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The GO TO Podcast For Moms With Kids At Home! Do you want to love motherhood but find yourself in survival mode or burned out more than you'd like to admit? Do you feel tugged between enjoying every moment with your kids because it "goes so fast" and feeling mom guilt because you don't? Are you tired of wandering around the house or scrolling social media but don't know where to find the time or energy to do something that you would enjoy? There's a way to create a life that you are excited ...
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Mama, are you tired of feeling like you have nothing left to pour out, and yet still feel like you’re somehow not giving enough? Do you wish you could stop rehearsing the same patterns from your family that you swore to yourself you would never repeat? Are you sick of spending hours worrying about your kids and being constantly bombarded with all of the “what ifs” that take over your mind? Do you wish you didn’t feel like you just had to survive this season and that you could actually enjoy ...
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I think most of us can relate to the feeling of being out control. Life is crazy and motherhood just increase that craziness to the umpteenth power! When we feel out of control many of us turn to control in order to try and get through this painful feeling. This might look like it works for a time but ultimately it is only creating more pain in our…
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Cleaning my home with my children has always been my number one priority. When they were babies this looked like using cleaning supplies that would be safe while they were in a baby carrier on me. As they were toddlers, it meant they could clean with me, and I wasn't worried about what they were touching. As they get older it means having materials…
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When I had three kids, four and under, I learned about Charlotte Mason and her principle of spreading a wide feast of ideas. Practically, this looks like 20 different subjects in a Charlotte Mason classroom that get covered during the week. Before we were in the formal school years, I got into the habit of discovering where all the different sectio…
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I think most of us can relate to the feeling of being out control. Life is crazy and motherhood just increase that craziness to the umpteenth power! When we feel out of control many of us turn to control in order to try and get through this painful feeling. This might look like it works for a time but ultimately it is only creating more pain in our…
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Synthia Simenson is a mother of five (almost six) children ages 10 and under. She went through the struggles that I think we can all relate to when we first become moms—overwhelm, unsure of where to focus her time and energy, and not even sure what she wanted life to look like. I hope you are as inspired by her journey as I am, from those survival …
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Have you done those exercises where you write out your priorities or values? It is easy for me to put on paper what I care about, but where are my time and energy really going? In this season of survival mode for our family, we have really stripped away a lot of what we usually do, and it is easy for me to say that we aren't very consistent in thin…
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Are you someone that tends to avoid feelings? Maybe it feels overwhelming or maybe you don’t even know where to begin in order to process them. You are definitely not alone in this! Letting ourselves feel hard feelings can be one of the hardest things to do, but it is essential for our healing. Today we dive into 4 steps to let the feelings in and …
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When you’ve lost momentum in every area of your life, and it feels overwhelming because there is so much to do, what do you do? Often, the answer is to do a brain dump—write everything you can possibly think of on a piece of paper to clear your head. The problem is, what do you do after that? How do you actually gain the clarity you need to move fo…
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Are you someone that tends to avoid feelings? Maybe it feels overwhelming or maybe you don’t even know where to begin in order to process them. You are definitely not alone in this! Letting ourselves feel hard feelings can be one of the hardest things to do, but it is essential for our healing. Today we dive into 4 steps to let the feelings in and …
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Last week, we spent a week in Memphis, Tennessee, as a family while Andrew attended a conference. It was a great trip with lots of amazing moments and some really hard ones, too. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing the reflection process that I did after this trip so that we can take in all the data, evaluate the wins, what we loved, and what we wo…
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We all at times can fall into the trap where we take on a victim mindset and let that derail any kind of progress forward. While you might be a victim in a situation this is not who you are and taking on this mindset will only lead you away from the healing you ultimately desire. Today we dive into how to get out of this destructive mindset and ste…
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One of the ways many of us cope with pain is to avoid it. We give a myriad of reasons to justify this but regardless of your reason it lands us in the same place- we don’t deal with what is there and it continue to haunt us. Maybe we have convinced ourself that it’s not affecting us, but the truth is there’s no way around facing it fully if you wan…
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When I shared 3 Thriving Thoughts for Hard Days a few weeks ago, we were not at the end of the unexpected and hard around here. The reality is that my capacity and desire for doing things and running the household are shrinking as my energy is being diverted toward the emotional and physical realities and reactions to our circumstances. I’ve also r…
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In the midst of a season of suffering we often need to bring in some professional help to guide us in navigating that pain we are in. This process can feel daunting and be frustrating so it is easy to avoid it or give up. Today I talk through what different kinds of help exist and how to find the right person. I also give you some tips for navigati…
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If you’ve been stuck on Exploring on the 5 Step Path from Surviving to Thriving, this week’s episode is for you! Monica Packer shares how a Do Something List can be a powerful tool for exploring and discovering who you are and what you love. It’s a practical push to find fulfillment in your everyday life. It is separate from a goals or resolutions …
