Living Lighter
Do you ever get so caught up in your day-to-day life that you forget to take care of YOU? We all do. Our cup ends up empty and we can’t figure out just how to fill ourselves back up again. We are ok with saying "It's just motherhood", accept the #hotmessmomculture, and resolve to suffer through. But friend, here is the thing…we are NOT called to live this way. God wants us to live lighter and enjoy life to the fullest. I’m Teresa Swanstrom Anderson, mom of six, author, speaker, Bible teacher, and entrepreneur who wants to show overwhelmed moms there is a better way. You CAN slow down, lean into living lighter, and take care of yourself: home, body, mind, and soul. So, let's do just that together!
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69: Unlock Abundance, Meaning, and Connection with Cayla Craft
03/25/2024
69: Unlock Abundance, Meaning, and Connection with Cayla Craft
Today Cayla and I talk about her first book, What Do You Really Want? – 7 Questions That Can Unlock the Answers to a Life Full of Abundance, Meaning, and Connection, and I have a feeling it will be one of the most listened-to episodes yet because there’s just so much meat in our conversation!! Working as an ER nurse, she realized she was unconsciously believing a lot of unhelpful narratives about herself that were influencing her everyday life. Being willing to do the hard work and get honest with herself, Cayla ended up quitting her 9-5 and pouring all she’s learned into women who also want to break free from these limitations. Over the years as a Jesus-loving mentor and entrepreneur coach, she has created seven questions as a framework to make an impact not only in your business…but also in your life. You will LOVE how real Cayla is, as she vulnerably shares SO much wisdom, while giving Jesus all the glory. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why it’s important to ask the RIGHT questions (and how we know what they are!). What to do (and how to respond internally) when people criticize that “You’ve Changed” – but you know the change is good, healthy, and exciting! How defining what you truly want and taking the next best step is key to achieving your goals. "When you play really big with your life, it gives God a chance to show up and show off." Links to all the things mentioned: about her book! Purchase What Do You Really Want () Cayla’s Cayla’s Cayla’s Podcast () Cayla! Let’s Connect! Sign up for my signature course, This podcast was produced by . The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.
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Ep 68: Empower Your Business + Life with Jess Glazer
03/11/2024
Ep 68: Empower Your Business + Life with Jess Glazer
Side hustle to successful company? Who doesn’t want that! 👀 I am sitting down with Jess Glazer DeRose as she shares how she grew her multiple side hustles into a successful online business. The first step?? Stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing the roller coaster ride of entrepreneurship. Listen in as Jess + I talk about her course, Empower, which will help YOU create and launch your DREAM course or group coaching program that will excel you towards higher success in your business. The best part? The personal transformation and sense of community that you can experience through her program. In this episode, you’ll hear: 💛How stepping out of your comfort zone is essential for personal and professional growth. ✨ Building a community of like-minded individuals can provide support and inspiration on the entrepreneurial journey. ❌ Setting boundaries and prioritizing what matters can lead to a more fulfilling and balanced life. 👏 Taking action is key to success, and readiness is an illusion. Action breeds confidence. 💰 Investing in yourself and asking for help are important for personal and professional growth. Links to all the things mentioned: (this is what you need to click on!) Jess’ Jess’ Jess’ Let’s Connect! Sign up for my signature course, This podcast was produced by . The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.
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67: Flourish In Every Season with Joy Clarkson
03/04/2024
67: Flourish In Every Season with Joy Clarkson
It’s such a pleasure to bring this conversation to you because I know you’re going to LOVE Joy. Today, we talk about her latest book, You Are a Tree – and Other Metaphors to Nourish Life, Thought, and Prayer. If any of you love Madeline L’Engle, you will adore Joy’s writing. In it, Joy shares seven metaphors and how they apply to our lives today and shape the way we think, pray, and live. You’ll love her stories, Scripture, poetry, and art as she offers meditations to help us experience God, ourselves, our relationships, and the world in a new way…and with deeper meaning! How we are like a tree…and a machine, and why this matters. Why love is like home, and what Scripture says about it. Listening to the voice of God and why may be hard to figure out your calling. Links to all the things mentioned: Let’s Connect! Sign up for my signature course, This podcast was produced by . The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.
