Our Time to Rise in Midlife

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Ep.420: Creating cozy in your home for fall with Anh Lin, Girl + the Word Aug 29, 2023

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It's time to reset our homes for fall! Do you want to create warm and cozy for the season? We've got a few decorating and styling tips for you in this episode.

Join our conversation with Anh Lin, designer and host of the popular blog Girl and the Word, as we discuss creating places of joy, peace and hope. She also gets very practical, telling us what lightbulbs to get for the best ambient lighting.

Our exterior impacts our interior. Anh is a great example of someone who used design and space to help heal trauma in her life. She helps people discover how they can do the same.

This is a great episode to usher in September this year.

Follow Anh Lin on Instagram

SOME THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOW

Astronaut Star Galaxy Projector Light

3 SPACES TO HAVE IN YOUR HOME:

a place of joy (Anh's plant wall)

a place of peace (Anh's tea corner)

a place of hope (see Anh's cross altar)

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE

What is one change I can make to create more "cozy" in my home this fall?
Where is my place of joy, my place of peace and my place of hope?
Is there a place of my home that isn't serving me?
What can I do differently in that space?

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Ep.419: 10 Dinner Ideas to Save Your Weeknights with Krista Gilbert and Alexandra Kuykendall Aug 22, 2023

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As summer comes to a close we know you are getting back into your fall routines. This likely means you are busier and you still need to make dinner.

The problem is what to make? Amiright?

Krista and Alex talk through their own pantry staples, what they consider a great weeknight meal, and then ten actual dinner ideas that are healthy, taste good, and most of all SIMPLE!

Listen in to get ideas going and find recipe links below. Because dinner should be nourishing for those who eat it and enjoyable for those who make it.

IDEAS, RECIPES AND SUCH MENTIONED ON THE EPISODE:

1. Garlic Spinach Shrimp (with or without Orzo)

2. Killer Flank Steak

3. "Healing Chicken Noodle Soup" from Food Family Style: Simple and Tasty Recipes for Everyday Life by Leigh Vickery

2 Tbs. olive oil

3/4 cup celery, diced

1 – 1 1/4 cups carrots, diced

1 cup yellow onion, diced

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. black pepper

2 qts. chicken stock

2 1/2 cups wide egg noodles

3 cups cooked chicken, shredded

1 tsp. fresh thyme

Heat oil in large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add celery, carrots, onion, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes. Slowly pour in chicken stock. Bring to a boil, and add egg noodles. Stir once, and allow noodles to cook 10 minutes (do not overcook). Add chicken and thyme and heat through. Serve hot.

Miracle noodles

4. Lemon Garlic Salmon or Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon

Half-baked harvest salmon bowls recipe

5. Taco Salad (old school, but customizable and really can be yummy also back to what we always have in stock)

6. Sheet pan lemon chicken or sheet pan Kielbasa with roasted vegetables

7. Mediterranean Plate (olives, hummus, pita, gyros meat or prosciutto, cheeses, crackers, fruit)

Homemade hummus recipe

Trader Joe's tahini

8. Meatball Soup or meatball Subs or Spag and meatballs

9. The formula = protein + carb + veggies allows for mix and match anything (pork chops, chicken, sausage, steak) (quinoa, potatoes, cous cous, rice, and BREAD), salad / veggies (just don't forget to use them!)

10. Zucchini boat pizzas (can do homemade pizzas on premade crusts or TJ flatbread pizzas)

BONUS: CURRY!

Episode 201 Fall Kitchen Series: The Everyday Table with Abby and April

QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER:

-What are three staples you can add to your pantry that you can always have on hand?

-What are three go-to meals you can use in a pinch?

-What are three new recipes you'd like to try?

Ep.418: Tips for resetting your mindset + routines for fall with Krista and Alex Aug 15, 2023

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The start of the new school year also signals each of us to get back to our routines. Whether we have kids in school or not, it's a natural time to hit the reset button.

In this episode we talk about getting one percent better, how to make our brain work for us rather than against us, what daily habits matter and how we can cast a vote towards who we want to become.

We learn to boss our brains and make pre-decisions that help us get to where we want to go. If you are wanting to reset your mind and systems this fall, you'll love this conversation.

