Today we say goodbye. Thank you for 4 amazing years of The Joy Filled Podcast. It?s been the unexpected adventure of a lifetime and I?m forever grateful. 

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In case you missed it, last week I shared a big announcement - The Joy Filled Podcast will be coming to an end. Today I wanted to share a little more in depth about how I came to this decision and some of the ways I heard from the Lord through this decision making process to hopefully give you more clarity and encourage you if you?re also in the middle of making a big life decision. 

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Today we?re celebrating 4 years of The Joy Filled Podcast! I have some things on my heart I want to share with you about what I've learned over the last four years and I have an announcement to share with you, so stick around to the end so you don?t miss that! 

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With the rise of the ?homemaker revolution? on social media and the homemaking aesthetic of pretty dresses, beautiful kitchens, and freshly baked sourdough comes *lots* of different feelings - am I right? While it?s a beautiful thing to be inspired by so many amazing women who do a wonderful job of sharing their homemaking, it can also leave you wondering, am I doing this right? Am I really a homemaker if my reality doesn?t look like that. 

Here?s the thing - I love the homemaker aesthetic. I think wearing dresses makes me more productive. I have tried and failed TWICE now to learn the art of sourdough (I?ll get it eventually!). I love that homemaking is making a comeback! But the truth is: the heart of homemaking is so much more than all of those things. 

As I?ve fought comparison in my own homemaking journey, God has been so faithful to renew my mind and remind me of the true heart of homemaking. So in this episode, I?m sharing with you 4 simple truths about homemaking that God has been reminding me of in this season that I hope will encourage you in your own homemaking ? whatever that may look like. 

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Let?s chat morning routines! My morning routine is constantly evolving depending on the season of life we?re in, the ages and stages of my kids, and what I need most but today I?m giving you a look at what my mornings have looked like lately and how I take a ?plan with grace? approach to my routines. From what I do to set myself up to success to the homeschool schedule that?s working best for us right now, I?m sharing all things mornings with you in this episode.

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It?s time for another Couch Chats entry! Tune in as I share what our life looks like these days, what?s new, all that?s changed this year, and what God has been teaching me lately. 

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One of the things that freed me up the most in my motherhood journey was realizing that I don't always have to LIKE every single part of being a mom. I don?t have to like the 3 am wake up calls and poop accidents and toddler attitudes in order to do this job joyfully. If nobody?s ever told you that, let me be the first to fill you in on this secret - loving motherhood and doing it joyfully doesn?t mean you have to like every single part of it! Let?s just be real, nobody likes every single part of it. Today we?re answering the question, ?how do i remain joyful even in the parts of motherhood i probably wont ever look back on and miss?? So let's dive in! 

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How can we see God even in the messy mundane moments of motherhood? The answer might be more simple than you think. See, it?s easy to feel far from God in this season of life ? you?re busy, you?re tired, you hardly have a moment to yourself these days. But God?s Word promises us that if we seek Him, we will find Him. The more we look for Him, the more we?ll begin to see evidence of His goodness all over our lives. Yes, even in the chaos and the mess. 

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I?m so excited to introduce you to Courtney Joseph Fallick! Courtney is a mom, writer, founder of Women Living Well and author of her newest book, Still Standing. In her book, Courtney walks us through the darkest season of her life and how she was able to walk with God through it. 

She wrote this book for anyone who is walking through a dark season trying to find peace when there is none or joy when life is not enjoyable. It?s for anyone walking through unexpected grief or heartache, to give you tools and encouragement to press into Jesus in the midst of it all. There?s something for everyone in this conversation today, because none of us are exempt from grief and heartache. I pray this blesses you and you enjoy hearing from Courtney Joseph Fallick. 

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It?s back to school season! Today I wanted to take some time to talk about back to school and all that this season brings. In my own life, I?ve noticed that this time of year can easily become a time where comparison takes root if I?m not careful, and I?m guessing I'm not the only one. So today I want to give you some encouragement, some scripture to pray over yourself, and some practical things you can do if you find yourself falling into comparison this time of year. 

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Today we?re joined by author and founder of The Peaceful Press, Jennifer Pepito. Jennifer has a passion for equipping families to homeschool in a way that is developmentally appropriate, spiritually nourishing, and based on proven methods of education. She doesn?t want you just to homeschool. She wants to help you enjoy the homeschooling journey and learn with your children in ways that build connected families. 

