Podcasts about remaining you while raising them

Let's talk about how I got my life together! This may sound like a crazy thing to talk about because I have been sharing about strategies to get your life back together in the books I have written for the last ten years, all six years of this podcast, and throughout my career of coaching. But it's true!  I want to tell you a story about a time when I was the most burnt out, fried to a crisp and didn't know what to do next. I talk about this in my book Remaining You While Raising Them.  In January 2021, My husband and two of my boys were not doing well. One day while praying, I asked God what to do, and in that moment, He spoke so clearly to my spirit and I knew He was saying it was time to get help.  In this episode I share how I got my excitement for life back, how I dealt with and processed my emotions, and healed from burnout. Some of the great things you'll learn in this episode - The timing for getting the help we need. Having a business coach grows your business. Pride and fear keep us from getting the help we need. Looking back and celebrating your progress. I would love to hear from you! DM me on Instagram and tell me how you started taking action. I want to know the progress you're making so I can cheer you on.  Instagram: instagram.com/alliworthington   Favorite Quotes:  02:58 - “I had forgotten the one truth that you will always go further faster in your business with a business coach no matter how good you are on your own. Everybody needs an accountability and a strategy partner.” 03:53 - “The perfect time never comes.  If we wait until we feel it's the right time to get the help we need, we will never do anything. We'll be sitting around waiting until we feel right forever.” 08:32 - “So, if you've been thinking about getting a coach but you worry about the expense, I want to tell you that you will make so much more money with a coach than without a coach. It is the best business expense you will ever have.” 09:31 - “The truth is we need to identify what our best use of time is.” 11:46 - “Pride and fear keep us from obeying the call that God has for us to get some help.” 12:44 - “Remember, an investment in you  benefits everyone around you.” Recommendations Sharing one beauty item - IT Cosmetics Foundation in SPF 50, is really quite amazing. Get it with sunscreen because sunscreen is everything. Put it on with a beauty blender and it's going to look lovely. Bye Bye foundation is where it's at for a little extra coverage.  And sharing one food/health item that I love - Allegro green tea. It's decaf so it won't pull all the hydration out of your body. It's a powerhouse! It's full of antioxidants, it's anti-inflammatory, it increases blood flow, boosts brain function, and so many other good things. It tastes really good and I love it. Things I love and think you will too:  IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation   Allegro Decaf Green Tea   Create a Course Remaining You While Raising Them Alli on YouTube Little Things StudioLittle Things Studio is a woman-owned small business bringing daily reminders of beauty and truth to your home and life. These thoughtfully-designed products are made in the USA and focus on the rich words of hymns and the beauty of nature.  Hope you loved this episode!   Make sure to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don't forget to check us out on YouTube and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Did you know that 95% of moms experience mom guilt regularly? In this episode, Dr. Meg delves into this pervasive issue with author Alli Worthington. Alli's extensive national survey on the challenges of motherhood has culminated in her latest thought-provoking book, 'Remaining You While Raising Them'. Together, Dr. Meg and Alli offer invaluable perspectives and practical strategies to help mothers break free from the cycle of self-doubt and judgment. Key moments: 00:00 Understanding Mom Guilt: A Staggering Reality 00:08 The Daily Struggle: Trapped in Self-Doubt 00:20 Exploring Causes and Consequences 00:28 Empowering Solutions for Freedom Need parenting advice? Grab one of Dr. Meg's coaching spots here. Watch today's episode

Welcome to the show today! We are in the middle of Smart Girl Summer. Today, we are bringing back a favorite Smart Girl Summer episode with the wonderful Bianca Olthoff. She is a favorite of mine, and she's a favorite on the show. She's been on many times, and today, she is sharing about her behind-the-scenes.  Bianca Juarez Olthoff is a best-selling author and host of the We're Going There podcast. She is a passionate Jesus-loving, Bible-teaching, book-writing MexiRican who loves to help people navigate life, connect in community, and live significantly.  In her book, Grit Don't Quit: Developing Resilience and Faith When Giving Up Isn't an Option, Bianca helps us cultivate perseverance when giving up isn't an option. Perseverance requires hope that is rooted in the One who can go beyond our wildest dreams to accomplish more than we could ever imagine. Join Bianca and I as we talk about: God's grace for various seasons of life What to do when you are not sure what to do next Creating space in our lives to look back and see how far God has brought us The practical ways Bianca accomplishes so much in her everyday life Moving forward after failures Favorite quotes:  “If the Lord is asking you to lay this down, it's because it's not yours to carry, and when you pick this backup, it will be with even greater strength.” (14:20 audio)  “Right now, we have access to every amazing biblical communicator across the globe. What happens is that we are prone to emulate the voice and the sound of other people we admire. That's great to be inspired by. It's dangerous to be influenced by.” (29:13 audio)  “You have to discover your voice, be disciplined, and really do the work.” (30:29 audio) “It is going to take sacrifice, and it is going to take work. So whether you feel called inside the church or outside the church to communicate, you're going to have to work.” (32:17 audio)    Coaching this week:  Boosting Your Mood (40:49 audio)  This week I share secrets to get out of negative self-talk soup. The secret is to boost your body. Do small things to boost your mood in the morning. Really positive, powerful chemicals are ready in your body to be tapped into.   Recommendations: (46:49 audio) I'm talking this week about Little Things Studio, the Nashville-based business I bought half of at the end of last year. All of the products are handcrafted in America by women. We are woman owned and employ women locally.    Links to great things we discussed:  Bianca Olthoff Website Bianca Olthoff Instagram Grit Don't Quit: Developing Resilience and Faith When Giving Up Isn't an Option First Class - Jack Harlow Top Gun: Maverick Keeping Up with the Kardashians Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter Stracciatella The Father's House OC on YouTube Little Things Studio Proverbs Tea Towel Apply for Alli's Free Coaching Create a Course Alli on YouTube Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode!  Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Alli Worthington, offers help and hope to you as a mom, encouraging you to focus on the majors and to enjoy your children in the stages they are in. She covers things like mom guilt, anger, feeling inadequate, and keeping the spark in your marriage. It's an uplifting look at motherhood! (Part 2 of 2)   Receive the book Remaining You While Raising Them and an audio download of "Retaining Your Identity in Motherhood" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Alli Worthington, offers help and hope to you as a mom, encouraging you to focus on the majors and to enjoy your children in the stages they are in. She covers things like mom guilt, anger, feeling inadequate, and keeping the spark in your marriage. It's an uplifting look at motherhood! (Part 1 of 2)   Receive the book Remaining You While Raising Them and an audio download of "Retaining Your Identity in Motherhood" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Welcome to the show today! We are in the middle of Smart Girl Summer. Today we are with one of my favorite smart women in the world, Beth McCord, better known as Your Enneagram Coach. I love doing these smart girl summer episodes. I learned quite a bit and I'm sure you will too.  Beth McCord is an accomplished Enneagram speaker, author, coach, and teacher with over two decades of dedicated experience. In her new book, The Enneagram for Moms: See the True Colors of Yourself and Your Children as God Intends, Beth blends Enneagram wisdom with practical insights to foster authentic and healthy family dynamics. Join Beth and I as we talk about: What is working for businesses in 2024 Evaluating what is working and making changes How to maximize our time Choosing new projects What Beth is working on now Best practice for creating online courses Favorite quotes:  “There is a lot of being curious, figuring things out, and being flexible. Being flexible is one of the biggest things.”  (9:06 audio) “What can we do with the time we have and maximize it? That is the key here.”  (12:57  audio) “God created her to be her personality for her kids and their personalities. He didn't make a mistake, so how can we celebrate that, and how can we own our weaknesses but not in a shameful, guilty, judging way? How can we see those and grow from them?”  (24:45 audio) “With courses, how can you say the same content and message as quickly, efficiently, practical, and applicable as possible? I would aim for bite-sized lessons.”  ( (26:54 audio) Coaching this week: (29:47 audio) Escaping the Mediocrity Trap: A Guide to Getting Unstuck In this week's coaching, I share tips for recognizing mediocrity situations and practical steps to escape the mediocrity trip. The mediocrity trap is one of the trickiest ruts to escape. Unlike terrible situations that, once you are out, often turn into funny stories or proud memories, mediocre situations drag on and become what I call the "Lost Years."  The biggest obstacle to getting unstuck is often our own mindset. Don't settle for a life that's just okay. Recommendations: (41:00 audio) This week's  recommendation is Spotifiy's free audio books. If you have Spotify Premium, this year they're including free audio books in their membership. I looked and all of my books are available. Enjoy! Links to great things we discussed:  Beth McCord Website Beth McCord Instagram The Enneagram for Moms: See the True Colors of Yourself and Your Children as God Intends Spotify Premium Beth McCord Joins Us for Smart Girl Summer Apply for Alli's Free Coaching Create a Course Alli on YouTube Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode!  Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Welcome to the show today! We are in the middle of Smart Girl Summer. We have one of my favorite smart girls with us today, Jo Saxton. We are bringing back a great episode with her this week. She's one of the wisest, kindest, most brilliant women around, and I know you're going to love it. Jo has dedicated her career to empowering women to live into their God-given potential, confident in their call, intentional with their influence, and equipped with the support and resources they need along the way. Over the course of her career, she has led in ministry and non-profit settings as well as pastoring and church-planting. She has also written several books to help women be intentional with their influence. She is also a podcast host and led online Leadership Coaching communities of women dedicated to their own development as leaders in their spheres of influence. Join Jo and I as we talk about: How Jo got started, where she is now, and where she is headed The way to ensure experiments are successful (and it's not by whether they actually succeed or not!) The mindset needed during transitions so that we can become more creative and more self-aware What God expects from us as we face a challenge (and what He does for us every day) Kryptonite that we face as women Favorite quotes:  13:10 (Audio) - “Just because it's uncertain doesn't necessarily mean it's bad. It doesn't mean it's all falling apart. And even if it is all falling apart, it doesn't mean it's over. It means I've got to be curious about it rather than give up and walk away.” 14:48 (Audio) - “Transition isn't just an aberration and an evil thing. It can be hard for sure, but transition is an opportunity to be creative. This is an opportunity to become more self-aware and aware of what God is saying to me.” 15:16 (Audio) - “Experiments are successful because of what they reveal, not just on account of whether they work or not.” 17:46 (Audio) - “Arriving at the end of the transition isn't the point, it's how you transition that matters.” 24:59 (Audio) - “I think we forget what it is to learn. And we forget that learning is integral to our gifting and our calling.” Coaching this week: (9:44 audio)  Confidence Boost: Simple Steps to Overcoming Fear and Taking Action  This week's coaching I help you conquer hesitation and take action. Hesitation can hold you back. There's a strong link between hesitation and self-esteem. Confidence is like a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it gets. To break free from this cycle, you need to be proactive and I provide you with some super practical steps to build confidence. Embrace the boldness within you and take that first step! Recommendations: (48:36 audio) In this week's show I share a movie, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. This is a new trilogy that they're kick-starting and it's super entertaining. If you're looking for a good movie to watch, I recommend it.  Links to great things we discussed:  Jo Saxton Website Jo Saxton Instagram Ezer Collective Elemis Clinique Jen's Ice Cream Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Apply for Alli's Free Coaching Create a Course Alli on YouTube Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode!  Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Welcome to the show! Today, we are with one of my favorite smart girls- Hannah Brencher. She is a bestselling author, speaker, and course creator. She's back on the show and sharing the behind-the-scenes you won't get anywhere else. Hannah is the founder of More Love Letters, a global love letter-writing movement (leaving letters for strangers), a TED speaker, an entrepreneur, an author, and an online educator.  Hannah teaches people to establish important disciplines through her fantastic online courses and doesn't shy away from tough topics like mental illness. I'm so excited for you to get to hear from her today! In her new book, The Unplugged Hours: Cultivating a Life of Presence in a Digitally Connected World, Hannah demonstrates how powering down changed her entire life. The Unplugged Hours gives you the practical ideas and spiritual inspiration you need to stop scrolling and start living. Join Hannah and I as we talk about: What burnout looks like and how to move forward The importance of unplugging and powering down Selling and creating courses that are right for you and your audience  Being willing to experiment and try new things Using social media in a healthy way Favorite quotes:  (9;16 audio) “Little by little, you change and you develop but you have to be really careful that you don't change and develop into what you think other people want you to be.” (19:24 audio) “Knowing your readers and your audience and knowing what they want is so critical because you have this opportunity to serve them.” (21:32 audio ) “Be willing to experiment. It is okay to feel nervous and afraid, it means you care. It would be more problematic if you felt nothing at all.” (26:13 audio) “Create before you consume.” (29:30 audio) “Look for the one rather than looking for the masses.” Coaching this week:  Biggest Success Secret   (38:16 audio)  I shared my biggest success secret! Success in life is not that much about being smart or talented. The secret is grit and support! Grit will lap genius every single time, and you need people who know more than you helping you. Whatever you want to do in life, the number one success secret is to get gritty and get the help you need. Recommendations: (46:21 audio) This week I am recommending a movie, The Fall Guy. This rom com came out in May. Big thumbs up to Ryan Gosling. Get a big tub of popcorn and enjoy. It's an easy watch and it's super, super fun. Links to great things we discussed:  Hannah Brencher Website Hannah Brencher Instagram The Unplugged Hours: Cultivating a Life of Presence in a Digitally Connected World Catfish Oppenheimer Mulan Homer Notion The Fall Guy La La Land Apply for Alli's Free Coaching Create a Course Alli on YouTube Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode!  Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Talking about a favorite quote from Alli Worthington's “Remaining You While Raising Them.” In this episode we discuss how this quote shapes our view of parenting and motherhood. We talk about caring for ourselves in ways that feel fulfilling.

In today's episode, I'm joined by Kimberly Stuart, a multifaceted talent—writing coach, author of eight novels, and podcaster. Alongside New York Times-bestselling author Bob Goff, she has guided hundreds of aspiring authors through executive coaching, online courses, podcasts, and live events. Kimberly's expertise and passion for storytelling have made her a beacon for writers seeking inspiration and practical advice. In her new book, Star for Jesus (And Other Jobs I Quit): Rediscovering the Grace that Sets Us Free, Kimberly shares moments that encourage readers to embrace God's fierce love over lesser alternatives. Join us as we delve into the early days of her career, the nuances of writing fiction versus nonfiction, and her advice for aspiring authors. We also discuss the motivation needed for tough days, the failures she has faced, and the valuable lessons learned from them. Join Kimberly and I as we talk about: The early days of her career The differences between writing fiction vs. nonfiction Advice if you are thinking of writing a book Encouragement and motivation for the hard days Failures she has faced, what she has learned from them, and how she turned them around Favorite quotes:  “Sometimes those little tiny dreams we haven't even put any oxygen on yet, those are the ones that we need someone else to say out loud.” (7:02 Audio)  “It makes a difference in the narrative we are telling ourselves and reminding ourselves.” (16:22 Audio)  “Failure can come when you are not looking for it.” (30:46 Audio) Coaching this week: Self Talk  (43:25)   In coaching for this episode, I teach about our inner voice.  Sometimes, but I think more often than not, the voice in our head is mean and critical or just a downer. I want you to keep in mind that the relationship that you have with yourself is the most crucial one because that voice isn't going anywhere. If you wouldn't take that kind of talk from a friend, you don't want to take it from yourself. I'll also want you to flip it around. Would you ever talk to a friend that way? Would you talk to your best friend, your spouse, or your child in the way that you talk to yourself? Links to great things we discussed:  Kimberly Stuart Website Kimberly Stuart Instagram Star for Jesus (And Other Jobs I Quit) Rediscovering the Grace that Sets Us Free  Mini Steamer Shani Darden Retinol Reform The Great British Baking Show Friday Night Lights Baja Gold Mineral Sea Salt The Joy of Movement: How exercise helps us find happiness, hope, connection, and courage Apply for Alli's Free Coaching Create a Course Alli on YouTube Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode!  Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

This episode shares a great conversation with one of my favorite writers in the whole world, Sarah Bessey. Today, we are diving into an important topic that I don't think gets covered enough: what do you do when you feel like you're in the wilderness of your faith. If you're struggling with doubts about your faith, or supporting someone who is, you're not alone. Sarah's wisdom, empathy, and thoughtfulness are going to be a blessing to you like it has been to me. Sarah Bessey has authored or edited five books, including the New York Times bestseller A Rhythm of Prayer. She also leads Evolving Faith, a conference and online community for people who are reimagining their faith with hope. In her new book, Field Notes for the Wilderness: Practices for an Evolving Faith, Sarah becomes a shepherd for our curiosity, giving us a table for our questions, tools to cultivate what we crave, and a blessing for what was, even as we leave it behind. Join Sarah and I as we talk about: Examining our faith What it means to be in a season of reimagining our faith When you are going through a season in the wilderness Healing through hard hurtful situations Learning what you are for and how to love the world Favorite quotes:  “You can't wander away from God's love. You can get a few things wrong and still enjoy the goodness and friendship of God. This is not a thing that is jeopardy.” (18:15)  “In the midst of all of that, you can't outwander God and you can't run away from the run of God. That is still the thing that is holding everything including the wilderness inside you.” (20:56) “It is not enough to just be against things. I need to begin to name what I am for.” (21:52) “One of the other ones that was really important for me was learning how to love the world again.” (23:04) “God is hiding in plain sight in our everyday walking around lives.” (24:00) Coaching this week:   Cultivate Self-Awareness This week in coaching, I discussed how Self-awareness means paying attention to our feelings and reactions, especially in stressful situations. By noticing where we feel tension in our bodies and understanding our wants and needs, we can learn to respond to challenges with more wisdom and grace instead of numbing out and leading ourselves to burnout. Links to great things we discussed:  Sarah Bessey Website Sarah Bessey Instagram Field Notes for the Wilderness: Practices for an Evolving Faith Plowshare Prayer - Spencer LaJoye The Tree - Maren Morris Sarah's Playlist  Past Lives Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day!: Daily Meditations for the Ups, Downs & In-Betweens Black Liturgies: Prayers, Poems, and Meditations for Staying Human Demon Copperhead One Long River of Song Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick NIRA Pro Laser & Serum Collection  Red Light Panel Aquaphor Create a Course Alli on YouTube Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode!  Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

