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In today's Daily Shift, we explore the difference between loneliness and being alone — and why learning to be with yourself changes everything. Loneliness isn't about physical solitude. It's about disconnection. And the deepest disconnection often happens from within. In this episode: Why being alone can feel uncomfortable The real difference between loneliness and solitude How your relationship with yourself shapes every other relationship Continue the work: Join the Shift community as we build healthier relationship patterns. Guided Journal: 365 Days of Intentional Living — available now

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Hall of Fame speaker and business strategist Meredith Elliott Powell to uncover how to turn chronic uncertainty into a powerful competitive advantage. Drawing from her personal journey of overcoming family addiction to reaching the corporate C-suite, Meredith reveals why traditional success can feel hollow without a holistic foundation. She introduces her transformative work, The Confidence Plan: A Guided Journal, challenging the myth that confidence is innate and proving it is a buildable muscle. By shifting your perspective, focusing on what you can control, and "asking for change," you'll learn how to stop fearing the unknown and start thriving in it.

In today's Daily Shift, we explore why setting boundaries can feel so loaded — and how to start shifting that. Boundaries aren't about pushing people away. They're about staying honest in your relationships without abandoning yourself. In this episode: Where the fear of boundaries comes from What boundaries actually are Learning to hold them without guilt Continue the work: Join the Shift community as we build healthier relationship patterns. Guided Journal: 365 Days of Intentional Living — available now

In today's Daily Shift, we close out the Regulation Shift Series by reflecting on what regulation really looks like. It's not about staying calm all the time—it's about knowing how to come back to yourself. Regulation is built through small, consistent shifts over time. In this episode: What regulation actually looks like Letting go of perfection Returning to yourself again and again Continue the work: Join the Shift community as we continue practicing regulation together. In-person classes (Massachusetts): Shifting the Way You Think Wellness Center → stwyt.com Guided Journal: 365 Days of Intentional Living

In today's Daily Shift, we reflect on progress. Growth doesn't always feel big or obvious. It often shows up in small shifts—more awareness, more intention, and small changes in how you respond. In this episode: Recognizing subtle growth Letting go of perfection Understanding progress in real time Continue the work: Join the Shift community as we continue growing together. In-person classes (Massachusetts): Shifting the Way You Think Wellness Center → stwyt.com Guided Journal: 365 Days of Intentional Living

In today's Daily Shift, we explore what regulation looks like in real life. It's not about staying calm all the time—it's about making small, intentional shifts in real moments. That's where real change happens. In this episode: What regulation looks like in everyday situations Letting go of perfection Choosing to respond differently in real time Continue the work: Join the Shift community as we practice applying these tools in our daily lives. In-person classes (Massachusetts): Shifting the Way You Think Wellness Center → stwyt.com Guided Journal: 365 Days of Intentional Living

In today's Daily Shift, we talk about resetting after a reaction. You don't have to get it right every time. Regulation includes recognizing your reaction, pausing, and choosing how to move forward without judgment. In this episode: Why reacting is part of the process The importance of resetting How to come back to yourself Continue the work: Join the Shift community as we practice awareness and self-compassion. In-person classes (Massachusetts): Shifting the Way You Think Wellness Center → stwyt.com Guided Journal: 365 Days of Intentional Living

In today's Daily Shift, we focus on the power of the pause. When you're triggered, your reaction is automatic. Creating even a small pause allows your body to settle and helps you respond with intention instead of reacting. In this episode: Why reactions happen so quickly The importance of pausing How to respond instead of react Continue the work: Join the Shift community as we practice slowing down and responding intentionally. In-person classes (Massachusetts): Shifting the Way You Think Wellness Center → stwyt.com Guided Journal: 365 Days of Intentional Living

In today's Daily Shift, we focus on grounding. When your mind is racing, coming back to your body can help you feel more present and safe. Regulation happens through the body, not just your thoughts. In this episode: Why your mind speeds up when overwhelmed The importance of grounding Simple ways to come back to your body Continue the work: Join the Shift community as we practice staying present and grounded. In-person classes (Massachusetts): Shifting the Way You Think Wellness Center → stwyt.com Guided Journal: 365 Days of Intentional Living      

In today's Daily Shift, we focus on one simple tool: your breath. When you're overwhelmed, your body responds before your thoughts. Slowing your breath is one of the fastest ways to support your nervous system. In this episode: Why breathing changes when you're overwhelmed How breath impacts your nervous system A simple way to start regulating in real time Continue the work: Join the Shift community as we practice simple tools for regulation. In-person classes (Massachusetts): Shifting the Way You Think Wellness Center → stwyt.com Guided Journal: 365 Days of Intentional Living

In today's Daily Shift, we explore what dysregulation actually looks like. It doesn't always show up as overwhelm—it can look like overthinking, irritability, shutting down, or staying constantly busy. Awareness is the first step toward change. In this episode: Common signs of dysregulation Why it shows up in different ways How awareness supports regulation Continue the work: Join the Shift community as we learn to recognize and respond to our patterns. In-person classes (Massachusetts): Shifting the Way You Think Wellness Center → stwyt.com Guided Journal: 365 Days of Intentional Livin

In today's Daily Shift, we explore why your body reacts before your mind. Your nervous system responds instantly to what feels unsafe, which is why reactions can feel intense before you have time to think. Regulation starts with supporting your body, not just your thoughts. In this episode: Why your body reacts so quickly The difference between body and mind responses How to begin slowing your reaction Continue the work: Join the Shift community as we learn to regulate our responses with awareness. In-person classes (Massachusetts): Shifting the Way You Think Wellness Center → stwyt.com Guided Journal: 365 Days of Intentional Living

In today's Daily Shift, we begin the Regulation Shift Series by exploring overwhelm. You're not overreacting—your nervous system is responding. Learning to support your body instead of judging it is key to regulation. In this episode: Why your reactions feel intense Understanding overwhelm vs overreaction How to begin supporting your body Continue the work: Join the Shift community as we learn to regulate and respond with awareness. In-person classes (Massachusetts): Shifting the Way You Think Wellness Center → stwyt.com Guided Journal: 365 Days of Intentional Living

In today's Daily Shift, we close out this series by reflecting on growth. Real change often shows up in small, subtle ways—how you respond, how you think, and how you treat yourself. These shifts may not feel big, but over time, they create lasting transformation. In this episode: Recognizing small changes in yourself Why growth doesn't have to be dramatic Reflecting on your progress Continue the work: Join the Shift community as we continue growing together. In-person classes (Massachusetts): Shifting the Way You Think Wellness Center → stwyt.com Guided Journal: 365 Days of Intentional Living

In today's Daily Shift, we talk about why growth can feel hard—and why that's part of the process. Change takes effort at first, especially when you're unlearning long-standing patterns. But with consistency, what feels hard now becomes natural over time. In this episode: Why growth feels difficult at first The process of unlearning old patterns How consistency creates change Continue the work: Join the Shift community as we stay consistent in our growth. In-person classes (Massachusetts): Shifting the Way You Think Wellness Center → stwyt.com Guided Journal: 365 Days of Intentional Living