Jennifer shares with us about her newest book, Habits for a Sacred Home, which teaches us how to create rhythms in our home that emulate historic Christian practices and ultimately restore our modern families. 

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Have you been dreaming of starting a business, podcast, or creative pursuit of some kind? You?re in luck, because today we?re joined by the gal behind all things marketing at Glamour Farms, Haley Klockenga! Haley shares her story of how she took a chance and brought the idea of a podcast to her bosses and what eventually led to her being the host of the popular podcast for Christian women, Glamour Farms The Podcast. 

Haley?s story is one of taking chances, shooting your shot, and not letting great be the enemy of good. She inspires us to do it scared, do it before you?re ready, and she reminds us that if God calls us to it, He?ll equip us for it! 

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Today is such a special day because it?s my oldest?s 6th birthday which also means I?ve been a mom for SIX whole years! On one hand I?m not sure how it?s already been six years and on the other hand I?m not sure how it?s only been six years! Such is life, right? 

In honor of my ?mom birthday?, I thought it?d be fun to share six of my favorite lessons I?ve learned in motherhood over the last six years. 

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Let?s chat!! It?s been a minute since we?ve had a couch chat and we are long overdue so get cozy while I update you on all the things that have been going on in my life lately. If you came to my house and sat on my couch and asked me ?how?s life??, this is how I?d answer! 

TW: I do talk about miscarriage in this episode - no details, just my experience navigating grief and what I?m doing to find joy and hope amidst the heartache. As always, my goal is to encourage you and I know so many of you who have walked this road which is why I?m choosing to share openly about it, but if it?s not for you I completely understand. 

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I am so excited for you to hear from my friend Diane Boden from The Minimalist Moms Podcast today! Diane and I share about how living more minimally has impacted our motherhood, we talk about what it looks like to be intentional about all our purchases, what to do when your kids have accumulated too much stuff, and we even dive into holidays & birthdays. 

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If you?re tired today, this one?s for you. I got to sit down with the incredible Jess Connolly and have an honest and real conversation surrounding her new book, Tired of Being Tired. 

Jess and I talk about why we, as women especially, wear tired as a badge of honor, how we got so tired in the first place, how to identify what kind of tired you are, and most importantly - the good news that we don?t actually have to live tired. Jesus came to give us a better way and soul deep rest is ours to enjoy in the name of Jesus. If you?re feeling a little soul-tired today, I hope this helps.  

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Gals who love control - this one?s for you. Tara Sun, author of Surrender Your Story and host of Truth Talks with Tara is joining us today to talk all things surrender and control. From surrendering dreams and timelines, to motherhood, to how to let go and trust God, to the beauty and power of surrender - we pretty much cover it all and I can?t wait for you to listen in today. 

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Today we have the absolute honor of getting to hear from Courtney Doctor, Director of the Gospel Coalition and Author of From Garden to Glory - How Understanding God?s Story Changes Yours. In this episode, we discuss how looking at the Bible as a true narrative changes our faith and allows us a deeper understanding of God?s Word and the part we play in His story here and now. Courtney shares so much Bibilica wisdom and also some really great practical resources for reading and studying the Bible and I know you?re going to absolutely love hearing from her today. 

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Ohh, social media? We hate to love it and we love to hate it, BUT I believe that God can redeem it for His glory when we partner with Him to set boundaries and create a healthy relationship with it. So today, I?m sharing with you how you can walk in freedom from the comparison cycle that is so easy to fall into on social media, stop doom scrolling, and have practical tools in your back pocket for anytime comparison tries to sneak into your mind.  

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Tara Dew is joining us today to talk about living a joy filled life that is rooted in Christ. In Tara?s new book, Overflowing Joy, she walks us through Jesus? teaching of the vine and the branches in John 15. Tara teaches us what that means and what it looks like to practically abide in Him so that our joy can be complete. We talk about gratitude and how that unlocks so much joy and cantonment in this life, living rooted in joy even in the early years of motherhood, and the great calling of raising kids that are rooted in Christ. Tara truly lives out this message of living with Overflowing Joy and I know you?re going to be so blessed by her today. 