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66: Changing our Legacy with Kristen Hallinan
02/19/2024
66: Changing our Legacy with Kristen Hallinan
If you feel stuck in cycles of brokenness, then this episode is for you ♥️ I’m so honored to share this conversation with my dear friend (of over a decade!) Kristen Hallinan, as we talk about unknowingly repeating the mistakes of our parents and grandparents, passing on pain and suffering. But guess what…this legacy of trauma can end with you! ☺️ No matter what has happened in the past or what mess you might be in today, you are not destined to carry on your family’s wounds, unhealthy behaviors, or toxic relationships. It doesn’t have to be this way. Your legacy can be different, and the change starts with you. Listen today to Kristen’s wisdom as she shares tools, truth, and hope offered in her book Legacy Changer: Heal the Hurt, Redeem Your Story, Create Hope for Your Family. 👏 In this episode, you’ll hear: Understanding the brain and body science of emotional wounds. How to heal from generational pain. How to set boundaries in your relationships―the way Jesus did. How to lead your family toward a more hopeful future. Links to all the things mentioned: Kristen’s : Heal the Hurt, Redeem Your Story, Create Hope for Your Family – by Kristen Hallinan – Releases Feb 20, 2024! (I’m honored to have been asked to give an endorsement in the beginning!) Take the by Bessel Van Der Kolk by Henry Cloud and John Townsend Let’s Connect! Sign up for my signature course, This podcast was produced by . The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.
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65: Drawing Prayer Circles
02/12/2024
65: Drawing Prayer Circles
As you likely know, our family is going through a double-family crisis, which has massively impacted my prayer life. Because I’m so focused on prayer during this mega-hard season, I wanted to vulnerably talk about some things I’m learning, things I’m still struggling with, and things I’d love to share to hopefully help strengthen your prayer life, too. ♥️ As Mark Batterson says in his book, Draw the Circle: The 40 Day Prayer Challenge: “If it seems like God isn’t moving in our lives, maybe it’s because we’re not moving.” Here’s a little piece of advice: work like it depends on you, and pray like it depends on God… because dreams (and prayers) don’t work unless you do (I explain this in the episode). 🙏 In this episode, you’ll hear: 💫 What to do when darkness seems to engulf. 💫 Why Joshua 3:8 is so significant (the story when God tells the priests to step into the rushing river BEFORE they had any idea it would be parted). 💫 Why praying and then simply hoping it’s answered might not be what God wants. Links to all the things mentioned: (600+ of us are currently going through Mark Batterson’s book, Draw the Circle - book links below!) (my book!) Let’s Connect! Sign up for my signature course, This podcast was produced by . The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.
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64: Why Coaching Matters + How I Can Help You?
02/05/2024
64: Why Coaching Matters + How I Can Help You?
Feeling stuck? Burnt out? If you’ve ever been curious about life coaching and what it’s all about, this episode is for you! Today, I share why life coaching can be completely life-changing and even take you through a mini-life coaching session (get out your journal so you truly can have growth and helpful outcome by the end!). In this episode, you’ll hear: How you know if you need to pursue life coaching + what sort of impact it makes. How life coaching is different from counseling/therapy and mentorship. A mini life coaching session! Links to all the things mentioned: ! Head here for more info about life coaching. Let’s Connect! Sign up for my signature course, This podcast was produced by . The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.
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63: Rhythms of Renewal with Rebekah Lyons
01/29/2024
63: Rhythms of Renewal with Rebekah Lyons
You’ve likely heard me talk about being back in school and in Seminary (!!) with a group of amazing women … well, you’re in for a treat today as I chat with my seminary sister, Rebekah Lyons.💞 Today we talk about her book, Rhythms of Renewal – Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose. This book has been SO impactful for me through the years, and it was so fun to come to this conversation with the book in hand, knowing that it’s full of bright pink underlines, hearts, starred sections, and loads of notes in the margins. You are going to love this conversation as she shares how to live a life of rhythm … rather than a life with broken resolutions. 🥰 In this episode, you’ll hear: ✨ Four rhythms of renewal that help combat the anxiety that often consumes us ✨ Why we cannot heal what is hidden (+ how our mental health suffers when we do) ✨ The importance of taking inventory (Grab Rebekah’s ) Links to all the things mentioned: Let’s Connect! Sign up for my signature course, This podcast was produced by . The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.
