Emotions

Manage that mom anger and anxiety, and help your kids learn to manage their emotions along the way

One simple strategy that will reduce your kids’ temper tantrums and help them (and you!) manage emotions better – less anger, less yelling, and MORE bonding // Episode 38

What are we talking about today? “I just love it when my toddler has a temper tantrum” … said no mom ever. We love the happy emotions that come with kisses and giggles, but what can we do about those harder emotions that lead to screaming, kicking, and crying?  That’s exactly what we’re talking about

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Stop comparing yourself to other people! 5 strategies to help you crush comparison-itis, stop mom guilt in its tracks, and build more genuine friendships // Episode 37

What are we talking about today? Have you ever walked away from a conversation with someone feeling worse about yourself? Comparing your messy life to their seemingly great life? Comparison-itis is no fun, and it’s not helpful for our mom guilt! We’re tackling that today. We’re talking about why this happens to us and 5 action

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Part 2: What is mental health counseling? How do I find a Christian counselor? Is a life coach a therapist? All your questions answered! // Episode 33

What are we talking about today? Have you thought about seeking mental health support? Finding a therapist? Sitting down for some counseling sessions? This podcast episode is for you.  Today is Part 2 of a quick mini-series to answer common questions about the counseling process.  Make sure that you circle back to listen to Part

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Part 1: What is mental health counseling? How do I find a Christian counselor? All your questions answered! // Episode 32

What are we talking about today? Counseling can raise a lot of questions for us. Should Christians go to counseling? What is a life coach? Is therapy the same thing as counseling? Do I need counseling? How do I find a great therapist? We are tackling these questions in a two-part series. My goal is

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Keep your cool, mama! Here’s my quick 4-step process for handling frustration and impatience with my kids… no yelling, door slamming, or anger management necessary // Episode 31

What are we talking about today? We love our kids… but sometimes, they drive us crazy! That’s just real life. We all get frustrated, impatient, and angry at times. But we want to handle those emotions well. We want to avoid yelling and stay emotionally present (and calm) with our kiddos.  That’s why I’m sharing my 4-step

Keep your cool, mama! Here’s my quick 4-step process for handling frustration and impatience with my kids… no yelling, door slamming, or anger management necessary // Episode 31 Read More »

The incredible benefits of writing things down! How journaling, gratitude lists, and using a written planner can strengthen your mental health, spiritual growth, and family life // Episode 29

What are we talking about today? When was the last time you picked up pen and paper? It’s worth doing every once in awhile! Actually, as a Christian counselor, there are a lot of things that I recommend to my clients that involves them writing things down.  That’s not a coincidence. It’s because there are specific

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How to grab some quick ‘Me Time’ in your daily schedule… without dealing with mom guilt about your self care // Episode 27

What are we talking about today? Mom guilt is real, my friend, and it is no fun. But you know what? It’s also not necessary. What IS necessary is taking time to care for yourself! Whether you think of it as self care, emotional refreshment, me time – whatever you call it, we all need

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Are you a Perfectionist? Let’s Uncover the Biblical Truth about Perfectionism // Episode 15

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…

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