You are in the right place today if you are tired. I mean... Who isn't tired, right? I'm so excited to talk about ways to beat exhaustion in today's hectic world. My guest, Jess Connolly, wrote the book Tired of Being Tired: Receive God's Realistic Rest for Your Soul-Deep Exhaustion, and she's here to help us tackle this common struggle. Jess challenges the idea that we need permission to rest and stresses the importance of protecting our peace for lasting well-being. Our conversation will dive into the myths that keep us from resting and provide practical steps for change.  I'm eager to learn how to manage exhaustion and create sustainable rest through small, daily shifts. Join Jess and I as we talk about: What can we do about our exhaustion and tiredness Lies we have been taught that keep us from resting We don't need permission to rest Protecting our peace Small daily shifts for sustainable rest Favorite quotes:  (8:55 Audio)  - “I don't know many women in varying life stages who aren't tired. If they have small kids, they are tired; if they are empty nesters, they are tired; if they are in a season of building their career, they are tired. The college girls I know are tired. There is a collective issue.” (10:48 Audio) - “We believe all kinds of broken things about our fatigue and so our beliefs really have to change first. (14:29 Audio) - “Rest is also a commandment. In the actual commandments, He has given us this commandment to rest our bodies not because He wants it from us, not because He wants us to perform, but because He loves us and wants it for us.” (20:40 Audio)—“We always gravitate towards the big sweeping changes, but I would massively encourage people to start with the small stuff; it gives you the bravery for the big stuff.” Coaching this week:  What is Self-Awareness & Why You Should Care About It (34:57 audio) In coaching today, we talk about how goal setting often neglects the essential first step of self-awareness. By observing our bodies, thoughts, and emotions without judgment, we gain valuable insights into our triggers and patterns, allowing us to set goals that align with our true needs and create effective strategies to overcome challenges. Links to great things we discussed:  Jess Connolly Website Jess Connolly Instagram Tired of Being Tired: Receive God's Realistic Rest for Your Soul-Deep Exhaustion Shake it Out - Florence + The Machine The West Wing The Book of Waking Up: Experiencing the Divine Love That Reorders a Life Moon Dew Firming Eye Cream Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray Anti-Frizz Treatment Burt's Bees Tips and Toes Gifts Set Create a Course Alli on YouTube Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode!  Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Today's show welcomes the insightful J.D. Greear, a pastor, author, and podcast host. We'll explore challenging faith questions that many grapple with or may encounter when interacting with others.  This episode promises to be concise yet impactful for anyone seeking answers or desiring to support loved ones on their spiritual journey. J.D. Greear's book, 12 Truths & a Lie: Answers to Life's Biggest Questions, guides our discussion. We'll address prevalent lies we may believe, how God transforms doubt, the reasons behind suffering, unanswered prayers, and the persistent struggle with anxiety despite faith. Join J.D. and I as we talk about:  The big lie we believe God can use our doubts If God is in control, why is there suffering Why isn't God answering my prayers If I am a believer, why do I still struggle with anxiety Favorite quotes:   (4:08)- “The majority of our Bible is written by people who are in a season of doubt whether we are talking about the Old Testament or New Testament.” (5:03)- “Doubt is often divinely used as a way of drawing you deeper into who God is and the majesty and mystery of who he is.” (10:59) - “One of the things you find is when you are praying you are praying to a God who is not only infinite in power and infinite in love. He is also infinite in wisdom.” (11:44)—“Sometimes, He says be persistent and keep asking and knocking, but sometimes, He says he heard you. He is always answering, but the answer right now is: I know more than you, and I am going to do something better than what you're asking.” Coaching this week: (21:14)  Simple Things That Give You the Most ROI Today in coaching, I share a list of easy-to-do things that can have a huge impact on your daily life. Small, consistent changes can bring amazing results over time, and I challenge you to choose a few simple habits from my list to improve your health, relationships, and future. Links to great things we discussed:  J.D. Greear Website J.D. Greear Instagram 12 Truths & a Lie: Answers to Life's Biggest Questions Thank You Jesus for the Blood - Charity Gayle Should've Been A Cowboy - Toby Keith The Chosen For All Mankind Master of the Air Massage Gun Endel App Ember Mug Lapsang Souchong Black Tea Athleta Brooklyn Skort  The Course Creator's Blueprint: 10 Lessons That Will Help You Get Started Alli on YouTube Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode!  Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Today's show is part of the insightful "Society Check-In" mini-series.  This episode is all about understanding what's happening in our culture, how we should educate ourselves, and how that knowledge translates to effective leadership everywhere, from the workplace to our own families. This episode is a must-share!  I'm joined by expert Brad Wilcox, director of the National Marriage Project, to talk about the research on families and marriage. His new book, Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization, explains how the current erosion of strong families is at the root of many of our society's problems, and it traces this decline back to anti-family influences in entertainment, politics, media, education, and big business. Join Brad and I as we talk about:  What types of people are the happiest How marriage affects our happiness Four groups that are forging strong marriages Ways our community can support struggling marriages The family first model Teaching our kids the success sequence Favorite quotes:  9:27 audio - “There are four groups today, Asian Americans, religious Americans, college-educated Americans, and conservative Americans who are more likely to be married today and either more likely to be happily married or stably married.” 10:18 audio - “For most couples, especially those with kids, having a reliable breadwinner in the picture is key.” 15:26 audio- “Serving others and being there for others actually makes us happier.” 16:57 audio - “In general, we see that both men and women who are married parents are the happiest Americans today and that is because our kids bring us not just stress and drama but also a lot of meaning and joy.”  18:25 audio - “For young adults who do those three things, get a high school degree, are working, and get married their odds of being poor as they head into their late 20s and 30s are just 3 and their odds of being in the middle class or higher are 86%.” 22:04 audio - “Couples that are embedded in a church community or some kind of synagogue or temple are more likely to avoid divorce because they are surrounded by people who tend to prioritize marriage and family.” Coaching this week: How to Make Progress (Audio 23:47)  In today's coaching session, I talked about how necessary it is to take a small step forward, even without perfect clarity. What will inaction cost you? I also discussed some quick ways to commit to taking action—God will guide you as you go. Links to great things we discussed:  Institute for Family Studies Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization Family / Best Is Yet to Come - Judah & the Lion The Power of Commitment Measuring Spoons 3-Day Course Idea Breakthrough Alli on YouTube Called Creatives Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode!  Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :)xo, Alli

Today's show is part of our two-episode "Society Check-In" mini-series.  We'll dive into current societal trends with the help of experts and researchers, exploring essential knowledge and necessary actions. I'm thrilled to welcome Rob Henderson to the show. His upcoming book and unique societal insights, including the groundbreaking concept of "luxury beliefs", make him a vital voice for parents seeking to understand current cultural messaging. Rob Henderson boasts an impressive background, including service in the US Air Force and degrees from Yale and Cambridge.  His writing has graced publications like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. Henderson's debut book, Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class explores his experiences in foster care, military service, education at elite universities, and the development of the "luxury beliefs" concept. This concept examines how ideas held by the upper class may inadvertently harm those less privileged.   Join Rob and I as we talk about:  What are luxury beliefs How luxury beliefs affect our society Recommendation for working through luxury beliefs Favorite quotes:  (Audio 9:13)- “Luxury beliefs are ideas and opinions that confer status on the upper class while inflicting costs on the lower classes. A core feature of a luxury belief is that the believer is sheltered from the consequences of his or her beliefs.”  (Audio 13:39) “The vast majority of Americans in general regardless of income were very much opposed to defund policies but the elites in many cities were in favor of it and as a result, there were defund policies in many cities in the country. Homicide rates increased and violent crime rates increased, and the targets were primarily  (Audio 14:03)- “Compared to a middle-class American, Americans in the lowest income category are 7 times more likely to be victims of robbery and aggravated assault, 20 times more likely to be victims of sexual assault, and far more likely to be victims of homicide.” Coaching this week: Creating vs. Allowing (24:59 audio) This week's coaching helps you take charge! We'll explore how you can reframe situations to see if you're shaping your reality or passively accepting it. Plus, you'll get a simple trick for reframing your perspective, all while partnering with your faith. Links to great things we discussed:  Rob Henderson X Rob Henderson Substack Rob Henderson Instagram Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class Mad Men The Sopranos Love at Goon Park: Harry Harlow and the Science of Affection Book Stand ChatGPT 3-Day Course Idea Breakthrough Alli on YouTube Standing Strong Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode!  Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Welcome to the show! Today, I'm thrilled to be joined by Jennie Allen, founder of IF: Gathering, bestselling author, and host of the Made for This podcast. We're diving into the heart of emotional health as Jennie shares insights from her new book, "Untangle Your Emotions: Naming What You Feel and Knowing What to Do About It." Both Jennie and I experienced strong emotional reactions to the pandemic, and we'll discuss how we've invested in our well-being since then. Together, we'll explore the purpose of our emotions and healthy ways to process them. We'll discuss how the pandemic impacted our emotional health, strategies for overcoming numbing behaviors, and the vital role of community in healing.  Jennie will emphasize that our emotions don't have to be frightening, and she'll help us identify safe individuals with whom to share our emotional journeys. Get ready for an empowering and insightful conversation! Join Jennie and I as we talk about: The purpose of our emotions and how to deal with them in a healthy way How the pandemic affected our emotional health What to do when you catch yourself numbing out The importance of not being alone and having a community for our healing Our emotions don't have to be scary Identifying safe people to share our emotions with  Favorite quotes:  (8:17 Audio) - “Emotions are very valid. They are telling us something. They are signals and can be very trustworthy at times.” (8:41 Audio) - “Emotions are good. They are not bad, and they are not neutral. They are good gifts from God given to us to process a very messy world, to connect us to God in a deeper way, and to connect us to each other in a deeper way. “ (20:46 Audio)  - “As you begin to heal these parts of you that need healing, which God can do and you can do best in community with other people, it really does change everything.” (25:47 Audio)  - “We all know that emotions can drive us off a cliff so there have to be choices around them. You can't just feel it. You have to decide what am I going to do about this feeling.” (28:55 Audio)  - “You just have to have a few people that commit to each other and decide to do this life together.”   Coaching this week:  The Real Truth About Confidence (32:57 Audio) In coaching this week, I shared that confidence isn't built through wishful thinking; it comes from taking consistent action and celebrating your successes. With each challenge you overcome, you become stronger, more adaptable, and capable of achieving even greater things.  Links to great things we discussed:  Jennie Allen Website Jennie Allen  Instagram Untangle Your Emotions: Naming What You Feel and Knowing What to Do About It Sufficient Grace - Tia Rachelle Madam Secretary Ogee Sculpted Face Stick Silo Masters of the Air Alli on YouTube Called Creatives Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode!  Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Welcome to the show!  If you're struggling with big decisions, you're in the right place. Today, I'm thrilled to have my long-time friend, Emily P. Freeman.  She's a bestselling author and creator of The Next Right Thing podcast, and her wisdom on decision-making is incredible. Today, we are tackling how to make big decisions in life, and I think you'll love it!  Emily P. Freeman is a bestselling author of five books. As a spiritual director, workshop leader, and host of The Next Right Thing podcast, her most important work is to help create soul space and offer spiritual companionship and discernment for anyone struggling with decision fatigue.  Emily's new book, How to Walk Into a Room, is about knowing when to stick with a situation and when it's time to move on. It's a guide for living a life where you thrive, not just get by. Let's dive in! Join Emily and I as we talk about: (11:50 audio )The difference between readiness and timeliness, finding clarity for when it's time to go, but you don't feel ready (13:00 audio) Questions to ask when discerning if it is time to stay or go (17:05 audio) Using the point-and-call system for clarity (22:49 audio) Discerning the difference between true peace and discomfort avoidance (27:00 audio) Walking out of a room and into something new (31:50) Being your own friend Favorite quotes:  (8:04)  - “There are a lot of us who have found ourselves in a lot of rooms. Many of those rooms we have prayed for, longed for, and fought really hard to get into. And then something shifts. Maybe something shifts in the room or something shifts in us. It doesn't have to mean something went wrong. It just means something has changed or is changing.” (12:10) - “A lot of the tension we have when it comes to deciding to leave or stay it's because readiness and timeliness don't line up. So we have to make decisions the best we can with the information we currently have with where we are right now about what is my next right thing here.” (15:57) - “Just because it is not the right room for me anymore doesn't mean I chose wrong in the first place and doesn't mean I made a big mistake. It just means I am growing, and changing, and life is different now.” (21:59)  - “When you leave a room you don't walk into nothing. Something new is always waiting. And you don't walk alone, God always goes with you.” (22:22)  - “It can be so scary to change your mind, to change your place, or change your way of being in a space but it is a healthy human rhythm.” Coaching this week: Taking Risks (34:06) This week, I urge you to take action on your dreams and goals because staying stagnant is the true risk in life. Don't be afraid of failure; use it as a stepping stone and keep pushing forward to live a full and vibrant life. Links to great things we discussed:  Emily P. Freeman Website Emily P. Freeman  Instagram How to Walk Into a Room: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away Light On - Maggie Rogers Ugly Betty Barbie Superstore 60-Second Eye Effects Lectio 365 The Quiet Collection Argylle Laura Geller Eyeshadow Alli on YouTube Called Creatives Alli's Internship Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode!  Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Welcome to the show today! I am so happy you are here. We are in our “Living Well” series talking about all aspects of living well, and staying emotionally and spiritually healthy, no matter what craziness the world serves up.  Today Sarah Hagerty is joining us to talk about the unexpected gift of limitations. Now you know me, Enneagram seven, more is always better, but I feel this topic, the gift of our limitations so deeply because it's how God develops us so often and how he points us to where he wants us to focus in life. Sarah is absolutely brilliant and you are going to love her. Sara Hagerty is a bestselling author and Jesus follower. She has written four books, including her most recent release, The Gift of Limitations: Finding Beauty in Your Boundaries As a writer, speaker, and mother of seven, Sara Hagerty knows what limitations feel like. Yet she has also seen how the boundaries of our life circumstances can bring about growth and satisfaction we'd never experience otherwise. Join Sara and I as we talk about: How our limitations can be blessings Identifying and grieving our limitations How to surrender to our limitations in a healthy way The effects of social media on our emotional health How to live in the boundaries God has given us in a healthy way Favorite quotes:  7:10: “Comparison puts us constantly noticing our limitations against someone else who doesn't have them.”   8:39: “There are all different flavors that women experience, but the reality is every day we wake up to our limitations.” 11:03: “We often don't actually name our limitations, so there is an ache underneath our limits that needs to be grieved with God. But we live at such a surface level where we don't name our limits, so we can't grieve them. “ 14:11: “There is something significant about noticing ourselves because then we can actually have something we can bring to God.”  23:29: “The “sigh of life” is surrender and a sigh that comes after the grief of our limitations.” Coaching this week:  How to Deal with Toxic People (29:21 Audio) Links to great things we discussed:  Sara Hagerty Website Sara Hagerty  Instagram The Gift of Limitations Hereos - Ben Rector A Hidden Life Toups & Co. Organics Tallow Balm - Vanilla + Almond Bigelow Perfect Peach Belif Moisturizing Eye Bomb Alli on YouTube Called Creatives Alli's Internship Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode!  Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Today, we are going to learn from my friend, Andi Andrew.  She will help us understand how to face change bravely, navigate it properly, and come through stronger on the other side.   Andi Andrew hosts the Coffee with Andi podcast and has written four books: She Is Free, Fake or Follower, and Friendship--It's Complicated. She is a heartfelt preacher who loves to see the reality of the gospel worked out in everyday lives. In this episode, Andi shares insights from her new book, Braving Change: Release the Past, Welcome Growth, and Trust Where God is Leading You, and teaches us that Change is a powerful teacher, shaping and molding us more into the likeness of Christ as we let it do its work. Join Andi and I as we talk about:  Why Andi wrote her new book about change Grief with change Moving through change in a healthy way How to move forward after grieving Developing a game plan for recovery after change Favorite quotes:  17:47 - “There is a reason why the mourning process in the Bible was so wild and why they would put sackcloth and ashes and wail and mourn. They knew they needed to move it out of their bodies so that they could move forward in life.” 25:05 - “Even taking those little moments that seem impractical like, I don't have time for this right now. Just let yourself cry for a few minutes and then move on.” 23:08 - “For any of us that are navigating anything, any new strategy for your future, your life, or your job, you need a game plan to recover from loss and to recover from the shifts and changes you just walked through.” 35:53 - “Just slow yourself down, stop grasping, and ask the Lord what do I need and God what do you want to give me? I know that if you ask the Lord, He will actually tell you, show you, and remind you in Scripture. But then don't just hear him, do it!” Coaching this week:  How to Increase Your Odds for Success in Life (37:49)  We already know to stay close to Jesus and to not self sabotage.  But, today, I want to share the secret of how to increase your chances of good things to happen for you.   Links to great things we discussed:  Andi Andrew Website Andi Andrew  Instagram Braving Change Release the Past, Welcome Growth, and Trust Where God is Leading You Mumford and Sons Chris Stapleton Coat of Many Colors - Brandon Lake Slow Horses Reacher Prose Curl Big Sexy Hair Root Pump Plus Humidity Resistant Volumizing Spray Mousse Aveda be curly Curl Enhancer DevaCurl Sylvania Wifi LED Smart Light Bulb Alli on YouTube Called Creatives Alli's Internship Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode!  Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