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62: Say GOODBYE To Hustle Culture + Learn To Hustle Sanely with Jess Massey
01/22/2024
62: Say GOODBYE To Hustle Culture + Learn To Hustle Sanely with Jess Massey
Are you TIRED of hustle culture? I know I am. The constant go, push through, and burnout as you grow lifestyle is exhausting. There IS a better way, friends. You can hustle … sanely. I have brought THE Hustle Sanely gal herself onto the show – Jess Massey. She is going to help you (and I!) understand the importance of routines, rest, focus, and managing overwhelm. ✨ She is going to help you step into peaceful productivity that will you accomplish all your goals without burning out or tapping out from exhaustion. This is a conversation you will want to bookmark and come back to again. It is FULL of incredible action-taking steps that I know will help you to live lighter (and Hustle Sanely) 💞 In this episode you’ll hear: 💭 How clear vision will help you set goals that align with your season of life 💭 What “Focus 3” means + why you NEED it in your life 💭 How batching household tasks with a home reset routine saves you time AND mental energy 💭 Daily practices + tasks that will help you live lighter Connect with Jess: Instagram Her new course launches on January 24! You will be able to sign up (when it is live) Let’s Connect! Sign up for my signature course, This podcast was produced by . The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.
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61: Reset Your Daily Habits with Liz Bagwell
01/15/2024
61: Reset Your Daily Habits with Liz Bagwell
Hi friends! Today’s show is a bit different because we had a family emergency, and one of our kids is in the hospital …and will be for a week. 🥺 I had planned to interview my dear friend (podcast host, published scientist … and one of my life coaching clients!) Liz Bagwell to talk about resetting our daily habits. ☀️ BUT… since I needed to shut down my week to care for my family, Liz stepped up and asked if she could do a “takeover” instead, so we still got this week’s episode out! And GOSH, IS IT A GOOD ONE! In this episode, you’ll hear: ✨ All about your Circadian Rhythm and Circadian Clock - what these are and two things we can focus on to help us work for the way God created our bodies and not against ⚡ Energy Performance Ultradian Rhythm - what this is, how our society goes against it. We feel/think we have to operate at peak performance and energy 8-10 hours a day, and that just isn't the way God created us. 🧬 Our Nervous System- God designed us to spend most of our time with our rest/digest (parasympathetic) nervous system turned on, though many of us spend so much of our time in FIGHT/FLIGHT/OR FREEZE. And though GOD designed us to have a sympathetic NS for us to USE, when you perpetually live in it – your body is stuck using everything it can to keep you SAFE, NOT doing everything it can to keep you healthy. Links to all the things mentioned: Work with Liz! Journal – Liz’s Let’s Connect! Sign up for my signature course, This podcast was produced by . The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.
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60: No More Burnout Days!
01/08/2024
60: No More Burnout Days!
Happy January! ✨ I’m so excited to share this episode with you as we learn to do this year well…different…BETTER! Killing it, on fire, burnt out. These are very dramatic, big phrases…right? ➡️ What’s involved in killing it? ➡️ What are you killing to get it? ➡️ Yourself? Your mental health? Your physical health? Your family’s health? ➡️ What’s dying for this lifestyle to continue? Today we’re talking all about ways to reset our thinking about how full our lives are and practices and rhythms to implement to create a lighter, simpler life. In this episode you’ll hear: ☀️ What you can do in the morning to set yourself up well…and what my mornings look like!! ⌛ The most important hour of the day…I have a feeling it’s not when you think! 🗓️ How to figure out how to simplify your schedule…which we both MUST do to stop living the #hotmessmomculture + truly *can* do using this exercise Links to all the things mentioned: I mentioned some ways I’m intentionally NOT productive (to add rest and spaciousness into my schedule). One of my favorite ways to do that is diving into pretty much anything by Three Birds Renovations. Here’s their , , and …ooh and their (which I have and love)! Living Lighter : Maximize the Most Important Hour of the Day Living Lighter : Time is Elastic – How You Can Stretch it to Hold Your Priorities The business we bought in 2023 – – come stay! Let’s Connect! Let’s dive into ! Sign up for my signature course, This podcast was produced by . The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.
