153 | De-Influenced: The Power of Minimalism in a World of Exhausting Consumerism with Julia Ubbenga
Release Date: 06/03/2025
175 | How to Create a Peaceful Home in a "Bad News" World: Politics, Conspiracy Theories, and Protecting Your Family with Jennifer Pepito
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In this conversation, I sit down with Jennifer Pepito, author of Habits for a Sacred Home and host of the Restoration Home podcast, to talk about how easy it is to become consumed by the constant stream of news, opinions, and outrage, and how that weight doesn’t just stay on our phones, it follows us into our tone, our conversations, and the atmosphere of our homes. Jennifer shares insight from history, reflecting on how many revolutions were fueled by anger, only to leave people in an even more broken place. It’s not about ignoring what’s happening in the world, but learning how to...
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174 | Can a Marriage Be Rebuilt After Betrayal? One Couple’s Divorce and Redemption Story with Cheryl Scruggs
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What happens when a marriage slowly drifts into loneliness, betrayal, and eventually divorce? And can God really restore something that broken? In this episode of Living Easy with Lindsey, Lindsey Maestas talks with author and marriage mentor Cheryl Scruggs about the painful season that led to an affair, the divorce that followed, and the unexpected seven-year journey that eventually led Cheryl and her husband Jeff back to each other. Cheryl shares honestly about feeling deeply alone in her marriage, the choices that led to brokenness, and the personal and spiritual transformation that...
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173 | "The Black Coffee Theory": The #1 Mindset Shift That Will Give You a Happier Life
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Have you ordered, rated, and reviewed my new book, ""? If not, please take a second to do so!! If you've ever enjoyed my content, this is the greatest way that you could support me right now! THANK YOU! Change is expensive, but won't staying cost you even more? What if the reason you feel stuck, drained, or unhappy isn’t because your life is hard, but because you’ve been "adding sugar" to what’s actually bitter? In this episode, Lindsey Maestas shares what she calls the “Black Coffee Theory”: a simple but transformative mindset shift that has changed the way she...
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172 | You Don’t Have to Carry Everyone: Emotional Triggers and Trusting God with the People You Love with Lenya Heitzig
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In this heartfelt, faith-centered episode, Lindsey Maestas and Lenya Heitzig have a powerful conversation inspired by core message of “calling women up, not out”: a reminder that growth happens through truth and not shame. P.S. Have you read my new book, , yet?! We are still in launch month so EVERY bit of support from this community helps!! I have a goal of selling 120 books this week!! If you're single or engaged, this book will prepare your heart for marriage. If you've been married for 1-50 years, I wrote this book to help you become more intentional with your time and energy toward...
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171 | Don't Burn Your Own House Down: How We Almost Destroyed Our Own with Jesse Maestas
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IT'S RELEASE DAY!!! is officially out in the world! For this special day, Jesse asked if he could sit down and interview me about the real story behind the book… and our marriage. We talk honestly about the habits and patterns that created distance between us. We discuss the stories of others' that are a big part of this book (and the title). This conversation is about the reality that marriage doesn’t just happen and stay great on its own. It takes intention. It takes humility. It takes learning how to repair when you’ve hurt each other. And it takes choosing an eternal...
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170 | The 4 Silent Killers of Marriage (and How to Avoid Divorce)
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My book, Don’t Burn Your Own House Down: Prioritizing Your Marriage, Your Spouse, and Yourself for a Deeper Connection, will be here in ONE WEEK. (AHHH!!!) Please pre-order today!!! Barnes & Noble: ! (Preferred <3) Target: ! (Preferred <3) Amazon: Did you know that 41% of first marriages and 60% of second marriages end in divorce? And even higher numbers are reportedly completely dissatisfied in their marriages. In today’s episode, I’m diving into the four silent killers that quietly lead couples toward disconnection, resentment, and ultimately divorce. These issues...
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169 | You, Me, and Anxiety: Understanding and Walking With Anxious Children with Dr. Robyn Graham
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Friends! My new book, is ALMOST HERE! Countdown: 13 DAYS! (ahhh!) If you haven't already , now is the time!!! THANK YOU so much for your support! I love you guys! In this episode of the Living Easy Podcast, Lindsey Maestas sits down with Robyn Graham, author of You, Me, and Anxiety, to talk about anxiety in children, emotional regulation, and how parents can support anxious kids without unintentionally making things worse. Together, they explore why so many parents feel overwhelmed and hopeless when navigating childhood anxiety, why children often struggle to emotionally regulate,...
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168 | A Conversation with My 10-Year-Old: Morning Disciplines, Our Home Life, Sharing the Gospel with Friends, and Homeschooling
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In this episode, I sit down with my 10-year-old son for a simple, honest conversation about our mornings, our home life, and the rhythms we’re still learning as a family. We talk about what self-discipline looks like for him in the mornings. He shares the areas in which he hopes our family can still grow this year. We also touch on homeschooling, how we talk about faith in our home, and what sharing the gospel looks like as a kid. If you’re a parent navigating discipline, routines, faith, or simply wondering what your children are absorbing from your home, I hope this conversation...
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167 | You Don’t Need a "New Year, New You", You Need a Faithful Start: God Is More Interested in Your Obedience Than Your Reinvention
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As the year winds down, the noise of the past year gets louder. We see what we failed at and all that we've achieved. And then as January approaches, the world shouts at us to set our New Year resolutions, to chase fresh starts, to reinvent ourselves, to do more, be better, and try harder. But what if what your soul actually needs isn’t a fresh start, but rest and obedience? Jesus doesn't heal through pressure, He heals through presence. In this episode, Lindsey Maestas shares a gentle, Jesus-centered reflection for the holiday season and end of the year. She challenges herself, and...
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166 | If “2024 Me” Knew What I Know Now: 8 Growth-Oriented Lessons I’ve Learned in 2025
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This year stretched me in ways I never expected. My heart ached throughout so much of 2025, but I also grew in ways I never thought I could. In this episode, I share the most meaningful lessons I learned about emotional healing, personal growth, faith, relationships, and learning to sit with discomfort instead of running from it. We talk about the difference between processing and obsessing, why seeking peace through information and understanding eventually falls short, and how Scripture points us toward a peace that doesn’t rely on clarity or control. I also unpack how loneliness isn’t...
info_outlineToday’s episode, “De-Influenced: The Power of Minimalism in a World of Exhausting Consumerism,” with host, Lindsey Maestas, and author and mom-of-four Julia Ubbenga, invites listeners to consider the freedom found in having less stuff. They talk about the temptation of Influencer hauls, consumer culture, how clothes in your closet can suck joy and peace from you, and so much more.
Julia shares how her family gave away 75% of their belongings in pursuit of a simpler, more intentional life. We discuss her book, Rich in What Matters, which walks through the process of simplifying not just your physical space, but also your soul, mind, and relationships.
Julia speaks to the cultural overwhelm of “more, more, more,” and how minimalism has reoriented her faith, motherhood, and marriage.
We also give practical tips for simplifying daily life as busy moms, the mental load of parenting, and how saying no to excess has helped her say yes to what truly matters.
The abundant life Jesus promises often begins with subtraction.
Whether you're drowning in toys, trapped in comparison on Instagram, or just craving more peace in your home and marriage, this episode will remind you that less really can be more.