Eps 105 | Winning the Battle in Your Mind with Lisa Michelle Jones
Release Date: 11/11/2025
Eps 118 | What Nobody Tells You About Investing in Yourself
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Did you pour out love on everyone around you this Valentine's Day—and forget to save any for yourself? You bought the valentines, made the heart-shaped pancakes, slipped the notes into the lunchboxes... and then turned that same gaze inward only to become your own worst critic. In this episode, Jennifer gets practical about what it really looks like to invest in yourself—not as a trendy self-care concept, but as the foundation of everything we've been building together in the last five episodes. Because here's the truth nobody talks about: compassionate parenting begins with compassionate...
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Eps 117 | Compassionate Parenting: A Better Way Forward
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Are you caught in the crossfire of the parenting wars? Tired of being told you're either too soft or too strict? Has someone made you feel guilty for apologizing to your child—or for holding a firm boundary? In this episode, Jennifer tackles the false dichotomy that's tearing apart mom communities and church small groups alike: gentle parenting vs. authoritarian parenting. She unpacks the fear that's actually driving both sides of the debate, clears up the dangerous confusion between gentle and permissive parenting, and introduces a framework she calls compassionate parenting—an approach...
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Eps 116 | From Burnt Out to Lit Up: Rediscovering What Makes You Come Alive
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Are you going through the motions of motherhood but can't remember the last time you felt truly alive? Do you find yourself wondering who you even are anymore beyond "mom"? Have the things that once brought you joy become just another obligation on your endless to-do list? Jennifer unpacks the dangerous pattern of numbing and disconnection that keeps mothers stuck in survival mode—and shows you the path back to rediscovering what makes you come alive. Through personal stories of her own journey from burnt out to lit up, she explores why we lose ourselves in the first place, the difference...
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Eps 115 | Breaking Free From Shame: Why Your Courage Matters
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This episode is for every mama caught in the shame spiral who believes one mistake defines her entire story. Have you been replaying that moment when you lost your temper, forgot something important, or didn't show up the way you wanted to? Are you stuck in the hallway of your mind, convinced that one misstep means you've failed completely? Jennifer shares a powerful moment from her recent speech and debate tournament where she watched a bright, capable student spiral into shame after forgetting part of her speech—and realized how many mothers are stuck in that same hallway. Through the lens...
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Eps 114 | The Permission Slip You've Been Waiting For
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This episode is for every mama who's been waiting for permission to be who you are, to do what you want to do, to dream bigger. Mama, have you been waiting for your kids to get older, for your husband to tell you it's okay, for someone else to validate your desires before you pursue them? That permission slip might never arrive—until you write it yourself. In this episode, Jennifer shares the four specific permission slips moms are often waiting for and why giving yourself permission isn't selfish but rather a crucial act of stewarding the life you've been given. Whether you want...
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Eps 113 | When You Wish You Could Start Over
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This episode is for every mama carrying the weight of parental regret—wishing you'd done things differently, taught them better, shown up more intentionally. Whether your children are still at home or already grown, this episode will help you understand why your regret doesn't have to be the end of the story. You'll discover how to heal relationships with adult children, how to repair with kids still under your roof, the power of neuroplasticity in creating new relational patterns, and how to initiate conversations that create space for truth and reconnection. If you've ever thought "I wish...
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Eps 112 | You're Not Behind - You're Beginning
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This episode is for every mama who's tired of feeling one step behind, constantly surprised by schedule conflicts, or exhausted from managing everyone else's lives. You'll discover why regular family check-ins are essential, the difference between managing and leading your family, how to ask questions that empower your kids instead of control them, and the three strategic times each year to pause and realign your family's commitments with your values. Whether you have little ones trying new activities or teenagers navigating their own schedules, this episode will help you stop managing magic...
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Eps 111 | Stop Managing, Start Leading: Family Check-Ins
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In this practical and empowering episode, Jennifer introduces her family check-in method that transforms chaos into calm—without micromanaging every detail. As we step into a new year, she reveals how three strategic conversations per year can change your family's schedule from reactive scrambling to intentional leadership. Drawing from years of managing teenagers with work schedules, a family restaurant, and homeschool activities, Jennifer shares the exact framework for leading your family with confidence while giving your kids space to grow into capable, independent humans. This episode is...