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59: Small Town Christmas with Megan Alexander
12/18/2023
59: Small Town Christmas with Megan Alexander
It’s been so fun sharing real-life friends with you during this Christmas season, and this week is no different – Megan Alexander and I have been friends since preschool! Today, we talk about her television show, Small Town Christmas, and children’s book (inspired by the show), The Magic of a Small Town Christmas. During this episode, Megan and I chat about how impactful it’s been to tell stories from around the country as small towns share their traditions because they remember how to do things slower and aren’t so easily caught up in all the busyness of it all. Allowing us all a peek inside traditions of their towns, Megan reminds us all that it’s not all the big stuff we do during Christmas that creates memories, but rather the things with intention behind them. In this episode, you’ll hear: 🎄 Some of Megan and my memories from childhood 🎥 Filming in places like Branson, MO; Pigeon Forge, TN; and North Pole, AK 🎅🏾 Her favorite parts of filming + why she loves volunteers and impromptu Santas 🥰 The importance of the rretelling of old stories and traditions Links to all the things mentioned: ( airs on Fox Business Network beginning December 16th!) Books: Let’s Connect! Sign up for my signature course, This podcast was produced by . The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.
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58: BREATHE Through The Holidays (Breathwork Helps!) with Kiesha Yokers
12/11/2023
58: BREATHE Through The Holidays (Breathwork Helps!) with Kiesha Yokers
Does your Apple Watch remind you to breathe? How’s your anxiety + stress? I’m so excited to share this conversation with you because not only is it with my BFF of about 25 years, Kiesha Yokers, but also because she teaches us some MASSIVELY HELPFUL breathing exercises that benefit us during every season, especially during the stress of Christmastime. In this conversation, Kiesha and I discuss somatic work and the benefits of breathwork, exploring the concept of soma, which encompasses the body, emotions, and sensations. Kiesha leads a grounding and centering exercise to help regulate the nervous system and discusses the importance of breathwork in managing anxiety and depression and improving overall well-being. It is mind-blowing to learn the benefits of breathwork and how it can help with various health issues, like strengthening the immune system, improving lung function, and regulating the nervous system. Kiesha shares a box breathing exercise, the four-seven-nine breathing exercise for better sleep, and the ladder breathing exercise for relaxation. You will learn so much and return to this episode again and again! In this episode, you’ll hear: What the word Somatic means (derived from the Greek word, body) as it focuses on the body, emotions, and sensations and can help regulate the nervous system. Three simple breathing exercises: Centering practice (great to do every morning) helps with focus and clarity while feeling more rooted and connected. The Four-Seven-Nine breathing exercise is effective for promoting better sleep. The Ladder breathing exercise - an excellent practice for relaxation. Links to all the things mentioned: Sign up for a FREE breathwork session on - Reduce stress, regulate your nervous system, build strength, and tone your body! 2023 Women’s Health Fitness Awards “Best Pilates App”! Let’s Connect! Sign up for my signature course, This podcast was produced by . The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.