In today's Daily Shift, we talk about what it means to choose differently. Growth isn't about waiting until it feels easy—it's about making intentional choices, even when old patterns feel more familiar. In this episode: Why we get pulled back into old patterns What it means to choose differently How small choices create real change Continue the work: Join the Shift community as we practice intentional growth together. In-person classes (Massachusetts): Shifting the Way You Think Wellness Center → stwyt.com Guided Journal: stwyt.com/store 365 Days of Intentional Living

In today's Daily Shift, we talk about the guilt that can come with setting boundaries. Guilt doesn't always mean you're doing something wrong—it can mean you're doing something new. Learning to sit with that discomfort is part of growth. In this episode: Why guilt shows up when you set boundaries The difference between guilt and doing something wrong How to stay grounded in your decisions Continue the work: Join the Shift community as we practice honoring ourselves without guilt. In-person classes (Massachusetts): Shifting the Way You Think Wellness Center → stwyt.com Guided Journal: stwyt.com/store

In today's Daily Shift, we explore why self-trust can feel difficult. Self-trust isn't something you magically have—it's something you build through consistent, intentional choices. If it feels hard, it doesn't mean you're failing. It means you're learning. In this episode: Why self-trust feels shaky How trust is built over time The power of small, consistent choices Continue the work: Join the Shift community as we practice rebuilding trust within ourselves. In-person classes (Massachusetts): Shifting the Way You Think Wellness Center → stwyt.com Guided Journal: 365 Days of Intentional Living

In today's Daily Shift, we talk about why using your voice can feel uncomfortable. For many, staying quiet was a way to stay safe. Speaking up can feel unfamiliar—but that doesn't mean it's wrong. It means you're growing. In this episode: Why using your voice feels uncomfortable The difference between intuition and conditioning Learning to express yourself with confidence Continue the work: Join the Shift community as we practice showing up fully and using our voice. In-person classes (Massachusetts): Shifting the Way You Think Wellness Center → stwyt.com Guided Journal: 365 Days of Intentional Living

In today's Daily Shift, we explore the cost of always being "easy." For many, being easy meant staying connected, avoiding conflict, and keeping the peace. But over time, it can lead to disconnecting from your own needs, voice, and boundaries. Growth isn't about becoming difficult—it's about becoming honest. In this episode: Why being "easy" can lead to self-abandonment How people-pleasing patterns develop What it means to show up honestly Continue the work: Join the Shift community as we practice showing up fully without abandoning ourselves. In-person classes (Massachusetts): Shifting the Way You Think Wellness Center → stwyt.com Guided Journal: 365 Days of Intentional Living              

In today's Daily Shift, we explore the tension between growth and protection. Feeling stuck isn't always about motivation—it's often about parts of you that learned how to stay safe. Real change happens when you create safety within yourself, not force yourself forward. In this episode: Why you may feel stuck How protection shows up in adulthood A gentler approach to growth Continue the work: Join the Shift community as we practice intentional growth every day. In-person classes (Massachusetts): Shifting the Way You Think Wellness Center → stwyt.com Guided Journal: 365 Days of Intentional Living

In this episode, Hailey "hailo" Denise Colborn describes her journey throughout her career, ultimately building Hot Literati. Get a Guided Journal and join Hot Literati at hotliterati.com Join our mailing list https://hotliterati.substack.com/Get the Hot Literati Handbook https://www.hotliterati.com/product-page/the-hot-literati-handbook

What does it mean to feel safe in your body again after sexual trauma? In this powerful episode of Normalize The Conversation, somatically trained psychotherapist and author Erika Shershun, LMFT shares a trauma-informed, body-centered approach to healing. Drawing from her book Healing Sexual Trauma: A Workbook and Guided Journal, Erika explains how survivors can gently reconnect with themselves, reclaim agency, and rebuild trust from within.Together, we explore:How somatic practices support trauma recoveryThe role of journaling, boundaries, and body awareness in healingWhat embodied safety truly means—and how to cultivate itWhy healing is a nonlinear, empowering journeyWhether you're a survivor or supporting a loved one, this conversation offers compassionate insight and practical tools for trauma-informed healing.