This week, I talk to Ryan Deiss about how to start and scale your business.  Ryan is a serial entrepreneur, author, and investor. He is the Founder and CEO of The Scalable Company, DigitalMarketer.com, and a Founding Partner at Scalable Equity.  Ryan shares insights from his new book, Get Scalable: The Operating System Your Business Needs to Boost Sales, Increase Profits, and Run Without You, about building a business that thrives without your constant input. Join Ryan and I as we talk about: Different ways we self-sabotage and why Adopting a position of service Three myths of starting a small business Trends in business - What's working and what's not working What is the Founder's Curse, and how does it negatively affect our business First steps for scaling your business  Favorite quotes:  6:42 - “You can start a company. It can fail. That doesn't make you a failure. You can just do another one.” 6:59 - “Don't worry about your logo or all this other stuff, just go sell somebody something.” 7:35 - “The beautiful thing about business is you have the opportunity to self-sabotage at multiple points along the way.” 9:34 - “Adopt the position of service, and above all else, stop defining your business based on the products you sell or how you sell them. Define your business based on the people you serve.” 12:09 - “You don't need a bunch of money to get started. You don't really even need a product to get started, and you don't need a brand to get started.” 25:36 - “We don't start with our goals. We don't start by documenting everything. We start by visualizing the value creation process then you can do all the other stuff.”   Coaching this week:  When to Make Your First Hire  (31:49) I share my easy process to help you know when to make that first hire.  Here's a hint: it has to do with your time and your money and how much of each you currently have. Links to great things we discussed:  Ryan Deiss Website Digital Marketer Ryan Deiss Instagram Get Scalable: The Operating System Your Business Needs to Boost Sales, Increase Profits, and Run Without You Taylor Swift 30 Rock Seinfeld BritBox Full Focus Planner The Conqueror App Silo Alli on YouTube The Coach School Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode!  Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Welcome To the show today! I am so glad you are here. We're still in the “Your Work Matters Series” and we're tackling a topic that is relevant to both work and our personal relationships. Today we are with my friend, Donna Jones, and we are sharing the truth about conflict and what common behaviors destroy both your personal and work relationships, Donna Jones is a national speaker, church planter, pastor's wife, author, writer, podcast host, and self-described "Bible-explainer." She hosts the weekly That's Just What I Needed podcast,  In this episode, Donna shares insights from her new book, Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide for Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret, and teaches us how to handle conflict in a God-honoring way and how to communicate our thoughts, feelings, and opinions with grace, truth, and zero regret. Join Donna and I as we talk about: Identifying our expectations and communicating them Common mistakes and behavior that destroy our relationships The truth about conflict How to have hard conversations in a healthy way Why listening is crucial to diffusing conflict The key to successful relationships   Favorite quotes:  “A lot of our conflicts can be preemptive if we communicate upfront.” (11:25) “When we are dealing with somebody's difficult emotions, if we don't just listen people escalate or they end always. When we are dealing with difficult things the best thing to do is just listen.” (25:09)  “So many of us think that conflict is bad because we have never learned to work through conflict in a way that makes it turn out good.” (32:04)   Coaching this week:  3 Ways to Make Your Home & Life More Organized (36:34) This week, I share three easy ways to reduce stress and increase organization in your home.  From finances to keeping clutter at a minimum to finding a home for everything, these strategies will help you feel more organized and that much happier.     Links to great things we discussed:  Donna Jones Website Donna Jones  Instagram Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide for Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret Prayer: Communing with God in Everything Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Eyeshadow Stick Alli on YouTube The Coach School Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode!  Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Today, we have my friend and Called Creatives co-founder Lisa Whittle back on the show. In this episode, we are talking about work, revival, and the different seasons God has us in our work life.  Lisa Whittle is a Bible teacher, speaker, author, and podcast host. She hosts several podcasts, including the popular Jesus Over Everything podcast. She is the founder of Ministry Strong and the co-founder of Called Creatives, a community for writers and speakers.  Lisa and I talk about: The changes the Lord put on Lisa's heart for this year and revival Obeying God without having all the answers Wrestling with God and running from Him when He calls us to change Sometimes, we have to be willing to lose everything Learning to listen to the Lord  Disobedience can be doing or not doing something Lisa's challenge to listeners Personal revival and wanting God with our whole heart   Favorite quotes:  05:55 - “When you find yourself not having a lot of time for the Lord, someone that you love more than anything, then that becomes a problem.” 12:58 - “When you do it God's way, even though it's hard, there will be something that you do not know that He knows better about that will work.” 20:22 - “I want you women to know when you have something in your spirit that feels right, you need to go for it.” 23:54 - “We will never want to spend time with God if it is just about a checklist.”   (28:48) Coaching this week: Optimizing Your Day   I talk about discovering my circadian rhythm, all the benefits of taking care of it, and how I realized just how powerful it can be.  You will be amazed at how productive you can be in such a short window of time.       (31:07) Recommendations I share about my health goals and what finally flipped the switch for me.  I tell you the one thing that keeps coming up in all my research and study of nutrition that will actually help you boost your immune system - fiber!   Links to great things we discussed:  Lisa Whittle Website Lisa Whittle Instagram I Want God: How to Love Him with Your Whole Heart and Revive Your Soul God Knows: When Your Worries and Whys Need More Than Temporary Relief The Jesus Over Everything Podcast Revlon ColorStay Full Cover Foundation GOBIOTIX Prebiotic Fiber Boost Alli on YouTube The Coach School Build Your Coaching Business Quick Start Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode!  Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Continuing our series, “Your Work Matters”, today we are talking about boundaries at work, balance, and avoiding common pitfalls as women with our work. I'm with my good friend and client, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt.  Sasha is a physician, gender equity researcher, speaker, author, wife, mom of four amazing kids, and Founder and CEO of Brave Enough.  Sasha's book, Brave Boundaries teaches us strategies for saying no, standing strong, and taking control of our time.   Join Sasha and I as we talk about: (04:12) What women get wrong about boundaries (05:04) Being afraid to have boundaries, especially in the workplace (06:14) Boundary backlash (09:03) Feeling confident in responses to extra work (13:46) Importance and impact of women in the workplace (16:12) Common types of self-sabotage (17:58) Moving forward from the fear of failure   Favorite quotes: (04:29)   “Boundaries are more about keeping the good in than they are about keeping the bad out.”    (04:46)  “The more we love people in our lives, want to serve people in our lives, and the more we want to show up as fully ourselves, the more boundaries we need.”    (06:47) )“I always remind myself I want to be a person who shows up and does the good work on my job description. If it's not on your job description, you aren't required to do it. Or if it's more than your job description, it's an opportunity for you to see if you want to do it or not. Then the boundaries, really, and the power lies within you because I always say, ‘You would much rather be a woman who's respected than a woman who's liked.'”   (17:54)  “...We often self-sabotage because we are so afraid of failing at things, things being hard, not getting it right, and making mistakes that we just take ourselves out of the game.”   Coaching this week:  (37:02) In our Coaching this week, we talk about delegation.  Delegation helps us stay focused on the work that only we can do - our zone of genius.  Most people are terrible at delegating.  Listen as I share three non-obvious tips for mastering delegation.      ( 38:29)  1 - Embrace the art of ‘good enough'. (39:40)  2 - Play to people's strengths - not just what you want to get rid of. (40:58)  3 - Communication and trust are key.   Recommendation (43:23) My recommendation for the week is a light therapy light.  It's a tiny change that will give you a big result in your life.     Links to great things we discussed:  Sasha Shillcutt Website Sasha Shillcutt Instagram Brave Boundaries Brave Enough Women's Conference 2024 Zach Bryan Slow Horses The Crown The Big Leap Lano Hands Light Therapy Lamp Alli on YouTube The Coach School Build Your Coaching Business Quick Start   Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Today, my friend Jordan Raynor and I are talking about the sacredness of our secular work. Join us as we dive into what we think about work in light of eternity.  Jordan Raynor is an author, podcast host, and executive chairman of Threshold 360.  Through his bestselling books, the Mere Christians podcast, and his weekly devotionals, Jordan has helped millions of Christians in every country on earth connect the gospel to their work.  In this episode, Jordan shares insights from his new book, The Sacredness of Secular Work, and reminds us that our daily jobs have significance for eternity even when we are not explicitly sharing the gospel.  Join Jordan and I as we talk about: Value of our daily secular work (05:59) Rehearsing for eternity (12:15) Half-truths for heaven (10:16) Most surprising discoveries from Jordan's research (21:37) The anti-bucket list (23:00) Tips for how to make disciples (27:12) Using conversation launchers to have more intentional conversations (27:54) Favorite quotes:  05:59 - “The value of secular work depends upon the value of creation and the value of creation depends on what God's going to do with this creation in the end.” 10:16  - “The half-truths of heaven rob our joy and purpose in the present and hope for the future.”  12:15  - “The very same thing I am doing today is simply rehearsing something that is eternal and one day will be perfectly consummated with Christ on the new Earth.” 20:21 - “We mere Christians working as entrepreneurs and baristas in the pews inevitably feel guilty about working in the very places most likely to make disciples of Jesus Christ.” 27:27 - “When you understand that 100% of your time at work matters for eternity and not just the 1% of the time you spend walking somebody through the Romans Road, you are fully alive and fully alive people attract the lost like honey attracts bees.” Coaching this week: 42:12 We are wrapping up our Clarity Questions for 2023.  These questions are a bit more fun, but just as important as the last two weeks have been.  Pause and journal your answers to get the most out of this time. 1)  What are three words to describe the past year and why? 2)  What did I learn about myself this year? 3)  Were there any risks I avoided out of fear? 4)  If you could travel back to the beginning of the year, what advice or encouragement would you tell yourself? 5)  What would your 90-year-old self advise you to pursue right now? Recommendation 46:48 A skincare tip involving Aquaphor  Exclusive Bonus Content 49:15 YouTube viewers get exclusive bonus content, including this week's movie review of Wonka and a bonus review of Paddington 2. Links to great things we discussed:   Jordan Raynor Website Jordan Raynor Instagram The Sacredness of Secular Work: 4 Ways Your Job Matters for Eternity Redeeming Your Time: 7 Biblical Principles for Being Purposeful, Present, and Wildly Productive Mere Christians Podcast Cruel Summer - Taylor Swift Evernote The Crown The West Wing King: A Life The Intentional Father Alli on YouTube The Coach School 3 Secrets to Become a Successful Coach and How to Get Clients Fast Aquaphor Wonka  Paddington 2  Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Welcome to the show. You are in the right place today!  Today we are tackling something that we all care about deeply- hearing from God with my friend Havilah Cunnington. Hearing God's voice is one of the greatest gifts we have been given. Often though we feel frustrated as if we are doing something wrong but really the key is that we need to discover the unique way God speaks to us.  Havilah Cunnington is a Bible teacher, author, small business owner, and itinerant speaker obsessed with helping people live the abundant life God has called them to live.  Havilah's new book, Created to Hear God: 4 Unique and Proven Ways to Confidently Discern His Voice teaches that God speaks to each of us differently and the key to understanding the unique way He speaks to us is through our prophetic personality. Join Havilah and I as we talk about:  When Havilah and Alli first met How we know if we are hearing from God or just ourselves 3 core values for hearing from God The 4 prophetic personalities and understanding your prophetic personality   Favorite quotes: “There's a recording of what you said to me that night…[I thought] my sweet little Southern Baptist heart doesn't understand this, but there is a more charismatic part of the church that gets it and feels comfortable hearing from God.  And it was later after that you told me, ‘We hear from God in different ways'.  And you went through all of that and it changed my life forever.” - Alli Worthington (Youtube 5:27) (Audio - 4:41)   “What I've learned about God is that he really doesn't care what our title is or what we theologically know. He knows us - our personhood.  He knows our hopes, our dreams. He knows our future. He knows what happened in the past. He knows the secrets of our hearts.” - Havilah Cunnington (Youtube 9:16) (Audio - 8:13)   “God did not make a mistake when he made us, and he made us how we are.” - Havilah Cunnington (Youtube 9:43) (Audio - 8:40)   “There are three voices that we consistently hear. We hear ourselves, we hear God, and we hear the enemy.” - Havilah Cunnington (Youtube 16:08) (Audio - 13:12)    “The prophetic is simply how God shows up in the world.  Personality is how you show up in the world. I like to put them together, calling it prophetic personality.”  - Havilah Cunnington (Youtube 18:30) (Audio - 15:28)   “We want to hear God's voice because you can't have a relationship without His voice.” - Havilah Cunnington (Youtube 19:15) (Audio - 16:10)   “We don't learn to hear God's voice. We have been created to hear God's voice.”  - Havilah Cunnington (Youtube 20:24)  (Audio - 17:12)    “God is always speaking.”  - Havilah Cunnington (Youtube 21:24) (Audio 18:10)   “Everyone deserves to hear God's voice.”  - Havilah Cunnington (Youtube 36:45)   Coaching this week:  5 Power Packed Clarity Questions (YouTube 38:00 ) (Audio 33:35) Links to great things we discussed:  Havilah Cunnington Website Havilah Cunnington Instagram Created to Hear God: 4 Unique and Proven Ways to Confidently Discern His Voice Havilah's Podcast Alli on YouTube Apply for a FREE Coaching Call with Alli Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Hey friend! We are back with my dear friend, Terra Mattson diving into why we do what we do, how to be even more emotionally healthy, and learning what we need to know to have a great year. In this part two episode, we talk a lot about social media. How do we as adults self-regulate and use social media well? Then we dive into how to guide our teenagers to set boundaries and use social media in a healthy way in this digital age.  Terra Mattson is a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed professional counselor who has practiced for nearly two decades and oversees a team of 20 clinicians.  Terra is the co-host of The Living Wholehearted Podcast with her husband Jeff. On the podcast, they candidly share relational wisdom from the home to the workplace.  Listen in on these audio chapters to hear:  What work and rest look like and how it is different for different people Using social media well Guiding our teenagers to use social media in a healthy way with boundaries Terra's best advice for making changes in 2024 Favorite quotes: “Research shows that the quality of our relationships is what determines our long-term peace and our long-term happiness in life so invest in them. Relationships are the key to our emotional health.” “There is this wide variety of what God calls good and very good. Discovering who we are and living within each of our designs is part of the freedom.” “I am starting to see a little bit of a shift with social media. The only way to do it well is you have got to learn and know how to regulate your own emotions and self-care.” “At the end of the day, our greatest change and our greatest impact come from face-to-face, person-to-person relationships.” “Pick one small shift and be consistent with it throughout the whole year.” Coaching this week:  5 Questions to Ask About Your Relationships (27:46)  Links to great things we discussed:  Terra Mattson Website Terra Mattson Instagram The Living Wholehearted Podcast Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace Alli on YouTube Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones All My Knotted-Up Life: A Memoir 12 Rules for Life Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

The shocking thing that keeps women stuck and the truth about toxic relationships  with Terra Mattson Hey Hey! It's a new year and I'm so happy you are here. Today we are talking about familiarity and how easy it is for us to get stuck, self-sabotage, and fall into the familiar. Have you ever wondered why you keep going back to what is familiar? On the show, we discuss why we always go towards what is familiar and how to create habits to change and deepen our emotional maps.  Terra Mattson is a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed professional counselor who has practiced for nearly two decades and oversees a team of 20 clinicians.  Terra's first book,  Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace, reminds us that the transformation of our relationships, communities, and culture begins with God's work in our own lives. Her second book, Shrinking the Integrity Gap: Between What Leaders Preach and Live calls readers to discover how real leadership is a way of being and how it's sustained over the long haul. Join Terra and I as we discuss:  How it is easy for us to fall into familiarity Creating habits to deepen our emotional maps Why familiarity can keep us stuck Being honest in toxic relationships Favorite quotes: “So whatever we do in life, we tend to be drawn towards what is familiar and what we grew up with intentionally or unintentionally.  Part of the challenge is learning what that is, deciding if that is really healthy, and how to slowly start to make some shifts.”   “No matter how healthy we are or how aware we are we still can be in a fallen world around toxic people.”   “Anything that is unfamiliar is uncomfortable for a time.”   “Part of learning and growing in maturity is being able to trust your own discernment.”   “We do not change by knowledge alone. The way God made it, we change by new experiences over and over and over.” Coaching this week:  5 Powerful Self-Reflection Questions (29:54)  Links to great things we discussed:  Terra Mattson Website Terra Mattson Instagram The Living Wholehearted Podcast Shrinking the Integrity Gap Alli on YouTube Little Things Studio Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli  

Hey Friend! Merry Christmas! We are in our final week of sharing some of my favorite books.  This week we are diving into Chapter 7, Time: Finding Your Rhythm in a World of Overwhelm from my book, Breaking Busy: How to Find Peace and Purpose in a World of Crazy. No one is living their life where they are not busy, right? We all have something to do, whether it is a work project, raising our kids, etc.  Breaking Busy" gets into all the stuff in our lives, both the obvious and the hidden, that's just adding to our chaos and busyness. As we're gearing up for the new year, it's a great time to think about the year we want and how we want to feel. A big part of that? Looking at how we're spending our time. It's key for setting up a year that really feels good. Make sure to stick around to the end to hear some practical tips and advice on setting boundaries on our time and live with more intentionality as we head into 2024. Listen in on these audio chapters to hear:  How using a time diary changed my life and can change your life What is “ tyranny of the urgent” and how even Jesus set boundaries Choosing discomfort over resentment Practical tips on setting boundaries  What to take out and what to add in when it comes to time management. Favorite quotes: “The truth is when you are successful, spiritually healthy, and emotionally healthy it benefits everybody.” we want to feel this next year, examining how we spend our time is really the key.” “The truth is that whether you are the manager of a home, CEO of a company, or a busy entrepreneur, your ability to be successful is equal to your physical and mental health and your ability to manage your time and energy.” “Instead we should be doing more activities that actually make us happy and help us grow into who we are meant to be. But we're never going to get to those activities if we don't first set our goals and our priorities.” “Make sure you spend time doing things that get you closer to your goals.” “Finding your rhythm and managing your time is about being proactive and leaving room for things in life that are the most important. We have to intentionally manage our calendars so we can give priority to the most important things.” Links to great things we discussed:  Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee - Maverick City Music Breaking Busy: How to Find Peace and Purpose in a World of Crazy Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

How to Develop Strength Hey Friend! This week, I am sharing another special message from my book, Standing Strong, that is especially relevant right now.  On the show today, we'll dive into Chapter 1 of my book, Standing Strong: A Woman's Guide to Overcoming Adversity and Living with Confidence. This chapter is titled “You Were Born for This” and I hope you will find it super encouraging.  If you are in a season of life with adversity, with struggles, you have battled with a lack of self-confidence, or you feel God nudging your heart toward something in the future, this episode is for you! It is my sincere hope for you that this chapter brings peace about the future and encourages you to move forward with the things God has placed on your heart. With God, we have everything we need to do what he has called us to do. When we step into our gifts and our callings, we can change the world around us.  Listen in on this audio chapter to hear:  Defeating self-doubt and moving on to God's purpose in your life Why God is calling you to more than enough How to stand strong in God's power 5 ways to be a great woman of God Favorite quotes: “God has great plans for every woman but women of our generation are either held back by crippling self-doubt or diverted with this attractive message of self-empowerment.” “Without Jesus, success is empty; it's based on our own striving, and it leaves women feeling like they are lacking, have failed, or just aren't enough to achieve their hopes and dreams.” “The Holy Spirit tells us it's time to stop playing small and to embrace the great gifts God has given us.” “God has a habit of raising up great women in every era, and he wants you to join this lineage.” “You were born for this - to shake off limitations that others have put on your life. You were born to tear down the beliefs you have about yourself that are wrong and you were born to embrace the calling that God is wooing you toward.” Coaching this week:  Tactical Procrastination (43:25)  Links to great things we discussed:  Christmas Is A-Comin - Bing Crosby Imprint Standing Strong: A Woman's Guide to Overcoming Adversity and Living with Confidence Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Hey Friend! This week, I am sharing another special message from my book, Standing Strong, that is especially relevant right now.  On the show today, we'll dive into Chapter 1 of my book, Standing Strong: A Woman's Guide to Overcoming Adversity and Living with Confidence. This chapter is titled “You Were Born for This” and I hope you will find it super encouraging.  If you are in a season of life with adversity, with struggles, you have battled with a lack of self-confidence, or you feel God nudging your heart toward something in the future, this episode is for you! It is my sincere hope for you that this chapter brings peace about the future and encourages you to move forward with the things God has placed on your heart. With God, we have everything we need to do what he has called us to do. When we step into our gifts and our callings, we can change the world around us.  Listen in on this audio chapter to hear:  Defeating self-doubt and moving on to God's purpose in your life Why God is calling you to more than enough How to stand strong in God's power 5 ways to be a great woman of God Favorite quotes: “God has great plans for every woman but women of our generation are either held back by crippling self-doubt or diverted with this attractive message of self-empowerment.” “Without Jesus, success is empty; it's based on our own striving, and it leaves women feeling like they are lacking, have failed, or just aren't enough to achieve their hopes and dreams.” “The Holy Spirit tells us it's time to stop playing small and to embrace the great gifts God has given us.” “God has a habit of raising up great women in every era, and he wants you to join this lineage.” “You were born for this - to shake off limitations that others have put on your life. You were born to tear down the beliefs you have about yourself that are wrong and you were born to embrace the calling that God is wooing you toward.” Coaching this week:  3 Simple Things To Make Your Life Easier (33:38)  Links to great things we discussed:  Lastpass Pure Encapsulations O.N.E. Multivitamin The Marvels O Come All Ye Faithful - Josh Groban Electric Throw Blanket Standing Strong: A Woman's Guide to Overcoming Adversity and Living with Confidence Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli  

A perfect parent would raise a terrible son. If you're like many of us, when your head hits the pillow at night, your mind buzzes with the ways you could have been a better parent to your son. But Ali Worthington, author of the book Remaining You While Raising Them, says to stop beating yourself up. She says even a perfect parent can raise a son who doesn't know how to apologize or deal with a friend's bad day. Our creator God is so kind and powerful that he can use even our weaknesses as parents to teach our sons valuable life lessons. So the next time you feel you've messed up as a parent, apologize to your son, and know that God can use even your worst days for good. For more ideas on raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

Hey hey! Healthy good friendships are so important in a mother's life and their children's lives.  Today's show is a special one, featuring the friendship chapter from my newest book, Remaining You While Raising Them: The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood. The research kept showing that the right friendships were important in a mother's life. Studies even showed that children in their developing years had better levels of child development if their moms had a good two or three friends for support systems and great socialization. So this is not something we have the luxury to ignore.  I wrote Remaining You While Raising Them to help women find freedom from the heavy weight of modern motherhood. I can't give you a step-by-step plan to raise perfect children (an impossible dream!), but I can help you thrive as a happier, healthier mom, and friendship is a big part of that.  Listen in on these audio chapters to hear:  Green and red flags to watch for in friendships The power of friendship in our lives How to use social media to actually make us feel better 3 habits for healthy friendships Favorite quotes: “Those little dreams that God plants in our hearts that seem impossible over time when we keep taking little steps with that power of 1%, we can reach our dreams.” “Friendships make us happier than any other kind of relationship.”  “Mom friendships benefit our kids. We've seen over and over that investing in our emotional health helps our children grow to be better adjusted, have healthier relationships, and be more successful in life.” “Social media can be a valuable tool for helping us feel connected, but it also has the capacity to make us feel lonelier if we don't use it intentionally to build connections.” “Healthy, loving friendships are a gift from God. They are a key part of a happier life and a healthier mindset.”  “Friendships that are flexible, fun, and fulfilling are one of the best gifts you can give to yourself and your children.” Coaching this week:  The Info Diet (43:25)  Links to great things we discussed:  The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar Bless God - Brooke Ligertwood Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli https://alliworthington.com  

What would it look like to cut hurry out of our lives? Is that even an option for us?  If slowing down is a desire of your heart that feels like a pipe dream, join me for a conversation with John Mark Comer. John Mark gives us hope that it's possible and practical tips to help us get there! John Mark Comer is the Founder and Teacher of Practicing the Way, a discipleship pathway to becoming like Jesus in community. Before starting Practicing the Way, John Mark pastored Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, for nearly twenty years.  John Mark is a husband, a father of three, and a New York Times bestselling author who has written six books. His book The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry is at the heart of our conversation today.  Lean in and listen as John Mark and I discuss:  The Biblical theology of work  Why Sabbath is important, but it's not the end goal  How practicing spiritual habits (including Sabbath!) points our hearts to the love of God Two different kinds of busyness and how each affects our souls Why hurry is incompatible with love, joy, and peace The first place to start as you begin to practice rest and Sabbath Favorite quotes: “The two major areas where we actually follow Jesus and work out our spiritual formation are family or close interpersonal relationships and work.” “We need as a general rule practices that help us slow down and break out of the mad rush through life.” “Sabbath is a practice by which we cultivate a spirit of restfulness. It's not just one day of the week but seven days of the week.” “The goal is to become the kind of person in whom literally in our body, in our muscle memory, we have become people of rest.” “Love, joy, and peace are incompatible with hurry.” “Start where you are, not where you feel you should be.” Coaching this week:  The Compound Effect (42:05)  Links to great things we discussed:  John Mark Comer Website John Mark Comer Instagram The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry Garden City God Has a Name Favela The Crown Educated Open Orgain Organic Keto Vegan Protein Powder Apply for a Free Coaching Call with Alli Remaining You While Raising Them Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Have you ever wondered how to get more out of your days? More productivity, more purpose, more progress…what's the secret to getting there?  You are not going to want to miss my conversation with Tanya Dalton that I'm sharing again this week. Tanya was a stay-at-home mom who started her first business with $50. Since then, she has founded inkWELL Press Productivity Co., a multi-million dollar company that helps people overcome overwhelm and maximize success.  Tanya's first book, The Joy of Missing Out, was named a Top 10 Business Book of the Year by Fortune Magazine. Her second book, On Purpose: The Busy Woman's Guide to an Extraordinary Life of Meaning and Success, is a guide to becoming the best version of yourself.  Join Tanya and I as we talk about:  Why the typical “5 year plan” doesn't work How to set the right goals for the life you want to have (and how to actually reach those goals) 3 things to do for a habit reset if we find ourselves off track Why people who love us sometimes don't buy into our dreams  One strategy for going under the surface and getting to the root of limiting beliefs  Why balance isn't what we are striving for after all  Favorite quotes: “The goals that you set for yourself need to be aligned with that vision that you have.” “It is the small steps that bring you joy and get the momentum.” “The most important person to get buy-in from is you. You have to believe in yourself before anyone else will.” “When we create an action roadmap we give ourselves the directions of where we want to go next.” “Overwhelm isn't having too much to do. It's not knowing where to start. When we know where to start we become empowered and confident.” “Productivity isn't about doing more. It is about doing what is most important.” “There is no balance. We are chasing our tails and wearing ourselves out trying to get it.”  Coaching this week:  The Big 5 Personality Test (43:25)  Links to great things we discussed:  Tanya Dalton Website Tanya Dalton Instagram The Joy of Missing Out On Purpose: The Busy Woman's Guide to an Extraordinary Life of Meaning and Success The Intentional Advantage Podcast The Beatles Ted Lasso Voxer Asana Big 5 Personality Test Atlas: Enneagram - Sleeping at Last  Pat McGrath PermaGel Eyeliner Pencil Apply for a Free Coaching Call with Alli Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli www.alliworthington.com