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57: Loving My Actual Christmas with Alex Kuykendall
12/04/2023
57: Loving My Actual Christmas with Alex Kuykendall
I always enjoy interviewing my real-life friends, and Alex is no exception! In our conversation, she talks about her experiment to relish Christmastime, which turned out to be the perfect way for her to lead her family in slowing down and enjoying every aspect of Advent, even during a year of heaviness. As we discuss her fantastic book, Loving My Actual Christmas, I think the below quote captures it all: “So here we are at the front end of Christmas, and once again, I am determined this year will be different. When I consider what I want to remember, or what I want my children to remember, a year from now, ten years from now, it’s not an exhausted, overwhelmed, slightly crazed Christmas woman who is determined to make every moment magical and in the process gets angry and resentful. I know there must be a more sanity-infused way. One that involves not overdoing, but working toward relishing the here and now.” -Alexandra Kuykendall This is the PERFECT episode to listen to if you want to live a little lighter this Christmas season. In this episode, you’ll hear: ♥️ Alex’s experiment to be completely present in her life as it is during the holiday season. 🎄Themes of Advent, Christmas, and Christmastide ✨ Us reflect on hope, love, joy, and peace while relishing the season with practical advice on common Christmas stressors, such as finances, schedules, and extended family. Books discussed on today's show: Alex texted me after we recorded, saying she said the wrong title of the book she mentioned! The correct book/title is: Grab Alex’s Trilogy: Connect with Teresa: Grab a copy of one of ! This podcast was produced by The music was produced by
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56: Advent Conspiracy with Greg Holder
11/27/2023
56: Advent Conspiracy with Greg Holder
If you’re just so exhausted from all the “stuff” of Christmas: the consumerism, the busy pace, the well…everything of it all. OR if you’re waking up on December 26th and just feel like you “missed it,” you’re going to love today’s episode as Greg Holder and I talk about the movement, Advent Conspiracy. In his book, he mentions “Our hyperconsumption leaves us empty. We worship less. We spend more. We give less. We struggle more.” He then goes on to say, “ Time and nerves stretch thin, and we reduce family and friends to a card, or a resent that costs the “right” amount to prove our level of love…our quest to celebrate the mystery (…or the magic!) of Christmas exhausts us.” As we’re exhausted about how 🎁 consumerism has stolen Christmas, we talk about how to choose a counter-cultural way to celebrate instead: 🙏🏼Worship Fully…because Christmas begins and ends with Jesus 💸Spend Less…free up your resources for things that really matter ✋🏿Give More…of your hands, your words, and your heart 💕 Love All…including the poor, the sick, and the forgotten 🎄Will your kids get on board? Guess what…Greg talks about how kids are generally more apt to hop on more quickly than we adults are. Links to all the things mentioned: Advent Conspiracy book: Advent Conspiracy explainer video: Advent Conspiracy free resources: Group Study: Instagram I @gregholder_ Let’s Connect! Sign up for my signature course, This podcast was produced by . The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.
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55: Cultivating Peace In Your Home During The Holidays With Wendy Trigsted
11/20/2023
55: Cultivating Peace In Your Home During The Holidays With Wendy Trigsted
Welcome back for part two of our conversation with Wendy Trigsted from the Peaceful Homestead! Last week, we talked about creating peace in our homes even before stepping into the Christmas season and some of the things that trip us up (bye, clutter). We also hear her tips and wisdom once the Christmas season has officially begun (If you haven’t listened, stop right now and go back to that episode first! It’s so good!) 💞 Today’s episode is a continuation as we talk about how adding things to our calendars is like adding more things to our homes …and it just becomes too. much. clutter. And it (of course) stresses us out (hello, the opposite of living lighter)! I’ve said Yes to too many things during Christmas, and I bet you have, too (even if they’re all GOOD things!), so we need to decide what to say Yes and No to. We also talked about how Christmas comes at the same time every year, so why do we allow ourselves to feel ambushed by it every year? Wendy has some fantastic ideas and wisdom to share with us as we do Christmas well this year so we can concentrate on our families and the real reason we’re celebrating: the birth of Jesus. ⭐ In this episode you’ll hear: ✨ It’s ok if things are semi-homemade or not homemade at all ✨ It’s ok if we (or our kids) show up to a party empty-handed ✨ How we both ruined our own Christmases one year ✨ How Advent looks when our kids are young versus when they’re older ✨ How we continue Christmas traditions with older kids, and no one seems to be home at the same time. Links to all the things mentioned: I @thepeacefulhomestead by Paul David Tripp Let’s Connect! Sign up for my signature course, This podcast was produced by . The music was produced by Anu Alphonse
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54: Living Lighter For The Holidays with Wendy Trigsted
11/13/2023
54: Living Lighter For The Holidays with Wendy Trigsted
What if we had peace in our lives and our homes even BEFORE stepping into the season of Christmas? I know, I know… it would change everything, right? We would be so much more present and calm. In this first of two episodes, Wendy and I talk about some of the things that trip us up, including some of my own struggles (I see you paper piles!). As we maintain peace in our homes, Wendy shares tips and wisdom on how to keep calm in our homes all season long, and how to end it well. The most important way to calm our homes, however, is remembering the reason we’re celebrating in the first place: we need to have a posture of remembrance that it’s Jesus we’re celebrating…not more stuff. In this episode you’ll hear: “Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” - William Morris “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” - Matthew 6:21 Links to all the things mentioned: Wedny’s Wendy’s Let’s Connect! Sign up for my signature course, This podcast was produced by . The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.