SOME THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOW:

Atomic Habits by James Clear

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

Krista's Daily Dozen Checklist

Kelly Minter's podcast episode

Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith's podcast episode on rest

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE

Take some time to journal or talk through these.

What is one area where you are 2 degrees off?
How can you course correct in this area?
What pre-decisions or pre-decision do you need to make?
In what area do you need to boss your brain?
What is the one change you want above all others in your routine this fall?

LET'S CONNECT!

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Ep.417: You Might Be In a Growing Season If...With Ashley Morgan Jackson Aug 08, 2023

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Sometimes the signs of a growing season are not exactly what we're looking for.

When we think growth we don't always think discomfort, but the term "growing pains" exists for a reason.

In this episode we talk through disappointment, feeling stuck, frustration, loneliness, and letting go.

Whew! That's quite a list.

It's also an opportunity to check your circumstances and ask if there is an opportunity for growth.

As we talk about rising up to meet life's challenges, this episode names the what and the how of that process which in the end can result in personal growth.

And isn't that what we want? To grow to be the best version of ourselves that God is calling forward when we meet these uncomfortable circumstances.

It is our time to rise.

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Things mentioned on this episode

Proverbs 31 Ministries

Ashley's new book Tired of Trying: How to Hold On To God When You're Frustrated, Fed Up, and Feeling Forgotten

Questions for reflection

Are you feeling frustrated, forgotten, or lonely? What circumstances have led to those feelings? Where might there be a place for you to rise up and grow?
Has God hurt your feelings recently? Write out a prayer that tells him with full honesty how you are feeling.
Where is one area of your life where you are letting go? How does it offer new space for something new?

Ep.416: Creating a culture of joy with Jen Jones Aug 01, 2023

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We are back after a month off talking about how to create a culture of joy with author and leader Jen Jones.

In this episode we discuss what joy is, how to tap into it, and what it looks like to build culture around it, in our families and in the workplace.

As we turn the corner into a new upcoming school year, let's lead with joy!

SOME THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOW

Joy is an elevated perspective

Galatians 5:22- being connected to God results in abounding JOY

The Gap and The Gain

Home with Havila Podcast

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE UP

What circumstance is robbing your joy?
How would your perspective change if you made a decision to focus on God in the midst of this circumstance, rather than focusing on the circumstance itself?
What is something practical you can do to help create a culture of joy in your home?
What is something practical you can do to help create a culture of joy in your workplace?
How can you remind yourself daily to hold onto an "elevated perspective?"

Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend.

Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you!

Ep.415: Hug the Cactus: Embracing Change with Krista & Alex Jun 27, 2023

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Embracing change. It can hurt.

It can be awkward. And it often doesn't come naturally, but embracing the prickly reality of change is the best tactic when dealing with a change we can't avoid.

This week Alex and Krista talk about facing change. In so many ways we know that change is inevitable, and yet we try to avoid it. We fight against it. But what's the point of fighting it if we know it's coming?

Let's embrace it!

This can feel like hugging a cactus.

Why would we want to embrace something so difficult? Because it's better to accept it and move forward, than resist the inevitable. Living with a lens of opportunity gives change a new purpose. It means we can grow! With God's help we can hug that cactus!

Don't miss the conversation between Alex and Krista as they talk about how they are facing changes today.

Mentioned on this show

Interior Freedom by Jacques Philippe

From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life by Arthur Brooks

Questions for Reflection

How are you facing change right now?
How are you feeling about the change
Is there an opportunity for growth for you in your current change?

Ep.414: Beat The Frumpy - on fashion with Jammie Baker Jun 20, 2023

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Do you struggle with caring too little about clothes? Do you stand in front of your closet and say "I have nothing to wear!"? Do you keep clothes that are two sizes too small in hopes that you will one day fit in them again? Do you not know what to buy for your wardrobe so all of your clothes will go together?

If you've ever asked any of these questions, this episode is for you! Come learn about how to navigate the world of fashion from a healthy, faith-centered perspective.

Jammie Baker, a professional stylist, joins us today to give us her best tips and tricks.