How to Trust God More If you want to trust God, but you're just not sure how to do that, this episode will be a game-changer for you and your faith.  Our lives are busier than ever, with our attention being pulled in every direction. Not to mention the steady stream of unsettling, and sometimes scary, news that's at our fingertips all day long. It can be hard to remember that God is always faithful, even when we feel afraid or out of sorts. In today's episode, I'm sharing some of my favorite moments with amazing Bible teachers who help us remember who God is and why we can always trust Him. Join us as we talk about:   How understanding God's holiness helps us trust Him with Jackie Hill Perry Daily practices for seasons of pain with Sheila Walsh Where to go in Scripture when we are struggling with doubt with Nicki Koziarz Favorite quotes: ~ “We need people in our lives to impart wisdom and we need people in our lives that we can impart wisdom to.”   - Jackie Hill Perry ~ “You are going to go through life trying to find a whole bunch of ways to understand yourself and the world around you but it is always going to fail you until you get to know God.”    - Jackie Hill Perry ~ “We all want life to be a quick fix and some things are not.”  - Sheila Walsh ~ “There is something about quiet and not feeling obliged to fill up the space with noise and just knowing my Father gets it.”  - Sheila Walsh ~ “For every hard thing that you and I will go through there is already someone in the scriptures who has overcome it.”  - Nicki Koziarz ~ “God is in charge of the plan. I am in control of my obedience.”     - Nicki Koziarz Coaching this week:  Mind Mapping (31:03)  Links to great things we discussed:  Jackie Hill Perry Website Jackie Hill Perry Instagram Holier Than Thou Sheila Walsh Website Sheila Walsh Instagram Holding On When You Want to Let Go Nicki Koziarz Website Nicki Koziarz Instagram Flooded Mind Node Paperlike Killers of the Flower Moon Firm Foundation - Maverick City Music The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum  Apply for a Free Coaching Call with Alli Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

How to Level Up Your Life How can I make the smartest possible decisions? Can I create habits that will actually stick this time? What would it look like to prioritize what really matters to me?  If questions like these have come to mind lately, you're not alone!  I've pulled together some of the best tips, life hacks, and advice we've gotten here on the show to bring you one episode that will help you level up your life! You don't need to overhaul your life, because leveling up is actually about starting small.  Lean in and listen as we talk about:   5 questions to ask yourself for better decision-making with Andy Stanley  How our habits and our identity are connected with Mark Batterson Why naming what matters to you is essential to living your priorities with Kendra Adachi Favorite quotes: “The season you are in right now is really just a chapter in the whole story of your life and so one of the most important questions we can ask when we're making decisions within a specific chapter is what story do I want to tell.” “There is a fundamental relationship between good decisions and good questions.” “My decisions really are the steering wheel of our lives. It is our super power. We get to decide how to move our lives forward.” “You have to 3M your habits. You have to make them measurable, meaningful, and maintainable.” “You need some people in your life who believe in you more than you believe in yourself.” “We think that starting small doesn't make any difference but if you don't start small you usually don't start at all.” “Essentializing is about removing the things that don't matter so we can give space, attention, and receive the joy from the things that do.” Coaching this week:  Mindset Shift that Helps with Self-Belief and Overcoming Challenges (45:31) Links to great things we discussed:  Andy Stanley Website Andy Stanley Instagram Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets Mark Batterson Website Mark Batterson Instagram Do It for a Day Kendra Adachi Website Kendra Adachi Instagram Goodness of God - CeCe Winans NIRA Pro Laser & Serum Collection Save $105 with Code -  ALLI10 Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli https://www.alliworthington.com/podcast  

Is the Enneagram just another personality test trend, or is it a truly helpful tool? Is it okay for Christians to use the Enneagram? Why are so many people afraid of using the Enneagram? Whether you love the Enneagram or are skeptical, stick around, because Drs. Bill and Kristi Gaultiere are here to help us process and move towards emotional health! Bill is a psychologist, Kristi is a marriage and family therapist, and together, they have counseled and ministered to people for thirty years. In 2009, they co-founded Shepherding the Soul, a nonprofit ministry that helps people discover and take their next steps toward Jesus, emotional health, and loving relationships.  Bill and Kristi's newest book, Healthy Feelings, Thriving Faith: Growing Emotionally and Spiritually through the Enneagram, is a roadmap to help us go from knowing our personality type to growing in wholeness, health, and love.  Lean in and listen as Bill, Kristi, and I discuss: Why people of faith are often resistant when it comes to doing emotional work How to tell the difference between healthy and unhealthy selfishness Using the Enneagram as a discipleship tool  Two things that lead to change (and how one of those pulls us towards being more like Jesus) The difference between caretaking and people-pleasing Favorite quotes: “Our emotions influence our faith.” “Emotions are valuable and God given.” “The healthier we are in ourselves, the healthier our faith can be.” “Jesus is the perfection of each of the Enneagram types.” “There are two things that lead to change - pain pushers or vision pulls.” “The Enneagram is helping us get under the surface into some stuff that is broken, painful, and unhealthy that we need to look at.” Coaching this week:  The Secret to Getting Motivated (25:28) Links to great things we discussed:  Bill and Kristi Gaultiere Website Bill and Kristi Gaultiere Instagram Healthy Feelings, Thriving Faith: Growing Emotionally and Spiritually through the Enneagram Jesus, Name Above All Names - Naida Hearn Where To Find Me - Jet Trouble A Man Called Otto Shadowlands Immune Boost My Utmost for His Highest Dumb Money Old Navy High-Waisted Pull-On Pixie Wide-Leg Pants Remaining You While Raising Them Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli https://www.alliworthington.com/podcast  

In January 2020, I started Called Creatives with my friend and co-founder, Lisa Whittle, because we want to give other women what we did not have when we were starting out writing and speaking.  We are celebrating today because Called Creatives is open for new members! This only happens twice a year, and I'm so excited for all of the women who will join us! If writing and speaking are dreams in your heart, you may be surprised to learn that they are crafts that anyone can learn.  Lisa and I teach you what we've learned along the way. And we do it in a place where you can find community with women who get it. Called Creatives is that place! Lisa and I recently got together for a Called Creatives Getaway. While there, we took some time to talk about five things we see that hold women back. We dove into why these five things are so prevalent and what we can do about them.  Join Lisa and I as we talk about:  Why you don't actually need people to believe in your dreams, and what you really need instead How isolation feeds our self-doubt  Why Lisa says there is no such thing as self-promotion One great gift that can be found in failure The impact of a growth mindset on your success Favorite quotes: “Self doubt will stop you before you ever get started. You should not wait for the day you are going to feel completely confident.” “You don't need people to believe in your dream. You need them to believe in you.” “It is key to get people around you to overcome that self-doubt.” “Writing and speaking is an art and a craft that can be learned. You are not born knowing how to do it.” “The wise person always says where can I grow. There is never a moment that there isn't something else to learn.” “It is never going to be the right time. It is never going to feel perfect. You are never going to feel confident but if you just keep going in the right direction you are going to get there.” “All you really have to do is get the small wins. When you add up enough of the small wins you will find that you actually made a lot of forward progress.” Coaching this week:  Aligning Your Actions with Your Values (50:10) Links to great things we discussed:  Lisa Whittle Website Lisa Whittle Instagram Called Creatives U2 at the Sphere Where the Streets Have No Name - U2 Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

200 times per second, someone searches online to find the answer to the question, “Is God real?”  Atheist journalist-turned-Christian apologist Lee Strobel is here to talk with me about that crazy statistic (200 times per second?!), the answer to that big question, and the opportunity we have as believers.  Called “one of the evangelical community's most popular apologists” by the Washington Post, Lee is the New York Times bestselling author of more than forty books. Lee and his wife, Leslie, have two adult children and live in Houston.  In his newest book, Is God Real?: Exploring the Ultimate Question of Life, Lee gives a rational exploration of the proof of God's existence.  Lean in and listen as Lee and I discuss:  What Lee found surprising in his research for this book Two big objections people have to God's existence (and the reasoned answers we find in research to those) How we can better understand the hiddenness of God Encouraging trends among sometimes-discouraging statistics around faith  Favorite quotes: “I am finding that physics, cosmology, the origin of the universe, and even genetics is putting powerfully towards the truth of scripture.” “Sometimes we think we are open to encountering or investigating God when in reality we hold back.” “God he has to walk a fine line. He has to make himself apparent so that we can find him if we seek him but also he has to remain hidden to some degree otherwise he overwhelms us and it takes away our free choice.” “We need to be ready to give an answer to anyone that asks about the hope we have.” “Our children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren are going to be challenged on their faith in a way that other generations have not been and so we need to prepare ourselves so we can help prepare them to be able to know not just what we believe but why we believe it.” Coaching this week:  Secret for Not Having to Rely on Self Discipline  (27:13) Links to great things we discussed:  Lee Strobel Website Lee Strobel Instagram Lee Strobel Twitter Strobel Center Is God Real?: Exploring the Ultimate Question of Life Gloria - The Shadows of Knight A Case for Christ Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity Only Murders in the Building I Thank God - JWLKRS Worship feat. Blake Wiggins and Ryan Ellis | Housefires Egg Cooker Alli's Internship Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Do you lie awake at night thinking about how you are probably messing up your kids?Is your mind swimming with all the places you must go and things you need to do with and for your kids?Or how you used to be a certain kind of person and enjoy different things, but now you aren't sure who you are after having kids? Well, you aren't alone.That's why I'm so grateful a good friend, fellow entrepreneur, and author has written a book to help you throw off the guilt and strip away the myths you've believed about motherhood. Alli Worthington has been a longtime favorite of the podcast and for me, a far-off older sister who has led the way in many things. Her book, Remaining You While Raising Them, offers you a new way to think--about your kids, yourself, and being the mom you've always wanted to be.Connect with Alli:WebsiteBookBook with Janay hereLooking for an episode playlist for your Enneagram Type?Get more information about this free guide here!Meet the Collective here!Connect with Amy: IG Website

Today's conversation with Alli will encourage you as a woman and mom. We cover so much as we discuss her latest book Remaining You While Raising Them. Here is a peek at what we discuss:managing the invisible load as momsbalancing the demands of all we're called to lowering expectations in motherhoodour highest calling as women 6 mental health essentials for modern momsPLUS MORE!Alli Worthington is a best-selling author of five books including Remaining You While Raising Them, Standing Strong ,  The Year of Living Happy , Fierce Faith, and Breaking Busy. She is an in-demand speaker who spends her days helping women as a life and business coach. She is the co-founder of Called Creatives and the founder of The Coach School, guiding women in developing their God-given callings. Her goal is to help women delight in the life God created them to live with encouragement and practical tools to live happier, less busy, and with a fierce faith in the Lord. Alli's no-nonsense, guilt-free take on life, family, and balance led to appearances on The Today Show and Good Morning America. And her down-to-earth, practical teaching style has given her to the opportunity to speak at some of the nation's biggest events and churches all over the country.  Alli, her husband, Mark, and their five sons live outside of Nashville, TN with a very pampered golden retriever. You can find her on her weekly podcast,  The Alli Worthington Show.www.alliworthington.comConnect on Instagram: @alliworthingtonGet your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here!SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss future episodes like this one! And if you haven't already, would you take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple?! I love hearing what you're taking away from each episode.Want to connect?!Tag the show on Instagram so we can see what you're listening to!Connect with Cason here

How can I know if my boundaries are healthy? Is it okay to have boundaries in the first place? I know I need boundaries, but where and how do I start?  Do these questions sound familiar?  As women, we have so many questions about boundaries- what they are, how we put them in place, and if it is selfish to have them- and this episode is here to help!  Today's show features some of the best advice I've ever received from experts on boundaries. I wanted to share it all with you, all in one place.  Boundaries are there to help you (and the people you love!) thrive, and by the end of this show, you'll see how they do just that! Join us as we learn about:  Why boundaries are more than a good idea (because they're God's idea!) with Lysa TerKeurst  The difference between being approachable and being accessible with Sasha Shillcutt How to spot toxicity in others (and in our ourselves) with Gary Thomas Favorite quotes: “Boundaries are not just a good idea. They are God's idea. He established the foundations of the world using boundaries. ” “Where there is chaos there is usually a lack of boundaries and a need for more intentional boundaries or healthy boundaries to be put in place.” “A boundary without a consequence is nothing but a bad suggestion.”  “If you don't have boundaries in your life, someone will have them for you.” “We want to be women who are approachable. It doesn't mean we have to be women who are always accessible.” “I walk away from toxic people not to go binge Netflix. I walk away to invest with reliable people. I walk from toxic relationships into healthy relationships.” Coaching this week:  Assume Positive Intent  (33:40) Links to great things we discussed:  Lysa TerKeurst Website Lysa TerKeurst Instagram Good Boundaries and Goodbyes: Loving Others Without Losing the Best of Who You Are Sasha Shillcutt Website Sasha Shillcutt Instagram Gary Thomas Website Gary Thomas Instagram When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People A Haunting in Venice Only Murders in the Building A1A - Jimmy Buffett Beaded Stretch Bracelet Set 5pc - Universal Thread™ Gold Remaining You While Raising Them Alli's Internship Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli https://www.alliworthington.com/podcast

Friendship is not always easy. This is true for all phases of life, but especially as adults!  How do we, as grown-ups, do friendship well? Where is this “village” of friends we've all heard so much about? What does it look like when friendships are healthy?  If you've ever asked questions like these or struggled with friendship (and haven't we all?!), today's episode is for you! I have pulled together some of my favorite conversations on friendship to bring you the best of friendship today.  Whether you are starting over in a new place or you've had the same handful of friends for years, these insights will benefit friendships in all different stages! Lean in close as we talk about :  Why it really is okay (and even good) for friendships to have different levels of depth with Laura Tremaine Building your village with Jennie Allen The difference between self-preservation and good boundaries with Andi Andrew Favorite quotes: “We have so many ideas of what women's friendships should be. You need to have people that are bringing different things to the table. It is not all heart to hearts and margaritas.” “When we expect to disappoint people and we expect them to disappoint us there is a lot more grace in the world to mess up and work it out.” “Everything about friendship is awkward. There is no getting around it. In that awkwardness has been the richest part of life.” “Boundaries are about valuing ourselves and others, so when we practice healthy boundaries we are empowered to build healthy relationships that are grounded in love.”  Coaching this week:  How you present yourself to the world and why it matters. (30:28) Links to great things we discussed:  Remaining You While Raising Them Alli's Internship Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli https://alliworthington.com/podcast

What is the secret to real self-care? How can we move from self-care to soul care?  If you're feeling burned out or overwhelmed, or maybe you're just going through the motions, this episode is for you!  Today's show features one of my favorite chapters from my newest book, Remaining You While Raising Them: The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood, and it's all about one magic question that will change how you care for yourself.  If you are not a mom or are not actively in your mothering years, I hope you'll stick around! The magic question we are talking about today is something that will help you in every season of life.  Join me for this chapter to hear:  Why so many women struggle with what it looks like to take care of ourselves One magic question you can ask to help you care for yourself in a practical way A modification to the magic question if you find it hard to answer (most women do, especially at first!) Six things to consider when you're deciding if someone's opinion has merit in your life The permission slip you may need to have your needs met Favorite quotes: “Slacker parenting” was my tongue-in-cheek way of saying that parents have permission to focus on the majors, not the minors. Not every little thing has to be perfect.” “We do not have to play by anyone else's rules or live up to their expectations.” “Our biggest issue is asking ourselves what we need.” “As we mother our children, we need to learn to mother ourselves too.” “My relationship with God is the most fulfilling thing in my life. My family brings me deep joy and happiness but my relationship with God gives my life meaning and purpose.” “Asking “What do I need right now?” is a smart first step in getting your needs met.” “The magic question will not only help you survive motherhood, it will also help you thrive in light of the promise that God sees your needs and supplies them.” Coaching this week:  How to shift your mindset for perspective and freedom. (28:23) Links to great things we discussed:  Remaining You While Raising Them The Coach School The Coach School Instagram 3 Secrets to Become a Successful Coach Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli https://www.alliworthington.com  

Hey friend! Have you ever wondered if your past is too much for God to use you? What can He do with all of the ways we struggle? Have you ever bargained or wrestled with God?  One of my favorite guests (and fan-favorite!) Max Lucado is here to talk with us about it all today.  Called “America's Pastor” by Christianity Today, Max is the bestselling author of 45 books and counting. He is a pastor and speaker who says he “writes books for people who don't read books.” Max is a father of three, grandfather of two, and he lives with his wife in San Antonio.  In his newest book, God Never Gives Up on You: What Jacob's Story Teaches Us About Grace, Mercy, and God's Relentless Love, Max examines the life of Jacob in Scripture, how God loved and pursued Jacob, and what that means for us.  Join Max and I for a great conversation as we talk about:  Where he gets his  book ideas Why there aren't as many books about Jacob as there are about biblical heroes like Daniel and David How to discern when our understanding of God has become too small Why Max connects with and treasures the story of Jacob God's faithfulness to his people, no matter what You'll also love hearing my chat with Max about how to have hope in a divided world. Check it out here. Favorite quotes: “In the story of Jacob he is hot and cold, in and out, weak, and then he's strong. He has dreams and then he wrestles with God. Then he falls and flops. It is every person's story.” “Jacob's relationship is a transactional relationship with God. You do this. I'll do that. That really strikes home with many of us.” “All of us go through some negotiation or transactional relationship with God.” “It is okay to wrestle with these things. Ultimately there is one authority and it is not you or me.” “Be kind to yourself. God hasn't given up on you. Don't give up on yourself.” Coaching this week:  Three truths about business you won't find anywhere else on the internet.  (31:40) Links to great things we discussed:  Max Lucado Website God Never Gives Up on You: What Jacob's Story Teaches Us About Grace, Mercy, and God's Relentless Love These Days - Jackson Browne The Chosen 1883 1923 PXG Golf Irons The Wino and I Know - Jimmy Buffett Migration - Jimmy Buffett The Coach School The Coach School Instagram 3 Secrets to Become a Successful Coach Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli https://www.alliworthington.com  

