The Better Part - Intentional Living for Christian Moms with a Bible-Loving Catholic Mama

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112. Changing the Typical Diet Culture Mindset : Invite God in to the process // with Alisha Carlson Nov 17, 2020

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Feeling like you’re failing at this fitness thing or at this diet thing? Not true, mama friend! God calls us to love the body He gave us & He wants us to feel free when it comes to eating. I’ve invited Alisha Carlson to talk with us today about embracing a non-diet lifestyle & finding freedom! God wants us to be free and Alisha is all about involving God in the process. This is such an encouraging conversation and I’m so excited for you to listen in! Alisha Carlson is a Non-Diet Lifestyle Coach and founder of The Strong[HER] Way. She is passionate about empowering women to make an impact and helping them feel better in their bodies through food, movement, mindset, and non-diet strategies so that they can create + live their best life. Alisha takes an inside out approach to health and wellbeing, helping her clients gain clarity on their vision for their lives, so that they have a clear, no-bull blueprint. She helps her clients create a custom plan that fits into the rest of their lives instead of the other way around. Here are some ways to connect with Alisha: Website - https://alishacarlson.com/ - Instagram - https://instagram.com/alishacarlson_ - FB - https://www.facebook.com/thealishacarlson - Freebie - https://alishacarlson.com/tmephandbook/ - The Strong[HER] Way Podcast - https://tinyurl.com/Thestrongherwayapple - Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. My new and improved website!! - www.500secondstojoy.wixsite.com/joyfulsteph - Instagram - www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Email- 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - Happy mail (newsletter with devotionals & phone wallpapers) - bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - FB group for new & seasoned podcasters (I went live all of September to teach about launching a podcast) - www.facebook.com/joyfulpodcastingcommunity - Free focus coaching call - Calendly.com/joyfulcoachsteph - Don’t forget to Subscribe and Rate & Review the show so I can keep reaching more lovely listeners just like you! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

111. To Further God’s Kingdom, We Must Dream w/ Him // Kelsey Joy, The Kingdom Dreamers Podcast host Nov 12, 2020

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Kelsey Joy is joining us to talk about being a dreamer & is encouraging you to become a KINGDOM DREAMER. Press play to hear Kelsey speak life over us today! Then go listen to her incredible podcast, The Kingdom Dreamers Podcast, by clicking here - https://anchor.fm/joybydesign - her show is so life-giving and full of Biblical truth! You can also connect with Kelsey on Instagram at www.Instagram.com/joybydesign.co and in her Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/KingdomDreamers/?ref=bookmarks - you’re going to love what she shares! Now press play and enjoy this encouraging conversation, sweet mama! Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. My new and improved website!! - www.500secondstojoy.wixsite.com/joyfulsteph - Instagram - www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Email- 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - Happy mail (newsletter with devotionals & phone wallpapers) - bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - FB group for new & seasoned podcasters (I went live all of September to teach about launching a podcast) - www.facebook.com/joyfulpodcastingcommunity - Free focus coaching call - Calendly.com/joyfulcoachsteph - Don’t forget to Subscribe and Rate & Review the show so I can keep reaching more lovely listeners just like you! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

110. Why You Need to Time Block & Use Workflows to Explode Your Productivity // with Chelsi Jo Nov 10, 2020

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Chelsi Jo has done it again! Giving us a coaching session in this interview!🙌🏼 I am joined today by the fabulous productivity coach, podcast host, digital course creator, and planner extraordinaire, Chelsi Jo, to talk about time blocking and workflows in your mom life and in your business! I am SO excited for you to learn these tactical tips from Chelsi Jo! Press play and get ready to take notes, friend! This info is going to be a GAME CHANGER for you, mama! To connect with Chelsi Jo after this, visit www.chelsijo.co or head to www.Instagram.com/chelsijo.co - you’re going to love her Insta stories and all the amazing nuggets of wisdom she offers. To join her private Facebook group that is just a membership site, look for Systemize Your Life and join as fast as you can, girl! Lastly, you can tune in to her incredibly jam packed podcast, Systemize Your Life with Chelsi Jo, by clicking here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/systemize-your-life-work-from-home-mom-tips-task-management/id1488424047 - her podcast is one of my must-listens! Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. My new and improved website!! - www.500secondstojoy.wixsite.com/joyfulsteph - Instagram - www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Email- 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - Happy mail (newsletter with devotionals & phone wallpapers) - bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - FB group for new & seasoned podcasters (I went live all of September to teach about launching a podcast) - www.facebook.com/joyfulpodcastingcommunity - Free focus coaching call - Calendly.com/joyfulcoachsteph - Don’t forget to Subscribe and Rate & Review the show so I can keep reaching more lovely listeners just like you! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

