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AP 698: An eventful end to the school year, the garden is finally planted, learning a new craft from my DSL list, looking forward to my yearly “Me Day,” and the simple things I’m loving lately || Messy Middle June 2025 Jun 05, 2025

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This monthly series features an episode sharing my recent highs and lows, how my habits are going, a Do Something List update, plus what I'm loving lately and my commitments for the upcoming month. I hope this glimpse into my life, my family, my work, and my own self development encourages you in your own journey.

Around here the goal is never perfection, just to keep trying, even if in very simple ways. I think you'll see that with all of the big changes going on for me, taking the smallest of steps has helped to keep me afloat and feeling like myself. As always, I encourage you to get messy, too!

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AP 697: Family Burnout Recovery Plan || How our shift from survival to FUN changed our family culture and relationships Jun 02, 2025

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Are you tired of the never-ending cycle of stress and burnout in your family life? In this episode, I share our family's journey from being overwhelmed and stressed to reclaiming joy and connection through our Family Burnout Recovery Plan.

After realizing that simply changing our location wasn't enough to alleviate our constant stress, my husband Brad and I decided to make intentional fun a priority for our family. We dubbed 2022 our 'Year of Fun,' and focused on creating meaningful, enjoyable experiences together. Join us as we reflect on the challenges we faced, the strategies we implemented, and the significant positive changes that resulted in our family life.

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AP 696: BONUS! Thrifty Tips: Ways We Like to Save Money || Preview from More Personal May 29, 2025

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This is a bonus episode from my premium podcast, More Personal, where we lean into the personal side of personal development. In today's episode, we dive into thrifty tips to help you navigate difficult economic times. Join me and my podcast manager, Taylor Rockwood, as we tackle the balance between saving money and enjoying life.

We share our own experiences and practical tips on secondhand shopping, managing grocery bills, evaluating monthly subscriptions, and redefining frugality. This episode is a continuation of our previous conversation on our relationship with money that resonated deeply with our subscribers.

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AP 695: Fad or Fact: The Truth Behind Protein and Fiber, Essential Nutrients for Women’s Health || with Jenn Trepeck May 26, 2025

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In this episode, I sit down with health coach and podcaster Jenn Trepeck to dive deep into the world of nutrition, focusing on the importance of protein and fiber. We debunk popular food myths, discuss the role of balanced macro and micronutrients, and explore how the modern food environment has shaped our eating habits.

Jenn shares expert advice on how to incorporate quality sources of protein, fiber, and fat into your diet, while also touching on the roles of supplements and whole foods. This enlightening conversation offers practical tips to help you feel more energized, think clearer, and improve your overall well-being. Join us as we unravel the complexities of nutrition in a way that's both informative and approachable.

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AP 694: From Lice to Layoffs: How to Navigate the Unexpected Using the Curve Method || Wise Women Series with Anna Dearmon Kornick May 22, 2025

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In this episode we dive into how to handle life’s unexpected curveballs with the amazing time management coach, Anna Dearmon Kornick. We all know that life is full of surprises, and whether it’s dealing with small crises like lice or big ones like layoffs, Anna shares her powerful Curve Method to help us navigate through them with grace and intention.

Prepare to walk away with practical tips on maintaining control, understanding your situation, gathering the right resources, focusing on what’s vital, and enlisting help when you need it. Plus, enjoy some great personal stories and insights from both Anna and myself on staying adaptable and resilient.

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AP 693: How to Get Unstuck in Restarting Your Career After Years of Staying Home with Kids || coaching call with Kate May 19, 2025

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Are you struggling with the idea of returning to work after years of being a stay-at-home parent? In this episode, I discuss the daunting process of going back to work after being a stay-at-home mom. I coach a listener named Kate, who has an 11-year gap in her resume and is dealing with fears and self-doubt about reentering the workforce.

Together, we explore practical steps and emotional hurdles, focusing on regaining identity, embracing vulnerability, and striving for personal fulfillment. If you're contemplating a significant life change or battling self-doubt, this episode is for you.

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AP 692: What My Filthy Car Taught Me About How To Teach "Old Dog" New Habits || Growth Spurt May 15, 2025

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Car cleanliness was never a priority for me, especially after having kids, and I always blamed the obstacles I faced: the lack of convenient car wash facilities and my jam-packed schedule. However, after inheriting a nicer minivan and discovering a convenient car wash service, I managed to make car cleaning a regular habit using my special formula.

I delve into that formula, explaining how attaching new habits to existing ones and providing positive reinforcement can help make these habits stick, and encourage you to identify areas in your own life where they can prove your old self wrong and embrace the possibility of transformation.

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AP 691: Facing Faith Uncertainty: A Guide to Bold Questioning || with Erin H. Moon May 12, 2025

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Someone asked if I felt less certain but more at peace with my faith, and it got me thinking. Maybe "peace" isn't quite right; perhaps it's more about patience and accepting what I can't control. My focus feels drawn to the essentials: being present with my family, teaching my kids, my work, and loving my people.

Join me and Erin H. Moon, bestselling author, podcaster, and storyteller who helps people disentangle faith, as we discuss this complex topic. When it comes to big spiritual questions, I often find myself without definitive answers. Pretending otherwise feels inauthentic. I'm learning that it's about being honest about what I don't know and finding comfort in the relationship I do have.

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AP 690: 3 BIG Recent Mistakes I Made and How They Revealed My Progress with Shame || Growth Spurt May 08, 2025

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Today I'm sharing some recent big mistakes I've made, and one of them I've made more than once. While frustrating and costly, these blunders highlighted my progress in dealing with shame. Instead of harsh self-criticism, I experienced guilt, frustration, and a greater sense of self-compassion, acknowledging my high mental load and rushing. This allowed me to learn valuable lessons about slowing down and double-checking.

Unlike shame, which hinders growth and ownership, compassion helps us move forward. Tune in to see how you can relate, and start giving yourself some more compassion when you make mistakes, too!

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AP 689: 3 Keys To Make This Summer the Best One EVER || how to turn your summer dreams into reality with practical pointers May 05, 2025

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When you think about how quickly summer is coming, are you filled with excitement, dread, or a little bit of both? In this episode I share how I turned the summer of 2024 into an unforgettable season for my family. After learning from the challenges of past summers, particularly the tough summer the year before, I discovered the keys to creating an intentional, structured, and supported summer experience.

Whether you have kids at home or not, you'll find these tips on setting clear goals, building flexible routines, and prioritizing self-care helpful for transforming your summer. Plus, get details on my upcoming workshop designed to help you craft your best summer ever. Tune in and start making your summer dreams a reality!

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