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Today we?re talking all things solo parenting! If you have a husband that travels for work or works long shifts, this one?s for you. Solo parenting weeks are HARD. Handling the load of home & kids & dinners & activities & all the things full time when you?re used to sharing it with your husband is HARD. Doing bedtime with crying kids who miss their daddy is HARD. But, good news friend, even here.. There is joy to be found and I?m gonna give you my best tips for making those times when you have to go solo a little more fun. 

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Today we?re talking about whole body health with the lovely Heather Brown. Heather shares her story of postpartum depression and how that was the catalyst to her realizing the importance of not just physical health, but whole body health in our minds, bodies, and spirits. We talk about some of our favorite health deep dives and she also shares some great advice on how to start small and ditch the all or nothing mentality when it comes to your health goals. 

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Erica Campbell joins us today for a discussion on embracing the seasons of motherhood. Erica is a business owner and mom of 3 who is no stranger to the ups and downs of seasons in life and she gives so much encouragement and wisdom on how to lean into the season you?re in, listen to the prompting to slow down, and celebrate the joy in today - whether big or small. I walked away from this conversation feeling so refreshed and encouraged as if I was leaving a coffee date with a dear friend, and I know that?s how you?ll feel after listening too. 

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Have you ever met those people that just feel like sunshine? Allyson is one of them! She radiates the light of Jesus and today she?s reminding us that we can (and should) too. The world needs your unique light and your story is what God will use to shine His light in the world. Allyson?s new book, Arise and Shine, is amazing for all women in any season with such timely reminders and encouragement about how to be a light that ignites hope in a dark world. 

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Let?s call this one another entry in the ?Couch Chats? series - where we pull back the curtain and talk about life, as if you were sitting on my couch having coffee with me. 

If we?re honest, the first few months of the year have been hard for us, and maybe you can relate. Which is why today I want to share some encouragement around ?getting your hopes up? even if that might feel impossible right now. BEcause here?s what I know to be true: God is in the business of working everything together for His glory and our good, and if it?s not good, He?s not done. 

Thanks for always letting me share my heart with you. Grab your favorite drink and let?s chat. 

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Join us today for an uplifting chat with Sarah Bragg as we discuss her brand new book, ?Is Everyone Happier Than Me?? and explore the art of embracing our current season and discovering joy in the everyday. From prioritizing creativity in motherhood to navigating the impact of social media on our perceptions, Sarah offers practical insights to cultivate a positive mindset and find contentment right where we are. 

Get ready to be inspired and encouraged as we uncover actionable takeaways for embracing happiness in the present moment. You won't want to miss out on this empowering conversation! 

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Max Lucado joins us today to discuss his latest children?s book, "Just In Case You Ever Feel Alone." Delving into the pressing issue of loneliness, we explore the factors contributing to this pervasive feeling in today's generation. From our jam-packed schedules to societal shifts, we uncover how these elements impact not only ourselves but also our children. Max shares invaluable insights on navigating conversations about loneliness with our kids and offers practical tools for addressing this challenge head-on. Tune in as we glean wisdom from Max Lucado for parents navigating the early years. 

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What you look for, you will find. If you look for the good, you?ll find the good. I?ve seen this to be true time and time again - what we focus on matters. So today, I?m sharing with you one of my favorite ways to put this into practice in my day to day life. I call it, ?going on a joy hunt?, and we?re going to talk about how to hunt for the joy in our everyday lives. Because where we find joy, we find God?s hand at work. 

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Kellie Bullard joins us today for a conversation on her story of finding hope again after experiencing unimaginable heartbreak with the unexpected loss of her husband. Kellie shares about how she found hope again, the reality of living with grief, and so much more wisdom that I know will be helpful for you whether you?re grieving yourself, or someone you know is. So lean in and enjoy this episode with Kellie Bullard.

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In honor of February and the month of love, we?re going to talk about how to love yourself through the hardest parts of motherhood. The parts where you feel like you dont know yourself anymore, the parts where you don?t recognize yourself, the parts where you feel like you can?t do this - we?re talking about all of it today, and my prayer is that you walk away with a few more tools to help you love and take care of yourself in this season of life.