In a recent survey, 3,000 people were asked, “Do you feel like you are living up to your full potential?” I was shocked to find out that 96% of them said no! How did we get here, and how can we change that?  My friend Jon Acuff and I had a great conversation all about our potential: what “potential” refers to, how we can reach it, and some pitfalls to avoid along the way. If you want to close the gap between your dreams and your reality without causing yourself to burn out in the process, this conversation is for you!!  Jon is one of INC's Top 100 Leadership Speakers and the New York Times bestselling author of nine books, including his most recent, All It Takes Is a Goal: The 3-Step Plan to Ditch Regret and Tap Into Your Massive Potential. He's a husband and dad to two teenage girls, living outside Nashville.  Lean in and listen as Jon and I discuss:  How to get around the massive barrier between you and what you want to do? (Jon calls this barrier “the vision wall”) The difference between a high performer and a high achiever A fun tool that creates gratitude, teaches the superpower of self-awareness and will help you be present The only reason people leave their comfort zones The connection between personal responsibility and potential Jon's last visit to the show was equally amazing, especially for parents of teens. The things we believed as teenagers can be so impactful. It is so encouraging to think about how the teens in our lives can learn to create new thoughts that lead to actions and even better results. Be sure to listen in to find out how! Favorite quotes: “You should dream but when your dream is divorced from reality it doesn't end in a healthy marriage.” “Excellence is boring.” “Potential is the gap between your vision and your reality.”  “You're the CEO of your actions, not the CEO of your outcomes. Focus on those actions.” “The Best Moments list starts to teach you about what you want in the future. The list reflects your past, informs your present, and prepares your future.” “The only reason people leave the comfort zone is because what's on the outside is better than what's on the inside.”  “The harder the challenge, the kinder the words.” Coaching this week:  Automatic thoughts that can stop you from starting a business and how to battle them. (45:14) Links to great things we discussed:  Jon Acuff Website Jon Acuff Instagram All It Takes Is a Goal: The 3-Step Plan to Ditch Regret and Tap Into Your Massive Potential Homesick - Noah Kahan Busy Child - The Crystal Method The Grand Tour  BritBox Bose Headphones Leuchtturm Notebooks PowerSheets The Coach School The Coach School Instagram 3 Secrets to Become a Successful Coach Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli https://www.alliworthington.com  

Hey friend! Worry seems to be a routine part of life these days. As parents, it feels like we worry non-stop even though we don't want our kids to worry. Is it even possible to reduce that anxiety?  My friend Sissy Goff has written amazing resources on raising worry-free kids, but her newest book, The Worry-Free Parent: Living in Confidence So Your Kids Can Too, is a resource for grown-ups.  What we do with our worry as parents impacts our kids more than we know, and that's why Sissy and I went all in, both in this conversation and in our recent books. This conversation is too important not to!  Sissy is the author of multiple books and co-host of The Raising Boys and Girls podcast. She is a counselor who works with kids and their families in Nashville.  Join Sissy and I as we talk about:  Why this was the right book for Sissy to write, both as an author and as a therapist Best practices you can use if you find yourself struggling with anxiety, especially as a mom Five ways parents tend to respond to anxiety in our kids One common denominator Sissy sees in people of all ages who deal with anxiety How being hard on ourselves impacts our kids  Sissy's advice for parents of perfectionists And after living through a pandemic, we are all uncertain, anxious and even a little bit cranky about things going back to normal. As adults, we have a lifetime of practice building coping strategies that work for our individual personalities and lifestyles. But what about our kids?  Don't miss our previous conversation about the state of our kids in a post-pandemic world and how we can better support them. Favorite quotes: “Anxious parents raise anxious children.” “Anxiety spreads by the way we respond.” “Be present in the moment rather than focused on the only time you have left.” “Right now even more concerning is that parents feel like failures more than ever before.” “The way we  talk to ourselves is going to spill over onto others.” “You need to fail in front of your kids and laugh at yourself when you do it.” Coaching this week:  The Stages of Delegation  (37:09) Links to great things we discussed:  Sissy Goff Website Sissy Goff Instagram The Worry-Free Parent: Living in Confidence So Your Kids Can Too Goodness of God - Cece Winans Tom Lake The Bear K. McCarthy Meg 2 New York State of Mind - Billy Joel Empire State of Mind - Jay-Z Welcome to New York - Taylor Swift Ciate Dewy Blush The Coach School The Coach School Instagram 3 Secrets to Become a Successful Coach Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli www.alliworthington.com  

I absolutely loved this conversation with Alli Worthington. We get so real about the toxic traps all around and how to stay sane as a parent. From "parenting book trauma" to bad advice about friendships, we've got you covered. You'll learn practical tips & fascinating research from Alli's new book, Remaining You While Raising Them. Alli's a business owner, podcast host, and the mom of 6 kids. Here's what we cover: 1. The #1 source of mom guilt 2. The most important question to ask yourself each day 3. How parenting failures actually help kids 4. The surprising research on which relationships are happiest 5. Which friends to keep, and which ones to release Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here. Do you have questions for Dr. Alison?⁠ Leave them here. Want to receive free bonus content? ⁠⁠Sign up for my free weekly email here. Thanks to our sponsors: Go to ⁠www.organifi.com/bestofyou⁠ today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today. Sleep deeply and wake gently with Hatch Restore - go to hatch.co/bestofyou to get $20 off and free shipping! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BESTOFYOU and get on your way to being your best self. Go to www.simplemodern.com/bestofyou and by sharing your email you'll get a unique discount code just for you or bundle and save for back to school. This should be your go to brand for your family. Related Episodes: Episode 66: The Truth About Anxiety & How to Become a Worry Free Parent with Sissy Goff Episode 67: The Link Between Faith & Emotional Healing—Gen Z, College Life, & A Hidden Search for Meaning Episode 6: Do I Really Have an Inner Child? What It Means to Reparent Yourself Episode 65: Vulnerability, Parenting, and Letting Go of Control—Inside A Guy's Perspective With Our Friends From Dadville Music by Andy Luiten Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.

You may have seen her on Good Morning America or the Today Show. In a candid chat with Alli Worthington, a renowned speaker, business coach, and a mother of five sons and one stepdaughter, we tackle the realities of life as a mom. Alli's refreshing perspective on embracing imperfections and the power of resilience offers a beacon of hope to mothers everywhere. Her latest book, Remaining You While Raising Them, guides this enlightening discussion about the art of confident motherhood–whether your child is five or 55!   We dive into the truth behind the guilt attached to taking time for ourselves and the importance of modeling emotional, relational, and spiritual health to our kids. Plus, we discuss the crucial role healthy friendships play in our emotional and spiritual well-being.   So, if you're feeling overwhelmed or simply need reassurance on this wild ride, this episode is for you. Stay tuned till the end for a special surprise - we're doing a giveaway of Alli's book, an opportunity you don't want to miss!   Xo, Donna   Resources: If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith or Christianity, you'll want a copy of my book, Seek: A Woman's Guide to Meeting God. It's a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to be more confident in their faith.   Connect with Donna Instagram: @donnaajones Website: www.donnajones.org  Twitter:@donnajonesspeak   Connect with Alli :  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliworthington/  Website: https://alliworthington.com/ Pick up a copy of Alli's book on Amazon   Donna's speaking schedule: https://donnajones.org/events/ For a copy of “15 Things, Jesus Would Say to You if You Met Him for Coffee,” go to https://www.donnajones.org/blog  Pick up a copy of Donna's book : Seek: A Woman's Guide to Meeting God on Amazon

Hey hey! We've all had times when we wanted to quit, but why do some people lean in and stick with it when others check out? The answer to that question may surprise you!  My friend Bianca Juarez Olthoff wrote the book on grit and resilience, and we had a fantastic conversation about just that. What she learned while writing this book is both fascinating and encouraging, and I can't wait for you to hear it! Bianca is a Bible teacher, host of the “We're Going There” podcast, and author of three books, including her newest, Grit Don't Quit: Developing Resilience and Faith When Giving Up Isn't an Option. She is passionate about helping people live counter-culturally and significantly.  Bianca and I don't hold back today!  Lean in and listen as we discuss:  The lost art of perseverance in a world where most things are easy and fast Encouragement (and a permission slip!) for when you feel behind 3 key elements of resilience (the best news: these are 3 things we can learn and practice) 3 people you should meet with before you decide to quit anything What kills our grit (and how to protect it)   Why our thought lives matter more than we know And don't miss Bianca's challenge results in the P. S. at the end of the show notes! Favorite quotes: “The best things in life will cost you the most and take you the longest.” “Keep going! Just because it is hard doesn't mean you're not supposed to do it. Good things are hard.” “There are three key elements to people who are resilient and they are learnable and actionable.”  “Can you find a purpose for this season and make the most of it? Those are the people that are the grittiest and successful.” “Our mind matters so let's make sure we are mindful of what we are thinking.” "Bet on yourself and invest in yourself. It is the one investment that is going to pay you back 100 times and you can't lose." Coaching this week:  What is the best investment you can make in your business?  (34:43) Links to great things we discussed:  Bianca Juarez Olthoff Website Bianca Juarez Olthoff Instagram Grit Don't Quit: Developing Resilience and Faith When Giving Up Isn't an Option The Coach School The Coach School Instagram You Will Be Saved - Elevation Rhythm The Count of Monte Cristo Stephen Curry: Underrated Quarterback Noni Glow Face Oil Tumeric Glow Moisturizer  3 Secrets to Become a Successful Coach Lost Discovery Cove Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli P.S. Face Oil Challenge results: After a week of trials, the surprise results are in and Bianca isn't using face oil anymore! Stay tuned for more of my favorite recommendations in each episode of the show. https://www.alliworthington.com  

Hey friend! Have you ever struggled to tell the difference between making sure your needs are met and being selfish? Is there a difference? Lean in – today's conversation is for you!  As we continue to talk about Remaining You While Raising Them and the secret art of confident motherhood, I couldn't miss the chance to bring you a replay of a conversation I got to have last fall with a friend who is a pro on boundaries and showing up to your life with the best of yourself. You'll discover how to set boundaries with care and compassion.  My friend Dr. Alison Cook is a Boston-based psychologist and author of two books, Boundaries for Your Soul and The Best of You.  She is a wife and mom to two adult children, and she specializes in bringing faith and psychology together for real change in people's lives.  Join Alison and I for this conversation as we talk about:  How to find the healthy middle between never thinking of ourselves and only thinking of ourselves  Some commonly used (and misunderstood!) Scriptures that keep women playing small  Signs to look for when women give up on parts of themselves (and how to find our way back)  What it costs our loved ones when we shrink ourselves  Why noticing and naming struggles we see in ourselves is so essential to becoming whole Favorite quotes: “You can trust God and still feel anxious, overwhelmed, lonely, and broken inside.” “When I hide myself, make myself invisible, or play like a doormat it is not only bad for me, I'm not bringing the best of who I am to the people I love.” “When I'm really being my true self , when I'm aligned with myself, I'm empowering  other people which is what helps them heal and become who they really need to be.” “We are worth so much more than numbing through all the various ways we can check out. God wants so much more for us.” “When women are healthy we change the world.” Coaching this week:  What is the biggest mistake people make when starting a new project?  (41:41) Links to great things we discussed:  Alison Cook Website Alison Cook Instagram Alison Cook Facebook Boundaries for Your Soul The Best of You Easy on Me - Adele Abbott Elementary Armchair Expert Podcast Smartless Podcast Being Known Podcast The Ragamuffin Gospel Ruthless Trust Mattress Pads for Camping The Bear Christ Be In My Heart - Sam McCabe & Kristene DiMarco Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli https://www.alliworthington.com    

Ask yourself the question: are you enjoying motherhood or are you just trying to survive?Of course you love your kids and there are wonderful parts of motherhood.But modern motherhood is too often wrapped up in unrealistic expectations, mental overload, comparison, and guilt. Every parenting book and social media account gives you a list of things you need to do if you want to be a good mom.It's no wonder mothers are increasingly reporting being burnt out and overwhelmed!It's time to let go of the myths of what a good mom needs to look like, start embracing your own style of motherhood, and make time for yourself along the way.In this episode, Jordan talks with author Alli Worthington about her new book “Remaining You While Raising Them.” Together they walk through research-based suggestions for every mom to protect her spiritual, emotional, and physical health while raising children.You'll learn:What a national survey of moms can teach us about “mom guilt”Why modern motherhood is broken and is breaking womenTips for not losing your identity in your mothering roleWhy motherhood is less about what you do and more about who you areSix simple mental health essentials for every momThe importance of discovering your own mothering styleWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out the links mentioned in this episode:Alli's book: Remaining You While Raising ThemAlli's websiteAlli's IG: @alliworthingtonJordan's book: Embrace Your Almost

Hey hey! Have you lost yourself in the demands of motherhood? Have you wondered if it's possible to care for yourself well in the midst of a full life?  Today's show is a special one, featuring the first two chapters of my newest book, Remaining You While Raising Them: The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood. This is not a parenting book about your children- those books are already out there! This is a motherhood book, and it's about you. I wrote Remaining You While Raising Them to help women find freedom from the heavy weight of modern motherhood. I can't give you a step-by-step plan to raise perfect children (an impossible dream!), but I can help you thrive as a happier, healthier mom.  Listen in on these audio chapters to hear:  One thing that bonds all moms together (besides our fierce love for our children) Personal stories from my own motherhood journey with five sons The shocking truth about the greatest gift we can give our kids Why motherhood is not just about what you do, but who you are (and what your kids will remember) Favorite quotes: “I had no idea motherhood would be my greatest joy and also the hardest thing I would ever do. I wasn't prepared for how motherhood would change my life, and I certainly wasn't prepared for how it would change me.” “Motherhood is harder, messier, crazier, and more amazing than anything we could have imagined.” “Modern motherhood may be broken, but we don't have to let it break us anymore.” “Being the best mother you can be starts with learning to mother yourself.” “The greatest gift I can give my kids is to be an emotionally healthy mom and to model the way for them.” “A mother's emotional health (her spiritual, mental, and relational health) is the most important legacy she can give her children.” “Motherhood isn't about what you do, it's about who you are.” Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli https://alliworthington.com/remaining-you-while-raising-them

AWESOME AUGUST continues with Alli Worthington! If you've ever wrestled with mom guilt or felt unfulfilled in your role as a mom, you are not alone. Being a mom can sap your strength, but what if you had a superpower to tap into? Alli Worthington is here to share her latest book, Remaining You While Raising Them: The secret art of confident motherhood. In today's conversation, you'll learn and laugh about... 2:11 You almost killed your son with pesto... 4:09 Why motherhood is harder than most people expect 8:48 Balancing business and family 14:05 How to work at home but still feel available to our kids 15:55 The magic question: What do you need right now? 22:19 Why making our kids our top priority is not Biblical 26:16 Seeking out knowledge is a sign of a good mom 28:26 The power of one percent a day Alli Worthington is a speaker, author, podcaster, and life and business coach. She's known for helping women reach their dreams in business and life. Her guilt-free take on business, family, and balance has led to multiple appearances on The Today Show and Good Morning America. She and her husband Mark have five sons. To learn more about Alli, visit her website alliworthington.com Learn more about Alli Worthington's book, Remaining You While Raising Them. Take the Superpower Quiz on Alli's website alliworthington.com Need to find your happy place again as a mom? Check out Arlene's book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here. Subscribe to Arlene's free email list for a monthly resource to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome

Finding Our Identity in Christ as Mothers with Special Guest Alli Worthington (Part 2)   This time of year, when our children are going to school can be hard for so many moms.  Whether it's kindergarten, college, or somewhere in between, we tend to find ourselves in a place of questioning our identity when our kids aren't with us.  I invited my friend Alli Worthington on the show to talk about it as she shares some insight from her new book, Remaining You While Raising Them: The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood.   Alli Worthington, known for her straight-talking encouragement and practical tools that help women reach their dreams in business and life, is the author of five books including The Year of Living Happy, Fierce Faith, Breaking Busy and her latest Remaining You While Raising Them. She is a speaker, podcaster, and life and business coach who launched Called Creatives, a cohort of women speakers and writers. Her guilt-free take on business, family, and balance has led to multiple appearances on The TODAY Show and Good Morning America. Alli lives with her husband, Mark, and their five sons outside of Nashville with the only golden retriever who refuses to retrieve. Find out more about Alli at  www.AlliWorthington.com  and follow her on Instagram: @AlliWorthington     Hey friends, welcome to the Hearing Jesus Podcast.   Do you sometimes doubt if you are truly hearing God's voice or if it's really your own? Do you wonder how you can know the difference? Do you struggle to feel confident in your relationship with God and what He says in his word? Do you sometimes feel stagnant or like you hit a wall in your spiritual life?   Hey, I'm your host, Rachael Groll: missionary, author, pastor, and life coach. And I have been there. I, too, was doubting God's voice in my own life. I, too, felt insecure about the things I thought God might be calling me to do. I wanted to make a difference in the world and be obedient to what God was calling me to do, but I wasn't quite sure how to figure out what exactly that was. I kept telling myself that I was wasting time trying to figure it out or waiting for Him to show me. Or that I wasn't qualified to do the things I thought He might be telling me to do.   The answer for me was found in the pages of the Bible, as I learned how to understand what it was actually saying. If you are ready to grow in your faith and to step confidently into the calling God has for you, then join me as we dig deep into God's word so you can learn to live out your faith in your everyday life.   Friend, you are loved, you are cherished, and you are His.   The Hearing Jesus Podcast will encourage and equip you to step into the calling God has for your life, living out your faith in the everyday. Together we will break down walls that keep us from growing spiritually. We will dig deep into our Bibles to understand and connect the Scriptures to our lives. We will boldly obey what God calls us to do, walking through doors that only He can open.   Join me for your daily dose of faith, honesty, and prayer.     Learn -> https://shehears.org Shop -> https://shehears.org/resources Connect -> rachael@shehears.org Community-> https://www.facebook.com/groups/743928930315696/ Instagram-> https://www.instagram.com/she_hears/ Need to chat one on one? Snag a private session with Rachael: https://calendly.com/shehears  Purchase the She Hears: Learning to Listen to Jesus Bible Study : https://shehears.org/resources   In this six-week study from the Book of John, Rachael Groll takes you on an in-depth exploration into the lives of six women Jesus knew. Women often deal with feelings of insecurity and unworthiness, yet the lives of these women show that Jesus values us, wants a relationship with us, and can use us to further His kingdom. In her warm, conversational style, Rachael ties together her life experience, knowledge of the Scriptures, and her compassion for women to encourage us and enable us to become the women God has called us to be.   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Hi Friend! In today's special interview with Alli Worthington we discuss all things motherhood. Alli's new book, Remaining You While Raising Them just dropped and I had ALLLLLL the questions. Alli is a mom of 5 boys and I couldn't wait to pick her brain on trusting God in this season, tactical tips on raising kids in a fallen world, and so much more. If you are a mama (or want to become one), lean in. So much gold in this conversation. I pray it blesses you! Xo, Stef   Snag Alli's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Remaining-You-While-Raising-Them-ebook/dp/B0BN1BVX5Y Alli's Website: https://alliworthington.com/   SIGN UP FOR THE PROFITABLE PODCAST BOOTCAMP: Learn to grow your show and make money from your podcast! Mon Aug 14'th- Fri Aug 18'th 11AM MST -> https://stefaniegass.com/bootcamp   Next Steps: Watch the Free Workshop: www.podcastforgrowth.com Join the Stefanie Gass School: www.stefaniegass.com/school Grab Your Freebies: www.stefaniegass.com Join the FB Community: www.stefgasscommunity.com   >  