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Eps 110 | Breaking the Cycle: Why Emotional Intelligence is the Most Important Leadership Skill You'll Ever Learn
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Jennifer explores why emotional intelligence is the most critical leadership skill you'll ever develop as a mother. Drawing from corporate leadership research and personal experience, she reveals how your nervous system regulation directly impacts your children's brain development, health, and future relationships—and how breaking toxic patterns today creates a healthier legacy for generations to come. This episode is for every mama who's realized she's parenting differently than she was parented, who's seen her own reactive patterns show up with her kids, or who's ready to break cycles that...
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Eps 109 | When your kids want things you can't afford
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In this essential holiday episode, Jennifer tackles one of the most stressful aspects of gift-giving season: how to respond when your children ask for expensive things you can't afford. Through practical strategies and compassionate insight, she reveals how these moments aren't really about the toys at all—they're about emotional regulation, parenting triggers, and teaching children resilience through discomfort. This episode is for every mama who's felt the weight of comparison when other families buy expensive gifts, who's struggled with guilt around saying no to her children, or who's...
info_outlineJennifer welcomes Lisa to explore the first pillar of the Enough Mom framework: courage. Through personal stories and biblical wisdom, they reveal how true courage isn't about never feeling afraid—it's about taking daily steps forward even when life feels impossible. From Lisa's hilarious kayak race story to deep truths about thought patterns and identity, this episode is packed with practical wisdom for every mama battling lies in her own mind.
This episode is for every mama who feels stuck, overwhelmed by negative self-talk, or paralyzed by limiting beliefs. You'll discover how to take your thoughts captive, replace lies with truth, and gain courage one small choice at a time. Plus, you'll hear an unforgettable story about an 80-year-old man, a broken kayak, and a surprising trophy that proves the power of not quitting.
Timestamps
03:00 - Life with Teenagers: Navigating the Weird Seasons
05:00 - The Power of Sharing Your Story Without Apology
10:00 - It's a Daily Battle, Not a Finish Line
12:00 - The Importance of Thought Inventory: What Are You Actually Thinking?
18:00 - The Four Questions to Ask About Your Thoughts
23:00 - Lisa's Story: The Kayak Race That Changed Everything
35:00 - Choosing One Stroke at a Time
38:00 - The Power of Community and Encouragement
42:00 - The Second Place Trophy: A Symbol of Not Quitting
45:00 - Practical Steps: Identifying Your Limiting Beliefs
48:00 - Confronting the Lie: "I'm Not a Leader"
53:00 - Choosing Trust in the Face of Fear
60:00 - Closing & Next Steps: Confidence and Freedom Over Perfection
About the Guest
Lisa Michelle Jones is an Exercise Physiologist, health coach, Bible teacher, and founder of FITT By Design. She empowers women to discover their unique design and live with resilience and perseverance. Lisa is a homeschool mom of three living on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Connect: lisamichellejones.com
About the Host
Jennifer Bryant is an educational leader, having worked in every sector of school from public to private to homeschool. She is a California girl living in Hawaii, homeschool mama to teenagers, and recovering perfectionist. As an ADHD mom and former authoritative parent turned compassionate parent, she brings raw honesty and deep insight to conversations about maternal mental health. Jennifer is passionate about helping mothers find courage, build confidence, and walk boldly in their calling.
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Mentioned in This Episode:
The concept of "taking thoughts captive" (2 Corinthians 10:5)
Four questions to examine your thoughts: Is it true? Is it helpful? Is it kind? Does it align with who God says I am?
Action Steps
This week, take one step to confront a limiting belief:
Identify one limiting belief you've been telling yourself (e.g., "I'm not brave," "I'm not a leader," "I'm always late," "That's not who I am")
Pause and examine it using the four questions: Is it true? Is it helpful? Is it kind? Does it align with who God says I am?
Replace the lie with truth using biblical affirmations or positive truth statements
Choose courage one small step at a time—remember, it's about progress, not perfection
Surround yourself with encouragers—find people who believe in you and speak truth into your life
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