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We’ve had an intense few months over at our house, and it has taken its toll. But the wonderful thing is that with breakdowns come breakthroughs. Today, I’m sharing three new Thriving Thoughts (what I call the new way of thinking I like to hold onto) I’ve had that are helping me in this season. Whether these thoughts resonate with you or not, I hop…
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Are you someone that likes to look strong? That if you’re struggling you just suck it up and figure you will be fine? I get it, I so often want to hide the hard feelings I’m having and think I can just get through it on my own. The thing is, you might be able to make it, but your healing is going to be harder and take longer. God made us for commun…
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If decorating your home feels overwhelming and you don’t know where to start, this conversation with Myquillyn Smith will bring clarity and hope. We discuss house rules (and how to break them), how to fix things when they don’t look right, how to decorate on a budget, and how to figure out what your next step is when it comes to creating a home tha…
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Do your days feel marked by suffering? Maybe it’s nothing big, but it’s the little things that pile up and make you feel like you can’t keep going. Today we start a new series where I share why I believe that a level of suffering is inherent to motherhood and how this is actually beautiful and good. The key to bringing beauty from this is learning …
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Do your days feel marked by suffering? Maybe it’s nothing big, but it’s the little things that pile up and make you feel like you can’t keep going. Today we start a new series where I share why I believe that a level of suffering is inherent to motherhood and how this is actually beautiful and good. The key to bringing beauty from this is learning …
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I’ve been meal planning for years in pretty much the same way. I’ve put my process into seven steps for today’s episode. As my 6-year-old said when she sat next to me while I edited this episode, “Mom, just because it works for you doesn’t mean it will work for anyone else.” She’s 100% right. But I hope that seeing my exact process will give you so…
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If we were to record your thoughts, what would they sound like? How do you speak to yourself and what do you believe about yourself and your situation? Today I walk you through how to more deeply understand where the lies you believe are coming from and what to do in order to finally take them captive. It’s time to step into freedom, mama! Love, Br…
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I’ve started this year by reading a lot from many different genres and areas of interest. Today, I’m sharing six of the books I read in January and my takeaways from each. How To Grow Your Small Business Awaking Wonder Hidden Potential Habits of the Household The Psychology of Money The Penderwicks on Gram Street…
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It is a law of nature: Your output cannot exceed your input. In other words, you cannot give more than you are pouring in. If you are sick of trying to show up differently but continue falling short then you might be running on an empty tank. Today we dive into how to change what’s coming into your body in order to change what comes out of it. Get …
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When you are at home how does it feel? Is it full of peace and beauty or chaos and noise? The environments we cultivate have a profound affect on how we show up as wives and moms. Today we begin the conversation of how it is essential to craft an environment you can thrive in and why we cannot miss crafting this for ourselves. Love, Brittany Doors …
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I’ve had three challenging pregnancies with other kids at home. I was very intentional with the time in between pregnancies to prepare for the next one, figuring it would also be a challenge. Today, I’m covering what I did, what worked, what didn’t, and tips to help you figure out where to put your time and energy. These are the same tips I’d give …
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When you are at home how does it feel? Is it full of peace and beauty or chaos and noise? The environments we cultivate have a profound affect on how we show up as wives and moms. Today we begin the conversation of how it is essential to craft an environment you can thrive in and why we cannot miss crafting this for ourselves. Love, Brittany Doors …
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When you are at home how does it feel? Is it full of peace and beauty or chaos and noise? The environments we cultivate have a profound affect on how we show up as wives and moms. Today we begin the conversation of how it is essential to craft an environment you can thrive in and why we cannot miss being intentional in this in order to lives the li…
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Our family has been using audiobooks for years and they have become an integral part of our routines. Today, I’m sharing why we love listening to audiobooks in our home, how we listen, how to develop the skill of listening to audiobooks, and our favorite audiobooks to listen to by age. Why Audiobooks? Audiobooks have been our trusty companions for …
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Do you feel like your life just feels off? Like something is not right? One of the biggest things that could be causing that is your relationship with God, or lack thereof. Today we dive into some tough love to help you see how you can parent yourself into a healthy relationship with God that will be a game changer in every area of your life! Love,…
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Are you feeling out of control, like everything is falling apart, you don’t know which end is up, and you don’t even know how to feel ok anymore? If this sounds like you then it sounds like you need some good parenting- from yourself! We pour so much love and care into our kids and think that we don’t need this, but this only leads to more anger an…
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This is my seventh year creating a vision for my year. It is always a new experience, and I’m amazed at what comes out of this exercise. In today’s episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned in 2023 and what I’m focusing on, changing, and working toward in 2024. Here are a few areas from my 2024 vision: Investing More Into What’s Working: Road trips Fa…