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53: Books I Use For My Morning Quiet Time
11/06/2023
53: Books I Use For My Morning Quiet Time
Sometimes we're in a season where daily quiet time seems unrealistic, or maybe you don't know what to do even if you did have the time ... but other times, we're in a season that just feels different, heavier maybe, and what you've done before doesn't hit right. ♥️ In this episode, I talk about how I've needed to change how I spend my morning quiet time because this season feels a bit unwieldy. And though my quiet time looks a bit different right now, it doesn't diminish it in any way. Listen in as I share how God uses different daily rhythms to reach me in different ways as I grow in my relationship with Him. Maybe it'll inspire you as you might be looking at quiet time a little bit differently right now, too. ✝️ In this episode you’ll hear: 📚 Prayer books, devotionals, and studies I'm using right now and have been using lately ✨ How to pursue a closer relationship with God as you learn different ways to spend time with Him ⚒️ Tools to implement as you give yourself permission to do quiet time differently in this season Mentioned in this episode: Connect with Teresa: Grab a copy of one of ! This podcast was produced by The music was produced by .
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52: Marriage After God with Aaron + Jennifer Smith
10/16/2023
52: Marriage After God with Aaron + Jennifer Smith
You are going to LOVE this episode! I am sitting down with Aaron + Jennifer Smith to talk about their love story – which is one of resilience, faith, and a passion for strengthening marriages worldwide. Together, they have co-authored several books and I am SO excited to talk with them about their latest release, The Marriage Gift. 🎁 I encourage you to listen to this with your spouse and we hope it brings conversations into your marriage that strengthen it. ♥️ In this episode you’ll hear: 🙏 How prayer has impacted their relationship, starting while they were dating 💪 Practical ways you can build habits of prayer into your marriage ✝️ Why the posture behind prayer matters more than the words you speak when you pray Connect with Aaron + Jennifer: Grab Jennifer + Aaron’s new book, Website: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Jennifer’s Aaron’s Let’s Connect! Sign up for my signature course, This podcast was produced by . The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.
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51: International Day Of The Girl with Cindy Bultema
10/11/2023
51: International Day Of The Girl with Cindy Bultema
International Day of the Girl is TODAY! 💞 And I am incredibly honored to sit down with Cindy Bultema who is not only passionate about instilling hope in the lives of young girls, but hopes to inspire you to do the same. In this conversation, Cindy shares her powerful testimony of overcoming loss and addiction, an eating disorder & a near-fatal overdose. And we dive into ways we can encourage the next generation of women to change the future of our families, church, and world. 🌍 Whether you are listening on International Day of the Girl or another day, let’s celebrate the girls in our life together!! ✨ Cindy Bultema is the Executive Director of , a global ministry serving thousands of girls; she leads thousands of young girls into a loving relationship with Jesus through GEMS. Connect with Cindy: GEMS Website: Cindy’s Website: GEMS Facebook: Cindy’s Facebook: GEMS Instagram: Cindy’s Instagram: Let’s Connect! Sign up for my signature course, This podcast was produced by . The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.
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50: Wellness Isn't About Rules It's About Mindset with Robin Long Part 2
10/09/2023
50: Wellness Isn't About Rules It's About Mindset with Robin Long Part 2
Health can be a soft spot for many people. From things spoken over us as children to society pushing us to look and act a certain way – it can be easy to lose sight of truly connecting with our bodies. In this episode, we are continuing the conversation with Robin Long as we dive deeper into health & wellness, and what it can look like for you! 💛 Robin’s goal is to help you understand how to live your life balanced and connected with your body! As we dive into changing those negative mindsets, practical tips, and consistency - know that we are both cheering you on every step of the way. I hope you enjoy listening in on this conversation & you walk away feeling ready to commit to making time to be the best version of you possible 🌿 Connect with Robin: Robin would love to give YOU a FREE month at Lindywell ($37 value)! Grab your free month by following this link: lindywell.com/freemonth/ Let’s Connect! Sign up for my signature course, This podcast was produced by . The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.
