting Stuck)The Next Right Thing

In this episode, we’ll learn about ear training – the musical kind and another kind, reminisce about my son’s 3rd birthday party, and you’ll hear what I loved most about visiting the south.

Is Your Smartphone Coming Between You and Your Spouse?Married to Their Smartphones (Oh, and to Each Other, Too)

7 Things Everyone Should Know About the Power of Eye ContactThe Impact of Eye ContactThe Science of Eye Contact Attraction

5 Steps for Being PresentBeing Present With OthersIdea of “phone office hours”/conversation hours from Cal Newport’s book Digital Minimalism

8 Surprising Benefits of Gardening10 Surprising Ways Gardening Is One of the Healthiest Things You Can DoA Doctor Explains How to Take Advantage of the Healing Power of NatureHow Nature is Good for Our Health and HappinessThe Positive Effects of Nature on Your Mental Wellbeing

In this episode, we’ll reflect on some of our favorite places around the world, hear Jonathan’s tips and tricks for finding the best deals, and learn why some of the best stories come from travel mishaps.

7 Amazing Health Benefits of Walking in the Woods You Probably Don’t KnowBetter Than BeforeThe Health Benefits of Small Parks and Green SpacesHow the Simple Act of Nature Helps you DestressScience Offers Yet Another (Totally Relaxing) Reason To Go OutsideWomen Are Less Stressed When Surrounded By Nature, According to Science

'Blue Mind': Why being near the water makes you happyPhilip Keller A Shepherd Looks at the 23rd Psalm archiveScience Explains How Staying Near Water Can Change Our BrainsWhat impact do seas, lakes and rivers have on people's health?Why Water Makes Us Feel Calm

45 Reasons French Women Don’t Get FatChange Your Food AttitudeDigital Minimalism by Cal NewportFrench Women Don’t Get Fat by Mireille Guiliano

10 Health Benefits of MusicMusic and the BrainMyquillin Smith

At Home with Madame ChicGretchen Rubin articleMinimalist BakerSalt Fat Acid Heat, the book

Kendra AdachiRobyn Conley Downs10 Steps to Conquering Information OverloadDitch the Complicated Meal PlanKnow Your Limits, Your Brain Can Only Take So MuchThe Lazy Genius Guide to Food PrepMeal Planning Myths

7 Benefits of Eating Together As a FamilyHow to Have Better Family MealsThe Most Important Thing You Can Do with Your Kids? Eat Dinner With Them-Euro Cuisine Yogurt MakerKendra Adachi at www.thelazygeniuscollective.comRobyn Conley Downs at www.realfoodwholelife.com

Going Dark, Or How To Disconnect And Enjoy VacationHow to Unplug on VacationWhat are the Benefits of Taking a Vacation?Why Taking a Vacation is the Best Thing You Can Do For Your Career

Are Time Drains Slowing You Down and Ruining Your Productivity?Simplify Your Schedule and Find More Down TimeThe Secret to Having a Simplified ScheduleWe All Need White Space to Color a Beautiful Life-Don’t forget to take 2 minutes and leave a rating and review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts! Thank you SO much!

How to Properly Rest from Your WorkoutThe Sabbath, Jesus, and ChristiansWhy Rest Days are Just as Important as Working Out

53 Fun Things You Can Do This Weekend100 Things to Do During a Money-Free WeekendFree Activities to Do With FamilyLast Child in the Woods by Richard Louv

5 Ways to Refresh a Burned Out Soul

25 of the Best Quotes to Simplify Your Life

Relaxation ExerciseThe Seven Pillars of Health by Don Colbert, MDThree Breathing Exercises and TechniquesWhat Happens to Your Body When You’re Stressed

Weekly Rhythm printable by Brooke McAlaryARTICLES & BOOKSBetter than Before by Gretchen RubinPause: 15 Quotes on Why You Should Take Breaks, Relax, and PlayRhythms of PlaySimplicity ParentingWeekly Rhythm ideasWhy Rhythm Trumps Routine

5 Things to Do Daily to Keep Your Heart Healthy10 Amazing Facts About Your Heart24 Amazing Facts About Your HeartFunctions of the Cardiovascular SystemHeart Disease Facts

Better Than Before by Gretchen RubinThe Seven Pillars of Health by Don Colbert MD

Body Image articleKeeping it Real by Lauren FleshmanThe Seven Pillars of Health: The Natural Way to Better Health for Life by Don Colbert, MD

How Many Daily Food Decisions Do You Make?How Many Decisions Does a Person Make in a DayHow Too Little Sleep Affects How We EatHow to Stop Sabotaging Your HealthSo Many Decisions, So Little Time-Sarah’s website: www.fabfertile.comSarah on Instagram6 week Functional Fertility Program3 day Fertility Diet ChallengeYoga Freebie

Becoming MinimalistBetter Than Before by Gretchen RubinEight Common Goal-Setting MistakesOuter Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin-Don’t forget to leave a rating and review to help other mamas find the show! :)

The Hidden Power of SmilingThe Surprising Power of a SmileThe Untapped Power of Smiling

5 Ways to Stay Cool Under PressureRuth’s website

7 Ways Leaders Maintain Their Composure in Difficult Times12 Ways People Deal With People They Dislike

15 Common Cognitive DistortionsPolish Your Poise by Jennifer L. Scott-Jennifer L. Scott on YouTube‘Who You Say I Am’ by Hillsong-My favorite Grace Kelly & Audrey Hepburn movies:Dial ‘M’ For MurderRear WindowTo Catch a ThiefImage of Grace KellyBreakfast at Tiffany’sRoman HolidayWait Until DarkImage of Audrey Hepburn

C.S. Lewis devotional-Recipe for curried roasted chickpeas

How the West Became a Self-Obsessed Culture Let It Out: 15 Ways a Good Cry Affects Your Body and Mind - Reader’s Digest-FOR FUNMy new phone casePop socket

Verses About JoyPsalm 4:6-8Psalm 16:11Psalm 71:23Psalm 92:4-5Proverbs 15:23Isaiah 35:10James 1:2-3Romans 14:17Romans 15:13Hebrews 12:2-To study more about joy:Blue Letter Bible-Rend Collective Song-Fiona on Facebook and Instagram

Rend Collective “Joy of the Lord”10 verses to meditate on:Psalm 16:11Psalm 32:11Psalm 30:5Proverbs 15:23John 15:11Romans 5:1-5Romans 15:13Galatians 5:22-23James 1:2-3Hebrews 12:2See Blue Letter Bible to dive in deeper to word meanings!-Fiona on FacebookFiona on Instagram

The Wisdom of Tuscany by Ferenc MateWhat is the Tiny House Movement?-Jonathan’s favorite things:Palio Race picsThoroughbred Daily News on InstagramWestern Horseman-Episode photo cred: www.simpsontravel.com/italy/tuscany

Dave Ramsey resourcesThe Wisdom of Tuscany

10 Wellness Tips from French Women - Mind Body Green LifestyleThe French Way: How to Create a Luxurious Everyday Life by Shannon AblesThe Hidden Force of Fragrance by Psychology TodayHow to Live the French Lifestyle in the Middle of Nowhere by Tonya Leigh