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Are you getting frustrated in your relationships? Boundaries might be the problem. We all hear the term boundaries and maybe even use it, but do you really know what a healthy boundary looks like? Today we dive into the 3 different types of boundaries to help you assess where you are in your relationships. Get ready to set some boundaries! Love, Br…
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When it comes to goal setting, moms need different strategies in different seasons of motherhood. In this week’s video, I’ll be sharing what works in setting goals for the pregnancy and baby phase, when you have children under six, when you have school-aged kids and a full schedule, and when your children leave home. There are also principles that …
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Have you given up on the idea of New Years goals because they never actually work? Makes sense… most goals don’t work! Today I unpack a 5 step strategy in order to help you identify and set goals that you can actually make progress on! Get ready to have a killer 2024! Love, Brittany **NEW YEARS SALE** Come check out the sale through January 12th fo…
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Have you given up on the idea of New Years goals because they never actually work? Makes sense… most goals don’t work! Today I unpack a 5 step strategy in order to help you identify and set goals that you can actually make progress on! Get ready to have a killer 2024! Love, Brittany **NEW YEARS SALE** Come check out the sale through January 12th fo…
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At the start of this new year, I realized I needed to make some changes to how I’m using my phone. In this week’s episode, I’m outlining the problems I was having with technology and how it impacted my daily life, the parameters I’ve set for myself with my phone, and how I’ve set myself up for success. 5 Reasons to Reduce Phone Usage: Often, when t…
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to 2024! Before we can launch into the new we need to begin by looking into the past and learning from it. Today I share the 3 simple questions I use to reflect on my year as well as my personal reflections from the year. No matter what season you are in there will be challenges and wins, I hope hearing mine encourages you i…
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Mama, the new year is upon us! Are you ready!? In the midst of life as a mom I know this might feel like something you can just skip, but I want to encourage you today to slow down and spend time preparing. Today I unpack 5 ways that you can be intentional to prepare as we enter 2024. Love, Brittany The doors to the Healed Mama Academy are open! Jo…
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One of the skills in the structure pillar of the Three Pillars of Thriving is automation - making a decision once and having it happen over and over again. We can apply this principle to our weekly schedule. When we sit down and create a template of when we do things every day throughout the week, we can refer back to it with many decisions already…
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Merry Christmas, Mama! Today I share a reflection on the Christmas story of what God has been speaking to me this year. I hope that is helps prepare you to start the New Year in exactly the right direction. Love, Brittany The doors to the Healed Mama Academy are open! Apply HERE. Also, come say hi and share in our Facebook group! I would love to he…
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While many of us would rather avoid conflict all together it is an essential part of a healthy relationship. If we want to go deep with others and have authentic relationships then conflict is inevitable. Today we dive into 7 essentials for you to dive into healthy conflict with any person. Cheers to some healthy conflict this holiday season! Love,…
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In this week’s episode, I’m sharing the #1 thing moms need to do for 2024 - and I can’t think of any exceptions. In my 10.5 years of motherhood, this is the thing that has helped me in EVERY season, from hard pregnancies where days creep by to full schedules with lots going on in life and business. Every mom needs to create a vision for the year. T…
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Christmas is full of joy and presents and treats and SO much FUN! But it in all of it it can be so easy for all of us, especially our kids, to get distracted by the fun and think that is the whole point of why we are celebrating. Today we talk about how to get your kids to focus and understand the real reason for Christmas, but in ways that keep th…
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It is so easy in this season to feel more stressed, more busy, more more more. While all of us can fall into this we also know this is supposed to be a season of peace- when the savior of the world brought peace to us all. Today we dive into 6 ways to actually walk in peace this Christmas season. Praying for a peaceful Christmas for you! Love, Brit…
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I have spent a lot of time inside with young kids who have loads of energy (even though we get out as much as we can). We’ve been in tiny grad student apartments and smaller houses without clear places to physically move their bodies for all 10.5 years of motherhood. As we get into winter, I start to feel a sense of panic about what we will do for …
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Most of us realize how important it is to dedicate time and energy to our marriages yet it’s hard to make it happen because we are exhausted. We feel spent and like we have nothing left to give to anyone. Today we dive into how to make that happen even when it feels impossible. You have the capacity to make your marriage thrive even in this season!…
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Marriage is hard! Then you add in kids and it’s a whole other level of hard. While it is challenging, a healthy marriage is still possible but it takes enormous intentionality. Today we dive into 11 essentials that you need to have in order to sustain a healthy marriage through this season. Love, Brittany The doors to the Healed Mama Academy are op…
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If you had told me ten years ago that I could be a full-time stay-at-home mom, living 30 hours away from our family, homeschooling my four children, and running a business in small pockets of time, I wouldn’t have believed you. In those early years, the days ran together in one big blur, our cinder block student housing had stuff strewn around the …
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Do you wish your husband would help more with the kids or the house? I think most of us would jump up and say yes! My next question is well, have you asked him? Maybe you have and it didn’t go well. And many some of you just wish he would understand on his own! Today I want to help prepare you to have these essential conversations in a way that wil…
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