What if cultivating joy in your homeschool could be as simple as saying "good morning" with intention or creating one silly family tradition? In this conversation with Amber Smith (mom of 10!), we're exploring how gratitude practices transform not just your homeschool, but your relationships with your kids and your ability to handle the overwhelming seasons.From speaking life over a strong-willed child to filling your own tank when you feel depleted, Amber shares honest, practical wisdom that will help you step back and see the beautiful life you're actually building.In this episode:✅How cultivating joy through simple habits like "good morning" changes your family atmosphere✅The power of speaking life over difficult children instead of defeat✅Why remembering where you've come from creates gratitude in overwhelming seasons✅Practical gift-giving traditions that build thankfulness (including a hilarious "most beautiful of women" story!)✅How to find community and fill your tank when you're running on emptyReady to practice gratitude with your family? Grab the FREE 30 Days of Gratitude Challenge hyperlink mentioned in this episode and join hundreds of families starting November 1st!Recommended Resources:30 Days of Gratitude ChallengeGrand Prize GiveawayThe Six Keys to Your Successful Homeschool Year: Self-paced Course & Guided Journal. Book available on AmazonIn Due Season CoursesAmber Smith Amber Smith and her chef husband of 28 years raised ten wild children in southern Iowa. Her desire to help homeschool parents avoid burnout and build their best lives with strong relationships led her to start blogging at 200 Fingers & Toes. That is where you can find the latest articles, product reviews, and new In Due Season Homeschool Podcast episodes.Show Notes:Why Gratitude Can Give You PeaceWe are talking about a topic that I really think can slow you down and move you to a little bit of peace and joy, and a chance to maybe take that coffee break, or a bathroom break, or whatever you need to just get some peace. We are talking about gratitude today.My friend Amber Smith is here, and she's gonna be able to just bless you in your homeschool and in your family.Amber: I really enjoy getting to share with you and connect with the audience, and I'm looking forward to this 30 Days of Gratitude. I feel like it's such a good and important season to remind moms to just kind of step back and evaluate and assess kind of where we're at, and bring back an attitude of gratitude so we can kind of go forward into the holiday season realigned.Y'all, I'm gonna tell you right now, if Amber can focus on gratitude, and she has 10 kids, she calls herself 200 Fingers and Toes, then any homeschool family, any family at all, can take a step back and not get into the pressure.Meet Amber Smith: Homeschool Courage LenderAmber: One of the reasons why I started the blog was because so many people were hesitant to homeschool, and thought they weren't capable or equipped, and didn't have enough of X, Y, or Z. Really the main reason that I started sharing my story was because I wanted to show people that anybody could homeschool.Really, the desire to homeschool was the most important thing. Beyond that, it's just skills that you could learn. I was a high school dropout, I was involuntarily homeschooled for my last two years of high school. I got a job and took some classes at the community college.Coming forward as a homeschooling mom, I really didn't have a view of homeschooling and kind of had to find my own way. I have a heart for moms who are jumping into homeschooling and discovering it for themselves, and kind of making a roadmap for themselves that makes the most sense.I call myself a homeschool courage lender. I want to lend the courage to moms who are starting, so that they can get that for themselves, and then take that and start building homeschool that really fits them and is personalized to their life and family.We have 10 kids. I have graduated 7, and I have the last 3 at home right now. I am kind of on the downward slide. We're all down to high schoolers, and it's a very exciting time at our house, because I get to see the fruits of that, and I get to see the fruits of all of our children's lives, and how homeschooling has provided them with some skills.Cultivating Joy Must Be PracticedYou have made a comment that gratitude must be cultivated, nurtured, and practiced. What does that really look like in a real family life, especially when you have 10 children, or you still have those 3 at home?Amber: I was thinking back, what were the things I had to reset my brain to imagine me back at the table with 7 children, 7 and under, starting our first day of homeschool. Even that just makes my heart just so excited to see it was just an idea at the time, and we weren't really confident about what it was going to look like long-term in the future.One of those things that I think is so important about practicing gratitude is kind of looking at where you've come from and looking at what you have accomplished so far. I think so many times, we get to this certain place, and there's so many obligations and so many things we need to do, but sometimes it's just to sit back and be like, hey, you know what? This was the struggle we started with this year, and we really have come a long way, and we really have overcome that challenge.We kind of do yearly evaluations, and we talk about the skills that we want to build with our kids, or maybe character things that we want to address. At the end of the year, we go back over that list, and we see what we wanted to work on at the beginning of the year.Some years we've missed the mark completely, and we just put that on the list for next year. But oftentimes, as we go back and look at the things that we've wanted to learn or establish with our family, we can see that, oh wow, actually, we did make a lot of groundwork.The Power of Simple Daily HabitsOne of the things as a homeschooling mom is your job is never done. Never. The dishes will always be there, laundry will always be there, school will always need to be done. Without a finish line, I think it's really important to set some artificial places where we can stop and kind of evaluate what we've done personally.Amber: With our kids, a few really small ways we've established gratitude—I think it was a quote from Little House on the Prairie, but Pa said, good morning is one of the best words. I deeply feel that. Good morning is probably the most important thing that we can say to each other every day.That's just a tiny habit that we've established. When you wake up in the morning, when you see that first person, we greet each other, and we say good morning, and we usually give each other a hug. We're a huge I love you family, so we obnoxiously say I love you in our house, and we say it to our friends, and we say it to people's parents.That's just a habit that we've created, because we do love each other, and we want to acknowledge that. Taking the time to acknowledge the people in the room, taking the time to stop and say hello and how are you—those are little things that sometimes we just think are niceties, but actually they're establishing a heart that looks at other people and sees them.That is so good. When you started, you were talking about homeschooling just keeps continuing, sometimes you need to take a stop and look at what's happened. It made me think of the word remember, and it's a word in the Bible that's used over and over.God was telling the Israelites, remember when I did this, and remember this. Now, whenever I see it, I use colors in my Bible. I put an orange rectangle around it, and it just pops out. That idea is used over and over in the Bible, and I think we do need to remember all the good things that God has done.I also like that you didn't say, we failed in this. You said, we missed the mark, and I was like, what a great way to say, okay, we missed the mark, but we're going to keep moving forward.Gift-Giving Traditions That Build GratitudeLet's sort of take that gratitude. We're in the holidays, the Thanksgiving holiday, which is all about thanks. How do you use gift-giving and your family traditions to build gratitude during the holidays?Amber: The first holiday I thought of, was we actually have a tradition for Valentine's Day. I buy a little cup, and I fill it with candy, and we put them all around the table, but I always put a card and pens. I make all of the children write a little note, so each person has their name on the card, and then all of the other kids go around the table and just write a little message to their siblings, just what they love about them.I just think it's just one of those times—we can create different opportunities. I just felt like Valentine's Day is about love, and so it was a great opportunity to tell our siblings what we love about each other.Now my oldest daughter's married, and my son-in-law came over for Valentine's Day, and he got a card with all of the things that the kids love about him. About a month later, I went to their house, and it's on the fridge. Those are actually really meaningful things.I'm a words of affirmation person, and so sometimes maybe our gifts and our love languages we can use to kind of bring out things in other people. You can create your own holidays, you don't have to wait.Definitely at Thanksgiving, it's busy, and so I really try to create some intentional opportunities that we don't bypass and forget. We try to just create some times where we sit together, because the holiday I host, it's 30 people plus at our house.When She Forgot to Actually Give ThanksI know we had one Thanksgiving where everybody left, and I thought, oh my gosh, we did no actual Thanksgiving things. We just ate. We ate, and we visited, we played games, and we moved on, and I just remember feeling like a check in my spirit that I don't want to do this again. I don't want to miss the opportunity of having gratitude and sharing with each other what we value about each other and what we're thankful for.So we try to set a time that we can say what we're grateful for. For me, Christmas is really busy, and so the same thing kind of happens. We host, we have family come in, it's just a swamped, crazy house over here.Amber: I bought—I can't remember who it was—but they had a Christmas tree fold-out book that just did an Advent every day, and it was an ornament that you got out of the little book, and you hung up, and it had a little card. I just thought, I just need a crutch. I need something to help me become grateful. I need something to help me practice gratitude.I love how the Lord had the Israelites build pillars, and build remembrances, and build things that they physically saw in front of them to help remind them of that moment, and to help them be grateful for what happened. When they passed the river, they had them put the pillar of stone so they would remember their crossing and remember what God did.I think it's very on task to say, let's use tools that we have in front of us to help us be in the front of our mind about gratitude. If you find a devotional—the She Reads Truth had some kids cards that had a little Advent plan all the way to Christmas.Finding a tool that helps you be intentional, I think, is a great way to just help you all focus. The kids loved it, so if the kids like it, they will make you do it, and I think that's a great way to have your kids involved, because they will make you remember.Kids will remind you. When I was at my daughter's last January, she just had a baby, and I had the other two. She was at the hospital longer than was expected for various reasons. I was going through this devotional that I had given the kids.By the end of the week, they come home with the baby on Friday or Saturday, and the little 3-year-old at the time, he's like, GG, Bible book, Bible book, Bible book, because every day we were doing this little devotional. Even a 3-year-old, they're like, we've been doing this for 4 days, so get us going.You said something I think is really important, and that is you need crutches. I think crutches are not bad. You don't feel like, I'm not good enough, so I've got to use this other stuff. That's why God's given us a lot of different gifts, to be able to be intentional. Sometimes we have to think ahead, and then we need to choose what might help us the best.The "Most Beautiful of Women" StoryLet's talk about self-care and taking care of ourselves. If moms are struggling to sort of take care of themselves, or to just feel grateful about what God's doing in their life, what would you suggest to them? I know some of them are overwhelmed and not appreciated, and they got a lot going on.Amber: First of all, I thought of a funny memory. I had a period of time where I am a words of affirmation mother, and I felt very empty in the gas tank. I had 7 little ones, and just a high-intensity need life. I just felt like I was not getting enough