SOME THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOW

Spanx undetectable underwear

Know your body shape + bring in your natural waist

Madewell

Evereve

Nordstrom

Sam Ettelman – Oatmeal suede heel

Heel inserts – Dr. Sholls or Vivian Lu

Veha Sneaker

Nordstrom Black Maxi

Trouser pant with elastic waist

Tuckernuck

New Balance 327

How to create an intermixable wardrobe: 4 core neutrals + 3-4 colors + a couple of prints

Tennis Dress

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE:

How can you better dress for your body type?
What "weight" can you let go of when it comes to your closet?
How can you be more strategic about putting your closet together?
How can you change your mindset to be more positive when it comes to your body and clothes? Be specific and create mantras you can tell yourself!

"One of the biggest problems is that women don't transition our closet when our life or body transitions." – Jammie Baker

Ep.413: Ending Comparison with Sarah Hauser Jun 13, 2023

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We all do it. We look at someone else and bring out the mental measuring stick.

We also know it's not good for us. So what is a woman to do?

In this episode of Our Time to Rise, Sarah Hauser talks about the burden of comparison and why we pick it up and carry it. In some ways we can't prevent those feelings from bubbling up, but we can address them early so they don't grow into something bigger and more toxic.

Whether it's body image, tax bracket, title and position, or family dynamics, we can all do a little assessment of where we tend to compare and how we can flip that behavior to celebrating someone else's good fortune and accomplishment.

This conversation goes deeper than "just don't do it". Sarah gives us real, practical approaches to how we can move away from comparison.

Connect with Sarah

On her website, on Instagram, or sign up for her monthly newsletter here.

Sarah's New Book

All Who Are Weary: Finding True Rest By Letting Go of the Burdens You Were Never Meant to Carry

Questions for Reflection to Help You Rise

What burdens am I carrying that I was not meant to carry?
In what area am I experiencing grief that I need to let go of?
In what area am I experiencing comparison? And how can I let go of that?

Ep.412: Fun & Fire, Party Tips and Gun Safety Jun 06, 2023

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Life is full of both good and grief. Play and pain. Laughter and tears.

As part of our new podcast format, we will occasionally bring you an episode we call Fun & Fire. Where we talk about one light-hearted thing we are loving these days, which is bringing fun to our actual lives, and one thing that is keeping us up at night and maybe motivating us toward change or at least getting the fire going.

We are airing our first Fun & Fire episode this week where we are literally talking about fun (party tips) and fire (gunfire in schools.) We won't always be so literal in these themes of fun and fire, but this round we are. Our Time to Rise brings with it intentionality and responsibility. This is meant to give you a little more insight into how we're approaching our days, what is silly and sad in our everyday.These are what fuel the topics we select. We hope you enjoy our first ever Fun & Fire.

We'd love to hear what YOUR fun and fires are right now? What is keeping you up at night? What is making your day more enjoyable?

Give us your fun and fire.

A few things mentioned on the show:

Balloon arch form

Disposable adult bibs

The Onsite Foundation

Sandy Hook Promise

Reflection questions to help you rise:

Fun:

What makes a party enjoyable for you as a guest? As a host?
Who can you recruit to co-host your next event?
What can you keep as a fun task for yourself and what can you outsource?

Fire:

Where do you feel the impact of gun violence in your life?
What can YOU do to make kids safer in your community?
Who is already doing something to make a change that you believe in that you can join?

Ep.411: Smart Summer Strategies for Parents Part Two with Shawna Sullivan May 30, 2023

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We are stepping off of Memorial Day and into SUMMER!

Who's ready?!

If you're waving your hand in the air, then this episode is for you.

If you're slowly lifting your hand because you're not sure if you're ready, then this episode is for you.

If you are shaking your head, wondering how you are so unprepared, then this episode is for you.

Shawna Sullivan is back to continue the conversation about being intentional with our time in the summer months with kids at home. We pick up right where we ended in the Part 1 episode, so go listen to that first if you haven't already.

In this episode we talk about:

-Life lesson benefits of side-by-side time

-How to create alone time for everyone in your home

-Shawna's summer rhythm of rotating through the different types of time

-Inviting friends, for both moms and kids, along on your activities

-The concept of easy plus one to add the "special" to any part of your day

-Offering kids loose structure as a jumping off point for their creativity

-Using summer as a time to recalibrate to our family's values

If summer feels overwhelming, this episode will give you the confidence to know that it's your time to rise. You can meet the new challenges that summer months bring, and not only meet them, but see them as opportunities for new ways to connect and grow. We are so glad you are joining us in this conversation about smart strategies for summer.

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