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49: Wellness Isn't About Rules It's About Mindset with Robin Long Part 1
10/02/2023
49: Wellness Isn't About Rules It's About Mindset with Robin Long Part 1
Body image - it is something we all struggle with, right? 🥴 From the time we are young, society (and maybe even those around us) tells us how we *should* look, what we *should* eat, and how we *should* workout. Often, we focus on fixing our bodies instead of connecting WITH our bodies. In this episode, I am sitting down with Robin Long to talk about wellness, mindset, and MORE! ❤️ She is going to make wellness simple + attainable for you. Her goal is for YOU to understand wellness, believe you can live balanced, and help you find ways to connect with your body so wellness is something you not only want to do, but can do. Robin is someone I admire in many ways, plus she is my best friend’s boss 😆 So I hope you enjoy listening in to this conversation with her and you walk away feeling inspired to strive for wellness in your life. Connect with Robin: Robin would love to give YOU a FREE month at Lindywell ($37 value)! Grab your free month by following this link: lindywell.com/freemonth/ Let’s Connect! Sign up for my signature course, This podcast was produced by . The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.
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48: The Pursuit of Happiness
09/25/2023
48: The Pursuit of Happiness
Maybe you’ve heard the phrase “the pursuit of happiness” before, but what does this actually look like in our lives? Today is all about pursuing happiness – not simply enjoying it or being grateful for it, but truly pursuing happiness! 😁Through trials in my own life, I have learned the power of being intentional to set positive mindsets and even laugh through challenging times. As we dive into the details of metacognition and emotions, together we can begin to understand happiness on a deeper level. Sometimes the happiest people are those who have faced the biggest trials ❤️🩹 If that is you today, I believe this journey + the pursuit of happiness will help you move towards the life you’ve been dreaming of. I hope this conversation inspires you to realize the pain, acknowledge the struggle, and bring in the happiness so you can learn to live lighter. ☁️ In this episode you’ll hear: Studies on how laughter can affect your overall health How to pursue happiness + how it’s different from satisfaction Tools to implement more positive mindsets + joy in your everyday life Connect with Teresa: This podcast was produced by . The music was produced by Anu Alphonse
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47: Moving Beyond Brokenness to Build a Strong + Beautiful Life with Anh Lin
09/18/2023
47: Moving Beyond Brokenness to Build a Strong + Beautiful Life with Anh Lin
Are you ready to build the strong, peaceful, abundant life you have always dreamed of? ☁️ Then this conversation is for YOU! I am sitting down with Anh Lin, author of Forever Home – and she talks about vulnerable places and moments in her life that led to rebuilding a safe house after years of trauma in her early life. She has gone from broken to beautiful … and you can too. 💛 Whatever trauma, difficulty, or tribulation you have faced or will face, I know beauty is on the other side. You can move beyond that brokenness and build that beautiful life you have always wanted. We are going to help you see how + inspire you to get rebuilding. 🔨 In this episode you’ll hear: What rock bottom looked like for Anh + how Toy Story 4 (and church) propelled her out of that season A deep dive into attachment theory (what it is + how you can become aware of it in your own life) How to remove unsafe patterns in your life + reframe your life Connect with Anh Lin: Grab her book, Connect with Teresa: This podcast was produced by . The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.
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46: The Bittersweet Cycles of Motherhood
09/04/2023
46: The Bittersweet Cycles of Motherhood
Hi sweet friend! I don’t know about you, but motherhood has a funny way of making me feel all the feels – sometimes all at once. We recently sent another one of our boys off to college, and our youngest son just started driving. Both are exciting things that also have the potential to turn me into a puddle. Today we’re talking about the emotional cycles we go through as mothers, trying our best to prepare for them, and trusting our children when their time to launch inevitably arrives. In this episode you’ll hear: 🔄 The emotional cycles we go through as mothers ♥️ Preparing our hearts for when our kids launch 👩👧👦 Trusting our children to navigate their own freedom Links to all the things mentioned: Connect with Teresa: This podcast was produced by . The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.
