Do you enjoy conflict? It’s almost a trick question. No one likes conflict! As a marriage therapist, one of the most common things that I do is help couples manage conflict. Every marriage has its own hot button issues, and conversations about those topics often bring up hard emotions and a lot of emotional baggage. …
I often find that the summertime is a season of way too much busyness for our family. There is so much going on, so many fun family activities, but it is easy for things to pile up. We get more and more on our plates, and I start to be one overwhelmed mama! Well, if …
Episode 18 // 4 quick tips to family boundaries when you’re an overwhelmed and busy mom! Read More »
Every parent wonders what they need to do to be a good parent. How do we care for, teach, and lead our kids in this crazy world? We worry about how our kids will turn out. It is so easy to question our decisions and for the “mom guilt” to sneak in. If you are …
The quality of our relationships often depends on the quality of our communication. In today’s episode, we are going to dig into one specific, simple, straightforward action step that will bless and build up your relationships. This action step will improve your communication without much effort, but with huge results! You’ll build more emotional connection …
I think it is human nature that we want things to be perfect. We want to be a perfect wife. We long for the perfect marriage. And then what happens? We set unrealistic expectations of ourselves. We pour our energy into the tasks, projects, and relationships in front of us, trying to make everything perfect… …
Today, I’m sharing ONE change to your morning routine that I believe will change the rest of your day. It’s not a magic wand, it’s not a miracle cure, but it is powerful. As I have made this change in my own morning routine, I have found myself to feel happier and have a better …
Today, we are going to talk about BOUNDARIES. Wait. Let’s pause there. What comes up for you when I even say the word boundaries? For so many of us, we hear the word “boundaries” and we start to feel anxious. We start to feel guilty, stressed, or even scared. Boundaries are important, but they are …
Episode 13 // What comes up for you when I say the word… boundaries? Read More »
How is spiritual intimacy in your marriage? Do you have regular devotional times with your husband? For most couples, there is so much going on in life that we lose track of this marital priority. We focus on our emotional intimacy and our physical intimacy, but squirm away from spiritual intimacy. As a marriage counselor, …
Are your thoughts grounded in truth? In today’s episode we are digging into 2 Truths & A Lie – two truths that we need to rest in and remember, and one lie that we often start to believe instead. Sometimes, we are much more intentional about how we use our words with other people… but …
Today, we’re wrapping up our mini series walking through the What, Why, and How of the four pillars of this podcast. We are looking at a top 10 list of practical action steps we can take to answer the question: HOW do we love others well? How do you care for your friends? What about …