#77 - Learn of Me, Listen to My Words, Walk in My Spirit | Final Episode No. 10 - Be Still: A Summer of Meditation
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Have you ever felt like the world is just… too much? The noise never stops — the headlines, the worries, the family concerns — and you wonder where to find peace in days that feel anything but peaceful? In this final episode of Be Still: A Summer of Meditation, we’re wrapping up with a verse that feels like an antidote to the chaos: “Learn of me, and listen to my words; walk in the meekness of my Spirit, and you shall have peace in me.” (Doctrine and Covenants 19:23) This promise from the Savior gives us a three-step pattern we can practice in our everyday discipleship: ...
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#76 - Be Still and Shine: Shining Light Into the World | No. 9 Be Still: A Summer of Meditation
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In this tender and illuminating episode, we’re exploring what it means to live from your center and shine your light — even when it feels small. Drawing from the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:14, "You are the light of the world," we’ll look at three kinds of light we’re invited to be in the world: lower lights, luminaries, and lighthouses. Each serves a sacred purpose — including yours. You’ll hear the moving backstory behind the beloved hymn “Brightly Beams Our Father’s Mercy” and learn why the “lower lights” matter more than we realize — especially for women...
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#75 - Zen and the Art of Motherhood | No. 8 Be Still: A Summer of Meditation
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Welcome, friend. This episode might be the theme of why I do everything I do, helping you find balance in loving without grasping too tightly. If you’ve ever felt the ache of letting go as your child grows up, or the tension between holding on and trusting God—this one’s for you. Today, I’m sharing a tender meditation on motherhood, rooted in the ancient wisdom of Zen and framed by my own experience raising teenagers—and now watching my 22-year-old prepare to move into his first home he just bought. We’ll explore: What Zen actually is, and where it intersects with...
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#74 - Partnering with God: Meditation as a Practice of Divine Partnership | No. 7 Be Still: A Summer of Meditation
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Welcome back to Be Still – A Summer of Meditation. In this episode, we explore what it means to partner with God—not just in our stillness, but in our everyday doing. Too often we think of spirituality and meditation as passive surrender, but today, we’re shifting that idea. Drawing from the powerful words of President Ezra Taft Benson, we consider ten specific promises God makes to those who turn their lives over to Him—promises like deeper joy, expanded vision, quickened minds, and poured-out peace. You’ll hear short stories from the scriptures—about Nephi, Esther, Mary, Moses,...
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#73 - Your Imagination is Your Superpower - No. 6 Be Still: A summer of Meditation
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What if your imagination was one of the most powerful spiritual tools you’ve been given? What if you could learn to use it—not to escape reality—but to see what’s most true, most good, and most possible in your life, through the eyes of God? In this episode, we explore why your imagination isn't childish or frivolous—it's sacred. It's how you co-create with God. And when you combine it with stillness and mindfulness, it becomes a superpower for clarity, healing, and divine direction. Whether you're facing a crossroads, navigating uncertainty, or just yearning to hear the...
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#72 – Loving-Kindness and Seeing with the Eyes of Compassion: No. 5 Be Still – A Summer of Meditation
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What if there’s a way to meet frustration, loneliness, or even a difficult person—with something softer and something stronger at the same time? In today’s episode, we explore the transformative practice of Loving-Kindness, also known as Metta—a simple but radical form of meditation that teaches us how to see others, and ourselves, through the eyes of compassion. You’ll hear a story about a yoga class in Seattle, a rattlesnake on a trail run, and what happens when you decide to look people in the eye—even when they look away. Drawing on the timeless wisdom of Sharon...
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#71 - Be Still: A summer of Meditation | Episode 4 - Coming Home to the Breath
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Have you ever felt like you're running on fumes… Pouring love into everyone else while secretly feeling like you're the one falling apart inside? If your mind races. If your to-do list is never done. If your heart is full of love but your nervous system is fried, …then this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, we’re going straight to the source of power most people ignore: Coming home to your breath. And not just any breathing — I’m talking about the kind of intentional, Spirit-connected breath that recenters you in moments when you want to lose it. Like...
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#70 - Be Still: A Summer of Meditation | Episode 3 “The Buddha and The Four Noble Truths: Why We Suffer—And the Surprising Way Out”
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Life hurts sometimes. We get overwhelmed, stuck in our own heads, and desperate for peace. And if you’ve ever wondered why it’s so hard to find it, this episode is going to help you understand more clearly. Today, I’m sharing the core of what the Buddha taught—The Four Noble Truths—not to preach a different gospel, but to point to the deeper truth: that God meets seekers wherever they are. That truth is truth, wherever it’s found. And that Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, invites us to learn, grow, and awaken to the patterns that keep us from Him. In this episode, we’ll...
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#69 - Be Still: A Summer of Meditation No.2 - The Story of the Buddha – A Search for Peace
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In this episode of Be Still: A Summer of Meditation, we go on a journey—not just back in time, but deep within the human heart. I’ll take you through the powerful story of Siddhartha Gautama, the man who became the Buddha, and explore what his quest for meaning, peace, and awakening can teach us today—especially if you, like me, are trying to follow Jesus in a world that feels loud and chaotic. You’ll hear how Siddhartha’s path mirrors five profound truths in the life and teachings of Christ—truths that invite each of us to help others who are suffering, lean in to...
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#68 - Be Still and Know That I Am God- Summer of Meditation Series #1
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Have you been craving more peace, clarity, and calm in your life—but you’re not sure where to begin? Have you wanted to try meditation but not sure where to start? This episode kicks off a brand-new summer series I’ve been dreaming about for months—Be Still: A Summer of Meditation. Whether you’re a complete beginner or someone who’s dabbled in mindfulness and wants to go deeper, this series is for you. Each week, I’ll guide you through practices to help you slow down, reconnect with your soul, and anchor yourself in the present moment. I’ll be drawing from ancient...
info_outlineMaking decisions ahead of time is a powerful place to operate from. When you consider what you want your midlife years to look like, you have options that can open up fulfillment and joy. Midlife does not have to be hard or sad.
This quote stopped me in my tracks and will not leave my mind. Consider it for yourself: “Ten years from now, you’d give anything to be this age again, this healthy, this cute, and have this time again. Go do something that makes you proud of yourself today.”
If you’re a mom whose children are starting to become more independent, you might be wondering what life will look like ten years from now. It can be hard to imagine when you’ve lost yourself in mothering. But if you’re interested in still finding purpose, maybe it's overcoming loneliness, or setting yourself up for success with coping with empty nest syndrome, and embracing life to thrive after children leave, then you’re going to love this episode.
Stevie Nicks said it best… “well i’ve been afraid of changin’ / cause I built my life around you / but time makes you bolder / even children get older / and I’m getting older too…”
These lyrics speak to my soul. They did even when my kids were young. I can remember imagining how hard it would be to be at that place where your kids are no longer in your day to day, and it made me feel kind of melancholy.
But lately I’ve been thinking about the line “time makes you bolder.” Is that actually true? And if so, what does that look like?
Listen in and discover how to make your midlife your best chapter yet.
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