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45: Parenting with Intention
08/28/2023
45: Parenting with Intention
It's back-to-school time! Backpacks are filling up, kids are wearing new shoes, and we are trying so hard to convince them that yes, it is bedtime even though the sun is still streaming through the windows 😂 Time marches on, and after dropping off one of our kids at college this summer I’m feeling that a little more than usual. So today I wanted to talk about intentional parenting and how we can make the most of the brief 18 years we have our kids closest to us. Every family is different, so intentional parenting looks different for everyone. The important thing is having regular quality time together. In this episode you’ll hear: 🗓️ How time with our kids is short (even when it feels long!) 👪 The power of being present with our children 📖 Intentional parenting strategies from The Family Board Meeting Links to all the things mentioned: Connect with Teresa: This podcast was produced by . The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.
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44: 9 Ways to Become Unrecognizable This Year - Part 2
08/14/2023
44: 9 Ways to Become Unrecognizable This Year - Part 2
Hey there sweet friend! Welcome to part two of last week’s episode. If you missed it, definitely go back and listen to part one. Today we’re continuing on through the Instagram post and gleaning the wisdom it offers while leaving the rest. There is a lot of gold in this episode, so I suggest you save it for later 😉 And if you have additional thoughts, please let me know! I’d love to connect with you on Instagram. In this episode you’ll hear: 🎙️ A quick recap of last week’s episode 😴 Just how important sleep really is 📵 The drawbacks of excessive screen time Links to all the things mentioned: Connect with Teresa: This podcast was produced by . The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.
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43: 9 Ways to Become Unrecognizable This Year - Part 1
08/07/2023
43: 9 Ways to Become Unrecognizable This Year - Part 1
When was the last time you came across an Instagram post that made you “stop the scroll”? Today’s episode is the first of two parts unpacking a recent post I saw about becoming “unrecognizable” by the end of 2023. There’s some good advice in it… and some not-so-good advice as well 👀 Together, let's find a healthy balance between the overachieving, productivity-obsessed culture we live in and the rest + margin we want more of in our lives. In this episode you’ll hear: 📱 The Instagram post that made me stop the scroll ✍️ A 5-minute bedtime journaling routine 🏊 How to fit fitness into your family’s life Links to all the things mentioned: Connect with Teresa: This podcast was produced by . The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.
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42: Fill Your Cup – Take a Vacation!
07/31/2023
42: Fill Your Cup – Take a Vacation!
Today we are talking about all things Airbnb! Okay, maybe that caught you off-guard, but this actually lines up perfectly with the concept of Living Lighter because how we present our homes matters. How we open up our homes to others matters. And in order to live lighter, we must unplug, enjoy our families, and go on vacations to replenish our souls and fill up our cups. I’m so excited to share with you about our short-term rental journey (and hopefully answer a few questions you may have as well!) In this episode you’ll hear: 🏠 Our “why” behind managing short-term rentals (STRs) ✈️ An peek into all our Airbnbs across the country 🛏️ The behind-the-scenes of rental management Links to all the things mentioned: Connect with Teresa: This podcast was produced by . The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.
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41: The Power of the Invitation
07/24/2023
41: The Power of the Invitation
It feels amazing to be invited to something, right? And conversely, it really hurts to feel left out. That’s the power of the invitation, and that’s what we’re talking about on today’s episode. You can’t control whether you get invited or not, but you absolutely can control who you extend an invite to. Imagine what could happen if you invited the new neighbor over for dinner, or that one acquaintance from Bible study to coffee. Who knows? You might just make a new best friend… In this episode you’ll hear: ❤️🩹 A personal story of unexpected friendship 😷 How my friendships changed after COVID 🗣️ 10 tips for having better conversations Links to all the things mentioned: Connect with Teresa: This podcast was produced by . The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.
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40: Weary, Worn, and Remaining
07/17/2023
40: Weary, Worn, and Remaining
Sweet friend, can I share with you what’s on my heart? I wanted to give you a fun, lighthearted, “beach read” episode, but what I have for you is a bit deeper than that. Today we’re talking about remaining close to Jesus in the midst of trials and deciding to take joy. And I’m intentionally saying “take joy” instead of “choose joy.” Why? Because I firmly believe that joy is a gift extended to us by Jesus himself – we just have to receive it. I hope this episode encourages you to abide in Christ and find true rest in him. In this episode you’ll hear: 📝 A throwback to one of my blog posts from the archives 🎁 Receiving the gift of joy that Jesus extends to us 🌱 Abiding in, staying close to, and finding rest in Christ Links to all the things mentioned: Connect with Teresa: This podcast was produced by . The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.
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