positive words fed back to me.So I made a rule that the oldest boys, whenever they answered me, they had to say, yes, mother, most beautiful of women.It was hilarious. It went on for a year. For a year, every time I said, boys, go do this, yes, mother, most beautiful of women. I tell you what, it was kind of a joke, but it filled my tank, and it made me—it just really did. It filled my heart.Sometimes a silly game—sometimes just take the stress and anxiety and horribleness out of it, and just try to be fun, and create some silly ways that you can maybe communicate things that you need to hear, or that your kid needs to hear.It was very funny, but it was at a really hard time in life for me, and I really needed positive words. It was such a great season that the kids answered me that way, and they would do it at church, they would do it at the store. It was very, very entertaining, and it just became a fun little habit. Sometimes you can be creative, and you can fill your own tank in ways that maybe just are silly and cute.Building Community That Fills Your TankAmber: I have a book, Six Keys to Your Homeschooling Success, and one of the chapters is about community, and building community. I really think that in seasons where we are the sole person at home with our kids, and carrying the responsibility of homeschooling, we need support.It's really, really important to find people that are maybe in your same life area, people that you can talk to, and people that can support you, and also people who can reflect back to you the same situations or what's going on.I have probably changed friends groups 3 times. My early friends who had kids that were my oldest kids' ages stopped having kids. Then we kind of outgrew those friendships, because then I had a whole bunch of little kids again, so we made some new friends.Each time that we have come to a place where I had a different set of needs, and I had a different set of situations that I was dealing with—when I moved to having high schoolers, our church had closed. We really forcibly lost our community because we were a very rural church, and so when it closed, all of those people lived 70 miles outside of our circle.I remember hitting a place where it was about a year that we didn't go to church because we were kind of in a place where we weren't sure where we wanted to go. I remember just telling my husband, I need people. I'm gonna find somewhere, because I have high schoolers, I am in the middle of just all of these things, and I need support.I think it's really good for us to kind of maybe evaluate and say, where do I need support? If that's joining a women's group, if that's getting involved in your church community, if that's joining a homeschool co-op, wherever it is that you can maybe find a place that fills your tank.Even if that's something outside. I started blogging and writing because that was one of the things I really wanted to do. I wanted to be a writer when I grow up. Working with other writers and bloggers—something that filled my tank so that then when I had to give out and homeschool and do all those things, I had some things that I looked forward to.In whatever capacity that is, looking at somewhere that fills your tank and can kind of give back to you, but I think in building community, it's one of the best places where you can get human interaction that feeds your soul and fills you up.I love that story with your kids. We should have fun together as a family. You do need to fill your tank. I also think sometimes when I write down things that I'm grateful for, that actually lowers my stress and gives me peace and joy, because it's like, get your mind off your problems and get it on to God.Laughing and having fun together—when you just have that really deep belly laugh, it just feels so good. Find ways to add some fun to your family, even if you're a really serious, somber person. Everyone needs to laugh as well.We do have different seasons of life. You might need to find some new people. You want to find people that will encourage you in your season of wherever you are right now.Speaking Life Over Strong-Willed ChildrenI know you also mentioned how gratitude changed your relationships with your kids. Is there anything that you could say about gratitude, about how maybe it changed your marriage, your relationships with your kids, or maybe even the way that you homeschooled?Amber: One of the ways that gratitude has really helped me in my relationship with my kids—I am not a controlling person, and I'm a pretty mellow, even-keeled person. I have some intensely control-oriented children. That can be a conflict, and it can be really hard.There are personality things that we have to resolve as homeschooling mothers that can feel all-consuming, and can feel really difficult. I remember going through a really difficult time with my oldest daughter. It was hard, and her personality is very different than mine, and it can feel personal.When you're dealing with a child who just doesn't think like you think, and maybe challenges you and your parenting, it can feel like they're out to hurt you. That's just because our mother hearts are tender. We want to love our kids, we want to do best by them, and so when things are hard, that can be really difficult.I remember going to my best friend, and I was just complaining. I just needed somebody to hear me. I remember she just kind of called me out, and said, hey, you know what? I'm hearing the words that you're saying about your daughter, and what a brave, beautiful friend to say this. She just said, I think that you should really think about the words that you're speaking, and maybe look at that and see if you could speak life over your situation.For half a second, I was deeply offended, because your friend should hear you, and should hear your heart, and let you complain, but you know what? God bless that she loved me so much that she called my attention to that. I was being really negative, and in my negativity, I was being defeated about that situation. I was really giving up my power and claiming that I was powerless.In that check that she gave me, I really became intentional and started to speak life over my daughter. Even though she was very strong-willed, I just said, you know what? God made this child this strong-willed. That means that he has a purpose for her that is so great that she needs all of this tenacity to be able to accomplish that.If I destroy that, she will never be able to do what God has called her to do. My job as her mother and the person who's helping her hone these skills and talents is to help her use this power well. I started being like, I'm a partner with God in helping this child create her purpose.I just started to speak life over her, and I think that is gratitude. When we can look at a situation and step back and call out what is true and what is real, because we know who God created us to be, we know who God called our children to be, and speak life.That was just one of the ways, and that really was a turning point in our relationship. As I began speaking life over her, we went from screaming at each other in the living room. It was a hard season. Now, she's 25, and I will say that child is my best friend.All of her siblings are kind of shocked that we are so closely knit together, but we did the work. We worked really hard on our relationship, and really worked on being grateful and kind and forgiving and grace-filled to one another, even in difficult situations.Sometimes stepping outside of what you see and just shaping your view of your family, your view of your situation—sometimes husbands can be frustrating. They live in a different world, and they come home with different mindsets and different things that they've got on their mind, and so we can battle, but also we can step back, and we can be like, you know what, I'm so thankful for the things that my husband does so that I can be here in this place and in this position I am now. We're a team.I think gratitude kind of puts us back on the same level again and gives us a heart where, hey, we're equals in this place. Sometimes my husband and I will sit in bed at night, and we just talk about when we first met, or the funny things that brought us together. I think that's one of the ways that we practice gratitude, is by remembering all of the ways we've succeeded, and all of the hard things we've gone through.I think it's important in our relationships to remember the struggles and the difficulties and the overcoming, so that we can get back to this place where our hearts are knit together and we're on the same team.The Power of WordsWords are so important. Words can cut you down, but they can build you up. Too often, I can get really negative and start saying things, even about—I love my children, but they could do something that sort of grinds on me.I have a statistic—something like, kids hear 300-something negative words a day and 17 positive. That applies to probably our marriages, our kids. We need to—you don't do false positive words. You don't just say good things to say them. You need to speak truth to them and speak life.Words are so effective, and even if they aren't acting like it, you can speak the truth of who they are. Like, you're a strong-willed child. God's got things in her life that she's got to be strong. My mom would have told you I'm a strong-willed child, too, and my husband would say I was stubborn.Yet, that stubbornness can be used to be faithful for years and years and years, despite bad things going on in our family and our lives. Use even things that grind on you—speak life to them, and really focus on speaking truth, and building them up, and noticing. You gotta pay attention to when they're actually doing something that you can praise them for as well.The other word you used was forgiveness. We were talking about this at Bible study, because we were going through Ephesians 5 on husbands and wives. We need to forgive, and they're going to get on our nerves. Forgive and go on and let God take care of that. He's the only one that can change anyone.Six Keys to Homeschooling SuccessYou mentioned your book, Six Keys to Homeschooling Success. Can you tell people a little bit more about that, and where they could get it if they're interested?Amber: Actually, it started off as a course, and so I have a full course online that basically helps parents build their own roadmap, because I think so many people are trying to fit themselves into homeschooling, and trying to fit a model or the school.I think if we step back and really ask some deeper questions, we can personalize our homeschool to fit, A, our goals, but B, our kids' needs the best way. It started as a course, but then I thought, you know what, I need this to be accessible to people in a broader sense.We took it to Kindle KDP, and now it's available on Amazon as well. It's the 6 Keys to Your Successful Homeschool Year. I just wanted every parent to have access to ask the right questions before they start.It's just a course and a guided journal in the back, and it asks questions each week. As you answer those questions, you build a roadmap for you. I remember reading online, somebody asked the question, hey, I'm in a homeschool, what curriculum should I use?I just thought, that is a crazy question. Anybody who answers that question to you right now is doing you a disservice. There are a whole bunch of questions that we should ask before that, so that you know exactly what you want.I think if we could help parents ask better questions, then they know exactly what they're looking for, and I want people to start their homeschool year knowing exactly what they're looking for and what they want to accomplish.I have a ton of articles and things, 200 Fingers and Toes, because I had 200 fingers and toes to clean up after for a lot of years. One thing that people always remembered about me was that I had 10 kids, so I thought, I'm gonna capitalize on this.The blog is 200 Fingers and Toes, and there we have probably 300 articles that are reviews, devotionals, curriculum ideas, and just life situations that we've shared about what our homeschool looks like, and maybe problems that we've overcome. You can search by topic, you can search by questions. We've done graduations and college prep, and just lots of things that we've covered over all the years that we've been homeschooling. Just a resource to get information and answer questions.You make a good point, because you need to do what's best for your family, not the family next door. Amber has 10 kids. Maybe you live in downtown Chicago and have one kid in a high-rise. Your homeschool will definitely look different than Amber's.For you to say, what's the best third grade curriculum, you need to use some of these questions that Amber is providing for you, because you need to find out what's best for you, your children, your family in this season of time, and it may change.