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Lyndsey Mimnagh is joining us today to talk about all things homeschool! We talk about her story of how she dipped her toes in homeschooling and eventually started her homeschool resource and curriculum company, Treehouse Schoolhouse, homeschooling kids of different ages at the same time, and Lyndsey also answers some of the biggest questions and fears parents often face when deciding whether or not to homeschool.

If you?re on the fence about homeschool, get ready to be encouraged and inspired by everything Lyndsey has to share with us today.

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Have you ever had a dream but had no idea where to start? Today?s guest, Polly Payne, knows a thing or two about how that feels! Polly launched her first Dream Planner with little experience ever creating paper products, but a whole lot of hope and faith in the purpose God had placed in her heart ? to create beautiful planners that help Christian women fulfill their own dreams.

Polly is the founder of Horacio Printing and host of the Dream Printing Podcast. She coaches thousands of women on how to create, print, and launch beautiful paper products.

Today, Polly shares with us her story of moving to New York City and launching her first Dream Planner, how she scaled her business, and when she knew it was time to leave her 9-5 job. We also talk about approaching planning and dreaming for a new year from a faith-based perspective, setting goals that actually stick, and why even stay at home moms can benefit from a tool like the Dream Planner.

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In our weakness, He is strong. A simple truth so easily forgotten, which is why I am honored to be bringing Emily Jensen on today to discuss weakness and what to do when we feel weak. While no one ever wants to feel weak, the reality is we all face these feelings at some point, so it?s important to know what to do when we come face to face with our weakness and, more importantly, what God says about it.

Emily Jensen is the cohost of Risen Motherhood podcast, co-author of the book Risen Motherhood, and most recently, author of He Is Strong - Devotions For When You Feel Weak.

Emily shares hope, encouragement, and personal stories on weakness and I pray you leave feeling uplifted and reminded that your weakness doesn?t count you out, but gives you an opportunity to lean into the strength you have in Christ.

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Making friends as a mom isn?t easy. You?re busy, you?re tired, and if you?re anything like me there?s a high chance you?re knee deep in the throes of the toddler years and you?ve just about forgotten how to talk to grownups altogether.

But the truth is, even though it?s hard, making an effort to build good friendships is always worth it because we were created to be in community with one another. If you?ve been praying for friends, keep praying, and also don?t be afraid to be the one to reach out!

In this episode, we talk about the struggle of loneliness as a mom and I also give you 10 easy conversation starters for your next mom group, coffee meetup, or playdate.

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What if you took a different approach to your health this year? What if you chose grace instead of guilt? Today Robin Long, founder of Lindywell and author of Well To The Core, joins us for a conversation on how to do just that.

As a Pilates instructor, author, business owner, and mom of 4, Robin is no stranger to the rollercoasters of toxic diet culture, the pendulum swing of health trends, and how difficult it can be to prioritize taking care of yourself as moms.

In this episode, we talk about how to listen to your body and honor what it needs, the importance of finding moments throughout your day to take care of yourself, and how we can implement small changes today that make a lasting impact.

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When it comes to our kids, discipleship often feels like this big, intimidating thing that we know we need to do but we?re not quite sure how to do. Right?

Here?s the good news, friend: discipleship is actually quite simple, and it?s not something we need to stress about or feel pressure about.

It?s less about the big, planned moments and more about you as a parent making the conscious decision to center your life around Christ. When you make Christ the center of your home, discipleship is inevitable. As the apostle Paul said, follow me as I follow Christ.

So today we?re going to discuss what discipleship is, why we should care about it, and we?ll talk about two different types of discipleship and how to be sure they are both happening in your children?s lives. So lean in and let?s get into another episode of The Joy Filled Podcast.

?These words that I am giving you today are to be in your heart. Repeat them to your children. Talk about them when you sit in your house and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Bind them as a sign on your hand and let them be a symbol on your forehead. Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your city gates.??Deuteronomy 6:6-9 CSB

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Biblical boundaries, burnout, and loving people well - yep, we?re going there today with Courtney Burg. Courtney is the author of her brand new book Loyal To A Fault and founder of Discover Your Worth, an online membership designed to support women with practical tools to break free from codependency while establishing a healthy boundary practice. She?s a mom of 4 in the thick of motherhood just like you and I, and she?s here to talk with us about how setting boundaries is how we love people well and reflect the way God loves us.