Finding Our Identity in Christ as Mothers with Special Guest Alli Worthington (Part 1)   This time of year, when our children are going to school can be hard for so many moms.  Whether it's kindergarten, college, or somewhere in between, we tend to find ourselves in a place of questioning our identity when our kids aren't with us.  I invited my friend Alli Worthington on the show to talk about it as she shares some insight from her new book, Remaining You While Raising Them: The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood.   Alli Worthington, known for her straight-talking encouragement and practical tools that help women reach their dreams in business and life, is the author of five books including The Year of Living Happy, Fierce Faith, Breaking Busy and her latest Remaining You While Raising Them. She is a speaker, podcaster, and life and business coach who launched Called Creatives, a cohort of women speakers and writers. Her guilt-free take on business, family, and balance has led to multiple appearances on The TODAY Show and Good Morning America. Alli lives with her husband, Mark, and their five sons outside of Nashville with the only golden retriever who refuses to retrieve. Find out more about Alli at  www.AlliWorthington.com  and follow her on   Hey friends, welcome to the Hearing Jesus Podcast.   Do you sometimes doubt if you are truly hearing God's voice or if it's really your own? Do you wonder how you can know the difference? Do you struggle to feel confident in your relationship with God and what He says in his word? Do you sometimes feel stagnant or like you hit a wall in your spiritual life?   Hey, I'm your host, Rachael Groll: missionary, author, pastor, and life coach. And I have been there. I, too, was doubting God's voice in my own life. I, too, felt insecure about the things I thought God might be calling me to do. I wanted to make a difference in the world and be obedient to what God was calling me to do, but I wasn't quite sure how to figure out what exactly that was. I kept telling myself that I was wasting time trying to figure it out or waiting for Him to show me. Or that I wasn't qualified to do the things I thought He might be telling me to do.   The answer for me was found in the pages of the Bible, as I learned how to understand what it was actually saying. If you are ready to grow in your faith and to step confidently into the calling God has for you, then join me as we dig deep into God's word so you can learn to live out your faith in your everyday life.   Friend, you are loved, you are cherished, and you are His.   The Hearing Jesus Podcast will encourage and equip you to step into the calling God has for your life, living out your faith in the everyday. Together we will break down walls that keep us from growing spiritually. We will dig deep into our Bibles to understand and connect the Scriptures to our lives. We will boldly obey what God calls us to do, walking through doors that only He can open.   Join me for your daily dose of faith, honesty, and prayer.     Learn -> https://shehears.org Shop -> https://shehears.org/resources Connect -> rachael@shehears.org Community-> https://www.facebook.com/groups/743928930315696/ Instagram-> https://www.instagram.com/she_hears/ Need to chat one on one? Snag a private session with Rachael: https://calendly.com/shehears  Purchase the She Hears: Learning to Listen to Jesus Bible Study : https://shehears.org/resources   In this six-week study from the Book of John, Rachael Groll takes you on an in-depth exploration into the lives of six women Jesus knew. Women often deal with feelings of insecurity and unworthiness, yet the lives of these women show that Jesus values us, wants a relationship with us, and can use us to further His kingdom. In her warm, conversational style, Rachael ties together her life experience, knowledge of the Scriptures, and her compassion for women to encourage us and enable us to become the women God has called us to be.       Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Welcome to Episode 82 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! Today I'm so excited to welcome my mentor and friend, Alli Worthington, back to the podcast.⁠ (You can listen to Episode 9: Standing Strong with Alli here.) ⁠ This time, we're chatting all about her new book, ⁠Remaining You While Raising Them.* ⁠ We talk about how modern motherhood is broken, mom guilt, the greatest gift a mom can give her kids, and more. Some of the resources we mention in this episode include: ⁠Remaining You While Raising Them*⁠ ⁠Happier Hour by Cassie Holmes, PhD*⁠ ⁠Epionce Daily Shield Tinted SPF 50 Moisturizer*⁠ You can connect with Alli through: ⁠alliworthington.com⁠, where you can take her "What's Your Superpower?" Quiz ⁠Instagram @alliworthington⁠ ⁠The Alli Worthington Show⁠ Just a reminder that you can connect with me via: ⁠⁠Instagram: @andreafortenberry⁠⁠ ⁠⁠My website: andreafortenberry.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Subscribe to my monthly magazine, Restore.⁠⁠ Issues will hit your inbox the first Friday of every month. *Affiliate Link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andreafortenberry/support

"The magic of motherhood is in who you are, not what you do". Just one snippet of the sage, empowering advice from today's guest, Alli Worthington, author of "Remaining You While Raising Them". Ever felt like you've given the essence of yourself away, wondering where your zest for life went after you became a mom? As you pour yourself out to meet the needs of your family, what about your own desires and longings? What's your own mothering style? Just as no two humans are alike, no two mothers are exactly alike either. Alli's messages will encourage and help you to find your way back to who you are as you nurture your dear children. If you're a dad, do the mom in your life a big favour and tune in. Finding your way to emotional health is one of the surest ways to help set your kids up for an emotionally healthy future.

Do you ever feel like you're constantly searching for the perfect way to mother your children? Does it seem like no matter how hard you try, you can't find a one-size-fits-all approach that works for you and each of your children? It's frustrating, isn't it? The truth is, there is no book (including the Bible) that is perfectly tailored to teach you how to parent each of your children. Yes, there are guiding principles, but learning to ask the question, “What do I need right now?” and “What does my child need?” will help you be the best mother you can be today. My special guest is Alli Worthington Meet Alli Worthington, mother of five boys and successful entrepreneur. Despite facing financial lows and everyday challenges of motherhood, Alli managed to build her business on a broken laptop, $42, relentless determination, and a lot of prayer. Juggling the care of her children and the cultivation of her budding business, Alli has mastered the question, “What do I need right now?” Alli began following Jesus later in life, which has provided keen insights into the intersection of faith, culture, and motherhood,  In this episode, you will be able to: Discover impactful practices to harmonize your work-life and family responsibilities without compromising on any. Grasp the importance of prioritizing your emotional health and integrating self-care practices into your routine as a Christian mother. Confront societal and cultural expectations imposed on mothers, thereby aiding you in how to best serve and delegate in your role as mother. Gain insights into nurturing emotionally secure and responsible children able to face the world with resilience. Show Notes cont. Resources Mentioned: Visit graceenoughpodcast.com/jokes to download 10 Lunch Box Jokes for Your Christian Kids, Tweens and Teens for FREE. Check out Alli Worthington's book, Remaining You While Raising Them for insights and advice on motherhood. Complete Alli's What's Your Secret Super Power Quiz JOIN Come be a part of the Grace Enough Gang http://eepurl.com/gidRnD Follow Grace Enough on IG: https://www.instagram.com/graceenoughpodcast_amber/ Follow Grace Enough: https://www.facebook.com/graceenoughpodcast www.graceenoughpodcast.com Become a Grace Enough supporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tomorrow is the big day! My newest book, Remaining You While Raising Them, releases into the world, and I can't wait for it to be in your hands!  To celebrate, my friend Phoebe Barron is here to turn the tables and interview me! Phoebe is the mental health consultant on Remaining You While Raising Them. She is a licensed counselor and counseling professor. She speaks to churches about emotional health and lives in Oklahoma with her husband, three kids, and fluffy golden doodle.  I'm thrilled for you to hear some of her perspectives firsthand (you know, I couldn't resist sneaking in a few questions of my own!).  Join Phoebe and I as we discuss:  The single biggest driver of mom guilt (secret: it's not your mom or your MIL) Why having a mother who models caring for herself and her needs is so important to our daughters (and our sons!) One magic question that keeps “taking care of mom” from becoming just another thing on your to-do list How trusting your gut and doing what's best for your family are backed by research  My ultimate goal for writing THIS book Favorite quotes: “When I asked about mom guilt almost all women said they had mom guilt but the single biggest driver was social media.” “The most important thing we can do to be good moms is to make sure that we are as emotionally healthy as possible.” “Taking care of ourselves emotionally is the most selfless thing we can do for our families.” “Getting in the habit of saying what do I need right now is the ultimate self-care.” “There are a few ways of really screwing parenting up. There are a ton of ways of getting it good enough and there are no ways of getting it perfect.” “Our job is to model health to our children, discipline our children, and give them discipline but most of all to love our children. If we do those things our kids are going to be just fine.”  Links to great things we discussed:  Remaining You While Raising Them Oppenheimer I've Witnessed It- Passion and Melodie Malone The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli https://www.alliworthtington.com

I met author Alli Worthington over a decade ago when we were both in the mommy blogging world, and I've long looked up to her as an entreprenuer and innovator in the online space. And while I was a mommy blogger back then who didn't write much about motherhood, Alli was creating conferences, writing books, and raising FIVE boys and a stepdaughter.  So of course with that kind of expertise, I am excited to share this conversation about motherhood that's aimed at the MOTHER. Alli's latest book Remaining You While Raising Them is the opposite of an instruction manual for parenting, which is what makes it so refreshing.  In this episode, Alli and I talk about mom guilt, real self care, and the different ways social media and the likes can make us feel like we're not measuring up. We also talk about our identities as mothers, the magic question Alli wants women to get in the habit of asking themselves, and why it's important to allow our kids to see us get angry sometimes. Learn more about Alli Worthington  Buy Remaining You While Raising Them Alli Worthington is known for her straight-talking encouragement and practical tools that help women reach their dreams in business and life. She is a speaker, podcaster, author, and life and business coach who launched Called Creatives, a cohort of women speakers and writers. Alli lives with her husband, Mark, and their five sons outside of Nashville with the only golden retriever who refuses to retrieve.  * SUBSCRIBE to 10 Things To Tell You so you never miss an episode! CLICK HERE for episode show notes FOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on Instagram FOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on Facebook JOIN the 10 Things To Tell You Connection Group SIGN UP for episode emails, links, and show notes JOIN the Secret Stuff Patreon BUY THE BOOK: Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. by Laura Tremaine BUY THE BOOK: The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine  

Do you feel like other moms have it all together, while you struggle silently? Are you really enjoying the journey of parenthood… or are you just trying to survive? You are not alone! You want so much to be a "good" mom. Yet, you're afraid you aren't. There's hope. You are on the right track. Alli Worthington joins Stephanie today to address the mom who is ready to live a life outside the unachievable cliche of “Supermom” – regardless of the season of life you are in. This is NOT a conversation about parenting – this is a conversation about your personal wellbeing as you navigate motherhood. It is about your own wellness, so that you can love others well. It is about embracing a healthy mom mindset. So, whether you are considering starting a family, or whether your adult children are now raising their own babies, this conversation is for you! Also, this conversation will be eye-opening to all the men who want to understand how the moms in their lives struggle to hold it all together. Do you have a sister, daughter, or wife who is a mom too? This is for you! If you've forgotten what it means to care for yourself while caring for others, this conversation is for you. If you want to feel energized by motherhood, this conversation is for you. If you constantly feel weighed down by mom guilt, this conversation is for you. If you can't stop comparing yourself to other moms, this conversation is for you. If you're looking for ways to protect your emotional, spiritual, and physical health, this conversation is for you. If you can't break the cycle of pleasing others, this conversation is for you. If you crave more meaningful relationships with your children, this conversation is for you. Alli tells us, “Drop the “good mom” myths that have been stealing your happiness. Rediscover the beautiful, joy-filled, sacred and secret art of confident motherhood.” If you're ready to rewrite the parts of motherhood that are stressful and exhausting so you can raise your little–or not-so-little–humans with a healthy mom mindset, it's time to discover the secret art of confident motherhood. MORE ABOUT “REMAINING YOU WHILE RAISING THEM” You're allowed to enjoy motherhood- and pursue it in your own unique way. Remaining You While Raising Them will give you tools and a framework you can return to over and over as you pursue a life you love while raising children you love. Alli says, “I know you want to be a wonderful mother. And you're worried you aren't. Whether you arrived at motherhood by birth, adoption, or marriage, you want to get it right. Me too. I spent too many years caught in the trap of lies that surround modern motherhood. I want more for you than that. You're worth it! This book will reassure you that you ARE worth it and give you the tools to enjoy motherhood more! Remaining You While Raising Them, may just change your life.” PREORDER TODAY FOR ALL SORTS OF BONUS CONTENT More at https://alliworthington.com/remaining-you-while-raising-them BONUS | QUESTIONS TO GO DEEPER, ON YOUR OWN OR WITH A FRIEND 1. Have you ever felt overwhelmed or guilty after reading parenting books? How did it affect your parenting approach? 2. How do you think our own emotional and spiritual health as mothers impacts our relationship with our children? 3. Have you ever felt pressure to live up to societal expectations as a mother? How did you navigate through that pressure? 4. What have been some of the challenges and joys you've experienced as your children have grown older? 5. How do you define "mom guilt" and why do you think so many mothers experience it? How can we combat mom guilt in our own lives? 6. What are some ways that we unintentionally hinder our children's development by trying to do everything for them?7. How can we find a balance between being a supportive parent and allowing our children to experience their own struggles and failures? 8. Alli and Stephanie discuss the importance of experiencing God's love and understanding in the midst of pain. Have you ever gone through a period of feeling abandoned by God? How did you work through that? 9. How can we create a safe space for our children to be honest about their own doubts, disappointments, and feelings towards God? 10. How can we model resilience and faithfulness to our children, even in the midst of challenging circumstances? ALLI WORTHINGTON SHARES HER STORY “Who doesn't love a good rags to riches story? Yep, that's how it started for me. Ten years ago, we lost everything when my husband's job came to a sudden and drastic end. That's when I got very, very serious about figuring out how to create a business on the Internet and started my own online business. I have co-founded BlissDom and BlissDom Canada, the single largest international women's small business conference in the world (now that was a mouthful!) I also co-founded and served as the CCO (Chief Creative Officer) of Blissful Media Group. And it all started when I founded the magazine for women, Blissfully Domestic. Through these major events, I've helped thousands of men and women start successful businesses online. I was a consultant and strategist who has worked with and advised Fortune 500 companies and small businesses, from tech companies to your favorite household brands. My book, Breaking Busy, has helped thousands of women break out of cycles of busyness and find purpose and happiness in this crazy world.Fierce Faith: A Woman's Guide to Fighting Fear, Wrestling Worry, and Overcoming Anxiety launched January 2018. I served as the founding COO for Propel Women from 2014-2018…” More at https://alliworthington.com/ We are spending one whole month having conversations with inspiring guests about parenting at different stages of life - from newborns to adult children, and every stage in between! And then, we spend another whole month discussing essentials of physical, mental, and emotional wellness with a wide range of Christ-centered experts.  Support us on PayPal!

Motherhood. It's a loaded word with a vast array of connotations. Some good. Some not so good. Men listening will gain some beautiful insights about the women they walk alongside. Women, whether you want to be a mom, have already launched your kids, or are in the middle of the journey, this episode is for you. Our guest today is going to not only bless your socks off with practical wisdom, hope and grace for today, but she's a trusted voice for the modern woman and we hope you lean in close.  You'll get a preview of her new book, Remaining You While Raising Them, as you listen to Alli Worthington explain that modern motherhood is broken and the reality for many moms is that they are hitting the "Mother Load", living on the verge of burnout. This is not a typical parenting conversation, and this is not a typical parenting book,, but a resource for moms who are ready to grow in their own ability to emotionally regulate, and ready to learn who they are and what they need. Don't wait until after your kids are launched to show them what healthy mothering looks like. And...know that you won't feel more mom guilt after listening today. In fact, you might feel a little lighter.   Alli Worthington, known for her straight-talking encouragement and practical tools that help women reach their dreams in business and life, is the author of five books including The Year of Living Happy, Fierce Faith, Breaking Busy, and her latest, Remaining You While Raising Them. She is a speaker, podcaster, and life and business coach who launched Called Creatives, a cohort of women speakers and writers. Her guilt-free take on business, family, and balance has led to multiple appearances on The TODAY Show and Good Morning America. Alli lives with her husband, Mark, and their five sons outside of Nashville.   To connect with Alli, visit:   WEBSITE  alliworthington.com   SOCIAL  Instagram - @AlliWorthington   PODCAST  The Alli Worthington Show   NEW BOOK  Remaining You, While Raising Them, By Alli Worthington   ======================   For more help simplifying your life and learning to live from your  priorities, consider executive coaching with Jeff or Terra or their LW Coaching team. And women, you are invited to join the next Women's Wholehearted Leadership Cohort - scheduled to begin in September 2023. The application is open! Go to livingwholehearted.com/cohort.   =======================   We LOVE that you've decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community.  Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter.  And, if you're a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.     Until next time, be the leader you would follow!   Grateful for you, Jeff & Terra   To connect with Jeff & Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to:   INSTAGRAM @TerraMattson @Living_Wholehearted @MyCourageousGirls   FACEBOOK @WeAreLivingWholehearted @MyCourageousGirls   WEBSITES LivingWholehearted.com TerraMattson.com  MyCourageousGirls.com   RESOURCES Shrinking the Integrity Gap        https://davidccook.org/shrinking-integrity-gap-book/       https://a.co/d/dRiP4Ii Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course        https://www.livingwholeheartedstore.com/e-courses Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace       https://mycourageousgirls.com/shop/p/book-courageous-being-daughters-rooted-in-grace Dear Mattsons        https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdPzQ_cUwCbRc-MQ40KL3a6ze06CiY38l Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters        http://cpguides.org   =======================   The Living Wholehearted Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org  

Hey hey friend! If you've been here for a while, you know I am passionate about emotional health. I want good emotional health for all my friends (yes, you!), and I brought in one of the smartest people I know to help us get there. Terra Mattson is a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed professional counselor who has practiced for nearly two decades and oversees a team of 20 clinicians.  She's a wife, a mom of two teenage girls, and passionate about helping moms raise their kids well. Terra and I go all in today on a conversation about my favorite topic: emotional well-being in moms and kids.   Listen in as Terra and I talk about:  Women discovering who they are apart from a specific role, even in the trenches of motherhood How to disentangle ourselves from unhealthy messaging about the calling of motherhood, even within (maybe especially within) the Church Why emotional regulation is an important piece of raising kids who love like Jesus How our emotions reflect our being made in the image of God Favorite quotes: “Our identity especially in the Christian community gets wrapped up in motherhood in good and not healthy ways." “The power of knowing our story and how it has influenced us is so important.” “Emotional regulation is one of the number one resources and modeling that we have to give our children.” “Each of us have something to offer and teach each other.” “We don't have to be in competition. We can link arms and model a different way to our children.” “The work that you are doing at every stage of your children's lives is affecting the relationship even today.”  “Think about the long haul while you are figuring out who you are.” Links to great things we discussed:  Terra Mattson Website Living Wholehearted Podcast Anatomy of the Soul - Curt Thompson Grove Co. Kitchen Wipes. Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One Epionce Daily Shield Tinted SPF 50 Join the Launch Team! Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli www.alliworthington.com

Around here, we love seeing women partner together to build amazing businesses, ministries, and more. I've got two Smart Girl guests for you today, and they're here to tell you how it's done! Brittany Maher and Cassandra Speer are the dynamic duo behind Her True Worth, an online community dedicated to helping women know their true worth and identity in Christ.  This powerhouse partnership has grown Her True Worth to over 1.6 million strong, and they have authored two books together, including a new devotional, There's Beauty in Your Brokenness: 90 Devotions to Surrender Striving, Live Unburdened, and Find Your Worth in Christ.  Listen in as Brittany, Cass, and I discuss:  Overcoming imposter syndrome when you feel like a fraud (and trust us- it's not just you!)  Why relationships are the key to our growth  Where our worth really comes from, apart from success The power of consistency  Favorite quotes: “If you don't want to be an imposter don't feel like one.” “To walk in our true worth of Christ derives from being and not doing.” “Show up where God has called you and steward what he has given you. Stewardship is often consistency.” “When you are intentional about amplifying the voices and giftings of others for the glory of God and you are seeking out opportunities to be generous with what little we have been given, it multiplies.”  “Start with the one and focus on the one.” “We have limitations and heartache on this side of heaven but we have access to holiness and healing in Him.” Links to great things we discussed:  Her True Worth Website Her True Worth Instagram There's Beauty in Your Brokenness: 90 Devotions to Surrender Striving, Live Unburdened, and Find Your Worth in Christ. Living God - Red Rocks Worship 50 First Dates The Wedding Singer Lost Summer Baking Championship Asteroid City New York City's Killing Me - Ray LaMontagne ChatGPT App Join the Launch Team! Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Hey friend! So many women have (or have had) a complicated relationship with food, our bodies, or both. If you want to kick the lies of diet culture to the curb, this is a conversation you do not want to miss! My friend Leslie Schilling is a dietician and nutrition therapist who owns Schilling Nutrition, LLC, where she works in private practice helping people move toward health with a non-diet approach.  Leslie is also an award-winning author of two books, including her latest, Feed Yourself: Step Away From the Lies of Diet Culture and Into Your Divine Design.  She is a mom who wants a legacy that is better than body hatred for the next generation and freedom for our generation, too.  Lean in and listen as Leslie and I talk about:  How Leslie went from traditionally practicing sports nutrition to where she is today  Disordered eating practices that are often considered healthy in our culture The issues social media can cause in our relationships with food and our bodies Why weight loss and health promotion are not the same  The divine nature of body diversity  Leslie's number one rule for getting back to eating the way we were designed to Favorite quotes: “Disordered eating is the rule not the exception.” “Social media is really problematic for everyone's health. All of the comparisons are disordered.” “Body diversity is divine. We are meant to be all the sizes.” “Just start eating consistently and include foods you love.” “If you have good relationships and move your body in joyful ways those are the things that really matter and get good sleep.” “A feed body is one that can go live its purpose.” Links to great things we discussed:  Leslie Schilling Website Leslie Schilling Instagram Feed Yourself: Step Away From the Lies of Diet Culture and Into Your Divine Design The Book of Common Courage Enola Holmes Scole Chef Knife Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny River - Leon Bridges Join the Launch Team! Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Hey hey! If your story and career have had highs, lows, and lots of twists, you're going to want to listen in on this conversation! Stefanie Gass has experienced the rollercoaster of success. She was the youngest financial controller in a global company at 26, then the company closed, and she was laid off.  She started with a network marketing company and worked her way up to the top 1%. By the following year, she had lost the majority of her income, and her family struggled to pay their bills.   Stefanie found her footing in entrepreneurship in online business! Today, she is a multi-six-figure CEO, podcast host, and Christian business and podcast coach.  Through her courses and coaching, Stefanie helps other women build their businesses via podcasting while staying present in their lives. And she does it all without relying on social media!  Join in as Stefanie and I discuss:  How Stefanie learned to find her identity apart from success Why knowing your natural response to things is a game-changer when it comes to moving forward How Stefanie has grown her podcast and business while being off of social media The first question to ask if you're reevaluating your relationship with social media  Staying motivated on the days you just don't have it in you to keep going  Stefanie's advice on where to focus your efforts as you build your business  Favorite quotes: “The first question is: Lord, is there anything that I should make a change in or lay down that's creating distraction from my purpose and the way you want to show up.” “For some people he wants to show you there is another way for you to either grow your business or your ministry. You don't have to do it the world's way just because everyone else is doing it that way.” “The biggest most incredible changes that you make here on this side of heaven are the things you don't even know about.” “Don't create something and try to sell this thing that you have actually not done successfully yourself.” “Where is the fire in your business? Where is the data actually supporting that your people are coming from? Go pour fuel on the one fire until it is completely out of control.” Links to great things we discussed:  Stefanie Gass Website Online Business for Christian Women Podcast Ultimate Beastmaster Forehead Patches MeisterTask Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse KatelynMarieCustoms You Belong with Me - Taylor Swift Shake It Off - Taylor Swift Pure Encapsulations O.N.E. Multivitamin Nordic Naturals Omega-3s Google Certificates Remaining You While Raising Them Join the Launch Team! Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli  

