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223 | How to Get Stuff Done Using Routines Mar 28, 2024

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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 working. (I love me a good routine, can you tell?) For show notes, click here.

While the Balanced MomCast is on hiatus, you can find me at Behind the Balance on Substack, Writing Off Social, or The Scoop on Balance.

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222 | What to do When Your Child Suffers from Body Shame w/Jane Curry Weber Mar 21, 2024

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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. For show notes click here.

While the Balanced MomCast is on hiatus, you can find me at Behind the Balance on Substack, Writing Off Social, or The Scoop on Balance.

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221 | Why We Have Body Shame and How to Overcome It w/Jane Curry Weber Mar 14, 2024

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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. For show notes click here.

While the Balanced MomCast is on hiatus, you can find me at Behind the Balance on Substack, Writing Off Social, or The Scoop on Balance.

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220 | How to Get Stuff Done Using Theme Days Mar 07, 2024

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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. For show notes including the link to the quiz What is Your Busyness Personality, click here.

While the Balanced MomCast is on hiatus, you can find me at Behind the Balance on Substack, Writing Off Social, or The Scoop on Balance.

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219 | Why You Don't Get Stuff Done Feb 29, 2024

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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. For Shownotes and the link to the Busy Quiz click here.

While the Balanced MomCast is on hiatus, you can find me at Behind the Balance on Substack, Writing Off Social, or The Scoop on Balance.

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218 | Life is Hard. God is Good. Let's Dance. w/Brant Hansen, Part 2 Feb 22, 2024

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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. For shownotes click here.

This is Part 2 of a 2-part conversation. Be sure to go back and listen to EP217 for Part 1 before you listen to this.

While the Balanced MomCast is on hiatus, you can find me at Behind the Balance on Substack, Writing Off Social, or The Scoop on Balance.

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217 | Life is Hard. God is Good. Let's Dance. w/Brant Hansen, Part 1 Feb 15, 2024

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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. For show notes, click here.

While the Balanced MomCast is on hiatus, you can find me at Behind the Balance on Substack, Writing Off Social, or The Scoop on Balance.

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216 | 7 Strategies to Make Your Family Bible Time Fun and Engaging w/Laurie Christine, Pt 2 Feb 08, 2024

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Does this happen in your house? You announce that you’re going to start having family devotions and your kids are like…ugh. that’s so booooorrrring! It doesn’t have to be this way. Family Bible time can be meaningful, fun, and engaging for everyone in the family. If starting family devotions is one of your goals for 2024, then you are in for a treat. Today I welcome back to the show my friend Laurie Christine. Laurie is a teacher, an author, and a mom to 4 busy boys. And she’s here to share 7 practical ways to engage your kids with Scripture. This episode is super tactical. You’re gonna love it. Also, This is part 2 of a 2-part conversation, so if you haven’t yet listened to EP215, pause his and listen to it first. Click here for show notes.

While the Balanced MomCast is on hiatus, you can find me at Behind the Balance on Substack, Writing Off Social, or The Scoop on Balance.

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215 | Confessions of a Family Devotions Failure w/Laurie Christine, Pt. 1 Feb 01, 2024

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Personal confession time: One area of parenting where I carry shame and regret is around family devotions. When my kids were small, we tried. I promise we did. But if my kids acted disinterested or wouldn’t sit still and acted like…well, like KIDS, I would get all tense and rigid and respond in frustration and anger. Most family devotions ended up with someone in tears (usually me) and another one in time out. If you, too, feel like family devotions are disastrous (at best) or non-existent (at worst) then this episode is for you. My friend Laurie Christine discusses 4 barriers to family devotions and how to overcome them. Listen in. Click here for show notes.

While the Balanced MomCast is on hiatus, you can find me at Behind the Balance on Substack, Writing Off Social, or The Scoop on Balance.

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214 | Small and (mostly) Cheap Changes I've Made that Reduced Stress and Increased Joy Jan 25, 2024

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Have you ever made a teeny tiny change and suddenly you’re like, WHOA, why did I wait so long to do this? It would have saved me years of low-grade stress! Today I’m sharing twelve of those…not so that you can imitate me and make the same small changes I’ve made, but so that you can think about your own life and how you might make small changes that matter to YOU. Listen in. Click here for show notes.

While the Balanced MomCast is on hiatus, you can find me at Behind the Balance on Substack, Writing Off Social, or The Scoop on Balance.

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