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Episode 87: A Surprising Way to Break Free From Self-Criticism & Comparing Yourself to Others

Do you feel like others are doing better than you? Do you struggle with an inner critic? Do you see the strengths in others, but struggle to see them in yourself? This episode will empower you. I've personally seen the harm that negative comparison can do, and I'm passionate about helping you escape its trap. […]

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Episode 87: A Surprising Way to Break Free From Criticizing Yourself & Comparing Yourself to Others

Do you feel like others are doing better than you? Do you struggle with an inner critic? Do you see the strengths in others, but struggle to see them in yourself? This episode will empower you. I've personally seen the harm that negative comparison can do, and I'm passionate about helping you escape its trap. […]

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Episode 86: Embracing Conflict—Why It’s Essential & 4 Simple Ways to Tackle It

Conflict is a part of every relationship. It’s normal to disagree from time to time— even (especially!) with the people you love the most. Yet so many of us fear conflict and do all we can to avoid it. In today’s episode, I show you how to transform conflict into an opportunity for growth. Here’s […]

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Episode 85: The Goal of a Healthy Family & 6 Roles We Take On In Dysfunction

It’s hard to lead a family. It's even harder when you didn’t experience health in your own family as a child. Today, I’m walking you through what a healthy family looks like and what happens when it gets out of balance. This is a practical, non-shaming guide to identifying what's working in your family and […]

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Episode 85: The Goal of a Healthy Family & 6 Roles We Take On When It’s Not

It’s hard to lead a family. It's even harder when you didn’t experience health in your own family as a child. Today, I’m walking you through what a healthy family looks like and what happens when it gets out of balance. This is a practical, non-shaming guide to identifying what's working in your family and […]

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Episode 84: The Truth About Happiness and 4 Proven Ways to Feel Happier

Most of us want to be happier, but we don't even know what true happiness means! We walk around feeling unmotivated, stuck, and unsure of our next steps. The truth is that the path to happiness is just a few steps away. In today's episode, I'm walking you through exactly what happiness is and exactly […]

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Episode 83: How to Turn Anger, Sadness, and Fear Into Powerful Allies

Most people feel anger, sadness, or fear at some point during the day. It's normal to feel these emotions. The question is, what will you do when they show up: Will you let them sabotage you? Or will you turn them into your allies? In today’s episode, I teach you the skills you need to […]

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Episode 82: Why We Overreact—How Big Emotions Can Help You Unburden Past Hurts

We all over-react at times. I know I do! Maybe someone is late, and you get really angry instead of a little annoyed. Or your colleague gives you constructive feedback, and you feel decimated inside. You don't know why you had such a big reaction. What if your "overreactions" are actually clues to unpack? In […]

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Episode 81: Finding God Through Your Feelings—How to Practice the Presence of God No Matter What You’re Feeling

If you’re struggling to feel connected spiritually or stuck in negative emotions, you’re in good company. Research shows that 9 out of 10 people struggle with stress during the holidays. In today’s episode, I walk you through my simple but life-changing strategy for unlocking spiritual connection and experiencing more of God’s loving presence. Here’s what […]

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Episode 80: Navigating Overwhelming Emotions—2 Essential Steps to Bring Calm to the Chaos Within

What if your emotions aren't your enemies afterall? What if they actually help? This holiday season, I'm taking you on a deep dive into my proven 5-step method for finding joy and peace by bringing harmony and wholeness to your inner world. Today, we'll walk through the first 2 steps that are crucial to developing […]

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