In this week’s Throwback Thursday segment, learn how a creative project for a friend in recovery became a business, eventually leading to a partnership with a Washington, DC nonprofit. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Butt, founder of Face Talk™ and expert in Facial Intelligence, to explore how our facial features can act as a mirror to the mind and spirit. Michelle shares how understanding our own face can reveal patterns, improve communication, and help us break free from cycles of people-pleasing and conflict. It's a powerful conversation about stepping into self-awareness, connection, and personal power.Connect with Michelle on Instagram @michellembutt, on Facebook at Michelle Butt Facial Intelligence Expert, at www.atfacevalu.com, or through her free Reflection Masterclass. She has also shared the link to her book: Face Talk.Send me a messageI am a proud affiliate partner with Amazon. When you purchase my books I will receive a commission at no cost to you. Enjoy!

Neuroscience researcher and wellness coach Samantha Stoltz joins me to talk about what burnout really is, why it's more than just exhaustion, and how the mind-body connection shapes our health in powerful ways. Samantha shares her own journey through burnout and the science-backed, soul-centered practices that helped her rebuild balance. From breaking limiting beliefs to creating small sustainable shifts through habit stacking, this conversation is packed with tools to help you shine from the inside out.✨ Check out Samantha's Linktree, Website, and grab her free book Little Book for a Better Life.Send me a messageYou can buy my books now on Amazon.

In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist and mindful life coach Elizabeth Mintun, host of The Calming Ground podcast. We talk about navigating life transitions — from leaving toxic relationships to moving through grief and midlife shifts — and how to embrace the discomfort of change as part of growth. Elizabeth also shares practical tools for holding space for yourself. Click here for a free Morning Ritual Guide to support your journey. Connect with her at thecalmingground.com or on Instagram and Facebook @TheCalmingGround.Send me a messageYou can buy my books now on Amazon.

Your nervous system—not just your mindset—holds the key to healing. In this powerful conversation, Elizabeth Kipp shares how she recovered from 40 years of chronic pain and why codependent patterns are actually survival strategies, not flaws. You'll learn simple breathing techniques to shift from stress to safety in minutes, plus holistic tools for releasing trauma, breaking cycles, and finding true regulation.Website https://Elizabeth-Kipp.comFacebook: elizabeth.kipp.3Instagram @lizi.kippLinkedIn elizabethkippFree Offer: 5 Ways to Relieve Stress, Anxiety, & Fear Send me a messageYou can buy my books now on Amazon.

Episode 257 PREVIEW: Behind the Scenes of How I Created My Journal & Affirmation Deck From Scratch (Full Episode on Patreon) | This is a preview of a subscriber-only episode from Aligned Access, my sacred space on Patreon where we go deeper than ever before.In this special bonus episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of how I created my first two physical products: the Activate Align Expand guided journal and waterproof affirmation deck. I share how my lifelong journaling practice, obsession with habit stacking and years of experimenting with affirmations revealed a major gap in the wellness market, and how I brought my vision to life from scratch. If you've ever been curious about creating your own product, or you simply love hearing the story behind a brand, this episode is for you.

Feeling lost in people-pleasing and emotional caretaking? You're not alone. Psychotherapist and author of Love Smacked, Sherry Gaba, joins us to unpack codependency. We explore how early relational trauma wires us to abandon ourselves for connection.Learn to spot the subtle signs of codependency: resentment, overgiving, chronic guilt. Sherry explains the link between love addiction and the pull toward unavailable partners.We dive into healing tools: inner child work, parts therapy, and nervous system regulation. Discover how healing doesn't always mean leaving the relationship—discernment is key.This episode is both validating and deeply practical for anyone on the healing path.Tune in to reclaim your peace, power, and sense of self.For more information, go to www.SherryGaba.comGet my Free ebook on the link between codependency and trauma here https://sherrygaba.com/trauma-quizSend me a messageYou can buy my books now on Amazon.