This conversation is full of so much truth and Courtney approaches this hard topic with love, grace and wisdom and I know you?re going to walk away better because of her, so I hope you enjoy this episode of The Joy Filled Podcast.

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This time of year, there is often a lot of pressure and weight on us mamas to do and be everything for everyone. We?ve got presents to buy, decorations to be hung, parties to host, treats to bake, and the list goes on. If we?re not careful, we?ll get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of the most wonderful time of the year that we?ll forget to ever stop and wonder at the magnificence of the reason why we celebrate in the first place - that little baby that was laid in a manger all those years ago.

So today I?m sharing with you the one thing that has helped me the most when it comes to keeping the peace and joy in this time of year. Grab your favorite warm and cozy drink and let?s dive into this episode of The Joy Filled Podcast.

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Overwhelm is something we all face, but it?s not something we need to try to avoid or outrun. You will experience overwhelm in life, that?s a guarantee, but overwhelm is a feeling to acknowledge, not a place to camp out and take on as an identity. So instead of trying to figure out how to avoid it, in this episode we?re going to talk about how to move through it, lean into it and give it the attention it deserves, and continue on forward because just like every other feeling we experience, overwhelm is simply a messenger alerting us that some things aren?t quite right.

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We?re all trying our best to handle it all, whatever ?it? is for you. Motherhood, family, work life. Balancing home and kids and social activities and all the things. It can feel sort of impossible to handle it all, right? Friend, I?ve got good news - you and I were never created to handle it all on our own. We were created to be in community with the Lord, walking with him, working with him, and inviting him into every portion of our lives as we cast our cares on Him.

One of the best ways to truly ?cast our cares? is through prayer. So often I hear of women who are afraid to pray or simply don?t know how to pray, so today we are talking all things prayer in hopes that you leave with a clear understanding of what prayer is and how we can apply it to our lives. We?ll talk through things like the basics of prayer, the different kinds of prayer, when and how to pray, and writing out your prayers.

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Friendship is TOUGH! There, I said it. Today on the podcast, Elizabeth Laing Thompson is joining us to talk through all the questions we?ve all been asking about friendship - how to make new friends, how to nurture lifelong friendships, and what to do when friendships fall apart.

In Elizabeth?s brand new book When a Friendship Falls Apart, she comes alongside readers as they process their struggling friendships?the faltering, the fractured, and the failed. Blending personal story, biblical examples, and faith-filled wisdom, each page explores questions like the following:

If you find yourself in the midst of a friendship that?s falling apart, or you?re grappling with past hurts and regrets, I hope you enjoy this podcast episode and I encourage you to grab a copy of Elizabeth?s new book, When a Friendship Falls Apart.

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Joy Filled turns THREE today!! Listen in for a fun, unscripted episode as we talk about where we've been, where we're going, and all God has done over the last three years.

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Three years ago this month I launched The Joy Filled Podcast after spending just a few short months researching and learning about how in the world I'd actually launch a podcast. In that research, I stumbled upon a podcast by my now mentor and friend, Stefanie Gass, who taught me so much of what I know about podcasting today.

Stefanie Gass is a Christian business and podcast coach, boundary boss, boy mom, and multi-six-figure CEO. She helps women grow their online businesses and make money online, using podcasting. She is the host of a top 25 globally ranked business podcast, Online Business for Christian Women. She believes it's possible to partner with God to create income and impact without sacrificing your family, faith, or buying into social media hustle.

Stefanie truly has a gift in helping women get clear on their callings and launch successful podcasts, and myself and this podcast is a reflection of that gift. If you?ve ever wondered or asked me about podcasting and how I got started, I?ve probably sent you in Stef?s direction. It is truly full circle to have her here on Joy Filled today and I am so honored to get to introduce you to her. I hope you enjoy this episode of The Joy Filled Podcast with my very own mentor, Stefanie Gass.

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I?m sure you?ve been there. You want to show up and be who you?re made to be, step into your purpose, do the things you?re called to do (or even just the things you?re *supposed* to do), but you just can?t find it in you to actually *do* the things. I know I can?t be the only one who has gone through seasons where it?s hard to find motivation to even get a meal on the table, let alone all the other stuff. Wondering, how do I do it? How do I show up for all the things that need to be done, all the people that need me, all the tasks I?m supposed to do, even when I don?t feel like it? And with a culture SO focused on following our feelings, it?s no surprise we?re all asking the same question.