Bonus #32: Exciting Birthday Announcement!!! Nov 09, 2020

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Have you heard the news?? Exciting announcement inside this birthday episode!! Press play to hear what it is! Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. Free podcast coaching call - Calendly.com/joyfulcoachsteph - My new and improved website!! - www.500secondstojoy.wixsite.com/joyfulsteph - Instagram - www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Email- 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - Happy mail (newsletter with devotionals & phone wallpapers) - bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - FB group for new & seasoned podcasters (I went live all of September to teach about launching a podcast) - www.facebook.com/joyfulpodcastingcommunity - Don’t forget to Subscribe and Rate & Review the show so I can keep reaching more lovely listeners just like you! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

109. When God is Nudging You, Go For It! // Creative Entrepreneur Claire from Blooming Design Co. Nov 05, 2020

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Feeling a nudge from God? Listen to that nudge, friend! You’re about to be inspired by Claire’s creative entrepreneurial journey and she will encourage you to go for it, even when it scares you! I am super excited to be joined by Claire from Blooming Design Co. - she’s an incredible website and brand designer who is all about a pretty website that also works for your business! If you’re a female entrepreneur, listen in! To connect with Claire after this, visit her website at www.bloomingdesign.co and follow her amazing stories at www.Instagram.com/bloomingdesign.co - she is so fun to follow!! Hope you enjoy our chat, friend! Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. My new and improved website!! - www.500secondstojoy.wixsite.com/joyfulsteph - Instagram - www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Email- 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - Happy mail (newsletter with devotionals & phone wallpapers) - bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - FB group for new & seasoned podcasters (I went live all of September to teach about launching a podcast) - www.facebook.com/joyfulpodcastingcommunity - Free focus coaching call - Calendly.com/joyfulcoachsteph - Don’t forget to Subscribe and Rate & Review the show so I can keep reaching more lovely listeners just like you! Every month, I choose 1 winner for a free 30 minute focus coaching call with me, so make sure to write that written review for a chance to win that free coaching call! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

108. Let’s Do The Thing & Make God Known! Press play for motivation! // with Rebecca Dodson-George Nov 04, 2020

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What does it mean to “do the thing”? My guest today, Rebecca Dotson-George, is here to talk with us about this! She’s not only talking about doing that thing that lights you up, she talks about how to involve God in the process and make Him known so we can further His Kingdom! You’re going to love hearing from this lovely woman of God! Rebecca is the founder and visionary of Do The Thing Movement - a podcast community where listeners are cheered on each week to make God known through their creative mission. Rebecca is a speaker, writer, career coach and podcast interview coach whose greatest joy in life is discipling others to pursue their passions in a way that builds the Kingdom. In her free time you can find her running outside, writing or trying a new recipe with Garth Brooks playing in the background. Connect with Rebecca by going to www.dothethingmovement.com or www.Instagram.com/rebeccadotsongeorge - she is so inspiring! Don’t forget to tune in to her podcast Do The Thing Movement! Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. My new and improved website!! - www.500secondstojoy.wixsite.com/joyfulsteph - Instagram - www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Email- 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - Happy mail (newsletter with devotionals & phone wallpapers) - bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - FB group for new & seasoned podcasters (I went live all of September to teach about launching a podcast) - www.facebook.com/joyfulpodcastingcommunity - Free focus coaching call - Calendly.com/joyfulcoachsteph - Don’t forget to Subscribe and Rate & Review the show so I can keep reaching more lovely listeners just like you! Every month, I choose 1 winner for a free 30 minute focus coaching call with me, so make sure to write that written review for a chance to win that free coaching call! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