#DreamPrinting #PlannerBusiness #WorkFromHomeMom #BibleStudy #journallovers In this episode of The Dream Printing Podcast, Polly interviews Karen Houston, founder of ROOT 66 Habit Highway. Karen shares her passion for helping Christian women develop intentional, daily habits rooted in faith. They dive into practical strategies for building habits that stick, overcoming obstacles, and growing closer to God in everyday life. If you're looking to make faith a natural part of your routine, this conversation is packed with inspiration and actionable steps. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Karen Houston's Guided Journal & Bible Study: https://www.healedandbeloved.com USE CODE POLLY FOR 25% OFF YOUR PURCHASE! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/root66habithighway/   TIME STAMPS: 00:00 – Welcome and episode intro 02:15 – Karen's background and journey to creating her journal 06:30 – The inspiration behind the guided journal and Bible study 10:00 – Challenges faced during the creation process 14:45 – Tips for aspiring creators in the faith-based product space 18:30 – How Print School influenced Karen's approach 22:00 – Final thoughts and encouragement for listeners   About me: I am Polly Payne, the CEO and founder of Horacio Printing. I have sold more than 45,000 Dream Planners around the world along with bible studies and journals. I now help other dreamers do the same, which is why I launched Print School. Have a question? Comment below and let's chat! YOUR NEXT STEPS: Watch My Free Print Training : https://www.hroacioprinting.com/workshop Apply for a spot in Print School: https://www.dreamprinting.co/Print-School-2-0 Get Your Paper Fix: https://www.HoracioPrinting.com Need Help? Email: help@horacioprinting.com Pop into my DMS! @_print_school  

Breakups hurt! In this episode, Dr. Downey unpacks why heartbreak can feel like withdrawal, especially for those with codependent tendencies. When your identity is wrapped up in caring for someone else, losing the relationship often means losing your sense of self. From the brain chemistry behind those late-night texts to the quiet signs it's time to leave a draining relationship, this episode is a deep dive into the real pain of letting go—and how to begin healing for real. You'll learn why grief is necessary, why rushed advice doesn't help, and how to reconnect with yourself after love ends. If you're wondering how to move forward after a breakup, this one's for you.Send me a messageYou can buy my books now on Amazon.

In this episode of The Codependent Doctor, I introduce the powerful yet simple tool that's helped me stop people-pleasing on autopilot: the three-second authenticity pause. Through personal stories and practical tips, we explore how this tiny moment of mindfulness can help you reconnect with your body's wisdom, set boundaries without guilt, and honor your truth—because real self-care starts with choosing yourself.Send me a messageYou can buy my books now on Amazon.

This episode is sponsored by the FREE Weight Loss Masterclass. Sign up today! https://www.healthyformypurpose.com/weight-loss-masterclass-opt-in-podcast  Get healthy plant-based recipes here: https://danielsplate.com/ In this inspiring episode of Healthy for My Purpose, author, artist, and coach Deborah Gall shares her powerful journey of breaking free from self-limiting beliefs to fully embrace her God-given identity and purpose. Drawing from her book Created for So Much More: Soaring with God, Deborah discusses how aligning your identity with your divine calling leads to a life of joy, impact, and peace—even amid life's storms. She dives deep into the spiritual significance of art, the importance of stewarding your health, and how listening to God's voice helps you discern your season. From battling burnout to boldly transitioning into a whole food, plant-based lifestyle, Deborah's testimony is a reminder that transformation begins when we choose obedience, take responsibility, and co-labor with the Creator. Books (Amazon affiliate links) Created For So Much More: https://amzn.to/45G5usi The Artist's Way: https://amzn.to/4l46ew2 Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art: https://amzn.to/3GjCsV0 About Deborah Gall In the four decades since beginning a career, Deborah Gall has gained expertise in business, teaching, speaking, coaching, creating visual art, and writing. Ms. Gall is dedicated to helping others find their way to their God-given identity and purpose. Ms. Gall is a four time published author, an experienced speaker, a professional visual artist, and a spiritual life coach. Her life-changing book—Created For So Much More—was published in 2017. It has been cherished by readers across the globe. Her most recent book, A Guided Journal to Soaring With God, was published in June 2021. Deborah is committed to sharing the unconditional love of God through the spoken and written word. Deborah's paintings also reflect her belief in and experience of the freedom available through Christ. Email: Deborah@deborahgall.com Website: www.deborahgall.com Newsletter sign up with pop-up page: where I announce classes, live workshops, conferences, etc. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deborahgallart/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deborahgallart/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deborahgall3115 Products Created For So Much More book Guided Journal to Soaring With God book Online study of Created For So Much More Monthly class: Created For So Much More Health Newsletter: Weekly inspirational devotional, monthly Created For So Much More About Sersie & Gigi The Healthy for My Purpose Podcast is designed to inspire you to reclaim your health and invite God into your health journey. This podcast will help you connect being healthy to your divine purpose. You will walk away seeing your health as a spiritual practice. Sersie Blue is a faith-based health coach and seminary graduate (MDiv in Counseling). Gigi Carter is a Certified Nutritionist (MS), Diplomate and Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional through the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. These ladies are passionate about sharing the power of plant-based nutrition and faith. Music Credit: Bliss by Luke Bergs / bergscloud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/33DJFs9 Music promoted by Audio Library • Bliss – Luke Bergs (No Copyright Music)

Cancer New Moon – Body As Home (feat. Barry Lee) This Cancer New Moon episode is arriving a day late. I spent the New Moon in the hospital. I'm okay now, just in some pain and moving slowly, so thank you for your patience. In true Cancerian fashion, I was supported by not one but two Cancer Rising angels who showed up with rides, groceries, and medicine. Cancers to the rescue! This episode is a soft landing space for the Cancer New Moon. We explore the themes of nurturing, rest, and emotional safety, and I offer reflections on Cancer's connection to the body, spiritual care, and feeling at home within ourselves. especially with Jupiter now in Cancer, expanding our capacity for intuitive connection and healing over the next year. I also share about my new offering, “7 Sisters” a 7-week journey beginning in July, rooted in the Pleiades, spiritual hygiene, and grief processing.  Then, I'm joined by the deeply intuitive and visionary Barry Lee, a Cancer Moon artist, illustrator, and writer based in Atlanta, Georgia. Barry is the creator of the Gentle Reminders Oracle Deck and Guided Journal, and their work centers emotional self-care, softness, and storytelling. In our conversation, we explore: The 6 of Cups & the power of nostalgia A non-hierarchical approach to intuitive tools Life as a Disabled artist with Nager's Syndrome Moving through spiritual bypassing And learning to sit with the discomfort of the body This one's tender, honest, and full of heart. Thanks for being here. _________________________ Cosmic Cousins Links     Mentorship & Sessions: Right now, I have two openings for one-on-one mentorships for those seeking ongoing guidance and support on their personal or astrological journey. In addition, I'm also have openings for Deep Dive Astrology Readings and Tarot Soul Journey sessions.These sessions are available online, so you can join from anywhere in the world. Donate: Venmo @Cosmic-Cousins Mailing List