So how do we show up even when we don?t feel like it? Today, we?re answering that question because trust me, I am no stranger to this struggle and, lucky for you, I?ve learned a thing or two along the way.

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One of the things that has been absolutely pivotal for me in motherhood is understanding and prioritizing nutrition and the role proper nutrition plays in my hormones, energy, mood, mental clarity, and so many other things. For a long time I was the mom surviving on 3-4 cups of coffee and maybe one real meal a day, and I was also exhausted, overwhelmed, and worn out most days. I thought that was normal. I thought that's just how it was for moms. But over the past year or so I've learned a lot about nutrition and one of the most encouraging things for me was realizing how simple it actually is to nourish my body and give it what it needs to thrive. I know this isn?t a health podcast, but I believe that health and leading a joy filled life go hand in hand, which is why I invited my friend Kirsti Troyer.

Kirsti Troyer is a registered dietitian of 8 years who started studying the connection between nutrition and hormones due to her own period problems. She now helps women support their hormones naturally with food. Specifically focusing on improving energy, metabolism and eating in sync with your menstrual cycle. She has a goal of simplifying nutrition and decreasing the overwhelm so you can nourish your body well. Kirsti lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her husband & daughter. You can easily find her on Instagram @nutrition.withkirsti.

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With the rise of the homemaker "aesthetic" of pretty dresses, beautiful kitchens, and freshly baked sourdough on social media comes *lots* of different feelings - am I right? While it?s a beautiful thing to be inspired by so many amazing women who do a wonderful job of sharing their homemaking, it can also leave you wondering, am I doing this right? Am I really a homemaker if my reality doesn?t look like that.

Here?s the thing - I love the homemaker aesthetic. I think wearing dresses makes me more productive. I have tried and failed TWICE now to learn the art of sourdough (I?ll get it eventually!). I love that homemaking is making a comeback! But the truth is: the heart of homemaking is so much more than all of those things.

As I?ve fought comparison in my own homemaking journey, God has been so faithful to renew my mind and remind me of the true heart of homemaking. So in this episode, I?m sharing with you 4 simple truths about homemaking that God has been reminding me of in this season that I hope will encourage you in your own homemaking ? whatever that may look like.

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Is burnout normal? Does it come with the territory of motherhood? Is this just the way it is? These are all questions I?ve wondered and I?m sure you have too. And while a busy and full life is a part of the deal ? burnout doesn?t have to be. It IS possible to live our full lives, manage our homes, kids, and schedules, and take care of all the to-dos without burning out. The answer to avoiding burnout is simpler than you might think and no, it?s not a 5 step self care routine followed by an hour in prayer.

The answer, is simply a question ? what is my source?

Listen in to find out more about how we can avoid burnout, once and for all.

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If you?ve been searching for a way to start making real money from home so that you can have the freedom to be home with your kids but you have no idea where to start, this episode is for you. Today?s guest is an absolute powerhouse of knowledge in helping moms bring in income from home by using the gifts and abilities they already have, and without building a ?personal brand?.

Micala Quinn has helped over 2,000 moms start, grow, and scale their own freelance business, which in turn gives them an opportunity to earn an income while also never missing a soccer practice or doctor?s appointment. She created an online course and community that gives corporate moms, stay-at-home-moms and everyone in between the step-by-step guide to financial freedom (without having to sell an MLM product to friends and family!).

I know the struggle of feeling the pull to be home and not miss your kids? childhood while simultaneously not being able to financially swing being a one income family. But what if there was a way to do both? Micala does a fantastic job of answering this question and holding your hand through every step of the process.

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I had the privilege to sit down with Olivia Walsh, a homeschooling and work from home mama who works for Classical Conversations, a homeschool company. Olivia was homeschooled herself, and now she homeschools her young children while maintaining her full time job. I know so many of us are in the season of trying to find a way to balance all the things, so you?re going to love getting to hear from Olivia today. We talk about homeschooling littles and where to start, how to choose a curriculum, balancing work and home, and so much more. If you?re a homeschool mama or you?ve been curious about homeschool, lean in and enjoy today?s episode of the Joy Filled Podcast!

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