107. Healing Our Body Image & Making Peace with Food // with Elizabeth from A Woman of Wellness Nov 03, 2020

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This is a big topic so I’ve brought in a guest who can speak to this so eloquently and beautifully. Body image and your relationship with food matters to God, because everything matters to God! So we are talking about this today and we hope you feel encouraged and uplifted by this conversation. Elizabeth Dall is a Certified Nutrition Coach and Exercise Physiologist dedicated to helping you overcome emotional eating and build a better relationship with food. She’s better known as “A Woman of Wellness” and she’s been featured on huge podcasts! Once you press play and listen to her heart for women, you will know why. Today Elizabeth and I are talking about how to make peace with food and loving our body, and learning how to speak kindly to ourselves. As moms, our bodies go through a lot of changes and that can sometimes be hard to manage. When you listen to our conversation today, you’re going to feel like you’re getting a great big hug and I also know you are going to feel so inspired by everything Elizabeth shares. May this episode bless you, sweet friend! To connect with Elizabeth, visit her website at www.awomanofwellness.com or go hang out with her on social media at www.Instagram.com/awomanofwellness - you are going to love everything she shares! Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. My new and improved website!! - www.500secondstojoy.wixsite.com/joyfulsteph - Instagram - www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Email- 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - Happy mail (newsletter with devotionals & phone wallpapers) - bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - FB group for new & seasoned podcasters (I went live all of September to teach about launching a podcast) - www.facebook.com/joyfulpodcastingcommunity - Free focus coaching call - Calendly.com/joyfulcoachsteph - Don’t forget to Subscribe and Rate & Review the show so I can keep reaching more lovely listeners just like you! Every month, I choose 1 winner for a free 30 minute focus coaching call with me, so make sure to write that written review for a chance to win that free coaching call! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

Bonus #31: Phone Boundaries You Can ACTUALLY Follow // Realistic Goals For Intentional Mamas Nov 02, 2020

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Hey mamas! Did you join us for the phone challenge last week? If you did, awesome! If you didn’t, we hope you join us next time! Today is a quick episode to share about some doable phone boundaries that you can ACTUALLY start implementing. Phone challenges are great but if you don’t have a follow-up game plan, it’s not going to stick. This is that game plan, friend, so press play! I talk about Amy from House of Eilers in this episode and here’s her info to connect with her - www.Instagram.com/houseofEilers & www.houseofeilers.com - she’s a wonderful mama! To connect with me, visit me at www.Instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast or email me at 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - I’d love to hear about your phone boundaries and brainstorm with you! I mention a prior podcast episode about my simple morning routine and here’s a link to check that out - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/500-seconds-to-joy-mom-life-encouragement/id1481909779?i=1000483737610 - hope it’s helpful! And I pray that these phone boundaries help you on your journey to spend less time on your phone and more time living and loving life! Xoxo

Bonus #29: The Why & How of Studying Your Bible // with Lana from Girl, Teach Me Oct 29, 2020

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Join yours truly and Lana from Girl, Teach Me for a bonus episode to wrap up our Philippians Bible study. We talk about the WHY & the HOW of reading your Bible. Get ready for some tangible tips to get you in your Word more, sweet friend. The more we know Jesus, the more we love Him! To connect with Lana after this, visit www.Instagram.com/girlteachme & then hang out with me (your host, Steph) over at www.Instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Lana and I can’t wait to support you in your Bible reading journey! Xoxo (PS: there’s still time to join the phone challenge if you haven’t joined yet - head over to bit.ly/week6goingsimple for the deets!)

106. Let’s Be Transformed by the Word // Philippians Bible Study Chapter 4 Oct 27, 2020

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Today is the last episode in our Philippians Bible study series. Thank you for joining us this month! Lana from Girl, Teach Me and yours truly have loved taking a weekly look at the book of Philippians with you. Today we are discussing the main themes of the book and also our takeaways from Chapter 4. We hope we have equipped you and inspired you to read your Word, girl! We pray that this series is a blessing and is like a Bible study you can do at home and at your own pace. If you didn’t join us for the month of September to write out Philippians word for word, you can still do that now! Lana and I believe that the more ways you can study the Bible, the better! Here’s to more time in the Word so we can love the Lord more and more each day and become more and more like Him. Enjoy and God bless you, friend! Oh and if you’re loving this series, take a screen shot of this episode and head over to Instagram and tag us @500secondstojoypodcast and @girlteachme so we can reach more lovely women just like you! To connect with Lana from Girl, Teach Me, visit her website at www.girlteachme.com or follow along with what she shares on the ‘gram at www.instagram.com/girlteachme - she’s an incredible Bible teacher and a sweet mama! Here are some ways to connect with me (your host, Stephanie) after this episode. My new and improved website!! - www.500secondstojoy.wixsite.com/joyfulsteph - Instagram - www.instagram.com/500secondstojoypodcast - Email- 500secondstojoy@gmail.com - Monthly happy mail (newsletter with devotionals & phone wallpapers) - bit.ly/monthlyhappymail - FB group for new & seasoned podcasters (I went live all of September to teach about launching a podcast) - www.facebook.com/joyfulpodcastingcommunity - Free focus coaching call - Calendly.com/joyfulcoachsteph - Don’t forget to Subscribe and Rate & Review the show so I can keep reaching more lovely listeners just like you! Every month, I choose 1 winner for a free 30 minute focus coaching call with me, so make sure to write that written review for a chance to win that free coaching call! I’m so grateful to have you as a listener and I pray that God blesses your day with joy and peace!

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