This episode gets real about something most people won't say out loud: healing from narcissistic abuse can feel brutally lonely--especially in the summer. When everyone else is posting perfect vacations, family BBQs, and smiling group photos, you might be sitting in the silence of no contact, wondering if you're the problem.You're not. You're healing. In this raw episode, we talk about the weird grief, the nostalgia for chaos, and why this part of recovery feels so damn hard.No fluff. No fake peace. Just truth.Download ⁠THE KINDKEY MINDSHIFT WORKBOOK⁠Grab my ⁠⁠GUIDED JOURNAL, I'M MY FAVORITE⁠⁠ Interested in working with me as a coach? ⁠⁠BOOK HERE⁠⁠______________________________________________________________We LOVE collecting 5 stars -- Don't forget to follow, leave a review or rating and share Drinking With Gin.

A Scripture Meditation using Lectio Divina. How to find strength in the midst of temptation. Get your FREE Unshakable Journal here. Temptation is something we all face—sometimes in obvious ways, sometimes in subtle ones. Whether it’s the urge to react in anger, reach for a harmful habit, or rely on ourselves instead of God, the struggle is real. But so is God’s faithfulness. In this Scripture meditation, we’re slowing down with 1 Corinthians 10:12–13, a passage that reminds us we’re not alone in our temptations—and that God always provides a way out. Paul’s words to the Corinthian church are full of warning, yes, but also incredible hope. This is the second episode in Unshakable: Strength for Today, Hope for Tomorrow. Each week, we’re meditating on Scriptures that help us live with strength and confidence in God’s unshakable character. In this meditation on Unshakable in Temptation, you’ll be invited to: Reflect on where you feel most vulnerable to temptation Notice God’s faithfulness and how He provides a way out Examine any pride or self-reliance you may be holding Receive the strength and grace God offers when you struggle Rest in the truth that you are not alone God sees your struggle. He offers you strength, mercy, and a way forward. Whether you’re feeling strong today or weary from the battle, may this time in Scripture renew your hope and anchor you in God’s faithfulness. Take a few deep breaths, open your heart, and let God meet you right where you are. Get your FREE Unshakable Journal here. Helpful links: Learn more about me, Jodie, at jodieniznik.com Follow me on Instagram @jodieniznik Find me on Facebook @JodieGNiznik Learn more about Scripture meditation + get a free Guided Journal here. Join my weekly email with links to each new meditation here. Learn about my podcast partner, Life Audio Download free sample chapters from my Bible studies The Entire meditation text is: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 12 If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. 13 The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just not like yourself? You're not alone—and this episode is here to help you reset. In this 20-minute power-packed conversation, we're going back to basics with three simple, effective things you can do right now to feel better about yourself and your life.You'll learn how to: • Shift your self-talk and build real self-compassion • Take inventory of what's draining you—and what's energizing you • Use simple tools like box breathing to calm your nervous system fastPlus, I'll share some of my favorite mindset tools, including my KindKey MindShift Workbook and I'm My Favorite Journal, to support your healing and growth.This episode is for you if you've been feeling: • Burned out or emotionally drained • Stuck in negative self-talk • Ready to make a change but don't know where to startDownload THE KINDKEY MINDSHIFT WORKBOOKGrab my ⁠GUIDED JOURNAL, I'M MY FAVORITE⁠ Interested in working with me as a coach? ⁠BOOK HERE⁠______________________________________________________________We LOVE collecting 5 stars -- Don't forget to follow, leave a review or rating and share Drinking With Gin.

TAKE THE QUIZ NOWHave you asked yourself if you're a narcissist? Perhaps someone has called you one. Or just curious about what narcissistic traits really look like? In this episode, we break down the 9 official criteria for narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), talk about what narcissistic traits look like in everyday life, and help you reflect with a powerful 15-question quiz! (This is NOT a diagnostic tool!)TAKE THE FREE QUIZ HEREGrab my GUIDED JOURNAL, I'M MY FAVORITE Interested in working with me as a coach? BOOK HERE______________________________________________________________We LOVE collecting 5 stars -- Don't forget to follow, leave a review or rating and share Drinking With Gin.

Writer and writing guru Chelene Knight talks about her book Safekeeping: A Writer's Guided Journal for Launching a Book with Love; CBC Sports producer David Giddens recommends four of his favourite sports reads; what makes Dangerous Memory an “inspiring road map” for Juno-winner Sarah Harmer; and from seasonal berries to quantum physics Nathan Maharaj has your reading covered on this episode of The Next Chapter.Books discussed on this week's show include:Safekeeping: A Writer's Guided Journal for Launching a Book with Love by Chelene KnightThe Conscious Creative by Kelly SmallBreathing the Page by Betsy WarlandDangerous Memory by Charlie AngusWorld's Fastest Man by Mary OrmsbyIce in Their Veins by Ian KennedyThe Beautiful Dream by Atiba Hutchinson and Dan RobsonAbove the Noise by DeMar DeRozenThe Serviceberry by Robin Wall KimmererThe Power Broker by Robert A. CaroQuantum Physics Made Me Do It by Jeremie Harris

Despite the January snow throwing a wrench in our Chattanooga plans, the excitement is palpable as we hope to have PMM presence at the  Columbus' model show.  Mike and Dave gear up for "Shop Talk" for episode 134,  tackling a couple of modeling related topics, as well as a journal topic from Steve Anderson's "A Guided Journal for Modelers".   Meanwhile for episode 135, Mark Copeland from the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force joins us to bridge the fascinating worlds of modeling and military history.  We look forward to unpacking these thrilling developments and enriching our community with the exclusive conversations ahead.We're not just about revisiting old ground; we're pushing boundaries to offer fresh perspectives and uncover new directions. These episodes promises an engaging journey through the ever-evolving landscape of scale modeling, tailored just for you.Support the Show!PatreonBuy Me a BeerPaypalBump Riffs Graciously Provided by Ed BarothAd Reads Generously Provided by Bob "The Voice of Bob" BairMike and Kentucky Dave thank each and everyone of you for participating on this journey with us. We are grateful for having you as listeners, and the community that has grown around Plastic Model Mojo makes it all worth while.