Hey there! As the season of swimsuits and shorts, summer can bring up all kinds of feelings about our bodies. Women can feel afraid (or even ashamed) to talk about it. Today, we're going there, and I've brought in a good friend for this special Smart Girl Summer episode to help us!  Alisa Keeton is the founder of Revelation Wellness, and she is on a mission to help women love God, get healthy, be whole, and love others.  Alisa is also an author, and her new book, The Body Revelation: Physical and Spiritual Practices to Metabolize Pain, Banish Shame, and Connect to God with Your Whole Self, is a tool to help women do just that.  Listen in our conversation as Alisa and I discuss:  Why we are prone to extremes when it comes to our bodies How getting healthy and being whole impacts how we love God and others The point in a new venture when most women quit (and why they shouldn't give up!) How trauma affects our physical bodies, and why downplaying it is so detrimental The prayer you should pray if you're not sure if your idea is your own or from the Lord Favorite quotes: “Your body has been designed by God. There is nothing about you that genetically is flawed.  He is on purpose with a purpose. Every body is a good body.” “Love God. Get healthy, be whole. Love others.” “I don't think you need to be polite with Jesus. You have to be real with him and never let go.” “Before you had words for life to explain and have a worldview, your body was trying to tell you things and it has always been trying to tell you stuff.” “Before you go ask your friends or all the people you think you need their approval, sit down with the Lord. Take a day, pull away, go away, turn your phone off, and get in the Word and hear from Him. Once you have heard from Him, there's no turning back.” “You know it is the Lord if you don't stop thinking about it. It keeps coming up.” Links to great things we discussed:  Alisa Keeton Website Alisa Keeton Instagram Alisa Keeton Facebook Alisa Keeton Twitter Revelation Wellness The Body Revelation: Physical and Spiritual Practices to Metabolize Pain, Banish Shame, and Connect to God with Your Whole Self Fanny Pack Hydrafacial Air Lost What Would I Do Without You - Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors Perky-Pet Hummingbird Feeders Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Hey friend! We are over halfway through June- can you believe it?! I've got a brand new Smart Girl I can't wait for you to meet today!  My friend Kia Stephens is the founder of Entrusted Women, a speaker, a podcaster, and the author of Overcoming Father Wounds: Exchanging Your Pain for God's Perfect Love.  Kia is a go-getter, an innovator, and an incredible leader. Her book is special to my heart- so much so that I endorsed it!- and I'm so glad we get to have this conversation.  Listen in as Kia and I talk about: One thing you can do to overcome comparison  Seeing the hand of God in waiting seasons (especially when you're a go-getter with a lot of ideas!) Why it is so important to separate ego from the results of your work The value of surrounding yourself with people who are where you want to be Kia Stephens is a speaker, podcaster, founder of Entrusted Women, and author of Overcoming Father Wounds: Exchanging Your Pain for God's Perfect Love. She is a contributing writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries and iBelieve. Kia and her husband have two children.  Favorite quotes: “I started to celebrate the women publicly that had what I wanted and was doing what I wanted to do.” “The comparison if you don't figure out how to kill it is only going to intensify and increase. It is a demon you have to consistently slay.” “God is a crockpot and we are more of a microwave people so when he forces us to get on his timetable and be the crockpot, it is challenging but it is always best.” “God created us to counter losses, keep it moving, and go on to the next thing.” “When it comes to selling, we are really just talking about something that solves a problem, something that we believe in, and we are also giving people choice options.”  “Don't put limits on what God can do in your life.” Links to great things we discussed:  Kia Stephens Website Kia Stephens Instagram Kia Stephens Facebook Kia Stephens YouTube Entrusted Women Website Overcoming Father Wounds: Exchanging Your Pain for God's Perfect Love Chai Crème Frappuccino Chai Tea Latte Parrot Teleprompter The Good Place Josh Garrels Farther Along - Josh Garrels Pure Encapsulations O.N.E. Multivitamin Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Hey hey! I love having a chance to bring back one of my favorite conversations with someone who is not just my friend, but a friend of the show. This woman is brilliant, so Smart Girl Summer is the perfect time to re-air this incredible conversation. Hannah Brencher is the founder of More Love Letters (leaving letters for strangers- how fun is that?!), a TED speaker, and the best-selling author of three books.  Hannah teaches people to establish important disciplines through her fantastic online courses and doesn't shy away from tough topics like mental illness. I'm so excited for you to get to hear from her today! Join in as Hannah and I discuss: Why giving yourself permission to try something new is so important What it's really like being the breadwinner, and why this is an essential conversation for women in the church How to protect yourself from comparison and imposter syndrome Why gratitude (and expressing it!) at every juncture is key Hannah Brencher is a TED speaker, founder of More Love Letters, and author of three bestselling books, including her latest, Fighting Forward: Your Nitty-Gritty Guide to Beating the Lies That Hold You Back. Hannah and her husband, Lane, live in Atlanta with their daughter. Favorite quotes: “If you want to learn how to hone your voice and you want to become a writer and you haven't established a readership, a blog is a really great way to start.” “If you have never tried something before don't say no because you are scared.” “I don't want people to be spectators in the lives of other people. I want them to be fully in their lives and that requires doing the work every single day.” “Just because it has been done this one way a thousand times before doesn't mean that it is what you have to do.” “Make sure you finish things as well as you start them.”  “We need to celebrate more because we are doing big things and just because it doesn't look like the milestone that person had doesn't mean your milestone is any less important or any less worthy to be celebrated.” Links to great things we discussed:  Hannah Brencher Website Hannah Brencher Instagram Hannah Brencher Pinterest Hannah Brencher Twitter Hannah Brencher Facebook Fighting Forward Cocokind The Bachelor 90 Day Fiancé Good Mythical Morning Billy Joel Scenes from an Italian Restaurant - Billy Joel Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Hey friend! I couldn't let us get too far into Smart Girl Summer without bringing back a conversation I had last summer with a friend who is a pro on fun! My friend Annie F. Downs is the podcast host of That Sounds Fun, a best-selling author of multiple books, including devotionals, a children's book, and the New York Times Bestseller That Sounds Fun: The Joys of Being an Amateur, the Power of Falling in Love, and Why You Need a Hobby.  Annie is a sought-after speaker and a brilliant business woman, and I can't wait for you to hear all the insights she shares! Lean in and listen as Annie and I talk about: How Annie got to where she is today professionally (and some encouragement if you feel like you've worked for a long time and seen little movement) The key to managing comparison and imposter syndrome Why failure isn't as bad as it may seem- and why Annie says nothing is a total failure Annie's biggest piece of advice for someone who is pursuing a dream, especially in creative work Annie F. Downs  is a New York Times Bestselling author, speaker, podcast host, owner of the That Sounds Fun Network. Her most recent devotional, Chase the Fun: 100 Days to Discover Fun Right Where You Are, is available wherever books are sold. Annie lives in Nashville, Tennessee.  Favorite quotes: “Finding and creating the email to send to your friends on the other side of your work that sounds and looks like you is really important.” “You don't bring a guest to get the guest's audience. You bring a guest that blesses your audience.” “Nothing is a total flop or failure. Everything is an experiment that you pivot as you build.” “If you don't know why you are doing what you are doing, when you get put in the fire you will jump out.” “Go after the thing that is in you, get someone who really believes in you to come alongside, and ask God to open and close all the right doors.” “Fun actually will make you feel more healthy physically, spiritually, and emotionally so you have got to start putting it on the calendar like you do every other thing.” Links to great things we discussed:  Annie F. Downs Website Annie F. Downs Instagram Annie F. Downs Facebook Annie F. Downs YouTube Annie F. Downs TikTok Annie F. Downs Twitter Annie F. Downs Pinterest Chase the Fun: 100 Days to Discover Fun Right Where You Are That Sounds Fun Podcast Il Makiage Concealer Ipsy Buc-ee's The Diplomat Neon - John Mayer Why Georgia - John Mayer Be Curly Curl Enhancer Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli https://alliworthington.com/annie-f-downs-3

If your career looks different than you ever imagined it could, you're going to want to lean into today's conversation! Today's episode kicks off Smart Girl Summer, an eight-week series featuring some behind-the-scenes stories from some of the smartest women I know. I am thrilled to have my friend, Jennifer Dukes Lee, here to start this series with a bang!  Jennifer is the author of multiple books, including her most recent, Stuff I'd Only Tell God: A Guided Journal of Courageous Honesty, Obsessive Truth-Telling, and Beautifully Ruthless Self-Discovery.  So how did Jennifer go from the hustle and bustle of reporting for metropolitan daily newspapers to being a fifth-generation farm wife? How did she get from life on the farm to writing books and helping other authors as an acquisitions editor? I can't wait for you to hear it from her!  Join Jennifer and I as we talk about:  How someone's belief in you can change the trajectory of your life Where opportunity comes from, and why friends are so important  Why the work we do in obscurity really does matter How to stay motivated when it would be easier to quit  And if you loved this, go check out her previous visit to the show: Un-Hurry Your Heart with Jennifer Dukes Lee. Jennifer Dukes Lee is an acquisitions editor and author of multiple books. Her most recent book is a brilliantly written guided journal, Stuff I'd Only Tell God: A Guided Journal of Courageous Honesty, Obsessive Truth-Telling, and Beautifully Ruthless Self-Discovery. Jennifer and her husband, Scott, have two daughters and are the fifth generation to live on the Lee family farm in Iowa.  Favorite quotes: “Our opportunities come through relationships.” “There is nothing like the process of writing a book.” “God uses other people so often in our lives.” Links to great things we discussed:  Jennifer Dukes Lee Website Jennifer Dukes Lee Instagram Jennifer Dukes Lee TikTok Jennifer Dukes Lee Facebook Stuff I'd Only Tell God: A Guided Journal of Courageous Honesty, Obsessive Truth-Telling, and Beautifully Ruthless Self-Discovery Altar'd State Sling Bag Splice The Commission - Cain Survivor Breville Espresso Machine Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 You Are the Best Thing - Ray LaMontagne Sephora Colorful Shadow and Liner Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli https://alliworthington.com/jennifer-dukes-lee-3/

Hey hey! We're back for Part 3 of our Enneagram series. I couldn't let this series go by without taking the chance to re-air a conversation I got to have with one of my most popular guests ever, Beth McCord. You may recognize my friend, Beth. She is an Enneagram expert and coach, best-selling author of multiple Enneagram books, and founder of Your Enneagram Coach, the leading platform for all things Enneagram.  Beth's enneagram work is all about how to use this amazing tool through the lens of the Gospel. She has written a book for every type, and with her husband, Pastor Jeff McCord, wrote Becoming Us: Using the Enneagram to Create a Thriving, Gospel-Centered Marriage.  Listen in as Beth and I talk about: How understanding the Enneagram types as nine different perspectives can grow your compassion for others (especially your spouse) Why assuming is so harmful, Beth calls it assumicide Two ways not to use the Enneagram What has surprised Beth most in all of her work with the Enneagram and couples Beth McCord is an Enneagram expert, world-renowned speaker, coach, and teacher of over 20 years. Beth founded Your Enneagram Coach and co-authored Becoming Us: Using the Enneagram to Create a Thriving, Gospel-Centered Marriage with her husband, Jeff. They live outside Nashville, Tennessee, and have two adult children.  Favorite quotes: “The Enneagram is pointing out why we do what we do, our heart condition, and then the Gospel shows us how we will heal it.” “The Enneagram gives us the nine lenses that all types see through. Each of us has on a particular lens.” “Each of the nine types are going to have the things that make them soar and things that make them struggle in life.” “Don't use the Enneagram as a sword or a shield.” “Think of the Enneagram as a flashlight or an x-ray. It is pointing out what is there or what is broken. The x-ray cannot heal you. It just exposes what is wrong and needs healing.” “The Enneagram is this great amazing tool but it's the Gospel that transforms it.” “It means you have resources and the Gospel is always there to heal and restore when we are willing to surrender and depend on him to do the work in and through us.” Teaching Series from Remaining You While Raising Them: Habits           The Power of Identity with Our Actions (43:47) Links to great things we discussed:  Beth McCord Website Becoming Us: Using the Enneagram to Create a Thriving, Gospel-Centered Marriage Becoming Us Beth McCord Instagram The EnneaDog Guy Ritchie's The Covenant Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli  

Hey friend!  We're back again for Part 2 of our Enneagram series! We talk a lot around here about the importance of self-awareness. But how does self-awareness help us understand the people we have relationships with? Can a self-awareness tool like the Enneagram really impact our marriages for the better?  My friend Jackie Brewster is here to help us make that connection between self-awareness and understanding our partner! Jackie is a certified enneagram coach who uses the Enneagram to help individuals, couples, and teams get to know themselves better so they can love and serve others well. Her new book, The Enneagram, and Your Marriage: A 7-Week Guide to Better Understanding and Loving Your Spouse will help you apply this tool to the most important relationship in your life: your marriage.  Join in as Jackie and I discuss:   What to do if you love the Enneagram but your spouse does not That one thing that really communicates love to your spouse, based on their Enneagram type How defense mechanisms serve us, and how to identify them by type Why active listening is crucial for productive conversations (and what “active listening” actually means) Jackie Brewster is a certified Enneagram coach and author of The Enneagram and Your Marriage: A 7-Week Guide to Better Understanding and Loving Your Spouse.  Jackie and her husband, Stephen, have four children and live in Franklin, Tennessee. Favorite quotes: “Intimate relationships see a different side of us but our heart longings are the same whether it is an intimate partner or really good friendships.” “Enneagrams 2, 7, and 9 are in this positive outlook group. They try to minimize the tension, chaos, and confusion.” “Then you have got the Enneagrams 1's, 3's, and 5's, and they are in the confidency group. They would prefer to deal with situations, conflict, and disappointment but also just situations from a more logical standpoint.” “The Enneagram numbers 4, 6, and 8, they are in this more reactive group. They have to deal with their emotions before they can move on.” “Active listening is such a gift that you can give to another person.” “Information is not transformation until you activate it.” Teaching Series from Remaining You While Raising Them: Habits The Power of 1% Better (34:20) Links to great things we discussed:  Jackie Brewster Website The Enneagram, and Your Marriage: A 7-Week Guide to Better Understanding and Loving Your Spouse Jackie Brewster Instagram Anne Wilson Dawson's Creek 27 Dresses Ratatouille Soul Love Sense: The Revolutionary New Science of Romantic Relationships Hold Me Tight: Your Guide to the Most Successful Approach to Building Loving Relationships The Bible Recap The Bible Recap Podcast Good American Jeans Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Did you know only around 15% of people experience true self-awareness? Even more surprising, in the same study, researchers found that the more self-aware someone thinks they are, the opposite is likely to be true! When Scott Allender shared this info with me in a recent conversation, I was floored! I just had to hear more about how self-awareness relates to our emotional health and how both of those pieces relate to success.  In his new book, The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence: A Journey to Personal and Professional Success, Scott uses one of my favorite tools, the Enneagram, to help you move towards emotional health in a way that makes sense for your personality and sets you up for success. Listen in as Scott and I talk about:  Why your emotional intelligence (EQ) is more important than your IQ when it comes to success How the tools provided in the enneagram help us get back to who we are made to be What it looks like for each Enneagram type to be functioning at a high level of self-awareness (and what it looks like when we're not self-aware!) The role our spiritual life plays in our emotional intelligence Scott Allender is the co-host of The Evolving Leader podcast and author of The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence: A Journey to Personal and Professional Success.  Scott is an expert in global leadership who regularly teaches enneagram workshops and lives in Nashville.  Favorite quotes: “Only 13-15% of people are truly self aware and the more self aware somebody thinks they are the opposite is likely to be true.” “Your IQ might get you in the door. Your EQ is going to determine whether or not you stay inside the room or get invited back. Our EQ is our IQ at its testing point” “Until we do the work of cultivating this level of awareness we are often operating on autopilot.” “The studies say that more than 70% of our success is directly attributed to emotional intelligence.” “What is common to all types is really getting connected to the body, heart, and head.” Teaching Series from Remaining You While Raising Them: Habits The Tipping Point  (23:47) Links to great things we discussed:  Scott Allender Website The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence: A Journey to Personal and Professional Success Scott Allender Instagram Scott Allender Twitter Scott Allender LinkedIn The Evolving Leader Podcast Taylor Swift Chris Stapleton Yellowstone Rocky Creed III Move: How the New Science of Body Movement Can Set Your Mind Free Whiplash God Really Loves Us Clinique Pop Lip Colour + Primer Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Hey friend! I know you're juggling a lot. Your work, your relationships, your habits, your home…even the best things in our lives can feel overwhelming at times!  What if you could get some brilliant-yet-doable tips on managing it all, from multiple experts, all in one place? That could be a game-changer, right?  That is exactly the kind of episode I've got for you today! I have taken some of my favorite advice we've heard here on the show and pulled it all together to give you the best of life hacks.   Whether you are looking to maximize your time on a macro level, strengthen your relationships, build good habits, or declutter your home, these tips will meet you where you are and help you take each area of your life to the next level.  This highlight episode features:  How to name what really matters to you and let go of the pressure to do it all with Kendra Adachi Why starting a hard conversation the right way can make all the difference with Eric Barker The power of gratitude and commitment devices with Mark Batterson Where to begin with decluttering and what to do about toys with Allie Casazza Kendra Adachi is a systems expert, creator of The Lazy Genius Podcast, and New York Times Bestselling Author of The Lazy Genius Way. Kendra lives in North Carolina with her husband and their three children. Eric Barker is the bestselling author of Barking Up the Wrong Tree and Plays Well with Others. He is a sought-after speaker and calls Los Angeles home.  Mark Batterson serves as lead pastor of National Community Church and is the author of over 20 books, including his book on habits, Do It for a Day. Mark and his wife, Lora, have three children and live in Washington, D.C. Allie Casazza has built a multimillion-dollar online business with her proven and practical approach to minimalism and is the author of Declutter to Destress. Allie lives in southern California with her husband, Brian, and their four children. Favorite quotes: “We think that starting small doesn't make any difference but if you don't start small you often don't ever start at all.” “Spend more time with your friends consistently and raise issues with your partner diplomatically.” “If you give three minutes and three gratitudes a day, that little domino habit can change your outlook on life and totally change the way that you feel.” “Make it easy for the whole family to contribute.” “Look for the gaps in your home that are not working. It is making your house work with you instead of against you. Create a solution that is cheap and effective and makes things run more smoothly.” Links to great things we discussed:  Kendra Adachi Website Kendra Adachi Episode The Lazy Genius Way The Lazy Genius Kitchen Eric Barker Website Eric Barker Episode Barking Up the Wrong Tree Mark Batterson Website Mark Batterson Episode Do It for a Day: How to Make or Break Any Habit in 30 Days Allie Casazza Website Allie Casazza Episode Declutter Like A Mother Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

