What I Do Daily to Keep Depression and Anxiety at Bay
Release Date: 07/22/2021
226 | How to Get Stuff Done Using Lists
The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
If you are a person who hates "being a slave" to your to-do list, this episode is for you. I break down the exact process I use to create lists that free up my brain space, move the needle on projects that matter to me, keep track of looming deadlines, and permit me to ignore everything else. If you think you're not a "list person" I challenge you to listen to this super tactical episode.
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225 | How to Get Stuff Done by Creating Schedules that Work w/Sasha Star Robertson, Pt2
The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
How can you create time blocks in your schedule when you have tiny kids at home? What does self-care look like for the mom with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers? What do we do when we feel 100% called to motherhood and also 100% called to a career or a ministry? Is balance even possible? Well, my guest today would argue that, yes, yes it is. And she’s here to tell you how. This is part 2 of my 2-part conversation with Sasha Star Robertson. Listen in.
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224 | How to Get Stuff Done by Creating Schedules that Work w/Sasha Star Robertson, Pt1
The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
We are continuing our series on how to get stuff done and I’ve invited my friend Sasha Star Robertson to join us. She’s a mom to 3 children ages 3 mos, 18 mos, and 4 years. She’s also an entrepreneur, a podcast host, and a faith-based productivity coach. If you’re wondering how to get stuff done with littles at home, Sasha is your girl. She is here to share how to get stuff done by creating schedules from your most purposeful priorities. This is Part 1 of a 2-Part conversation. Listen in.
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223 | How to Get Stuff Done Using Routines
The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
Are you having trouble getting stuff done? Maybe you are struggling with how to balance your time with the Lord while also tending to your never-ending to-do list. Or maybe you are struggling with only doing the stuff on your to-do list but never getting to the things that feed your soul and creativity. If you are struggling to get stuff done then I have a favorite strategy of mine to offer: Routines. I'll tell you what a routine is, why routines work, who they work best for, who they do NOT work for, the first few steps to establish a new routine, and what to do if your new routine is not...
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222 | What to do When Your Child Suffers from Body Shame w/Jane Curry Weber
The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
The stats on kids and body shame are staggering. Some studies suggest that 94% of teen girls and 64% of teen boys have been shamed for how their body looks. As moms we can have a huge influence over how our kids see themselves and their bodies. Today, I welcome back to the show my friend and dietician Jane Curry Weber. She has been helping families for 25 years and she is here today to help us help our kids embody a healthy and God-honoring view of themselves and their bodies. Listen in.
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221 | Why We Have Body Shame and How to Overcome It w/Jane Curry Weber
The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
Today I welcome back to the show my friend and dietician Jane Curry Weber to talk about body shame and women: What causes it. How social media contributes to it. How it leads to eating disorders. And what we can do to overcome it. And stay tuned to the end of our conversation where I go off on a tangent about my insecurities talking about my weight and health on this podcast. I may or may not have a vulnerability hangover after releasing this episode into the wild. Listen in.
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220 | How to Get Stuff Done Using Theme Days
The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
Do you feel like you're drowning? Is your house rarely clean? I mean, really clean? Are you struggling with how to take good care of your children AND also find time to get your work done AND be a good daughter AND a good sister AND a good friend AND mop the floors? Do you need a system that actually works? A system that will help you fit in all the tasks and relationships that matter most to you? If you are struggling to get stuff done, I’ve got a super practical episode. Today, we are talking about how to get stuff done using Theme Days.
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219 | Why You Don't Get Stuff Done
The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
If there's one thing I learned about YOU in my most recent podcast listener survey is this: you love practical episodes to help you find balance. If there are two things I'd add this: You are struggling to get stuff done. So, today and next week and maybe even beyond next week, we’re going there. We’re getting personal and practical. Today I’m giving you 5 reasons why you don’t get stuff done. Listen in.
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218 | Life is Hard. God is Good. Let's Dance. w/Brant Hansen, Part 2
The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
Today I welcome back to the show Brant Hansen. He’s a best-selling author, award-winning syndicated radio host, podcast host of the Brant and Sherri Oddcast (my favorite podcast), advocate for children with correctable disabilities with CURE international, and he’s on the autism spectrum. He is hilarious and wise and witty and I just cannot believe I was able to sit and ask him questions for a full hour. This is Part 2 of a 2-part conversation. Be sure to go back and listen to for Part 1 before you listen to this.
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217 | Life is Hard. God is Good. Let's Dance. w/Brant Hansen, Part 1
The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
Okay, you guys, this is my dream interview. If it all ended today, I’d die a happy podcast host. Brant Hansen is a best-selling author, award-winning syndicated radio host, podcast host of the Brant and Sherri Oddcast (my favorite podcast), advocate for children with correctable disabilities with CURE international, and he’s on the autism spectrum. I’m not exaggerating when I say that he’s informed my faith and my daily outlook on Jesus and peace more than anyone in the last 20 years. I’m so excited for you to hear my interview with Brant Hansen, Listen in.
info_outlineDepression affects 300 million people worldwide, and I am one of them. The good news is, depression is entirely treatable and almost always, preventable. If you have mild depression and anxiety and want to explore some options outside of prescription medication, I'm giving you the exact things I do on a daily basis that keep depression and anxiety at bay.
This is part of my Summer Series Replay and originally aired September 2019 as part of a 6-part series on depression and anxiety. (EP15-EP20)
EP 16: This is where I tell my story of depression
Depression DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria
The DSM-5 outlines the following criterion to make a diagnosis of depression. The individual must be experiencing five or more symptoms during the same 2-week period and at least one of the symptoms should be either (1) depressed mood or (2) loss of interest or pleasure.
1. Depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day.
2. Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities most of the day, nearly every day.
3. Significant weight loss when not dieting or weight gain, or decrease or increase in appetite nearly every day.
4. A slowing down of thought and a reduction of physical movement (observable by others, not merely subjective feelings of restlessness or being slowed down).
5. Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day.
6. Feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt nearly every day.
7. Diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness, nearly every day.
8. Recurrent thoughts of death, recurrent suicidal ideation without a specific plan, or a suicide attempt or a specific plan for committing suicide.
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