Let's keep it real—teaching in urban schools can feel like a rollercoaster some days. But what if I told you that the secret to managing behavior and building a thriving classroom is all about your energy, mindset, and the respect you show your students? In this episode, I'm bringing the high-energy brilliance of Rodrick Johnson, the Energized Educator, to the mic. Together, we dig into what it takes to flip the script on classroom management and create spaces where students feel seen, heard, and ready to show up as their best selves. Here's what you'll get: The real tea on why students are the “customers” of education and how you can own your role as the CEO of your classroom. A no-nonsense approach to using restorative justice and reflection to re-engage students and turn tough moments into teachable ones. Roderick's secrets for balancing high expectations with real connection, because respect isn't just a buzzword—it's the foundation of everything. How to stop power struggles before they start and create a classroom where joy, community, and learning thrive. This isn't about adding more to your plate—it's about rethinking how you show up and leaning into the magic already in your room. Roderick will have you laughing, reflecting, and walking away with a toolbox full of strategies to finally tackle those classroom challenges with confidence and joy. Mentioned in the Episode: Connect with the Energized Educator Rodrick Johnson Teacher Action Board I'm Just a Kid/Teacher: What Could I Do? Guided Journal

You might chuckle when you here the Studio 108 Book Club mantra: "Just come: You don't have read the book!"But once you sit in circle with Book Club leader and published author Abby Dosen, you'll feel the welcoming and caring presence of a good friend. And you'll be glad you came! Abby Dosen has practiced at the studio for a couple of years now. Like many, she appreciates the personal time on her mat to support her in being her best self as she and her husband raise their three little girls. She appreciates how challenging it to care for oneself while caring for a family....how easy it is to put off self-care....So, after intentional thought, practice and research, Abby decided to create what she needed and share it with the world. Her book "Self-Care for Moms: A Guided Journal" will be on the shelves in March 2025. (That's not too far away!)This conversation is just as I've said: A welcoming and caring conversation with a good friend. Take a listen... And consider supporting Abby: Preorder on Amazon, Target, Barnes + Nobles and Bookshop (www.bookshop.org)Book Club monthly at Studio 108 (Next up: January 5th 4:45 w "The Year of Living Kindly" by Donna Cameron)Follow: @adosenbooks

Here we go again! Join us January 1st as we read the Gospels together again! This month, we will be reading from the NLT version, and you can follow along in our Guided Journal- available wherever you love to buy books. What a way to start the New Year - reading about the life of Jesus for the first 30 days. We hope you'll join us!

Okay friends, here we go! For the month of September, we're going to read the Gospels together again. Make sure you're subscribed to ⁠Let's Read the Gospels podcast⁠ where we'll drop an episode every day of September right here for you. Or you can listen to the podcast AND follow along in the Guided Journal. ⁠That Guided Journal⁠ is available wherever you love to buy books. You can also watch me⁠ read the chapters on YouTube⁠, if that will help you stay focused as you read along. ⁠Join the Facebook Group⁠ where we're having daily conversations about the things that are standing out to us. It's our own little Let's Read the Gospels book club. So come join us on September 1! What could be different if we spend these next 30 days reading about the life of Jesus together? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Okay friends, here we go! For the month of September, we're going to read the Gospels together again. Make sure you're subscribed to Let's Read the Gospels podcast where we'll drop an episode every day of September right here for you. Or you can listen to the podcast AND follow along in the Guided Journal. That Guided Journal is available wherever you love to buy books. You can also watch me read the chapters on YouTube, if that will help you stay focused as you read along. Join the Facebook Group where we're having daily conversations about the things that are standing out to us. It's our own little Let's Read the Gospels book club. So come join us on September 1! What could be different if we spend these next 30 days reading about the life of Jesus together?

Today on the show we're kicking off the Let's Read the Gospels series that we're going to do every Monday in April here on That Sounds Fun. Over on the Let's Read the Gospels podcast, we're diving into the Guided Journal this month and going through the Gospels starting with the book of John. So, we wanted to bring in some of our favorite theologians and Bible teachers to help us really dive into each book one by one. And today we're talking all things John with one of our favorite friends and New Testament experts, Dr. Nijay Gupta. If you're a wannabe Bible nerd (LIKE ME), you're going to love conversation and all the WOWIE ZOWIE moments Dr. Nijay gives us. . . . . . Join us as we go through Let's Read the Gospels: A Guided Journal together during the month of April. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join the Facebook group and receive the prayer prints each week. . . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . The ⁠⁠Let's Read the Gospels Journal⁠⁠ is out now! Grab a copy for yourself and a friend. . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! Athletic Greens: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at drinkAG1.com/soundsfun. Thrive Causemetics: Get an exclusive 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/TSF. Shopify: Sign up for a $1 per-month trial period at Shopify.com/soundsfun. . . . . . If you'd like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of the That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends.

Q1 is done and dusted, we're moving into Q2! Tori reflects on lessons learned in Q1 as she heads into Q2/April with clear intentions. Today's guided journal episode is to set you up for success in April and Q2 of 2024.  Watch this on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@manifestwithtoridesimone Listen on Apple Podcasts and rate 5 Stars! https://podcasts.apple.com/gr/podcast/manifest-with-tori-desimone/id1462579812 Listen on Spotify and rate 5 Stars! https://open.spotify.com/show/5Efqq0renJcUzsdBN9jfoH?si=215a699dff1e4871 Follow Tori on Tik Tok: @toridesimone_ Follow Tori on Instagram: @toristerling_ Shop Tori's Favorites on LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Toridesimone Go to https://clarins.com/MANIFEST and get Multi-Active Day & Night Cream for TEN PERCENT OFF, A FREE WELCOME GIFT, PLUS FREE SHIPPING on your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After reading Dr. Joel Muddamalle's new book called The Hidden Peace, I knew we HAD to have him on to talk about the Gospels as we prepare to head into Holy Week.  He is just so brilliant and I can't wait to hear your thoughts after you listen! We talked about the divine humility of Christ, walking through instead of getting over, and where Jesus went on Holy Saturday. This conversation has me thinking about SO many things as we go into Holy Week! As a reminder, we won't air anything here on That Sounds Fun next week, but we'll be back with you on Monday, April 1st. We also kick off our Let's Read the Gospels Guided Journal Book Club that day… so make sure you're subscribed to Let's Read the Gospels, grab your Guided Journal from your favorite book store, and join the Facebook group. . . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . The ⁠⁠Let's Read the Gospels Journal⁠⁠ is out now! Grab a copy for yourself and a friend. . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to download your 2024 January - March Reading Plan or purchase the 2023 Let's Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN today to get 10% off your first month. Earth Breeze: Get 40% off when you go to earthbreeze.com/thatsoundsfun to get started. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order by going to hiyahealth.com/thatsoundsfun. ButcherBox: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/tsf and use code TSF to choose your free offer and get $20 off. Beam: Get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to shopbeam.com/TSF and use code TSF at checkout. . . . . . If you'd like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of the That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.