What if I told you that shrinking back when you're called to something big is not a display of humility? It is so ingrained in us, especially as women, to think of ourselves as less-than in an effort to be humble. But what if it's actually pride that makes us play small?  This idea of understanding true humility was a big focus for me when I wrote Standing Strong, and I couldn't wait to have a conversation with my friend Heather about it!  Heather MacFadyen is the one to talk about this with because she shares such good insight on this very thing in her new book, Right Where You Belong: How to Identify and Fully Occupy Your God-Given Space.  And we're not holding back on this one! Join us as we talk about:  Four boundary lines that will help you identify the core of the assignments God has for you in this season How to use those boundary lines as a decision-making tool Ways to process rejection in a way that invites God into it The impact of social media on mom guilt and shame, and why we need an inner circle How to listen to God as an important first step in everything you do (and Heather's example of what that process looks like for her!)  Each time Heather visits the show she brings truth and wisdom. You can listen to her last visit where where she shares about the dangers of comparison. Her relatable stories remind moms they are never alone in the pursuit of becoming the best mom they can be.  Heather MacFadyen is the host of the Don't Mom Alone podcast, a speaker, and the author of two books, including her latest, Right Where You Belong: How to Identify and Fully Occupy Your God-Given Space.  Heather lives with her husband and their four sons in Dallas, TX. Favorite quotes: “You don't have to hustle. You can trust that God is outside your space hustling on your behalf.” “Nothing new is under the sun. It is just are we doing it. Are we inviting God into our decisions and are we looking for his invitations for what he is doing?” “God speaks through the Holy Spirit in us and through His word and we can know if it is him if it resonates with the truth of who he has always been and what is written.” “Your current living is what dictates your future moments so how are you spending that time.” “When we experience God it ignites the Spirit in us and we can hear those promptings and invitations.”  “If you have never sat and listened to God's voice, what he thinks about you, and what he is inviting you into, that would be a great first step.” Coaching this week:  Believing the best about our partners. (36:23) Links to great things we discussed:  Heather MacFadyen Website Right Where You Belong: How to Identify and Fully Occupy Your God-Given Space Heather MacFadyen Instagram Don't Mom Alone Podcast Lauren Daigle Ted Lasso Shrinking Severance Jesus Revolution The Chosen Revlon Hair Brush Dryer All My Knotted-Up Life: A Memoir Air Great is Thy Faithfulness Anastasia Magic Touch Concealer Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Hey friend! We all want to live without fear of the future, for ourselves and for our children. But, in today's world, it's easy to look around and wonder if it's even possible. There's just so many things outside of our control and how do we cope with them, much less live without fear.  Today, my friend Lisa Whittle joins me on the show to talk about just that. We walk through those challenging questions we've all had about fear, pain and the future and what it means to trust God rather than give into fear.  Lisa knows what she's talking about, too! She is a best-selling author and has written a new book called God Knows, all about how those two little words can change our lives if we will let them. Join us as we talk about:  How to lean into the comfort that God knows all and is in control, even (and maybe especially) in seasons of pain Why believing God knows can bring peace to motherhood The three reasons people stop dreaming (plus, how dreaming is a form of self-care!) An analogy that will change how you see boundaries and letting people into your inner circle   Once you hear this conversation, you'll want to check out Lisa's last visit to the show where we shared practical tips as you consider ways to move forward in strength. These conversations about dreams and goals will change your life. Lisa Whittle is a Bible teacher, speaker, and host of the Jesus Over Everything podcast. She is the author of nine books, including her latest, God Knows: When Your Worries and Whys Need More Than Temporary Relief. Lisa and her husband, Scott, have three children and live in Charlotte, NC. Favorite quotes: “It is hard to rest and rely on God for your pain relief but what choice do you have?” “When we actually get to know who God is and understand the vastness of what it means God knows. It shifts something within us.” “Dreaming is self-care.” “If you are a believer in Jesus Christ you definitely want to root your own life in him so as you root yourself in him your dreams come in alignment.” “When we become committed to our boundaries we only have to verbalize them 10% of the time.” “Choose your life travelers wisely.” Coaching this week:  Piling on the positives to transform your relationships. (30:29) Links to great things we discussed:  Lisa Whittle Website God Knows: When Your Worries and Whys Need More Than Temporary Relief Lisa Whittle Instagram Laura Tremaine Facebook The Jesus Over Everything Podcast The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts John Wick: Chapter 4 Doxology - Maverick City Music Urban Decay Naked Palette 2 Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Hey hey! Friendship is something we all want and need. While it seems simple on the surface, it can feel so complicated. How do we make friends as adults? If I don't have deep heart-to-hearts with someone in my life, are we still friends? What about neighbors, co-workers, and people I see casually or in passing each week? Do they count as great friends? I invited one of my friends to help me sort all that out! Laura Tremaine is a podcaster, speaker, and author of two books. Her newest book, The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs, is a great resource to help us reframe how we think about friendship.  Listen in on this conversation as Laura and I talk about:  Giving ourselves permission to not go deep with every friend Why we should be lavish with encouragement, including our likes on social media The importance of having different kinds of friends and the roles each can play in your life Holding space for friendship break-ups and how to move past them Y'all, I'm so happy to have Laura back on the show today. You can check out her previous show here. We talked about the tools we need to not only start important conversations with our people but continue to be vulnerable and reconnect even when it feels hard. Laura Tremaine hosts the 10 Things to Tell You podcast and author of two books, including her most recent, The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs. Laura and her husband, Jeff, have two children and live in Los Angeles, California. Favorite quotes: ~ “We have so many ideas about what women friendship should be.” ~ “When we withhold our likes and comments it hurts us. Withholding ourselves can be toxic to friendship.” ~“When friendships end, that can be so devastating. Often if you have gone through that it affects the relationships that follow.” ~ “The ten friends are over your life. Some of the seats are meant to be that over the course of your life you are meant to have these people that will be good guides for you.” ~ “Look around at who is filling what space in their life and who they are to others. It elevates all of our roles to one another.” Coaching this week:  Healthy ways to deal with conflict in relationships. (35:20) Links to great things we discussed:  Laura Tremaine Website  The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs Laura Tremaine Instagram Laura Tremaine Facebook 10 Things to Tell You Podcast Neon Sign Lover - Taylor Swift Wednesday We All Want Impossible Things - Catherine Newman Dyson Airwrap Styler Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Hey hey! We all want to live and work in happy, healthy spaces, but how do we create them? How do we build a culture where people enjoy being together and working together?  Those are big questions, but what if I told you it all starts with three little words we all learned as kids?  I chat with pastor and author Mark Batterson about these concepts from his new book, Please, Sorry, Thanks: The Three Words That Change Everything. Mark and I talk about how those words- please, sorry, thanks- set the tone in the places we lead.  Join in on this conversation as we discuss:  What Mark calls “the crown jewel” of emotional intelligence Why vulnerability is so critical, especially for leaders One of the hardest lessons Mark learned in leadership Two rules of life for leaders that will change how you see people How gratitude can change your life, and why it is so vital for your soul Mark blesses us with wisdom every time he visits. Last year, Mark shared how we  have to 3-M our habits. We have to make them measurable, we have to make them meaningful, and we have to make them maintainable. Catch that episode here! Mark Batterson serves as lead pastor of National Community Church and is the author of over 20 books, including his latest, Please, Sorry, Thanks: The Three Words That Change Everything. Mark and his wife, Lora, have three children and live in Washington, D.C. Favorite quotes: ~~“When it comes to creating culture or a happy healthy family system or just a place you want to work, those cultures are really good at please, sorry, and thanks.” ~~“Nothing opens doors like a please. Nothing mends fences like a sorry. Nothing builds bridges like a thanks. More than words, they have to become a lifestyle.” ~~“In all relationships you have to get really good at sorry because you are going to have to reset all the time.” ~~“Whatever you don't turn into praise turns into pride so we have to get really good at giving thanks.” ~~“You don't see the world as it is. You see the world as you are and if you are filled with gratitude you are going to find things every single day that you can be grateful for even if it is a tough day.” Coaching this week:  How to use social media in friendships that won't leave you feeling lonely. (35:47) Links to great things we discussed:  Mark Batterson Website  Please, Sorry, Thanks: The Three Words That Change Everything The Best Worst Day Ever Mark Batterson Instagram Vacation - Dirty Heads Top Gun: Maverick Thirteen Lives Nespresso Machine Tear Catcher Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli  

Hey friend! Is it hard to put down your phone, even when you realize you're numbing out? Is distraction really a bad thing? And what can we do to get back on track after it's gone too far? Today's episode is a great conversation with author Amy Seiffert about all the things we consume that are filling our minds but starving our souls. Amy and I get super practical in our discussion on how we can replace spiritual junk food with things that will nourish the center of who we are.   Listen in as we talk about:  Two things we tend to think of as helpful that can actually do more harm than good Three practices you can start incorporating this week to care for your soul How small, simple shifts can have a game-changing impact on our lives Why Sabbath rest is so important and why there are fewer (and better!) rules around Sabbath than you may think The crucial role of community in our lives, why women often push it to the back burner, and the power of encouragement  Amy Seiffert is a speaker and author of two books, including her latest, Starved: Why We Need a Spiritual Diet Change to Move Us from Tired, Anxious, and Overwhelmed to Fulfilled, Whole, and Free. Amy lives with her husband and their three children in Ohio.  Favorite quotes: ~“I will be consuming and taking in various things but it is starving my soul. We need a spiritual diet change.” ~“How often because of the noise and the distractions, we can't even hear what God might be saying.” ~“Start with silence and put the phone down. Practice looking outside and sitting there and not producing or pushing just letting yourself be loved.” ~“What would it look like to take a whole day and everyone you encounter, you practice saying to yourself, “I see an image bearer.” You begin to restore dignity, value, and worth to every person in front of you.” ~“It is a small shift but that very small shift is going to have a phenomenal impact on our spiritual health, emotional health, and mental health.” ~“What would it look like every time we meet to think in your brain when I show up part of my job in our community is to encourage?” Coaching this week:  How to honor your priorities in your friendships (25:33) Links to great things we discussed:  Amy Seiffert Website  Starved: Why We Need a Spiritual Diet Change to Move Us from Tired, Anxious, and Overwhelmed to Fulfilled, Whole, and Free Amy Seiffert Instagram Shrinking The Making of Biblical Womanhood Gratitude - Brandon Lake MAC Cosmetics Eyeshadow - Satin Taupe Urban Decay Eyeshadow Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli  

Hey friend! Does it ever feel like you're living in survival mode? You know that feeling where you find yourself constantly saying, “if I can just get through one more day, things will be better”? I know I have! But what does it really take to move out of survival mode? How do we find a place a safety and compassion for ourselves (and others) as we process and move past what we've been through? Trauma-informed therapist Aundi Kolber joins me on the show today to tackle those questions and more!  Aundi is a licensed professional counselor, and while we can't all be her clients, we can all access the wisdom she shares in her two books, Try Softer and Strong Like Water.  This is a rich conversation about emotional health, and I'm so excited to share it with you.  Join in as we talk about:  How the last three years have affected all of us (and why it makes sense if you're not “over it”) Steps we can take to build safety in ourselves, with each other, and in our spaces like churches and schools The surprising way compassion impacts our nervous system The different styles of attachment, and why “good enough” parenting really is good enough  Aundi Kolber is a licensed professional counselor and author of two books, including her most recent, Strong Like Water: Finding the Freedom, Safety, and Compassion to Move through Hard Things–and Experience True Flourishing. Aundi lives with her family in Castle Rock, CO.  Favorite quotes: ~“Trauma is anything that overwhelms our nervous system's capacity to cope.” ~“How we experience is something at least as important as the event itself.” ~“Getting yourself outside is a great place to do grounding. Nature is so soothing to us and really regulating to our nervous system.” ~“We are designed for more. Both our fierceness and softness are God-given.” ~“Our relationship with ourselves is influenced by our attachment style.” ~“Secure relationships have an internal sense of predictability that when you have needs others around who care for you will do their best to meet their needs to the extent they are able.” ~“One way to begin is to become aware of our attachment style.” Coaching this week:  1. Bundling Friend Time: Getting enough friend time, especially during busy seasons. (38:15) Links to great things we discussed:  Aundi Kolber Website  Strong Like Water: Finding the Freedom, Safety, and Compassion to Move through Hard Things–and Experience True Flourishing Aundi Kolber Instagram Aundi Kolber Twitter Slow - JOHNNYSWIM Ted Lasso How to Keep House While Drowning - KC Davis Creed 3 Benefit Fluff Up Brow Wax Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Hey hey! Have you been overwhelmed with all there is to do or wondered how to make it all happen? Maybe you've wondered how to prioritize better what is most important to you? Me too, and today's guest is here to help us with that! Crystal Paine is one of the wisest women I know, and she (literally) wrote the book on time management: The Time-Saving Mom. We had a great conversation about how to make the most of our days and spend them well, and I think you'll find some practical help and encouragement here! Listen in as Crystal and I discuss:  Crystal's 4-step system for feeling less frazzled in the midst of a busy life The most challenging piece of managing our time (and why our mindset is so important!) Two foundational questions you can ask to reduce decision fatigue One thing to keep in mind to help you focus on what really matters When Crystal visited with us last year, we dove into love-centered parenting, mom guilt, and what happens when we let our kids make mistakes. She shared the emotional journey with one of her children, who was experiencing depression and suicidal thoughts. If you are experiencing a difficult season, you can find practical wisdom and hope here. Crystal Paine is an entrepreneur and New York Times Bestselling author of multiple books, including her newest, The Time-Saving Mom: How to Juggle a Lot, Enjoy Your Life, and Accomplish What Matters Most. Crystal and her husband, Jesse, live in Nashville, TN, with their six children (three teens and three under three!).  Favorite quotes: ~“You need to know where you are going with your day.” ~“A Time Blocked To-Do list gives you freedom because you can be fully present where you are.” ~“We can change our life by making little choices every day that add up to a big change over time.” ~“Change your mindset and you are going to change your life.” ~“There are very few things that are actually going to matter in 25 years and it allows me to let a lot of things go and focus on what really matters.”  Coaching this week:  Our kids may make life meaningful, but relationships make life happy. (39:17) Links to great things we discussed:  Crystal Paine Website  The Time-Saving Mom: How to Juggle a Lot, Enjoy Your Life, and Accomplish What Matters Most Crystal Paine Instagram 24 TV Series Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build On for Life - David Thomas Google Calendar Clean Angel Cleaning Products Poker Face TV Series 1 Second Everyday Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli  

Hey friend! Our emotional health is crucial to our well-being, but sometimes it's hard to know exactly how to get there or even what to do. What does it look like for us to move toward healing from the inside out? I invited my friend Debra Fileta on the show to walk us through those questions and talk about the practical side of emotional health. Debra is a licensed professional counselor and has written a new book called RESET, which is all about healing from the inside out. Listen in as we talk about:  Why self-care really is soul care (and not made up or selfish!) What triggers can tell us and how we can welcome them instead of avoid them How children learn about emotional health One exercise you can do in the next 24 hours to start to identify your thought patterns Debra Fileta is a licensed professional counselor, speaker, and host of the Love + Relationships podcast. She is the author of six books, including her latest, RESET: Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life. Debra and her husband, John, live with their four children in Lancaster, PA. Favorite quotes: ~~“Just because it hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it never will. Your mindset is 90% of the battle.” ~~“Our thoughts lead to our feelings which then lead to our behaviors. So when you are thinking negative thoughts and are hopeless, the truth is your life is going to follow suit.” ~~“It is hard work to get healthy, but it is harder work to stay unhealthy.” ~~“We need to understand the underlying thoughts that are leading to the underlying feelings that are impacting our behavior. We can't just expect to change from the external.” ~~The spirit can give us what we need to not continue to do things in an unhealthy way and live an abundant life the way Jesus calls us to here and now.” Links to great things we discussed:  Debra Fileta Website  RESET: Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life Debra Fileta Instagram Goodness of God The Chosen Magnetic Bookmarks Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli  

Hey friend! Have you seen so many people- on social media, in your own life, or both- walking through deconstructing their faith? Why is that happening? Is there anything we can do to help our kids build a faith they won't have to tear down?  I brought in a friend to talk through these things with me. David Kinnaman, the CEO of the leading research company, Barna Group, did years of research to try to answer those questions, and he's here to share some of his insights with us.  David spent many years researching why people leave the Church, and then he and his team asked, “What can we learn from those who stay?” The results were fascinating!  Listen in as David and I talk about:  5 practices of young people who have a resilient faith What the story of Daniel in Scripture teaches us as we navigate a digital world Why is oversimplification an enemy of faith? One profound question we have to ask ourselves as Christian parents raising children of faith  The importance of work and how our work and faith are connected. David Kinnaman is the CEO of Barna Group and author of multiple bestselling books, including Faith for Exiles: 5 Ways for a New Generation to Follow Jesus in a Digital Babylon. David has three children and lives in Fort Worth, Texas.  Favorite quotes: ~“Things have sped up so much that the ability of our families and churches to stay up with what it means to live a fully human and fully Christian life is really changing.” ~“Being ready and prepared and having deep roots into what God says about us, those are the things that are most important.” ~“We're doing dial-up ministry in a WiFi world.” ~“Young people really want to learn and I think a lot of churches do a disservice by oversimplifying the message of the Christianity.” ~“We have a more American vision of what it means to be a young adult than we have a Christian vision of what it means to be a young adult.” ~“Let's give away the fear and instead focus on what God has for us.” Links to great things we discussed:  Barna Group Faith for Exiles Awake - Hillsong My Blood - Twenty One Pilots The Mandalorian 1917 The Tech-Wise Family The Lord of the Rings  Tolkien Shrinking So Close - Brandon Lake and Amanda Cook The Lives We Actually Have Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Hey hey! I'm so glad you're here, friend. I'm delighted to have Beth Moore with me today, as we discuss mental illness–a tender topic that many of us have experienced either ourselves or alongside someone we love.   In this fantastic conversation, Beth and I talk about the stories she shares in her new memoir, All My Knotted-Up Life, many of which she's sharing publicly for the first time. Join Beth and I as we unpack:  The prevalence of mental illness, how it affects people we love, and why it is worth it to Beth and her family to share their story.  What she would say to the woman who struggles with the calling on her life and the reasons she can't or shouldn't do it. Why  authenticity is so important in our daily lives. The most tender part of the audiobook for Beth to record.  Talking with Beth is always a blessing. On her last visit to the show, she shared how to know if you are actually called or if it's your own desires. And why I almost killed a man on Mount Olympus in her honor. You can catch that episode here. Beth Moore is the founder and visionary of Living Proof Ministries, an international Bible teacher, and bestselling author of numerous Bible studies and books. Her newest book, a memoir titled All My Knotted-Up Life, is a must-read for anyone who needs to be encouraged by a woman's resilience and God's faithfulness. Beth and her husband, Keith, have two grown daughters and three grandchildren and live outside of Houston, Texas. Favorite quotes: ~“Do the next thing that God puts on your heart that is a benefit to someone in his name.” ~“God is training you as you do it. He is even training you through what you learn you are not called to.” ~“Real life baggage and real life complications do not disqualify us from ministry.” ~“There are so many people dealing with mental illnesses in their homes and hiding in it as if it is a shame of some kind.” Links to great things we discussed:  Living Proof Ministries Website  Beth Moore Instagram  All My Knotted-Up Life: A Memoir Beth Moore Twitter I Speak Jesus Endless Praise Promises The Crown All Creatures Great and Small Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli  

Smart & Funny.Honest & Approachable.Wise & Practical.These are just a few words we'd use to describe our friend Alli Worthington. She is an author, speaker, podcaster and life & business coach. Her no-nonsense, guilt-free take on business, family and balance has led to multiple appearances on The Today Show and Good Morning America. You will love this conversation as we talk about all things parenting and her newest book, Remaining You While Raising Them, which releases today!. . . . .Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy!Find us on YouTube!Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings ChartConnect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com.. . . . .If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form.. . . . .Have you grabbed your tickets yet to the first ever Raising Boys and Girls Podcast Tour? Charlotte and Birmingham are sold out, but there are still tickets for Atlanta and Nashville! Come join us!!!. . . . .A special thank-you to our sponsors:Reliefband: Save 20% off, plus free shipping with code RBG.EveryPlate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49rbg.